Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2018

It’s one of the few technologies that inspires students who have never known life without smartphones and the internet. It offers new ways to inspire and engage students and will undoubtedly have a greater presence in education as the technology becomes more available. Like most technologies, price can be a barrier to adoption.

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JULY 13, 2015

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. A: Here’s one time-saving tip: IPads and most Smartphones will add a period (which inconveniently is on the second screen) if you double-space. They’re always brief and always focused.

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

This week, I’m sharing three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. Is your contact information current? Check the appearance of your blog –View it on a smartphone, Chromebook, and iPad to see if those venues display properly. Update Your Online Presence.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

No one can dispute the importance of technology in today’s homes and classrooms. Seeing a child with a mobile device is nothing new, and many parents conversations today focus on when, and not if, to give a child a smartphone. We’ve compiled a list of apps adults might want to keep on their radar.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher).

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

This week, I’m sharing three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. Is your contact information current? Check the appearance of your blog –View it on a smartphone, Chromebook, and iPad to see if those venues display properly. Update Your Online Presence.

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JUNE 27, 2017

Many schools still do this, but there’s a better way: Digital notetaking. Students can use whatever computing device they have — including a smartphone — to record notes that can then be filed, shared, multimedia’d, and collaborated on. 5 Programs That Make Digital Note-taking Easy.

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

This week, I’ll share three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. Is your contact information current? Check the appearance of your blog –View it on a smartphone, Chromebook, and iPad to see if those venues display properly. Have you changed your focus?

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

This week, I’ll share three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. Is your contact information current? Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone , Chromebook, and iPad to see if those venues display properly. Backup and Image your computer.

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APRIL 13, 2016

You’ll enjoy her latest article on how to address cyberbullying with your students: Cyberbullying refers to a situation in which a teen, preteen or child is embarrassed, humiliated, harassed, threatened, tormented or otherwise targeted by another on interactive technology such as smartphones or social media.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Ask a Tech Teacher guest blogger, Steven Wesley, has some great suggestions for using augmented reality: Day by day, technology is becoming more and more present in our lives. As the time goes by, we tend to rely on technology more and more. Technology can be either a curse or a blessing, depending on how we use it.

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JANUARY 24, 2017

Guest author, Emily Clearly over at mysimpleshow has ten more reasons why videos are a great educational tool for your teaching: Videos are in line with the technological times and can be accessed on the Internet at any point, from wherever you are in the world. You can contact her via LinkedIn. Why not put the two together?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

As more of our lives are consumed with digital technology — social media, texting and smartphones — is it any wonder that our children are growing up with electronic gadgets as companions? And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people.

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MAY 30, 2018

Jennifer Lockman, a journalism major at UCLA, contacted me about her thoughts on how technology has changed the way she and other professionals write. Luckily for us due to the evolution of technology, everyone with an Android device or access to the internet can get the help needed to write and polish a paper. 1 Take notes.

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APRIL 29, 2015

Your smartphone or tablet is your gateway to the world of music. Check the reviews to locate the right mentor, then contact them and get started. Technology has given many resources to musicians all around. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Do you want to learn how to play an instrument or sing?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Children with smartphones have unfiltered access to the Internet unless their parents make a decision to filter. Why Do Students Need Protection on their SmartPhones? Again, I think the way it works — from the technology behind the scenes — I don’t feel like I’ve seen any slowdown whatsoever with any of them.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Individual schools can decide whether they want to incorporate students’ personal technology into classroom learning and can implement a "bring your own device" (BYOD) program. Here are three important ways Common Sense can help you get started: Provide meaningful digital citizenship instruction. A library of PD videos.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Internet Safety Tips for Teachers Today’s educators can no longer do without technological resources. For a safe digital experience, adopting adequate security practices is critical both in and outside the classroom. Avoid apps that require access to unnecessary personal data, such as your contact lists, location, and image gallery.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. Digital Citizenship. ” (1).

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DECEMBER 5, 2020

App Inventor –build Android apps on a smartphones; from MIT. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Build an App.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

4 Factors to Consider When Debating Cell Phones in Schools Hilary Bird is a digital journalist who writes about the things that fascinate her the most: relationships, technology, and how they impact each other. More than ever, cell phone technology shapes our relationships, habits, perspectives, and our learning.

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JUNE 21, 2019

Messenger Kids is a free video calling and messaging app designed for kids under thirteen to connect with others from their tablet or smartphone. These are the kids who love digitally chatting on parent cellphones (or other digital devices) but aren’t old enough for the nuances and maturity required of popular 13+ messaging platforms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 2, 2018

Connecting Parents to Student’s Digital Lives. Vicki: Today we are talking with Mike Daugherty @MoreThanATech , Director of Technology in Ohio. He also won 2016 Outstanding Technology’s Administrator of the Year for Ohio. And what I’m trying to avoid is not being so centric around technology in terms of tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

If you have a question, please contact me at askatechteacher at gmail dot com and I’ll answer it here. Kids are baptized in iPads and smartphones. Technology is the future of education. Expect students to evaluate different media [print or digital]. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

If you don’t “get” why technology is important, or know people who don’t, take a listen to understand and learn about transformative practices that work in education. I wanted to talk today about why I think Teachers Using Technology are Super Heroes. Today’s sponsor is Kids Discover Online. Vicki: Awesome!

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