Using a new app in the classroom is fun and exciting, but it can also be tricky. Finding the right app, making sure it works and setting it up can all take up time and frustrate teachers. Make implementing new …
Kaptivo looks to digitally transform the lowly whiteboard
At Kaptivo, a company that’s bringing high-tech image recognition, motion capture and natural language processing technologies to the lowly whiteboard, executives are hoping that the second time is the charm.
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/07/kaptivo-looks-to-digitally-transform-the-lowly-whiteboard/…
Holodeck-style holograms could revolutionize videoconferencing
Holographic videoconferencing, a smart wall, and a smart-watch projector offer new ways to interact with data and each other.
http://www.kurzweilai.net/round-up-three-radical-new-user-interfaces…
As Facebook Shows Its Flaws, What Might A Better Social Network Look Like?
As some Facebook users talk about leaving the platform, ideas for a different type of social network are beginning to emerge.
To design better tech, understand context
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Free Tools Students Can Use to Produce Animated Videos
Creating an animated video can be a great extension to many writing projects. Here’s a short list of some of my favorite options for making animated videos.
http://practicaledtech.com/2018/04/29/free-tools-students-can-use-to-create-animated-videos/…
Survey: Higher ed leaders prioritize institutional analytics over learning analytics
A survey released by Ellucian found that a majority of universities are investing in data analytics programs to improve operational efficiency.
https://edscoop.com/survey-universities-are-investing-in-data-analytics…
5 Great Gmail Add-ons for Teachers
A lot of interesting things are taking place in Gmail. Besides the new powerful features introduced recently, Gmail users can now integrate and access third party add-ons that work directly on Gmail. In today’s post, we have curated for you …
Google Arts & Culture now lets you explore Earth’s historic locations
There’s no lack of historic locations to visit on out fair planet, but most of them are constantly under threat of disappearing. However, a company named CyArk has dedicated itself to archiving them before that happens. It’s possible that you’ve …
10 Ways to Use Student-Created Videos in the Classroom
Students love creating videos, and a “bring your device” policy makes it easy to provide video equipment to everyone in your classroom. Here are ten ways to use student-created videos in the classroom:
http://www.thetechedvocate.org/10-ways-to-use-student-created-videos-in-the-classroom/…
Our 3 Favorite Features of the new Gmail
Last week, Gmail was updated with a brand new version introducing several new features. At first glance, much of Gmail may seem the same as the previous version however with a close eye, you will notice several important updates. Here …
Forget Smartphone Addiction. Here’s What Experts Are Really Worried About
Our phones are not the problem when it comes to gadget addiction. It’s an excessive desire to collect micro-feedback about ourselves. Experts have found that we’re constantly checking for feedback, and it’s addictive.
Where Classroom Design Meets Design Thinking
Everybody comes to me with the catalog and says, ‘We love these tables, what do you think?’ Nobody comes to me and says, ‘We have this incredible vision for learning, what do you think?’
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-04-30-where-classroom-design-meets-design-thinking…
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