My immediate thought when considering, “What is Open Pedagogy?” was, the ability for learners to shape and take ownership of their own education. Here is a short, non-comprehensive list of things that I think are needed to support this …
How to get Google Assistant on your Windows, Mac, or Linux Machine
Google Assistant is Google’s answer to Amazon’s Alexa smart home assistant. Initially only available with limited functionality in the Google Allo application, Google Assistant later rolled out with the Google Home and Pixel smartphones to bring the full power …
The smartphone is eventually going to die, and then things are going to get really crazy
One day, not too soon — but still sooner than you think — the smartphone will all but vanish, the way beepers and fax machines did before it. Here’s a brief look at the slow, ceaseless march toward the …
Your brain does not process information and it is not a computer
The human brain isn’t really empty, of course. But it does not contain most of the things people think it does – not even simple things such as ‘memories’.
https://aeon.co/essays/your-brain-does-not-process-information-and-it-is-not-a-computer…
Mindmapping: The Most Useful (and Fun) Software You Don’t Have
If you don’t use mindmapping software, you don’t know the fun, efficient productivity you’re missing.
https://www.inc.com/joshua-spodek/the-most-useful-and-fun-software-you-dont-have.html…
An Excellent Sticky Notes App for Teachers
Sticky Notes HD is a great iPad note taking app to try out. The app is free right now and only for a limited period of time. It allows you to create memorable sticky notes using a wide variety …
You Think You Know Grades? Here’s How They Really Work
Today, I want to talk a little about evaluation—or what you might call “grading.” If you think about it, there are three methods you can use here. Which method you use depends upon how you view the concept of …
11 hot edtech trends to watch
The most compelling topics among educators who embrace technology for learning and teaching are not about the tech at all, but about the students. Here’s a list of the hottest trends in edtech for 2017.
3 Ways to Continue Learning at Home with Technology
A survey finds that students want to keep learning once they are home; here’s how digital tools can help.
http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/02/3-ways-continue-learning-home-technology…
Presentation of the Week: The Art of Open Data
The future we’re building — and boring
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Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales launches Wikitribune, a large-scale attempt to combat fake news
The crowd-funded news platform aims to combat fake news by combining professional journalism with volunteer fact checking: “news by the people and for the people.”
Take a Tour of the New Google Earth
A new version of Google Earth was released last week. The highlight of the new version is that it is designed to be used in your web browser. New information cards pop up whenever you enter and view a …
40 Cool Things to 3D Print Which Are Actually Useful
Stuck for ideas for what to 3D print? Bored of pointless 3D printer projects? Here is a list of cool things to 3D print which are genuinely useful.
University to monitor student social media to gauge well-being
A university is to monitor the social media posts of its students in a bid to gauge the mental well-being and general happiness of its students. The University of Buckingham is planning on introducing the measure as part of …