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What I learned about trying to run my own cloud from a few weeks of trying to run the whole dang thing myself. (Hint: I found myself trying multiple solutions.)

https://tedium.co/2022/02/16/self-hosting-dropbox-alternatives/…

Anoto Group AB announces it is launching a completely new AI-based education platform. The previous platform, which was only offered to schools (b2b), contains three functions – diagnostic assessment of the student’s skills, autogenerated teaching and a module for distance …

Bishop’s University is pleased to announce that it has partnered with REES (Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors) to make online reporting available to the campus community. REES is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week centralized online reporting and information platform that provides increased options …

Canada needs a workforce that is strong in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and capable of taking on challenges to compete in the digital economy. To make sure the next generation of young Canadians can thrive in that digital …

As a society, we’ve come a long way with the help of technology. But is it all rainbows and sunshine? Or does technology have its downsides?

https://www.makeuseof.com/effects-of-technology-on-life/…

While 47% of young people in school say that the pandemic has had a negative impact on their perception of the future, a strong majority (77%) are still optimistic about their prospects. Such is the finding of a new Leger …

Duolingo isn’t the only way to study languages on your phone.

https://www.theverge.com/22933094/language-learn-online-apps-duolingo-pimsleur-rosetta-stone-hellotalk…

Diversity and Social Justice – Faculty Guide (2021 Edition)

This is a comprehensive and well-sourced resource covering major areas in diversity and social justice, including social identities, inclusion, communication, difference, power and privilege. The text is a mixture of background …

Do you have a way to make documents accessible in your classroom? Accessibility is a crucial consideration when using technology with all learners. You’ve probably come across websites and apps with great accessibility features, and other websites that make it …

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the final evaluations of Cégep à distance courses have been taken at home by the students, without supervision. To limit plagiarism, the Cégep à distance team relies on an oral interview via video conference …

No need to buy a new webcam: your smartphone’s camera is much, much better.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90720723/use-a-smartphone-as-a-webcam…

Although it’s been around for some time, on-demand learning is back in the spotlight. This is partially due to learner trends – a recent study revealed that 74% of employees want to learn during their spare time at work. And …

As the pandemic eases, many institutions are realizing that properly planned online platforms will allow them to better serve all students, including nontraditional learners.

https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2022-02-15/how-online-learning-is-reshaping-higher-education…

You can use your iPad to edit documents, compile notes, or even crack out a novel. Here are the best word processors for the iPad.

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/word-processing-ipad-compare-best-apps/…