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Web 2.0 technology has changed the way the world operates. In the hands of educators, it can become a powerful catalyst for changing the way students learn.

http://www.iste.org/explore/ArticleDetail?articleid=46

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Learn some great techniques to start using Twitter for educational purposes.

http://mrkempnz.com/2014/09/10-steps-to-creating-the-perfect-educational-twitter-account.html

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Love the speed and security of Windows 8, but miss the transparent look of Windows 7? Or maybe the blues and greens of Windows XP? Here’s how to make Windows 8, or even 8.1, look like your favourite version of …

Habits are hard to hack. Daily rituals are way easier. You keep at something (good or bad) for several days in a row and it turns into a habit. You fall into the bad habits with ease. You have to …

Your computer knows an awful lot about you, and in a few clicks someone else can, too. It’s more important than ever to keep your digital life as hidden as possible. From password-protected files to folders with misleading names to …

Georgetown University has launched a five year modernization strategy to tie all of the disruptive technologies that are occurring into the University today as they build the University of the Future.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/vala-afshar/building-the-university-o_b_5889016.html

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Are you teaching students good study skills? Do you want to introduce mobile apps that can be used on your students’ personal devices? You’re bound to find something on this list that can help you and your students this school …

Here is one of my favourite Google search posters that is ideal for classroom use. In this free downloadable poster, students will get to learn about 7 important tips on how to conduct  an efficient search query on Google.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/10/a-must-see-poster-featuring-7-google.html…

Whatever you motive for wanting to use screen sharing, this collection of web tools is definitely a good place to start with.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/10/6-great-tools-to-share-your-computer.html

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Talking about mistakes and failure, today’s post features 7 of the best TED Talks on some great personalities and how how they have learned from their own failures.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/03/8-wonderful-ted-talks-on-learning-from.html

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Modern edtech often allows hugely enjoyable ways of learning, and even fun ways of running a school. See the major possibilities presented by augmented reality to teachers.

http://www.innovatemyschool.com/industry-expert-articles/item/1085-augmented-learning-using-augmented-reality-in-schools.html

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The 10 Current and Future Edtech Trends Infographic takes a look at some of the biggest edtech trends of the modern classroom and also what’s coming soon to a classroom near you.

http://elearninginfographics.com/10-current-future-edtech-trends-infographic/

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