Deploying machine learning and advanced analytics thoughtfully and to their full potential may support improvements in student access, success, and the overall student experience.
What open-source alternatives are there to Microsoft Office?
For computer users of all ages, the idea of an “Office Suite” is intimately linked with Microsoft. Word, Excel, and Powerpoint are now taught in schools, installed by default on our PCs, an essential skill on our résumés, and is …
3 Ways to Stop Your Phone From Being Tracked
Your smartphone can be used to track you in many ways, but you can keep this to a minimum if you’re diligent. Here, we’ll teach you how.
Five Great Speech to Text Chrome Extensions to Try Out
Speech to text, or voice to text, technology uses the power of speech recognition to enable you to navigate the web using simple voice commands. Several platforms have already adopted this technology popular among them is Google Search. With a …
15 Must-Have Windows Apps and Software for Any New PC
Got a new computer? Here’s the essential Windows 10 software you need when setting up a new PC.
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Boosting Engagement With Social Annotation!
In my experience, students of all ages need help to stay focused. In theory, annotation helps them pay attention while reading. The act of commenting and questioning enables a closer read so it also helps students understand the ideas in …
Creepy AI Reconstructs Your Portrait Based Only on Your Voice
Turning speech into text has become so common that i’s a part of almost every smartphone. But have you ever thought about turning your speech into a portrait? Researchers have, and they’ve even made it possible. Artificial intelligence scientists at …
The real reason why Facebook knows so much about you and how to stop it
Is Facebook always listening? The truth is, it doesn’t need to. Facebook also knows what you do elsewhere because you might have connected apps sharing your data. You can stop that.
Reading on a smartphone promotes overactivity in the prefrontal cortex and lowers reading comprehension, study finds
A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports lends support to a body of research suggesting that reading on electronic devices reduces comprehension. The study found that reading on a smartphone promotes overactivity in the prefrontal cortex, less frequent …
The State of Education Video 2022
The last time the Streaming Media Sourcebook included “The State of Video in Education” was 2 years ago. Since then two significant revolutions took place. One was the massive expansion of synchronous video usage in schools. The other was the …
Reading Progress in Teams: a Pronunciation and Diction Coach for Your Students
Do you teach a second or foreign language? Do you have students whose first language is not the language of instruction? Do you teach a discipline in which the accurate pronunciation of field-related terminology is important? Then you may be …
20 ways to use OrbitNote for PDFs in the classroom
PDF files are a helpful classroom tool. Use OrbitNote to give your students’ PDF files new superpowers and level up learning.
11 Tips to Take Better Notes With Microsoft OneNote
These 12 tips show you how to take better notes in Microsoft OneNote. Today, digital note-taking is as much about skill, as it is about the tool.
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Fastest Online Whiteboard for Collaboration
Whether you are a student, teacher, or professional, Dojoit gives you a shared learning space that takes your work and creativity to the next level.
Human challenges in implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)is an excellent balance between security and convenience when it comes to protecting your users’ accounts and data. Implementing an effective MFA system helps your organization maintain compliance with data protection regulations and reduce your legal liability if …