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67 Influential Educators Who Are Changing the Way We Learn in 2015
At one point in your life — if you are lucky — an inspiring leader will change the way you see the world. All of the educators on this list have done that, in various ways, for students, teachers, …
9 things tech-savvy teachers do on a regular basis
There are a few key things that tech-savvy teachers do on a regular basis to stay ahead. These edtech teachers are looking for new ways to innovate, refine, and deploy new learning strategies and goals. Check out the visual …
Google a step closer to developing machines with human-like intelligence
Algorithms developed by Google designed to encode thoughts, could lead to computers with ‘common sense’ within a decade, says leading AI scientist.
Summer Book List from Bill Gates
This year I tried to pick a few more things that are on the lighter side. Each of these books made me think or laugh or, in some cases, do both. I hope you find something to your liking …
Get your copy of the Book Creator Teacher Guide
The book contains 47 pages of lesson ideas for using Book Creator for iPad, divided into 8 subject categories.
http://www.redjumper.net/blog/2015/03/get-your-copy-of-the-book-creator-teacher-guide/…
Tips to Extend the Life of your Gadget’s Batteries
What can you do to increase the overall lifespan of your gadget’s battery? Should you keep your mobile devices charged or wait for the charge to drop to 0% before charging them again?
3 Ways Teachers Are Using Social Media to Engage Students
Most students are more motivated and will perform above and beyond in order to utilize social media. Because of this, perhaps it is time to start working with social media as opposed to fighting against it. Taking advantage of …
A Look at What Top Cloud Storage Services Say About Your Photo Rights
In the age of digital photography, many of us turn to online cloud solutions to help us backup our precious moments. With a form of hysteria sweeping the Web, we have decided to take a look at the industry’s …
How the SAMR Model Improves Teaching with iPad
There’s a very easy way to make better use of the iPad in class. Simply become more aware of what you’re using the iPad for when teaching. This is where the SAMR model comes in, something I believe all …
Google Drive: Research Tool Overview
Using the Research Tool is easy to use. Here is a quick overview of the tool:
http://edtechnut.blogspot.ca/2015/05/google-drive-research-tool-overview.html…
How Students Can Use Social Media for Research
Over the years, social media has evolved from being a mere social platform where people would connect with their long-time friends to a platform where people conduct real business, in addition to just making connections.
http://globaldigitalcitizen.org/how-students-can-use-social-media-for-research…
Create a Flipped Video Lesson with TedEd
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Presentation of the Week: The Business of Content Curation
Download Skype Translator Right Now, No Invite Required
Skype Translator is one of those technologies that makes you stop and say “woah, future.” A mythical service that can translate your speech in seamless real time, with accompanying transcripts, could eventually surmount the language barrier. But until then, …