Problems with cellphones have followed the same pattern, adding to the entertainment factor as well as universal expectations of constant connectivity and communication. With the evolution of cellphones over the past 30 years, from novelty to necessity to entitlement to …
Think like a computer
A pilot program, designed in part by educators at Sanford Underground Research Facility, is introducing computational thinking into elementary school curricula.
https://www.symmetrymagazine.org/article/think-like-a-computer
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What Is Hugo and How Does It Work?
Hugo is a static site generator that you can use to build content-focussed, fast websites. Learn all about what Hugo can do for you.
…Teaching With Technology by Video Podcasting
New classroom technology integration is a great way to make learning relevant. Here are start-up and equipment tips for teaching with technology through video podcasting.
https://techlog360.com/teaching-with-technology-by-video-podcasting
…Another Microsoft Word Macro to Simplify Marking or Help Students Improve Their Prose
It is possible to program a macro in Word that would search and highlight a list of words or expressions from a reference file. Then, all that would be left for me to do is to come up with a …
How Do Google Docs’ New Auto-Generated Summaries Work?
Using Google Docs’ new Auto-Generated Summaries feature, you can summarize long documents and highlight important information. Here’s how it works!
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-google-docs-auto-generated-summaries-work/
…Ziplet Now Integrates With Microsoft Teams
Ziplet fits in a gap between tools like Kahoot and Google Classroom. For that reason it could be a good tool for engaging students in discussions about assignments, course topics, or the general feeling of the class.
https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2022/05/ziplet-now-integrates-with-microsoft.html
…How to Sync Page Tabs Between Google Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
How to Sync Page Tabs Between Google Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
If you use different internet browsers, you might find it difficult to keep track of your tabs. Luckily, you can sync everything.
https://www.makeuseof.com/sync-tabs-between-internet-browsers/
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Is Hybrid Learning Here to Stay in Higher Ed?
A new study says college students may prefer the flexibility of hybrid classes—but that doesn’t mean they want to leave campus.
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-05-12-is-hybrid-learning-here-to-stay-in-higher-ed
Best Online Classroom Timers to Use with Students
Online classroom timers are web-based tools to use in your class to measure time. These tools have a number of pedagogical benefits. Using timers with students will absolutely help them develop an intuitive sense of time and will help them …
How to Screenshot on Windows Without Print Screen: 4 Methods
Don’t have a Print Screen key? Want to use a faster method? Here’s how to take Windows screenshots without Print Screen.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-ways-to-screenshot-on-windows-10-without-print-screen/
…Google Announces AI-Generated Summaries for Google Docs
Google has announced a new feature for their Docs app that will automatically generate a summary of the document content. The summarization is powered by a natural language processing (NLP) AI model based on the Transformer architecture.
https://www.infoq.com/news/2022/04/google-docs-ai-summaries/
…12 examples of artificial intelligence in everyday life
AI is shaping our behaviors, it’s shaping the way we think, it’s shaping the way we learn, and a lot of people aren’t even aware of that,” says Breazeal. “People now need to be AI literate given how AI is …
Coursera Launches Clips to Accelerate Skills Development through Short Videos and Lessons
Coursera is excited to introduce Clips, which currently offer over 10,000 bite-sized videos and lessons from the world’s leading companies and universities, and will scale to more than 200,000 videos by the end of the year. With Clips, companies can …
Microsoft: The ransomware world is changing, here’s what you need to know
Microsoft has shone a spotlight on ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), a style of criminal enterprise that relies on gig workers and is structured around profit-sharing to reduce risk borne by a single actor.
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