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Educational videos can be a great way to engage students and create a more interactive learning experience. With the right tools and a bit of creativity, anyone can create an educational video that’s both informative and engaging.  In this blog …

PowerPoint presentation by Torrey Trust, Ph.D., College of Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Vo9w4ftPx-rizdWyaYoB-pQ3DzK1n325OgDgXsnt0X0/edit#slide=id.p…

Teachers must ensure students are learning—and not just outsourcing tasks to artificial intelligence.

https://www.educationnext.org/will-chatgpt-unflip-the-classroom/…

The new AI technology could be a boon to inquiry-based instruction if used in the right ways. ChatGPT itself is a neutral tool, and how it is used depends on the intentions of those who use it.

https://www.ascd.org/blogs/leveraging-chatgpt-practical-ideas-for-educators…

The five top picks presented here are computer-base programs—not apps for mobile devices. And because they’re free you can give them all a try to determine which one best suits your needs.

https://www.shutterbug.com/content/best-free-photo-editing-software-2023-video

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From Python to Java Script, you can learn the basics of computer programming and web design with these online courses from Harvard, MIT, and Yale.

https://www.fitwirr.com/articles/computer-programming-courses/…

Social bookmarking is a way for users to save and share their favorite webpages, allowing them to easily access and organize their bookmarks from any device. They are mainly used for content curation.  They are especially useful for users who …

Most browsers claim to care about your security, but that doesn’t mean they do (especially out of the box). Here are some features to find and enable.

https://www.makeuseof.com/what-makes-web-browser-secure-look-for-features/…

The Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Bill 25) modifies the Act respecting Access to documents held by public bodies and the Protection of personal information. This Quebec Act defines the obligations of public …

If you’re looking for free ebooks to download and dive into, these digital libraries are worth checking out.

https://www.makeuseof.com/digital-libraries-download-ebooks-free/…

As many in education know, commentary about ChatGPT is appearing on the news, social media, and the internet. As I always do, I am exploring its use in my classes (elementary-level gifted education). This post describes its use in education …

These are the best free screen recording apps that have no time limit, or watermarks, and are available in high resolution videos.

https://www.makeuseof.com/free-screen-recording-apps-without-time-limits-or-watermarks/…

Want to try an online course but worried it won’t match up to learning in person? Keep reading to dismantle the biggest myths about online learning.

https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/6-myths-distance-learning…

We’ve compiled some of the handiest computer tricks you should be taking advantage of. The ultimate goal is to help you become more productive by shaving valuable seconds off your workflow. Of course, you can always pass along these tips …