The spelling and grammar rules do not apply on the Millennial Internet. That’s because millennials have created a new rulebook for a variant of written English unique to social media. A rulebook which states that deliberately misspelled words and misused …
Here Is Another Excellent Website to Help Students Learn Coding
Codesters is another excellent website we are adding to our collection of coding resources. Codesters provides students with an easy and simple editor where they can engage in creative coding projects using Python.
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2018/04/here-is-another-excellent-website-to.html…
How babies learn – and why robots can’t compete
If we could understand how the infant mind develops, it might help every child reach their full potential. But seeing them as learning machines is not the answer.
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/apr/03/how-babies-learn-and-why-robots-cant-compete…
Math can help uncover cancer’s secrets
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Presentation of the Week: Why Teachers Are More Important than Ever
Universal Design for Learning Is About Access
UDL points to the obvious: some people need to be accommodated, sometimes permanently, sometimes just for the moment. “Placing options in the design of our courses, and having more choices for students in how they interact with materials, with each …
12 Things students can do with their phones in class, other than texting
Most teachers will agree that texting, social networking and using other online communication apps on their smartphones will interfere with college students’ learning. However, many teachers do not realise the potential of these powerful devices in education.
The Edublogger’s Guide To Podcasting
This guide will help you understand what podcasts are, why they’re popular, and how to access or create your own podcasts. We’ve also included a PDF with 50 ideas for student created podcasts.
Why No One Finishes An Online Course—And Why It Doesn’t Matter
The demand for online courses is exploding right now. Here’s why completion rates in online courses are so low, and why they don’t matter.
https://www.influencive.com/why-no-one-finishes-online-courses…
Using Amazon Alexa in the Classroom
With Amazon Alexa working through the inexpensive Echo Dot using Wi-Fi, you can transform your classroom into an interactive learning space where students are using voice-controlled searches in the classroom the same way they will in their future homes and …
In Just 4 Hours, Google’s AI Mastered All The Chess Knowledge in History
In a new paper, Google researchers detail how their latest AI evolution, AlphaZero, developed “superhuman performance” in chess, taking just four hours to learn the rules before obliterating the world champion chess program, Stockfish.
https://futurism.com/4-hours-googles-ai-mastered-chess-knowledge-history/…
Protect your privacy online with these data-guarding browser extensions
A number of browser extensions will warn you about web trackers, stop them from following you around the internet, and generally give you control over your data. We picked five of the best add-ons for fighting web trackers.
https://www.popsci.com/browser-extensions-fight-web-trackers…
Critical Thinking for Educators
“I’ve focused this article on critical thinking for educators because I am concerned that teachers and school administrators are exposed to a lot of misinformation about critical thinking. Various writers have developed ‘their own’ approach to critical thinking, which sometimes …
How to manipulate Facebook and Twitter instead of letting them manipulate you
Twitter and Facebook have vast control over our online lives. Here are six ways to take it back.
Are Robo-Instructors The Future Of Corporate Training?
Google and YouTube are the de facto training departments for many organizations. But the science of learning suggests the best instruction is still human-led.
https://www.fastcompany.com/40552937/are-robo-instructors-the-future-of-corporate-training…