How to Face the Digital Future Without Fear
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Stanford launches Class2Go, an open-source platform for online classes
The platform, called Class2Go, allows professors the flexibility to incorporate other online tools and to conduct research as they teach.
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/september/class2go-online-platform-091212.html…
Study Uncovers Why Students Buy Digital vs Paper Textbooks
Over 75% of US students regularly choose not to buy the textbooks their professors require, a recent student survey has revealed.
http://edudemic.com/2012/09/study-uncovers-why-students-buy-digital-vs-paper-textbooks/…
Teachers Simple Guide to Teaching with Videos
Given this huge importance of videos in education, it becomes teachers responsibility to look for educational videos to use in the classroom.The lists below will also empower those of you who want to create their own videos and tutorials, with …
10 ways to get reluctant teachers to use Moodle
Whilst some teachers do not like Moodle because they have an aversion to using technology altogether, there are also ‘technophile’ teachers who simply do not like Moodle for other reasons (interface, clunkiness, etc.).
http://www.iteachwithmoodle.com/2012/08/30/10-ways-to-get-reluctant-teachers-to-use-moodle/…
Free cloud-based Office software for schools
Microsoft has released a free version of Office 365 for education to compete with Google’s education cloud.
A Checklist For Using Google’s New eLearning Course Builder
Google has entered the increasingly crowded eLearning fray with their new Course Builder software, an open source software that will allow educators to create courses of their own on any topic.
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/a-checklist-for-using-googles-new-elearning-course-builder/…
Sweden’s Newest School System Has No Classrooms
There’s a whole new classroom model and it’s a sight to behold. The newest school system in Sweden look more like the hallways of Google or Pixar and less like a brick-and-mortar school you’d typically see.
http://edudemic.com/2012/09/swedens-newest-school-system-has-no-classrooms/…
Mobile phones in the classroom: teachers share their tips
From multimedia to geocaching, the possibilities for using mobiles to engage learners are endless. Teachers tell how and why they are using the devices in school.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-network/2012/sep/10/mobile-phones-classroom-teaching…
10 Free Tools for Everyday Research
This article will explore some digital resources to provide educators with tools to help all students become savvy searchers and independent learners.
http://gettingsmart.com/blog/2012/09/10-free-tools-everyday-research/…
How Computerized Tutors Are Learning to Teach Humans
Advances in computerized tutoring are testing the faith that human contact makes for better learning.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/16/magazine/how-computerized-tutors-are-learning-to-teach-humans.html…
Tablets, laptops and mobiles in the classroom: top tips from teachers
Tablets, laptops and mobiles aren’t there to replace traditional teaching tools, but designed to complement them. Our panel of education experts share advice on using one to one devices in schools.
Presentation of the Week: How to improve your teaching using emerging technology
The Future Starts Now – 2012 edition
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