For writers, artists and thinkers who still prefer ink pens to keyboards, there’s now a way for handwritten memos and doodles to live on digitally. Draft is a service that that scans your physical notebooks and archives them in a …
Two Distraction-Free Writing Platforms for Teachers and Students
Writing is a thinking process that requires an environment that nurtures creativity and production and there is nothing better than a distraction-free platform. Today I am introducing you to two relatively new writing tools that you can use with your …
How to Encrypt (almost) Anything
Encrypting your data makes it completely unreadable to anyone but you or its intended recipient. Best of all, much of the software used in offices and on personal computers already has encryption functionality built in. You just need to know …
3 Simple Ways To Start Using Smartphones In The Classroom
More students than ever are learning with a smartphone by their side. While some teachers fear that these devices distract students from their lessons, savvy educators embrace the latest technologies to engage with their students and encourage new learning strategies. …
Download All your Google Drive Data with One Click
Google Takeout is a service that allows you to create an archive of all your Google Drive data and store it on your computer for offline access. if you do not trust the cloud and you want your data saved …
Presentation of the Week: How Social Media and Wearable Technology are Transforming Education
Alessandro Acquisti: Why privacy matters
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Notegraphy is the Instagram of Words for the Writer in You
Saying something profound or making a funny quip is a great ego-boost. So the next time, showcase it proudly with Notegraphy, a free app that lets you turn quotes into great-looking notes that you can share.
http://lifehacker.com/notegraphy-is-the-instagram-of-words-for-the-writer-in-1448132502
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New Important Checklist for Educational Apps
Being able to evaluate and select apps to use with your students in the class is an essential skill for every 21st century teacher. The checklist below contains 29 edutainmnet apps ranked according to a predefined set of criteria. This …
The State of MOOCs: An EdTech Researcher Retrospective
An interesting looking at exactly what MOOCs are and what they offer from a technical perspective.
Which Tablet Computer is Right for You?
Apple is launching its latest iPad into a market flooded with different tablets. Here’s a brief guide to what you can buy and what they do.
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/shortcuts/2013/oct/20/which-tablet-computer-right-for-you
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How To Use The 5 Best Free Collaboration Tools for Teachers
In an increasingly connected world, it’s imperative for individuals to be able to work together on projects. Utilize these 5 Best Free Collaboration Tools for Teachers to collaborate effectively with colleagues or to encourage your students to come together and …
PDF Zen: Free Online PDF Editor
PDFzen is a free online PDF editor that lets you edit & share your PDFs without leaving your browser. Fill out PDF forms, sign documents, highlight text, leave comments, and even draw on the PDF.
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Scrawlar: Cloud-based Word Processing for Education
Scrawlar has been developed to provide classrooms with a safe space to write, collaborate and share ideas without using email. Scrawlar allows students write, edit, collaborate and share work with each other as well as yourself.
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Colleges Mine Data to Help Students Stay on Course
Companies use ‘predictive analytics’ to guide student choices. When students register for classes each semester, they see a list of classes that are ranked on a scale of one to five stars, based on how useful each course is likely …