EdTech Trends for Distance Learning in 2017

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Lisa in Lisbon at the Web Summit 2016

I am a serial Web Summit (WS) attendee.  I first visited the WS in November 2014 in Dublin where I recorded a piece to camera about EdTech trends for 2015 – back then it was all about gamification and making learning a fun, enjoyable & most importantly – a user friendly experience for the student.

A lot has changed in 2 short years – education through distance learning (be it delivered online or by correspondence) is booming.  The core attraction for many learners is the flexibility that it brings – you can literally study at any time, any place and any where.  The 3 EdTech trends for 2017 bring this premise even further – beyond reality! Continue reading “EdTech Trends for Distance Learning in 2017”