In these unprecedented times of COVID-19, IAL continues to do our part to support active learning amongst the TAE community, ensuring the acquisition and transfer of knowledge does not come to a standstill.
Here is a list of curated e-learning platforms and resources that you can reference as learning goes virtual and online.
(1) Virtual Classroom
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
ShareLook |
Create online courses with live video. Designed for trainers, teams and organisations |
Teamie |
Collaborative Learning Platform for Education Institutes & Enterprises |
Talent LMS |
A cloud-based LMS that helps small and midsize businesses deliver training to employees or learners |
Enabley |
A training platform to meet the needs of customer-facing teams. 30-day free trial available. |
Kaltura |
Easy-to-use virtual classroom Free trial available at: corp.kaltura.com/go-virtual-edu-free-trial/ |
Schoology |
Virtual classroom suitabe for K-12 and Higher Ed Basic account available here: app.schoology.com/register.php?type=instructor |
LearnCube |
Online classroom designed for training |
Prezentt |
Training delivery platform Individual account available for free: https://www.prezentt.com/help/help-compare-versions/ (Valid till 31 July) |
CourseNetworking |
Free LMS service for distance learning |
Visionary Schoolmen |
Local solution partner providing live streaming services |
Kydon |
Offering learning technology solutions and custom digital learning content. Solution is supported for the Productivity Solutions Grant funding. |
Bamboo System |
A cloud SAAS online learning platform and service provider. Solution is supported for the Productivity Solutions Grant funding. |
(2) Web Conferencing / Webinar Platform
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
BigBlueButton |
An open-source platform based on GNU/Linux. Beside various web conferencing services, it has integrations for major LMSs or CMSs |
Adobe Connect |
A webinar platform that supports up to 1000 seats as well as multiple presenter sharing screens. Currently offers free 90-day access |
GoToMeeting |
Online meeting, desktop sharing and video conferencing software package that enables the user to meet via the Internet |
WebEx |
Web conferencing application. Free for up to 100 participants in each meeting with unlimited time and number of meetings |
Microsoft Teams https://products.office.com/en-sg/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software |
Six-month free trial for the premium version of its Microsoft Teams business chat/collaboration application |
Google Hangouts |
Hangouts Meet video-conferencing features free till 1 July 2020 |
Skype |
Skype has rolled out a free 'Meet Now' video conferencing service that does not require downloads or sign-ups |
Zoom + Nearpod |
Nearpod is a freemium platform that can be used by educators to create presentations containing quizzes, polls, videos, images, etc, for interactive learning.
An earlier workshop conducted as part of the InnovBite series taught participants how to use Nearpod through synchronous audio and video software Zoom. Highlights of the session available here. |
(1) e-Learning Platforms
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
CourseNetworking |
Free LMS service for distance learning |
Echo360 |
Video Learning and Engagement with analytics Free account provided here: https://blog.echo360.com/echo360-instructor-edition |
Canvas https://www.instructure.com/canvas/tools-for-online-learning-when-the-classroom-closes |
Free account provided here: https://www.instructure.com/canvas/try-canvas#free-account |
iSpring Solutions |
iSpring is offering a suite solution for 3 months at discounted prices |
(2) Other Useful Online Tools
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
Apowersoft Online Screen Recorder |
Screen-recorder for online lessons or tutorials |
Pexels Royalty Free Images |
Select from a vast repository of images which can be incorporated into your online lessons or slides |
IBM Enterprise Design Thinking |
Design thinking courses and toolkit activities
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Canva |
Graphic design platform to create social media graphics, presentations, posters and other visual content |
Infini Videos |
Online interactive video editing tools Infini Videos is part of MediaCorp's MediaPreneur Incubator Programme |
Other Cost-effective and Easy-to-Use (CEE) Tools https://www.ial.edu.sg/start-learning-innovation/in-lab/innovation-activities/CEE.html |
iN.LAB curates educational technology (edtech) tools that are cost-effective, to help reduce costs in implementing blended learning, and easy to use in classroom, online and workplace learning. Check out some case studies of these edtech tools, also known as CEE, short for Cost-effective and Easy-to-use, tools. |
Learners / Training Providers with workers who do not have digital access for learning can tap on IMDA’s existing scheme or contact the list of service providers who are willing to lease devices for a discounted rate.
| Audience | Scheme | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
For Individual Learner |
1. Home Access 3.0 Scheme
M1 - Lenovo tablet bundled with fibre broadband - Fibre Broadband only
MyRepublic Ltd - Fibre Broadband only
Eligible individuals can apply for IMDA’s Home Access Scheme at www.digitalaccess.gov.sg
2. Devices for Loan Contact: Tech For Rent William Kang at 8157 6190
Device: iPad / Android Tabs Specification: - iPad mix of 9.7, Pro 10.5, Pro 12.9 - Android Tabs : Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8’
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1. Home Access 3.0 Scheme • Total Monthly Gross Household Income ≤ $1.9K or Per Capita Income ≤ $650 • At least 1 family member staying in the same residential address who is a SG citizen • Stays in a HDB • One application per family • Residential home should not have existing fibre broadband
2. Devices for Loan • 1 month minimum term • Self-collection at Bugis/Bishan MRT station |
For Training Provider
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Service Provider: Contact: Alan Siek at 9777 2526 / alansiek@stengg.com Devices for Loan – with minimum quantity of 20 devices or more Device a. Samsung galaxy Tab A - 16G hard disk, 1GB RAM, with Camera 500 ready stocks
b. DELL Laptop 500 ready stocks
Service Provider: JK Technology Pte Ltd Contact: Eugene Ang at 6841 6868/ eugene_ang@ktech.com.sg Devices for Loan – with minimum quantity of 10 devices or more Device a. Lenovo ThinkPad x250 - 500GB harddisk, 4GB RAM, With Camera 300 ready stocks
b. Lenovo IdeaPad S340 - 512GB harddisk, 4GB RAM, With Camera 200 ready stocks
Devices for Purchase a. Lenovo IdeaPad S340 - 512GB harddisk, 4GB RAM, With Camera, Warranty 2 years 250 ready stocks
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ST Engineering (STE) a. Samsung galaxy Tab A • Minimum quantity = 20 • ACRA report and the last 3 year financial statement for STE’s assessment • cash-on-delivery
b. DELL Laptop • Minimum quantity = 20 • Either 6 or 12mths rental • cash-on-delivery
JK Technology Pte Ltd a. Lenovo ThinkPad x250 (for loan) • Minimum quantity = 10 • cash-on-delivery
b. Lenovo IdeaPad S340 (for loan) • Minimum quantity = 10 • cash-on-delivery
c. Lenovo IdeaPad S340 (for purchase) • cash-on-delivery • Credit term (case-by-case basis) |
Planning Your Video Delivery Strategy - Best practices to ensure optimal video experience for online learning and facilitation
https://corp.kaltura.com/resources/webinars/planning-your-video-delivery-strategy/#rad
Aadvantage Consulting - Local partner providing LMS solutions (both synchronous & asynchronous modes)
https://www.aadvantage-consulting.sg/enabley | jacqueline.gwee@aadvantage-consulting.com
(The Right) Learning Modalities To Deliver Digital Learning
https://elearningindustry.com/asynchronous-and-synchronous-modalities-deliver-digital-learning
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Updated as of 21 April 2020