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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 …

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…

As reading habits change, many student newspapers are decreasing their print circulation.

http://j-source.ca/article/how-canadian-student-newspapers-are-going-digital/…

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 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 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 …

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…

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 …

Adding voice comments to your students’ documents can be an efficient way to give them feedback on their work. Voice commenting allows you to give full, customized explanations to your students. It also helps to have students literally hear the …

When you teach online, your inbox is always overflowing with student email.  And if you don’t check your messages for a day or two, look out! Here are 5 ways to deal with student email well before it snowballs out …

Virtual and augmented reality tools bring new experiences to students.

https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/08/immersive-technology-schools-rise…