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It would probably come as a surprise to most researchers, working with assumption that citation counts as the one true measure of research excellence, that there is no accepted theory of what it is we are doing when we reference …

One strategy for these colleges to avoid extinction is to diversify—to avoid a precarious reliance on residential students. And one way to do that is by adding online programs to the mix.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-11-21-how-online-can-save-small-private-colleges-from-going-under…

Artificial intelligence and adaptive technology are making learning today more effective, efficient, and personalized.

https://www.mheducation.com/blog/thought-leadership/data-powering-future-and-now-digital-learning.html…

Microsoft’s Matt Soseman goes over some Microsoft Teams basics in a TechNet blog post. Soseman highlights five Microsoft Teams tools that can help your company collaborate in more efficient ways, using Tabs, Bots, Extensions, Connectors, and Apps. Let’s take a …

A remarkable number of Linux operating systems (distributions, or “distros”) are available, each offering different benefits.   We’ve compiled this regularly updated list of the best Linux operating systems available. Use the menu below to find a Linux distribution to suit …

I use screencast GIFs to show how-to steps on my blog and in my presentations. Videos are great, but a GIF is like a short video that loops so even if you don’t catch it the first time, you can …

To provide the most benefit, crowdsourced learning needs to be a two-way, give-and-take learning experience.

https://trainingmag.com/trgmag-article/can-learning-really-happen-crowdsourcing…

Social media hold out the promise of authenticity, but never fulfill it. In this way, they reproduce the craving for authenticity.

https://catapult.co/stories/why-you-left-social-media-a-guesswork…

Six applications of both chatbots and artificial intelligence that could have an astounding impact on education.

https://chatbotsmagazine.com/six-ways-a-i-and-chatbots-are-changing-education-c22e2d319bbf…

Studying can be a major hurdle for students. Making the most of study time can be particularly challenging as kids head back to school and try to adjust to new classes and sometimes even new surroundings. With this in mind, …

Spending some time cleaning up Windows can yield great results. Sure, your five-year-old laptop might never be able to play the latest AAA game, but you’ll still see vast improvements. Here’s the ultimate checklist for cleaning your Windows computer.

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/clean-windows-ultimate-checklist/…