What is “Cloud” Computing? As a technology metaphor, “cloud” computing usually refers the method by which applications and data are hosted and delivered over the Internet instead of local devices. For decades, people store data or run programs from the hard drive of the conventional computers, but the rapidly evolved “cloud” computing supporting real-time data […]
Would 3D printing truly become a part of every school in the near future? Time shall tell as the clamor for the use of 3D printers in education is getting louder. The possibility of teachers and students having a 3D printer on their desks seems more realizable now than ever before. By providing low-risk, low-cost […]
What is augmented reality? Augmented reality (AR) is a way of creating layers of digital information on top of the physical world, allowing users to view them through smart devices such as iOS or Android mobile phones. AR allows people to add digital content from a website link, an animation, a 3D model etc. to […]
Social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+ etc. are springing up daily on the Internet, and people are taking advantage of them for socializing, making friends and gaining popularity. Since they have become a part of our daily lives, it would make a whole lot of sense for students to leverage these media […]
As one-to-one (1:1) classroom (every student has his/her tablet or laptop, such as iPad or Chromebook) is gaining popularity, more and more benefits of this form of ubiquitous access to technology have been recognized by educators as well as students. 1:1 technology differentiate content delivery & student assignments Discernment of subject during earlier days or […]