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September 11, 2021 1:06 AM
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Report Finds Promise for AR/VR in K-12 and Higher Ed

Report Finds Promise for AR/VR in K-12 and Higher Ed | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation says AR/VR programs could bring new lessons to students across grade levels, given the requisite investments to spur adoption and research.
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September 10, 2021 10:23 AM
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All education sector employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October: Egypt's Health Minister 

All education sector employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October: Egypt's Health Minister  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
All workers at the education sector will have received their first vaccine shot by 15 September, according to the health minister
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Proud of Egypt! COVID vaccinations are MANDATORY for all school employees! No jab, no job! 

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September 10, 2021 10:17 AM
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How to really engage students online

How to really engage students online | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From engaging on social media to attending virtual conferences, across the globe, academia has experienced how digital spaces have allowed us to connect and become more fully human in solidarity wi…

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September 10, 2021 9:31 AM
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Facebook's Ray-Ban Smartglasses Get Their Big Reveal 

Facebook's Ray-Ban Smartglasses Get Their Big Reveal  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Facebook and Ray-Ban are collaborating on what promises to be a pair of smartglasses, something that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in July would “let you do some pretty neat things.” Well, the companies are getting ready to reveal the device on September 9th, 2021, so we’re sure to learn more then. Ray-Ban, a brand …
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June 19, 2021 1:05 AM
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Facebook to Begin Testing Ads Inside Paid VR Games 

Facebook to Begin Testing Ads Inside Paid VR Games  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Facebook has made no secret of the fact that ads are coming to its Oculus VR platform in some capacity. As a part of its v29 software update for Oculus Quest last month, the company said it would begin testing ads for content within the Oculus App, although it wasn’t clear to what extent it …
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Surprised product placement isn't already a thing. ;)

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June 18, 2021 3:03 AM
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Why People Fall For Conspiracy Theories

Why People Fall For Conspiracy Theories | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
You might not believe in QAnon, but you could still fall down the rabbit hole.

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Anti-vaxxers, please read this. ;)

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June 17, 2021 5:28 AM
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The Challenge of Covid-19 Vaccines for the Immunosuppressed 

The Challenge of Covid-19 Vaccines for the Immunosuppressed  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Recent studies find transplant patients and immune-suppressed people who get the shot don’t make many antibodies. But that research is just beginning.
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June 16, 2021 1:47 AM
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How Humans Think When They Think As Part of a Group 

How Humans Think When They Think As Part of a Group  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The fancy word for it is "entitativity," and it’s produced when people act and feel together in close proximity. We need it more, but we’re getting it less.
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June 15, 2021 1:38 AM
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I Treated My Unhealthy Gaming Obsession ... With More Games

I Treated My Unhealthy Gaming Obsession ... With More Games | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The root issue had less to do with the hobby and more to do with me.
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Maybe I should give this a try. ;)

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June 14, 2021 4:30 AM
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Games Are Reimagining the Road Trip for a Modern Era

Games Are Reimagining the Road Trip for a Modern Era | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Developers are using procedural generation, resource management, and dialog choices to create memorable and powerful journeys.
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June 13, 2021 7:29 AM
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What to Know About Testing and Vaccine Requirements for Travel 

What to Know About Testing and Vaccine Requirements for Travel  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Do you need to be vaccinated or have a negative Covid-19 test for your next trip? Check this guide before traveling domestically or abroad.
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Should come in handy.

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June 12, 2021 11:43 PM
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5 Summer Self-Care Tips for Teachers

5 Summer Self-Care Tips for Teachers | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Learn five quick and free things that educators can do this summer to replenish their energy for the next school year.
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I'm taking notes. ;)

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June 12, 2021 1:22 AM
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How to Close the Homework Gap Based on Student Connectivity

How to Close the Homework Gap Based on Student Connectivity | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
CoSN today released a report on the preliminary findings of a breakthrough study on students’ at-home internet connectivity and provided guidelines on bandwid
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September 11, 2021 1:00 AM
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Schools Approach Critical Juncture With Kids and Coronavirus 

‘The next two weeks are going to be critical,’ one stakeholder says of the rising coronavirus cases recorded among children returning to schools.
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So thankful I'm not teaching in the USA. 

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September 10, 2021 10:19 AM
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How Technology Can Help Build Relationships, Ease Anxiety, and Empower Learners!

How Technology Can Help Build Relationships, Ease Anxiety, and Empower Learners! | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
In this episode, Kasey chats with Stacey Roshan about how she transformed her classroom using the power of technology. Technology doesn't have to be impersonal. It can help you personalize learning, empower student voice, and level the playing field!

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September 10, 2021 9:33 AM
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Coronavirus Guide: Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, and Economics

Coronavirus Guide: Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, and Economics | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Here's all the WIRED coverage in one place, from how to keep your children entertained to how this outbreak is affecting the economy.
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June 19, 2021 1:07 AM
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Dinosaur Activities and Printable Game For Kids Who Are Dino Obsessed!

Dinosaur Activities and Printable Game For Kids Who Are Dino Obsessed! | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Does your kid love to stomp and ROAR? Check out this fun Dinosaur Name Matching Game, plus a few of our favourite dinosaur activities for kids that ROAR!
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June 18, 2021 3:10 AM
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Does Tech Need a New Narrative?

Does Tech Need a New Narrative? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
In Silicon Valley, “disruption” is giving way to “building.” What will be built?
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June 17, 2021 5:30 AM
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Survey: What Students Want to Retain Post-Pandemic

Survey: What Students Want to Retain Post-Pandemic | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A recent survey from Top Hat asked college students about their online learning experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and their expectations for instruction in the Fall 2021 academic term.
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June 16, 2021 1:51 AM
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What If Doctors Are Always Watching, but Never There? 

What If Doctors Are Always Watching, but Never There?  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Remote technology could save lives by monitoring health from home or outside the hospital. It could also push patients and health care providers further apart.
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From house to Zoom calls. ;)

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June 15, 2021 1:41 AM
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Google Won't Kill the URL After All 

Google Won't Kill the URL After All  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Plus: A Colonial Pipeline update, inside details of the FBI's Anom caper, and more of the week's top security news.
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June 14, 2021 10:27 AM
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Immersion Insights

Immersion Insights | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Virtual Reality News & Information by ImmersionGate Ent.
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June 14, 2021 4:01 AM
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Pros And Cons Of Using VR To Learn A Foreign Language

Pros And Cons Of Using VR To Learn A Foreign Language | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
VR technology is finding application in education overall, here are some pros and cons of using VR to learn a foreign language.
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June 13, 2021 12:17 AM
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The Magic of Mistakes: 4 Ways to Boost Critical Thinking with Mistake Analysis

The Magic of Mistakes: 4 Ways to Boost Critical Thinking with Mistake Analysis | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Wrong answers can be an incredible tool for learning. Discover how easy it is to add mistake analysis to your classroom.
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June 12, 2021 1:24 AM
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10 VR Games We Can't Wait to Play During Steam Next Fest 

10 VR Games We Can't Wait to Play During Steam Next Fest  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Steam Next Fest is set to bring a week-long deluge of game demos, developer talks, and update news starting on June 16th. Steam will be hosting around 20 playable VR game demos over the course of the event, and there’s some real gems in there we’ve just been itching to play. We’ve rounded up our …
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