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The health measures adopted since the spring of 2020 have forced students to rediscover the pleasures of distance learning. Now that the necessary technological infrastructure is in place, is it feasible for Quebec universities to try to attract a larger …

Sometimes you may need to identify or verify the changes made to a PDF. You can compare two PDF files easily using these PDF comparison tools.

https://www.makeuseof.com/tools-compare-two-pdfs-side-by-side/…

A handful of gadgets can make working in a classroom a lot easier.

https://www.theverge.com/22721266/teacher-tech-gadgets-classroom-microphone-projector…

If you regularly find yourself making worksheets, these seven handy websites will help you make some awesome worksheets.

https://www.makeuseof.com/websites-to-create-worksheets

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New research has found that engaging students through active study, discussions, feedback and AI-enhanced technologies result in improved academics.

https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/study-by-carnegie-mellon-university-finds-learning-more-effective-when-interactive.html…

A system as complex and all encompassing as an LMS is not simply taking you from A to B, it defines how you work, it creates opportunities and also imposes limits.” There’s a term for this in the industry: “opinionated …

Recordcast combines two main functionalities: screen recording and video editing. Recordcast allows you  to record your screen in three different modes: you can record your webcam only, your screen only, or both screen and webcam.

https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2021/10/here-is-excellent-screen-recording-tool.html…

“Over the years, while teaching at a distance and in person, I have tested many digital tools with my students. I am sharing with you a listing of my favorites: free and easy-to-use digital tools. I hope this list of …

Every course is unique and has different learning goals. Open-book exams aren’t for all courses and the addition of short answer questions increases the grading load, which may not possible to handle. But, this experience has opened my eyes to …

Teachers are grappling with the best way to educate students in a partial or fully virtual environment.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/01/virtual-teaching-hybrid-learning-coronavirus/…

At the college’s clinic, Dental Technology students need a reference notebook. In the winter 2020 session, instead of a paper notebook, I used the Microsoft OneNote notebook with my students. I observed nothing but benefits!

https://www.profweb.ca/en/publications/real-life-stories/using-onenote-as-a-reference-notebook-for-students-during-their-practicum…

Great tips from Mike Tholfsen, a product manager for Microsoft Education and the producer of some excellent Microsoft product tutorial videos for teachers. 

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/10/40-onenote-and-outlook-tips-for.html

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How, in practice, did HyFlex instruction for large lectures work out? One University of Copenhagen researcher studied exactly that in a study just published in the Danish journal, Læring og Medier (Learning and Media).

https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/surprising-results-in-study-comparing-online-to-in-person-student-engagement…

How do you think the pandemic will affect our students in the future? What, if any, might be positive impacts? What might negative ones be, and how can we mitigate them?

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-8-ways-the-pandemic-may-affect-students-in-the-future/2021/10…

Two prominent Georgia Tech computer scientists maintain online classes can be as effective as face-to-face instruction and urge expansion of opportunities that liberate students from the confines of a classroom and an 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily schedule.

https://www.ajc.com/education/get-schooled-blog/georgia-tech-experts-online-learning-doesnt-have-to-be-inferior/ESNWMC4KTNG7FCBENQZVTHZ4TA/…