As a former teacher and edtech sales and marketing consultant, I’ve been on both sides of the table. As I strategize with emerging edtech companies on their launches from the minds of creators into the hands of educators, I keep …
Talking QR Codes!
QR codes are such a fantastic resource for students – especially those who need a little extra support. QR voice is a free web tool that truly makes your QR codes start talking!
http://classtechtips.com/2014/04/23/talking-qr-codes/
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25+ Apps to Make your Everyday Life Easier
We asked the TED staff what apps they can’t live without. And beyond the classics—Instagram, Google Maps, Spotify, Uber, Seamless—we found some great apps that might help you too.
http://blog.ted.com/2014/09/19/25-apps-to-make-your-everyday-life-easier/
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New Google Docs Feature: Editing Student Documents Just Got Easier!
Now, any user with “can comment” access to a document can make suggested edits to the document. These suggestions are marked by a green bracketed box and a comment is automatically attached.
http://catlintucker.com/2014/09/new-google-docs-feature-editing-student-documents-just-got-easier/
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Big data is better data
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Presentation of the Week: Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
Are Laptops Really Bad For Learning?
A study was recently published in the Journal of Psychological Science shows that people learn more effectively when taking notes using pen and paper rather than laptops.
http://adifference.blogspot.ca/2014/09/are-laptops-really-bad-for-learning.html
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10 Pretty Awesome Things You Can do With PowerPoint
When Used With Tact, These Techniques can Help to Make Your Presentations Fun and Engaging.
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2014/09/awesome-things-powerpoint-can-do/
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13 Google Chrome extensions you should know about
Nothing beats Google Chrome in terms of extensions and add-ons. Here are 13 extensions you probably haven’t heard of before, and you’ll be glad to know about them now.
https://gigaom.com/2014/09/13/13-google-chrome-extensions-you-should-know-about
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6 Ways to Actually Use 1 TB of Cloud Storage
The cloud storage wars are heating up. Microsoft now offers 1 TB of cloud storage along with Office 365, and both Dropbox and Google are offering 1 TB at just $10 per month. Flickr even offers 1 TB for free. …
Is Google Going To Marry Their Knowledge Base With Their Search Engine?
Google has been answering queries with its search engine for over 15 years, and has been showing us it can answer questions with facts from its Browsable Fact Repository and/or the Google Knowledge Graph. Might Google at some point bring …
What 10 Edtech Tools Will Educators Use This Fall?
What tools are educators most excited to use this school year? Check out ten of the most popular picks below.
https://www.edsurge.com/n/2014-08-21-what-10-edtech-tools-will-educators-use-this-fall
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32 Characteristics Of High-Performing Classrooms
Instructional design is the strategic creation of learning experiences through intentional planning, sequencing, and data-based revision of learning. We’ve created the following 32 characteristics of higher-level instructional planning to help you spot the holes in your teaching.
http://www.teachthought.com/teaching/32-characteristics-of-high-performing-classrooms/
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The MOOC Revolution That Wasn’t
The future of online learning isn’t about accessibility: it’s about taking what we already know works offline and combining it with what you can only do online to create the most engaging experience.
http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/11/the-mooc-revolution-that-wasnt/
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College in a Box: textbook giants are now teaching classes
Why are universities buying ready-made frozen meals instead of cooking up their own educational fare?
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