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With microcredentials, technology, and cross-curricular collaboration, this professional-learning program seeks to boost teacher engagement.

People who own, run, or work for businesses should take note of several findings of a recent Cisco study of the impact of data breaches.

In the first 4 parts of "Fixing Data Breaches", I highlighted education [https://www.troyhunt.com/fixing-data-breaches-part-1-education/], data ownership and minimisation [https://www.troyhunt.com/fixing-data-breaches-part-2-data-ownership-minimisation/], the ease of disclosure [https://www.troyhunt.com/fixing-data-breaches-part-3-the-ease-of-disclosure/] and bug bounties [https://www.troyhunt.com/fixing-data-breaches-part-4-bug-bounties/] as ways of addressing the problem. It

As I’ve mentioned before, I cannot say enough good things about the Mouse Create program in which our Spartan Tech Squad students are participating this year.  One of their favorite parts of …

If you're not using a VPN, you should be. And if you know how to use a VPN, chances are you're doing it wrong. Make the most of your VPN with these tips.

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All too often, people struggle to understand how they are perceived by those around them. To get a clearer picture of how people really see you, the author suggests following this four-step process. First, select five people who see you repeatedly in relevant work situations, such as bosses, executives, direct reports, peers, or even former colleagues. Second, ask for a face-to-face meeting. Be clear that you’ll keep whatever the person tells you confidential, which will encourage honesty, and that you’ll be collecting feedback from several people to find themes, in order to lessen the burden on any one individual. Third, during the meetings, ask about what people’s general perception of you is, and what you could do differently that would have the greatest impact on your success. Finally, manage your reaction. Once you’ve done completed this process with several people, you can start to look for patterns in their responses and make a commitment to change.

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Spread the loveMakerspaces have become one of the latest trends for libraries as they continue to adapt to the changing needs of users.  Like other library services, makerspaces have developed as the needs of library users have expanded from print resources and traditional services to include a variety of digital formats and services.  As a result, both public and school libraries have moved towards providing access to materials and resources that promote literacy in digital information and technology, as well as, more traditional forms of information. Makerspaces can provide librarians and educators with an ideal method for allowing students to […]

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Virtual field trips are a great way to engage learners; creating an immersive and memorable experience for them. Thanks to advances in technology, teachers can create 360-degree virtual field trips…

I just got back from ISTE 2017 in San Antonio Texas. Saw some really cool things with emergent technology that I’d like to report on. Specifically, I was excited about some of the augmented r…

With the holiday season here, I am excited to share some of my favorite things in educational technology! I will be doing this in a seri...

These are truly incredible times to not only be a learner but an educator as well. The access to information we have is unlike anything ...

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Computer scientists have built and successfully tested a tool designed to detect when websites are hacked by monitoring the activity of email accounts associated with them. The researchers were surprised to find that almost 1 percent of the websites they tested had suffered a data breach during their 18-month study period, regardless of how big the companies' reach and audience are.

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On the 4th day of Tech-Mas my true love gave to me… four rubric writers. Note : This post is part of my " 12 Days of Tech-Mas " series f...

Want to keep outsiders from listening in on your chats, phone calls, and more? Encrypt them. All of them.

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Spread the lovePreparing education students to become classroom teachers is a challenging task. There are lots of skills that are easy to teach—how to write a lesson plan, or the best method for teaching basic reading skills, for example. But there are just as many skills that are nearly impossible to teach in the classroom. How can a professor teach future educators how to manage a classroom of behavioral challenges or keep their cool when a student challenges their authority? The answer may lie in the virtual classroom. The virtual classroom is a brand new technology that’s quickly spreading to […]

The HyperDocs Handbook is AWESOME! Check out how you can use this great idea in your classroom to create a more student-centered environment!

Google Cast for Education is a fantastic extension that allows me to share information with my students from anywhere in my room!

To help your business avoid the damages and costs of a data breach we interviewed experts to glean their best tips on keeping your customer's data safe.

From Anthem and Chipotle to Equifax and Uber, this year saw several data breaches and leaks.