Blocks banners, pop-ups and video ads – even on Facebook and YouTube. Unobtrusive ads aren’t being blocked in order to support websites.
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Now You Can Edit Microsoft Office Files in Google Drive
The updated mobile apps for Docs, Sheets and Slides come with Office editing built right in, and the new Chrome extension allows you to edit and share files directly from Google Drive, Gmail or from your Chromebook, where the extension …
Personalized Learning Can Benefit Students (Infographic)
One-size-fits-all” education may have been sufficient years ago. It’s not now. Today, a personalized learning approach that uses technology in the classroom to pace instruction to match students’ needs and tailor learning to their interests works—for both learners and teachers.…
20 New Facts About Flipped Learning in Higher Ed
Comprehensive research and case study analysis reveals 20 new facts about Flipped Learning.
http://www.ecampusnews.com/top-news/20-new-facts-flipped-learning-higher-ed/
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How Educators Around The World Are Implementing Mobile Learning
In less than a decade, mobile technology has spread to the furthest corners of the planet. Of the estimated 7 billion people on Earth, 6 billion now have access to a working mobile phone. How schools respond to the growth …
3 Tips for Protecting Cloud-Based Data
What follows are some tips for identifying and addressing issues involving encrypting cloud-based files to safeguard sensitive data.
http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2014/07/3-tips-protecting-cloud-based-data
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A List of the Essential iPad Apps
This list focuses specifically on apps that really shine on the iPad, so no half-done, blown up iPhone apps here.
http://lifehacker.com/lifehacker-pack-for-ipad-our-list-of-the-essential-ipa-839840273
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How to speak so that people want to listen
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Presentation of the Week: Wearable Devices and the Future of Mobile Learning
How Much Multitasking Should Be Done In The Classroom?
The handy infographic below takes a look at the perils of multitasking. Does it shed any light on the question above for you? Are you a teacher that strictly polices device use to keep students on task, or do you …
Paddlet Mini: A New Tool to Easily Bookmark and Share Resources with Students
Padlet Mini is easy and simple to use. Once you install it on your browser you can then easily bookmark websites with one click. Padlet Mini allows to either add the bookmarked website to an existing Padlet from your account …
A New Way to Connect Teachers With Technology
I’m excited to launch a new free product called Graphite in collaboration with Common Sense Media. Graphite will focus initially on ratings and reviews for educational web sites, apps, and services. A staff of experienced educators will offer their own …
Apple launches iTunes U 2.0 with iPad-based course creation, student discussions, more
Apple have just issued a significant update to its iTunes U application for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The application focuses on enhancements for both teachers and students, and the application was first announced by Apple last week alongside …
Curation as a Tool for Teaching and Learning
What is curation and how can it be used as a tool for student and teacher learning? This essay will investigate what curation is and the different contexts it is used in.
https://storify.com/hbailie/curation-as-a-tool-for-teaching-and-learning-1…
10 Signs You Are a Tech-Savvy Teacher
Becoming a tech-savvy teacher isn’t easy and it actually takes quite a long time. The below are just a few of the many signs you’re a plugged-in and connected educator.
http://dailygenius.com/tech-savvy-teacher/
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