Category Archives: Opinion

Usually just some rambling, but we can make some good points

Augmented Reality – Don’t be bamboozled!

Posted on September 14, 2020 by

Hey are you looking to buy bridge? I mean who doesn’t need a bridge? I’ll sell it to you and you can charge a toll for all the cars, bikes and people that will cross it and before you know … Continue reading →

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Zoom vs Google Meet: Zoom wins

Posted on July 9, 2020 by

I applaud Google and Microsoft for their efforts for beefing up Google Meet and Microsoft Teams respectively, but honestly speaking, if you are looking for a video conferencing application for your school or district, then Zoom is still your best … Continue reading →

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Cybersecurity Part 5: Where Did You Put Your Resources

Posted on April 12, 2020 by

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School portal – How to Improve the Parent Experience

Posted on February 10, 2020 by

A lot of schools offer a Parent Portal. Some portals are more robust than others but they all seem to offer these features: Check their child’s academic progress Check out school events (athletics, groups and clubs alike) Pay for fees … Continue reading →

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Streaming in the classroom: BenQ – Instashow

Posted on January 31, 2020 by

READ ALL THE REVIEWS ON THIS PAGE – STREAMING IN THE CLASSROOM SERIES The journey continues! This time we are looking at the BenQ Instashow. A lot of people may not be too familiar with BenQ in North America, but … Continue reading →

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The Support Puzzle

Posted on January 24, 2020 by

If you are in EdTech IT Support, make sure you are connected to the culture of your school. Understanding the policies and procedures outside of IT is key to understanding how to support Teaching and Learning.  Continue reading →

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Cubit Robotics: Probably Better Than What You Are Doing

Posted on January 16, 2020 by

By Tony DePrato | Follow Me on LinkedIn I have been working with robotics since 2005. I have worked with students from US Grade 4 to students competing in university competitions. As of late, I have been shocked by this … Continue reading →

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Virtual Reality – I am hopeful for its future

Posted on January 10, 2019 by

I recently wrote a post titled I Played with Virtual Reality. In that post I review the Mirage Solo – A standalone (no wires) Google Day Dream device. I did not find it super impressive and it got me thinking. … Continue reading →

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Fun Holiday movies

Posted on December 20, 2018 by

Only a few more days until the winter break and the end of 2018 so I thought that some teachers might like some holiday movies that they could show some of their students. Here you go! How the Grinch that … Continue reading →

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I Played with Virtual Reality

Posted on December 14, 2018 by

In the not too distant past there was a promise that virtual reality and/or augmented reality was going to be the “next big thing.” Well both are here and there is less buzz around them than ever before? I have … Continue reading →

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