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10 Ways Any Teacher Can (and Should) Use Technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Twitter blasts to remind students of due dates. Try these ten tech uses. You can use Google Forms or the Google calendar.

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An Onboarding Course to Help Your New Edtech Hires Empathize With Educators

Edsurge

But the reality is that there are not enough people with this background in the edtech industry. The journey into the edtech industry is different for everyone. Engage Edtech Employees in Extended Learning We call the program Freshman Seminar. Let us know in the comments or ping us on Twitter !

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Hour of Code? Here’s why to participate

Ask a Tech Teacher

It feels like: When it should feel like: Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core Math Standards. Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher). CSEdWeek #hourofcode #hoc #edtech. Coding is that mystical geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike. CSforGood #HourOfCode.

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Let’s Start Coding!

EdTech4Beginners

If you’re an EdTech teacher, you’re likely thinking about teaching your students some coding. There are over 100 pages of lesson plans and in-depth alignment with: Common Core Math Standards. Common Core English Standards. The folks at Let’s Start Coding are here with the answer. Homepage: www.letsstartcoding.com.

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

EdTech Magazine

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. Follow us on Twitter at @EdTech_K12 or the official conference Twitter account, @ice.il , and join the conversation using the hashtag #ICE19. by Kelly Konrad.

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The Importance of the Right Technology in Schools

edWeb.net

Gaisford spoke about the State Educational Technology Directors Association and the EdTech Trends Report , which was created to track the impact of technology on education across the country. Mangum then took the floor to take the attendees back to 2016 and talked about the important edtech trends of that time.

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Simple K12: PD in Your PJs – Free Membership Giveaway!

Catlin Tucker

I follow interesting people on Twitter, read popular education blogs, and attend as many sessions as possible at the conferences where I speak. I’ve presented topics ranging from blended learning to Google Apps to Common Core. Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology Available NOW !