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Different universities, colleges, and high schools have different standards. What is good and allowed for one, will be a red flag for another one. Mostly, no more than 20% of text coincidence can be tolerated, while more means the text …

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/…

After a few years of staying mostly under the radar, Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are back with a new project. It’s an app called Artifact, a name Systrom told Platformer’s Casey Newton is designed to evoke the …

The highly anticipated new displays include new features and options focused on sustainability and ease of use, for a strategic long-term investment for schools.

https://edcircuit.com/smart-technologies-rolls-out-two-new-editions-of-the-only-true-multi-user-interactive-display/…

If you’re looking for a little weekend project, starting a YouTube channel could be a good one for you. Whether you make a YouTube channel simply to share instructional videos with your students or you make a YouTube channel with …

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…

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/…