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Interview with Suzie Boss: All About PBL

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Andrea Leyden

At GoConqr (formerly ExamTime), we believe that learning is not just about passing exams. For us, learning is about acquiring knowledge and life-skills that can be applied to solving real problems. This idea is why we love PBL (Project-Based Learning) and the reason why today, we have invited … Read More

Best Education Blogs to Watch in 2015

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Andrea Leyden

There are countless education blogs worldwide focusing on elearning concepts, ed tech tools and digital learning practices. Within this thriving community, there is a core group of innovators who are driving the education trends teachers are trying in their classrooms today. We highlight some of the top education bloggers who… Read More

Back to School Ideas: Questions to Ask at the Start of the School Year

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

A student’s return back to school is often a whirlwind of notebooks, uniforms, new tech devices and other academic utensils that have been wrangled from parent’s pockets. The universal sigh from students contemplating the school year ahead is echoed in many countries at this time. In contrast to this reaction,… Read More

Technology in Education: Teacher Guide 2014/2015

Posted on September 3, 2014 by

One of your teaching goals this year may be to discover new ways to incorporate technology in education and we’ve got just the thing to help you achieve this with our free teacher guide. Moving towards classroom 2.0 can enhance student’s learning experience and allow you to connect with the… Read More

Types of Teachers: Which One Are You?

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

When you were in school as a student, more than likely you discovered different learning styles or techniques. Thinking back to those days, you may also have noticed that your teachers had a particular way that they would teach you and your classmates. Did your English teacher prefer a… Read More

Education for the Future: How Do We Prepare Youth for What’s to Come?

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

In a globally connected world where technology is becoming more efficient and necessary, the question that comes to mind is: Are we preparing our youth for the future? Many education specialists are predicting certain trends for the future but how will we get there? The current education model will need… Read More

Teacher Case Study: Engaging Students Beyond the Classroom

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

This case study from an ExamTime user outlines how a teacher integrated our tools into his teaching strategy to improve his student’s exam results. David Bayne is a Religious Education teacher in the UK with over 13 years teaching experience. Most of David’s colleagues used PowerPoint to share key notes… Read More

Google for Education: How to Search Google To Get Better Grades

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

This is a guest post written by Mike Reading from the Google Apps for Education Tips & Tricks website. Have you ever typed a search term into Google and noticed that you get hundreds of millions of search results? Google tells us that less than 20% of people look at… Read More

Best Education Blogs to Watch in 2014

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

Throughout 2013 we have focused on providing quality content to keep you up-to-date on everything happening in the world of education and the possibilities education technology can offer you. There are many other educational blogs that publish quality content and can be helpful for both students, teachers and anyone else… Read More

10 Apps for Teachers You Should Know About!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Diego Santos

We recently published a blog post with 12 of the Best Apps for Students which has helped a lot of our students get out of bed in the morning, stay focused and more. However, educational technology is not just for students; teachers can also benefit greatly from the use of … Read More