A new book The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High Tech World explores the implications of, and brain science behind, this evolution (some might say devolution).It was written Adam Gazzaley, a neurologist and a professor at the University …
Securing Your Digital Life Like a Normal Person
Here are a few steps that Normal People can take to improve their security posture. I want to highlight steps that require little investment — things you can do right now.
There is no university of the future
If we could just replace the definite article with the indefinite article and state simply that this is a school/university of the future the discussion might be more realistic. There is no one model for the future, there will …
New AI-Based Search Engines are a “Game Changer” for Science Research
A free AI-based scholarly search engine that aims to outdo Google Scholar is expanding its corpus of papers to cover some 10 million research articles in computer science and neuroscience, its creators announced on 11 November.
These Google Forms turn video from passive to active learning
Video-based questions and Google forms get students invested in current events.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2016/11/10/these-google-forms-turn-video-from-passive-to-active-learning/…
The 10 skills in demand around the world that can get you hired in 2017
To find out what exactly employers are looking for, and what it takes to successfully land a job, LinkedIn looked at billions of data points and analyzed all of the hiring and recruiting activity that occurred on its site …
How To Auto Delete Your Facebook Account After Your Death
The Facebook account of a person who has passed away can be memorialized after a request submitted by a verified person. However, Facebook also provides you with an option to auto-delete your Facebook account after getting notified about your …
Finland Will Become the First Country in the World to Get Rid of All School Subjects
Finland’s education system is considered one of the best in the world. In international ratings, it’s always in the top ten. However, the authorities there aren’t ready to rest on their laurels, and they’ve decided to carry through a real …
The current state of machine intelligence 3.0
Once we understand machine intelligence deeply, we might look back on the era of traditional software and think it was just a prologue to what’s happening now. We look forward to seeing what the next year brings.
https://www.oreilly.com/ideas/the-current-state-of-machine-intelligence-3-0…
How to Join the SMART Exemplary Educator Program
Have you ever considered taking your SMART Technologies skills to the next level? Do you feel as though your innovative strategies of teaching have enhanced students’ learning experiences? Are your SMART skills above and beyond other users around the …
Your company’s data could help end world hunger
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Presentation of the Week: 8 Techniques and Tons of Tools for Creating Excellent Engaging Lessons
Top 10 Education Technologies that Will Be Dead and Gone in the Next Decade
In our 2016 Teaching with Technology survey, faculty members offered their predictions on what the future holds for technology in teaching — including what hardware and systems will bite the dust over the next 10 years.
10 creative alternatives to research reports and papers
Research reports and papers have been around a long time. They haven’t evolved much. Here are 10 ways to make them more relevant.
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2015/11/09/10-creative-alternatives-to-research-reports-and-papers/…
How to Use Google’s Apps Without Getting Spied On
Google provides a lot of helpful, free services, but they often come at the cost of privacy. Here’s how you can keep using Google’s apps without constantly getting spied on.
http://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/how-to-use-google-s-apps-without-getting-spied-on-1788569785…