Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Every corner of every life includes STEM, which explains the increasing interest in STEM-educated students to fill the nation’s jobs. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2019

Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. One I discovered this summer is Wonder Workshop’s collection of three robots — Cue, Dash, and Dot. That, by the way, is one of my favorite parts of this fun little robot.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

The classroom of the future isn’t far from becoming a reality in 2018. From learning analytics tools providing students with instant feedback on their work to virtual reality facilitating field trips to faraway lands to 3D printers filling makerspaces, the classroom looks quite a bit different than it did just five years ago.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

Data collection and analysis are cornerstones for many STEM and STEAM programs but they’re not just about math. No matter the technology mix in the classroom, everyone shares the same user experience, with learning focused on the subject matter not the hardware, thus simplifying classroom management for the teacher.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

.” Conferences offer the opportunity for educators–from administrators and classroom teachers to IT leaders and curriculum directors–to attend sessions targeted to their interests and their individual school or district needs. From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Get started here.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, Makerspace, Inquiry, Computational Thinking, and the 4 C’s. I will be providing workshops and featured sessions on STEM, PBL, Inquiry, Maker Space, and Computational Thinking! Check out my Booking Page. John Dewey.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2015

His knowledge of and interest in both the EdTech world and the importance of a STEM education highlight the importance of inquiry-based education, DIY cultures and technology for enhanced learning as crucial 21st century activities. Eduporium ‘s Andy Larmand is the newest contributor to Ask a Tech Teacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 4, 2017

Weekly, we share favorite websites, apps, and pedagogy that make a difference in the classroom. Classroom Management Tool. Winner: C-STEM — tools to learn math through robotics ( see my review ). We hear from readers all the time about how much they rely on Ask a Tech Teacher for tech-in-ed resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. We as teachers can’t really “teach” it, but we can nurture it, we can provide the fertile classroom, where there isn’t just one approach, but allow for many creative solutions.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

.” Conferences offer the opportunity for educators–from administrators and classroom teachers to IT leaders and curriculum directors–to attend sessions targeted to their interests and their individual school or district needs. From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Get started here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2017

If you don’t do anything to make the studying material more appealing, you can’t expect great engagement and results in your classroom. If you don’t do anything to make the studying material more appealing, you can’t expect great engagement and results in your classroom. It’s clear: you need the right games in your classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. We as teachers can’t really “teach” it, but we can nurture it, we can provide the fertile classroom, where there isn’t just one approach, but allow for many creative solutions.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 8, 2018

Sneak Peeks and Big Prizes If you're able to be at the conference in person, be sure to stop by our booth, #782, for a chance to win a day of in-person digital citizenship training from Common Sense, valued at $3,000. Personalize Your STEM Instruction with Educational Hip-Hop Videos and Activities. Hey, Can You Do This?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2019

During these sessions, presenters and attendees discussed concerns, best practices, and implementation strategies on data privacy, digital citizenship and understanding the new generation of learners. STEAM and STEM. Not surprising is the continued focus on STEAM, STEM, coding, and robotics.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 8, 2018

Sneak Peeks and Big Prizes If you're able to be at the conference in person, be sure to stop by our booth, #782, for a chance to win a day of in-person digital citizenship training from Common Sense, valued at $3,000. Personalize Your STEM Instruction with Educational Hip-Hop Videos and Activities. Hey, Can You Do This?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Digital Citizenship Week. We’re proud to be in partnership with Common Sense Education to celebrate the Second Annual Digital Citizenship Week – October 19th -25th. Join us to shine a spotlight on the importance of helping kids learn how to create safe, responsible digital lives. For more information visit [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

There are endless examples, from games to robots to programming. Most risks with QR Codes stem from the fact that they aren’t readable by humans. There are dozens of ways to incorporate QR Codes into your classroom. They are a great option in every classroom. Why use QR Codes? Educational applications of QR Codes.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

PBL provides students that authentic learning experience that allows for real world applications, immediate purpose, student relevancy, and an audience beyond their classroom walls. In fact, content knowledge is only useful to students when applied to concepts found outside the classroom. You may need to find that partner classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2023

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m taking a few days this summer to review them with you. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. They are well-suited to classroom teachers as well as tech specialists.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

The alignment of this popular series of digital professional learning resources to McREL’s model helps educators choose the appropriate classroom tactics for aiding the acquisition and recall of information. Users engage in critical and creative thinking in a novel way with the app, while simultaneously growing their interest in STEM.

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techlearning

AUGUST 21, 2018

After securing numerous grants for her library, Ali installed a flexible seating makerspace that creates opportunities for interactive experiences with LEGO® robots, a green screen studio, a reading nook for therapy dogs, and more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2021

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m taking a few days this summer to review them with you. Let me review a few: STEM Lesson Plans. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. Some are from members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2022

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m taking a few days this summer to review them with you. Let me review a few: STEM Lesson Plans. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. Some are from members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

Olivia’s ideas that digital citizenship comes from sharing your story with the world is exactly where I was trying to guide my class this past spring. Ed tech has advanced to the point where there is no excuse not to give students a voice in their classrooms and their world. So what are my biggest takeaways? Student voice.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Do you co-learn with a classroom across the globe? Sunday, October 19th - Saturday, October 25th Digital Citizenship Week , Join us for Digital Citizenship Week and engage students, teachers, and families in your community in thinking critically, behaving safely, and participating responsibly online.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 29, 2020

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m taking a few days this summer to review them with you. STEM Lesson Plans. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. They are well-suited to classroom teachers as well as tech specialists.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

We scour the sprawling expo with one aim: to find you the most interesting, potentially useful classroom tools out there. What's special : There are a lot of new tools that aim to combat bullying or just handle behavioral and digital citizenship issues. This is one of the reasons why we send our editorial team to ISTE.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m taking a few days this summer to review them with you. STEM Lesson Plans. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. They are well-suited to classroom teachers as well as tech specialists.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2017

STEAM–Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math–is education’s new STEM. I’ve written before on ways to use STEM every day in classwork. Classroom Architect. Robotics integrates all STEAM fields in a way no other subject can. More on STEAM projects: Robotics lesson plan. engineering.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 3, 2018

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. STEM Lesson Plans. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. They are well-suited to classroom teachers as well as tech specialists.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 21, 2017

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. They are well-suited to classroom teachers as well as tech specialists. Who needs this.

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