When a field trip is important for the students’ learning and its realization is dependent on the weather, virtual reality is an alternative option to consider! Virtual reality has emerged as an interesting avenue to further students’ knowledge and skills …
The Best iPad Apps for 2022
Transform your iPad into a filmmaking studio, workstation, comic book reader, or painter’s canvas with our expertly curated list of apps for work or play.
Try Virtual Backgrounds and Immersive Views for Virtual Events
The immersive view option in Zoom lets you place meeting participants into specific places in the virtual background of your choosing. In this short video I demonstrate where to find and edit virtual backgrounds for Zoom and how to use …
Microsoft Office Has a New UI: What We Like and Dislike About It
Microsoft has released an Office update that brings an easier-to-use interface and a better theme. Let’s look at what’s new, and what we think.
https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-office-new-ui-what-we-like-dislike/…
Online Teacher Professional Development in Canada: A Review of the Research
This paper presents findings from a systematic review of 11 studies examining online teacher professional development (oTPD) in Canada between 2000-2020. Data from diverse research methods across Canada’s geographical regions can contribute to greater insight into the types of oTPD …
By The Numbers: MOOCs in 2021
A decade has gone by since MOOCs’ popularization. They’ve now reached 220M learners. Here are the stats.
Microsoft Defender vs. Bitdefender: What’s Best for You?
Microsoft Defender and Bitdefender are two of the best antivirus software currently available, but is it worth paying a premium for enhanced security?
https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-defender-vs-bitdefender/…
Impacts of smartphones on student’s life
Studies show that usage of smartphones among students is increasing at a fast pace.
A lot of schools and colleges have banned the use of mobile phones in educational premises owing to its harmful effects. It depends on the positive …
How to Track Downloads in Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box
If you’re sharing files through cloud hosting, it can be useful to track when those files are downloaded and how often. Here are three methods to do just that.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-track-downloads-in-google-drive-dropbox-and-box/…
The big idea: Should we leave the classroom behind?
The pandemic has driven a great leap forward in digital learning. Is there any point in looking back?
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/nov/08/the-big-idea-should-we-leave-the-classroom-behind…
Kahoot Guide to Creating Engaging and Fun Learning Games
Kahoot is a game-based learning website that allows teachers and students to create, explore, and play a wide variety of educational games. This article will help teachers, especially those new to Kahoot, discover the different features and services that this …
Understanding digital wellbeing: What is technology literacy?
Discover what technology literacy means, as we explore all there is to know about this term including the benefits and skills needed.
https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/what-is-technology-literacy…
How to Color Categorize Your Outlook Calendar
Explore how to color categorize your Outlook calendar with tips on how to do it effectively.
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-color-categorize-outlook-calendar/
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How to Use Immersive Reader in Outlook to Read and Write Better Emails
Want to maximize your email experience in Microsoft Outlook? Here’s how the Immersive Reader feature can help!
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-immersive-reader-in-outlook/…
Ten Updated Microsoft Teams Features for Teachers to Note
Mike Tholfsen is my go-to person for all things related to Microsoft Education products.
Mike’s latest video highlights ten updated Microsoft Teams features for teachers. Most of the updates apply to the awesome reading progress feature that is now in …