edtech

Jun
27
Full page screenshot in Chrome without an extension

Full page screenshot in Chrome without an extension

Google Chrome has a hidden feature tucked away inside Developer Tools that lets you take full-sized screenshots of any web
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Jun
25
Google Sheets has a translate() function

Google Sheets has a translate() function

Google Sheets can use the Google Translate to automatically translate the contents of a cell to a different language. This
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Jun
18
Another clipboard manager for Chrome - Permanent Clipboard

Another clipboard manager for Chrome - Permanent Clipboard

One of the greatest productivity tools that I use is a clipboard manager. A clipboard manager is a piece of
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Apr
17
The pros and cons of taking notes on the computer

The pros and cons of taking notes on the computer

Computer note-taking was a point of contention at my school. Almost every teacher used laptops. But we varied in how
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Mar
23
Is edtech worth it?

Is edtech worth it?

With all due respect, this is what I call Edutech Shiny Toy Syndrome. And it is out of control. Kids
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Oct
03
Where in the world is... The Learning Company?

Where in the world is... The Learning Company?

…Both Reader Rabbitand Cluefinders were the work of The Learning Company (TLC), a dominant player in the realm of educational
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Sep
27
Does edtech improve or harm education?

Does edtech improve or harm education?

Multimedia technologies penetrate into various spheres of educational activity. The spread of innovations is facilitated by external factors associated with
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Jul
11
Is ed tech dead?

Is ed tech dead?

Mike Crowley (International School of Brussels) was part of the throng at ISTE ’18, but what he saw caused him
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Oct
14
Applied Digital Skills from Google is a free curriculum based on tech skills

Applied Digital Skills from Google is a free curriculum based on tech skills

Source: Free Technology Curriculum from Google – Applied Digital Skills Applied Digital Skills is a free website by Google that offers
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Apr
16
Keeping educational technology useful

Keeping educational technology useful

A 2015 study found that 65% of student licenses for education technology products go unused, and you don’t have
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