What we’ll learn about the brain in the next century
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This crazy device turns any TV into a giant touchscreen
Microsoft recently announced an awesome new wall-mounted touchscreen called the Surface Hub 2 that will launch sometime next year. It works with any TV up to 65 inches, instantly transforming it into a fully functional Android-powered touchscreen.
http://bgr.com/2018/06/05/turn-tv-into-touchscreen-amazon-accessory/…
What Are the Benefits of Learning Analytics?
Learning analytics are web-based measurements and reporting about student learning that is intended to help teachers improve the knowledge and skill acquisition of their students. The data provides several benefits to aid educators and students. In this piece, we will …
The Uncertain Future of OER
“Will we ever get to a Wikipedia-type model of teaching resources, with teachers freely giving and taking textbooks, lesson plans, and tests, refining and improving them, and sharing their improvements?” My thinking here is that so long as you think …
The 101 Most Useful Websites on the Internet
Here are the most useful websites on the Internet that will make you smarter, increase productivity and help you learn new skills. These incredibly useful websites solve at least one problem really well. And they all have cool URLs that …
The Pedagogy of Digital Discussion
Digital discussion serves as a sound pedagogical strategy. The next step is to begin implementing various tools into daily lessons and learning activities.
https://esheninger.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-pedagogy-of-digital-discussion.html
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8 Reasons Why WordPress Is The Best Choice For Student Blogging
There are many tools and platforms available that allow students to publish online. WordPress is the tool of choice for the large majority of professional bloggers and online publishers. WordPress can also be an excellent choice for our students. This …
Class Tech Tips: How To Skype with an Expert in Your Classroom
Bringing an expert to your classroom can energize a lesson, create authentic connections, and inspire students! Skype is a powerful and popular video conferencing tool. In a classroom setting, Skype can be used to connect your classroom with an expert.…
Tools That Help Give Every Student a Voice in Class
A backchannel is an informal way for students interact with you and their classmates in an online forum designed to complement classroom activity.
https://practicaledtech.com/2018/06/03/tools-help-give-every-student-voice-class/…
The wheels are falling off technology in schools: Microsoft
Computer giant Microsoft warns clumsy use of technology is hurting rather than helping learning, and says schools must stop blindly letting students use devices without understanding whether they’re engaging or simply entertaining them.
The Key to 21st Century Classrooms Isn’t Tech. It’s Evolved Teaching
To explain the difference between adding technology and powerful teaching and learning, I want to share examples of three different types of classrooms I’ve visited recently.
How we’ll become cyborgs and extend human potential
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Presentation of the Week: Blockchain in the Life Sciences
Lynda.com to benefit every student, instructor and staff
eCampusOntario works on behalf of the Government of Ontario to negotiate a province-wide Lynda.com deal for every student, instructor and staff member of Ontario Colleges and Universities.
A Case For Flipping Learning—Without Videos
Barba’s approach to flipping is different—nearly excluding video entirely: instead of watching videos, students individually follow instructions and experiment with Python in the Jupyter platform first, then arrive to class with questions and work through problems together.