Latest education updates from around the world
Create Animated Timelines in Google Slides
One of my most popular Google Slides tutorials is a video about how to use Google Slides to create a timeline. A follow-up to that video demonstrates how to use the animation tools in Google Slides to add animations to a timeline. In the following video I demonstrate how to create an animated timeline in Google Slides.
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[Industry Direct] Grab a Great Deal on VR Games during Fanatical’s Bundlefest Celebration
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For a limited time only, at Fanatical we are holding our annual Bundlefest celebration, offering a range of PC VR and Quest VR games at incredible prices.
As an official digital retailer of PC […]
Recent Valve Hiring Hints at Next-gen Index Headset in Development
Since the release of its first (and so far, only) VR headset in 2019 and its flagship VR game in 2020, Valve has been worryingly quiet about its future plans for VR. But recent hiring and job listings suggest the company is still working toward next-gen VR hardware.
It’s been nearly four years since the release of Valve Index, a leading PC VR headset which has held its ground as the second most-popular headset on the platform for longer than most might have expected. But the aging headset mirrors the aging PC VR landscape in general which has taken […]
Bigscreen Beyond Teardown Overviews Design Decisions Behind Compact Headset
CEO Darshan Shankar sits down with the upcoming Bigscreen Beyond VR headset for a teardown and explanation of the company’s design decisions.
Bigscreen Beyond is a made-for-enthusiasts VR headsets coming from the makers of the social VR theater application Bigscreen. In our recent hands-on with the headset we found an impressively well-built device that’s taking a different approach than other PC VR headsets on the market.
Bigscreen Beyond is due to start shipping in Q3, and ahead of its release Bigscreen CEO Darshan Shankar has sat down to tear the tiny headset open and […]
What is TeachAI? The AI Education Resource Explained by ISTE’s Chief Learning Officer
TeachAI is an AI resource for educators and school leaders launched by Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum.
The Best 5 Android Apps for Kids in 2017
In this digital age, technology has revolutionized the way children learn and interact with the world. Educational apps have emerged as powerful tools, turning screen time into an enriching learning experience. These apps make learning interactive, engaging, and fun, ensuring that children absorb knowledge more effectively.
Whether it’s understanding the mysteries of the universe, learning shapes and colors, honing numerical skills, or even building a virtual town, there’s an educational app for everything. As an educator with extensive experience in edtech research, I have seen the profound impact these tools can have on a child’s learning journey.
In this […]
Here is How to Create A Classroom Blog Using Blogger
Chrome Tip – Quickly Hide or Show Bookmarks
In a webinar I recently hosted I incidentally showed a quick way to show or hide the bookmarks bar in Chrome. The webinar was not about Chrome or anything Google-related so I was surprised when someone asked me to show the trick again. There is not a trick, just hit CTRL+Shift+B to show or hide the bookmarks bar. Watch my video below to see the tip in action.
Create Animated Simulations With Loopy
Loopy is a free tool for creating your own animated simulations or illustrations of a concept. This free animation tool is designed to showing relationships between two or more parts of a system. It’s perfect for showing cause and effect or for showing a workflow system.
To create an animation on Loopy you simply have to click on the blank canvas to place a circle that represents the start of a system. Then click on the canvas again to add another element to your system animation. To connect the two (or […]
Google Reveals Latest Project Starline Prototype, Its Light-field Telepresence Platform
It’s been nearly two years since Google first introduced Project Starline, a telepresence platform designed to facilitate natural-feeling remote communication between two people. While we haven’t heard much about the project, the company recently confirmed it’s still ongoing, recently revealing a more compact and affordable system.
Project Starline was first revealed back at Google I/O 2021, with the goal of making it feel like you’re sitting in front of another person, even though they’re remote. Using a bevy of sensors, a light-field display, spatial audio, and novel compression, Google says it’s able to recreate a very immersive likeness of […]
A World of Musical Explorers
I wrote about this neat resource a couple of years ago. A recent post on the Maps Mania blog prompted me to revisit it.
To use Musical Explorers Around the World students simply have to click on one of the large placemarks […]
A New Google Bard Feature
Best Free Plagiarism Checking Sites
The best free online plagiarism checking sites for educators.
Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Confident in WWDC Headset Unveiling, 2nd Gen Expected in 2025
Independent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple’s highly anticipated mixed reality headset is very likely set for its reported Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) unveiling in June. Another generation is also in the pipeline, Kuo maintains, which he suggests may come at some point in 2025.
Kuo, a long-time Apple analyst and respected figure in supply chain leaks, says in a Medium post it’s “highly likely” we’ll see an unveiling at WWDC. This comes despite earlier reports of supply chain delays that would ultimately see the headset launch later this year. He says Apple is “well prepared” […]
Assessing Our Schools At Risk
Increasing support for mental health in schools is necessary to help stem tide the of recent tragedies
Google Bard vs ChatGPT: Teacher’s Guide
As an educator deeply passionate about the potent synergy of AI and teaching, I am always on the lookout for innovative technologies that could revolutionize our classrooms and learning environments.
Recently, Google launched its new AI language model, Bard. And let me tell you, it has quickly climbed to the top of my list of exciting AI developments. Ever since its launch, I’ve been experimenting with Bard, exploring its potential and the ways it could be leveraged in the realms of education and professional development. And the journey, so far, has been nothing short of impressive.
Scholar, Books, Datasets, and More – Google Search Tools Students Overlook
In last week’s episode of Two EdTech Guys Take Questions Rushton and I answered a question about alternatives to using Google search. What we failed to emphasize is that Google offers a lot of search tools that students often overlook or don’t even know about. Some of my favorites of those are highlighted and demonstrated below.
Ngram Viewer
Google’s Ngram Viewer is a search tool that students can use to explore the use of words and names in books published between 1800 and 2019. The Ngram Viewer shows users a graph illustrating the first […]
Apple’s Upcoming Headset “so good”, According to Oculus Founder
Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus who left the company in 2017, appears to have insider knowledge of upcoming Apple XR headset, which is expected to be unveiled at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next month. To Luckey, Apple’s hotly awaited entrance into the space is apparently “so good.”
The Apple headset is so good.
— Palmer Luckey (@PalmerLuckey) May 14, 2023
Luckey hasn’t quantified his experience beyond this, or even said that his impressions indeed come from a personal demo of Apple’s long-rumored mixed reality headset, which, like Meta Quest Pro, is thought to be capable of both virtual reality […]
What Schools Leaders Need to Know About Embracing AI
AI will transform education in many ways and school leaders need to be on board and driving the evolution of education
Google Arts & Culture Lesson Plan
This Google Arts & Culture lesson plan can be used to implement the tool into your instruction
4 Ways to Improve Edtech Ergonomics
Strategies for limiting physical strain and discomfort with better edtech ergonomics.
How to Add Excel to Your Mac
After a decade of using Windows as my primary operating system, I recently switched back to using a MacBook Air as my primary computer. Making the switch has meant re-learning a couple of little things. It has also meant installing some software that I always took for granted while using Windows.
I don’t use Excel as part of my daily work so I don’t think about it until I need it. That’s why I didn’t install it as soon as I got my MacBook Air like some other people might have done. Fortunately, […]
An Extensive Glossary of Math Terms for Students
In today’s world, mathematics plays a crucial role in various fields in our daily life. For students, having a solid foundation in mathematics is essential for their academic and professional success. However, mathematics can often seem intimidating due to the vast number of terms, concepts, and rules.
The primary goal of this glossary is to […]
Bugs, Brass, and Gardens – The Week in Review
Good morning from Maine where the sun is shining as I sip my second cup of coffee of the day. Yes, at 5:07am I’m drinking my second cup. That’s what happens when you have little kids and a puppy. Speaking of puppies, ours has his first meeting with a trainer this morning. We’re all excited about it. I hope that you have something fun and exciting to do this weekend.
The only thing I’m not looking forward to this weekend is the swarms of black flies that I’ll encounter whenever I stop on my bike and when […]
Andragogy: A Comprehensive Guide for Teachers and Educators
Andrag is an important concept in the field of adult learning and education. It refers to the principles, methods, and strategies used to effectively teach adults. This post will provide a deeper dive into these principles, exploring how they can be applied in practice to create effective learning experiences for adult learners. We’ll look at topics such as self-directed learning, problem-based instruction, experiential learning techniques and more.
I. Historical Background of Andragogy
A. Origins of the term andragogy
Andragogy, a term derived from the Greek words “andr,” meaning man, and “agogus,” meaning guide or leader, […]