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?
Despite the impact of the pandemic on school retention, Quebec students are optimistic about their future
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 …
How to learn a language online
Duolingo isn’t the only way to study languages on your phone.
Diversity and Social Justice – Faculty Guide (2021 Edition)
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 …
How to Make Documents Accessible With One-Click OCR Scanning
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 …
The Videoconference Evaluation Interview in Asynchronous Distance Learning
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 …
How to turn your phone into the world’s best webcam for free
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…
On-demand learning: What it is & why your organization needs it
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 …
How Online Learning Is Reshaping Higher Education
As the pandemic eases, many institutions are realizing that properly planned online platforms will allow them to better serve all students, including nontraditional learners.
The 10 Best Word Processing Apps for Your iPad
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/…
Slidesmania- Access Free PowerPoint and Google Slides Templates
SlidesMania is a platform that provides access to a wide variety of free editable PowerPoint and Google Slides templates. There are over 200 free templates classified into different categories including: Business, Education, Formal, Fun, Simple, Professional, By Edu for Edu, …
Has online learning gone backwards because of the pandemic?
The pandemic exposed many teachers and instructors to online learning for the first time, some teachers, instructors and students found that it could work for them with relatively minor adaptations, we learned a lot about the possibilities of synchronous online …
Can robots replace teachers in school classrooms?
Putting a robot in the classroom might seem like a crazy idea. But researchers and engineers have been attempting to do this for a long time. Before building a self-sustaining educational experience, these pioneering inventors sought first to prove that …
How to Create Collaborative To-do Lists in OneNote
An easy for students to use OneNote for group project management is to simply create a new shared notebook and on the first page include a task list. Then when group members complete tasks they can check them off. The …
How To Create Microsoft Teams From Outlook Groups
In this post, you will learn how to create a series of Microsoft Teams environments based on the creation of Microsoft Outlook Groups.
https://www.teachercast.net/create-microsoft-teams-from-outlook-groups/
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