The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer originally designed for education, inspired by the 1981 BBC Micro. The Raspberry Pi is slower than a modern laptop or desktop but is still a complete Linux computer and can provide all …
11 time-saving Microsoft Word hacks you won’t know how you lived without
While you might look at the program as a familiar annoyance that’s been around since your middle school days, you can get some serious work done with it if you know how to use it correctly. And no, I’m …
10 Google apps and services you had no idea you needed
There are dozens upon dozens of Google apps and other products out there that are worth checking out. Sure search, Gmail and Google Calendar are must-haves, but Google’s utility extends far beyond its core products. We’ll take a look …
What the discovery of gravitational waves means
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Presentation of the Week: Connecting With the Disconnected
How to Save Time Grading Papers and Essays
With the right strategies, you can cut down the amount of time you spend grading papers, making room for more free time on your weekends. Check out some of the top tips from our community of teachers below.
http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2015/01/20/teacher-helpline-the-essay-free-weekend…
Personal and Personalized Learning
We hear the phrase ‘personalized learning’ a lot these days, so much so that it has begun to lose its meaning. Wikipedia tells us that it is the “tailoring of pedagogy, curriculum and learning environments by learners or for …
Minecraft: Education Edition Coming This Summer
A version of Minecraft customized for the classroom will give educators new tools and options to tailor the boundless game world to lesson plans.
http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2016/01/minecraft-education-edition-coming-summer…
20 ways to use a tablet in the classroom
From tuning into worldwide radio to experimenting with augmented reality, here are the best ways to use tablets in class for education and entertainment.
http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2016/feb/17/20-ways-to-use-a-tablet-in-the-classroom…
Facebook Looks To Tackle Personalized Learning In The Classroom
Facebook is working to give public school students an education that’s more tailored to their needs.
http://techcrunch.com/2015/09/03/facebook-looks-to-tackle-personalized-learning-in-the-classroom/…
10 Google Docs Hacks Every Teacher Should Know
Google Docs is a popular word processing tool because it allows ready access to your documents and files from any internet connected device. It permits users to readily share documents and easily collaborate on materials. If you are already …
How schools in the US are turning dead Microsoft PCs into speedy Chromebooks
Founded in 2009 by Jonathan Hefter, Neverware began as an experiment in his parents’ garage, resurrecting old machines and seeing if he could get them to run like new.
The death of the digital native
In these four provocations, anthropologist Donna Lanclos argues that the notion of the “digital native” is bogus and disempowering, that pandering to student expectations can backfire, universities should be open by default, and our attitude to educational technology needs …
4 Outstanding iPad Apps for Recording Audio Notes
Looking for some good audio note taking apps to use on your iPad? The collection below has you covered. These are four of our favourite apps for recording audio notes on the go.
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2016/02/4-outstanding-ipad-apps-for-recording.html…
The NEW Google Forms: 9 classroom uses
The new Google Forms makes classroom activities more efficient and more attractive. Here are 9 ways you can use Google Forms.
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2016/02/12/the-new-google-forms-9-classroom-uses/…