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Post-PC what?
Read more: Post-PC what?The ‘Post-PC’ era was supposed to signal a shift away from traditional computing (ie laptops and desktops). It was supposed to be the age of the smartphone and tablet. I discuss a recent Asymco post by Horace Dediu and provide my own thoughts on the Post-PC idea. Now here’s a term that I haven’t heard…
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Apple’s M1 chip: Making desktop computing cool again
Read more: Apple’s M1 chip: Making desktop computing cool againMy intention was not for this website to become the Apple blog, but the famous fruit company seems to be dominating much of the news cycle this year. This past summer, at the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple announced that it would be transitioning from Intel to its in-house Apple Silicon over the next…
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Conference presentation: ‘Toward Open Pragmatism’, OE Global 2020 Conference
Read more: Conference presentation: ‘Toward Open Pragmatism’, OE Global 2020 ConferenceAbstract Although open licensing is a necessary component of open educational resources, the overall openness of a resource is determined by several factors beyond licensing. This paper examines the applicability of the “Open Enough” framework (McNally & Christiansen, 2019) for examining the openness of existing Open CourseWare (OCW). This previously published conceptual framework proposed eight…
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Conference presentation: ‘How open is it?’, OpenEd 2020 Conference
Read more: Conference presentation: ‘How open is it?’, OpenEd 2020 ConferenceAbstract While open licensing is a foundational aspect of open educational resources, there are several “factors” that educators must use to achieve openness in their course design. This study builds on the previous work of the authors’ conceptual framework, titled “Open Enough?,” for evaluating the level of openness within Open CourseWare (OCW) (McNally & Christiansen,…
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EdTech Examined #13: Burnout
Read more: EdTech Examined #13: BurnoutIn this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the Descript video editing software, how universities continue to adopt new technologies, and the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also recommend their top apps for managing mental health and provide more organization strategies for managing the demands of online learning. CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.comEmail: hey@edtechexamined.comTwitter: @EdTechExamined
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EdTech Examined #12: Teaching in Virtual Reality
Read more: EdTech Examined #12: Teaching in Virtual RealityIn this episode, Erik and Kris interview Dr. Anthony (Tony) Chaston, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Mount Royal University, in Calgary, Canada. Tony teaches Sensation & Perception and Research Methods at MRU. His research interests include visual perception and cognition and the use of virtual reality for reducing anxiety. Most recently,…
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EdTech Examined #11: Burner Phone
Read more: EdTech Examined #11: Burner PhoneIn this episode Kris and Erik discuss digital whiteboard software, burner phones and burner numbers, The September 15th Apple event (new iPads and Watches!), remote podcast recording, how to setup digital breakout rooms, broadcasting software, the cost of remote education, and Winter semester uncertainty. CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.comEmail: hey@edtechexamined.comTwitter: @EdTechExamined
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Nvidia buying ARM opens a huge can of worms
Read more: Nvidia buying ARM opens a huge can of wormsThe stunning news that Nvidia was moving to acquire ARM Holdings for $40 billion has led many in the tech industry to consider the possible implications of this merger. The first thing that comes to my mind is the relationship between ARM and the many licensees that use technologies developed by ARM. Currently, Nvidia is…
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