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The updated mobile apps for Docs, Sheets and Slides come with Office editing built right in, and the new Chrome extension allows you to edit and share files directly from Google Drive, Gmail or from your Chromebook, where the extension …

One-size-fits-all” education may have been sufficient years ago. It’s not now. Today, a personalized learning approach that uses technology in the classroom to pace instruction to match students’ needs and tailor learning to their interests works—for both learners and teachers.…

In less than a decade, mobile technology has spread to the furthest corners of the planet. Of the estimated 7 billion people on Earth, 6 billion now have access to a working mobile phone. How schools respond to the growth …

What follows are some tips for identifying and addressing issues involving encrypting cloud-based files to safeguard sensitive data.

http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2014/07/3-tips-protecting-cloud-based-data

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The handy infographic below takes a look at the perils of multitasking. Does it shed any light on the question above for you? Are you a teacher that strictly polices device use to keep students on task, or do you …

Padlet Mini is easy and simple to use. Once you install it on your browser you can then easily bookmark websites with one click.  Padlet Mini allows to either add the bookmarked website to an existing Padlet from your account …

I’m excited to launch a new free product called Graphite in collaboration with Common Sense Media. Graphite will focus initially on ratings and reviews for educational web sites, apps, and services. A staff of experienced educators will offer their own …

Apple have just issued a significant update to its iTunes U application for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The application focuses on enhancements for both teachers and students, and the application was first announced by Apple last week alongside …

What is curation and how can it be used as a tool for student and teacher learning? This essay will investigate what curation is and the different contexts it is used in.

https://storify.com/hbailie/curation-as-a-tool-for-teaching-and-learning-1…

Wearable devices have been in the news a lot recently with the launch of Google Glass to the UK consumer market and an explosion of other form factors such as smart watches, thermostats and fitness bands that monitor user biometrics.…

Becoming a tech-savvy teacher isn’t easy and it actually takes quite a long time. The below are just a few of the many signs you’re a plugged-in and connected educator.

http://dailygenius.com/tech-savvy-teacher/

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