Archive of ‘learning’ category
evolution of technology in the classroom
The evolution of technology in the classroom
evolution of technology in the classroom
The evolution of technology in the classroom
What does it take to create e-learning
Jeopardy-style Game in Google Spreadsheets
How to Create a Jeopardy-style Game in Google Spreadsheets
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/11/how-to-create-jeopardy-style-game-in.html
use Flippity
Minecraft for Math
6 Minecraft lesson ideas for your Common Core math class
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/12/01/minecraft-lesson-ideas-243
Minecraft EDU – Part 3: Mathematics on the Farm
http://www.classthink.com/2014/01/24/minecraft-edu-part-3-mathematics-farm/
Engage NY Module 3 Area and Perimeter Minecraft Math activity
Mathematica Minecraft
http://mathematica.stackexchange.com/questions/19669/mathematica-minecraft
brain and virtual reality
How does the brain react to virtual reality? Completely different pattern of activity in brain
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/11/141124162926.htm
UCLA neurophysicists have found that space-mapping neurons in the brain react differently to virtual reality than they do to real-world environments. Their findings could be significant for people who use virtual reality for gaming, military, commercial, scientific or other purposes
Virtual Reality Affects Brain’s ‘GPS Cells’
http://www.livescience.com/49021-virtual-reality-brain-maps.html
a new study in rats shows that the virtual world affects the brain differently than real-world environments, which could offer clues for how the technology could be used to restore navigating ability and memory in humans.
Per Google Scholar:
http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=brain+and+virtual+reality&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart&sa=X&ei=KvCMVKrHPIaayATNjYKADA&ved=0CB0QgQMwAA
mindmapping
Three Mind Mapping Tools That Save to Google Drive
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/03/three-mind-mapping-tools-that-save-to.html
MindMup
Lucidchart
Mindmeister
7 Tools for Creating Flowcharts, Mind Maps, and Diagrams
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2015/11/flowcharts-mindmaps-diagrams.html
Connected Mind is a free mind mapping tool that you can find in the Google Chrome Web Store.
typewriter
Hemingwrite Modernizes The Typewriter With An E-Ink Screen And Cloud Storage
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/10/hemingwrite
Want to get off the grid? well, not entirely, since you still will be in the “cloud.” 🙂
But if you are into “disconnect” and “mindful computing,” this typewriter can be a good start
3D printing Curriculum
Stratasys launches Free 3D printing Curriculum
http://campustechnology.com/articles/2014/12/04/stratasys-launches-free-3d-printing-curriculum.aspx
Here is a link to the first unit: web.stcloudstate.edu/informedia/3dprint/U01.zip
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