Despite arguments to the contrary, computers can be effective for note taking—if we adequately support students in using them.
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/the-4ss-of-note-taking-beth-holland…
The Spotify of the textbook world takes off as Bibliotech is go
As libraries look to widen access to core texts, how can they make this affordable to both universities and students?
How AI can enhance our memory, work and social lives
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Presentation of the Week: Deep Learning Explained
The Algorithm That Makes Preschoolers Obsessed With YouTube
Surprise eggs and slime are at the center of an online realm that’s changing the way the experts think about human development.
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Real Questions About Artificial Intelligence in Education
AI has gotten good at making certain things easy. But that’s concerning. Thinking hard about things doesn’t come naturally to us. Growth and comfort cannot coexist.
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-07-30-real-questions-about-artificial-intelligence-in-education…
Instead of Textbooks, Why not Pay Teachers for Content?
Why don’t we take some of the money we’re hemorrhaging on expensive, print-based textbooks that aren’t interactive and don’t effectively capture students’ imagination—and use it to pay our teachers more money for their efforts instead?
http://www.theedadvocate.org/instead-textbooks-not-pay-teachers-content/…
Why Schools Should Be Wary Of Free Tech Products – And Startups Shouldn’t Make Them
There really is no such a thing as a free education technology product for the user — because what’s more valuable than money? Data. If educators bring free tools into classrooms or schools, they maybe be giving their students’ …
6 areas of AI and machine learning to watch closely
Here are six areas of AI that are particularly noteworthy in their ability to impact the future of digital products and services. I describe what they are, why they are important, how they are being used today and include …
8 Useful Tips for Teachers Experiencing Edtech Frustration
The 8 strategies for dealing with it that he shares in his article are worth considering. It’s simple and sage advice that those of us either teaching with tech or wanting to start shouldn’t ignore.
https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/8-tips-teachers-edtech-frustration…
13 Tips for Recording Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
It’s easier than ever to start recording your iPhone and other iOS device screens and turn them into a movie. It’s just a matter of mirroring your device onto your laptop with any number of apps then firing up …
How Teachers Can Gamify Math
Gamification is the process by which game elements, like competition and badges, are used in conjunction with other tasks to increase motivation and engagement. Gamifying math lessons does not have to be difficult; teachers can use a variety of …
What if MOOCs Revolutionize Education After All?
EdSurge recently talked with Barbara Oakley, a professor of engineering at Oakland University, about what she’s learned teaching all those online students. And she makes the case for why free online courses like hers—which are known as Massive Open …
Why Blogging Is Essential for Educators
Even though it is difficult, I have found that there is so much benefit into blogging as an educator. In fact, it might even be essential to educators to continue to grow professionally. Here are my four reasons why …
Feed your need to know
People have long turned to Google to get answers, learn about the world, and dig deeper on topics they’re passionate about. Google has just announced a new feed experience in the Google app, making it easier than ever to …