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/…
Artifact is an AI-driven news aggregation app from the creators of Instagram
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 …
Some Excellent Social Bookmarking Tools for Teachers
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 …
What Makes a Web Browser Secure? Look for These Features
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/…
Do Your Practices Respect the Act on the Protection of Personal Information?
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 …
10 Digital Libraries Where You Can Download Ebooks for Free
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/…
ChatGPT with My Students
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 …
The 5 Best Free Screen Recording Apps Without Time Limits or Watermarks
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/…
Six of the biggest myths about online learning
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…
Computer Tips & Tricks Everyone Should Know
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 …
AI writing: The challenge and opportunity in front of education now
At every turn, academic integrity has been both supported by and tested by technology.As with any commitment to growth and innovation, it is important to acknowledge new challenges and new opportunities. Today, facing a new frontier with AI writing and …
Generate Slides with AI
MotionIt.ai creates professional slides & videos for pitch decks, conference presentations & more. Simple steps, export to Google Slides, PowerPoint & PDF.
Z-Library: The price of academic knowledge
Z-Library, recently taken offline by the FBI, was a free, online shadow library that offered students relief from these expenses. Users could download textbooks from numerous academic publishers through the site for free. For students, the shutdown of Z-Library seems …
The AI future for lesson plans is already here
This article is about the future of AI-generated lesson plans and how we might think about this development today and into the future.
The Future of Education is Personal
How will machine learning disrupt education, say five to ten years down the road? My guess: individualized tutors. Imagine a tutor working with you teaching you important concepts, walking you through examples, answering your questions, going at your own pace.…