Browse through a growing list of 173 books on online learning selected, reviewed and recommended by Contact North | Contact Nord’s team of experts.
https://teachonline.ca/tools-trends/must-read-books-on-online-learning…
Google’s Incredible New Photo AI Makes ‘Zoom And Enhance’ a Real Thing
You may well have seen sci-fi movies or television shows where the protagonist asks to zoom in on an image and enhance the results – revealing a face, or a number plate, or any other key detail – and Google’s …
Three Good Tools for Recording and Publishing Audio Conversations
Some good tools to allow you and your students to create audio recordings and publish them online.
https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2021/09/three-good-tools-for-recording-and.html…
10 Tips and Tricks to Use Google Search More Effectively
Most of us use Google Search every day, but are you getting the most out of it? Here are 10 tips to help turbocharge your Google searches.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tips-tricks-to-use-google-search-effectively…
How to Check the Health of Your Windows 10 PC or Laptop
Use these Windows 10 health reports to see how your hardware is performing and spot any issues.
7 Open-Source CMS WordPress Alternatives
Looking to build your website without any code, but not too keen on WordPress? Try these CMS.
https://www.makeuseof.com/open-source-wordpress-alternatives/…
Audiobooks for Students: Listening to What the Research Says
Audiobooks have grown increasingly popular but some educators are still hesitant to encourage their use. This may be a mistake.
https://www.techlearning.com/news/audiobooks-for-students-listening-to-what-the-research-says
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Five Ideas for Using Google Jamboard This Fall
Jamboard can be used to host group brainstorming sessions. In larger classes I break students into smaller groups and have each group work on a specific page within the Jamboard session. At the end of the session we review the …
Students pay the price for hybrid model of schooling, say parents, experts
Proponents say hybrid system offers flexibility to move between in-person and online learning.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hybrid-learning-2021-2022-1.6146818…
Why Should You Use Multiple Web Browsers?
Many people use multiple web browsers, but you might be wondering why. Here’s a look at some of the reasons to do just that.
Opinion: Computer chips are getting so advanced, companies are using artificial intelligence to make them
The introduction of AI in chip design is a necessity for performance and efficiency.
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Microsoft will release Windows 11 on October 5th
Microsoft is announcing that Windows 11 will be released on October 5th. The new operating system will be available as a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs, or on new hardware that ships with Windows 11 pre-loaded.
https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/31/22649940/windows-11-release-date-features-devices-free-upgrade
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The Teams “live event” feature to showcase student talent
To organize a large-scale event open to external participants, at no cost, I used the Teams live event extension. For a science fair or a student conference, I recommend it!
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History of Cybersecurity in Education in a Blip
Here, we take a closer look at the history of cybersecurity in education and highlight some of the turning points that led us to the spot we are in today. Let’s get started.
https://www.lmspulse.com/2021/history-of-cybersecurity-in-education-in-a-blip/…
Everything You Need to Know About Brave’s New Privacy-Focused Search Engine
Brave is an open-source browser based on the Chromium project. Brave rose to fame as a browser focused on privacy and anonymity. In June, the company launched the beta version of its own search engine that prioritizes privacy above all …