The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 20, 2020

Dig into teaching practices with Google Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Google Classroom is a tool that can help build relationships between students and teachers. The CITGO Fueling Education Student Challenge is for students in the US in grades 5-8 now through February 13, 2020.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

For the last seven months of 2020, school districts have gone through extreme changes regarding how learning is happening in a pandemic-induced educational environment. The Speak Up data revealed an increase in students’ access to mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks. Digital Learning During the Pandemic.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 12, 2020

General EdTech: EdTech companies offering FREE support and/or access to schools affected by COVID19 closures. A growing collection of edtech companies that are offering free access or support to schools affected by COVID-19. An edtech specialist is collecting resources for teachers and schools impacted by coronavirus closings.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

During TCEA 2020, educators, decision-makers, and stakeholders came together to articulate their visions for the future of education. Related content: Can’t-miss sessions at TCEA 2020. Related content: Can’t-miss sessions at TCEA 2020. Here’s a sampling of some of our favorite products from TCEA 2020.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners. Google tools are loaded with features that help us differentiate and support ALL learners in our classrooms.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 17, 2020

I spent the conference chatting with educators, edtech companies, and public relations friends trying to figure out what this year's conference was all about. “What was the theme?” Yes, every iPad and Chromebook needs a nice rugged case. What Did We Learn This Year? But what was the overall theme of the floor?

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 17, 2020

I spent the conference chatting with educators, edtech companies, and public relations friends trying to figure out what this year's conference was all about. “What was the theme?” Yes, every iPad and Chromebook needs a nice rugged case. — Jeffrey Bradbury (@TeacherCast) January 16, 2020. . Listenwise.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In some cases, demand far outstripped supply, leading to backlogs of requests for laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other school-issued devices. The demand has slowed a bit this year and most hardware purchases made in 2020 will last for the next few years.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 29, 2020

Online Teaching Best Practices, Tips, and Tools. The Chromebook Infused Classroom. 13 Tools to Record Audio on Chromebooks and Other Devices. © Shake Up Learning 2020. Lessons Learned From Remote Learning. What Students Have to Say About Remote Learning [interviews with a 3rd and 12th grader].

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

“With the rise of COVID-19, this shift crossed a crucial threshold and created a demand for the edtech industry to provide solutions that don’t supplement or replace the teacher, but instead, pave the way for a new way to teach and learn. In 2020, teachers launched approximately 19.5 million Nearpod lessons, collecting approximately 1.5

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2020

December 7-12, 2020 Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to coding, programming, and why students should love it. In my case, I used Ctrl+Alt+S to invoke the Windows Snipping Tool. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. The tool you select will offer a list.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 8, 2020

I don’t endorse a lot of products, but Texthelp produces some of the best accessibility tools and they work seamlessly with my favorite Google tools. The folks over at Texthelp have created some amazing accessibility tools to support all students, including digital tools to support literacy, struggling readers, and ELL.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

For several years, Storify was one of my favorite free "go to" edtech tools. However, like other online tools that come and go, it unfortunately shut down in May 2018. When one edtech door closes, another one often opens. Keep in mind that collaboration tools are in beta as of February 2020.)

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 26, 2019

So, we developed a first-of-its-kind coaching model, based on Jennie Magiera’s work in Courageous Edventures , aimed at helping teachers tackle their challenges with personalized strategies and innovative tools. Head to the DLP Strategy Menu to take a tour of this new tool, or see below for step-by-step guide on how to get started.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

As these tools grew from Google Apps for Education to G Suite for Education, many wondered if our free ride would end. Google Classroom, Forms, Docs, and Jamboard Upgrades Fun fact: since February of 2020, Google Classroom has gone from 40 million users to 150 million worldwide! Hard to believe Docs and Drive started back in 2008.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I have plans to make 2020 the best year yet! This list helps me decide what content to create and how to best help teachers in 2020. What Do YOU Want to See in 2020? This survey is your chance to let me know more about you and what you need in 2020. Stranger Google: Crazy Tools From the Upside Down. Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In part two of this podcast series, we will take a deep-dive into storytelling with Google tools, and how we can use this strategy in any grade level or subject area. Storytelling with Google Tools. Google tools are a perfect companion to bring student’s stories to life. It’s the perfect storytelling tool!

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 2, 2020

These tips are 2 minutes or less and are all about your favorite Google tools–Google Classroom, Google Chrome, Google Drive, and more! © Shake Up Learning 2020. You can catch the tip by listening to the podcast or watch the quick tip video on YouTube! FYI: I’ve also started creating quick tip videos on TikTok.).

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JUNE 23, 2021

Before I slip off myself to my own vacation, I wanted to slip in one more Edtech Elixirs entry before the work of next school year begins. Don't get me wrong -- I always knew that you should never use edtech for edtech's sake. But before edtech has a chance to transform your teaching, you have to agree to use it first, right?

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

One of the biggest issues facing the learning community today is creating diverse and equitable educational practices, tools and strategies. . This is why Ken and I are such proponents of using the Google Suite of tools. Is There Techquity in Your Chromebook Infused Classroom by Holly Clark and Ken Shelton.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In part one of this podcast series, we will explore how Google tools can help us create Dynamic Blended Learning experiences. We are going to take a deep-dive into practical ways we can use the Dynamic Learning Framework with our favorite Google tools. There’s a new citation tool in Google Docs, and it pretty awesome!

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 25, 2020

We have many programs to help your teachers learn how to meaningfully integrate Google tools and the entire G Suite in the classroom. COVID-19 forced many teachers and schools to scramble to find tools to deliver online assignments, design digital learning experiences, and G Suite was the number one suite of tools to help make this a reality.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Use multimedia for communication and multiple tools for construction and composition. . Tech Tools for the English/ELA Classroom. Tech 4- Chromebook Edition (Nicole Alford), iPad Edition (Sarah McKinney). — SlidesMania (@SlidesManiaSM) May 22, 2020.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 12, 2020

Luckily their schools were already using Chromebooks and Google Classroom very heavily, so they just had to alter their lesson structure. This is simply not the time for new tools. . As with the thought on which tools to use, they are working on the simplest way to master big concepts. © Shake Up Learning 2020.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

From time management to lesson ideas, to tech tools and how-to’s, each of these books reveals a wealth of knowledge and ideas. . 22:32] – If you have access to Google Tools, you must read The Google Infused Classroom. Start from the back of the book to explore digital tools. This book is very unique! ShakeUpLearning.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 14, 2020

Implementation goals (like going 1-to-1 with Chromebooks). We have many programs to help your teachers learn how to meaningfully integrate Google tools and the entire G Suite in the classroom. Help your teachers learn more about G Suite tools, Google Classroom, and meaningful technology integration strategies. Academic goals.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Most schools have come to rely heavily on Google and G Suite for Education tools. You can alternatively click on Tools > Activity Dashboard. Coming in September 2020) A collaborative whiteboard with Jamboard in Meet so you can encourage students to share ideas and try creative approaches to lessons. © Shake Up Learning 2020.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

All in this Edtech Reports Recap. Market data and services firm MDR has updated a wide-ranging survey it last fielded in 2018 about teachers and tech, and the resulting report, “How 2020 Shifted Perceptions of Technology in the Classroom,” illustrates how COVID-19’s disruptions have upended some edtech trends and accelerated others.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 7, 2020

The post The Chromebook Infused Classroom – SULS070 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey interviews Holly Clark about her new book, The Chromebook Infused Classroom. Do you have Chromebooks in the classroom? The #Chromebook Infused Classroom [interview with @HollyClarkEdu]. Click To Tweet. .

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by the year 2020, there will be one million more computer science jobs than graduates prepared for these jobs. If you’d like even more tools, check out my full list here.). Chromebooks, laptops, desktops. Computer science is a primary driver of the U.S. New for 2018! The Grinch.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 28, 2020

Even when we love technology and Google tools, we have to remember that it’s NOT about Google. BONUS : Get the Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit to help you find the best tool to support Dynamic Learning in your classroom. Or use the keyboard shortcut: Control + Shift + N (PC and Chromebook). Part 4 is finally here!

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Mike Daugherty, Director of Technology and Information Systems at Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools in Chagrin Falls, Ohio and the 2020 ISTE Technology Coordinator of the Year, has a few ideas about how to address this concern. I did a Google search for Chromebook management programs, and GoGuardian immediately surfaced.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The district also holds several events inviting staff to learn about technology tools and strategies for the classroom. Arlington Independent School District is an edtech integration leader both districtwide and in the classroom, and other districts can look to AISD for inspiration.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Since the shift to remote learning in spring 2020, schools in the U.S. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of creative budgeting or planning for technology in regular operating budgets is hard to assess because public education does not have a transparent way for reporting or comparing technology spending across districts on tools such as Ed Data.

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Georgia Test Prep

OCTOBER 16, 2020

A study by edtech company Promethean found that only 5% of teachers feel like they’re receiving full training and support for edtech in their schools. School-issued Chromebooks in Maryland would not load on the first day. The tool is online and goes everywhere the child goes. Parents are unsupported with the tech.

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