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This is what it’s like to teach in North Korea
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Big Data = Big Responsibility
We still need to define what should and should not be done with education data available in the cloud and elsewhere. Just because we can use it, does not mean we should.
https://www.edsurge.com/n/2015-05-27-big-data-big-responsibility…
5 Guidelines for Using Technology to Motivate Students
Practically speaking, the question is not whether to use tech in your classroom, but which tech, and how. It’s how each tool is used that matters when considering student engagement. As you experiment–ahem–innovate, here are five guidelines to consider.
http://blog.tophat.com/5-guidelines-for-using-technology-to-motivate-students/…
PowerPoint should be banned. This PowerPoint presentation explains why
Instead of being used as a means for a dynamic engagement, Powerpoint has become a poor substitute for longer, well-thought-out briefings and technical reports. It has become a crutch. We should ban it.
23 Evernote Tips and Tricks to organize your Life
Evernote Provides Many Services to Organize your Life. With Evernote you can take Notes, Save Web pages, sync files across Devices, capture inspiration and more. Evernote become a staple app on PC and Mobile. Here are a few Evernote …
100+ Educational iPhone and iPad Apps For Learning Anywhere
Unlock new possibilities by using these amazing educational apps to turn your iPhone into the ultimate learning tool.
http://www.diygenius.com/best-educational-iphone-and-ipad-apps-for-learning-anywhere/…
What Innovation Is and Isn’t
To simplify the notion of innovation, it is something that is both new (either invention or iteration) and better. Innovation is not about the “stuff”, but about a way of thinking.
Five reasons why you should ‘do digital’
Even as digital technology becomes ever more pervasive in learning and teaching, ‘I don’t do digital’ is still a comment we hear from teachers and staff in further education.
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/blog/five-reasons-why-you-should-do-digital-01-may-2015…
9 Free Ways to Grow as an Educator this Summer
Summer’s a great time to pursue your passions and improve as an educator. Here are nine ways you can learn and connect with others.
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2015/05/25/9-free-ways-to-grow-as-an-educator-this-summer/…
Linux creator says Windows, OS X, iOS and Android are all malware
Richard Stallman, known for his instrumental role in the creation of Linux, has written an opinion piece arguing that nearly any operating system you might use today can be considered malware, and that goes for popular mobile platforms as …
Using the SAMR Model to Guide Learning
The SAMR Model was developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura. It enables educators to analyse how effective their use of technology is on teaching and learning. The model ranges from Substitution to Redefinition and the supposed impact on learning at the …
Take advantage of digital exam formats for print-impaired learners
Between 10-13% of people in the UK have a print impairment which means they have difficulty accessing text-based resources, varying from dyslexia through to visual impairments and motor difficulties.
Classroom Strategies for Using Interactive Whiteboards
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