Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Recently, AI has been on the top of this list as the advancements in the AI arena just keep on coming! Crafting Tunes with AI: A Composer’s New Best Friend? Now, I’m all for the traditional grind of music creation — the chords, the lyrics, the melodies. That’s where Suno.ai waltzes in. But pause and consider the potential here.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 19, 2024

Embarking on the journey of college education is an exciting, albeit challenging, adventure. In this post, I’m excited to delve into the best apps for college students, aiming to help you navigate your academic path with greater ease and efficiency. Hemingway Editor : Focuses on making your writing clear and bold.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The 200,000+ teachers involved came away believing that, of all their education tools, coding was the best at teaching children to think. It’s easy to see why when you look at fundamental programming concepts: abstraction and symbolism – variables are common in math, but also in education. Scratch Jr.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Of course, in this case, toys are not just play things and more for educational purposes. With that being said, here are some excellent educational toys for children: Building Blocks/Toys. With that being said, here are some excellent educational toys for children: Building Blocks/Toys. Science and Chemistry Sets.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 4, 2017

We hear from readers all the time about how much they rely on Ask a Tech Teacher for tech-in-ed resources. This year, for the first time, we’ll share which tools had the greatest impact on readers. do educators like it (fairly subjective, but there you have it). Classroom Management Tool. Tech Ed Tool.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2023

For insights into how educators can harness e-portfolios in their instruction, Arter and Spandel’s 1992 study is a go-to resource (check the reference list at the end of this post). The Three Stages of a Portfolio The portfolio creation journey encompasses three key stages: collection, selection, and reflection.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 10, 2023

As teachers, we constantly evolve, adapting to the shifting paradigms of education and embracing innovative tools that enhance our teaching methods. In today’s digital age, our smartphones have become essential tools, not just for communication, but as indispensable teaching aids. Related: Best Projectors for Classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The best things about eLearning are likely the flexibility and accessibility that come with online instruction: People can learn about things they are interested in or need help with, at their own pace, on their own time, and from nearly anywhere in the world! The abundance of tools could understandably come off as a bit overwhelming, though.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2018

ISTE Partners Teachers and Vendors to Revamp Classroom Tools. Technology is becoming ubiquitous in daily classroom activities, opening a floodgate for education application development. In response, the International Society for Technology and Education (ISTE) plans to launch the Ed-Tech Advisor initiative. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Solutions to this problem abound but one of the most popular with K-16 educators — because it works — is to gamify learning. Wikipedia defines “gamification” as: “an educational approach to motivate students to learn by using video game design and game elements in learning environments. High School+.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Today Jarrod Robinson @mrrobbo gives us the apps, tools, and mindset to rock physical education class. In today’s show, Jarod Robinson geeks out Physical Education Class: Replay apps to help kids see what to improve. Team creation apps to make picking teams faster. Are you familiar with video delay tools at all?

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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. It’s easy to see why when you look at fundamental programming concepts: abstraction and symbolism – variables are common in math, but also in education. Daisy the Dinosaur.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

But education students still need to work on lesson plans, and kids still need summer activities. McGhee, assistant clinical professor of elementary education at Auburn University. By now, you can probably list them by heart. train future educators to teach online, experts say. This year, camp is canceled due to COVID-19.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2018

Technology is becoming ubiquitous in daily classroom activities, opening a floodgate for education application development. However, as companies strive to create the optimal tools for teachers, they continue to overlook a key factor: communication with educators pre-application launch. .

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

APRIL 14, 2016

New marketplaces have popped up allowing K-12 district administrators and teachers to purchase content, creating new entry points for ed-tech startups to sell their tools. These new marketplaces are meant to make it easier for teachers and administrators to find useful tools. Placing Our Bet on Ed-Tech Futures.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

As the landscape of education technology rapidly changes, Rachelle shares some ideas of what the future of classroom learning could look like. Listen to this Spanish teacher talk about using these awesome tools in her classroom and in classrooms around the world. She is currently working on two new books for educators.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 30, 2020

No matter their focus, we've looked at all the tools out there for quizzing and selected our favorites below. Our selections These are the tools we feel best balance everything you'd want in a quizzing tool, while offering quality learning opportunities and polished experiences. Best overall: Quizlet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2018

Teachers who specialize in preparing students for college and career instinctively want tools that extend learning, support lesson plans, and simplify concepts taught in the curriculum. If you’re familiar with the SAMR Model, you know it refers to the way technology tools can be used to enrich classrooms. Of course they do!

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 21, 2017

Main goal of creating an educational makerspace “the Innovation Lounge” has been to support and encourage students with hands-on learning, multi-disciplinary collaboration, design, development, invention and innovation as they meaningfully engage in STEAM activities. Will the students collaborate and communicate during the project creation?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 25, 2016

Rubrics are a well-accepted, even transformative tool for assessing student knowledge over a breadth of criteria. Decide which works the best for you: Rubistar. Pick a category for each row from the drop-down list and the rubric automatically populates with language defining what the category would look like based on the rating.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

Not long ago, school computer labs were a mainstay of the education environment. Why take time from core subjects to teach computing when students have this everywhere learning tool? The impact of mobile computing on education is indisputable. Yet many educators advocate for their continued use. Today, not so much.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

Building a PBL Environment: 5 Tools to Support Project Based Learning and the Future of Work. There are many things that educators are called upon to teach that aren’t in the curriculum. In recent years digital citizenships skills have been added to that list as schools address safe and healthy online behavior.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 18, 2022

The post Must-Have Tips and Tools for Pandemic Teaching – SULS0141 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey shares her best Pandemic Teaching tips and tools. Learn practice strategies, organization techniques, and a whole list of tools to make teaching this year EASIER! Digital Tools.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2018

Apps can be a valuable resource for educators who have access to mobile devices and who want to engage students with digital resources. The editors of Common Sense Education review and rate apps for students of all ages. Read other users’ comments and join the community of educators by contributing your own feedback.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2020

Google Keep Cheat Sheet for Teachers and Students – Learn about this robust tool! Top 10 Secrets of an Awesome Tech Coach – Great tips for tech coaches, leaders, and anyone who aspires! Google Certified Educator Level 1 Toolkit – 3 downloads in 1! Slides is much more than just a presentation tool.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2023

PDF editors are valuable tools in schools that allow students with different platforms–Google Apps, MS Office, and others–to make annotations, add comments, edit content (with some restrictions), and collaborate. No surprise that as useful as PDFs are, there are many options.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Interactive, game-based lessons designed by experienced educators help you engage students at all grade levels and bring critical real-world skills like financial education, early literacy, character education, health & wellness, and more to your classroom. You get the entire lesson, AND the step-by-step tech how-to.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 11, 2024

This blog post is dedicated to all my fellow educators who are considering a second job. From online tutoring and freelance writing to educational consulting and beyond, I’ll highlight opportunities that not only align with our teaching skills but also offer flexibility and fulfillment. Transcription Services 6.

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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. For the most part, many of these apps overlap in their core features: All of these tools let you target communications, translate messages, and allow parents to sign up in multiple ways.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 24, 2018

Here’s a partial tech awards update from yesterday. The annual lists honor 25 apps and 25 websites that provide enhanced learning and curriculum development for school librarians and their teacher collaborators. Best Websites. Some tools work well across platforms and devices. Grades 4 and up.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

ie) an online quizzing tool, such as a review of a homework reading. See a list of suggestions on p.17. See a list of suggestions on p.25, Distraction is always going to be an issue in managing a classroom - digital tools are simply another distraction. (freeing up the teacher to take attendance , do housekeeping) See p.12

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My Paperless Classroom

AUGUST 3, 2014

In the best situations, the rate of technology integration in a classroom would be in the individual teacher’s control and each teacher would be allowed to augment their approach, moving toward a paperless workflow at their own pace. In these cases, the huge range of tools available can be challenging and the learning curve overwhelming.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2015

Krista is a NY State certified Instructional Technology Specialist working in public education on Long Island, NY. She has over 15 years experience in the field ranging from classroom teacher to tech teacher, to Professional Developer, to 1:1 integration specialist. It eliminates some leg-work for your tech team. No more, “UGH!

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Fractus Learning

OCTOBER 28, 2021

If that sounds familiar, then continue reading, for we have a great list of the best non-toy gift ideas for kids. We’ve spent days compiling a list of the best non-toy gifts to help parents select the perfect gift for their children. Best Non-Toy Gift Ideas That Kids Love Reviewed. A Subscription Box.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

FEATURES 25 SOCIAL NETWORKS & MEDIA SITES FOR EDUCATION This updated list from T&L blogger David Kapuler includes his favorite social media networks for education. SIX STRUCTURES TO MAKE CREATION HAPPEN IN YOUR CLASSROOM ? APPLE RENEWS ITS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION ? Lexia PowerUp Literacy ? Top 10 Stories ?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Which child would do best with this teacher? Creating classes can be incredibly frustrating, time-consuming, and unbelievably complex, but it’s so critical to students’ success that you can’t afford to settle for anything less than your absolute best effort. Who should be together? Who HAS to be separated?

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 13, 2020

As educators continue to face much uncertainty, we also have to get extra creative with virtual PD. I am working on some new resources to help educators design more meaningful blended PD (a new podcast series starts on Tuesday!). I think it will be a good thing in the end, but now, education is experiencing some major growing pains.

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