Professors at institutions of higher education such as Boston University are becoming increasingly likely to use social media platforms as classroom tools, according to a study released Friday.
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Professors at institutions of higher education such as Boston University are becoming increasingly likely to use social media platforms as classroom tools, according to a study released Friday.
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Microsoft has launched a new portal, which promises to offer the best tech answers on the web. Microsoft Curah, aims to be a one-stop portal where all content is well-organized, and solutions are developed by technical experts.
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When you die, you’ll leave behind a digital presence – dead data, or a graveyard in the cloud. What happens to this data? Learn reading this article.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/tamlinmagee/2013/11/19/what-happens-to-your-data-after-youre-dead/
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Universal Design Learning is a framework for learning that includes all students. In UDL students are allowed to express their learning in a variety of ways. Watch the video below to learn more about it.
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/11/universal-design-learning-explained-for.html…
It is widely believed that pedagogy as an educational method per see is no longer enough; teachers and educators need to embrace new methodologies that are more relevant to the exigencies of today’s learning. Andragogy and Heutagogy are probably the …
The proliferation of web-based tools seems to be growing with an ever-increasing pace. In this article, we will make the process of selection easier by listing some of the most effective free web tools that advance the classroom environment.
Educators should definitely start using some of the online solutions that are meant to promote modern education and take the classroom organization to the next level. In this article, we will cover 20 education technology tools that educators should start …
Google Earth already lets viewers travel virtually to places around the world, but a new feature could change the way users tell stories about their own real-life travels.
http://mashable.com/2013/11/17/tour-builder-lets-you-tell-stories-with-google-earth/
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A great list of open source applications that are great alternatives for expensive office applications.
http://www.efytimes.com/e1/fullnews.asp?edid=121432
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The secret to why some cultures thrive and others disappear may lie in our social networks and our ability to imitate, rather than our individual smarts, according to a new University of British Columbia study.
http://www.kurzweilai.net/how-a-choice-of-social-learning-networks-can-make-us-smarter…
Virtually every good (and bad) thing you can say about Apple’s iPad Air is applicable to the new iPad mini with Retina display. The 7.8-inch tablet’s second edition is virtually identical inside and out to the 9.7-inch iPad Air, with …
These tools will help students stay on top of their assignments, keep their notes in one place, and create multimedia presentations.
http://www.graphite.org/blog/5-great-apps-and-sites-to-help-students-stay-organized…