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Central to the ethos of Anipix Animation Academy is its unwavering dedication to providing students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in animation. Led by a team of industry experts and seasoned professionals, Anipix ensures that students receive the highest quality of education and training. Through a meticulously crafted curriculum that blends theoretical understanding with hands-on experience, students are empowered to explore the depths of their creativity and develop mastery in 2D & 3D animation, as well as visual effects. What sets Anipix apart is its proactive approach to preparing students for success in the competitive animation industry. Beyond technical instruction, the academy offers a range of industry-oriented programs designed to equip students with the skills, insights, and connections needed to thrive in today's animation landscape. From industry-relevant projects and collaborative initiatives to guest lectures by leading professionals, Anipix provides students with a holistic learning experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

"The participatory research methods used in the project can provide rich contextual understanding of the everyday, everywhere presence of mobile technologies in young lives needed to devise effective strategies for dealing with mobile or smart phone use in and out of the classroom and supports efforts to give young people a greater voice in the decisions affecting their engagements mobile technologies."

Professional Development for me used to be about going to sessions on specific days and then trying to 'bring back' what I've learned and incorporate it into my daily practice. Sometimes this was very challenging, I would get inundated with new information and find it very hard to apply what I learned into what I did on a day-to-day basis. Often my notes would be filed away, not to be seen again.

While there will never be a replacement for a paper book with dog-eared pages, hand written notes in the margins, a broken spine and a proudly worn cover with a hint of dirt and stains, there is an exciting new option to transform the practice of reading to make it more social and collaborative.  Subtext is an intriguing iPad application that allows users to read books collaboratively.  While reading, participants can insert text, emotions, questions, links and thoughts into the margins of the book.  When other readers jump into the text they can see the notations and reply to the existing thoughts in a discussion thread that is neatly tucked away into the margins of the text.

Practical ideas and hints for using Edmodo effectively

"In a class with technology, links are like digital currency. If you have the right ones to the right places, you can quickly open up doors to great learning opportunities. The key is having them at the right time and being able to deliver them to students."

"Students can experience new cultures, history, and understand the world in better ways with virtual reality, augmented reality, and wearables. Teachers are using these technologies to send learners on virtual field trips or getting students to keep track of their steps, cardio, and health with fitness bands. These technologies help engage learners by providing sensory learning and sparking curiosity and imagination. For your next classes, go beyond getting students to read and learn only from worksheets and books. Integrate virtual reality, augmented reality, or wearables to create meaningful learning experiments for students. This post has a slide presentation (free to download) followed by bookmarks filled with activities and resources."