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5 Tech Tools for Math Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. This makes it perfect for classroom use, as students can access it from any computer or mobile device. The new one is larger and in the #1 position. How to decide which tool is right for you?

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

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Learners achieve higher achievement scores in math One 2016 randomized study by Roschelle et al found that students attained higher achievement scores when teachers combined one-on-one attention and web-based homework tools. Let’s discuss some of the tools and techniques math teachers can use in the classroom today.

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Let’s Catch up at #iste2016 : Here’s how

The CoolCatTeacher

ISTE 2016 is here! If you want links to these events to register, go to my ISTE 2016, Presenter Page. See Vicki’s ISTE 2016 Schedule. Vicki will be talking about mobile app development with Alefiya Bhatia, co- founder of Crescerance. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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World Typeathon Starts Monday–Join in!

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Round 2 starts Monday Nov 14th 2016 and ends Sunday Dec 18th 2016. Typing Tournament Online can be used anywhere there is an internet connection including home and school, at any time of day and on any device including iPads and other mobile tablets. Here are the details: When? For the full-time table click here.

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How to Cope with Bullying

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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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How to Assess Digital Literacy

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It provides practical insight into how well students comprehend digital literacy skills in relation to the 2016 ISTE Standards for Students. It is easy to set up and administer (no training required), provides teachers with a dashboard to track student progress and needs, and is compatible with all desktop and mobile devices.

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A Gullible Population Is a National Security Issue

The CoolCatTeacher

Perhaps this strategy can best be seen in the February 2016 controversy over Beyonce’s support of Black Lives Matter. System Overview of Cyber-Technology in a Digitally Connected Global Society. Digital Citizenship with Social Media: Participatory Practices of Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education. AuthorHouse.