Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Your school and the wellbeing of your staff and students are our top priorities.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 18, 2015

Adapted from an article I co-authored, Real-World Ready: Leveraging Digital Tools Digital tools are transforming essential elements of the education space. Understanding how they are impacting teaching and learning will help guide your consideration of which tools are useful and how to best implement them.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By the time students reach me in high school, they are already juggling multiple social media accounts and unknowingly driving many business and political decisions through their media consumption. Each provides students with a credible resource and gives them helpful notation and citation tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. Your school and the wellbeing of your staff and students are our top priorities.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 8, 2021

What are digital learning platforms? Gone are the days when learning was restricted to the classroom, with the instructor being the primary source of knowledge. A digital learning platform can be a learning management system (LMS) or learning content management systems (LCMS).

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

As teachers and administrators we must be more intentional when it comes to digital learning. If the norm is surface-level integration that asks students to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension the most beneficial aspects of digital are missed. Just using it to access information is also not a sound use.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2023

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go. This is such an incredible tool. Critical Reading with Digital Devices! More Tips and Resources.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2024

In this role, I support teachers by providing high-quality learning opportunities through innovative integration of instructional technology. One of the schools I serve is a CTE high school and I am always on the hunt for new tools to prepare these students for their future careers. million educators who use Discovery Education!).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Online learning lets children learn from the comfort of their own homes and gives teachers a chance to set their own schedules. Healthy digital friendships The average student spends 3 – 4 hours online every day. However, few young people are given the tools they need to form healthy digital friendships.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 12, 2018

You can also quickly create your own with Poster My Wall , a free web tool for creating posters and flyers. Citizen Science Projects – This is one of the student digital missions in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning with Missions. Find some great examples of students crowdfunding in this article.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” Mosa Mack Science : Grounded in NGSS, this tool grabs students with mysteries. Free Favorites. STEM Standouts.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 29, 2018

I add a digital component to each writing, because our students need to learn how to read, write, and conduct research with technology. These are critical skills needed for learners surrounded by technology, which is the focus of my new book, Hacking Digital Learning with Edtech Missions. Project Details.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. Learn about AI. Read news stories, follow the conversation on social media, and explore some of the many free resources available online. Engage in the conversation.

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techlearning

MARCH 22, 2018

(March 22, 2018) – Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, today announced a renewal of its 18-year partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB).

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, and Christina Fleming, Vice President of Blackboard K12, presented the Speak Up 2019-2020 National Findings titled Digital Learning During the Pandemic: Emerging Evidence of an Education Transformation. Digital Learning During the Pandemic.

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techlearning

MAY 21, 2018

By extending their 10-year relationship with Discovery Education, EducationPlus reaffirms its commitment to empowering their 58 member school systems to create dynamic digital learning environments with high-quality content from Discovery Education Streaming Plus. For more information on EducationPlus, visit [link].

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Students can access a variety of digital assets including images, primary source documents, podcasts, oral interviews, books on tape, articles, videos, and more, and are empowered to become content creators with a suite of content creation tools that help teachers and students safely and easily collaborate in real-time on virtual projects.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 21, 2024

Participants are encouraged to use #library20 and #schoollibrariesandai on their social media posts about the event. Learn more about Elissa and her contributions at elissamalespina.com. She is an international speaker, blogger, podcaster, CILIP mentor and assessor and an author of a number of published articles.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 19, 2024

Participants are encouraged to use #library20 and #schoollibrariesandai on their social media posts about the event. Learn more about Elissa and her contributions at elissamalespina.com. She is an international speaker, blogger, podcaster, CILIP mentor and assessor and an author of a number of published articles.

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

These include: More engaged students – Students are often more engaged when material is presented with digital tools. Lightweight new laptops and digital books can easily take the place of heavy, cumbersome books and notebooks. [ A simple text-to-speech tool, Voice Typing in Google Docs or the Chrome.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2017

One of the most popular articles on eSchool Media is a surprising one to the editors: “ 6 apps that block social media distractions. Social Media: This was the easiest to choose, thanks to our reigning king of articles mentioned above. Be sure to leave your comments in the section below.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

In the digital age, using your voice has taken on a whole new meaning. With powerful publication and distribution tools within reach, blogs remain one of the most potent ways to spread your ideas and thoughts. He's a writer, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all-around digital guy. Renovated Learning.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

In this episode, Kasey chats with Dr. Monica Alicea, a Technology Training and Integration Specialist, about strategies and tools to engage students. Monica loves getting students connected on a global scale and loves to use digital tools like Lumio to create interactive lessons to engage her students. Listen to this article.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 12, 2019

But that 24/7 environment has also brought increased stress to students’ lives as issues they encounter at school, especially on social media, follow them home. Highlight students that model digital resiliency or digital empathy skills. Nunez says many schools recognize exemplary digital citizens.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Now, between the number of online information sites and the proliferation of social media apps, plus near constant mobile phone use, determining a story’s credibility seems to call for advanced detective skills. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Britannica Digital Learning. There is bias everywhere.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2018

What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning?” As the digital learning, innovation, and design resource teacher for Howard County Public Schools in Maryland, I serve several functions, one of which is to provide professional learning directly to school-based staff. I asked the team.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 28, 2020

Learn how to lead through crises on #shakeuplearning podcast with Kasey Bell. Listen to this article: Quick Tip of the Week. The 4 Phases of Crisis-Driven Remote Learning. Many schools had already set the groundwork for digital learning and were able to adapt more quickly. What We’ve Learned – The Gaps!

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Our mobility, use of social media and access to devices has made making connections easy and impactful. Learning On The Go -More and more educators are writing, reflecting and sharing through blogs and articles. Because of the shear volume it can be difficult to find exactly what you looking for.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2019

And they are in touch with many educational podcasters on social media. Yes, of course I can give lots of articles and reading. Anyone can absorb it more easily, I think, than an academic article, and so I found that the students reacted well to that and that was useful.” And she’s used episodes from her own podcast.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The social interactions are relatively structured, you know when it’s your turn to talk…you have time to pause and reflect before you respond to a question,” said Jennifer referring to texting or talking over social media. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Context matters, especially when it comes to classroom learning. Instead of focusing only on screen time, this article will cover how teachers and students can use devices and consume media in more deliberate and mindful ways -- what Common Sense calls "media balance." Perhaps something in-between?

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 5, 2017

It is now easier than ever to integrate coding into the classroom with curricula like those on Code.org, and learning tools like Wonder Workshop ’s robots Dot and Dash. The Digital Learning & Leadership PLC, hosted by Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec , hosted the webinar, “ Now I Have to Teach Coding?

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 8, 2015

Learning Resolution 1-Reflect More I have written about the importance of reflection many times before and talk about it often. In this article a study from Harvard Business School is cited which showed that when participants were allowed to reflect on a test, did remarkably better the on the next assessment. It''s how we get better.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As technology continues to shape every facet of modern life, proficiency in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and responsibly engaging in the digital space becomes crucial. Digital literacy fosters effective communication in the digital realm.

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techlearning

APRIL 11, 2018

–Renewal of 15-Year Partnership Supports the Creation of Digital Learning Environments Across Louisiana- Silver Spring, Md. The Discovery Education Community will also continue supporting Louisiana educators’ efforts to create more personalized learning experiences across the state.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Esra Murray, library media specialist, Cider Mill Elementary School, Connecticut. Our goal for 2019 is to launch #Munch +Crunch @LLC , a lunchtime purposeful play opportunity for students to explore, design, and create using a variety of tools, including Raspberry Pi , Makey Makey , and Dash & Dot.

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