With the Internet connecting us to many things (media, photos, information, etc.) can it also connect us to physical objects? Can we launch applications on our computer by just touching a physical object? Can one physical object talk to another …
Ten reasons why game based learning works in education
A great list to get hands-on with game based learning techniques across the curriculum.
http://www.connectededucation.com/2012/02/ten-reasons-why-game-based-learning-works-in-education/…
1000 Recommended Apps Sorted by Subject Area
TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association) helps by testing and recommending great apps for the classroom. They regularly try out new apps and list those that make the grade in the shared document available here. Apps are categorized into 46 different …
Encrypt Your Dropbox Files With BoxCryptor
BoxCryptor is an encryption solution for anyone who wants encryption but just can’t let Dropbox go. BoxCryptor runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, so you can access your encrypted data from almost anywhere.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/encrypt-dropbox-files-boxcryptor/…
Top 18 Online Meeting and Web Conferencing Tools
This list will got over some of the best online tools for meetings, group collaborations, and screen sharing. These kind of tools come in handy for many things like webinars, training, projects, technical support, or just to have a group …
Using Voicethread for Peer Assessment
An interesting way to have your students use Voicethread to provide feedback on assignments.
http://www.thinkinginmind.com/2009/02/using-voicethread-for-peer-assessment/…
Presentation of the Week: Massive Open Online Courses as New Educative Practice
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Math class needs a makeover
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To flip or not to flip? Does reverse instruction work?
It seems as though many teachers are afraid that videos will replace teachers. That is not what reverse instruction is about. In fact, the overarching majority of testimonials of those who have indeed “flipped the classroom” have been positive.
http://www.coetail.asia/jilliann/2012/02/20/to-flip-or-not-to-flip-does-reverse-instruction-work/…
NMC Horizon Report 2012 – Higher Ed Edition
This ninth edition describes annual findings from the NMC Horizon Project, a decade-long research project designed to identify and describe emerging technologies likely to have an impact on learning, teaching, and creative inquiry in higher education.
http://www.nmc.org/publications/horizon-report-2012-higher-ed-edition…
Top 100 technology blogs for teachers
A great list of resources on Educational Technology for teachers!
http://www.onlinedegrees.org/top-100-technology-blogs-for-teachers/…
3 Ways the Internet Is Changing Education Right Now
The Internet has had a massive effect on all aspects of human life and interactions since its inception. The world has shrunk considerably and the speed of life has increased dramatically. But one specific aspect that the internet has had …
Don’t Lecture Me: Rethinking How College Students Learn
Harvard’s professor Eric Mazur talks on the benefits of practicing peer instruction in class, rather than the traditional lecture. The idea is getting traction. Here’s more about the practice.
http://mindshift.kqed.org/2012/02/dont-lecture-me-rethinking-how-college-students-learn-2/…
5 Real Ways To Use QR Codes In Education
QR codes. Disposable fad? Or useful technology? Opinions on whether QR codes are of real value is a hotly debated topic. But regardless of polarized views on the technology, there are some teachers using QR codes in education in some …
5 Places to Get Digital Textbooks
With ebooks, your wallet may gain a few pounds as well, as you will be spending a lot less money on books. Check out these five digital text services. With synchronized convenience and interactive, cost-effective methods, life is on its …