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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Coding with pixel art. Human robot. Human algorithm. Wolfram Alpha widgets.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Kids of all ages are consuming and producing more digital media than ever before. Context matters, especially when it comes to classroom learning.

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MARCH 19, 2020

Virtual Classrooms/Meetings. Know how to get in touch with the teacher (since you can’t walk in and visit their classroom). To meet the suddenness of the Corona-19 pandemic, some schools are lending out their extra Chromebooks and purchasing more with newly-available Federal and State funds. Online course sites. Blackboard.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Every Earth Day, someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? To kickstart your paperless digital classroom requires a modicum of preparation. Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Protocols for these mobile devices have little in common today with how they were addressed a decade ago. When students want to do quick research on a topic, look up a word, run a calculation, or review a concept, they can hop on a cell phone much faster than logging into a Chromebook or laptop. And why not?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The potential impact of Virtual Reality (VR) in the classroom can’t be overstated. If you (desperately) want to unpack this revolutionary tool in your classroom, there are lots of online resources — some free, some with a fee — available to address a wide variety of education needs. New Ways to Gamify Learning.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2018

As technology becomes more ubiquitous in classrooms, many schools are choosing Chromebooks because it’s one of the least expensive devices, a big win for schools balancing spending priorities. A 2017 report of the education market found Chromebooks dominate with 58 percent of the market for school mobile device purchases.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The mobile version of this wonderful online reading website is a very limited version of the original. some digital devices can’t run software. Neither iPads or Chromebooks allow downloads or installs to their systems so software just isn’t an option. Grants for Classroom Management Software–Take a Look.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

When dramatic weather hits — be it snow or violent storms or another emergency — it becomes impossible to reach the classroom. These Districts make education-related emergencies easier on all stakeholders by using tools that are simple to roll out and intuitive to use — in some cases, already implemented in daily classrooms.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Coding with pixel art. Human robot. Human algorithm. Wolfram Alpha widgets.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. There are dozens of ways to incorporate QR Codes into your classroom.

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JULY 8, 2019

Mathletics is a captivating online learning space that provides students with all the tools needed to be successful math learners both in the classroom and beyond. IXL can be used on the web, as an app (iOS or Android), or on Chromebooks though there are differences in how each operates and what is offered. The MathFacts.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Classroom Management in the Digital Age: Effective Practices for Technology-Rich Learning Spaces (2016) by Heather Dowd and Patrick Green Cross-posted from Learning Light Bulbs by Nate Gildart Get your own copy of Classroom Management in the Digital Age! The nature of classrooms has. This makes it tricky at times.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Coding with pixel art. Human robot. Human algorithm. Wolfram Alpha widgets.

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TeacherCast

MAY 31, 2019

What if there was a way that you could combine traditional writing assignments with the popularity of audio/video podcasts in a format that was accessible to any mobile device, Chromebook or desktop available to your students? Students can learn about Digital Citizenship by creating conversations, or reply to other Synths.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Biggest challenge: Like most school districts, EGUSD is part of an increasingly mobile world. Students use smartphones and tablets in and out of the classroom, teachers put lessons and assignments online, staff use VoIP phones, and maintenance and operations need to connect their alarms and HVAC systems.

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JULY 22, 2016

Provide video evidence of class activities in a flipped classroom. It works on the web, with Chromebooks, and on mobile devices, but be aware: Each is a bit different with varied set-ups. Before using Google Hangouts on Air, review its application to your digital device. Make a video to help the substitute teacher.

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APRIL 11, 2016

Someone in your school, maybe the parent group, will raise the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? To kickstart your paperless digital classroom requires a modicum of preparation. Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school.

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JUNE 29, 2015

It should be non-intimidating, non-threatening, even non-geeky, so stakeholders feel as comfortable as they would in a physical classroom. works across all platforms–iPads, web, Chromebooks. allows for co-teaching in a classroom (an arrangement that is growing in popularity). includes reminders of activities.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

That means it’s accessible from school or home, with any platform (including Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, and tablets). Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system available on iPads and desktops. ability to sign in with an existing Google Classroom account and get access to one or more of your Google drives.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Coding with pixel art. Human robot. Human algorithm. Wolfram Alpha widgets.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Next, pick an activity from the sequence — say, walking into the classroom and sitting down. Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 26, 2019

While there is a lot of buzz around using Augmented and Virtual Reality technology in education, often as a technology on the horizon that is soon to emerge as a powerful classroom tool. Here are the tools that you will need to complete this experience: The google Street View App on a mobile phone or device.

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techlearning

JULY 12, 2018

Are you using Google Classroom this school year? Spark Video is a fantastic, web-based and mobile movie-making tool for students. If your students are using Google Classroom, they can easily share their Spark Video creations with classmates before showing off their work to the world! I love combining favorite tools!

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For decades, teachers have used videos in the classroom to share information. As a result, students retain more information, understand concepts more rapidly, are more enthusiastic about what they are learning, and make new connections between curriculum topics and the world outside the classroom. Wideo –create videos online.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

It didn’t mean parents as tutors, homework helpers, or classroom volunteers–although it could be those. If you’re looking for a way to involve parents more granularly in your classroom, try these three ideas: Edmodo for Parents. Google Calendar (part of GAFE and Google Classroom). Insider Tips.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In addition to sessions and presentations, edtech companies made major announcements and launched new products aimed at everything from network security and communication to digital portfolios and mobile devices. Related content: Can’t-miss sessions at TCEA 2020.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

6, 2018 – Impero Software, global specialists in remote monitoring and management software for education, has partnered with the Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program, a statewide cooperative of Illinois K-12 educational entities, to provide Illinois schools with student safety software and mobile device management solutions.

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EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Tool #1: Mobile Technology. The first, and arguably the most obvious, tool for instructional coaches is some sort of mobile technology. This can be a laptop computer, a chromebook, an iPad, or even just your cell phone (though something more conducive to complex work is encouraged). A word of caution about coaching mobility.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

Like other options on this list, GeoGuessr is a great filler for empty minutes in the classroom and a fun way to get students excited about recognizing and decoding geographic clues. It works well on desktops as well as iPads and Chromebooks. It can be played on a desktop or as a mobile app. Google Earth.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Jeff Downing, an elementary school computer specialist in California’s Fremont Unified School District, offered technology integration tips for administrators and teachers based on his experiences in his own school during a webinar for edWeb’s Digital Citizenship community.

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Tech Helpful

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Sometimes we would type letters to people, create poems, etc that integrated with the classroom all to also learn the needed skills I was trying to give our students in computer class. I was excited about having options for instruction and learning more about mobile learning. This is not a standalone related arts class.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools. For Mutter, this means that “ no one vendor has the advantage.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools. For Mutter, this means that “ no one vendor has the advantage.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools. For Mutter, this means that “ no one vendor has the advantage.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools. For Mutter, this means that “ no one vendor has the advantage.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools. For Mutter, this means that “ no one vendor has the advantage.

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