Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 11, 2014

Yesterday Google announced the launch of Google Educators Groups. See below for more information and to sign up for a group or even create your own (I signed up for the NYC one as there isn''t one in Connecticut, YET). Each group is organized by a local volunteer (GEG leader) and is entirely independent from Google.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll accomplish in the New Year. Update your online profile –on your blog, your gravatar, FB, X/Twitter, professional groups, your PLN. The ones you read last year, consider a reminder! Have you changed focus?

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2019

Technology Makes or Breaks Esports Programs. In competitive gaming, milliseconds matter , and the technology supporting students can make or break an esports venture. My advice, always, to schools starting out is to ensure that all equipment and networking technology can support the speeds and processing the sport requires.

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My Island View

DECEMBER 2, 2022

I connected with educators directly, as well as created several LinkedIn groups specifically for educators. Along with all this, I began to explore Twitter as an additional source of educator collaboration. Twitter took me from tweeting to blogging, to podcasting, and finally to authoring two books.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Here’s a great question I got from Paul: We are considering the appropriate role for Twitter in schools and as part of my research I read your article “ 13 Reasons to Use Twitter in the Classroom.” Twitter can be a revolutionary tool for students, used correctly. 10 Ways Twitter Makes You a Better Writer.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2019

The Trickle-Down Effect of Technology on High School Sports. High school sports aren’t anywhere near the level of sophistication technologically that their counterparts at the college and pro levels have achieved, but that doesn’t mean technology isn’t having a transformative impact on how high school sports teams are managed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2021

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Check individual post tags and categories– whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing. Have you changed your focus?

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

Q&A: Adam Welcome on How K–12 Educators Can Integrate Technology for Engagement. In order to use technology properly in the classroom, teachers need to take a back seat and allow students to spend more time as the drivers of their own education, says educational consultant and public speaker Adam Welcome. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Eric has been in education for 30 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in Canton, Ohio where he oversees G Suite for Education implementation, training, and support, as well as other technology integration initiatives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray on episode 235 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jacqui Murray shares how we can encourage an improvement in writing using technology. 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology. But, Jacqui, how do we teach writing with technology?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

#ICE18: Robert Dillon Explains the Pillars of Technology Integration. After serving as a teacher, a principal and, currently, the director of technology and innovation at University City School District outside of greater St. Robert Dillon, director of technology and innovation at University City School District. . MKT25497.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya on episode 145 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. Five Ideas for Technology Stations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Check individual post tags and categories– reorganize options so they authentically group your writing. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 15, 2012

Google Groups has been around for a while, but sometimes gets overshadowed by things like Twitter, Facebook , Edmodo , and other social/learning networks. Google Groups is free, very easy to use and a great way to connect with people, access information and communicate. Groups can be made private so only members can see.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

welcomed students back for in-person learning, educators leaned on Epson technology to help enhance education and bring lessons into the spotlight. To support a streamlined technology training program for educators, the aquarium is using the same presentation technology in several of its classrooms and learning centers.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

million to also offer live, small-group online classes (though focused strictly on academic subjects). The emergence of “ learning pods ,” or small-group learning communities usually formed by families, has raised concerns over whether these private programs may worsen educational inequities. Among the donors to that fund: Zoom.)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2022

Because Ask a Tech Teacher is a resource blog, we share lots of tips our group comes across in their daily teaching as well as materials shared by others we think you’d like. It’s Here–the High School Technology Curriculum! Here’s where you can find me: Twitter: @AskaTechTeacher. Tech Tip #34: My Program Froze.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 21, 2012

Morganize is a free organizational tool that has features for groups to work together. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. You can find the best date and time for a meeting, take polls and surveys, and even work with a shared To-Do list. free resources organization'

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 16, 2016

A conference run by students [Guest Post] From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In 2015, Marymount School of New York’s Student Technology Team pose the question: what if students and teachers from around the world could share ideas about using technology in the classroom?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. The International Society for Technology in Education’s 40th annual conference is expected to draw at least 15,000 attendees and another 10,000 presenters speaking on topics related to innovations in K–12 education technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

In listening to them, a common theme resonated from the group, the value of networking. Although not a social media platform, Zoom became a valuable tool in connecting grade-level groups of teachers at the district level. Some teachers utilized Instagram as educator groups formed to build community and collaborate on lessons.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 5, 2019

Educational technology is changing rapidly for K–12 school districts, which can make it difficult for even the savviest educators to keep up. This year’s Must-Read IT blogger list has grown to include a diverse group of K–12 professionals across the various media streams on the web. Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:51. by Eli Zimmerman.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A recent edLeader Panel, “ Utah Spotlight: A ‘State’ of Alignment ,” featured experts that included Rick Gaisford, Education Specialist, Education Technology and the SETDA Chair Elect, Utah State Board of Education; Melanie Durfee, Ph.D.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In my last post, I wrote about using Twitter for classroom instruction. The organizing of the various marches was primarily done by word of mouth and using the latest technology; the phone. Highlights – important posts grouped together. Here, the focus is how students use social media to advance their causes and concerns.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Check individual post tags and categories– whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing. Have you changed your focus?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you an educator troubled by the looming question of how AI will impact writing instruction? 00:00:30:09 – 00:00:34:14 Vicki Davis The papers where you had the four different groups of people. So we split up the class into four groups.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

With so much technology available today, there are many different ways to do this. Having options set up, especially with the technology tools that are available, helps us to facilitate collaboration in ways that were not available before. Read more: How LMS groups enable student collaboration for better learning outcomes.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Escape technology, people, and worries. Virtual group fun! Twitter Chats, webinars, MOOCs, online courses, online conferences, virtual events, livestreams, Edcamps, Facebook groups, #Hashtags. Twitter chats- Sites.google.com/site/twittereducationchats/education-chat-calendar. Facebook.com/groups/shareyourwebinar.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

Smith is not one for silence ( he delivered a TED talk about the “danger of silence” in 2014 , in fact) and has used digital venues including Twitter to encourage others to speak up and recognize how history shapes the present. Do you think technology has either improved or worsened the ways in which they navigate the world?

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Hansen's Link to Tech

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Do you ever feel when visiting Twitter all the people and trends you follow flows as fast as a burst of a fire hydrant? One way to make Twitter to work for you is creating and/or following lists. One way to make Twitter to work for you is creating and/or following lists. What are Twitter Lists? How to Create a List.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today I showed seventh graders Chat GPT-4. One brilliant young man explained it this way, This technology is like when you get a fish from the store and he is in a warm bowl and you take him home and then have a different bowl for him to go into.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

Episode 716 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. NOTE: I also recommend the Teachers Using Jamboards Group on Facebook. Tom’s education experience includes Special Education, Social Studies, and educational technology coaching in New York, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Get Credit!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Eric Curts shares how we can use docs, sheets, drawings, and slides with creative classroom projects. He is a co-leader of the Ohio Google Educator Group (GEG) at tiny.cc/geg-ohio Eric is married with four children.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

” – Ovid Escape technology, people, and worries Recharge with books- Book chats/studies, audio books, author virtual events, #BookCampPD, @HackMyLearning, @EduMatchBooks, @BurgessDave, @Foundations_inc Podcasts- Dschool.stanford.edu/resources/the-inspiration-walk Edupodcastnetwork.com Twitter.com/search? Tips and Resources.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In 2015, Travis was named TIE Technology Leader of the Year, which recognized his work integrating technology into his classroom. What would be the benefits and challenges of grouping students by their skills and needs instead of by age? If you want to connect with Travis, you can follow him on Twitter @TravisLape.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Fast forward to 2017 and the NYC DOE was honored as the Best in NYC for its innovative use of social media to engage citizens for the work happening via our #NYCSchoolsTech Facebook group and Twitter Chat moderated by tech teacher Eileen Lennon. Notice how nicely Google Photos allows you to display photos, video, and text.)

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2019

Independent schools and small districts rely heavily on technology to supplement smaller budgets and staffs , which means it is essential to have airtight cybersecurity measures in place. 27 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage.

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