Presentation of the Week: New Learning, New Society
3D Printers Add a New Dimension to Classrooms
Schools use 3D printers to foster creativity, build enthusiasm and teach real-world skills.
http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2015/01/new-dimension
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The free version of OneNote 2013 for Windows now has no feature restrictions
Nearly a year ago, Microsoft made OneNote 2013 free for Mac and Windows, but on Windows certain features were only available on the full app included with the Office Suite. These are now enabled for everyone.
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Microsoft researchers say their newest deep learning system beats humans — and Google
In a new academic paper, employees in the Asian office of the tech giant’s research arm say their latest deep learning system can outperform humans by one metric.
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EasyBib Tool: An Incredibly Helpful App for Citing Websites
EasyBib Tools is definitely a must have app for college and research students. With one click you can generate citations for websites and create bibliographies. It is a time saving tool for sure but I would not trust it one …
The Best 4 Whiteboard Apps for Teachers
Looking for some interactive whiteboard apps to use in your class? The titles below are among the best you can find out there. These apps will enable you to brainstorm and organize your ideas visually. You can also use them …
You May Never Know These Google Search Tips and Tricks If You Miss This
The post can show you what type of specialized searches you can perform, making you more productive throughout the day.
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Finally, Google Docs Speech Recognition
I’ve been looking for a free speech recognition tool to use with Google Docs since the unveiling of Chrome extensions. The time has finally come with the Docs Add-on “Speech Recognition.”
http://edtechtofu.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/finally-google-docs-speech-recognition.html
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30 Ways Evernote Can Improve Your Life
The beauty of Evernote is that it syncs automatically across all your devices, and across all your operating systems. Never lose another post-it note, scrap piece of paper, or notebook that has important information on it. You’ll also streamline your …
10 Best Apps to Train Your Brain
Nadine Kaslow, Ph.D., professor and vice chair at Emory University’s Department of Psychiatry and president of the American Psychological Association, says apps can help promote mental health through participation in activities designed to reduce symptoms and improve psychological functioning.
The Unbearable Lightness of Tweeting
At the heart of the media’s chattiest technology is a hollow sharing economy. A personal investigation into just how little traffic Twitter’s maelstrom actually contributes to websites.
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/02/the-unbearable-lightness-of-tweeting/385484/
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Where teachers’ brains detect student confusion
Scientists have identified the part of the brain that teachers use to detect when their pupils do not understand what they are being taught.