News stories from OEB Learning Technologies Europe in 2013

Keeping your feet in a digitally mobile world

OEB Learning Technologies Europe | 06 Dec 2013

The hyper-connected individual has vast power beneath his fingertips. Logging onto the internet may have become a banality of the modern age, but our engagement with it promises vast benefits - and hitherto unheard-of dangers. This was one of the focal points of the Opening Plenary at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2013.

European Commission President Barroso in 'call for action' on innovation

OEB Learning Technologies Europe | 05 Dec 2013

The President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, today (Thursday) announced a "call for action" for EU countries to promote innovation. He also confirmed that the European Commission will provide more support for open resources in education.

Classroom disruptors: what can we learn from education's tech debate?

OEB Learning Technologies Europe | 01 Dec 2013

Investors pumped $1.1 billion into the ed-tech market last year; roughly double the amount invested in 2007. New education technology is creating opportunities for engaging the ever-connected student who increasingly lives online. From e-textbooks to game-based learning, these teaching methods are giving pupils extra incentives to immerse themselves in their studies.

EU Citizens value intellectual property, but justify infringements in certain cases

OEB Learning Technologies Europe | 28 Nov 2013

96% of Europeans believe that Intellectual Property (IP) is important because it supports innovation and creativity by rewarding inventors, creators and artists for their work.

Big Data Knows Why You’re Failing Biology

OEB Learning Technologies Europe | 28 Nov 2013

Taking their cues from sites like Amazon and Google, universities are now utilising big data to provide students with recommended courses and majors. But after recent revelations involving government snooping, how can we trust educational institutions and service providers to use large amounts of data ethically?

Online Educa Berlin 2013 Call for Proposals now open

OEB Learning Technologies Europe | 28 Feb 2013

International experts are warning that an avalanche is heading towards traditional education. According to Sir Michael Barber, chief education strategist of ICT specialists Pearson, "an education revolution is coming" which offers "opportunities to transform outcomes for learners everywhere".