Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Here are the most-read posts the past month: Family PE Week October 2-6, 2023 Tech Tip #57: How to Create a Chart Really Fast Dozens of Online Resources for Assessment 6 Best Summer Jobs For High School Students & How To Land Them Lots of Online Music Resources How to Kidproof the Internet Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Online resources for brainstorming and mindmapping Dr.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT nearly a year ago, teachers have debated whether to ban the tool (over fears that students will use it to cheat ) or embrace it as a teaching aid (arguing that the tool could boost learning and will become key in the workplace). But most students at K-12 schools are not old enough to use ChatGPT without permission from a parent or guardian, according to the tool’s own rules.

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Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A 2018 study by the International Journal of STEM Education found that when students had the opportunity to participate in STEM activities, they were engrossed in the learning and inspired to think about potential real-world applications for the concepts they explored. Encouraging students to research topics, apply critical thinking skills, and generate solutions to real-world problems […] The post Connecting Cross-Curricular Content through STEM Projects appeared first on Discovery Educat

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Key points: Flexibility can help teachers adapt to unforeseen circumstances Keep in mind that there are always opportunities in the classroom See related article: 5 strategies to ignite student engagement For more news on teaching trends, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page “In improv there are no mistakes, only beautiful happy accidents. And many of the world’s greatest discoveries have been by accident.” – Tina Fey, Bossypants The art of improv comedy is to create a scene from nothing but a sug

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With teacher shortages across the country, many districts are turning to new pools of talent to source teachers. Hernando County School District in Florida is no exception. In fact, approximately 85 percent of its new teachers in recent years have been alternatively certified. That means they have come from non-traditional educational backgrounds and that meant these new teachers were going to need more instructional coaching cycles than traditionally trained teachers.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

ScreenPal, formerly Screen-O-Matic, is the original tool for capturing videos of your screen that's ideal for education.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Discovery Education presents a curated collection of engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers for National STEM Day. Held annually on November 8th, National STEM Day unites communities in celebrating the importance of teaching science, technology, engineering, and Keep Reading Discovery Education Offers New Resources for National STEM Day The post Discovery Education Offers New Resources for National STEM Day appeared first on The American Consortium for Equity

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

DALLAS, TX – RobotLAB , an award-winning robotics integrator that delivers impactful technological innovations and solutions for educators and business owners across the globe, has inked a momentous partnership with the American Samoa Department of Education. RobotLAB will provide more than 150 technology carts to the nation’s public schools, each including humanoid robots, virtual reality headsets, laptops, tablets and lesson plans that will expose students to age-appropriate technology and enc

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Having a strong IT leadership team is essential to successfully supporting your entire school community

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Shielding kids online can be a very daunting task for parents and schools, where every scroll brings the potential for a surprising news headline or a viral video. That’s why Lightspeed Filter provides school districts with the essential tools to promptly restrict access to sensitive content, effectively filtering current events. Whether it’s during natural disasters or global conflicts, you can rely on Lightspeed Filter to safeguard students of all ages from potentially harmful websites,

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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PlagiarismCheck

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“It is bad just because it is bad” has never been a good persuasion strategy. So, advocating for the importance of original writing and using a plagiarism checker to fight copying is not just some stigmatized rule of the academic environment. It is a need based on the numerous consequences that come with plagiarism. Consequences of Plagiarism in Academia Originality is a crucial requirement for any writing in academia.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In a hybrid workplace where projects often extend beyond the confines of one’s office, having a portable monitor for your laptop can be a game-changer. Whether you’re a professional on the go, an at-home worker needing extra screen real estate, or a business owner looking to optimize productivity, portable monitors provide the flexibility and convenience you need.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation. Listed here in alphabetical order by school/district name are 10 of the awards program finalists.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s world, where businesses tend to operate remotely, it isn’t always possible to hire a full-time content team. Doing so requires paying the team’s salaries and providing them with the tools and devices they need to work. It also requires taking care of a host of other logistical elements to ensure they can work efficiently.

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This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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