Do you teach a second or foreign language? Do you have students whose first language is not the language of instruction? Do you teach a discipline in which the accurate pronunciation of field-related terminology is important? Then you may be …
20 ways to use OrbitNote for PDFs in the classroom
PDF files are a helpful classroom tool. Use OrbitNote to give your students’ PDF files new superpowers and level up learning.
11 Tips to Take Better Notes With Microsoft OneNote
These 12 tips show you how to take better notes in Microsoft OneNote. Today, digital note-taking is as much about skill, as it is about the tool.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-tips-take-better-notes-microsoft-onenote/…
These Smart Glasses Want to Replace Your Laptop
Nimo is a mini-computer that sits on your head and gives you six virtual screens to work with when you’re away from your desk.
Why has higher education decided on Zoom?
Question for you all: why are so many colleges and universities using Zoom, after two+ years of the pandemic?
https://bryanalexander.org/education-and-technology/why-has-higher-education-decided-on-zoom/
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5 Ways to Build an Engaging Presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint
Follow these tips to make your PowerPoint presentations stand out and keep your audience interested.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tips-for-engaging-powerpoint-presentations/…
Artificial intelligence beats eight world champions at bridge
Victory marks milestone for AI as bridge requires more human skills than other strategy games.
Can Personalized Learning Be Scaled to Ease Teacher Burdens and Close Achievement Gaps?
Not only do we need to meet kids individually where they are, but we also have to ease the burden that teachers face.
How robots can assist students with disabilities
New tools use artificial intelligence to assist students with autism and dyslexia and address accessibility for those who are blind or deaf.
https://bdnews24.com/technology/2022/03/30/how-robots-can-assist-students-with-disabilities…
5 Best Security Practices for Working Remotely
Establishing security practices for working remotely is critical when working from home. There are many things to consider when onboarding a new employee or reviewing proper security protocols with existing staff. Below are some helpful tips for any organization to …
KeyTips in Microsoft Office: What They Are and How to Use Them
KeyTips are keyboard shortcuts for using the functions in the ribbon menu in Microsoft Office applications. Here’s how to use them effectively.
https://www.makeuseof.com/keytips-microsoft-office-how-to-use/
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Defining quality and online learning
Are the existing quality assurance standards and rubrics for online learning appropriate for all forms of delivery, including in-person teaching and/or synchronous online learning? Or do we need different quality assurance rubrics for different forms of delivery?
https://www.tonybates.ca/2022/03/24/defining-quality-and-online-learning/…
Handbook of Open, Distance and Digital Education
Provides a unique and comprehensive overview of ODE in the age of digital transformation in education. Offers an in-depth discussion on various issues related to ODE from historical and cross-cultural perspectives. Allows researchers, scholars and students to conduct their own …
How to Get Google Docs to Read to You
You can better understand a document by listening to it read aloud. Here’s how to make Google Docs read to you.
What Is Multi-Factor Authentication? Why Should You Use It?
Considered the gold standard for account security, multi-factor authentication (MFA) makes it easy to secure your digital communications.
https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-multi-factor-authentication/…