Both Microsoft Teams or Zoom have merits and drawbacks. Which one is worth using for video meetings and collaboration?
https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-teams-vs-zoom-video-meetings/
…The next normal arrives: Trends that will define 2021—and beyond
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, and its effects will last. Here are some factors that business leaders should keep in mind as they prepare for the next normal.
…15 (Remote Teaching) Pedagogical Approaches
Using some of the strategies I use online with teachers, drawing upon my 25 years in the classroom, plus the work from three key research papers, here are 15 recommendations and strategies worth trying.
https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2021/01/10/15-remote-teaching-approaches/
…Students’ sense-making of personalised feedback based on learning analytics
This study examined students’ sense-making of learning analytics–based personalised feedback across four courses. Results from a combination of thematic analysis and epistemic network analysis show an association between student perceptions of their personalised feedback and how these map to subsequent …
New Microsoft Teams Features for 2021
When it comes to learning about the latest features of Microsoft Teams there is no one better to follow than Mike Tholfsen. If you’re a Microsoft Teams user, this video is for you.
https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/01/new-microsoft-teams-features-for-2021.html
…25 Ed Tech Predictions for 2021
Education technology may have come into its own during the pandemic. But will it remain front and center forever? Here, education and industry leaders alike offer their views on higher ed’s future.
https://campustechnology.com/articles/2021/01/04/25-ed-tech-predictions-for-2021.aspx
…6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2021
Because technology changes so quickly, I update the guide every year, and when I do, I also put together a list of tools I think are worth checking out in the upcoming year. Here are my six picks for 2021.…
Bringing More of a Classroom Feel to Distance Learning
Through technology, teachers can share the sights and sounds of the classroom to help remote students feel more connected.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/bringing-more-classroom-feel-distance-learning
…Mindstamp: Easily create dynamic interactive videos
Mindstamp makes it easy to quickly create interactive video experiences that include buttons, questions, hotspots, branching. You can ask questions directly in the video that are free-response, multiple-choice, audio response, video response, or drawn response.
…A new app allows teachers to use their iPhone or iPad as an overhead camera on Zoom
It’s designed to help teachers who are teaching from home due to COVID.
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/6/22217200/overviewer-app-teachers-overhead-camera-iphone-zoom
…You.com Search Engine Announced to Take on Google Search, Founder Says Will Not Rely on Ads for Results
The search engine is reportedly built using advanced natural language processing for refined relevant search results without having to rely on advertising.
…How to Create the Best Assessments
Final exams are extra tricky when it comes to art. What really makes up a semester or year’s worth of learning? From multiple-choice district assessments to final artwork projects, finding the perfect assessment is important.
https://theartofeducation.edu/2020/12/02/how-to-create-the-best-assessments/
…How to Convert a Complete Website to PDF Easily
Need to create a PDF of a webpage in a pinch? You need an online tool that can read and convert the website for you – a tool like PDFmyURL.
…Blended Learning’s New Definition
Blended learning as a concept has been around for over twenty years. However, with the rise of digital transformation, the concept has evolved.
https://www.gpstrategies.com/blog/blended-learnings-new-definition/
…Breakout rooms available this week in Microsoft Teams
Breakout rooms allow organizers to divide the meeting into sub-groups to facilitate discussions and brainstorming sessions. We are excited to announce that breakout rooms will be available this week in Microsoft Teams.
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