Oct 11, 2018 | Education, Professional Learning, Technology
I was recently writing a series of scripts here at MakeMatic on computer code. It’s a tricky subject to tell a visual story around and, I admit, I found it difficult at times. Yet inspiration came from an unlikely source – gangsta rap legend Snoop Dogg. There we were,...
Oct 8, 2018 | Education, Professional Learning, Technology
The pedagogical benefits of using video in education There’s much discussion in education about the efficacy of using videos to enhance learning. With the use of videos seemingly everywhere in the digital world, is it a medium that educators should be using to...
Oct 1, 2018 | Education, MakeMatic HQ
The Divide Widens Nelson Mandela once said that education is the most powerful weapon that can be used to change the world. It’s therefore surprising that although we live in an age where we have greater access to information and knowledge, we still seem to be...
Sep 19, 2018 | Education, MakeMatic HQ
On October 4, MakeMatic are hosting an informal meet-up at Ormeau Baths, Belfast to look at how the creative and digital sectors can – and do – engage with education. The event starts at 6pm and we’ll be joined by Dr. Liz Fogel – speaking about her...
Sep 3, 2018 | Education, MakeMatic HQ, Professional Learning
In the first of a short series of posts we’ve invited our Script Editor, Lee Henry, to talk a little bit about his approach to collaboration at Makematic. Keep an eye out for contributions from other team members on creativity, communication and critical thinking...
