Educational Technology

August 17, 2014

It’s Time to End the Device Debate

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By Patrick Larkin, Edudemic

Personally, I have no strong emotion tied to one device or another. In fact, as a learner, I get a great deal of satisfaction by figuring out how I can get my daily tasks done on any device that is placed before me. In fact, my main takeaway from most of these debates regarding one device or another is that those of us in schools need to steer clear of strapping on the blinders that can come along with one platform or another. We need to ensure environments that are adaptable and allow learners to accomplish their tasks with whatever devices are available. For all intensive purposes, devices are now basically disposables after two to three years. It is time to dispose of the debate on devices as well.

http://www.edudemic.com/time-end-device-debate/

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Is This The Future Of Education?

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By Katie Lepi, Edudemic

It seems to be part of the human condition that we are constantly looking to the future. From things a simple as “what’s happening this weekend” to “are we going to have flying cars in ten years”, wondering, imagining, and creating what our future will look like is so normal that it can often seem like it is just a part of our subconscious. In education, we’re always looking to the future. What can we improve? How can we change, add, or manage our toolkits to do exactly what we need? What skills will students need in the future, and how can we ensure we’re preparing them adequately? What technologies will they be using? The handy infographic below takes a look at the ‘education of tomorrow’. It showcases a few statistics on technology growth over the years along with an overview of what might be next for the future of education.

http://www.edudemic.com/future-of-education/

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Brain-inspired chip fits 1m ‘neurons’ on postage stamp

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By Jonathan Webb, BBC

Scientists have produced a new computer chip that mimics the organisation of the brain, and squeezed in one million computational units called “neurons”. They describe it as a supercomputer the size of a postage stamp. Each neuron on the chip connects to 256 others, and together they can pick out the key features in a visual scene in real time, using very little power. The design is the result of a long-running collaboration, led by IBM, and is published in the journal Science.

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-28688781

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August 16, 2014

5 Quick Ways To Start Using Video In The Classroom

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By Zapmarketing, Edudemic

Integrating video into our classrooms can be a great way not only to get students more engaged in the material you’re presenting to them, but to get them using technology, giving and getting feedback, and tapping all parts of their brain while they learn. See the videos and factoids linked below.

http://www.edudemic.com/using-video-in-the-classroom/

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The Beginner’s Guide To The Internet Of Things

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By Katie Lepi, Edudemic

What does ‘the internet of things’ mean, anyway? It is a term that I’ve heard periodically over the past few years but explored little and never wrote about here, as it doesn’t specifically refer to education and there are so many other (specifically) relevant things to share and talk about. The short explanation is that the Internet of Things refers to the interconnectedness of devices of all types – especially ‘smart’ devices that can react, anticipate, and adapt as necessary. In short, this interconnectedness and advancing technology is expected to simplify automation in so many areas of our lives. See the infographic linked below for more.

http://www.edudemic.com/guide-to-the-internet-of-things/

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4 Ways Technology is Changing How People Learn

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By Katie Lepi, Edudemic

When we talk about what changes technology has brought to classrooms across the globe, the answers could basically be never ending. Teachers could talk about things like bringing ease to researching all types of topics, bringing organization (and a lack of physical papers to lose) to the classroom, and making connections for professional development. There could be a lot of discussion about the millions of nuances of amelioration brought to classrooms – both physical and virtual. That said, the handy linked infographic below takes a look at 4 ways technology is changing how people learn.

http://www.edudemic.com/technology-is-changing-how-people-learn/

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August 15, 2014

What’s the best way to keep students on track in an online course?

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By Rhea Kelly, Campus Technology

When we published online education specialist Paul Beaudoin’s “6 Ways to Be a Better Online Teacher” a few months ago, it quickly became one of the top three most-read articles on our Web site this year. Paul’s academic background is in music; an accomplished composer, theorist, author and educator, he noticed early on that technology was changing the way he interacted with making music. It wasn’t long before he brought technology into his own classrooms — and online courses — to engage his students. He is the recipient of several teaching awards, including the Exemplary Course Award from Blackboard, and a frequent international workshop and keynote speaker. For this month’s issue, we asked Paul to write a follow-up piece: “Motivate and Engage Online Learners All Semester Long.”

http://campustechnology.com/articles/2014/08/07/learning-to-teach-online.aspx?admgarea=News

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Extension offers online course for board members of non profits

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by Curt Wohleber, Democrat News

University of Missouri Extension is offering online training for board members of nonprofit organizations. “Serving on a board is a little different from volunteering for an event or activity,” says Connie Mefford, associate extension professional and community development specialist in Benton County. “I think many people don’t understand their legal responsibility.” While board members can bring valuable skills and knowledge, they might not be ready to deal with issues such as conflicts of interest, maintaining minutes and other required documents, compensation of paid employees, and proper handling of grants, donations and other income, Mefford said.

http://dailyjournalonline.com/democrat-news/news/extension-offers-online-course-for-board-members-of-non-profits/article_1a7e9396-9115-5685-8d5e-a3f2f9c03ce4.html

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How To Create A Money-Making Online Course

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by Dorie Clark, Forbes

The average instructor brings in $7000 from Udemy courses, though there is a wide range of outcomes. I’ve met one instructor whose class earns him only $60 per month, but elite instructors – generally those with very large followings on social media who can mobilize their own audience to buy – can generate six figures annually from their courses.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/dorieclark/2014/08/06/how-to-create-a-money-making-online-course/

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August 14, 2014

Online Ed Leaders Named to 2014 OLC Class of Fellows

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By Rhea Kelly, Campus Technology

Seven new higher ed leaders have joined the ranks of the Fellows of the Online Learning Consortium (formerly the Sloan Consortium). The annual OLC Fellows program recognizes exceptional professional excellence in the field of online learning. The OLC Board of Directors “confers the distinction upon individual members of the Consortium who have: outstanding and extraordinary qualifications in the field of online learning; significant experience in online learning or an allied field; a record of distinguished service to OLC or the field; and extraordinary

http://campustechnology.com/articles/2014/08/04/online-ed-leaders-named-to-2014-olc-class-of-fellows.aspx?admgarea=news

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Online education push continues at CSUs

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By Isabelle Taft, Sacramento Bee

Assembly Bill 46, authored by Richard Pan D-Sacramento, seeks to ensure that the answers to those questions are shaped in part by data about student achievement in online courses. The bill, which bypassed the Senate Appropriations Committee because it was found to have a low cost, could be voted on in the Senate as early as Wednesday. The legislation would require providers of online courses to share information about course enrollment and completion rates, grades, student demographics and the use of university resources such as libraries with the CSU Academic Senate, the body that represents faculty from the 23 CSU campuses. Pan said he wrote the bill in response to concern that the faculty group lacked sufficient access to data during the SJSU Plus pilot program. Though the partnership with Udacity has ended, Pan wants to be certain that any companies the CSU works with in the future will be accountable for providing positive outcomes for students.

http://www.sacbee.com/2014/08/04/6605333/online-education-push-continues.html

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Learning Lessons: Net Neutrality and the Future of Online Education

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by McNeal Maddox, ClickZ

The end of net neutrality would inevitably lead to online education providers paying more to deliver video course content – which would mean an increase in operating costs that would be bundled into millions of students’ fees. The increased cost would stifle enrollments at a critical moment in the growth of the online education sector. A requirement to pay ISPs for increased bandwidth to stream video to millions of students is an added expense that many online schools may not be willing to pay. Brands like Udemy, Khan Academy, Udacity, Codecademy, and General Assembly have already made significant investments in process and infrastructure to deliver streaming video course content.

http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/2358039/learning-lessons-net-neutrality-and-the-future-of-online-education

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August 13, 2014

The top ways digital tools transform learning

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By Laura Devaney, eSchool News

Annual survey highlights how students, teachers leverage digital tools to change education digital-learningDigital tools are often touted for their ability to have a transformative effect on teaching and learning, and an annual survey reveals just how deeply these tools continue to impact education. Project Tomorrow CEO Julie Evans shared some of the latest Speak Up Survey data during an exclusive edWeb webinar. The annual survey focuses on digital tools, emerging technologies, professional development, digital citizenship, STEM, and administrators’ challenges. “We have a strong belief that today’s students should be well-prepared for the future, and digital tools can help ensure that they are prepared,” Evans said.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/07/30/digital-tools-learning-673/

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Software That Can “See” Will Change Privacy Forever

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by Pete Warden, Technology Review

Image analysis algorithms used to be rare handcrafted Fabergé eggs, but now they’re cheap off-the-shelf components made on a production line. These advances have huge implications for our privacy, since we now document our lives with so many pictures. Facebook alone already has over 200 billion photos. So far this hasn’t had a massive impact on privacy because there’s been no good way to search and analyze those pictures, but advances in image recognition are changing all that. It’s now possible to not only reliably spot you in photos, but also tell what you’re doing. Creating an algorithm to spot common objects, whether they’re bikes or bongs, is now so easy. Imagine all your photos being processed into a data profile for advertisers or law enforcement, showing how much you party, who you’re with, and which demonstrations you attended.

http://www.technologyreview.com/view/529396/software-that-can-see-will-change-privacy-forever/

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Meeting Connectivity Demands Of Tech-Centered Schools

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By Chris Janson, Forbes

Thanks to recent news of the Federal Communications Commission approving changes to the E-Rate program, which provides discounted telecommunications, Internet access, and internal connections to eligible schools and libraries. The move means Wi-Fi funding is set to increase $1 billion a year over the next two years, and will see an annual “funding target” for that amount for years after that. With evolving teaching techniques and education requirements causing greater connectivity demands at schools across the country — “Technology has changed, the needs of schools and libraries have changed,” FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said at the agency’s open meeting this month — the move is especially pertinent.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/centurylink/2014/08/01/meeting-connectivity-demands-of-tech-centered-schools/

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August 12, 2014

5 great ed-tech faculty resources on YouTube

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By Michael Sharnoff, eCampus News

These YouTube resources can help college faculty deliver instruction more effectively and enhance the student experience. Educators, administrators, and students are using social media for marketing purposes and to improve learning and deliver instruction more effectively. Embracing mobile technology and social media in the proper, academic setting can prove productive for learning and growth. Videos are some of the best teaching tools available to teachers and students, and YouTube offers a seemingly infinite number of educational channels on varying topics.

http://www.ecampusnews.com/top-news/faculty-resources-youtube-492/

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50 top ed-tech products, straight from educators

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by eSchool News

This past spring, we asked readers to give us their top picks for school hardware, software, websites, and services—and more than 1,300 readers responded online. In nominating their favorite products, we asked readers to tell us how they’re using these products to improve teaching, learning, or school administration—and to what effect. We then those the 50 best responses, which appear alphabetically by product name. The results is a list of ed-tech products and services that have proven to be effective, as noted by your colleagues in K-12 schools and districts nationwide.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/08/01/top-edtech-products-093/

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8 Printable Classroom Posters For Device Best Practices

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By Katie Lepi, Edudemic

When you bring devices of any kind into your classroom, there need to be some rules to go along with them. Establishing guidelines for your students when they’re using technology is best done early on and reinforced often – with students of all ages! This doesn’t mean just setting out rules about not eating and drinking around the devices – it includes all types of guidelines including what is and is not appropriate to use the device for.

http://www.edudemic.com/device-best-practices/

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August 11, 2014

5 Time-Saving Ways Teachers Can Use Google Forms

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By Jennifer Carey, Edudemic

One of my favorite features of Google Drive is Google Forms. If you’re unfamiliar with this, think of it as a way to create quick surveys that can be used for a number of applications. Google automatically aggregates this data into a Google Spreadsheet, making forms a great way to quickly collect and share information. I have seen educators and administrators use Google Forms in the most creative and inventive ways. If you’re just starting with Google Forms, here are five ways that you can use them to streamline your classroom!

http://www.edudemic.com/5-great-ways-use-google-forms/

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How Technology Is Rewiring Your Brain

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By Emily Ko, Edudemic

As we all know, our minds are changing as technology integrates more and more into our lives. The use of technology in traditionally social situations has become so rife it that
games have been invented in order to keep people off their phones. In schools, it is evident that children and teenagers spend more time taking photos and checking in to share online, rather than spending quality time with people they are with. A recent study conducted by Pew Internet Project in conjunction with Elon University titled Teens, technology, and human potential in 2020 shows that expert opinion on how technology is impacting brains is fairly centred, with 55% believing technology will have a positive impact by 2020, and 42% foreseeing a negative impact.

http://www.edudemic.com/rewiring-your-brain/
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Using Technology To Transform Institutions as They Transform the Lives of Students

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By David Raths, Campus Technology

Technology executives have a key role to play in the future of higher education by helping colleagues use data to craft a story about the value of postsecondary education. And telling a story is important, Freeman Hrabowski III, president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), told attendees at the Campus Technology 2014 annual conference in Boston this week. Noting how many students leave science and technology programs before completion, he said, “We even call first-year classes weed-out courses.” If you ask a dean of sciences how may seats they are planning for the second year, they expect one-third to make it to the next year. Hrabowski is working to change that dynamic by reinventing curriculum and processes at UMBC. “The vets who went to college knew the world of tomorrow did not have to be the same as today. That was innovation.” Today we can improve outcomes, he added, “if we change the way we do business. You have the ability to help campuses use technology to transform the institutions as they transform the lives of students.”

http://campustechnology.com/articles/2014/07/30/using-technology-to-transform-institutions-as-they-transform-the-lives-of-students.aspx

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