Why Budget?! A business shouldn’t open its doors without having some idea of what to expect, and it shouldn’t close its doors without knowing what happened. A business should also plan and prepare for its future. One way to do this is to budget. But why should we bother with budgets in this age of change? Sometimes, you go through all that work and then senior managers make changes that knock...
Top Buzzwords You’re Likely To See Trending On Social Media This Year
Google’s Pixel Buds – A Welcome Change for Language Lovers
Gen Z is Entering the Workplace – How Good Is Your Emoji?
Sitting next to a Gen Xer on their phone versus a Gen Zer on their phone is not just chat that is streets apart; it’s another planet. We are talking grammatically correct sentences with the odd “u” or “K” versus strings of emojis…Gen Y sit in between with abbreviations and emoji combo. Get ready for a different type of language learning. Gen Z leads when it...
Do You Know the Difference Between Gen X, Y & Z?
Female Educators Who Changed the World
Women have helped shape the society we live in today, using the most powerful tool available: Education. The 19th century saw a shift in perspective about women, which opened educational opportunities for women and girls in various levels of education. In the 1800s, they began to play key roles in education. This paved the way for more women to foray into various levels of education as learners...
What You Need to Know About Concierge Learning
What is concierge learning? When I talk to our clients about ‘concierge content’ across platforms, I’m not talking about courses for concierge staff in hotels, but for sure the overall concept is the same. Recommendations based on a personalized, conversational experience. Hotels deliver this through knowledgeable staff that also double as tour guides, whereas for edTech, it’s...
6 Reasons Why Learning Online is Ideal for Working Adults
As a working adult, it is not easy to find time to spare. Yet there will be instances when one would have the urge to pick up a new language or learn a musical instrument or simply build up the skills section in the resume. Learning at a physical institution can be difficult for those who have a full-time job and additional responsibilities at home. Despite being tailored for working adults, one...
Are You Talking Out of Your Bot? The Oh So Easy Guide to Bots
Technology has never been so powerful. With the advancement of technology, humans are spending more money and resources into developing intelligent systems that can replace humans without losing the human touch. From language learning to smart homes, bots are a part of our life and their presence is only going to increase in the coming years.
Here’s a rundown on everything bot related.