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Canva
Canva is a versatile, user-friendly design platform that enables anyone to create high-quality visual content quickly. With thousands of templates for presentations, videos, worksheets, posters, and social media, Canva supports a wide range of educational use cases. For educators and trainers , Canva is a powerful tool for designing teaching materials, learner activities, and multimedia resources without design experience. Features such as drag-and-drop editing, animations,
Jan 9


Venngage
Venngage is a design platform focused on creating infographics, reports, diagrams, and visual learning resources. It offers a wide range of templates tailored for education, training, and communication purposes. For educators , Venngage is especially helpful for visualising comparisons, frameworks, processes, and data. Features such as charts, icons, and diagram tools make it easy to turn abstract ideas into clear visuals that support understanding and recall. Venngage also
Jan 9


Prezi Video
Prezi Video enhances traditional presentations by placing the presenter directly alongside visual content on screen. Instead of switching between slides and webcam views, presenters remain visible while graphics, text, and media appear dynamically next to them. For educators and trainers , Prezi Video is especially valuable for online, hybrid, and recorded teaching. It helps maintain human presence, eye contact, and engagement—key factors in effective learning. Educators can
Jan 9


Simpleshow
Simpleshow is a video creation platform designed to help users produce short, clear explainer videos using simple visuals and storytelling. By combining scripted narration with hand-drawn or animated visuals, Simpleshow makes complex ideas easy to understand. For educators and trainers , Simpleshow is particularly effective for introducing new topics, explaining processes, or summarising key concepts. Users can write a script, select visual styles, and generate videos quickl
Jan 9


Descript
Descript is an all-in-one audio and video editing platform that allows users to edit media files as easily as editing text. By automatically generating transcripts, Descript enables users to cut, rearrange, and refine recordings simply by editing the written script. For educators and content creators , Descript is ideal for producing lectures, tutorials, podcasts, and instructional videos efficiently. Features such as filler-word removal, screen recording, captions, and AI v
Jan 9


Piktochart
Piktochart is an intuitive visual communication tool that enables users to create infographics, presentations, reports, and social media visuals without design expertise. With its drag-and-drop interface, ready-made templates, icons, and charts, users can quickly turn complex information into clear, visually engaging content. For educators and trainers , Piktochart is especially useful for explaining data, processes, and concepts in a way that supports visual learning. It wo
Jan 9


AutoDraw
AutoDraw is a free, web-based creative tool developed by Google Creative Lab that combines drawing with artificial intelligence. It helps users transform rough sketches into clean, professional-looking illustrations within seconds. As you draw, AutoDraw’s machine-learning algorithm guesses what you’re trying to create and offers a gallery of suggested icons and images drawn by artists. Users can then select the closest match, customize the color, and export the final design.
Jan 9


Formative
Formative is a real-time formative assessment platform that helps educators monitor learner understanding as learning happens. It allows teachers to create assignments with a wide range of question types, including multiple-choice, short response, drawing, graphing, file uploads, and audio or video responses. For educators and trainers , Formative is especially powerful during live lessons and practice activities. Teachers can view learner responses in real time, provide imm
Jan 8


FigJam
FigJam is a collaborative whiteboard tool by Figma that supports brainstorming, diagramming, and teamwork in a playful and intuitive environment. It includes sticky notes, shapes, templates, and interactive elements such as stamps and reactions. For educators and trainers , FigJam is effective for collaborative learning, design activities, and creative problem-solving. Its informal, visual style lowers barriers to participation and encourages experimentation. FigJam supports
Jan 8


Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a cloud-based learning management platform designed to help educators organise, distribute, and manage learning activities efficiently. It enables teachers to share assignments, announcements, materials, and feedback in one central space. For educators and trainers , Google Classroom supports blended, online, and face-to-face learning by simplifying workflow and communication. Assignments can be created using Google Docs, Slides, and Forms, allowing seaml
Jan 8


ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is an AI-powered voice generation platform that converts text into natural-sounding speech with remarkable realism. Using advanced speech synthesis and voice modeling, it allows users to create lifelike voiceovers in multiple languages, accents, and tones. Users can choose from pre-made voices or clone a voice for consistent narration across projects. For educators, trainers, and content creators , ElevenLabs is especially useful for producing audio for e-learning
Jan 8


HeyGen
HeyGen is an AI-powered video creation platform that allows users to generate videos using realistic virtual avatars. Educators can create videos by simply typing a script, selecting an avatar, and choosing a voice—without the need for cameras, studios, or on-screen presenters. For educators and trainers , HeyGen is especially useful for creating instructional videos, course introductions, microlearning content, and scenario-based explanations. It supports consistent deliver
Jan 8


A Practical Guide to Using EdTech tools for Blended Learning
May 16, 2025 Synopsis: Discover how to create engaging blended learning content that combines the strengths of online and in-person teaching. Learn to enhance your existing content and activities using digital tools that boost engagement and offer flexibility in time, place, and pace of learning. Perfect for new educators eager to elevate their teaching with the modern, flexible, and impactful methods that blended learning provides. Format: Microlearning Difficulty level:
Nov 4, 2025


Harnessing Gamification & Immersive Tech for Adult Learners
Click here for interactive video content Join our webinar to explore how gamification and immersive technology can transform adult learning. Our expert presenter will delve into the science behind gamification, highlighting its potential to increase motivation, retention, and transfer of learning. On top of that, we will also examine the intersection of game design technology and pedagogy to discover how to create immersive learning experiences that simulate real-world scena
Oct 31, 2025


Empowering Lifelong Learning with Immersive Technology
Click here for interactive video content This webinar introduces adult educators to the exciting possibilities of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) in creating dynamic, hands-on learning environments. Discover how immersive tools can transform traditional teaching by enhancing engagement, deepening understanding, and making abstract concepts more relevant. Through practical examples and real-world applications, participants will see how imm
Sep 26, 2025


Harnessing AI to Drive Behavioral Transformation
Click here for interactive video content Discover how artificial intelligence can transform learning by creating lasting behavioural change for learners. Join us as Kathleen Yu from Nudgyt reveals how cutting-edge technology and behavioural science work together to help learners build positive, lasting habits. In this session, Kathleen will share Nudgyt's unique approach and demonstrate real-world use cases showing how deeper learning takes root when technology serves person
Aug 15, 2025


Unlock the Potential of Hybrid Learning
Click here for interactive video content This webinar explores how ClassIn integrated hardware and software ecosystem can create smooth, professional hybrid classrooms for adult educators. We will share practical strategies for engaging both physical and remote learners simultaneously. You'll discover how to effectively use ClassIn's real-time collaboration tools, interactive digital whiteboards, and dynamic breakout rooms to maximize student participation. Perfect for educa
Jul 18, 2025


The Skills Revolution: Crafting a Generative Workforce
Jul 15, 2025 As we stand at the crossroads of technological disruption and workforce transformation, job roles and skillsets are being rapidly redefined. In this innovLogue, we will explore how having a skills-first mindset and adopting generative learning approaches can unlock workforce potential and future-proof organisations in an era of constant change. Speakers Dr Silin Yang Deputy Director, Office for Skills-First Practices SUSS-IAL Dr Yu Wai-Yung, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR H
Jul 15, 2025


Tools for Educators to Unlock AI's Power
Click here for interactive video content This webinar is aimed at introducing easy-to-use AI applications and exploring their transformative potential for education. You will be able to use these freely-available tools to create personalized learning content and pathways, while empowering your learners to leverage AI technology to enhance their studies. This session combines theory with actionable strategies that you can implement immediately. Perfect for forward-thinking ed
Jun 13, 2025


Create Video Learning Content using AI
Apr 29, 2025 Discover how to use generative AI to create realistic human voices and lifelike video avatars for engaging, impactful educational content. The final part of this three-part course is specifically designed for delivery in micro-learning format. We have included all 3 parts as microlearning content: Part 1 - Screen-based recording and music generation Part 2 - AI for photo & video editing Part 3 - Creating digital avatars If you are not able to access the content,
Apr 29, 2025
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