Evolution of the Web and Its Influence on Education

The rapid development of the internet has completely transformed the way we share information and knowledge. We went from the static Web 1.0 sites to the highly interactive Web 2.0 platforms, and now we are stepping into the new era of Web 3.0. Let’s explore which opportunities and challenges each stage of this digital evolution

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Distance Learning Tools in My Teaching Practice

One of the most common small talk topics that emerge during my conversations with other teachers is: “Do you prefer distant or in-person instruction?” I always actively support such discussions as I have experience teaching both online and face-to-face. In Canada, I started working as an online substitute ESL instructor in 2022, and I was

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Productivity Suites in Education

We can’t imagine our lives without productivity suites anymore. Microsoft Office has enabled us to create various textual files, presentations, spreadsheets, etc., which completely changed the way students and instructors exchange information. Google Classroom became a life-savior for many teachers, especially during the pandemic, as it provided a comfortable space for them to interact with

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My Understanding of Educational Technology

  As a modern ESL instructor, I cannot imagine my class without technology. Until recently, I would identify only electronic devices in my classroom as technology. However, having carefully studied Tony Bates’ publication A Short History of Educational Technology, my understanding of this term has significantly broadened. How can we define educational technology? This term

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