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  • What is a Cognitive Tool for Learning?

    What is a Cognitive Tool for Learning?

    The idea of a cognitive tool or ‘mind tool’ was popularized in the 1990s by David Jonassen. It explains that not all educational technologies are beneficial for learning. According to this concept, only educational technologies that help us learn more deeply than before are beneficial. Definition We usually think of an educational technology as a…

  • New to Working Remotely? These Resources Can Help – LinkedIn free training resources

    New to Working Remotely? These Resources Can Help – LinkedIn free training resources

    Almost overnight, remote work has become mainstream. Companies around the world are encouraging their employees to work from home to prioritize the health and safety of their workforce and communities amid coronavirus. Working through this rapid change can be hard and we’re moving quickly to help members get information they can trust, stay connected to their…

  • Typology of Free Web-based Learning Technologies

    Typology of Free Web-based Learning Technologies

    The 2020 Typology of Free Web-based Learning Technologies from the EDUCAUSE research library contains 226 free technologies arranged into 40 types and 15 clusters that educators can use to promote more productive and interactive learning. Brief descriptions, example tools and pedagogical uses are provided for each category. This Typology has been developed by Matt Bower…

  • SLACK

    SLACK

    Team collaboration and communication. Some of the built-in features of Slack include messaging, file sharing, Project management, to-do lists, and more. The features of Slack are extendible through integrations and bots, which add the functionality of pulling reports, starting phone calls, filing tickets, calendaring, polling, and many advanced other options.   Slack   Keywords: Collaboration, Productivity Tools, audience…

  • VoiceThread

    VoiceThread

    A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in multiple ways – using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam). Share a VoiceThread with friends, students, and colleagues for them to record comments…

  • Open Textbook Library

    Open Textbook Library

    A repository hosted by the University of Minnesota to provide access to complete textbooks licensed so teachers and students can freely use, adapt, and distribute the material. They cover a variety of disciplines including law, business, mathematics, and the natural sciences.   Open Textbook Library   Frequently Asked Questions – There are many ways you…

  • iMovie

    iMovie

    With iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can enjoy your videos like never before. It’s easy to browse clips and create Hollywood-style trailers and 4K-resolution movies. You can even start editing on an iPhone or iPad, then finish on a Mac. And when your movie is ready, iMovie Theater rolls out the red carpet. There…

  • WorldCat

    WorldCat

    Search for library items from throughout the world. “Find what you want in a library near you with WorldCat, a global catalog of library collections.”   WorldCat   Keywords: Lifelong Learning

  • PhET Interactive Simulations for Active Learning in STEM

    PhET Interactive Simulations for Active Learning in STEM

      PHET Interactive Simulations can be used to supplement Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, and Mathematics courses. The site is created by the University of Colorado with the aim of enhancing learning and motivating students through playful discovery activities that support many optional languages package. Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive…

  • Pexels

    Pexels

    Pexels provides high quality and completely free stock images for personal and commercial use. The site includes a large collection of photos, videos, wallpaper, and more.   Pexels   Keywords: Creative Commons

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