Education with Technology

JUNE 18, 2014

English Common Core Mobile Activities. I recently published English Common Core Mobile Activities ebook. Over 98% of the suggested apps are free and work on both Android and iPad. The activities, organized by Anchor Statements, actively engage your students.

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APRIL 30, 2015

According to Computer Science Education Week : There will be 1 million more computing jobs than students over the next 10 years (adding up to $500 billion in salaries). But, the reasons educators embrace coding are purer: It teaches children to think. Educational Applications. if-then thinking–actions have consequences.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The 200,000+ teachers involved came away believing that, of all their education tools, coding was the best at teaching children to think. It’s easy to see why when you look at fundamental programming concepts: abstraction and symbolism – variables are common in math, but also in education. Scratch Jr. Daisy the Dinosaur.

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JUNE 17, 2022

For you as a job hunting educator, this becomes the best time of year to find a job. This is the modern resume, tells future bosses you can use technology as a tool, and can give you an edge in a competitive job market. Include your facility with 1:1 programs, carts, and other approaches to using technology in classes.

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JUNE 29, 2014

Here are the ten examples I showed at my English + Common Core + Mobile ISTE 2014 Poster Session: Based on CCSS Anchor Statements: L.2 Over 98% of the suggested apps are free and work on both Android and iPad. English Common Core Mobile Activities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray shares how we can encourage an improvement in writing using technology. 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Jacqui Murray @askatechteacher about writing with technology. But, Jacqui, how do we teach writing with technology? Mistakes Made in Teaching Writing with Technology.

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JUNE 25, 2014

In my ISTE Sunday 8-10 am poster session, I demonstrate many diverse mobile activities to help students achieve the English Language Arts Common Core Anchor Statements through mobile devices. The mobile activities focus on free common tool apps that are available on both the Android and the iPad.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

What Parents Need to Know About the Common Core and How They Can Help Their Children The Common Core is an attempt to nationalize the curriculum creating common core standards in grades K-12. What does this practically mean? This test will be conducted online. This learning curve will need to be addressed.

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APRIL 12, 2022

This year, many districts are replacing state standardized tests with PARCC or Smarter Balanced, two Common Core-aligned assessments designed to measure college readiness. Smarter Balanced offers optional interim assessments that are meant to provide educators with data about students’ academic strengths and weaknesses.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Pay attention to these and your students will be much more prepared for this Spring’s Common Core assessments: Keyboarding. It won’t surprise any adult when I say using an iPad isn’t the same as using a computer. And typing on an IPad virtual keyboard is not the same. Common Core requires this.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Savvy educators have built lesson plans based on this interest for years. Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning.

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Thinkster Math is an iPad based math tutorial program for K-8, aligned with Common Core and based on well-known international math programs such as Singapore Math. Download the app to your iPad or tablet. 8 Ways to use it in your child’s math education. How it works. I’m sure, that’s coming.

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APRIL 11, 2019

I’ve been teaching technology for over fifteen years. Let’s look at that term, “digital native” Techopedia defines it as: a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age. That’s not the goal of technology.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Technology enables it to differentiate authentically for the diverse group of learners that walk across your threshold daily. Until the day of, the technology that is its foundation fails. But if fear of failure is a reason NOT to use technology, no one would ever cross that digital threshold. Everyone who previewed it is wowed.

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APRIL 12, 2018

What is not as common are PBL ideas using digital, rather than physical tools. There are differing opinions as to the usefulness, as well as wisdom, of teaching very young students with digital technology. I was quite surprised at how adept some of these youngsters are with the technology (although I shouldn’t be by now!)

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MARCH 2, 2015

Try these 25 apps for iPads: Action Words– learn action words with amazing pictures. Ansel & Clair: Paul Revere’s Ride –a History lesson that fully leverages the interactive capabilities of the iPad. Murky Reef –Murky Reef is a series of thematic educational apps that encourages critical thinking through contextual game play.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2016

And finally, try these 25 apps for iPads: Action Words– learn action words with amazing pictures. Ansel & Clair: Paul Revere’s Ride –a History lesson that fully leverages the interactive capabilities of the iPad. More reading resources: Common Core Reading lesson plans. Tumblebooks (fee). Aesop’s Quest.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

The 200,000+ teachers involved came away believing that, of all their education tools, coding was the best at teaching children to think. It’s easy to see why when you look at fundamental programming concepts: abstraction and symbolism – variables are common in math, but also in education. Daisy the Dinosaur.

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JUNE 7, 2017

With the growing interest in coding comes a call for after school tech camps that supersize student enthusiasm for technology. As they work, students “…construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others…” More specifically (Common Core Appendix C): introduce claim. Educational links. Educational Links.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Modify characters in the paint editor, place them against different backgrounds, add sounds including your own voice, even insert personal photos: Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. Give students the iPad. Educational Applications.

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JUNE 17, 2015

Besides iPads and Chromebooks and a plethora of free websites that enable students to collaborate, share and publish, education’s tech explosion has resulted in a wide (and increasing) variety of tools that extend the teachers reach, making it easier to differentiate for the varied needs of students even in a busy classroom.

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

million for technological improvements. With this funding and the new adoption of Common Core State Standards, UCS began exploring blended learning models. Superintendent Dr. Christine Johns explained her reasoning to reimagine Utica’s Kindergarten program: “Early childhood education makes a significant difference.

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APRIL 5, 2022

million for technological improvements. With this funding and the new adoption of Common Core State Standards, UCS began exploring blended learning models. Superintendent Dr. Christine Johns explained her reasoning to reimagine Utica’s Kindergarten program: “Early childhood education makes a significant difference.

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APRIL 6, 2020

” For educators and parents, Admongo includes tools like videos, lesson plans, printed materials, downloads, and alignment with state standards. The program is free, online (it does have a non-flash version for iPads), and is best completed over a series of sessions. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Technology includes the iPads toddlers play on, the smartphones we use to guide our days, the apps that turn our lights on and off–or start our car. Sadly, K-12 education standards and curricula do not prepare students for STEM challenges.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

This year, many districts are replacing state standardized tests with PARCC or Smarter Balanced, two Common Core-aligned assessments designed to measure college readiness. Smarter Balanced offers optional interim assessments that are meant to provide educators with data about students’ academic strengths and weaknesses.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

eSpark works on all devices–desktops, Chromebooks, iPads (with the free app)–pretty much whatever digital device you use in your classroom. In fact, some students can be working on Chromebooks while others use iPads. Review the teacher resources on the educator dashboard. 4 Great Education Applications.

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APRIL 29, 2016

Here’s what I found: Fifty (at the date of this publication) free fast-paced K-6 interactive math games that are Common Core-aligned and suited for varied student learning styles, with activities that advance with student skills, and no internet connection required (though WiFi is required). Education Applications.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 20, 2017

In this post I would like to introduce you to way that you can ensure the standards are amplified, and not ignored, by the integration of educational technology. Check out this wonderful magazine for some great K12 educational articles, I will be presenting at Alan November’s BLC in Boston in July.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The 200,000+ teachers involved came away believing that, of all their education tools, coding was the best at teaching children to think. It’s easy to see why when you look at fundamental programming concepts: abstraction and symbolism – variables are common in math, but also in education. Daisy the Dinosaur.

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JANUARY 18, 2016

You also get teacher guides and lesson plans on subjects like English ( Of Mice and Men ), school social skills (like bullying), World History, US History, Special Education, and languages (like Teaching Spanish ). Lesson plans include how-to steps, Common Core alignment, sample storyboard layouts, synopsis, and Essential Questions. .

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AUGUST 1, 2019

It can be used at home, in school, or as an extracurricular tool for teaching STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). To get started, I needed a mobile device (like an iPhone, Android phone, or an iPad–the latter is recommended), a Bluetooth connection, and a risk-takers mentality. That’s it!

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APRIL 19, 2016

Because I teach graduate classes for educators, I talk to lots of teachers all over the country. It’s become clear to me that for most of them, adding technology to their lessons means layering more work on top of their already overburdened lesson plans. In fact, any time you can add fun technology to classes, do it.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

The Bare Minimum Of Learning Technology. What is the bare minimum of learning technology integration in a classroom? Prevailing local technology use? In that light, we felt like it represented another kind of idea–a bare minimum of technology integration in an average classroom. by TeachThought Staff.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2016

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Bring universal learning ideas to life in your classroom by creating and sharing your own educational materials. Educators can create digital books to engage learners at varying levels. UDL Book Builder. iSolveIt Math Puzzles.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 13, 2020

One important question school administrators and educators ask when choosing new classroom technology is: How does this tool protect student privacy? Platforms: iPad, Web Grades: 3–12 See full privacy evaluation. But answering this question is the tricky part. Book Creator. BrainPop and BrainPop Jr. LearnZillion.

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APRIL 8, 2016

It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing in a fun, agile way that appeals to students. Free; fee for education accounts . With an education account, teachers also get lesson plans. . Education applications. Insider Tips.

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