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Figjam, AI, and more – Of bits and bytes for February 12, 2024
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Create animated gifs and crop video with ezGIF
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The falling enrollment of education majors
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Is edtech worth it?
With all due respect, this is what I call Edutech Shiny Toy Syndrome. And it is out of control. Kids don’t need screens for individualized educational experiences. They are already on those stultifying, addictive, isolating screens far too much. Bah! Humbug! Source: Silicon Valley’s Schools Program — Students Are an Afterthought | National Review I don’t…