Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 16, 2023

I tossed it into the category of something to try when whatever I was using didn’t work. A New Analysis Dives Into the Research A new meta-analysis looked at the effectiveness of flipped learning, a model that asks students to watch lecture videos before class so that class time can be used for active learning.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2019

This makes it easy to customize the categories and content for a specific unit. Separate each section of the notebook with a title slide that states the category of that section (e.g., If you flip your instruction or record video directions, add your videos, customize the “video playback,” and pair the videos with a task.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2024

We've just posted a set of video resources by Dr. Steve Albrecht as part of our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : " The Layla Videos: Learning More About Library Service, Safety, and Security From the Bestest Beagle Ever." I know you think your dog has already won that category, but sorry, mine has it wrapped up.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2020

If they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog isn’t getting visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why you aren’t being contacted for networking. Check individual post tags and categories– whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2021

Category: Maintenance, Security. Here are two first-steps: Don’t download from music or video sites. Today’s tip: Computer safety. Q: I’m afraid of getting slammed with viruses, malware–all that bad stuff that comes with visiting the internet. What do I do? They carry the greatest danger of malware statistically.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 5, 2021

Category: Keyboarding. Here’s a video on how to create the shortkey. Today’s tip: Create Shortkeys for Windows Tools. Q: I love the Windows snipping tool, but it takes too long to activate. Is there a shortkey ? A: Oddly, there isn’t, which is why I didn’t use it for a long time. Select the ‘shortcut’ tab.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 30, 2023

Educational videos can be a great way to engage students and create a more interactive learning experience. With the right tools and a bit of creativity, anyone can create an educational video that’s both informative and engaging. What is an Educational/Teaching video? Why are Educational Videos Important?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 28, 2021

Category: MS Office, Google Apps, Webtools. It’s easier, but more basic in Google Slideshow : When you play the slideshow, it has an autoplay button that looks exactly like you find on videos. Today’s tip: How to Auto Forward a Slideshow. How do we do that? A good default of 5-10 seconds.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 21, 2022

Category: MSO, Problem-solving, Keyboarding. Here’s a video on how to create a macro in MS Word. Today’s tip: Create a Macro. Here are basic steps for MS Word : Click View – Macros – Record Macros. Specify a name for the macro. Choose whether it should be a keyboard shortcut or a button.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

Category: MS Office, Problem-solving, Keyboarding. Here’s a video on how to create a macro in MS Word: If you use Chromebooks , you can adjust what some keys do (such as the Search key can become the Caps Lock) through Settings. Today’s tip: Create a Macro. Specify a name for the macro.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2020

Problems include administering and grading assessments, taking attendance, finding backchannel tools that enable them to stay in touch with students, and keeping viewers engaged during video presentations. The report graphs the categories and lists the questions. Quick assessments: Send out a question during a virtual meeting.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Readers search by title, author, country, or category (or several other options such as ISBN). Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. They are organized by age group and category. Books are read online.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2021

Category: MS Office, Google Apps, Classroom Management, Writing. See how-to video here. Today’s tip: Reset Default Font. Q: How do I change default font and spacing? A: Type a couple of paragraphs in any document. Highlight what you typed and right click; select font. Change the font to what you prefer. In my case, it’s TNR 12.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Readers search by title, author, country, or category (or several other options such as ISBN). Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

Schools may choose to block certain online discussion boards, blogs or website categories to protect students. On top of that, when they browse the internet, they can come across violent messaging or inappropriate text, pictures or videos. Some web filters rely on category filtering to block types of websites.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 17, 2022

We’re honored that CYPHER LEARNING’s NEO is a finalist for the Higher Education – Digital Learning Product category. We like to make sure that everyone has a great time as you can see in this highlight video from 2020. The post Meet the CYPHER LEARNING team at Bett 2022 appeared first on NEO BLOG.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 10, 2021

Most of the virtual field trips in these categories and many more can be experienced with the following tools: Google Earth Voyager – comes equipped with guided tours and quizzes that teach students about locations around the world. These videos take students to different parts of the world to see nature at its finest.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Hans Appel with the Award Winning Culture Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Award-Winning Culture is a student podcast led by teacher Hans Appel. Hans’ blogs have appeared on DisruptED TV magazine, CharacterStrong, and PBIS Rewards. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 3, 2019

As anyone who reads this blog regularly will already know, I don’t think teachers should invest hours creating review activities that students are perfectly capable of generating. Ideally, each team would make a Quizizz game for a category of information (e.g., Another option is to collect answers via a Google Form.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2019

If they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog isn’t getting visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why you aren’t being contacted for networking. Check individual post tags and categories– whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Check out Jotform Apps: You may know Jotform as one of the most popular tools in the form builder category, recognized for its versatility, ease-of-use, and sophistication in what could otherwise be the complicated process of collecting and analyzing data. Here’s an under-five-minute video: Hard to believe? –fun.

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Edthena

AUGUST 11, 2021

It’s our 10th anniversary, which means the Edthena blog is also turning the big 1-0. Curious about our greatest blog hits from over the past decade? Whether you’re new to the blog and wanted a list of our must-sees or just needed some good refreshers and re-reads, enjoy! Sign up for our Edthena blog mailing list.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You may know Jotform as one of the most popular tools in the form builder category, recognized for its simplicity and sophistication in what could otherwise be the complicated process of collecting and analyzing data. It works on all platforms, can be shared via a link or embed (as well as other options), and supports multiple languages.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 10, 2017

A smart way to explain such complex processes in a visual manner is to use videos. But Chemistry isn’t the only field of study where videos can be used to aid the learning process. Regardless of the field of study, if we want videos to be an asset in the learning process we have to pay attention to some important aspects.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Since we at Ask a Tech Teacher started this blog six years ago, we’ve had over 5.3 This includes tech tips, website/app reviews, tech-in-ed pedagogy, how-tos, videos, and more. 10 Things My Blog Taught Me. #75: million visitors to the 1,797 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. Talk about humility.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Readers search by title, author, country, or category (or several other options such as ISBN). Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. They are organized by age group and category. Books are read online.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

For iPad and Google Play Tablet Devices of All Kinds From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post is sponsored by Really Good Stuff ? Apps are organized in seven categories of classroom content. The Really Good Stuff ? Recently, I took a tour of this amazing app. Creativity.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

Watching videos and interacting with visual media are engaging ways to help students learn. What are the best video streaming services for schools? How can I find movies and videos that are appropriate for school? And of course, how can I help my students learn as much as possible from movies and videos?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Category: Google Apps. Sub-category: Classroom management. Choose ‘link’ (to link the file) or ‘Embed’ (to place the file into a blog , website, or wiki). Here’s a video on how to embed files from Google Apps. Today’s tip: #114–Embed Google Apps Files. Can you help? Click ‘Publish’ and copy the HTML code.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 18, 2021

Users can create “auras” by uploading trigger images of their choices and adding links, videos, animations, and 3D scenes as overlays. It caters to all age categories and provides support for all sorts of subjects in the form of instructional videos, supporting written materials, or practical exercises.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2019

Category: Images. Sub-category: PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, iPads. hover over the bottom right toolbar and select the video icon for slideshow. Today’s tip: #49–The 15-second Slideshow. Q: What’s an easy way Kindergartners and first graders can share a slideshow of their work? select the image. play slideshow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2018

If they aren’t taken care of, we are left wondering why our teacher blog or website isn’t accomplishing what it does for everyone else, why our social media Tweeple don’t answer us, and why our TPT materials languish. This means recent blog posts, feed activity, and information on all social media, blogs, and websites.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Each module is an electronic circuit or switch, grouped into one of four categories: power, input, output and wire. Each category is color-coded. Made for educators, by educators, Code Kit has created an abundance of resources, such as customizable lessons, video tutorials, and other tools, all available for free and accessible online.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2023

Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic (6-8 Reading Standards–Science) . Think about the categories and how each tool applies. For example, you might want to add videos, decision matrices, and audio podcasts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2018

Mike Lawrence on episode 287 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So to support that, we have categories that are aligned up with each core subject. And how long are these videos? We don’t have a limit on the length of video projects. Vicki: WOW.

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TeacherCast

APRIL 12, 2019

In our last blog post , we learned why it's important for us to have a clear vision of who our Avatar is before we go crazy creating content. This one blog post created a TON of email traffic and I wanted to take a moment today to address one of the emails I received. The best place to share this content is on your blog or website.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Category: Email. Sub-category: Internet, MS Office, Google Apps, Parents. Q: I want to share a class video with parents, but the file’s too large and I don’t know how to embed it into the class blog. Today’s tip: #69–Instead of Emailing, Share. What can I do?

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