Coursera is quietly testing elements of a new strategy, with the goal of moving from a platform for courses to a broader career-building service. It’s part of a continued evolution of MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses.
Co-Teaching: How to Make it Work
In a co-teaching relationship, also known as a “push-in” arrangement, a general education teacher partners with a specialist who may be certified in teaching English Language Learners (ELLs), students with learning disabilities, or some other special population. A co-teaching …
Free images done right
I’m always keeping an eye out for sources for images and photographs suitable for the classroom. “Photos for Class” is something that foots the bill and handles things in a very unique and appropriate manner.
https://dougpete.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/free-images-done-right/…
Identifying Fake News: An Infographic and Educator Resources
The infographic found here can be used by students as a guide when using news sources in research. Post, print, or share it with your students or others!
http://www.easybib.com/guides/evaluating-fake-news-resources/…
10 Excellent Web Tools for Creating Digital Quizzes
Here is a handy visual that features some our favourite web tools for creating and sharing digital quizzes. You can use them to design a wide variety of quizzes including gameshow-style, PlayBuzz and Buzzfeed style, jeopardy games style, and …
Facebook Will Soon Pay You Money For Your Videos, Trying To Become “Next YouTube”
Facebook is all set to ditch the cloak of a social media company and turn itself fully into a media company. Its investments in videos will be further pushed in near future. During Facebook’s Q4 earning announcement, Zuckerberg told …
10 Best Free Antivirus Software Of 2017
You might not realize but a good antivirus software is needed for all computers. Even if you can’t afford some high-end security suites, there are many best free antivirus software that you can install. Free antivirus software from Avira, …
Artificial Intelligence Could Help Colleges Better Plan What Courses They Should Offer
Big data could help community colleges better predict how industries are changing so they can tailor their IT courses and other programs. After all, if Amazon can forecast what consumers will buy and prestock items in their warehouses to …
Top 3 Ways To Learn To Code Online
Deciding what resource to use to learn to code online is a tough-decision to make. This article summarizes the pros and cons of three eLearning providers, and recommends what type of learners will benefit from each.
https://elearningindustry.com/top-3-ways-learn-to-code-online…
Yoshua Bengio says Canada is at the forefront of the AI revolution
As Canada continues to emerge as a leader in the artificial intelligence space, it’s worth assessing how new AI technologies will change people’s lives.
http://betakit.com/element-ais-yoshua-bengio-says-canada-is-at-the-forefront-of-the-ai-revolution/…
Presentation of the Week: Study: The Future of VR, AR and Self-Driving Cars
The incredible inventions of intuitive AI
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10 Ways that Edtech is Transforming Education
Technology has greatly impacted the way we do things—from how we shop for basic necessities to how we conduct business with people around the world. It’s no wonder that technology has altered education, too. In fact, here are 10 …
3 Tips to Prepare Schools for Connected Devices
When properly implemented and supported, wearables such as virtual reality headsets and heart rate monitors can offer game-changing benefits to students.
http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/01/3-tips-prepare-schools-connected-devices…
Top 10 Free Alternatives to Expensive Software
Unless you have a company buying licenses for you, tools like Photoshop, Pro Tools, Maya, or even Windows can be a serious bite out of your wallet. Here are some more affordable options to those normally pricey apps that’ll …