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Decompressing From Technology While in University

Posted on: February 24, 2020 Last updated on: February 20, 2020 Written by: Talia Comments: 0
One thing I’ve noticed about university is that it can be very technology heavy! I do all of my notes, readings, and assignments on my laptop, so I’m pretty much always in front of a screen. Even though I love…
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Tech Savvy: Do I Need the Newest Tech for Class?

Posted on: April 2, 2019 Last updated on: April 1, 2019 Written by: Joanna Comments: 0
I feel like a 10-year-old kid during Christmastime when I walk by the Apple store these days. The countless study tips and drawing videos I’ve been binge watching on Youtube recently all have one thing in common-a glistening new iPad…
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Being Instructed to USE Mobile Devices in Class

Posted on: August 27, 2018 Last updated on: August 24, 2018 Written by: Zoë Comments: 0
Goodbye clickers, hello smartphones! “Talk to *insert student name here* behind you and discuss the question again”. This message that displayed on our mobile device screens was freaky at first…
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Online course groups: A savior or a sin?

Posted on: October 20, 2017 Last updated on: October 20, 2017 Written by: Ellora Comments: 0
Living in a digital world only makes it natural that you bring your laptops to class to enhance learning. It helps you take down notes, research during class, if required, revise and summarize notes. It seems right that you be…
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Social Media and Mental Health

Posted on: March 29, 2017 Last updated on: March 29, 2017 Written by: linh Comments: 0
I once read online that my generation spends an average of seven hours on social media per day. This at first sounded ridiculous to me. Most students don’t even sleep for that long. However, the stat — regardless of whether…
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TEDxToronto: The Choices We Make

Posted on: October 3, 2013 Last updated on: September 9, 2014 Written by: Kay Comments: 0
  The fifth annual TEDxToronto conference, themed The Choices We Make, was held last Thursday at the Royal Conservatory of Music. The mix included innovators like U of T’s own Director of Urban Design, Rodolphe el-Khoury, who showcased IM BLANKY…
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Technology and…Me?

Posted on: May 30, 2013 Last updated on: May 30, 2013 Written by: aziza Comments: 0
So I have never been much of a gamer or techie.  I spent my childhood reading endless books and frolicking around the Ottawa River, my head happily in the clouds. While my little brother waged his battles with Sega (does…
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Rage Against the Machine

Posted on: March 26, 2013 Last updated on: March 26, 2013 Written by: Lori Comments: 0
Ripley being awesome!   Do you remember that scene in Aliens when Ripley climbed into that robotic armor and kicked serious butt? I do. For her, the technology made her stronger. It allowed her to extend her reach, it increased her strength,…
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Dude, Where’s Your Phone?

Posted on: October 12, 2012 Last updated on: October 12, 2012 Written by: Vahini Comments: 0
The last two weeks have been a little crazy for me, in between trying to deal with the impending dooms-deadline-day that is next Thursday, to a family emergency, it’s been really rough. Coming back to my dorm room after an…
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Impersonating Zuckerberg: Lessons on faking it until you make it at CUTC

Posted on: May 12, 2011 Last updated on: May 12, 2011 Written by: ekkellogg Comments: 0
One of the lecture halls in the Medical Science building is illuminated with red spotlights and pumping with club music. It’s approximately 9am on a Saturday, and if it weren’t for the fact that the place is packed with keen…
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