Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 12, 2020

Here’s a run-down on what you thought were the most valuable in 2019: Top 10 Tech Tips. As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems which I share with you. Here are the Top Ten tech tips from 2019. Facebook: [link].

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

At the same time, teachers often feel as if they’re competing with technology for the attention of students. However, I can see how technology can be both a distractor and a positive factor. Which gave me an idea to celebrate this month by making a case for the latter… Making the case for amplifying literacy with technology.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How Primary Students Can Use Technology Effectively. Mon, 02/18/2019 - 10:45. Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom. It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 8, 2020

Throughout the year, I post websites and apps the Ask a Tech Teacher crew’s classes found useful, instructive, helpful in integrating technology into classroom lesson plans. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Facebook: [link].

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

TCEA 2019: As Ed Tech Expands, So Do Privacy Concerns. Wed, 02/06/2019 - 16:40. But the other major change is the increased reliance on technology — a far cry from the days when all administrators had to worry about was whether they’d locked the filing cabinet where students’ paper records were kept. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. Thu, 08/22/2019 - 08:25. Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

Thu, 05/16/2019 - 15:20. A study released by Schoology this year tackled a few of the challenges that educators, students and families face with technology in the classroom. Fallacy: Social Media Has No Place in the Classroom. Fallacy: Social Media Has No Place in the Classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Nearly 200 colleges face federal civil rights investigations opened in 2019 about whether they are accessible and communicate effectively to people with disabilities. Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

His most recent book, Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime , was released in October of 2019. You can connect with Tom on social media. Prior to moving to his role in Washington, D.C.,

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

5 Steps to Creating a Technology Internship Program. Mon, 10/07/2019 - 14:16. She has been in our technology internship program (TSI) throughout her high school career. What we do: Our communication plan included word of mouth, fliers, the school newsletter, social media posts and visits to our incoming freshman.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 15, 2020

We recently asked a 21-year-old undocumented Chicana in Los Angeles what she imagined the designers of social media platforms look like. Not using much social media themselves, sharing limited information about themselves.”. Youth of color and young women are the demographic groups that use social media the most.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books !

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

March 13, 2019, for many educators in California and nationwide, was a day that will forever be etched in their memories. In previous posts, I wrote about using social media in the classroom for instruction and to share ideas. Technology is providing access and engaging students.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:25. Birdsong says K–12 institutions are hampered by interrelated challenges , including providing a technology-driven education to students while protecting student and staff privacy and finding funds to address escalating risks. Be Cautious on Social Media. shailaja.neela….

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2019

The Trickle-Down Effect of Technology on High School Sports. Mon, 03/25/2019 - 16:09. Often, it’s merely a matter of time and resources for some of the technologies to work their way down to the high school level. “It Balancing the Value and Distraction of Technology in Sports. ricky.ribeiro.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Fri, 05/17/2019 - 10:40. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. While technology can open many doors for learning, it can also be a breeding ground for cyberbullying and identity theft. . eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 1, 2019

July 10, 2019. Social Media for Professional Development. There were a few sessions focused on social media, from introducing social tools to developing a plan to use the tools more for professional development. Looking for some resources to take your social media activity to the next level?

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2022

According to Common Sense, between 2015 and 2019, screen use among teenagers (ages 13 to 18) increased by 11 percent. Enter the pandemic, which led to canceled club meetings and sporting events, online learning and restricted socialization. TikTok wasn’t as big a platform in 2019, and it wasn’t even a thing in 2015.”

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. .

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 2, 2019

Let’s celebrate math at the 2019 Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics (CAMT)! Attendees can choose from a wide range of sessions, with topics covering technology, assessment, STEM, and working with bilingual students. CAMT 2019 will take place at the Henry B. Sure, It’s Personalized, But Is It Actual Learning?

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While some look to technology regulations to combat the scourge of fake news, the strongest defense may well be in building a citizenry with strong media literacy skills.[2] 2] Read on to learn how we got here, why it matters, and how teachers can build media literacy in the classroom. Take a News Literacy Quiz.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 13:14. Since then, access to personal computers and the internet as well as other advancements in technology have supported esports’ growth into a substantial industry with professional teams, high-stakes competitions, team sponsorships and more. Snow White is an education strategist for Dell Technologies.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Technology impacts every aspect of our students’ lives and will continue to play an important role in their lives. Teachers who integrate technology effectively help their students realize the potential we have to transform the world with our use of technology.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 29, 2019

Here’s a roundup of stories from August 2019. Calli Wright , Education Engagement Manager, shared some of her top takeaways in a recap from the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT) 2019, held in San Antonio, Texas. Additional Highlights: MIND Blog Rewind: July 2019. The results are in!

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2019

Mon, 03/25/2019 - 11:01. New educational technology is revolutionizing how K–12 students and teachers engage with each other in and out of school. . For decades social media, online forums and messaging boards brought people together around common interests and shared goals. . eli.zimmerman_9856. by Jason Mellard.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2019

October 14-18, 2019 is Digital Citizenship Week. How to Teach Social Media Safety. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Here’s a roundup from September 2019. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology released a Learning Technology Effectiveness report based on over fifty research articles. This report found that learning with technology is enhanced when students are engaged in key strategies that are found in ST Math.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

For the 7th year in a row, I had the opportunity to be a presenter at the NJEA Convention and share my passions for educational technology to a few hundred teachers who stopped by the TeacherCast booth. 2019 NJEA Wrap-UP This year was just a little bit different and a little bit extra special.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

Thanks to unprecedented advances in technology, society continues to evolve at an exponential rate. The rapidity of change has led to dramatic shifts in all aspects of life, from how people communicate and collaborate to how they solve problems, create projects, and consume content (Sheninger, 2019).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 22, 2019

Please join me on Jan 23, 2019 for a webinar on Building Digital Citizens: Being a responsible digital citizen is critical to success in school and beyond, which is why integrating digital citizenship lessons across the curriculum at every grade level is so important.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 31, 2019

Starts Monday, June 3, 2019! social media. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. MTI 557: Building Digital Citizens. Last chance to sign up. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. cyberbullying. netiquette.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Technology impacts every aspect of our students’ lives and will continue to play an important role in their lives. Teachers who integrate technology effectively help their students realize the potential we have to transform the world with our use of technology.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2024

By 2019 that had fallen to just 41 percent. The idea that “college is a scam” has become something of a meme on social media platforms like YouTube. In 2013, a little over a decade ago, the number of young people who thought a college degree was very important was 74 percent, according to a Gallup poll.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Here’s a look at the biggest edtech business stories of 2019—the ones that captured the most attention, and the ones that should have your attention. But even as many traditional textbook providers are transitioning to digital formats, paper and ink have proven stubbornly resilient, leaving many technology leaders eating their words.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

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. Hillary Scharton writes that children aren’t born knowing technology, and that the belief that digital natives excel at multitasking can be detrimental to their learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

The Social Institute , whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media and technology — in positive, healthy, and high-character ways, released its 2024 Student Insights Report: How Social Media, Tech, and Current Events Impact Student Well-Being.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2019

We asked Scott McLeod, associate professor of education leadership at the University of Colorado in Denver and the author of “Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning,” to share his thoughts. So how do teachers actually create meaningful work and allow students real agency in a 21st century classroom? Is Teaching an Art or a Science?

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