Author: Rafael Scapin

This paper highlights the importance of critical engagement with a learning analytics tool and a pedagogic design for its implementation with students. It uses student interaction data to demonstrate that students possess different levels of skills to meaningfully engage with …

Flipsnack is a platform  that helps you create interactive flipbooks. Using a simple drag and drop editor you can instantly design visually attractive magazines, newspapers, eBooks, resumes, book reports and many more. You can either create your flipbook from scratch …

While nobody likes to think about death, being prepared can help–especially online. Here’s how to ensure your Google account is deleted after you die.

https://www.makeuseof.com/google-acount-deleted-death/…

Understanding how when and how to use the Hybrid Virtual Classroom, and how to teach with a ‘shifted pedagogy’ will require openness to experimentation combined with research and honest self-reflection.

https://zacwoolfitt.blogspot.com/2021/12/is-hybrid-virtual-classroom-just-badly.html…

Edpuzzle is an educational platform that enables teachers to create and share annotated video lessons with their students. Teachers can use YouTube videos or upload their own, add questions, notes, and voiceovers and share with their students. Students watch the …

Do you feel stressed due to the excessive use of computers? Find out the best ways to manage computer stress.

https://www.makeuseof.com/best-tips-to-control-computer-stress/…

The essay mills clauses up for debate in the bill committee today may not be perfect, but Gareth Crossman and Michael Draper argue that they may be good enough to make a difference.

https://wonkhe.com/blogs/criminalising-essay-mills-will-make-a-huge-difference/…

When a field trip is important for the students’ learning and its realization is dependent on the weather, virtual reality is an alternative option to consider! Virtual reality has emerged as an interesting avenue to further students’ knowledge and skills …

Transform your iPad into a filmmaking studio, workstation, comic book reader, or painter’s canvas with our expertly curated list of apps for work or play.

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/best-ipad-apps…

The immersive view option in Zoom lets you place meeting participants into specific places in the virtual background of your choosing. In this short video I demonstrate where to find and edit virtual backgrounds for Zoom and how to use …

Microsoft has released an Office update that brings an easier-to-use interface and a better theme. Let’s look at what’s new, and what we think.

https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-office-new-ui-what-we-like-dislike/…

This paper presents findings from a systematic review of 11 studies examining online teacher professional development (oTPD) in Canada between 2000-2020.  Data from diverse research methods across Canada’s geographical regions can contribute to greater insight into the types of oTPD …

A decade has gone by since MOOCs’ popularization. They’ve now reached 220M learners. Here are the stats.

https://www.classcentral.com/report/mooc-stats-2021/…

Microsoft Defender and Bitdefender are two of the best antivirus software currently available, but is it worth paying a premium for enhanced security?

https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-defender-vs-bitdefender/…

Studies show that usage of smartphones among students is increasing at a fast pace.  

A lot of schools and colleges have banned the use of mobile phones in educational premises owing to its harmful effects. It depends on the positive …