Still copying and pasting accents into Google Docs? No need, because there’s an Add-on for that!!
http://www.mrsgeekchic.com/easy-accents-add-no-cuttingpasting-accents/…
How 3D printing provides new modes of learning in rural Kenya
Who could imagine that a group of 7th graders in Kenya with no electricity in their homes or school could be on the forefront of one of the most innovative technologies of our time?
http://www.one.org/us/2016/03/29/how-3d-printing-provides-new-modes-of-learning-in-rural-kenya/…
A year after its launch, it’s now clear that pretty much no one needs an Apple Watch
Some argued that it was the product that would give us insight into the future of Apple. A year later, that direction appears to be very boring.
File Syncing Showdown: Google Drive vs. Dropbox vs. OneDrive
Access to decent cloud storage is practically a necessity these days whether it’s for work or play, but everyone seems to have an opinion on which one is best. Let’s break down three of the most popular file syncing …
How do students access the resources they need? Survey finds only one in five obtain all resources legally.
An overview of findings from a study on the practices of university students accessing learning resources at a research-intensive university in South Africa. There is a grey zone in the access of resources that is now simply part of …
Snapchat 101 for teachers — What you need to know
People all over have formed lots opinions about Snapchat based on very little information. Here’s what you need to know to be informed.
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2016/04/07/snapchat-101-for-teachers-what-you-need-to-know/…
Gamification, personalization and continued education are trending in edtech
We need to question the traditional approaches to education and embrace new modes of learning to help create the next generation of leaders.
Presentation of the Week: The Physical Interface
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The mind behind Linux
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There’s No Excuse for Not Backing Up Your Computer. Do It Now.
Every hard drive fails one day. Backup service Backblaze says 50% fail after only four years. Save yourself the trouble and start backing up your computer now.
http://lifehacker.com/theres-no-excuse-for-not-backing-up-your-computer-do-1547987206…
How Technology is Transforming Homework
Teachers are seeing huge benefits from taking homework to the web. In an article for The Guardian, Headteacher Tricia Kelleher writes, “It can become an authentic extension of learning, with students supported and guided in ways that were previously …
4 New Google Drive Updates Teachers Should Know About
Our favourite feature in this collection is number four which allows Drive file owners to set expiration dates for access to files they share with others. After the expiration is over ,file receivers are denied access.
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2016/04/4-new-google-drive-updates-teachers.html…
Facebook begins using artificial intelligence to describe photos to blind users
Facebook will begin automatically describing the content of photos to blind and visually impaired users. Called “automatic alternative text,” the feature was created by Facebook’s 5-year-old accessibility team.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/5/11364914/facebook-automatic-alt-tags-blind-visually-impared…
Teens vastly prefer YouTube and Netflix to TV, don’t mind ads, report finds
According to a new survey from digital entertainment company Defy Media, Gen Z and young millennial consumers consider digital video “their daily lifeline.” A majority (65%) of 13-to-24-year-olds watch content from the start of their day (such as before school …
Three Powerful Tools Students Can Use to Add Notes to Videos
Most video editors out there support different forms of annotations but if you are looking for some easy and simple ones to use with students the list below has you covered. These are great applications that allow you to …