A professor has used Minecraft to teach a class on the history and culture of modernity. The course was based entirely within the game server, with instructions, in-class communication and course work almost exclusively carried out within the Minecraft world …
eFlow: The Lebanese startup teaching courses on messenger
Eflow has worked with several international NGOs, including UNICEF and UNHCR and now has 12,000 learners on its platform, with plans to branch into English, Spanish and French. It recently won the UN-backed World Summit Awards for inclusion and empowerment.…
Are Handwritten Notes Still Worth It?
Students have to make do with what they have, and whether it involves notebooks, apps, or a combination of both, the easier the process is, the better the school year will be.
https://yr.media/tech/handwritten-notes-google-notion-jordan-pagkalinawan/…
Adobe Premiere Pro vs. Photoshop: Which Is Better for Video Editing?
Premiere Pro is a leading video editor, but don’t discount Photoshop’s video editing capabilities. Let’s compare them.
https://www.makeuseof.com/adobe-premiere-pro-vs-photoshop-for-video-editing/…
The Metaverse Is Not a Place
A lot of people think that the Metaverse is about a place, but one definition of this is it’s about a time when basically immersive digital worlds become the primary way that we live our lives and spend our time.…
4 scenarios for the future of postsecondary data and analytics
A number of technologies and practices have great potential to impact postsecondary data and analytics adoption.
Three Ways Web3 Will Change Education For Good
Let’s cut through the jargon and get to the core of it: Web3 is the evolution of the world wide web. The web has gone through three iterations as a result of emerging technologies.
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2022/08/17/three-ways-web3-will-change-education-for-good/…
Tips To Being More Productive In The Classroom With EdTech
EdTech is here to provide smarter options with a wider reach, using technology and integrating innovative solutions, to the existing education system, and so enhancing the pedagogy and learning process. How can we be sure we are utilizing it fully …
How to Convert an Image With Handwriting to Text Using OCR
Need to digitize handwritten notes for editing or save them for later? Here are the best OCR tools to convert handwriting to text.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/convert-handwriting-text-ocr/
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Education In The New Normal- Technologies That Are Driving Remote Learning
Thanks to remote education technologies, the industry is thriving and students have opportunities to learn, even as schools, colleges, and universities are shut down. So it becomes important to understand what is happening now and what lies ahead on the …
Listy is a simple, free way to catalog your favorite stuff
You can list your favorite albums, books, movies, TV shows, video games, sites, apps, wines, beers or social posts.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90778805/listy-is-a-simple-free-way-to-catalog-your-favorite-stuff…
16 Free Portable Apps for Students They Can Carry Everywhere
It’s time to get back to school, and, uh-oh; your school laptop doesn’t allow you to install any programs! Whether you need your preferred writing program or rely on desktop management apps to stay productive, portable apps for Windows are …
Convertio- A Good OCR and File Conversion Tool for Teachers and Students
Convertio is a file conversion tool that allows you to convert your files and documents to any format. Convertio supports numerous conversions between more than 300 different file formats. Convertio also offers optical character recognition (OCR) service that lets you …
2022 Top Tools for Learning
It is time once again for my top 10 list of learning tools for Jane Hart’s Annual Top Tools for Learning roundup.
https://mike-taylor.org/2022/08/02/2022-top-tools-for-learning/…
Why You Should Use Microsoft’s OneDrive Personal Cloud Storage
If you’re a Windows user, you have a powerful storage package right at your fingertips.
https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-onedrive-personal-benefits/…