The Knowledge Graph is rapidly learning about the world. It promises to transform more than just search.
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428180/googles-new-brain-could-have-a-big-impact/…
George Lucas Shares His Hopes for Education
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Presentation of the Week: Connecting the Digital Dots
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New Guide Walks Teachers Through Flipping the Classroom
ISTE and ASCD have released a new guide for educators and administrators looking to “flip” their classrooms. The flipped classroom is a relatively new teaching model, where lectures become homework and traditional homework becomes classwork.
The Algorithm Didn’t Like My Essay
Student laptops don’t yet have the tireless virtual writing instructor installed. But improved statistical modeling brings that happy day closer.
How to Start an Amazing Class Blog
We put together some of our favorite resources for learning more about blogging along with some fantastic sites that will help you get a beautiful classroom blog up and running in minutes.
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/33-digital-skills-every-21st-century.html…
Libraries 2020: Imagining the library of the (not too distant) future
An interesting view of the future of our libraries.
http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2012/Jun/SUNY-Libraries.aspx…
15 Secrets of the Most Successful Self-Learners
Not every possible technique will necessarily stick with all self-motivated learners, of course, but the only way to find out is to test them. Try some of the following and experiment with what works in a more independent educational setting.…
10 Technology Skills Every Educator Should Have
Educators need to start with good pedagogy and lesson objectives and activities and then look for technology that can enhance those lessons, improve teaching and learning, and help students learn.
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.fr/2012/06/10-technology-skills-every-educator.html…
Using the web for learning and teaching – a new understanding
Digital literacy in higher education is more than learning how to Google better – it needs new thinking around online engagement.
What your Students Need to Know about Online Privacy
Internet is getting more and more unsafe and reports of identity theft and phishing are exponentially increasing. This alarming situation raises a red flag for teachers and parents. Below is an awesome visualization that contains some important data about some …
77 Web Resources for Teachers to Try This Summer
The summer is a good time to explore and experiment with new things that you might use in the fall. In the PDF below you’ll find 77 resources that you might want try out over the next couple of months.…
17 Free YouTube Tools Every Teacher should Know about
A great review of educational tools and tips teachers and students can use to maximize their benefit from YouTube.
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/17-free-youtube-tools-every-teacher.html…
The 33 Digital Skills Every 21st Century Teacher should Hav
“I would like to provide you with another list of some equally important digital skills that you, as a teacher, need to seriously consider if you want to pave the way for the 21st century teaching. I have added a …
Gary Kovacs: Tracking the trackers
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