A Meme, a comic, and a new journalism app – Top 3 of the Week
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‘In the past I have always said that a computer could never replace a teacher, because learning was based on relationships. Today, I am not so sure’ Source: ‘Teachers must embrace new technology or risk becoming obsolete’ | News Newsflash, the internet isn’t a fad and computers have been in schools for almost 40 years.
Thanks to the early focus on preventing cyberattacks, Chromebooks are also a hit with the security community. Security experts commonly recommend Chromebooks, whether it’s for the relative who somehow always ends up with spyware toolbars or the researcher heading to a hackers’ meetup. And it’s not about complicated encryption or security tricks — Chromebooks have…
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Not only does Google offer free training with Google tools, there are also tons of training on using technology in the classroom. This site also covers Google’s Computer Science curriculum, alongside ways of using Google tools to teach English Language Learners and students with disabilities.
Ten years ago, communication between teachers and families consisted of newsletters and phone calls. Now, with the proliferation of smartphones and computers, there are several more options for communication. I’m going to focus on more immediate forms of communications, for example sending home time sensitive information. One of the most popular is the Remind. Remind…
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