Putting students in contact with their future work environment is, for them, as formative as it is motivating. In a course that I teach in the Paramedic Care Program, I had the exceptional collaboration of 4 paramedics who agreed to …
Seven post-pandemic trends for 2021 and beyond
We’ve picked out seven specific trends that we’ve seen change or accelerate during the recent lockdown, and that we think you should watch out for over the next 12-24 months. So here’s our list of seven post-pandemic trends to look …
The educational ‘metaverse’ is coming
The universities best equipped with digital infrastructure and savvy human resources will emerge as the new leaders − no matter where they are, says Kwang Hyung Lee.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/educational-metaverse-coming…
Preparing Educators to Teach in a Digital Age
The main purpose of this article is to present and reflect on the applications of the book Teaching in a Digital Age in two educational settings in Iran and Austria and the main focus is on the application of the …
Apps to Help Students Record Audio Feedback
In today’s post we are re-sharing with you this collection of what we think are some the best audio recording apps we reviewed in the past. We came up with apps for both Android and iPad.
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2021/05/apps-to-help-students-record-audio.html…
How to access information offline anywhere on the globe with these apps
If you have sufficient storage space, you can carry Wikipedia, maps, translation and weather apps with you wherever you go—even if there’s no internet connection.
Top 7 Artificial Intelligence Apps
Smartphones equipped with artificial intelligence apps take note of our usage data and behavior patterns to make suggestions and automate mundane tasks.
Microsoft Teams: Now the Whiteboard feature is getting a major revamp
Microsoft has announced a slew of new features coming to the Teams Whiteboard app, primarily aimed at improving the experience for students and teachers participating in remote and in-person lessons.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-teams-now-the-whiteboard-feature-is-getting-a-major-revamp/…
Why we remember more by reading – especially print – than from audio or video
Is comprehension the same whether a person reads a text onscreen or on paper? And are listening and viewing content as effective as reading the written word when covering the same material?
Originality Reports- An Easy Way to Check for Missing Citations
Originality reports is a Google Drive feature introduced that helps teachers conduct originality scans on students work. Instead of the traditional way of using Google Search to look for plagiarism, Originality reports, which is integrated with Classroom and Assignments , …
How to Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting on a Smartphone or Desktop
The Microsoft Teams app is great for video conferences and virtual meetings. Here’s how to join a meeting using it.
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-join-microsoft-teams-meeting/…
My Ten Favorite “Hidden” Office 365 Features
Here are some interesting “hidden” features of Office 365 for teachers and students.
https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/05/my-ten-favorite-hidden-office-365.html…
Virtual reality: could it be the next big tool for education?
Virtual Reality training is becoming more common in teaching. A study in VR training has shown it is more effective than traditional teaching at developing technical, practical and socio-emotional skills. The study also found students who complete VR training reported …
How to Set Up Zoom’s New ‘Immersive View’
It goes without saying that we’re tired of seeing our coworkers’ faces in small boxes on Zoom—and maybe we’re even looking forward to being in the same room again. With Zoom’s new Immersive View feature, you can join other meeting …
What Happens When You Close the Door on Remote Proctoring? Moving Toward Authentic Assessments with a People-Centered Approach
The COVID-19 pandemic made traditionally proctored in-person exams impossible. This article provides a summary of the arguments against institutional adoption of remote proctoring services with a focus on equity, an account of the decision to avoid remote proctoring on the …