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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…

  • Toodledo

    Toodledo

    The tool has paid options but it’s free version is really powerful tool which is highly recommended to organize your life.

  • Remind

    Remind

    The Remind app is a great way to communicate with higher education students. Students do not need to download this app to use it. Instructors can send text messages to students without having to see anyone’s phone numbers. You can set up classes in Remind and students can enroll from a mobile device or computer. It…

  • EndNote Basic

    EndNote Basic

    The full desktop version of EndNote is the number one citation management product used by academics and it offers a comprehensive approach to citation management. Many institutions have site licenses available for faculty and students. If your institution does not provide access to the full featured version, you can use the free version online, EndNote…

  • Waze

    Waze

    This mobile app and web-based mapping combine social media with mapping.  It provides live commentary on your route.  In particularly dense areas, it’s often impossible to know exactly what’s happening ahead of you.  Waze takes advantage of real-time contributions of members to “light the way” for you.   Waze   Keywords: Maps

  • Wakelet

    Wakelet

    Share articles, videos, images, tweets, and other great content with one link. Save them for later and create collections, called wakes, at any time. Organize the web, the way you want it. Save, curate, and share from a wide variety of sources to create very visually pleasing presentations. Also very suitable for creating a personal…

  • Miro – Collaboration without Constraints

    Miro – Collaboration without Constraints

    Miro (formerly RealtimeBoard) is a visual collaboration platform allowing product managers, designers, developers, and marketers to create, collaborate, and centralize communication across the company on a single online whiteboard. Miro’s marketplace has integrations with over 50 apps allowing users to connect their favorite software. Popular integrations include Microsoft, Atlassian, and Slack. Miro claims to be…

  • Canva – A powerful online graphic design platform

    Canva – A powerful online graphic design platform

    Canva is a graphic design platform that allows users to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, and other visual content. It is available on web and mobile and integrates millions of images, fonts, templates, and illustrations. Users can choose from many professionally designed templates, and edit the designs and upload their own photos through a…

  • Dictation Software

    Dictation Software

    An article that describes very best dictation apps to turn your voice into text, along with tips for finding the right microphone and creating detailed speech-to-text notes. Plus, you’ll find out if voice dictation is right for you.   The Beginner’s Guide to Dictation Software: The Best Apps for Voice to Text Productivity   Keywords:…

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