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Student prep for dealing with misinformation is no longer effective
This article from the Chronicle of Higher Education concludes that the approach taken to prepare students to identify misinformation online is no longer effective. The authors suggest that popular strategies typically involve providing students a list of things that can … Continue reading
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Creative Commons Image Seach
I recently explained how you can assign creative commons licenses within Flickr and search for Flickr images offered under a CC arrangement. Now I learn that the Creative Commons web site has developed its own search engine for finding CC … Continue reading
The ENIAC girls vanish
I don’t think I have ever recommended a chapter in a book and I understand that it is not very practical to do so, but I found Clive Thompson’s chapter “The ENIAC girls vanish” the best explanation of gender imbalance … Continue reading
Teachers fail to engage students with creativity tools
Common Sense has released its annual report on K-12 education and there is plenty in this report for those interested in technology integration. Concerns listed include issues of digital citizenship, equitable access for the use of technology from home. helpful … Continue reading
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Text Compactor
Leslie Fisher recently posted a link to a text compactor. She described the site as a way to simplify text. I just completed writing a piece on the causes of adolescent screen time so I thought I would give it … Continue reading
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Flickr and Creative Commons
Flickr offers users, even users of the free version, to offer their photos for use under creative commons licenses. This video explains how to apply these licenses and how to search for Flickr photos offered under a creative commons license.