The open-source course management package known as Moodle has gained a large following among educators since it launched in the summer of 2002. Now available on Windows, Mac and Linux, the Moodle project claims 64 million users in 225 countries, …
Presentation of the Week: 105 Free Moodle Video Tutorials
Designing Schools for 21st Century Learning
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19 handy Google tricks that you weren’t aware of
Here are a number of tips and tricks that you can use for four of Google’s more popular features: Gmail, Maps, Google Drive and Google News.
http://thenextweb.com/lifehacks/2012/12/09/19-handy-google-tricks-that-you-werent-aware-of/…
Using technology in the classroom the right way
One of the things that I see happen far too often is people stressing over how they are going to create lessons around the new piece of technology they have in their classroom. It is this approach that is causing …
MOOCs and Pedagogy: Teacher-Centered, Student-Centered, and Hybrids
“In a traditional course, the instructor creates knowledge coherence by bounding the domain of knowledge that the learners will explore: i.e. this is the course text, here are the readings, quizzes will validate that you’ve learned what I think is …
How Video Games Are Changing Education (Infographic)
Schools have found an alternative way to equip students with flexible and adaptive skills by allowing them to learn by playing video games.
How To Know If You’re Correctly Integrating Technology
A common question that we hear from teachers about integrating technology into their classrooms is, “how do I know if I’m doing it right?” We feel that the Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) best addresses the question of “doing it right.”…
iPad v iPad Mini – I’m a Teacher and I would choose…
The release of the iPad Mini has further muddied the waters when it comes to choosing appropriate technology to enhance learning. If your institution is going to buy into new technology which tablet should you choose?
http://syded.wordpress.com/2012/12/09/ipad-v-ipad-mini-im-a-teacher-and-i-would-choose/…
5 Ways to Show Your iPad on a Projector Screen
Teachers really want to the ability to display their iPad or their students’ iPads on a projector screen. Projecting on a large screen is great for demonstrations, simulations, explanations, and showing examples. There are several ways this can be done …
A Must-Have Online Safety Guide For Students
The following is a useful (and relatively quick!) guide to keeping students safe online.
http://edudemic.com/2012/12/a-must-have-online-safety-guide-for-students/…
When Moodle met Facebook
Five Lafayette University students created Academic Connect, a cross between a course management site and a social networking site. They hope that this application will revolutionize modern higher education.
http://www.thelaf.com/news/when-moodle-met-facebook-1.2966447…
Better Than PowerPoint: 3 Online Tools For Creating Gorgeous Presentations
Microsoft Office’s PowerPoint is the most commonly used application for presentations, but it’s not the only tool which can get the job done. In fact, some alternatives to PowerPoint might even be better, depending on which features you desire the …
16 New iPad tips 2012
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