Body language and facial expression are paramount when it comes to communication. You can have stories that fire the mind, or formulae that explain how the world works, but without strong communication these ideas can simply become lines in a notebook never to be thought of again.
In the education sector we are trained to be effective communicators. However, as technology permeates into more of our everyday lives, how this impact is achieved has changed. Educators are needing to adapt to a new kind of pupil – a hyper-connected learner who moves between gadgets and utilises multimedia tools.
The last few years have seen a rapid rise in digital tools, games and apps, seeking to appeal to modern learners. However, the important focus for teachers is student interaction and how these digital tools are going to encourage natural communications at the point-of-learning – be that via the cloud or on a mobile or tablet device.
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