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The University of Iowa recently released the final report for its Future of Work@Iowa project. The project sought to “reimagine” how and where employees work after the pandemic, with a focus on “understanding the long-term potential for remote and hybrid …

Loom is a video messaging platform that allows users to record, share, and view videos anywhere. Here are some creative ways to use it in remote work.

https://www.makeuseof.com/creative-ways-to-use-loom-remote-working/…

The metaverse is the latest tech frontier, with Facebook (now called Meta) and other tech giants rushing to build a parallel social and professional universe in virtual and augmented reality. And plenty of schools and colleges are wondering: Will this …

Over the past two years we’ve seen a rapid digital acceleration in the workplace, in order to support the growing number of hybrid workers. However, it’s not only the workplace where this acceleration has happened. The education sector is greatly …

Wordtune is an artificial intelligence-powered writing assistant that helps users improve their writing style. Wordtune understands the context of your writing and provides you with smart suggestions to improve the flow and clarity of you writing.

https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2022/05/wordtune-great-artificial-intelligence.html

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Your personal information should always be kept private. But what should you do if it appears on Google Search?

https://www.makeuseof.com/remove-personal-information-google-search-results/…

This is an extensive resource that “answers small to medium-sized heritage organization’s most pressing and frequently asked digital questions.” It’s divided into four themes of 25 questions each, ranging from “How can I undertake digital marketing on a budget?” to …

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems for learning environments have traditionally been designed to help students, however new AI systems are being designed to assist or support educators. Teachers want to be in the loop as they lead classrooms, develop lessons, grade …

How aware are you of cybersecurity risks in your work as a learning professional? Whether or not we realize it, we all deal with large amounts of data in our professional activities, much of it belonging to others. During this …

High textbook costs continue to prove a barrier to college for some students, with some studies showing that many students skip textbook purchases even if they worry it’ll harm their grades because of the price tag. These days low-cost alternatives …

Once you add a second monitor to your PC, you’ll wonder how you made do with just one. Here’s how to add another monitor to Windows 11.

https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-11-multiple-monitor-set-up/…

One big theme in education-innovation circles is that the professional world is changing faster than ever, and so schools and colleges must adjust how they teach to meet those needs. One college in St. Louis, Maryville University, is embracing that …

Use these computer diagnostic tools to run a PC health check and fix issues. Great for Windows 10 diagnostics and support.

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/13-windows-diagnostics-tools-check-pcs-health/…

Student belonging is an ongoing process that requires outreach and a good user experience, writes a researcher and communications expert at WGU Labs.

https://www.highereddive.com/news/how-online-programs-can-keep-students-from-disengaging-and-help-them-feel-t/621910/…

Mind maps are inclusive tools and tend to give students divergent learning styles. Students can use them to collaboratively or individually brainstorm ideas, plan for projects, document outlines, create presentations, write short summaries, and many more. The collection below features …