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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50 essential Google Chrome tips
Polish up on your Chrome skills and get the most out of Google’s web browser with our 50 top tips.
http://www.cnet.com/uk/how-to/50-essential-chrome-tips/
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How To Stay Anonymous Online In 2014
Removing yourself from social media accounts simply doesn’t cut it anymore. In this updated infographic version, slightly more advanced techniques are featured.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/stay-anonymous-online-2014
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Presentation of the Week: Spice Up That Lecture
How not to be ignorant about the world
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