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Screen recording with iOS11 on the iPad

Apple’s new iOS makes creating tutorials on the iPad much easier than had previously been the case. Recording from the screen is a simple process, but there are a couple of tricks that may stump new users. The following video … Continue reading

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Podcasts for educators

My wife and I listen to many podcasts. Most are tech related, but seldom address classroom use of technology. I have struggled to find podcasts focused more directly on educational technology. Often, efforts in this area lack the production value … Continue reading

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Tweet length

Twitter experimenting with a possible expansion of its tweet character limit has brought some interesting reactions. Some suggest that this would be a mistake and ruin the Twitter experience (e.g., innovation and tech today). I am a supporter of the … Continue reading

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Google Photos Magic

I am traveling and I noticed something interesting about the photos I was uploading to Google Photos. I shot the following image with a Sony Nex 6. This is a great small camera that takes very nice photos. When I … Continue reading

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Demands of deliberate practice

Homework seems to be a popular topic among educators posting online. I get it – students would rather not do homework and educators would rather not spend the time to grade and provide feedback. Fact is, learning requires an investment … Continue reading

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Content Trap

Wannabe edupreneurs would do well to read Bharat Anand’s The Content Trap. The book addresses the naivete of creators assumption that success will come from simply creating great content. Using a great number of what are likely to be familiar examples … Continue reading

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