Presentation of the Week: Deep Learning through Examples
Ecosia — The Search Engine That Plants Trees
Many initiatives have been put in motion to reduce the carbon footprints of the information technology industry and in a variety of ways, whether it’s moving to green energy or engineering power distribution systems. But, Ecosia has chosen to …
6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2017
To celebrate the launch of my brand-new, fully redesigned Teacher’s Guide to Tech, I’m hand-picking six ed tech tools that deserve more teachers’ attention. These are not all brand-new tools, but I thought each one offered something pretty special …
This Is How Artificial Intelligence Will Shape eLearning For Good
Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to impact our future and shape its development in many ways. But what is AI, how is it different from Machine Learning and, more importantly, how Artificial Intelligence will shape eLearning?
https://elearningindustry.com/artificial-intelligence-will-shape-elearning…
What does your ideal classroom look like?
What does your ideal classroom look like? I asked a district leader a while back what his ideal classroom looked like and he responded, “It’s hard to put my finger on it but I know it when I see …
Google’s AI Learns How To Code Machine Learning Software
A team of researchers at Google Brain AI research group has created an AI system that has designed its own machine learning software. The software that came up with these designs used the power of 800 GPUs. Interestingly, in …
10 EdTech Tools for Encouraging Classroom Collaboration
Today’s technology offers so many options for educators and students that deciding on where to begin can be overwhelming. To get started, think about one new approach that could be the catalyst for positive change in your classroom. In …
How Blockchain is overshadowing Bitcoin
Steve Jobs once said that “the ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do”. That’s the motto an anonymous person took to heart as he shook up the financial world …
The Teacher’s Guide To Wikipedia In The Classroom
This FAQ page deals with some questions that teachers, librarians and school administrators might have about the content of information in Wikipedia, and use of Wikipedia by students.
Are Education Startups The New Dot Com?
Higher Education is experiencing its own disruption. With a reorganization of the way higher education is perceived, purchased and delivered, it will demand a fortune in new products and services as well. As is, education is a trillion-dollar industry. …
5 Tools to Help Evaluate Sources in a World of Fake News
While there is no one silver bullet website that can resolve this issue, many helpful resources exist. Here are a few to help you get started in constructing your curriculum.
http://dailygenius.com/5-tools-help-evaluate-sources-world-fake-news/…
The Educator’s Guide To Copyright, Fair Use, And Creative Commons
Understanding digital copyright is an essential skill we need to understand and teach our students. With this post, we hope to dispel a few myths and pull together a complete list of resources for teachers and students to use …