BookWidgets provides you with the tools to both add interactivity to your lessons and decrease your paperwork.
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2021/10/transform-paper-tests-and-worksheets.html…
The easiest programming languages to learn
Adding programming languages to your skill set can open new career opportunities or increase your earning potential. But what are the easiest programming languages to learn?
https://www.zdnet.com/article/easiest-programming-languages-to-learn/…
When Returning to Campus, I Realized I Miss Virtual Courses
College instructors may consider the potential of hybrid pedagogy in the traditional in-person teaching.
How Can Quebec Become a Leader in Distance Learning?
The health measures adopted since the spring of 2020 have forced students to rediscover the pleasures of distance learning. Now that the necessary technological infrastructure is in place, is it feasible for Quebec universities to try to attract a larger …
The 8 Best Tools to Compare Two PDFs Side by Side
Sometimes you may need to identify or verify the changes made to a PDF. You can compare two PDF files easily using these PDF comparison tools.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tools-compare-two-pdfs-side-by-side/…
Tech tools for teaching in a classroom during a pandemic
A handful of gadgets can make working in a classroom a lot easier.
https://www.theverge.com/22721266/teacher-tech-gadgets-classroom-microphone-projector…
7 Handy Websites to Create Awesome Worksheets
If you regularly find yourself making worksheets, these seven handy websites will help you make some awesome worksheets.
https://www.makeuseof.com/websites-to-create-worksheets
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Study By Carnegie Mellon University Finds Learning More Effective When ‘interactive’
New research has found that engaging students through active study, discussions, feedback and AI-enhanced technologies result in improved academics.
The Myth of the Pedagogically Neutral LMS
A system as complex and all encompassing as an LMS is not simply taking you from A to B, it defines how you work, it creates opportunities and also imposes limits.” There’s a term for this in the industry: “opinionated …
Here Is An Excellent Screen Recording Tool for Teachers
Recordcast combines two main functionalities: screen recording and video editing. Recordcast allows you to record your screen in three different modes: you can record your webcam only, your screen only, or both screen and webcam.
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2021/10/here-is-excellent-screen-recording-tool.html…
Boosting Your Teaching with Digital Technology: A Compilation of Free and Intuitive Digital Tools
“Over the years, while teaching at a distance and in person, I have tested many digital tools with my students. I am sharing with you a listing of my favorites: free and easy-to-use digital tools. I hope this list of …
Why I Went from Proctored Exams to Open-book
Every course is unique and has different learning goals. Open-book exams aren’t for all courses and the addition of short answer questions increases the grading load, which may not possible to handle. But, this experience has opened my eyes to …
Back in the classroom, teachers are finding pandemic tech has changed their jobs forever
Teachers are grappling with the best way to educate students in a partial or fully virtual environment.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/01/virtual-teaching-hybrid-learning-coronavirus/…
Using OneNote as a Reference Notebook for Students During Their Practicum
At the college’s clinic, Dental Technology students need a reference notebook. In the winter 2020 session, instead of a paper notebook, I used the Microsoft OneNote notebook with my students. I observed nothing but benefits!
40 OneNote and Outlook Tips for Teachers and Students
Great tips from Mike Tholfsen, a product manager for Microsoft Education and the producer of some excellent Microsoft product tutorial videos for teachers.
https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/10/40-onenote-and-outlook-tips-for.html
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