Graphite Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Yet, virtually all research points to the fact that having parents and caregivers engaged in their kids' education is hugely beneficial. With all of the potential barriers to creating and maintaining meaningful connection, teachers need a solution that works for them, their classrooms, and the larger school community.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Melissa Mann on episode 167 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Special ed teacher Melissa Mann shares six of her favorite edtech tools for the special education classroom. Six Tech Treasures for Special Ed Teachers (K-6). Listen Now.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 15, 2019

For many teachers, edtech conferences are a major highlight of the school year and a great opportunity to connect with fellow educators. On the flipside, it also means that teachers, ed tech specialists or principals can easily get overwhelmed by the amount of tools and new information. To improve communication with parents?

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 20, 2015

I recently wrote about " My most used/favorite Apps and how I use them ". Here are some great apps for Educational Administrators to use to improve communication, collaboration, efficiency, and organization. Email is a great way to communicate with staff, faculty, students, and parents.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2016

At some point in your child’s education journey, you’re going to feel the need for tutoring. Riley Patterson, one of our Ask a Tech Teacher team has experience with this. The internet and the rapid technological improvement are making the world a little bit smaller and are eliminating barriers to learning.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 8, 2018

Everything from summer reading lists to stacks of classwork that are finally being sent home. Relationships go a long way in the educational environment especially to help students to continue to be successful. Here are some tips to keep the lines of communications open over the summer while formulating a new plan for next school year.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

What are the best-flipped learning apps for K-12 grades in flipped classrooms? The best-flipped classroom tools can transform and remodel classroom teaching, allowing in-depth learning and personalized attention that can help learners improve their grades. The Top Flipped Class Room Software and Tools. Khan Academy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

‘Technology in education’ has become the buzz phrase for cutting edge classes that are plugged into the latest education trends. Not surprisingly, it takes a lot more than a room full of computers, iPads, and apps to turn “tech ed” from marketing to mainstream. Is it a one-off PD day or ongoing?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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Gradelink

JULY 9, 2019

A teacher can reach 20 to 30 students in a class period. The classroom teacher has the greatest effect on student learning, but school leadership is second only to classroom teaching in its effect on student learning. This commitment to guide and facilitate community ideally lasts for many years, leaving a legacy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

With summer fast approaching all over the Northern Hemisphere, kids are eager for time away from teachers, textbooks, and To-do lists. While kids celebrate, teachers and parents worry students will lose their academic edge. You might even provide badges for the lists students finish. Worry no more.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

Our list of Must-Read K—12 IT Blogs includes a mixture of teachers, instructional technology specialists, IT leaders, administrators and consultants. Our list of Must-Read K—12 IT Blogs includes a mixture of teachers, instructional technology specialists, IT leaders, administrators and consultants. Content Subtype.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

For educators that may mean working with students in a face to face, elearning, or a blended environment. It is back to school time 2020 for many of us in the United States and beyond. Regardless of your districts approach, now is a time to facilitate the student centered learning that Project Based Learning makes possible. Thanks so much.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 14, 2024

It’s 8:28 am and you’re trying to make sure that the four chair bouncy bands around chairs are still with the correct four desks for those students who need to bounce their feet. Sandra comes into the classroom before you can step outside to greet her, and she immediately starts telling you all about her weekend as she hangs up her backpack.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2022

She’s had early access to Google’s brand new Screencast app for Chromebooks. Screencasting is a powerful tool in the teacher’s pocket. There are so many ways to use it in the classroom and to improve learning. Screencast for Chromebooks (New App from Google). Screencast App. What is screencasting?

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Before the Internet was alive and well in the eyes of the public, there was very little awareness built around different ways to save money for higher education. As luck would have it, TGI Friday’s paid for a good portion of my education. Parents, From the Beginning, Financial Education is Key. Fast Forward to 2016.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 25, 2017

Even if they did it on a computer, I remember numerous before-school visits from students to use my printer because theirs was broken, out of ink–add your own dilemma to this list. An LMS (Learning Management System) is a software application for enhancing student performance by improving teaching and learning processes.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 29, 2023

In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into some AH-mazing (and FREE) resources from Canva for teachers and students. Almost every image that you see on my blog and website, even a lot of my presentations–all created in Canva. Canva is a must-have tool for teachers this year. Everyone remembers THAT teacher.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. So what’s what—and what should educators and administrators know when choosing between the big three?

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techlearning

MARCH 12, 2018

Today, the Goal-Minded Teacher ( #EduGoalsMOOC ) free open online course Twitter chat took place about the topics, Classroom Management and Parent Engagement. Resources Thinking about Discipline by Marisa Constantinides ( Part 1 ) ( Part 2 ) ( Part 3 ) Celebrating the Challenges by Dr. Joy How to Become an Outstanding Teacher !

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 12, 2015

Google Apps and Chromebooks App Recommendations and Substitutions Here is a list of Google Apps and Web Apps to use. They are listed by category with some explanations. link] Edmodo is a great resource for teachers, students, and parents, allowing communication, collaboration and sharing.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 20, 2016

What does equal access to high quality education look like? Students need online access to conduct research projects, use educational apps and access homework, while parents need to receive important communication from their school and teachers through the web. Schools and Communities Team Up.

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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. Mike Gorman ( [link] / ).

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

When it comes to the most popular edtech tools among teachers, some apps, websites, and games have stood the test of time, while others tend to come and go with each new year. Here's a collection of some of the most-searched-for edtech tools among today's teachers. This list is just the tip of the iceberg.

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N2Y

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Many parents look forward to the first progress reports that arrive as fall ushers in the hustle and bustle of a new school year. For parents of students with disabilities, these shed light on the effectiveness of the services and accommodations outlined in their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. Cyber threats, in particular, can expose both educators and learners to new kinds of risks that could endanger their privacy and security. However, it’s not without a few downsides.

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

But at the end of the day, there are always questions to ask yourself: What tool did I use to connect with my parents and students? How well did I collaborate with other educators? Following people who share your role in education, or what you aspire to be, is key to staying connected and current with tech trends.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 19, 2020

Sink or swim, teachers and educators across the globe have clung to tools like Google Classroom and Google Meet to survive school closures and remote learning. Introducing Fluency Tutor; an App for Google Chrome that helps students improve reading fluency while saving busy teachers valuable time. Check it out here.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

When it comes to the most popular edtech tools among teachers, some apps, websites, and games have stood the test of time, while others tend to come and go with each new year. Here's a collection of some of the most-searched-for edtech tools among today's teachers. This list is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

When it comes to the most popular edtech tools among teachers, some apps, websites, and games have stood the test of time, while others tend to come and go with each new year. Here's a collection of some of the most-searched-for edtech tools among today's teachers. This list is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Fractus Learning

JULY 23, 2015

The start of the school year brings with it more than a few ‘gotta-do’s for a classroom teacher. Most of the items on the list will be important for you to consider. Most of the items on the list will be important for you to consider. Add apps to your tablets. These improvements are happening constantly.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 27, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update May 27th, 2014 The secret of education is respecting the pupil. We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Teachers can create transformational learning experiences for students by joining 3DBear’s AR Innovator Program. In addition, ABC Mouse has shared releases and updates for ABCmouse Mastering Math, Digital Library Experience, Standards-Aligned Collections, A New Teacher Experience, and the ABCmouse Ambassador Program.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

Interacting with teachers. Barriers to educating students with special needs include: Negative opinions and stereotypes. Poor working conditions for special ed teachers. Lack of parent and community support. Special ed teachers rely on assistive learning devices to address the needs of student challenges.

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NeverEndingSearch

MAY 1, 2015

How can we use what we observe to improve our practice, enhance learning, plan for change? How can we use what we observe to improve our practice, enhance learning, plan for change? I thought this might be just the right time to share a list of some of the new tools you might use. What do your constituents think of your program?

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 26, 2018

Rushton Hurley has given us a witty, thought-provoking, and inspiring book for all educators. Teachers, administrators, and I would also suggest parents, would all benefit from reading this incredibly entertaining, and remarkably insightful book. In fact, if you’re in the field of education, this book is a must-read.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The products below were selected by an anonymous panel of educator judges, who scoured the exhibit hall floor during the conference in Chicago. The products below were selected by an anonymous panel of educator judges, who scoured the exhibit hall floor during the conference in Chicago. Available with either 15.6-inch inch or 13.3-inch

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