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Parentaler: A Comprehensive Parental Control App That Delivers Peace of Mind
Being a parent in the digital age is like walking a tightrope. While technology offers unlimited opportunities for learning and socialization, it also opens up caverns of potential risks and hazards for your young ones. Hence the importance of a aprental control app such as Parentaler.
Parentaler is a parental control app that serves as your eyes and ears in the virtual world your kids inhabit. Offering a range of features, from monitoring online communication to blocking explicit content, this app is the digital safeguard every parent needs.
[Disclaimer: Just a heads-up to my readers: While […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Canva Translate
Canva Translate is the topic of our blog post today!
You know that moment when you’ve crafted the perfect presentation or document, only to realize you need it in another language? Yup, the dread sets in—time to copy-paste every single line into a translation tool and hope for the best. Well, it turns out that the solution to this often tedious task might be hiding in a platform many of us already love—Canva.
Canva Translate, a feature that’s about to turn the world of translation on its head, not just for educators but for anyone in […]
8 Key Instagram Safety Tips for Teenagers
With over 2 billion active monthly users, Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms. It’s particularly popular with younger generations, including teenagers, who use it as the main form of communication and sharing moments in their life.
However, just like the physical world, the digital world has its share of safety concerns. Instagram has quite a lot of security downfalls, from scammers and hackers trying to extract payments to online predators and bullies. We must understand these concerns and provide guidance to ensure our teenagers’ online experiences are safe and positive.
Instagram Safety Tips for […]
Valve Hires Creator Behind Popular ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ Mod
Like many of Valve’s best titles, Half-Life: Alyx (2020) is a lot more moddable than your average game, which for PC VR headset owners means hundreds of new modes, missions, and mini-games. Now one of the HLA’s most talented modders announced they’ve been snapped up by Valve.
Nate Grove was responsible for two of the best HLA campaign-style mods, Incursion and Re-Education—both of which are uncannily Valve-like in pacing, setting… everything.
Grove says in a tweet that “a HUGE contributing factor to my hire was my work on my Workshop items Re-Education and Incursion. It was a […]
AI in Education: 10 Months On
It’s been 10 months since the introduction of generative AI in education. What have we learned so far?
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning Otus Offers an All-In-One Solution to Drive Student Success
Otus, a recent winner of the Tech & Learning Best for Back to School Award, makes every step of the learning process more efficient for teachers, administrators, students, and families.
What Teachers Need to Know about The New Google for Education App Hub
The new Google for Education App Hub is the topic of our blog post today!
You know how we’re always on the hunt for that perfect EdTech tool that’ll make our lives just a tad easier? The one that’ll streamline our workflow, engage our students, and maybe—just maybe—shave a few minutes off our never-ending admin tasks? Well, folks, it looks like Google has thrown its hat into the ring with their new Education App Hub, and I think they’re onto something big.
Imagine a one-stop shop where you can find carefully curated educational apps that not […]
Former Oculus CTO “unconvinced” Mixed Reality Apps Will Sell Headsets (like Quest 3)
Less than 48 hours after Meta fully unveiled Quest 3, John Carmack, legendary programmer and former CTO of Oculus, expressed doubts about mixed reality’s ability to increase headset sales.
Carmack departed Meta late last year, concluding what he called at the time his “decade in VR.” Still, it’s clear the key cohort in Oculus’ genesis story has a lot to offer when it comes to all things XR.
While Carmack doesn’t mention Quest 3 by name, it’s fairly clear he’s talking about Meta’s first consumer mixed reality headset, having tweeted a message of […]
Early Bigscreen Beyond Pre-orders Slip into Q4 Delivery Window
Bigscreen announced its thin and light PC VR headset, Bigscreen Beyond, is facing delays in production, which the company says will see shipping dates for initial preorders pushed later into October and November.
Bigscreen CEO Darshan Shankar says in a blogpost that manufacturing bottlenecks have led to slower-than-expected production rates, making for what the company calls “approximately 25% of the target [production] rate” in some bottlenecks than previously projected.
Bigscreen says around 20% of US-based pre-orders initially quoted for a Q3 shipping window will be shipped by next week, with the rest expected to be completed by November. […]
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New Quest Dev Tools to Add Leg Estimation for More Convincing Avatars
Meta announced that it’s offering new developer tools for Quest headsets to make avatars more realistic. The company also unveiled a Quest 3-exclusive upper body tracking feature that supports a much wider range of body motion.
Announced at Connect 2023 late last week, Meta showed off some new features coming both to Quest 3 and the rest of the Quest platform.
On Quest 3, Meta says it will be able to use inside-out sensor data to optically track wrists, elbows, shoulders, and torso—or something the company is calling ‘Inside Out Body Tracking’ (IOBT). The Quest 3-exclusive feature also tracks where […]
Best Projectors for Schools
The best projectors for schools can make the classroom better digitally connected to help open the minds of students.
10 of The Best Paper Cutters for Teachers
Paper cutters for teachers are the topic of our blog post today!
When it comes to finding the right tools for your educational or creative projects, choosing a paper cutter might not be the first thing that comes to mind—but let me tell you, it should be. Whether you’re prepping materials for a classroom activity or simply tackling some DIY crafts at home, a high-quality paper cutter can be a game-changer.
It not only saves you time but also ensures clean, precise cuts every time, elevating the quality of your work. Now, paper cutters come in all shapes […]
These Amazing Kids Toys Are on Sale- Grab Them
Kids toys are the topic of our blog post today!
I can already feel the excitement in the air—Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are just around the corner, and let me tell you, there are some fantastic deals waiting for us. But here’s the thing, we’ve all been down that rabbit hole of endless scrolling and still not finding what we need, right? Been there, done that. That’s why I’ve done some pre-shopping research for you all.
This year, Fisher-Price and Thomas & Friends have come out with some exceptional deals that you shouldn’t sleep on. Why? […]
15 Educational Kids Shows Streaming on Amazon Prime
Streaming platforms have become the modern-day treasure troves of educational content, a fact that I don’t think we celebrate enough. Sure, they’re teeming with binge-worthy shows and movies, but did you know they’re also stacked with an impressive array of educational shows for kids?
If you’re a parent, teacher, or educator like me, you know how vital it is to fuse education with entertainment for effective learning. That’s why I decided to dig deep into Amazon Prime‘s vault of children’s shows to unearth some gems that do just that.
As I scrolled through the offerings, […]
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning Otus Offers an All-In-One Solution to Drive Student Success
Otus, a recent winner of the Tech & Learning Best for Back to School Award, makes every step of the learning process more efficient for teachers, administrators, students, and families.
Try This: Search the Google Docs Menus
New features in Google Docs, Workspace, speed up using docs significantly. The trick is to get into the habit searching the Google Docs menus. Search the Google Docs Menus by using the new search icon, it’s more powerful than you think.
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From Anxiety to Enjoyment: How Play Can Change the Relationship with Math
Incorporating play in math education is not just a fanciful idea; it’s a transformative approach that has tangible benefits for both teachers and students. Play fosters an environment of exploration and curiosity, helping to dispel the myth that math is a dry, unapproachable subject. Through games and interactive activities, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This playful methodology aligns perfectly with fostering a growth mindset, breaking down barriers of anxiety and opening up new avenues for intellectual development. Ultimately, integrating play in math education can lead to deeper understanding, improved engagement, and a lifelong […]
Teachers, Get Your Google Drive Sorted!
There are new ways to show folders in Google Drive. Use this new feature to help you access your files more quickly.
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High Five – FigJam Whiteboard Tool
High Five in FigJam is going to be your new favorite way to collaborate. FigJam is a FREE digital whiteboarding tool
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Padlet: Start a Slideshow
Padlet is an amazing edtech tool that allows for discussions where all students participate. Use the slideshow feature to present the student ideas. Create a slideshow in Padlet.
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5 New Features to Try in Google Docs for Sept 23
New features for Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Google is always coming out with new things to help you with teaching and learning. Check out the 5 new features for September 2023.
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Free FigJam Digital Whiteboard for Educators
Free for educators sign up quickly to upgrade your FigJams. This collaborative digital whiteboarding tool is bound to be one of your favorites. Check out FigJam Free for Educators
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Join!! 100 Prompts for ChatGPT to Support Students
Save time and support students better with 100 prompts for ChatGPT to Support Students. Join Alice Keeler for her OTIS workshop on how to write prompts in ChatGPT and get the most out of AI.
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10 Tips for Teaching Effectively with a Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook #LenovoChromebooks
Using a Chromebook is more than just accessing the internet. To get the most out of the technology you need to pair the purchase with the right pedagogy. Here are 10 Tips for Teaching Effectively with a Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook #LenovoChromebooks
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