Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the world around us. This may look like a bold statement to many, but that’s the truth. From elevators to planes, there will be 30 billion connected devices in the next three years. …
How early life experience is written into DNA
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Presentation of the Week: Approaches to designing Blended Learning
Mapping the geography of academic attainment
Kyle Walker (TCU) has mapped out the entire continental United States by degree level. The results are fascinating, offering keen insights into American education and culture. They often display clear-cut separations between populations, often within a single city.
https://bryanalexander.org/2017/03/22/mapping-the-geography-of-academic-attainment/…
What is data asymmetry?
The term data asymmetry refers to any occasion when there a disparity in access to data. In all cases this results in the data steward being able to unlock more value than a contributor.
4 good computer habits every teacher should have
Good computer habits in the digital age can help teachers with not just productivity and student achievement, but with health, too.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2017/03/06/computer-habits-teachers/…
An Excellent Digital Learning Platform for Teachers and Students
Smithsonian Learning Lab is a powerful learning hub where teachers and students can create, explore and share a wide variety of learning materials. Created by the Smithsonian Centre for Learning and Digital Access, Smithsonian Learning Lab provides teachers and …
Microsoft “Destroyed Users’ Computers” After Windows 10 Upgrade — Now It’s Getting Sued
Three people in Illinois have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft for its dodgy and unwanted Windows 10 upgrade practices. The plaintiffs are trying to have their case certified as a class action by claiming that Microsoft was unable to …
What is Blockchain Technology? A Step-by-Step Guide For Beginners
The blockchain is an undeniably ingenious invention – the brainchild of a person or group of people known by the pseudonym, Satoshi Nakamoto. But since then, it has evolved into something greater, and the main question every single person …
How To Transform How Students Showcase Their Learning
Adobe Spark is a great presentation tool which is great for: telling stories, explaining processes, introducing a topic, convincing an audience, providing information, showcasing a project. It can be used either via the spark.adobe.com page or by downloading the …
What are the 21st-century skills every student needs?
Today’s job candidates must be able to collaborate, communicate and solve problems – skills developed mainly through social and emotional learning (SEL). Combined with traditional skills, this social and emotional proficiency will equip students to succeed in the evolving …
Voice Is the Next Big Platform, Unless You Have an Accent
It’s super funny that Alexa can’t understand my mom — until we need Alexa to use the web, drive a car, and do pretty much anything else.
What’s Next for Education: 3 big mindset shifts for education
Angela Maiers wants us all to know that we matter. The author, speaker, and education thought leader is leading an entire movement—Choose 2 Matter—intended to do just that. In this installment of “What’s Next for Education,” three mindset shifts …
Google Scholar is a serious alternative to Web of Science
Google Scholar’s coverage of high-quality publications is more comprehensive in many areas, including in the social sciences and humanities, books and book chapters, conference proceedings and non-English language publications.