Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2016

Ask a Tech Teacher’s Summer PD 2016 just ended. We experimented with some of the hottest tech tools available for the classroom such as Google Apps, differentiation tools, digital storytelling, visual learning, Twitter, blogs, Common Core and tech, digital citizenship, and formative assessment options.

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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. 3 IXL Learning. IXL Learning is a website that provides online math practice for students of all ages. This makes IXL Learning perfect for students who need extra help in math. 4 DreamBox Learning.

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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. 15 Websites to Learn Everything About Landforms. 5 Programs That Make Digital Note-taking Easy. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. The Fun of IFTTT.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2016

As a Dad and an educator I am constantly looking for the best resources to provide for them at home to supplement the learning they are doing in their schools. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? 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. It’s fun and engaging, and there’s always something new to learn.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

The great news is that digital natives want to learn. It’s just up to educators to help them succeed in finding answers while staying safe in a digital environment. What Does it Mean for a Student to be a Digital Native? What is a digital native? Non-natives could be considered “digital immigrants.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 14, 2017

This summer, Ask a Tech Teacher is holding five Summer Learning classes : Tech-infused Teacher (Certificate edition for CEUs or grad class for college credit ). 20 Webtools in 20 Days (and the Structured Learning curriculum edition ). More on Summer Online Learning: Summer Professional Development from Ask a Tech Teacher.

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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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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 10, 2018

A strong understanding of digital citizenship is essential for students of all ages to be able to make smart choices online and in life. Meanwhile, technology is constantly changing and becomes outdated quickly, so there are always new and important skills that must be taught. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenters.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2015

This classroom might be 1 to 1 or might be using technology to leverage student centered learning. In this post I would like to introduce 10 more resources that are available for facilitating proper digital citizenship in the classroom. Check out my PBL and Technology Integration Workshop. Learn more at this link.

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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. Then she attended an NYCDOE workshop and learned about Common Sense Education's resources.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

This classroom might be 1 to 1 or might be using technology to leverage student centered learning. In this post I would like to explore resources that are available for facilitating proper digital citizenship in the classroom. I am now booked through the end of December and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill.

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

David Samuelson, Age of Learning's head of global schools, told EdSurge in an interview that the product (currently geared at Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade) is essentially the ABCMouse consumer product—a collection of multi-subject learning activities—with all the necessary K-12 add-ons, like curriculum and professional development.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2018

This article is part of Common Sense Education's Teacher Voices series, which provides a platform for diverse perspectives on teaching in the digital age. Many of our parents don't have a lot of exposure to technology -- beyond their cellphones -- in their daily lives. All ideas expressed are the writer's own.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2018

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. In the Alisal Union School District in Salinas, California, we aim to establish a whole-community approach to digital citizenship.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

February 18, 2016 Digital citizenship is an essential 21st century literacy that empowers students to navigate the digital world more safely, respectfully and responsibly. It is a set of.read more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

To prepare students for success in a remote learning environment, Learning.com is adding remote learning lessons to its EasyTech content library. Based on real-life applications and digital tools, lessons in Essential Skills for Remote Learning guide students through technical concepts in a fun, game-based environment.

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Learning in Hand

MAY 23, 2016

The International Society for Technology in Education's annual conference is June 26-27, 2016. It's the biggest education technology conference in the world, and this year it's in Denver, Colorado. Educators (often with students) set up booths to showcase what they have learned, created, used, or researched.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2017

Summer is coming, and so is Summer Tech Learning! Join me with a great group of professionals (who will quickly become your best online friends) for one or more of these five classes on tech topics you want to learn. Teaching Writing with Technology. Teach Writing with Technology. More Summer Learning: Summer Keyboarding.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 30, 2017

Carolyn Sykora, Senior Director of ISTE Standards Program, is asking for your help to ensure that they capture key knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to operationalize the 2016 ISTE Standards for Students and prepare teacher candidates to work in schools that increasingly invest in technology. Here’s the survey link.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 9, 2016

WritingXTech 2016: The Writing Mindset. How do we use technology to support development of writing skills? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2015

Digital Citizenship. The list includes topics on classroom management, digital citizenship, the future of education, how technology blends into the classroom , and more. Ask a Tech Teacher offers Summer PD , especially suited to summer learning. Click here for more information (Next class: Summer, 2016).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2017

90% of teens who report being cyberbullied have also been bullied offline. ( “Seven Fears and the Science of How Mobile Technologies May Be Influencing Adolescents in the Digital Age,” George and Odgers, 2015 ). The best way to teach cyberbullying is as part of a unit on digital citizenship’s rights and responsibilities.

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 22, 2016

July 17, 2016 Today’s students spend a tremendous amount of time navigating the web. Internet has become a central part of their everyday life; from socializing to doing research, digital natives are.read more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2017

This summer, Ask a Tech Teacher is holding five Summer Learning classes : Tech-infused Teacher (Certificate edition for CEUs or grad class for college credit ). 20 Webtools in 20 Days (for groups interested in learning webtools from the Structured Learning curriculum ). Technology in education is the greatest show on earth.

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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. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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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. Have a wonderful 2016! Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. The Fun of IFTTT.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

More information and a live demo of Feedback Studio for iPad will be presented at a webcast on September 29, 2016 at 3:00pm PST. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Register for the webcast , “No Feedback Left Behind: Feedback Studio for iPad.”.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Round 2 starts Monday Nov 14th 2016 and ends Sunday Dec 18th 2016. It uses a unique combination of mastery learning, teaching sequences and games to motivate both children and adults to learn the vital skill of keyboarding. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Here are the details: When?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

In addition, Dr. Cleary is a key member of the campus learning center at Keiser University, an active member of the Miami-Dade school system STEM advisory board, as well as a member of the Doral Chamber of Commerce. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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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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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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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. What You Get With Enrollment.

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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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