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How to inspire every child to be a lifelong reader
Mobility, Accessibility, Data and Open Futures: MoodleMoot Canada 2018 Highlights
In late February 2018, Moodle users, developers, administrators and enthusiasts made the pilgrimage to Toronto’s York University for the 2018 edition of MoodleMoot Canada. Among the attendees were 2 members of the Quebec college network, François Lizotte (DECclic) and Rafael …
Internet addiction and online gaming disorder on the rise
In our modern world, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, enabling us to be more connected and efficient than ever before. But our move online has also resulted in the serious and growing global phenomenon …
12 Great Books on The Importance of Game-based Learning
Games (including video games) are important pedagogical elements that can help students thrive academically in school and outside school. Backing up this argument is a collection of scholarly research papers and books that clearly highlight the importance of gaming in …
Building a Blockchain
We’ve all heard about blockchains, but what are they? It can be a complicated concept. The best way to learn, of course, is to roll up your sleeves and build a blockchain engine. That’s what I did.
https://halfanhour.blogspot.ca/2018/03/building-blockchain.html…
How Canadian student newspapers are going digital
As reading habits change, many student newspapers are decreasing their print circulation.
http://j-source.ca/article/how-canadian-student-newspapers-are-going-digital/…
22 Powerful Tools to Create and Edit your Own Instructional Videos
When it comes to video editing, you may be wondering what’s the best tool to use. The plethora of available software makes it even harder to choose. We did the hard work and the testing and curated the best software …
Here Is the Best Language Learning App for You
We tested five of the best Rosetta Stone-style apps. Now pick the one that’s right for you.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-21/five-language-learning-apps-tested-and-reviewed…
The father of the world wide web is one disappointed dad
The centralization of the web has ruined what it was, Tim Berners-Lee wrote in an open letter.
https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/12/the-father-of-the-world-wide-web-is-one-disappointed-dad/…
Personalized Learning Starts with Less Teacher Talk, More Student Voice
Personalized learning is becoming a big part of the 21st century classroom. It’s a new approach to teaching and learning that involves less teacher talking and more input from students, and it’s changing the way students are learning around the …
10 Habits of Tech-savvy Professors
Your students need an education infused with technology, and it’s your responsibility to become a tech-expert yourself. We’re breaking down the top 10 habits of tech-savvy professors! Implement these in your professional life and regain control of the classroom.
http://www.thetechedvocate.org/10-habits-tech-savvy-professors…
12 Alternatives to Google Image Search – Comparison Chart
Unless they’re introduced to other options, Google Images tends to be the default image search tool for students and adults. Google Images is convenient, but it’s not the best place for students to find images that are in the public …