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10 Ways Any Teacher Can (and Should) Use Technology

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Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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Hour of Code? Here’s why to participate

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It feels like: When it should feel like: Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core Math Standards. This includes (links won’t work until the articles are posted) : Hour of Code? Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher). Here’s why you should participate.

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Last Chance for this College-credit Tech-for-writing Class

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Resources include videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects. Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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What parents should ask teachers about technology

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Technology in education’ has become the buzz phrase for cutting edge classes that are plugged into the latest education trends. When you start at a new school (or classroom, or teacher), it’s important to understand the part technology will take to improve educational experiences for your child.

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Last Chance for this College-credit Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

Resources include videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share in a collaborative environment. Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips.

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ICE 2019: Physical Arrangement Sets the Tone for K–12 Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

Despite cultural and technological changes over the past several decades, one thing remained the same: the desks. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ICE 2019 coverage. The skills we are teaching are way more than just the Common Core. Keep this page bookmarked for articles from the event.

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Draw on Student Interests to Make the Common Core Work for You

Educator Innovator

This was originally posted at Common Sense Graphite. As the new school year begins, articles and resources dedicated to helping teachers develop curriculum and assessments aligned to the Common Core literacy standards are popping up everywhere. View technology as a tool—don’t let it become the answer. .