DawsonITE is a blog devoted to Educational Technology. It's compiled by Rafael Scapin, Coordinator of Educational Technology at Dawson College in Montreal (Canada).
I’ve chosen some of the most useful tools to present in this list, which will hopefully be implemented in the teaching techniques of an increased number of educators during this year.
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-best-tools-for-teachers-and-students-use-2014.html
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The NSA has used secret technology to input and alter data in computers even if they are not connected to the Internet, according to NSA documents provided by Edward Snowden, computer experts, and American officials.
Whether you’re interested in an accounting degree course, a course on Buddhism and Modern Psychology,something more artistic–maybe comic books?–there is great diversity here.
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/free-online-courses-january-2014/
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Finding great content isn’t getting any easier. Search engines do what they can, but for many of us they’re not always adequate. And that’s where curation comes in.
http://www.instigatorblog.com/curation-of-the-web/2014/01/10/
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TED recently introduced a new initiative called TED-Ed Clubs. TED-Ed Clubs provide a framework for getting students together on a regular basis to talk about their big ideas.
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/01/ted-introduces-ted-ed-clubs-to-get-kids.htm…
There is no denying that Google has redefined the way we see and use the Internet in recent years. How many products and properties exactly? The results are in the list below — with some tips and tricks thrown in …
In this short guide, you will walk through a step by step process on how to tap into the educational potential of Google Plus. Overall, the guide is a must read and I recommend that you share it with your …
I would like to tell you about our journey of innovation, creativity and implementation in creating a self-help teaching mobile tool for the speaking skill.
http://www.teachthought.com/learning/how-to-make-an-educational-app-what-i-learned/
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These are the really, really simple things you should be doing to keep casual intruders from invading your privacy.
See the dynamic and affordable features of Google Sites and take a deep dive into how faculty and staff can creatively use this technology, in and out of the classroom, to improve teaching and learning methodologies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYtPw2qztPU
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Podcasts are a great way to get information when you’re driving in your car, making dinner at home, or waiting at the DMV to renew your license. Below are 50 educational podcasts you should look consider.
http://teacherswithapps.com/50-educational-podcasts-check-ou/
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A startup called Perpetu wants to make it easier for us to ensure that our social network accounts are unplugged once we shuffle off this mortal coil. The service, which currently lets users add Facebook or Twitter accounts for free, …
Pinterest is a place to organize and share online images you find interesting or inspiring. Once uploaded or shared on Pinterest, these images become known as Pins, which the user can place on customized, themed Boards. But like any new …