Although Skype remains a shadow of its former self due to Microsoft’s mishandling of the platform post-acquisition, the app’s new ‘Meet Now’ feature comes at the right time for many people looking to host and attend meetings remotely, as Zoom… — Read on http://www.techspot.com/news/84702-skype-introduces-meet-now-video-calls-lure-users.html
Category Archives: Teaching Online
Flipping the higher ed new normal: from synchronous to asynchronous education | Bryan Alexander
Flipping the higher ed new normal: from synchronous to asynchronous education | Bryan Alexander — Read on bryanalexander.org/education-and-technology/flipping-the-higher-ed-new-normal-from-synchronous-to-asynchronous-education/
Grading in a Dangerous Time | Confessions of a Community College Dean
Decency and daylight. — Read on http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/confessions-community-college-dean/grading-dangerous-time
Reach Your Students Where They Are | Call to Action: Marketing and Communications in Higher Education
Four ways to connect with current and prospective students while navigating the unknowns of COVID-19. — Read on http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/call-action-marketing-and-communications-higher-education/reach-your-students-where-they-are
Stephen’s Web ~ Are MOOCs Open Educational Resources? A literature review on history, definitions and typologies of OER and MOOCs ~ Stephen Downes
Online learning, new media, connectivism, MOOCs, personal learning environments, new literacy, and more from Stephen Downes — Read on http://www.downes.ca/cgi-bin/page.cgi
4 Ideas for Student-Led Learning During Emergency Remote Teaching – Connected Principals
4 Ideas for Student-Led Learning During Emergency Remote Teaching – Connected Principals — Read on connectedprincipals.com/archives/24550
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Bill Gates Describes What Separates Successful Leaders From Everyone Else During Bad Times | Inc.com
The Microsoft co-founder spells out good leadership during uncertain times. — Read on http://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/bill-gates-describes-what-separates-successful-leaders-from-everyone-else-during-bad-times.html
Google Meet’s premium features are now free through Sept. 30th | Engadget
Google Meet’s premium features will now be available all summer. — Read on http://www.engadget.com/google-extends-free-access-to-google-meet-230402977.html