We’ve compiled some of the handiest computer tricks you should be taking advantage of. The ultimate goal is to help you become more productive by shaving valuable seconds off your workflow. Of course, you can always pass along these tips …
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MotionIt.ai creates professional slides & videos for pitch decks, conference presentations & more. Simple steps, export to Google Slides, PowerPoint & PDF.
…What Makes a Web Browser Secure? Look for These Features
Most browsers claim to care about your security, but that doesn’t mean they do (especially out of the box). Here are some features to find and enable.
https://www.makeuseof.com/what-makes-web-browser-secure-look-for-features/
…Six of the biggest myths about online learning
Want to try an online course but worried it won’t match up to learning in person? Keep reading to dismantle the biggest myths about online learning.
https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/6-myths-distance-learning
…Do Your Practices Respect the Act on the Protection of Personal Information?
The Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Bill 25) modifies the Act respecting Access to documents held by public bodies and the Protection of personal information. This Quebec Act defines the obligations of public …
Some Excellent Social Bookmarking Tools for Teachers
Social bookmarking is a way for users to save and share their favorite webpages, allowing them to easily access and organize their bookmarks from any device. They are mainly used for content curation. They are especially useful for users who …
AI writing: The challenge and opportunity in front of education now
At every turn, academic integrity has been both supported by and tested by technology.As with any commitment to growth and innovation, it is important to acknowledge new challenges and new opportunities. Today, facing a new frontier with AI writing and …
The 5 Best Free Screen Recording Apps Without Time Limits or Watermarks
These are the best free screen recording apps that have no time limit, or watermarks, and are available in high resolution videos.
https://www.makeuseof.com/free-screen-recording-apps-without-time-limits-or-watermarks/
…10 Digital Libraries Where You Can Download Ebooks for Free
If you’re looking for free ebooks to download and dive into, these digital libraries are worth checking out.
https://www.makeuseof.com/digital-libraries-download-ebooks-free/
…ChatGPT with My Students
As many in education know, commentary about ChatGPT is appearing on the news, social media, and the internet. As I always do, I am exploring its use in my classes (elementary-level gifted education). This post describes its use in education …
On the Path To an Enhanced Pedagogy: Globalised Education In the Age Of Metaverse
With decreasing attention spans and increasing complexity across the disciplines studied, newer pedagogical methods are imperative.
…Is Google Tracking You? Here’s How to Check and Stop It
Google apps on your phone might be keeping track of you, but you can stop them.
…A Short Guide to Using Pictures from the Web
The first thing that all students and teachers should know about Google Images is that it’s an image search engine, it is not a host of the images that it displays. Second, by default, Google Images serves up results from …
Vanier College launches the Campus Biodiversity Network during the UN COP15 Conference
Vanier College is proud to announce that the newly created Campus Biodiversity Network will be launched during the United Nations COP 15 Conference on Biodiversity to be held in Montreal December 7-19, 2022. The new Campus Biodiversity Network is a …
The Future of Education is Personal
How will machine learning disrupt education, say five to ten years down the road? My guess: individualized tutors. Imagine a tutor working with you teaching you important concepts, walking you through examples, answering your questions, going at your own pace.…