segunda-feira, outubro 02, 2023

PPT num blogue - passos a dar

Ilustro neste vídeo como colocar um PPT num blogue, e fazendo com que apareça o primeiro ecrã e não o link html.

quinta-feira, setembro 14, 2023

Estratégias para uma (boa) gestão da sala de aula

quarta-feira, setembro 06, 2023

Estar atento ao perigos do uso da Internet é obrigatório


Teaching Your Students about Online Threats: Educator’s Guide to Cybersecurity

By Med Kharbach, PhD | Last Update: June 6, 2023


According to a study, 38% of teens can’t imagine life without their smartphone. Almost half are always reachable online. Children and teenagers are also the most vulnerable and unprepared when it comes to online security.


As a teacher and authority figure, you’re in an excellent position to educate students on online threats and healthy internet security habits. This guide touches on the most prevalent threats students face today. It then offers tips on making cybersecurity themes more interesting to students. Finally, it provides essential security tips you should impart to students of all ages.
What Threats Should Students Be Aware Of?

quarta-feira, agosto 09, 2023

Algumas alternativas ao Kahoot

O Kahoot tem vindo a limitar as funcionalidades na sua versão básica (gratuita). Apresentamos algumas alternativas semelhantes.



Best Alternatives to Kahoot

By Med Kharbach, PhD | Last Update: June 27, 2023


Kahoot is a game-based learning platform that allows educators to create fun, interactive quizzes that students can participate in using any device with an Internet connection. It adds a dose of competition to learning, fostering engagement and boosting knowledge retention in a playful way.


However, as captivating as Kahoot may be, the realm of EdTech is vast and brimming with alternatives that could cater to different teaching styles and learning needs. As a seasoned educator and an EdTech blogger, I have had the privilege to explore and review a wide array of these digital tools. I have encountered several innovative platforms that are well-equipped to offer a similar, if not superior, learning experience compared to Kahoot.

In this blog post, I’m thrilled to share some of these alternatives to Kahoot, shedding light on their unique features and how they might better serve specific educational objectives. Whether you’re in search of a new way to engage your students, or you’re curious about what else is out there in the EdTech universe, this guide will provide valuable insights.

Alternatives to Kahoot
Here is our list of the best alternatives to kahoot:

sexta-feira, agosto 04, 2023

Detetar textos de Inteligência artificial

Vale sempre a pena ter um destes instrumentos à mão.


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6 of The Best AI Content Detectors for Teachers and Educators

By Med Kharbach, PhD | Last Update: May 26, 2023


AI generated content is now everywhere online. The infamous ChatGPT is but the tip of the iceberg. In fact, AI content generation tools have been around for several months before the introduction of ChatGPT.

Like any other technology, when abused or used inappropriately, these AI tools can turn into a devastating technology, harming content creators and promoting a culture of plagiarism, inauthenticity, and amateurism.

If you are an educator or a teacher, you probably are already dealing with the repercussions of these AI tools in your daily work. More and more students are using AI (especially AI writing tools) to help them with their learning and we can not stop them from doing that. But we can not accept that they turn in AI-generated essays and assignments.

As much as they help in optimizing and creating transformative learning experiences, AI tools also create challenging problems for us in education, most of which are related to plagiarism and originality.

segunda-feira, junho 26, 2023

Softwares de avaliação ... comparações


6 Powerful Alternatives to Quizlet

By Med Kharbach, PhD | Last Update: June 26, 2023


In the ever-evolving world of educational technology, Quizlet has secured a firm foothold as a leading tool for streamlined, interactive learning. This digital platform specializes in offering a variety of study modes, including flashcards, tests, and interactive games, all aimed at improving knowledge retention and making studying more engaging.

However, as diverse as the learning styles are, so are the tools available to cater to them. While Quizlet may be a great resource, it’s far from the only one in the game. In my journey of exploring and reviewing educational tools, I have encountered several robust alternatives to Quizlet, each offering unique features to enhance learning.

In the following sections, I’ll delve into these tools, all of which I’ve previously reviewed in previous posts here in Educators Technology. These are all EdTech tools that I believe are can serve as viable alternatives to Quizlet.

domingo, maio 21, 2023

Best Wordle Tools to Make Word Clouds

Best Wordle Tools to Make Word Clouds

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By Med Kharbach, PhD May 11, 2023 word clouds tools, Wordle Art Makers
A wordle is a word cloud created from words. The more frequent a word appears in the input text the larger its size becomes in the wordle. Indeed, wordle arts have huge educational potential and can be used in various learning activities. For instance, students can use wordle makers to summarize a text or a passage they have read.

They can also use them to quickly scan a document and develop an initial idea of what it is all about before even reading the entire text. Word clouds are also perfect in activities related to creating art and visual displays, gathering students feedback, writing book reviews, visualizing data from tables and surveys, and many more.





segunda-feira, fevereiro 13, 2023

Há mais para além do Youtube - algumas alternativas


Best YouTube Alternatives for School

By Med Kharbach, PhD January 08, 2023 youtube tools

Youtube is a great video website that since its introduction in 2015 has revolutionized the media world in unprecedented ways. Millions of content creators are using YouTube to share their works and reach audiences from all around the world. Unfortunately, YouTube does come with a number of distracting and sometimes outright inappropriate elements that make several school districts restrict its access. If it happens that your school enacts a YouTube-free policy within its premises, the options below are good alternative video websites to try out.





1. TED Talks TED Talks is one of the best alternatives to YouTube especially for use in schools. It is my go to platform for quality educational video content. TED, which stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to spread innovative ideas through short lectures and presentations by leading experts from different fields.


quarta-feira, fevereiro 01, 2023

Aplicações mais que úteis para a Escola - um olhar global


Top 80 Apps for Schools
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By Med Kharbach, PhD January 21, 2023 Apps for schools

With the growing use of technology in education, it's becoming increasingly important for schools to be up-to-date with the latest apps and teaching tools. There is no shortage of educational apps available today, but choosing the right ones can be tricky. Which ones are worth investing in?

With so many powerful resources out there it can be hard to decide which ones will suit your classroom or school setting best. That’s why I have compiled a list of what I think, based on my long experience of reviewing hundreds of edtech apps, are some of the best apps for schools!



The best learning apps are those that offer a friendly user experience, are fun to use, and offer engaging content. These are apps that should help you learn something new, not just reinforce what you already know. The best learning apps also have lots of features so that they can be used in a variety of ways and can attend to different learning styles.

The school apps I collected for you in this post can be a great resource for teaching and learning in the classroom. By using them both in the classroom and outside of it, teachers can ensure that teaching is effective and efficient, while also making learning more enjoyable and engaging for all students.