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VR Trainings Are Not Going to Fix Corporate Racism 

VR Trainings Are Not Going to Fix Corporate Racism  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
HR departments are deploying virtual-reality platforms to foster racial empathy. But building inclusive workplaces will take more than that.
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May 27, 2021 11:40 PM
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Paper Shoot Camera Review: A Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera for Film Lovers

Paper Shoot Camera Review: A Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera for Film Lovers | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
This screenless Paper Shoot digital camera makes photos that look like what you get from film, without the long waits or development costs.
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May 27, 2021 1:31 AM
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So You’re Vaccinated! How Can You Let People Know?

So You’re Vaccinated! How Can You Let People Know? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Homegrown Covid-19 vaccine signals help create a positive environment so you and your neighbors can feel safer removing face masks.
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Hey, I didn't get a button! ;)

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May 27, 2021 1:11 AM
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Meet the Disabled Streamers Who Are Transforming the Industry

Meet the Disabled Streamers Who Are Transforming the Industry | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Gamers with disabilities aren't waiting for big companies to catch up: They're forming their own communities and making gameplay more accessible than ever.
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May 26, 2021 12:20 AM
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As the US Unmasks, the Pressure Is on for Vaccine Passports

As the US Unmasks, the Pressure Is on for Vaccine Passports | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Now that the CDC has relaxed mask requirements, a verification system might help identify who's vaccinated—but it’ll be a technical and political mess.
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Glad I'm not responsible for figuring all this out. ;)

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May 24, 2021 11:11 PM
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What Activities Can Unvaccinated Children Do? Advice From 828 Experts. 

What Activities Can Unvaccinated Children Do? Advice From 828 Experts.  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
This phase of the pandemic, when adults can be vaccinated but young children cannot, is confusing for many families.
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May 24, 2021 2:15 AM
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Parents’ Misconceptions About Virtual Learning, Explained

Parents’ Misconceptions About Virtual Learning, Explained | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Parents still lack knowledge about the plethora of programmes, resources and LMS features that can easily solve their problems. In this article, explore some of the common misconceptions.
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May 23, 2021 3:51 AM
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Snap Spectacles AR: Exclusive Details About Snap's New AR Glasses

Snap Spectacles AR: Exclusive Details About Snap's New AR Glasses | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The company formerly known as Snapchat is all in on augmented reality. But its new wearable Spectacles aren’t for sale; they’re just a way to get developers on board.
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May 22, 2021 12:20 AM
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Luxury Fashion Brands Turn to Gaming to Attract New Buyers

Luxury Fashion Brands Turn to Gaming to Attract New Buyers | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A styling game helped me rediscover my inner creative during the pandemic—and I’m not alone. The virtual fashion revolution is coming.
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May 21, 2021 6:09 AM
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Inside the Early Days of China’s Coronavirus Coverup 

Inside the Early Days of China’s Coronavirus Coverup  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The dawn of a pandemic—as seen through the news and social media posts that vanished from China’s internet.
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May 20, 2021 12:53 AM
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How to Solve Captchas—and Why They've Gotten So Hard

How to Solve Captchas—and Why They've Gotten So Hard | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
If clicking crosswalks makes your blood boil, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are some tips that make solving those challenges way less frustrating.
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Captchas drive me crazy too. ;)

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May 19, 2021 7:06 AM
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Google’s Project Starline Videoconference Tech Wants to Turn You Into a Hologram

Google’s Project Starline Videoconference Tech Wants to Turn You Into a Hologram | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Our reporter tests out a “video booth” to glimpse the future of telepresence.
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May 19, 2021 12:05 AM
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Which Remote Learning Tools Will Teachers Bring Back In Person?

Which Remote Learning Tools Will Teachers Bring Back In Person? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
How the Pandemic Is Influencing Tech Trends for In-Person Learning
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May 27, 2021 11:45 PM
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Cybershoes for Oculus Quest Now Available on Amazon US

Cybershoes for Oculus Quest Now Available on Amazon US | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The Oculus Quest-compatible version of Cybershoes, the VR locomotion peripheral, was successfully funded on Kickstarter late last year, and has been available direct from the creators for a few months now. The company has now made Cybershoes for Quest available through Amazon US though, and has shaved a few bucks off the price too. Cybershoes …
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May 27, 2021 11:27 PM
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How to 3D Print a House With Concrete

How to 3D Print a House With Concrete | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
3D printed houses made from 3D printable concrete are transforming construction sites worldwide and producing high-quality homes faster and cheaper.
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May 27, 2021 1:17 AM
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When to Reply on Social Media—and When to Not 

When to Reply on Social Media—and When to Not  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Sometimes the best thing to do on Twitter or Facebook is to just shut up … isn’t it?
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Yes, just shut up. ;) Too many nutjobs out there! 

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May 26, 2021 12:24 AM
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The Power of a Non-Stereotypical Asian Character in Gaming 

The Power of a Non-Stereotypical Asian Character in Gaming  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
When I met Grace Nakimura in the Gabriel Knight trilogy, I found not just someone like me but someone who inspired me.
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May 24, 2021 11:24 PM
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3D Printing With Robots and Beer

3D Printing With Robots and Beer | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Bavarian artist creates a gigantic, multicolor wasp nest sculpture that also serves a practical purpose.
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May 24, 2021 2:21 AM
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The ABCs of Self-Regulation for Learning

The ABCs of Self-Regulation for Learning | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Learn how to support kids in building their confidence and skills in literacy with the ABCs.
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May 23, 2021 3:52 AM
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This Brain-Controlled Robotic Arm Can Twist, Grasp—and Feel 

This Brain-Controlled Robotic Arm Can Twist, Grasp—and Feel  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Nathan Copeland learned to move a robotic arm with his mind, but it was kind of slow. Then researchers gave him touch feedback.
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May 22, 2021 12:22 AM
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More Accessibility Options Only Make Games Better

More Accessibility Options Only Make Games Better | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Just a few tweaks from developers and publishers can go a long way to include more people and make games more fun for everyone.
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May 21, 2021 6:11 AM
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Will Covid-19 Go Away In the Summer and Return in the Fall? 

Will Covid-19 Go Away In the Summer and Return in the Fall?  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Researchers want to know if the disease is seasonal, like colds. But while heat and humidity harm the virus in the lab, that’s not the same as real life.
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May 20, 2021 12:58 AM
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73 Percent of Students Prefer Some Courses Be Fully Online Post-Pandemic

73 Percent of Students Prefer Some Courses Be Fully Online Post-Pandemic | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
In a recent Cengage survey, nearly three-quarters of students — 73 percent — said they would prefer to take some of their courses fully online post-pandemic. However, only half of faculty (53 percent) felt the same about teaching online.
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May 19, 2021 7:22 AM
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50 Crazy Ideas To Change Education | by Terry Heick

50 Crazy Ideas To Change Education | by Terry Heick | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Make any politician voting on legislation have to qualify for that right to vote by spending a certain number of hours in the classroom.
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May 19, 2021 7:04 AM
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Google IO 2021, Everything That Was Announced

Google IO 2021, Everything That Was Announced | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The annual Google IO developer conference kicked off with a two-hour keynote filled with announcements. Here are the highlights.
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