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February 12, 2022 12:07 AM
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Foo Fighters to Play Concert in VR for Free After the Super Bowl 

Foo Fighters to Play Concert in VR for Free After the Super Bowl  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
On February 13th—right after the Super Bowl ends—American rock band Foo Fighters is putting on a special VR concert that promises to put Quest users in the front row. Meta says in the announcement that the concert features multiple 180-degree cameras positioned around a custom-built stage, which will include practical effects, lighting programs, and “XR elements …
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February 11, 2022 1:13 AM
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The Support School | Educational Support Services

The Support School | Educational Support Services | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The Support School are an online support service for schools. We offer EAL/ESL tuition and SEN support online to schools in the UK, Ireland and the International Schools Community.
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February 11, 2022 1:08 AM
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Teaching Digitally Resource Guide (FREE) 

Teaching Digitally Resource Guide (FREE)  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
In this interview, Kasey chats with tech specialist, Nadine Gilkison. Nadine freely shares tons of online resources, templates, Hyperdocs, and more. Let's take a deep dive into Nadine's "Teaching Digitally Resource Guide for Teachers."
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February 10, 2022 11:23 PM
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Virtual Reality takes Boone Health workers from hospital to the beach, improves stress levels

Virtual Reality takes Boone Health workers from hospital to the beach, improves stress levels | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
By Lauren Tronstad, Columbia Daily Tribune One moment, Michele Sprague is tending to the non-stop demands of her job as a nurse manager at Boone Health. The next, she's on a beach in New Zealand. It's part of a project with Columbia-based company  Healium  to assess the impact
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February 9, 2022 11:04 PM
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North Korea Hacked Him. So He Took Down Its Internet

North Korea Hacked Him. So He Took Down Its Internet | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Disappointed with the lack of US response to the Hermit Kingdom's attacks against US security researchers, one hacker took matters into his own hands.
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February 8, 2022 11:10 PM
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Enrollment, Absences, Lack of Engagement Top Challenges During COVID

Enrollment, Absences, Lack of Engagement Top Challenges During COVID | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
It's no surprise that enrollment has been a pain point for colleges and universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent D2L survey of 171 higher education leaders across North America, 30% of respondents confirmed that enrollment was an area where they've seen the greatest drop-off for students over the past two years.
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February 7, 2022 10:54 PM
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How to Watch the 2022 Winter Olympics in VR 

How to Watch the 2022 Winter Olympics in VR  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off last Friday in Beijing, but did you know you can catch all of the action from the comfort of you VR headset? We’ve rounded up three sure-fire ways to get your head in the games. NBC Olympics VR by Xfinity (Quest) Comcast and NBCUniversal have launched an NBC Olympics …
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February 5, 2022 4:33 AM
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A New Database Reveals How Much Humans Are Messing With Evolution

A New Database Reveals How Much Humans Are Messing With Evolution | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Some animals and plants are rapidly adapting to our warming, polluted world. How alarming that is depends on your perspective.
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Scary but interesting. 

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February 3, 2022 11:59 PM
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Teachers sprint into new careers, amid a 66% rise in school-job departures

Teachers sprint into new careers, amid a 66% rise in school-job departures | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Stop by Sam D’Souza’s desk, and traces of his earlier career as a fourth-grade teacher are everywhere. He drinks coffee from an oversized mug labeled “Teacher Fuel.
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66%? Kinda scary. 

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February 3, 2022 11:14 PM
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K-12 Hurdles & Accelerators Report: Free Download

K-12 Hurdles & Accelerators Report: Free Download | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it

The Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board has spoken! Below are the top three Hurdles hindering school innovation in 2021 and the top three Accelerators advancing teaching and learning innovation. 

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February 2, 2022 11:17 PM
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Driving K-12 Innovation Report: Free Download

Driving K-12 Innovation Report: Free Download | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
CoSN Leads the Way Through the Driving K-12 Innovation series, CoSN continues its commitment to sharing high-quality trend reports that support the use of emerging technology in K-12 education to transform learning. In this initiative, a global advisory board of K-12 leaders, practitioners, and changemakers engages in discourse about the…
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Wrapped up the Hurdles & Accelerators Summit Feb. 2.

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January 30, 2022 11:16 PM
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If You Know These Keyboard Shortcuts, You Won't Need a Mouse

If You Know These Keyboard Shortcuts, You Won't Need a Mouse | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
If you know the right tricks, you don't need to lift your fingers up from the keys.
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January 29, 2022 11:26 PM
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What Should Be Considered a Crime in the Metaverse?

What Should Be Considered a Crime in the Metaverse? | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
As the experience of virtual worlds grows richer, virtual crimes such as assault and theft may become as serious as their counterparts in the physical world.
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February 12, 2022 12:05 AM
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After the Great Resignation, Tech Firms Are Getting Desperate 

After the Great Resignation, Tech Firms Are Getting Desperate  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Faced with a shortage of qualified workers and fierce competition, companies are offering candidates money to interview and plush perks if they stay.
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This is getting serious! 

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February 11, 2022 1:12 AM
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imagineoieschool.com – Imagine Online International School

imagineoieschool.com – Imagine Online International School | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
IMAGINE Online International School is an online international school offering IGCSE, A-Level examinations to students across the world. Our students study with the best UK teachers who work from their UK base to bring their UK and International teaching experience and professionalism to teach IMAGINE students. Our students come from across the world, Asia, Europe, Africa and the America’s, preparing for IGCSE and A-level study from the comfort of their own home. Additionally, we offer a university application support too.
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February 10, 2022 11:43 PM
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G-code Viewer / 3D Printer Simulator: Best Tools of 2022

G-code Viewer / 3D Printer Simulator: Best Tools of 2022 | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
A G-code viewer allows you to simulate your prints before starting them. Read on to learn about the best G-code simulator options!
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February 9, 2022 11:07 PM
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How Telegram Became the Anti-Facebook

How Telegram Became the Anti-Facebook | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Hundreds of millions of users. No algorithm. No ads. Courage in the face of autocracy. Sound like a dream? Careful what you wish for.
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February 8, 2022 11:13 PM
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Woman Notices Sinking Boat During Zoom Call, Saves Crew

Woman Notices Sinking Boat During Zoom Call, Saves Crew | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Pam Harght of Boston noticed and essentially rescued a sinking fishing ship named Bing Bing during a work Zoom meeting last week.
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February 7, 2022 11:01 PM
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What Is 3D Drawing Software? – Simply Explained

What Is 3D Drawing Software? – Simply Explained | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
"3D drawing" can refer to a variety of 3D designing methods. Read on to learn about 3D drawing software options and more!
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February 5, 2022 4:38 AM
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Teachers Are Quitting, and Companies Are Hot to Hire Them

Teachers Are Quitting, and Companies Are Hot to Hire Them | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Businesses that are eager to fill jobs are offering former educators better pay and more autonomy.
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February 4, 2022 12:26 AM
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Remember Second Life? It’s Now Taking On Big Tech’s Metaverse

Remember Second Life? It’s Now Taking On Big Tech’s Metaverse | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Second Life – yes, the virtual world from the ‘00s – is staging a comeback to challenge tech giants like Meta that are throwing billions into the metaverse. Its creator explains to WSJ how he plans to refresh the platform – no VR headsets required. Photo composite: Eve Hartley
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February 3, 2022 11:20 PM
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7 Biggest Companies Building 3D Printed Houses

7 Biggest Companies Building 3D Printed Houses | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
The top companies equipped to build 3D printed houses are proving that, although the technology may be new, what can be built is impressive.
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February 2, 2022 11:20 PM
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The Omicron Variant Has New Versions Already. What Comes Next? 

The Omicron Variant Has New Versions Already. What Comes Next?  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Viruses keep evolving until they run out of hosts to infect. Worldwide, billions remain unvaccinated against Covid—which means Omicron isn’t the end.
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January 31, 2022 12:56 AM
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Group Chats Are Falling Apart 

Group Chats Are Falling Apart  | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Group texts became a social lifeline early in the pandemic. But all conversations must eventually come to an end.
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I've been bailing out of WhatsApp groups! ;)

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January 30, 2022 11:14 PM
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Mirrorscape Wants to Conjure Your Favorite Tabletop Game in AR

Mirrorscape Wants to Conjure Your Favorite Tabletop Game in AR | EdTech: The New Normal | Scoop.it
Meet one of the companies that's bridging pen-and-paper play with the connectedness of digital gaming.
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