Remixing is the act of taking previously created works or artefacts and adapting them in some way. Sometimes several works are combined or ‘mashed up’ to create new versions. In the digital age, where many have access to the …
Facebook launches new website to help nonprofits master the platform
The social media giant announced a new website dedicated to resources for nonprofits and NGOs to get the most out of their Facebook Pages. The new site reads like an extensive instruction manual, covering everything from setting up a …
Robots won’t replace teachers because they can’t inspire us
Not replacing teachers doesn’t mean AI won’t have an effect. Artificial intelligence could, say, heavily influence how the human teacher runs the show, giving that instructor more time to focus on the three skills Koller identified as irreplaceable: Content …
12 Productivity Tools For Tech-savvy Teachers
Technology is constantly evolving, and the teacher’s role can easily be enhanced by the many tools available online. We’ve outlined 12 productivity tools in four categories that all tech-savvy teachers should consider.
http://www.brilliant-insane.com/2016/06/12-productivity-tools-for-tech-savvy-teachers.html…
Google Forms Can Now Automatically Grade Quizzes Without an Add-on
Google made it easier than ever to have quizzes scored for you and to show students their scores. Now when you create a Google Form you can go into the Form settings and choose the quiz option. Within the …
‘Teachers must embrace new technology or risk becoming obsolete’
‘In the past I have always said that a computer could never replace a teacher, because learning was based on relationships. Today, I am not so sure’.
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20 great ways to text students with Remind 101
Text message is the new e-mail, and it’s the best way to contact students outside of class. Here are 20 great ways to use texting with students.
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2014/06/02/20-great-ways-to-text-students-with-remind-101/…
How Technology Hijacks People’s Minds — from a Magician and Google’s Design Ethicist
When using technology, we often focus optimistically on all the things it does for us. But I want to show you where it might do the opposite.
How To Brainstorm Like A Googler
To solve a big question, you first have to focus on the user you’re solving it for—then everything else will follow.
http://www.fastcompany.com/3061059/your-most-productive-self/how-to-brainstorm-like-a-googler…
Amazon Launches ‘Inspire,’ a Free Education Resource Search Platform for Educators
A free, mostly-OER platform, Amazon Inspire works like a search engine for educational videos, lesson plans and games. Users can search by criteria like topics, standards, grade level, and time to complete. Additionally, they can rate materials with 1 …
How computers are learning to be creative
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Presentation of the Week: Intro to Documenting
Everything you think you know about AI is wrong
The point is that there’s nothing predetermined about general AI when so much of our current research efforts are being poured into very specific branches of the field — buckets of knowledge that do more to facilitate the use of …
Kiddom: an easier way to manage standards-based grading
Kiddom allows teachers to assign work that is best suited to each student’s learning style and tracks student progress, all in one place.
Making More Effective Use of Availability Hours with a Booking Platform
Youcanbook.me can help you get organised and put an end to the long exchange of emails or MIOs trying to find a date and time for appointments. Everyone can benefit from using this tool – teachers, education advisors, student …