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APRIL 16, 2021

And it also means working together in real-time to accomplish collectively forged and monitored goals, whether you’re building a fortress with a massive tunnel system in Minecraft, or working with experts outside of the classroom on a presentation using Google Drive. 12 Smart iPad Apps For Collaborative Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. The 200,000+ teachers involved came away believing that, of all their education tools, coding was the best at teaching children to think. Essential Question.

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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. The 200,000+ teachers involved came away believing that, of all their education tools, coding was the best at teaching children to think. Turn right; walk 4 steps.

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MARCH 6, 2017

There are too many geeky tools with too few instructions, and every year, what they thought they understood changes. Which is best will depend upon the needs and schedules of your parent group. Select topics for this approach based on the tech students use in your classroom. show how to log into the school online grade reports.

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AUGUST 15, 2018

Teachers share information about their teaching style and methodology, how they grade, what students can do to thrive, and how parents can connect to classroom activities. It’s a way of easing everyone back into the education journey after a long summer break and is arguably one of the most impactful days in the school year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2019

It turns out, videos are much more than the distraction from life Hollywood would have us believe or the visual encyclopedia those educational movies of a decade ago always were. Today’s videos are highly-effective learning tools, cerebral entertainment, and well-suited to visual and auditory learners. Why use videos.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 5, 2020

The beauty of screencasting tools is how easy they are to use, whether your students create videos to demonstrate learning or you record your own lessons to share with them. It can be tricky, however, to determine the best screencasting tool for the classroom, as most options have a limited free version along with a paid subscription.

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Camtasia Tools Classroom Video 86

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2017

We wanted a simple way to share a ToDo list that would be available on phones, iPads, and computers, and would auto-update with our ideas. It is marketed as a note-taking app — which it is — but trades sophisticated note-taking tools (like formatting) for simplicity. Education applications.

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JANUARY 10, 2017

What isn’t included as part of the Google Docs program tool can be augmented with mostly free third-party add-ons, extensions, and apps. The end result is a learning tool that is powerful, robust, scalable, and because it’s free, is the equitable solution to so many concerns over education’s digital divide.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 7, 2020

Have you ever found yourself in a classroom full of students, wondering if anyone is enjoying the content? As teachers, one of our main goals in the classroom is to engage our students in meaningful activities. As teachers, one of our main goals in the classroom is to engage our students in meaningful activities.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2022

The post 20 Ways to Use Screencasting in the Classroom – SULS0162 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey is giving you all the details and her thoughts on this new tool for the classroom. Plus, she’ll be sharing 20 Ways to Use Screencasting in the Classroom! Click To Tweet.

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JUNE 9, 2017

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. Create a slide for each topic listed below and then share it out via a link. Digital portfolio sites.

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Robotics Social Media Chromebook Common Core 153

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JANUARY 26, 2016

The metric for measuring technology skills isn’t a rubric with a list of skills (i.e., Rather, it’s evidence of the transfer of knowledge : Did the student use technology to further his/her educational journey? In the classroom, there is a short list of about twenty problems that cause most workflow stoppage.

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

When looking for an app to curate classroom reading, consider these requirements: works well with your current LMS. When looking for an app to curate classroom reading, consider these requirements: works well with your current LMS. Educational Applications. includes a wide variety of reading formats. displays class textbooks.

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MARCH 24, 2015

Our classrooms are more diverse. The ‘college and career’ students are preparing for is different so the education model must be different. Students should understand why they select a particular tool, not just how to use it. Or a spreadsheet instead of a slideshow? Did I miss anything?

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techlearning

JUNE 24, 2018

I am excited and honored to once again present at the 2018 ISTE Conference in Chicago this June 24th through 27th. Below is a list of sessions I will be presenting at the ISTE Conference , along with any associated resources. Learn what tools are available and how to access and use them with students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 11, 2015

They always start the new school year with a promise to be more organized, work more efficiently, use available tools to complete tasks faster, and prioritize needs. Scholastic offers a list of one hundred tips, but most require set up time (yikes!)–and For my short list, I looked for: a net savings of time.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 2, 2014

A while back I compiled a very important list of Web 2.0 sites that can be used in education. The reason for this was a lot of sites that are beneficial for education require that a student has an email account to login. This list is in alphabetical order. Top 40 Web 2.0 Top 40 Web 2.0

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JUNE 16, 2016

These elements are the goal and may not be included in the first digital story written by a kindergartner, but by middle school, using the vast swath of multimedia tools available in digital storytelling, students will have no problem including all elements. It can be fiction, non-fiction, narrative, biographic, expository, or even poetry.

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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. So, what are the most popular edtech tools this year? Here's a collection of some of the most-searched-for edtech tools among today's teachers.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 21, 2016

I am a proud member of AASL’s Best Apps for Teaching and Learning Committee. Each year Jane examines trends–which tools have moved up and which have move down the list. Each year Jane examines trends–which tools have moved up and which have move down the list. And we need your help.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JUNE 22, 2022

Since I am a classroom teacher, I know this story best from inside the classroom walls. Classroom teachers have a unique perspective because we are the ones who have experienced the pandemic with the children. “Do you live here?”, one of my students asked as we were putting on our coats to head outside for dismissal. “No,”

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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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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This strategy gives all parents a general sense of what they can expect for their child. [ #BacktoSchool List No No #1 - Graphing Calculators ] Ask parents what they want you to know about their child If there is time for one-on-one conversations, the teacher can start by sharing that one idea their child wanted their parent to know.

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Learning in Hand

DECEMBER 4, 2014

These tools can turn students into teachers and are great for sharing their answers to a project’s driving question. Sometimes projects would be put on display in the classroom or hallway so students and parents could see them. Nowadays students have a variety of ways to show what they know and to express themselves.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

Every 45 seconds of every minute of the 2018/2019 school year, a new educator signed up for Flipgrid. The student voice and video discussion tool is currently used in 180 countries by millions of students, educators, and families. During the past school year, kids shared 24 billion seconds of Flipgrid video.

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Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Mindmeister is a mind mapping tool that you can use with your students to make this process fast, effective and collaborative; as well as aiding and enhancing their visual thinking skills. One neat feature of Mindmeister is the option to connect the tool as an add-on to Google Docs. Presenting ideas. Name : Mindmeister.

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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. So, what are the most popular edtech tools this year? Here's a collection of some of the most-searched-for edtech tools among today's teachers.

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Khan Academy Classroom Assessment Exercises 40

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. So, what are the most popular edtech tools this year? Here's a collection of some of the most-searched-for edtech tools among today's teachers.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Well, it''s that time of year again for my favorite and most robust list on the top 100 Sites/Apps of the year. As w/ the previous year''s list, more and more mobile apps are making the list as mobile learning continues to be the rising trend in education. iPads/Chromebooks). . iPads/Chromebooks).

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

I had a great time encouraging educators to give students as much ownership over their devices and learning as possible. I had a great time encouraging educators to give students as much ownership over their devices and learning as possible. The speakers, sessions, food, venue, and even the name tags surpassed all expectations.

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Resources iPad Mobility eBook 91

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The post 15 Ways to Use Google Classroom in Professional Learning – SULS034 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Classroom is a fantastic tool for teachers and students in the K12 classroom. But did you know, Google Classroom is also a great learning tool for adults, too? Thank you, Carly!

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Professional Learning Google Classroom Learning 69

Graphite Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

Some of these activities are very prescriptive, and others are deliberately open-ended, so shape them around your kids or subject matter to make them work for your home or classroom. Not only will the results brighten your home or classroom, but it's also a way to explore seasons. Help Kids Give Back. featured_content_1%%.

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NeverEndingSearch

APRIL 9, 2016

Timelines are a perfect tool for inquiry projects. We now have a seriously growing array of tools to help us build timelines with learners to support that kind of mind work. We now have a seriously growing array of tools to help us build timelines with learners to support that kind of mind work.

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MindShift

JUNE 22, 2016

Tool discovery is often a challenge for teachers interested in finding ways to use technology that will change the way they and their students work. With so much going on in the classroom, many teachers don’t have the time to test out various apps and find the perfect tool to meet their needs.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Tech & Learning Rounds Up a Summary of New Tools for Schools Software & Online ACHIEVE3000 & ICIVIC ( www.achieve3000.com Tech & Learning Rounds Up a Summary of New Tools for Schools Software & Online ACHIEVE3000 & ICIVIC ( www.achieve3000.com civics and government topics.

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