Digital platforms for better online learning

Now more than ever, it has become extremely critical that we optimally utilize digital platforms to provide us with better online learning opportunities. Through these platforms, you’ll be glad to know that studying does not have to be as lonely or isolating. While universities and schools have their platforms to help you stay motivated and maintain a productive routine these are additional platforms.

Zoom

This a tool for video and audio conferencing, chats, and webinars. This platform can host an unlimited amount of one-on-one meetings and the free plan can host up to 100 participants. You can start or join a meeting, all you need to do is set a profile and follow the easy steps. Zoom can be downloaded on your PC and your smartphone. So many people around the world are connecting via zoom and hosting meetings. Visit the zoom website at https://zoom.us/ to get started.

YouTube

Now, who does not love YouTube for those vlogs and DIY tutorials? But did you know that YouTube can be an extremely critical tool for your education? There are countless educational content on almost any given topic. Just go to that search button and you’ll find a collection of videos out there and learning channels.

Whatsapp Group

Yes, good old Whatsapp! This platform has a tool for video calls that currently host up to four people. However, due to the increased demand for virtual connections, the platform is set out to roll out a plan that hosts up to eight participants. So for those of you who learn best through group work, you’ll be glad to know that you can host a study group of at least four people, share ideas and break down concepts to each other.

Microsoft Teams

This a platform used for communication and collaboration. This tool is extremely important for document sharing, online meetings, teams chat, and many more. Visit the Microsoft teams website at https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software to get started.

Trello

Learning from home can sometimes be tough in terms of keeping track of work in progress and tasks that need to be completed. Trello, an online board will ensure that you complete tasks through a board separated by cards. All you need to do insert the information that is relevant to you. While many people use it as a project management tool, you can modify and use it for studying. Uploading key concepts, notes, projects, tools, links, and videos. The uploaded information can all be separated according to modules, subjects, terms through the cards. An idea would be setting up a Trello board, adding fellow students/team members, and optimizing collaborative learning. Visit the Trello website at https://trello.com/ to get started.