In this post, we’ll do a refresh on the basics on PowerPoint animations.
http://blogs.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/essential-powerpoint-animations-tips/…
WhatTheFont: Figure out which fonts are being used in online images or real-world objects by taking a photo of them
Ever seen a great font in a magazine ad, poster, or on the web and wondered what font it is? Whip out your iPhone and snap a photo, or upload the text image, and WhatTheFont will identify that font in …
Which To Use – Kahoot Or Quizizz?
What you choose to use for low stakes quizzing in your class is entirely up to you. As with many things that I share, it’s not just about the one tool; it’s about developing a really sound ELT that you …
5 ways to help ‘Generation Z’ create the future
Generation Z ( Gen Z, iGen, post-millennials or Centennials) are considered the real digital natives, not the millennials. While some researchers and demographers describe Gen Zers as individuals born in the mid-1990s, many put their birth year at 2000 or …
42 Gmail Tips That Will Help You Conquer Email
Not every bit of power-user tech in Gmail requires special accessories. Plenty is possible via the main interface — or at your fingertips on the keyboard — without ever making a change to settings or installing something extra. Mastering even …
Big brother is here, and his name is Facebook
Imagine how much people have been sharing online, with friends and even the public. This includes photos, status updates, locations, all that while tagging friends who may not be aware they are being connected with photos, events, and places. It’s …
Presentation of the Week: Gen Z 2025: The Final Generation
How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas
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4 Ways Teachers Can Enable a Personalized Learning Environment
Teaching in a personalized learning environment requires teachers to shift from a “control” frame of mind to one in which students are expected to be accountable for their own learning. In return, teachers gain more autonomy in instruction and …
7 Super Screencasting Activities for School
Screencasting tools are a popular option for use in schools. At their most basic they allow you to record a video of what is on your computer screen, along with your voice, and depending on the program perhaps your webcam …
Microsoft OneNote Gets Ready for School with Flipgrid
Microsoft updated OneNote before school starts up again, adding a new way for students and teachers to engage in the classroom. The company’s notetaking app now allows users to embed content from Flipgrid, a social learning service that uses …
This is how you build the library of the future
With an ever-changing job description and a library space where books coexist with 3D printers, a teacher librarian focuses on the four C’s.
https://www.eschoolnews.com/2017/08/07/build-library-future/?all…
Rise of the racist robots – how AI is learning all our worst impulses
There is a saying in computer science: garbage in, garbage out. When we feed machines data that reflects our prejudices, they mimic them – from antisemitic chatbots to racially biased software. Does a horrifying future await people forced to …
Sony wants to digitize education records using the blockchain
Sony said last week that it has finished developing a digital system for storing and managing educational records on the blockchain. The Japanese firm is now looking to commercialize the product, in partnership with selected educational institutions, next year.…
Top 10 sites to help students check their facts
A good fact-checking site uses neutral wording, provides unbiased sources to support its claims and reliable links. Here’s a rundown of 10 of the top fact- and bias-checking sites to share with your students.