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May 19, 2021 12:02 AM
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DigiLens is Building Modular AR Glasses to Accelerate Consumerization

DigiLens is Building Modular AR Glasses to Accelerate Consumerization | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Make no mistake, the Design v1 is unfortunately not for your everyday enthusiast hardware hacker. DigiLens is planning to work directly with a small handful of companies to iteratively customize the Design v1 for their specific needs. In fact DigiLens isn’t announcing an actual price for the glasses—it’s a ‘get in touch if you’re interested’ …
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May 18, 2021 1:48 AM
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Covid Forced America to Make More Stuff. What Happens Now?

Covid Forced America to Make More Stuff. What Happens Now? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A software entrepreneur pivoted to making masks at the start of the pandemic. The experience opened his eyes: “I thought, ‘Wow, the US really is behind.’”
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April 27, 2021 11:43 PM
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On Social Media, American-Style Free Speech Is Dead

On Social Media, American-Style Free Speech Is Dead | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Major platforms’ policies aren’t actually inspired by the First Amendment. This legal scholar says that’s a good thing.
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April 26, 2021 7:01 AM
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How To Maximize Student Success In The New Normal

How To Maximize Student Success In The New Normal | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Consider the following EdTech solution features for student success in the upcoming academic year.
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April 26, 2021 4:30 AM
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Teaching Abroad Will Make You A Stronger Person

Teaching Abroad Will Make You A Stronger Person | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
If you want to be a strong person, teaching abroad will help you develop faster. So, step out
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April 25, 2021 6:53 AM
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What Thrifting Taught Me About Money

What Thrifting Taught Me About Money | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Learn how you can take ownership of your own finances, while supporting students to learn about financial management.
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I need to start "thrifting" for next year. ;)

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April 23, 2021 3:07 AM
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How to Reduce Motion Sickness in Virtual Reality

How to Reduce Motion Sickness in Virtual Reality | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
VR headsets are all about escapism—until your real-world nausea kicks in. These tips can help.
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I've never had this problem...but I know lots of people who do! 

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April 22, 2021 2:11 AM
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Time Travel in Video Games Isn’t Really Cheating 

Time Travel in Video Games Isn’t Really Cheating  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Games like 'Animal Crossing' and 'Cozy Grove' are meant to be played every day, but who’s got that kind of time?
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April 21, 2021 5:48 AM
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In 2021, Too Much Focus on ‘Learning Loss’ Will Be a Historic Mistake By Stephen Merrill

In 2021, Too Much Focus on ‘Learning Loss’ Will Be a Historic Mistake By Stephen Merrill | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
By Stephen Merrill

Via Dr. Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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April 20, 2021 5:05 AM
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Want to Get Along With Robots? Pretend They’re Animals

Want to Get Along With Robots? Pretend They’re Animals | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Robotics ethicist Kate Darling surveys our history with animals—in work, war, and companionship—to show how we might develop similar relationships with robots.
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April 19, 2021 7:01 AM
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Feeling Blah During the Pandemic? It's Called Languishing 

Feeling Blah During the Pandemic? It's Called Languishing  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
It’s the neglected middle child of mental health, and can dull your motivation and focus. It may be the dominant emotion of 2021.
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So that's what it is! 

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April 19, 2021 2:06 AM
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How Safe Are You From Covid When You Fly? 

How Safe Are You From Covid When You Fly?  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
As vaccines become widely available and restrictions are eased, millions of people are flying again, raising questions about just how safe it is now to board a flight.
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Maybe another staycation this summer?? ;)

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April 14, 2021 4:28 AM
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Here’s What It Takes to Fly a Drone on Mount Everest 

Here’s What It Takes to Fly a Drone on Mount Everest  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
If you're heading to the top of the iconic mountain to look for a dead man and a 100-year-old camera, you want to start by running some tests on your device.
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Just in case you were wondering. ;)

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May 18, 2021 1:52 AM
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The Metaverse Is Hosting Its First Virtual Fashion Show

The Metaverse Is Hosting Its First Virtual Fashion Show | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
IMVU, a social networking site that’s taken off in the pandemic, is bringing designers and digital creators together to showcase new outfits for avatars.
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Check this out! Been a while since I've visited IMVU but it's time to take another look! 

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April 28, 2021 12:01 AM
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Oculus Begins Rolling Out New Avatars, Headed to Facebook, Messenger, & Instagram

Oculus Begins Rolling Out New Avatars, Headed to Facebook, Messenger, & Instagram | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Facebook is rolling out its latest avatars, Oculus Avatars 2.0, which it hopes will finally unify virtual identify across Oculus applications and Facebook products. In addition to becoming the default avatars for Facebook Horizon and being optionally integrated into Oculus games, Facebook also teased that the new avatars will eventually find their way to the Facebook …
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April 27, 2021 11:36 PM
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The 'Vaccine' Emoji Gets a New Look This Week 

The 'Vaccine' Emoji Gets a New Look This Week  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Originally designed as a syringe, the emoji is becoming more popular as people get vaccinated. Apple’s latest redesign reflects this evolution.
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Sure, gotta have an emoji. ;)

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April 26, 2021 6:56 AM
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How Can Coding Strengthen A Creative Mindset?

How Can Coding Strengthen A Creative Mindset? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
While coding is often perceived as formulaic and sometimes boring but this couldn’t be further from the truth: it is, in fact, an incredibly creative activity.
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April 25, 2021 6:57 AM
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Six Steps Toward Game-Based Learning in the Special Education Classroom

Six Steps Toward Game-Based Learning in the Special Education Classroom | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Follow these six steps to ensure that game-based learning is successful in any special education classroom. 
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April 23, 2021 3:14 AM
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How to Cover Your Tracks Every Time You Go Online

How to Cover Your Tracks Every Time You Go Online | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Online tracking can often feel downright invasive. From using VPNs to clearing browser histories, we've got your back.
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Not that I'm implying you need to. ;)

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April 22, 2021 5:30 AM
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Meet Virtual Reality, Your New Physical Therapist 

Meet Virtual Reality, Your New Physical Therapist  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
While use of the gaming technology for improving physical ailments is still in the early stages, it shows promise — and it’s fun.
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April 22, 2021 2:09 AM
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Help! How Do I Plan a Virtual Work Hang That's Actually Fun?

Help! How Do I Plan a Virtual Work Hang That's Actually Fun? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Online office events are never going to be a blast. But Megan has a few ideas for how to make them suck less.
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For me, the fun is...not attending. ;)

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April 21, 2021 5:45 AM
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Social Media TestDrive

Social Media TestDrive | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Common Sense Education and the Social Media at Cornell University collaborated to create Social Media TestDrive.

Via Yashy Tohsaku
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April 20, 2021 4:54 AM
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Epic Games Secures $1B Investment to Build Its Unreal Engine-powered Metaverse

Epic Games Secures $1B Investment to Build Its Unreal Engine-powered Metaverse | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Epic Games, the company known for its hit battle royale title Fortnite and the Unreal Engine game engine, has managed to attract a stunning $1 billion in its quest to establish a metaverse of linked games and services. The new funding round, which was announced early last week, includes an additional $200 million strategic investment from Sony …
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April 19, 2021 2:41 AM
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The Pandemic Proved That Our Toilets Are Crap 

The Pandemic Proved That Our Toilets Are Crap  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The core technologies for sewage systems were developed over a hundred years ago. It's time to get better, healthier updates in the pipeline.
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April 14, 2021 5:21 AM
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Zoom Burnout Is Real, and It’s Worse for Women 

Zoom Burnout Is Real, and It’s Worse for Women  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
In a new study, women reported higher levels of fatigue associated with video calls than men. The solution, though, isn’t as simple as not having video calls.
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