DawsonITE is a blog devoted to Educational Technology. It's compiled by Rafael Scapin, Coordinator of Educational Technology at Dawson College in Montreal (Canada).
Understanding how when and how to use the Hybrid Virtual Classroom, and how to teach with a ‘shifted pedagogy’ will require openness to experimentation combined with research and honest self-reflection.
https://zacwoolfitt.blogspot.com/2021/12/is-hybrid-virtual-classroom-just-badly.html…
This paper highlights the importance of critical engagement with a learning analytics tool and a pedagogic design for its implementation with students. It uses student interaction data to demonstrate that students possess different levels of skills to meaningfully engage with …
The value of any collaborative learning tool comes down to how it’s used by you and your students. The value of collaboration is learning from each other as well as from the teacher. When using collaborative learning tools remember to …
Edpuzzle is an educational platform that enables teachers to create and share annotated video lessons with their students. Teachers can use YouTube videos or upload their own, add questions, notes, and voiceovers and share with their students. Students watch the …
How to look your best on a video call
Five tips for looking (and sounding) great.
https://www.theverge.com/22832137/video-call-how-to-look-good-zoom-webex…
Flipsnack is a platform that helps you create interactive flipbooks. Using a simple drag and drop editor you can instantly design visually attractive magazines, newspapers, eBooks, resumes, book reports and many more. You can either create your flipbook from scratch …
In fall 2021, I took my first steps into the world of ungrading. I gave only feedback on student work, with no grades on any assignment. The general plan was to have students describe how they met criteria for success …
While Chrome’s advanced settings may seem daunting at first, there are some really useful settings to change. Here are five that you should be using.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-advanced-chrome-settings-you-should-be-using/
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While nobody likes to think about death, being prepared can help–especially online. Here’s how to ensure your Google account is deleted after you die.
Do you feel stressed due to the excessive use of computers? Find out the best ways to manage computer stress.
https://www.makeuseof.com/best-tips-to-control-computer-stress/…
The essay mills clauses up for debate in the bill committee today may not be perfect, but Gareth Crossman and Michael Draper argue that they may be good enough to make a difference.
https://wonkhe.com/blogs/criminalising-essay-mills-will-make-a-huge-difference/…
When a field trip is important for the students’ learning and its realization is dependent on the weather, virtual reality is an alternative option to consider! Virtual reality has emerged as an interesting avenue to further students’ knowledge and skills …
Transform your iPad into a filmmaking studio, workstation, comic book reader, or painter’s canvas with our expertly curated list of apps for work or play.
The immersive view option in Zoom lets you place meeting participants into specific places in the virtual background of your choosing. In this short video I demonstrate where to find and edit virtual backgrounds for Zoom and how to use …
Microsoft has released an Office update that brings an easier-to-use interface and a better theme. Let’s look at what’s new, and what we think.
https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-office-new-ui-what-we-like-dislike/…