Latest education updates from around the world
What is Health At Every Size? What Educators Need to Know
Health at Every Size may get better results without the stigma by focusing on overall health and wellness rather than weight .
70+ Effective Report Card Comments to Use
What are report card comments?
An important part of our work as teachers and educators is to provide meaningful feedback to our students. By meaningful I mean constructive feedback whose aim is to provide a fair evaluation of student’s learning, highlight areas of strength and poinpoints areas that need more work. The general goal of meaningful feedback is the betterment of students learning.
‘Half-Life 2: Episode 2’ VR Mod Gets Launch Trailer Ahead of April 6th Release
Following last month’s release of the Half-Life 2: Episode 1 VR mod, the Source VR Mod team is set to release Episode 2 on April 6th. A launch trailer shows how the episode has been fully adapted to be played in VR.
After years of starts and stops on various attempts to turn Half-Life 2 into a fully playable VR game, the Source VR Mod Team released the Half-Life 2 VR Mod to major acclaim last year. Since then the team has followed up with an equally well received VR mod for Episode 1.
Less than a month later, the team is set to release […]
‘Vertigo 2’ Review – One of PC’s Greatest VR Games Since ‘Half-Life: Alyx’
The long-awaited sequel to Vertigo is here, bringing with it another dose of its distinctly Half-Life-esque flair and patently strange yet captivating universe. Does Vertigo 2 outdo the original? No need to leave you in suspense since you already read the headline. Quick answer: Yes. For the long answer, read on.
Vertigo 2 Details:
Available On: SteamVR
Release Date: March 31st, 2023
Price: $30
Developer: Zach Tsiakalis-Brown
Publisher: Zulubo Productions
Reviewed On: Quest 2 via PC Link
Gameplay
Like the first in the series, you’re again tasked with linearly fighting your way home through a robot and alien-infested science facility, however the sequel puts a host of new worlds […]
Veative Takes To BETT 2023 To Show What VR Education Can Be
Veative VR shown off at BETT 2023 as a truly education focused virtual reality experience.
Philips’ Latest Display Innovations at Bett 2023
Philips shares its latest innovations at Bett 2023
70+ Best Exam Wishes to Inspire and Motivate Students
In this post, I compiled some of the best exam wishes and messages that you can share with someone who is preparing for exams. From motivational notes to religious and humorous wishes, there are plenty of options to choose from. All it takes is a little thoughtfulness and sending your best wishes ahead of time! Whether it’s for your friend, family member or coworker – make sure to offer your support and encouragement.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is Hyping XR Ahead of WWDC
In an interview ahead of Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference event, CEO Tim Cook talks about the potential of XR and why elements of it may be “even better than the real world.”
In an interview by GQ’s Zach Baron, Apple CEO Tim Cook explained that he first joined Apple—which at the time was nearly bankrupt—because Steve Jobs convinced him the company could really change the world.
And change the world it has, with products like the iPhone that have fundamentally altered the way much of the world goes about its daily business.
The next shot the company is rumored […]
Building Pathways Between Schools and Local Businesses
Award-winning superintendent Tom Burton shares how Princeton City Schools has built partnerships with more than 500 local businesses.
4 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Prepare for Class
ChatGPT has a lot of potential to help educators with class prep.
Over 60 Short Welcome Messages for Various Situations
Welcome messages are a great way to make people feel welcomed and appreciated. Each culture has its own unique way of welcoming . Whether it’s a simple “hi” or an elaborate phrase, it’s important to choose words that show your sincerity and respect.
In North America, a common way to greet someone is with the phrase “welcome.” This phrase can be used in any context and is always appropriate. Other informal greetings include “howdy,” “hey there,” and “hello.” These are all good ways to make someone feel welcome and appreciated.
Over 200 Interesting Informative Speech Topics
If you are short of informative speech topics for your next presentation, check out the suggestions below. I compiled an extensive list of informative speech topics arranged into the following categories: Science and Technology, Health and Medicine, History and Culture, Environment and Sustainability, Business and Finance, Education and Learning, Social Issues and Justice, Art and Literature, Sports and Recreation, Travel and Tourism, Food and Cuisine, and Music.
Science and Technology
2. The science behind climate change and its effects on the world
3. The potential of gene […]
60 Engaging Argumentative Essay Topics for Students
An argumentative essay is an academic writing genre that requires students “to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.”
[Test] A VR Poem
In a world of screens and pixels bright, Where virtual worlds come to life, We step into a realm of sight, A place where reality takes flight.
With headsets strapped and controllers held, We enter a realm of the unknown, Where limitless possibilities are spelled, And our imaginations are grown.
VR becomes increasingly part of society, A new way to escape and explore, A place where we can be anyone we want to be, And experience adventures like never before.
From gaming to education, To work and entertainment too, VR holds endless fascination, And we’re just beginning to see what it […]
Tech & Learning Launches New Online Community
The new Tech & Learning Community is a hub where readers can share ideas and opinions, collaborate on solutions, and grow their PLNs nationwide.
2023 Summer Workshops – Booking Now
Besides watching baseball games and riding bikes with my kids, one of the things I’m looking forward to this summer is leading in-person professional development workshops again. I would love to add a workshop at your school to my summer schedule.
Some of the workshops that I’m offering this summer include:
Using Tech to Make Yourself a Better TeacherMaking and […]
ViewSonic Universe Demoed At BETT 2023
The ViewSonic Universe is a virtual classroom like no other.
WizeFloor Shows How It Can Turn Any Floor Interactive At BETT 2023
The WizeFloor projector system makes the floor interactive for engaging class time learning.
EntrySign Shows BETT 2023 How Visitor Management Works Best
EntrySign is the ideal sign in and visitor management system for education institutions.
Dobot Magician E6 For Education Appears At BETT 2023
Dobot Magician E6 is the education specific bot that’s made for learning in varying subjects.
Best Of BETT 2023: Robots, AI, Smart Lockers And More Revealed
The best of BETT 2023 is all lined up here live from the show as the latest education tech gets revealed.
70 of The Most Controversial Topics of Our Time
Controversial topics spark debate and debate when performed respectfully and with an open mind can help to bring about positive change. Debate is also an important democratic practice that is at the center of modern society.
Searching With ChatGPT in Bing
Last week I got access to the new version of Bing. The new version of Bing includes a chat function that is powered by ChatGPT. With this function enabled you can search and get results in the traditional manner or you can view results in a manner that is conversational. As you can see in my demo that is embedded below, using the chat-enabled search function in Bing might get you the information you want a little faster than just clicking through links on a search results page.
Video – Searching With ChatGPT in […]
Seven Good Activities for National Poetry Month
Over the weekend I watched two baseball games on television while the rain and wind howled outside my window. I watched because I love baseball and because it was the start of a new season. The start of the baseball season is full of hope and for all but one team ends with heartbreak. There’s a lot of poetry in that. And so it’s fitting that the start of the baseball season is in April and that April is National Poetry Month.
Poets.org offers thirty […]
8 Great AI Transcription Tools
Part of my work when I was a graduate research assistant in MSVU university was to transcribe audio interviews. A single one hour interview would take me hours and hours of work to transcribe. Manual transcription is a laborious time-consuming task which is why AI transcription services such as the one listed below are god-sends.
Instead of hours, your transcription is ready within minutes saving you so much time and financial resources. AI transcription services are useful for so many applications such as transcription of video lectures, conferences, and meetings, etc.
