Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2022

If you’re not familiar with Kiddom , you should be, especially in the changing environment of today’s classroom. It is easily personalized to the needs of a classroom meaning it saves teachers valuable time, resources and money, and simplifies technology for students who may be new to it or not quite comfortable.

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Hapara

JULY 19, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Raise your hand if your learners have turned in a Google Docs assignment. Whether you share Google Docs in Google Classroom, add them to a Hāpara Workspace or include them on your class website, Docs can be interactive and personalized.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

The Digital Citizenship Curriculum: Digital Literacy, Cyber Hygiene, and More. Like good hygiene, good digital citizenship is a set of responsibilities all internet users should practice. But, what exactly makes up a good digital citizenship lesson. jena.passut_7651. Tue, 04/17/2018 - 13:59.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

The Digital Citizenship Curriculum: Digital Literacy, Cyber Hygiene and More. Like good hygiene, good digital citizenship is a set of responsibilities all internet users should practice. But, what exactly makes up a good digital citizenship lesson. jena.passut_7651. Tue, 04/17/2018 - 13:59.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2023

This article from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew is for new teachers searching for what will be required of them as teachers, how to determine their style, the importance of a mentor, and more secrets to guide them in their new profession: How to Choose Your Teaching Style and Level It takes a certain kind of person to be a teacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Adding it to your class doesn’t mean you become boring, a techie, or overseer of a fun-free zone. In fact, done right, rigor fills your class with Wow , those epiphanies that bring a smile to student faces and a sense of well-being to their school day. It will insist they defend a position or adjust it to reflect new information.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

As is my habit, I spend a lot of time exploring new ways to teach old subjects. Some call Classcraft a classroom management tool but really, it’s more about injecting excitement in your teaching and touching on the important social-emotional learning that sometimes gets forgotten. ” — Sarah Murphy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2023

Are they spending classroom time wisely or just doing what’s always been done? If this describes you, you’re not alone in your concerns, but there’s hope. It’s called a “Growth Mindset” In an Edsurge article by Rupa Gupta, former Redesign Administrator at Burnett Middle School in San Jose, Calif.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Artificial Intelligence–AI–can greatly assist many mundane education tasks. Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

I still vividly remember having lunch with Dave Moyer, the superintendent, where he explained in detail the vision that had been set for the district, centered around the six C's (collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, character, citizenship). Some aren't new, but others might be.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

As an educator, I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to help my students prepare for exams. And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Supplement traditional textbooks with digital versions that can be accessed online.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Key points: AI tools have great potential–as long as students use them correctly The best way for teachers to get started with AI is just to play around with it See related article: Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Gutenberg Project.

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

Whether it be social media, school use or gaming, students are almost always on some sort of digital application. I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. Digital citizenship for younger learners . Digital footprint and identity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 29, 2022

Let me know if this fits your experiences: The biggest reason teachers report for NOT liking internet-based cloud accounts has nothing to do with money, security, or privacy. Schools have moved many of their educational resources to the cloud. PDFs work on all digital devices, all platforms. PDFs can be annotated.

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Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

This form of education helps teach students the critical collaboration and analytical skills they will need to succeed in the future workplace and society. It also sparks their creativity and helps build character and good citizenship. Read on to learn tips for using technology in the classroom to promote deeper learning. .

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2020

My inbox–probably yours, too–is flooded with suggestions, how-tos, and don’t-do’s, on teaching online as a strategy for dealing with Covid-19. Advice for new Online Teachers –from EdSurge. Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus on K-12 Education –from EdSurge. Nepris –bring experts into your classes.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The rampant digitalization of our society has touched and fundamentally altered all domains of our lives, including education. What was once enough to prepare pupils for their adult life is no longer sufficient, and we urgently need to implement the new developments we see around us into school curricula. By Anna Larotska.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 29, 2020

Since I covered a mixture of books in a past article , many on pedagogy, this time, I decided to concentrate on content that could facilely move from my reading chair into the classroom. See what you think: Bold School: Old School Wisdom + New School Technologies = Blended Learning That Works. And it paid off. by Sonny Magana.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Vivek Singh and his colleague, Ilya Mishra, are new contributors to Ask a Tech Teacher who specialize in online learning and educational technology (more on Ilya’s bio below). If a problem seems confusing or the application of a concept seems blurred, a student can get prompt assistance in a flipped classroom.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Google has updated and improved its Learning Center for Teacher Training with new use cases and best practices, making it even more useful and easier to learn about Google apps. There are lessons, case studies, examples and best practices, and ways to connect with other educators. It is an excellent resource for all educators.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This includes (links won’t work until the articles are posted) : Hour of Code? The Easiest No-coding Way to Build an Education App. Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. Name your macro.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2017

If you’re new to Ask a Tech Teacher, here’s what you do: Sign up for a newsletter. New Tech ed Projects. Dear Otto –questions from educators on tech questions. Dear Otto –questions from educators on tech questions. Reviews of books, apps, web tools, websites, tech ed products used in your classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 28, 2017

Today’s guest writer is Finja Kruse, a teacher experienced in different educational tools and engaged in creative writing activities in school. are often integrated on the web, whether lessons are on the same video hosting site, LMS system, or free online academy. You can contact her via LinkedIn. Tips for Effective Explanation.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 19, 2021

You get to watch your students bloom right before your eyes. Those are the days when you begin to suspect that one of your kids is being abused or neglected. And that is especially true in this new world of online learning. And that is especially true in this new world of online learning. A crushing responsibility.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Gutenberg Project.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2020

In your district, you may refer to them as IT specialists, Coordinators for Instructional Technology, Technology Facilitators, Curriculum Specialists, or something else that infers big brains, quick minds, and the ability to talk to digital devices. Students began spending as much time in the digital neighborhood as their home town.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2016

If you’re new to Ask a Tech Teacher, here’s what you do: Sign up for a newsletter. New Tech ed Projects. Dear Otto –questions from educators on tech questions. Dear Otto –questions from educators on tech questions. Reviews of books, apps, web tools, websites, tech ed products used in your classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2015

New to Ask a Tech Teacher? We publish 5-6 articles a week on a wide variety of tech-in-ed topics. The 21st Century classroom. Tech tools for the classroom. Digital Citizenship. I’ll contact you and we’ll see where I can best serve your needs. Check out Hall of Fame articles.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2019

Here are ten of the most common face-palming, head-slapping myths that I have to correct: Kids are digital natives. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2021

This is a how-to article from an Ask a Tech Teacher contributor describing clever ways to make remote teaching work. A recommended read if your remote program isn’t working as you’d hoped: Tips for incentivizing your teachers team while working remotely. Image Source: Pixabay. Implement an incentive program.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

I l ike Felicia Zorn’s summary of how that go-nogo decision really has become ‘get with the program’ Teacher Support in the Digital-Blended Classroom. We were the pioneers of the digital era. Now, children are digital natives. Or better yet, why should we integrate online learning into our classrooms ?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2021

So, in this article, I’m going to share my thoughts and experience about the technologies and solutions that reshape the educational industry and the way we learn in 2020 and beyond. The educational field was constantly evolving along with new technologies even before the pandemic. Educational and/or topic-based.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2021

We try a new combination of words, changing our search from a question, cutting it down to just an essential few words, hoping the results will give us information to a burning question. When visiting a classroom last year to lead a lesson on multimedia creations for a group of elementary school students, we tackled this issue together.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

First some good news: the divide in access to digital devices is decreasing. School districts across the country are upgrading networks and integrating more classroom technology, and smartphones have become increasingly ubiquitous across socioeconomic lines. Now the quality of digital participation is coming into question.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 22, 2019

It brings the best of today’s AI functions to classroom writing programs. See what you think: We live in a digital era where the kids are in contact in all sorts of technological solutions that help them learn, connect, and have fun. What does Robot Don bring to the table?

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