The New York Public Library is working on a software project that liberates every part of the electronic book lending system from any kind of proprietary lock-in, and, in the process, made reading library ebooks one trillion times better.…
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The New York Public Library is working on a software project that liberates every part of the electronic book lending system from any kind of proprietary lock-in, and, in the process, made reading library ebooks one trillion times better.…
And sure, you may use Gmail all day, every day, but are you really getting the most out of it? Here are 25 tips, tricks, and time-savers for even the most seasoned of Gmail pros.
UX innovator discusses what forward-thinking schools are doing now, and what AI in education will look like in the near future.
http://www.ecampusnews.com/disruptions-and-innovations/ai-educations-future/…
Google Earth Pro used to cost a staggering $400 a year, but in case you haven’t heard, the intuitive mapping program is now free. The process is relatively straightforward and quick.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-get-google-earth-pro-for-free/…
From the world of open source, here comes a great news. The Bulgarian government has passed a law that has made the use of open source software in government offices compulsory.
http://fossbytes.com/bulgaria-makes-law-requiring-government-software-open-source/…
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Thanks to a sleek new computer chip developed by IBM, we are one step closer to making computers work like the brain.
Duo lets you place video calls between Android and iPhone users, and sizably increases the universe of people with whom you can hold a video conversation.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/18/technology/personaltech/google-duo-video-calling-app-facetime.html…
One of the defining feature’s of Google Chrome is the add-ons and extensions which let you fine-tune your browser and allows you to add new features. Let’s have a look at few such Add-ons which makes the Browsing on …
When the patent system was introduced five or six years ago, it reinforced a culture of entrepreneurism, where students expect as much from themselves.
The Superbook brings the keyboard, screen, and battery, your phone provides the muscle.
http://fortune.com/2016/08/14/smartphone-laptop-peripheral/…
What does it mean to be human in a digital age? Some people researching education technology might not spend their days wondering how their work fits into this existential question—but George Siemens isn’t “some people.”
You can avoid displaying related videos by using one of the following free tools. None of these tools will bypass your school’s filter nor will they let you download videos.
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2016/08/displaying-youtube-without-distractions.html…
The technology company has unveiled a new personalized learning platform along with Summit Public Schools, a charter school network.
http://edscoop.com/facebook-teaches-schools-a-personalized-lesson…