Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 3, 2017

Every week, I post a website(s) or app(s) that my classes found useful, instructive, helpful in integrating technology into classroom lesson plans. Here, I’ll share which sites you-all thought were the most helpful in efforts to weave tech into the classroom experience. 5 Programs That Make Digital Note-taking Easy.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2016

Since our students are using technology to play, learn, and communicate while at home and at school, they should be learning how to use that technology responsibly. Full integration of digital citizenship (or DigCit) curriculum into every class and every content area—at every grade level—should be the goal to meet this need.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I’ve updated Ask a Tech Teacher’s list of ten math tools we posted in 2016 to be shorter and with a new option. I think this will better reflect what’s going on today in our classrooms: It can be difficult to teach math, but with the proper tools, it can often be made easier. Pricing: Free for teachers and students.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

What Does it Mean for a Student to be a Digital Native? What is a digital native? The term was coined by author Marc Prensky to describe a person who grew up surrounded by technology and is familiar with the Internet from an early age on. How Digital Natives Process Information in the Classroom.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Welcome to the fourth article in a series devoted to facilitating proper student internet interaction in the classroom. This classroom might be 1 to 1 or might be using technology to leverage student centered learning. I am now booked through the end of December and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. Vetting Web 2.0

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Welcome to the third article in a series devoted to facilitating proper student internet interaction in the classroom. This classroom might be 1 to 1 or might be using technology to leverage student centered learning. I am now booked through the end of December and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. Vetting Web 2.0

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Why Incorporate Technology In Math Education With smart technology becoming an integral part of everyday life, the average student interacts with different technologies day-to-day. A math teacher has a better chance of holding students’ attention during class time if they make technology part of the lesson.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Creativity, flexibility, and strong goals are a must.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Not long ago, the term "digital citizenship" connoted cyberbullying, privacy, safety, and security. Much like the term has continued to evolve, the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LA Unified) efforts, known as #DigCitLA , have expanded with the growth of digital citizenship awareness.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2017

Regardless of their access to devices or internet at home, she aims to give students at PS1X Courtlandt School in the South Bronx, New York, the tools they need to thrive and succeed in a world of media and technology. As a Common Sense School the past two years, PS1X is committed to a whole-community approach to digital citizenship.

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

First up, Google Education announced a new “casting” app for the classroom projector, released the “Expeditions” virtual reality app for all teachers and students, and added a new quizzing feature in Google Forms. It’s rare that you have the ability to to take consumer technology and offer it to schools,” he said. A bit scary, right?

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2016

Every parent wants their child to have a jump start on learning and ensure they are prepared for a world of learning, especially with technology. I want Chesney to love learning, be an explorer and tinker with things but also be a fluent user of technology. I am a big fan of Tiggly when it comes to Early Childhood and technology.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2018

"Teacher Voices": This article is part of a series of from-the-classroom perspectives. Many of our parents don't have a lot of exposure to technology -- beyond their cellphones -- in their daily lives. " -- Joshua Harris, Alisal’s director of educational technology.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2016

By Meg Conlan Expert Jason Ohler offers his thoughts on major technological trends that impact teachers and students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2015

The 21st Century classroom. Tech tools for the classroom. Digital Citizenship. These articles were read and reposted the most often, and had the biggest impact on your classrooms. Lots of webinars are available on topics that range from Common Core to How to Set up Your Classroom. The Organized Classroom.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 5, 2019

As co-directors of the Elk Grove Unified School District’s digital citizenship program , Kathleen Watt and I are excited to spread the word about the PBS Media Literacy Educator Certification by KQED. I first learned about this program, which is free and self-paced, at the CUE technology conference in March.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2017

Teaching Writing with Technology. The Tech-infused Classroom. Teach Writing with Technology. 35 Takeaways from Summer 2016 Professional Development. Jacqui Murray has been teaching for 35 years, technology for 15 years. There are five options, four of them detailed below: The Tech-infused Teacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 7, 2016

These will be from my upcoming ebook, 169 Real-World Ways to Put Tech Into Your Class Now (expected publication date: August 2016) where I provide 1) an overview of the tech topics most important to your teaching, and 2) practical strategies to address common classroom tech problems. close, reopen …. There’s lots more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 8, 2016

Every week, I post a website(s) or app(s) that my classes found useful, instructive, helpful in integrating technology into classroom lesson plans. Here, I’ll share with you which sites you-all thought were the most helpful in efforts to weave tech into the classroom experience. 3 Classroom Management Apps You’ll Love.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Classroom Management in the Digital Age: Effective Practices for Technology-Rich Learning Spaces (2016) by Heather Dowd and Patrick Green Cross-posted from Learning Light Bulbs by Nate Gildart Get your own copy of Classroom Management in the Digital Age! The nature of classrooms has.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

I love hearing from colleagues about tools they discover that make a difference in their classroom. Here’s his feedback on a new slideshow creator he found for the 2016-17 school year: I think I may have stumbled upon one of the web’s best kept secrets for teachers and educators – it’s called mysimpleslideshow.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

November 21, 2016 The nonprofit Common Sense media is a great educational platform for teachers and educators seeking to enhance their professional development growth and learn about classroom-tested.read more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2016

The 21 st Century classroom blends technology with traditional teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for needs. Click to join. Certificate of Completion.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 17, 2017

This isn’t new to PowerPoint 2016, but if you haven’t upgraded in a while or simply didn’t know add-ins are available to Microsoft Office, you’ll love these. This is great for flipped classrooms or auto-generated lesson plans that students can play, pause, and rewind as needed for their learning style.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2018

When I am focused on and looking for positive things happening in my classroom, I become a more positive and pleasant teacher! And in fact, the energy that I put out into the classroom is the same energy that I receive back from my students. School and Classroom Goals. It’s a win-win. Or do you need reminders to give points?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

A majority of teachers strongly agree that digital learning tools are a valuable part of today’s classroom – it’s critical that they are set up for success and able to support students in a variety of environments.”. Keyboarding: Teach students foundational keyboarding skills. Airy School. To learn more, please visit [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 3, 2019

Additionally, the popular entertainment store Hasting’s was bought and liquidated in 2016 after failing to gain investors during their bankruptcy protection period. Why Digital Textbooks? How do I create a classroom library checkout system? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Tech Helpful

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

This is the progression of technology integration at CCS lower school since I came on staff in January of 2004 as a part-time related arts computer teacher. I graduated with a Masters in Instructional Technology in 2007. I wanted them to learn that technology was a tool for their learning. We've come a long way baby!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2017

You’re technophobic, but lately feel like teaching without technology is like looking at a landscape through a straw: You’re missing a lot. Technology in education is the greatest show on earth. Technology in education is the greatest show on earth. Well, at least in the classroom. You want to change that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2017

There are dozens of authentic uses for Mix in your classroom. It’s reason enough to reconsider MS Office in your classrooms or update to MS Office 2016. More on Microsoft tools: 8 Ways to Use Minecraft in Your Classroom (Now That it’s Freemium). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2018

School leaders credit a multi-faceted senior writing project, new curricula, and instructional technology for bringing new students to their doors. From District Plans to Classroom Practices. Digital literacy also needed renewed emphasis, which required new instructional technology and hardware.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For the past decade, schools have invested millions of dollars in technology. No rush trips to school where they hope to find a janitor who can open the classroom. Digital books are easily and cleanly annotated with notes that are quickly erased at the end of the school year. The Tech-infused Classroom.

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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. If you’d like to check out the Must-Read IT blogs from previous years, view our lists from 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 and 2013. Content Length. Over 1000 words. by Ricky Ribeiro.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Their site is full of helpful tips for digital citizenship, the best apps and sites for a plethora of content areas and so much more. Helping other teachers by sharing their experiences with using tech tools in the classroom. Well now you can do even more with Graphite and become a Graphite Certified Educator.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

#DeviceFreeDinner sends a simple but powerful message home to students and families: Part of being a good digital citizen is knowing when to take a break from media and technology to spend time with the people we love. Everything from better grades to a healthier lifestyle have been credited to eating together as a family.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Welcome to this third post in a series devoted to supporting student centered learning in the technology enhanced classroom. In the first post I provided some reflection on major ideas to support technology and student centered learning. I am almost booked through January and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

With the proliferation of technology in school and at home, parents are looking for direction on how to keep their kids’ media habits in check. ” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens.

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