Facebook changed its corporate name to Meta yesterday, as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s sweeping vision of creating a next-generation “embodied” internet inspired by science fiction, where users, as he described it, will be “in the experience, not just looking …
Google unveils ‘Pathways’, a next-gen AI that can be trained to multitask
Google’s new AI architecture could turn machine learning systems from one-trick ponies into much more versatile and insightful programs.
How Early Should Kids Learn to Code?
Should children be taught computer programming and be exposed to high-tech at an early age? ‘After reading, writing and arithmetic, ‘one expert stresses, ‘it’s important for kids to know programming’.
Grammarly vs. Microsoft Editor: Which Is the Best Grammar Checking Tool?
Looking for the best grammar checking tool between Grammarly and Microsoft Editor, but not sure which to pick? Find out which one to choose here.
https://www.makeuseof.com/grammarly-vs-microsoft-editor/
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10 eLearning WordPress Themes
Learning sites have been widely popular due to the need for people to upskill. A lot of learning sites have popped up catering to different learning needs. For those who want to put up an educational site, you would need …
10 Advanced Microsoft Word Features That’ll Make Your Life Easier
Microsoft Word wouldn’t be the tool it is without its productive features. Here are several features that can help you every day.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-hidden-microsoft-word-features-will-make-life-easier…
Programming as a Second Language
Most schools view computer programming as just a technical ability. Steve McIntosh challenges today’s school curriculums to view computer programming as a substitute for foreign language in that it has quickly become essential to society.
https://www.ted.com/talks/steve_mcintosh_programming_as_a_second_language…
The 8 Best Platforms for Online Writing Courses in 2021
Looking to improve your writing skills? Then check out these online writing courses.
https://www.makeuseof.com/best-online-writing-courses-platforms/…
High schoolers, educators decry split focus of hybrid learning model
Students on both sides of hybrid model complain of tech issues, disruptions in learning.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hybrid-learning-high-school-1.6217868…
MOOCs Are Back
MOOCs are back big time. What does their resurgence mean for higher education in Canada?
Zoom now has auto-generated captions available for free accounts
The feature was previously limited to paid Zoom meeting accounts.
New research comparing online to in-person student engagement — surprising results
How, in practice, did HyFlex instruction for large lectures work out? One University of Copenhagen researcher studied exactly that in a study just published in the Danish journal, Læring og Medier (Learning and Media).
Online education, so what’s changed?
Universities are not transforming into dedicated distance or online education providers, even if the use of digital technologies on residential programmes is seeing some change. So what has changed in the online education landscape of higher education?
https://www.neilmosley.com/blog/online-education-so-whats-changed…
9 ways to use open source every day
You may be surprised to learn that the tools you use every day are open source.
30 Insanely Useful Websites That’ll Come in Handy Someday
You should bookmark these insanely useful sites because you may need them someday without realizing it!