Daily Archives: June 9, 2010

The #edchat Archive: 134,000 Tweets And Climbing

Much of our EduDemic fans are participating in a weekly exchange of ideas on Twitter. Using the hashtag #edchat, anyone can lend their thoughts and ideas to the topic of the week. Happening every Tuesday at 12pm and 7pm, hundreds of education-oriented users are conversing …

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43 Surprising Ways To Use Video Cameras In The Classroom

Engaging students sometimes takes a little more than just some colorful language and creative gesticulations. Sometimes technology needs to bridge the gap between student and teacher. It seems like every student who is able to type is in possession of a video-capable smartphone. From the …

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Glee Illustrates Why Teachers Are So Important [VIDEO]

Glee on FOX (@gleeonfox) is an unquestionable hit but it’s more than just entertainment. Last night’s episode featured a moving tribute to teachers. The students in the glee club took a couple minutes to remind themselves and the viewing audience just how profound an impact …

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New Viral Drinking Game Has Students ‘Icing’ Each Other

If you’re wandering around the Jersey Shore or any other popular destination for college students this summer, you will likely see many people (mostly men) carrying around a bottle of Smirnoff Ice. That bottle will be attached to the back of their pants or in …

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10 Technologies Your Children Will Find Obsolete

Remember the 8-Track? How about the Zack Morris phone? From MiniDisc to the Discman, technology has a short shelf life, both literally and figuratively. It’s no secret that both students and teachers can communicate using social media, technology, and other electronics. It’s also no secret …

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TODAY: Harvard To Show Off Cutting-Edge Digital Scholarship Efforts At Summit

Harvard has been hard at work on implementing some big ideas when it comes to integrating technology into scholarship. On June 9, there is a big event being held at Harvard Business School where dozens of panelists and speakers from across the university will gather …

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What Your E-Mail Address Says About Your Computer Skills

Found this great infographic on The Oatmeal today. The title of this post really says it all. Which e-mail service do you use? Do you agree with their assessment?

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