Blockchain technology has garnered much attention in recent years, but technology leaders seem split over its future–some say the hype will be short-lived, but blockchain start-ups are growing and hiring. More...
4 mars 2019
4 mars 2019
Drones and big data: the next frontier in the fight against wildlife extinction
Emerging technologies are a boon for the work of conservation researchers, but not all universities are equipped for them. More...
3 mars 2019
Smartphones connect art students to sights and sounds of Montréal
Many teachers see smartphones as weapons of mass distraction in the classrooms and have become convinced smartphones and school are a bad mix. More...3 mars 2019
Technology and learning in the classroom: six tips to get the balance right
Australia was one of the first countries in the world to have more computers than students in schools. But as the numbers of computers and other technological devices increased, student performance did not. The days of cramming computers into classrooms and expecting improvements in learning are numbered. More...3 mars 2019
Digitally tracking student behaviour in the classroom encourages compliance, not learning
ClassDojo is one of the most popular classroom communication apps in the world. It claims to assist teachers to create happier classrooms and bills itself as “the simple way to build an amazing classroom community”. More...3 mars 2019
Face recognition technology in classrooms is here – and that’s ok
Recently, the Victorian Government brought in new rules stating Victorian state schools will be banned from using facial recognition technology in classrooms unless they have the approval of parents, students and the Department of Education. More...3 mars 2019
University Deploys Chatbot Technology to Enhance Student Experience
By Eric Stoller. The first time I mentioned chatbots (or bot-based technology) on this blog was back in 2016 in a post titled “Messaging is the Past, Present, and Future.” More...
3 mars 2019
University Uses Messaging Apps as Chatbot
By Eric Stoller. Last week's chatbot post was about the first bespoke chatbot app from a UK university. However, whilst ‘Staffs’ has gotten there first with an app, they aren't the first UK university to utilize chatbot technology to engage with students. More...
3 mars 2019
Applications & Professional Development
Regardless of what you are applying for, these simple techniques will help you get better at writing applications while also providing an opportunity for intensive professional development. More...
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