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Education is the key to inner enlightenment. It is a life-long journey and is an enjoyable ride with no destination. An educated mind has no boundaries or limits. It is in a constant search for knowledge and new insights and is always on the lookout for novel learning experiences. The purpose of this post is to take you on a journey to the world of education. I want you to explore it with me through the eyes of some of the most influential minds in history. How? Through their wise sayings and quotes. Related: Inspirational quotes for teachers I have curated 50 education quotes from various figures– from Socrates to Carl Sagan – that will inspire you to keep learning and growing. Whether you are looking for a boost of motivation or just need some inspiration, these education quotes are sure to spark your curiosity and help ignite your passion for knowledge! 1. “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” —Albert Einstein 2. “Education is the...

For the last few years, critical race theory has become a common term in US media. Technical as the concept might be, many people use it without understanding what it really means which often results in a dangerous semantic confusion and a conceptual misinformation that can sometimes (depending on one's agenda) amount to disinformation. I have already discussed the meaning of critical race theory in a previous post here in Educational Technology and Mobile learning and have argued for its importance in raising students awareness to the different types of injustices created by the intersection of race and power. Critical race theory is an explanatory model that shows how race intersects with various areas including sexual orientation, disability, gender, and class to create various forms of inequities and injustices. Popularization of Critical Race Theory The concept of critical race theory has been popularized by a number of anti-racist best sellers including How to Be a...

Motivation is key to success. Of course, motivation alone is not enough and it can only take you so far. Motivation needs hard work and persistence to breed success. As Oliver Goldsmith beautifully stated, "success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall".  Along similar lines, Vince Lombardi highlights the importance of hard work in achieving success; stating that “the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” However, there are times when we feel demotivated or unsure about how to move forward towards success. In such situations, turning to motivational quotes can offer a powerful boost of inspiration and encouragement. In this post, I compiled for you some of the popular motivation and success quotes to fall back on when you feel down. These motivation and success quotes come from various sources including famous figures from history, literature, science, and modern-thought leaders. Use their nuggets of wisdom for inspiration and for cul...

Gimkit is a game-show application designed for use with learners in and out of class. Teachers can set up classes, invite students to join, and start creating and sharing game quizzes known as kits.  Teachers can either choose to host a live game/kit in which case students join the play in real-time or assign kits as homework activities.  Gimkit games support both individual and team mode and boost engagement by providing students with incentives in the form of virtual money they earn for correct answers. Students can use the earned currency to buy power-ups and in-game items.  As students complete the kits, Gimkit automatically grades their submissions and provides teachers with detailed reports on the performance of both the whole class and individual students. How to use Gimkit in class? Gimkit, as is the case with other gamified learning platforms such as Kahoot and Quizizz, can be used in various instructional activities and for various educational purposes. For instance, y...

According to Merriam-Webster, a doodle is "an aimless or casual scribble, design, or sketch". In the Cambridge dictionary, to doodle is defined as "to draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored".  So yes, doodling is meant to be a stress-free activity in which your imagination runs wide and helps you unleash your inner artist. Doodling is easy and anyone can learn it with consistent practice. In this post, I share with you some doodling suggestions and ideas to get you started. These are all simple and easy to draw doodles that are perfect for beginners or anyone looking for inspiration or for things to draw when feeling bored. Whether you want to create beautiful patterns, cute characters, or abstract designs, these easy doodles will help you get started on your drawing journey. Check them out and share with us your feedback. 1. Stars Stars are a classic doodle and something you can learn very quickly. To draw them, ...

Below is a collection of some of the best web tools that you can use to add questions to videos and create engaging video quizzes.  Besides creating interactive video content, you can also track students learning progress and access stats on how students are interacting with your video quizzes. Go through each one of these tools and see which one works best for you.  [Related: Best AI text to video generators] 1-Google Forms Google Forms is a simple yet powerful tool that enables you to add various types of questions to your videos and create video quizzes. The way it works is simple: Open the editor and start creating your quiz.  Add question types and click on  'add video' button in the floating bar on the right hand side then paste the URL of your YouTube video or type in a query to search for a video. Watch this step by step video tutorial to learn more about how to make a video quiz using Google Forms. 2- Camtasia Camtasia is another good tool to use to add q...

In today’s increasingly globalised world, having access to accurate and reliable translation tools is essential for businesses and individuals alike. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), there has been an explosion in the number of AI-powered translation services available. These services provide instant translations with a high degree of accuracy and fluency that traditional methods simply can't match. In this post, I cover some of the best AI translation tools on the market today. I invite you to check them out and share with us if you have other suggestions to add to the list. For mobile applications, check out best translation apps for iPhone and Android. What is AI Translation AI translation is a technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to translate text from one language into another. It is done using specialized machine learning algorithms to process the source text and generate a translated version in the desired target language, usually with hig...