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"The term 'digital divide' has long been used to describe the gap between those with access to communications technology and those without—applying to both home computer ownership as well as the delivery of home broadband access, which is still an issue. In fact, though 65 percent of households (pdf) have broadband access, that figure drops to 40 percent in households with less than $20,000 in annual income. More recently, the term has referred to the gap in the type of engagement with the digital world. It has come to mean the divide between those who use technology to learn and create and those who use it more for entertainment or staying up to date on social networking sites. It might easily be summed up as the gap between creators and consumers."
Via EDTC@UTB
CC-BY as proof of openness, a passport to the world of the trendy edupunks and transparency in education. But it’s not that simple. Basic Attribution (CC-BY) doesn’t do much for open learning, or even sharing. It’s the NC (non-commercial) and SA (share-alike) aspects of Creative Commons licensing that makes for openness. Attribution simply means anyone can use the work so long as they attribute it, as part a Cartridge package or inside a website, but with no obligation to openness at all. They can take the package, close it off in a system, and charge for access to that system.
Via Lars-Göran Hedström
Being exposed to screens day in and day out could stunt children's brain development, say skeptics of the rapid increase in technology use among kids.
Via Alastair Creelman, Lars-Göran Hedström
The skills people will always need to thrive -- deep thinking, the ability to differentiate fact from hype, creativity, self-regulation, empathy, and self-reflection -- aren't learned in front of screens.
These are my favorite apps for mobile audio recording and sharing. Some support immediate web sharing, others require a sync. All are free except iRig Recorder, SonicPics and StoryRobe.
Use engaging videos on TED-Ed to create customized lessons. You can use, tweak, or completely redo any lesson featured on TED-Ed, or create lessons from scratch based on any video from YouTube.
Sparkol - Create powerful presentations by concentrating on the content...
Via Anat Goodman
Check out our list for some great STEM resources that can help you build your knowledge about everything from calculus to zoology.
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6 Types of #BlendedLearning [Infographic] http://t.co/UHjJzYye #edtech #digln #eduinnovation #elearning [@Zite via @ikeportal]...
Impress your colleagues, friends or attendees at your next presentation with these facts—one for every week of the year.
Via Susan Bainbridge
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The Resource for Education Technology Leaders focusing on K-12 educators.
Gmail became so popular over the years, is due to Google’s strategy to let integrated apps and other services work within it. Here are 4 great apps that will help many people.
"More than three-quarters of all U.S. teenagers have cell phones, and of those, a growing number have smart phones—cell phones that are always online. A report published March 19 by the Pew Center’s Internet and American Life Project tells us how much, and exactly how, teens use them. We already know teens text a lot: A now-famous October 2010 survey by the Nielsen Co. showed the average teenager sent 3,339 texts a month."
Via EDTC@UTB
Education blogs, on any and every topic, abound online. Unfortunately, educators are probably the last people who have the time to go out and search for them. Which blogs review good free resources?
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