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Dec 13 2023

Welcome to day thirteen of #24DaysOfAI of the #Appvent calendar where today we explore ExamSolutions. Check it out!

By Mark Anderson AI, Appvent, EdTech, Exams No Comments

Welcome to day thirteen of the 2023 Appvent calendar where today we will focus on a tool that supports learning for students studying STEM subjects! As you’ll have read on the previous day’s posts, with the furore around the usefulness of AI within EdTech, we decided this year to…

Feb 28 2019

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Support Retrieval Practice simply using this free quizzing tool

By Mark Anderson AFL, Cognitive Science, Education, Exams, ICT, Learning, Pedagogy first, Resources, T & L No Comments

If you haven’t read about using retrieval and spaced practice in recent years, that’s fine. Retrieval Practice is linked to the idea that by regularly revisiting learning content, you will help flatten out your ‘forgetting curve’ a la Ebbinghaus’ Forgetting Curve. Along with Spaced Practice, these key pieces of information…

May 15 2018

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Research-informed ways of using #edtech to help learners revise effectively

By Mark Anderson Cognitive Science, Exams, Revision No Comments

I've long shared that effective use of technology to support learning doesn't mean using flashy tools. Using fantastic tools that can create amazing things can lead to lots of engagement, but as we all know, this is a poor proxy for learning. It is far better to use a simple…

May 07 2018

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Scanning pens for exams and in the classroom

By Mark Anderson Exams, SEN No Comments

As we approach the exam season, SEN/ALN coordinators across the land are going to be getting things in place ready to support those learners with additional needs for the upcoming exams. One thing they often have to sort out are Teaching TLAs to help those learners who struggle with their…