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A classroom simulator platform operating out of UCF is breaking new ground for how teachers hone their craft.

http://www.edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2016/03/virtual-classrooms-vision-future-training-teachers…

Google’s online office suite and storage service has come a long way, becoming the tool of choice for many. Here’s a list of tips and tricks to squeeze the best out of Drive.

http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/323450/31-google-drive-tips-you-can-t-afford-to-miss…

So you’ve decided to learn a programming language. Good thinking! The need to be code literate for various jobs is increasing. Check out this helpful infographic to guide you through making this decision.

https://www.themuse.com/advice/a-simple-guide-to-figuring-out-which-programming-language-to-learn…

Most students are prepared to share data on their academic activities with universities’ learning analytics programmes, according to a survey.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/jisc-finds-most-students-happy-share-data-learning-analytics…

Brain is the new product from Jerry Yue which is based on an advanced algorithm. Brain will work as a personal virtual assistant for each user by having users input not just a profile of who they are, but …

A team of Stanford researchers have developed a novel means of teaching artificial intelligence systems how to predict a human’s response to their actions. They’ve given their knowledge base, dubbed Augur, access to online writing community Wattpad and its archive …

While the world is waiting for the result of San Bernardino Trial verdict, Apple has already won a case against FBI related to breaking the iPhone lock screen of a drug dealer. The severity of the trial might not …

Google just rolled out voice-typing features in Google Docs. It’s more than just a straight dictation feature, too. You can edit and stylize your written text with voice commands as well.

http://www.wired.com/2016/02/now-can-type-google-docs-speaking/…

2012 was heralded, largely by people who had never taken any, as the year of the MOOC. 2013 was heralded, largely by people who hadn’t taken any, as the year MOOCs died, 2014 saw realism emerge with a swing …

World’s biggest social networking company Facebook has rolled out the new Reactions buttons that will allow a user to express its emotions in a better way. But, what is the hidden purpose of Facebook’s new addition? Yes, you guessed it …

The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer originally designed for education, inspired by the 1981 BBC Micro.  The Raspberry Pi is slower than a modern laptop or desktop but is still a complete Linux computer and can provide all …

While you might look at the program as a familiar annoyance that’s been around since your middle school days, you can get some serious work done with it if you know how to use it correctly. And no, I’m …

There are dozens upon dozens of Google apps and other products out there that are worth checking out. Sure search, Gmail and Google Calendar are must-haves, but Google’s utility extends far beyond its core products. We’ll take a look …