6th Oct, 2021
Blended learning for languages can boost student engagement
Blended Learning: What Is It? As the name suggests, blended learning blends different learning methods. Essentially, blended learning combines traditional in-classroom teaching/learning with technology-based self-study outside of the classroom. The second part of the blended learning approach, the technology-based e-learning component, can offer real support for language learning. The internet has a wealth of resources, […]
13th Sep, 2021
ESTU + Studious – new partnership!
We are delighted to announce Estu+Studious: a new partnership with ESTU as part of our new corporate services development. Working with Simon Littlewood and Karl Eddy of Estu, Studious will deliver tailored learning solutions available for use in Apprenticeship Levy schemes to major corporations. The content delivered by Studious will be suitable for Learning […]
4th Aug, 2021
Tone of voice: what is yours?
How to use the top brands’ comms tactic to engage students with your online educational content Fast forward to September 2021: after weeks spent preparing classes, creating activities, developing quizzes and choosing case studies, you still have more videos and microphones turned off during your online lecture than you would like. How can […]
8th Jul, 2021
Achieving Wellbeing in the Workplace
It is said that a happy worker is a productive worker. Although organisations may have long realised the benefits of a happy and engaged workforce, it is only recently that we are beginning to understand the extent to which an employer can actively improve the wellbeing of its employees. In the workplace, employee wellbeing is […]
9th Jun, 2021
Five key tips to make your video call look professional
After more than a year of remote working, most of us probably think we’ve mastered the art of video call. But have we really? A quick glance at the evening news suggests that even seasoned presenters make rooky mistakes when it comes to Zoom and the like. Here, our expert filmmakers share five key tips […]
12th May, 2021
6 Tips to Increase Student Engagement
In our digital age, engagement is a top priority when delivering online content. Think about your own experience: how many times have you stopped watching a YouTube video midway because the presenter wasn’t getting to the point, or clicked on a recipe and scrolled through the writer’s long introduction to get to the actual recipe? […]
19th Apr, 2021
Moving online – reflections from an academic
Thursday the 12th of March 2020 was my last visit to the UCL Bloomsbury campus, the last time I enjoyed face to face interactions with colleagues and students. Literally overnight teaching went online, my last two weeks of the teaching term represented my first experience of full online teaching, it was not how any of us would […]
22nd Mar, 2021
The secret to a highly engaging education animation: a good story
Animation is a highly effective tool for delivering an engaging learning experience. I could write at length about its value in education but there is already plenty of evidence to support this. So instead I will provide a brief insight into how we approach the pre-production phase of animation at Studious. I was recently introduced […]
19th Feb, 2021
How to Gamify Learning Content
Gamification is a buzzword in the e-learning world, but what does it mean, is it an effective way to learn, and how do you do it? (…)
21st Jul, 2020
Working from home during Covid-19 – how new hires are embracing the company’s culture remotely
While lockdown forced many businesses to furlough or lay off their staff – EdTech venture Studious has been busy (…)