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Curved Displays,the possibility of wearable displays, would offer dynamic possibilities for digital classroom design.

Very interesting article for those of us who want investigate about Course Management Systems. Sometimes institutions don't just care about learning outcomes but also the entrepreneurial aspects of data analysis.

A white paper on connecting digital learning and deeper learning by Tom Vander Ark, who used to be at HGSE. I haven't read it, but I'm excited to!

Europeans examining a very important feature in MOOCs: credit transfer and its formal system

In the beginning, they had a great environment in the classroom using the online software. Later, as more classrooms/users began using online program simultaneously the network failed. Every school is different!

Here's a report from FutureLab at the National Foundation for Educational Research. It's a long report but they touch on a number of ways that neuroscience and technology can be integrated, whether it being using fMRI to demonstrate how brain activity levels are heightened when someone is allowed to choose their own avatar in a video game, or creating an app that helps dyslexic children read based on a neuroscience framework.

Evidence-based literacy game from Finland. Looks like it's actually being researched at the University of Cambridge?

This game is delightful! I can see why kids (and grad students...) would like it.

"Original vision lost in scramble for profit and repackaging of old ideas"

"Twelve emerging technologies are identified across three adoption horizons over the next one to five years, as well as key trends and challenges expected to continue over the same period, giving educators, administrators, and policymakers a valuable guide for strategic technology planning across STEM+ education. The addition of the "+" in the acronym incorporates communication and digital media technologies in the traditional four areas of study." Curious what others will think about these predictions.

While technology may enhance learning it will not be replacing teachers anytime soon

A precursor to ubiquitous computing?

Newly launched Dash website (similar to Code Academy, code.org, lynda.com) to teach coding, uses project based learning to teach HTML, CSS, Javascript. Haven't tried it yet but for those of you interested in learning to code/evaluating code-learning platforms, here's another resource.

Would like to know how many teachers are using these tools, especially with populations that could benefit from them most (learning differences, ESOL, etc)