Platform for Supporting Student Learning at Unicorn College

AUTHOR(S):

Marek Beranek, Pavel Bory, Vaclav Vacek

TITLE

Platform for Supporting Student Learning at Unicorn College

ABSTRACT

Comprehensive information systems that manage student administration and support everyday student activities have been implemented in most universities today. This allows students to access study materials online from any location with an Internet connection. However, there is increasing evidence that the availability of study materials online does not necessarily lead to improved learning outcomes. In this paper we describe our efforts at the Unicorn College in Prague, Czech Republic to support student learning using modern techniques that include Interactive Textbooks, Podcasts, and Nearpod software applications.

KEYWORDS

Educational Systems, Cloud Computing, Interactive Textbook, Podcast, Nearpod, Student
Engagement.

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Cite this paper

Marek Beranek, Pavel Bory, Vaclav Vacek. (2016) Platform for Supporting Student Learning at Unicorn College. International Journal of Education and Learning Systems, 1, 61-67