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How the Pandemic Boosted Ed Tech Adoption

How the Pandemic Boosted Ed Tech Adoption | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting pivot to online learning in higher education increased mainstream adoption of many education technology tools, according to the 2021 Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) report.
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June 9, 2021 11:49 PM
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4 Tech Tools and Tips to Improve Your Writing

4 Tech Tools and Tips to Improve Your Writing | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Whether you're drafting a memo or promoting a book, technology can make the task easier than ever.
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June 9, 2021 1:48 AM
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The Colorful, Costly World of Custom Keyboard Enthusiasts

The Colorful, Costly World of Custom Keyboard Enthusiasts | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Hobbyists spend hours building their own personalized rigs, while others drop thousands of dollars on a bespoke board. The hype is only getting bigger.
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$3,500 for a keyboard? I don't get it. ;) 

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June 7, 2021 11:49 PM
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50 Cool Arduino Projects for June 2021

50 Cool Arduino Projects for June 2021 | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Looking for cool Arduino projects to pass the time? Check our list of the best Arduino projects for both beginners and expert makers.
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June 6, 2021 11:51 PM
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The Week in COVID & Education Policy

The Week in COVID & Education Policy | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
This is our weekly briefing on how the pandemic is shaping schools and education policy, vetted, as always, by AEI Visiting Fellow John Bailey. Click here to see the full archive. Get this weekly roundup, as well as rolling daily updates, delivered straight to your inbox — sign up for The 74 Newsletter. Want to […]
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June 6, 2021 5:26 AM
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Get Your Covid Vaccine, Win a Million Dollars

Get Your Covid Vaccine, Win a Million Dollars | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
This week we unpack the behavioral science behind vaccine lotteries and why a life-changing amount of cash will motivate humans to get their shots.
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I would've settled for a button or something. ;)

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June 5, 2021 12:34 AM
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2021 Teaching and Learning Trends: What the Horizon Report Means for IT

2021 Teaching and Learning Trends: What the Horizon Report Means for IT | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
For many years, the Horizon Report has been tracking trends, technologies and key practices in teaching and learning. In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Kathe Pelletier, director of EDUCAUSE’s Teaching and Learning Program and co-author of the report, about key technology trends, their impact on IT departments, new education models and more.
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June 4, 2021 12:43 AM
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Wait, Vaccine Lotteries Actually Work?

Wait, Vaccine Lotteries Actually Work? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Ooh, the behavioral economists are going to be so smug about this.
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I got my shot for free...that was enough of a prize for me. ;)

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June 2, 2021 11:56 PM
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How Apps and VR Therapy Can Help OCD Patients

How Apps and VR Therapy Can Help OCD Patients | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often misunderstood. Here’s what it is, and how you can use technology to help navigate uncertainty.
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June 2, 2021 12:34 AM
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Will the Excelsior Pass, New York’s Vaccine Passport, Catch On? 

Will the Excelsior Pass, New York’s Vaccine Passport, Catch On?  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
More than 1 million Excelsior passes have been downloaded since they were introduced, but officials are hoping they will be adopted more widely.
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Pretty sure I'll have to settle for a piece of paper here. 

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May 30, 2021 11:53 PM
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How to Get Young Kids Started in STEM Education

How to Get Young Kids Started in STEM Education | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Conventional educational pattern followed in most schools doesn't promote innovation. This is where introducing your kids to STEM education comes into the picture.
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May 29, 2021 8:22 AM
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Feeling Socially Rusty? Try a Little Light Gossiping. 

Feeling Socially Rusty? Try a Little Light Gossiping.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
As we re-enter civilization, it’s OK — maybe even necessary — to dish about people who aren’t present. If done in the right way.
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So we evolved from grooming -- picking bugs out of each other's hair -- to gossiping. ;)

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May 29, 2021 1:05 AM
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Your Grandma's Tube TV Is the Hottest Gaming Tech

Your Grandma's Tube TV Is the Hottest Gaming Tech | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Thanks to a retro gaming renaissance, enthusiasts are scouring online marketplaces for 20-year-old CRTs.
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Sorry, I'm not nostalgic re: CRTs! Had to haul too many of them around back in the day. ;)

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June 10, 2021 11:51 PM
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E-Learning Market to Reach $1 Trillion Within 6 Years

E-Learning Market to Reach $1 Trillion Within 6 Years | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The prevalence of distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is helping to drive staggering growth in the worldwide e-learning market.
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That's some serious money. ;)

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June 9, 2021 11:47 PM
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Help! How Do I Make Friends When My Coworkers Are Behind a Screen? 

Help! How Do I Make Friends When My Coworkers Are Behind a Screen?  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Guest columnist Alan Henry offers advice for putting yourself out there online.
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We expats have been doing "Skype beers" for years. They're now "Zoom beers," of course! ;)

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June 9, 2021 1:44 AM
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Going Medieval Is a Great Entry Point Into Colony Sims

Going Medieval Is a Great Entry Point Into Colony Sims | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The game lets you build a new post-plague civilization in 14th-century England, and it’s been topping Steam charts—for good reason.
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I loved Fallout because I got the colony-building stuff...plus I got to shoot people! ;)

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June 7, 2021 11:48 PM
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2021 Best Raspberry Pi Laptop Kits & Projects

2021 Best Raspberry Pi Laptop Kits & Projects | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The small but mighty Raspberry Pi is ideal for DIY laptops and portable computers. Read on for Raspberry Pi laptop ideas and options!
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This is geeky-cool stuff! 

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June 6, 2021 11:33 PM
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The Dangers of the “Learning Loss” Craze 

The Dangers of the “Learning Loss” Craze  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Mental health problems may soar after COVID if kids are pressured to achieve.
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We're hearing the "learning loss" craziness here. 

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June 6, 2021 2:28 AM
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How to Talk About What's in the News: A Lesson Plan

How to Talk About What's in the News: A Lesson Plan | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Learn how to leverage the news to create engaging learning activities and download a free lesson plan pdf.
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June 4, 2021 11:49 PM
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Virtual Reality Therapy Plunges Patients Back Into Trauma. Here Is Why Some Swear by It. 

Virtual Reality Therapy Plunges Patients Back Into Trauma. Here Is Why Some Swear by It.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
An experimental treatment seems poised to address a dire mental health crisis.
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June 4, 2021 12:33 AM
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They Rage-Quit the School System—and They're Not Going Back

They Rage-Quit the School System—and They're Not Going Back | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The pandemic created a new, more diverse, more connected crop of homeschoolers. They could help shape what learning looks like for everyone.
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Online is here  to stay! 

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June 2, 2021 11:52 PM
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Help! Must We With the Virtual Meeting Small Talk?

Help! Must We With the Virtual Meeting Small Talk? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Megan weighs in on the value of idle chatter.
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I've got a bad case of Zoom Fatigue.  ;)

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June 2, 2021 12:27 AM
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Something Bothering You? Tell It to Woebot. 

When your therapist is a bot, you can reach it at 2 a.m. But will it really understand your problems?
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Not ready to try this...yet. ;)

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May 30, 2021 11:50 PM
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Live Coding Platform for Kids Tekie Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding

Live Coding Platform for Kids Tekie Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Tekie, a live coding platform for kids, has recently announced that it has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round.
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May 29, 2021 1:29 AM
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In a Post-Covid World, Let's Pay Teachers Six Figures

In a Post-Covid World, Let's Pay Teachers Six Figures | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The pandemic gave us a newfound appreciation for educators. Now let’s compensate them accordingly.
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Yeah, let's!! ;)

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