An interesting use of computer vision and machine learning to generate metadata about student engagement. This could (should|will) be used for more than just lecturing, and what if students had access to their own data? This could be a powerful tool to support self-reflection on teaching and learning…
An approach to computers in the classroom that is pretty innovative. By watching students, the computer can deliver a report to the teacher on who was engaged and who wasn’t engaged, and at what points in the lesson the students switched. Pretty fascinating stuff!
If you’re looking for Classroom Management Tips here are six things for Teachers New to BYOD or 1:1 to think about this school year! Source: New to BYOD or 1:1? 6 Classroom Management Tips for Teachers – Class Tech Tips Five out of the tips are good, but I disagree with spying on the student’s…
Dr. Anna Konopka, the 84-year-old New Hampshire physician who recently lost her medical license in part due to a lack of computer skills, has an uphill battle ahead of her. In two lengthy phone interviews with Ars on Tuesday, Konopka said if she is reinstated by the state’s medical board—at this point, a big if—she would…
I received a tweet asking me for suggestions on keyboarding programs for students. I didn’t respond. I couldn’t respond. I am not a fan, and when schools are saying that they are either a) in a time crunch or, b) having limited use of technology, I struggle that we use this precious amount of time…
Today is the day that Adobe end-of-lifes one of the greatest and most frustrating of internet technologies, Flash. Flash was great in the late 90s, allowing web developers to create interactive, good looking websites. YouTube took Flash to a new level by allowing video to be played easily. The downsides for Flash are many. The…
So, we’ve made the decision to reverse our previously shared plans. Right now, every member can upload an unlimited number of images and patterns to Design Space for free, and we have no intention to change this policy. This is true whether you’re a current Cricut member or are thinking about joining the Cricut family…
With the Common Core’s emphasis on data-driven instruction there is a misguided focus on using technology to deliver content and collect data rather than cultivate learning and stimulate cognitive development.Using education technology isn’t so much about students mastering a device or procedure so much as it is about mastering themselves first. Source: Use edtech to maximize student knowlege, skills and…