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How Technology Is Changing the Way We Love: A WIRED Investigation

How Technology Is Changing the Way We Love: A WIRED Investigation | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Throughout the week, WIRED will be investigating humanity's reckoning with the state of romance in an on-demand world.
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February 14, 2021 12:45 AM
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Optimizely’s Founder Wants to Augment Your Memories

Optimizely’s Founder Wants to Augment Your Memories | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Plus: The Obama campaign’s data wiz, the limits of content moderation, and a video filter gone awry.
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February 12, 2021 11:51 PM
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Games Don’t Judge You for Expressing Your True Self 

Games Don’t Judge You for Expressing Your True Self  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Players in Stardew Valley and other titles are experiencing a kind of gender euphoria—and it’s helping them be themselves.
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February 12, 2021 12:23 AM
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How to Double Mask 

How to Double Mask  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The CDC has released a report showing that two masks are better than one for curbing transmission of the coronavirus. Here's the proper way to double up.
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Not sure I'm ready for this. ;)

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February 11, 2021 12:00 AM
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What is the role of expatriates in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign?

What is the role of expatriates in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
How are countries around the world dealing with expats during their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns? Expats tell us how they feel.
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February 9, 2021 11:42 PM
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How to Keep Kids Engaged in School—With Games 

How to Keep Kids Engaged in School—With Games  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Teaching my high school class remotely hasn't been easy. But it has taught me a lot about how to use interactive tools to keep their attention.
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Please note: It's not more Zoom calls!! ;)

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February 8, 2021 11:07 PM
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Raspberry Pi 4 & Chrome OS: All You Need to Know

Raspberry Pi 4 & Chrome OS: All You Need to Know | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The Raspberry Pi 4 is a handy SBC that can handle a range of operating systems. Learn how to run Google's Chrome OS on a Raspberry Pi 4.
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February 6, 2021 11:13 PM
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8 Tips to Transform Your 'Sims 4' Gameplay 

8 Tips to Transform Your 'Sims 4' Gameplay  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
From secret aspirations to custom graveyards, YouTube creator and transgender artist Juno Birch spills the tea on 'Sims 4.'
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All this talk about The Sims has me interested in playing again. ;)

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February 6, 2021 12:53 AM
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'The Sims' Made Me Realize I'm Ready for More In Life

'The Sims' Made Me Realize I'm Ready for More In Life | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
I'm ready for a partner and kids—and if you're a little more mindful while playing, you just might realize something about yourself, too.
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Peter Mellow's curator insight, February 6, 2021 1:04 AM

“I was starting to realize that I was putting a ton of time and energy into making my Sims character happy and successful, when I should probably spend that time and energy on myself.”

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February 5, 2021 2:27 AM
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Coronavirus Is Bad. Comparing It to the Flu Is Worse

Coronavirus Is Bad. Comparing It to the Flu Is Worse | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The whataboutism of infectious disease is as dangerous as it is hackneyed.
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February 4, 2021 1:00 AM
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Why Insider ‘Zoom Bombs’ Are So Hard to Stop 

Why Insider ‘Zoom Bombs’ Are So Hard to Stop  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Researchers have found that most calls to disrupt videoconferences originate with the participants, especially in high schools and colleges.
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I'm currently teaching little munchkins. Occasionally a "stranger" will pop in, but it's like s/he just wants to be with people, albeit virtually. So naturally, I let them stay. ;)

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February 3, 2021 12:36 AM
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Those Most Likely to Get Covid Are Last in Line for Vaccines

Those Most Likely to Get Covid Are Last in Line for Vaccines | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Distribution plans that favor people with time and internet access hurt Black and Latinx people disproportionately.
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Egypt's vaccination drive is going to start this month. 

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February 2, 2021 4:37 AM
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50 Cool Things to 3D Print in February 2021

50 Cool Things to 3D Print in February 2021 | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Bored of pointless 3D printer projects? Out of 3D printing ideas? Check out our list of 50 cool things to 3D print which are actually useful.
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February 14, 2021 12:50 AM
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VR Arcade Startup Hologate is Going Big This Year with Its First Large-format Facility 

VR Arcade Startup Hologate is Going Big This Year with Its First Large-format Facility  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Last year saw the location-based entertainment industry grind to a halt, however now it seems there may be light at the end of the tunnel for at least one VR arcade startup. HOLOGATE, the Germany-based company creating VR arcade tech, announced it’s betting big this year with the launch of its first large-format facility. Called …
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February 12, 2021 11:54 PM
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Realworld to Bring Multiplayer Google Earth VR to Quest & More

Realworld to Bring Multiplayer Google Earth VR to Quest & More | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Google Earth VR, which is available today on PC VR, is a breathtaking way to explore our fascinating planet. But one major missing feature is the ability to do so with friends. With Google unfortunately abandoning many of its VR initiatives, it’s unlikely that we’ll see a version of Google Earth VR with multiplayer, let alone …
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February 12, 2021 12:26 AM
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Raspberry Pi 4 OS: Which Operating Systems Can I Run?

Raspberry Pi 4 OS: Which Operating Systems Can I Run? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
There's a whole array of OS options for your Raspberry Pi 4. Read on to discover which Raspberry Pi 4 OS is the best for you!
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Gotta get my hands on a 4. ;)

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February 11, 2021 12:13 AM
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Game Subscriptions Are On the Rise. Indies Could Suffer 

Game Subscriptions Are On the Rise. Indies Could Suffer  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Curated video game ecosystems pose an uncertain future for those outside the blockbuster bubble.
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February 9, 2021 11:44 PM
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Artists Reimagine How Covid-19 Will Shape the Art World

Artists Reimagine How Covid-19 Will Shape the Art World | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
When galleries and museums closed, artists found new ways to present their work. Now they're looking ahead to what their craft will look like after the pandemic.
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February 8, 2021 11:09 PM
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2021 Best 3D Printers Under $200

2021 Best 3D Printers Under $200 | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Keep those purse strings tight with our current selection of the best 3D printers under $200.
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February 6, 2021 11:14 PM
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The Best Kindle to Buy (and Which to Avoid) (2021)

The Best Kindle to Buy (and Which to Avoid) (2021) | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Amazon has four different ebook readers. Here's how they stack up—and which may be right for you.
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February 6, 2021 2:04 AM
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Coming Soon: The ‘Vaccine Passport’

Coming Soon: The ‘Vaccine Passport’ | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
In the near future, travel may require digital documentation showing that passengers have been vaccinated or tested for the coronavirus. Answers to your questions.
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February 6, 2021 12:41 AM
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Free Resources to Help with Remote Learning in 2021

Free Resources to Help with Remote Learning in 2021 | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
If you’re looking for software and services to augment online and blended instruction this year, start here.
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Some good stuff here.

Peter Mellow's curator insight, February 6, 2021 1:09 AM
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Johanne Hernandez's curator insight, February 7, 2021 11:50 AM

It's important to be aware of the different free types of resources that are offered during remote learning. It was a hard transition for many educators when remote learning started. These resources will be of help to teachers during a blended instruction. 

Magaly Morales's curator insight, February 7, 2021 2:49 PM

Additional free resources for aiding the online classroom.

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February 5, 2021 1:48 AM
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There Are Spying Eyes Everywhere—and Now They Share a Brain 

There Are Spying Eyes Everywhere—and Now They Share a Brain  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Security cameras. License plate readers. Smartphone trackers. Drones. We’re being watched 24/7. What happens when all those data streams fuse into one?
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Let's ease back on the paranoia a bit, shall we?? ;)

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February 4, 2021 12:21 AM
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Computer Science in your school or district

Computer Science in your school or district | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Expand computer science at your school or district. Join the thousands of schools who have already incorporated high quality computer science education into their curriculum and provide opportunities for the students in your local area.
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February 3, 2021 12:30 AM
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The iPhone's Face ID Will Soon Work With a Mask—if You Have an Apple Watch

The iPhone's Face ID Will Soon Work With a Mask—if You Have an Apple Watch | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Recognizing you while your face is covered is still pretty tough for a computer.
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