techieMusings

JUNE 21, 2023

In the 2022-23 academic year, I had the honor of highlighting a series of innovative projects, collaborations, and transformative learning experiences spearheaded by Bullis’s faculty. In this post, I’ll be sharing how Bullis Upper School Spanish teacher Hilary Vellenga has been using Kami Library templates to help her students learn Spanish.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2022

During the edLeader Panel, “ Leading Learning in the 2022-2023 School Year: Ready, Set, Go ,” superintendents discussed how they’re preparing for the upcoming year, the main challenges they’re facing, and what they’re doing to move their staff and students forward with optimism and excitement. Key Challenges for 2022-23.

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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 6, 2023

Often the cliche ‘the library is the heart of the school’ is heard in literacy circles…but what does it mean to listen to a library’s heartbeat? On the podcast this week we hear directly from award-winning librarian Karina Quilantán about the journey she’s explored in telling the story of her library.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

This is what I imagine “Book Choice” looks like, from curricular choices to which books grace the shelves of our classrooms. This tension comes from students, parents, teachers, and administration/leaders outside of the classroom. Students want to see themselves in stories. The rubber band pulls tight.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Actually, it’s 2022, and they are sitting in Debbie Venteicher and Erin Stanley’s American Studies class, gathered around a device and collaboratively working to complete a digital breakout created with Genially. With their hard work, the man allegedly responsible for one of the most notorious crimes in U.S. history has been apprehended.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 13, 2021

The post Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 3 – Google Drive) – SULS0105 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing the must-have Google Drive skills for teachers. Google Drive is much more than just cloud storage. Part 2 (Google Classroom). Part 1 (Chrome).

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

It was December of 2022, and I walked into a staff room to talk to a colleague, Kate, about an assignment. Instead, I hope that you will feel more prepared with how to address AI in your classroom. The first time I encountered ChatGPT, I panicked. These are just the top apps in the Apple App Store.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2022

The post 20 Ways to Use Screencasting in the Classroom – SULS0162 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. She’s had early access to Google’s brand new Screencast app for Chromebooks. In this episode, Kasey is giving you all the details and her thoughts on this new tool for the classroom. Kasey has been keeping a secret!

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The best digital tools for the classroom are the ones that provide an easy interface, facilitate collaborations, simplify communication between students and teachers, offer quick analytics for administrators, and are cost-efficient. Best Digital Learning Tools for Future-Ready Classrooms. Moreover, the platform is free for teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

2, 2022, World Read Aloud Day celebrates the pure joy of oral reading with kids of all ages. Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. When you have classroom reading time, kids can pair up and read to each other. How do I create a classroom library checkout system? Read-aloud books. Skype with an author.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 29, 2022

Great Online Quiz Maker For Basic Quizzes: Google Forms Best Quiz Makers For Game Styles: TriviaMaker Best Online Quiz Maker For Digital Tests: EasyTestMaker Some Benefits of Teachers Using An Online Quiz Maker More Student Engagement Save Time Collecting Results Reuse Quizzes. Custom layouts and themes complement brands and subject themes.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 10, 2021

With the ALL-ACCESS Pass, participants can access all of the Master Classes, Online Workshops, Podcast PD, and the Members-Only Library! (*excludes Google Certification Academies). Includes: The Google Classroom Master Class (valued at $99/year). The Google Slides Master Class (valued at $99/year).

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 10, 2023

Are you ready to start fresh, declutter, and make room for new ideas in your classroom this year? Clearing my mind and getting all my ideas, thoughts, and worries out on paper (or a Google Doc) helps me get organized on focus on the year ahead. Declutter Your Classroom/Workspace. What will you try in 2023? Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2021

This choice board offers teachers many different topics from which to choose, including lots of Google topics! I love using choice boards in the classroom AND in professional learning experiences. 3 (made with Google Drawings) with many episodes from which to choose! Don’t have Google? Download the PDF.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Awesome Feedback Tools for the Classroom Click To Tweet Listen to this article. 13 Awesome Feedback Tools for the Classroom To begin her session, Susan asked the 25 teachers who joined her to discuss how it feels as a student to receive feedback, and then how, as a teacher, it feels when we hear feedback from an administrator.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2022

English Year 10/2022-2023 with an orange color scheme and a specific image is a good example of how to organize your classes easier even when you have two or three classes on the same subject and level. Read more: Positive student-teacher relationships: 8 Ways to build stronger connections in the classroom. Check classroom technology

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Avantis Education , producer of ClassVR , demonstrated its AR and VR content along with its ClassVR Premium Headset, designed for classrooms and available in sets of 8 or 30. ClassVR, the company’s solution, is a full turnkey VR and AR offering for classrooms, teachers, and education. Sandbox AR is available for download here.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2021

With the ALL-ACCESS Pass, participants can access ALL of the Master Classes, Online Workshops, Podcast PD, and the Members-Only Library! excludes Google Certification Academies). Includes: The Google Classroom Master Class (valued at $99/year). The Google Slides Master Class (valued at $99/year).

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

Practicing SEL skills also leads to better relationships in the classroom and with colleagues. Relieves burnout and stress According to a 2022 survey from the National Education Association (NEA), 55 percent of educators said they are thinking about leaving their teaching career earlier than planned. What is SEL for teachers?

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

Avantis Education also demonstrated its ClassVR Premium Headset, designed for classrooms and available in sets of 8 or 30. ClassVR is a full turnkey VR and AR offering for classrooms, teachers, and education. The BL Connect platform will be available for implementation in the 2022–23 school year.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Knowt also connects to Google Classroom. #2 To bring Wordle into the classroom try Flipity. 5 Experiments with Google. Experiments with Google is a place for people to share ideas and coders for Google experiment with the ideas. Related: Stranger Google: Crazy Tools from the Upside Down. #6

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 25, 2022

In year two of the pandemic, Jen’s district shut down all of the libraries within the district and began a virtual school. This current school year is working as a hybrid model allowing Jen to be back in the library again supporting in any way possible. Engage in ways that can be used in both the classroom and online. .

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 23, 2023

More specifically, I am experimenting with ways Book Creator can be used to create and implement choice boards in the classroom. Until now, I have kept things simple and used Google tools. Teachers and students can create a library of “books” filled with multimedia content. Keep reading and watch the video below.)

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It allows educators to deliver quality education to the students by using different features of the classroom, i.e., video conferencing, slideshows, and online whiteboards. There are multiple advantages to using a virtual classroom for your school, district, college, or university. Maintain a Transparent Virtual Classroom Space .

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Michelle Kruse, Content Lead for Libraries, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, Cedar Rapids Community School District Nominated by: Follett Michelle Kruse is the teacher librarian at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy (RCCBA), a magnet middle school in the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD). Dr. Dana T.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 17, 2023

Explore the media library. Spruce up your AI-generated images or design project with fun graphic design elements from the free media library. As much as I love the simplicity of Google Docs, Canva Docs is pulling me in with its amazing features and design capabilities. © Shake Up Learning 2022. © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As classroom teachers led classrooms through turn-key lessons and helped students apply what they learned to their goals and challenges, Jim took it even further by having assemblies to showcase the learnings happening in each classroom. Hess ensured teachers were prepared and informed about ways to utilize their new classrooms.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2023

The past several years have seen a rapid rise in the use of edtech in classrooms, accelerated by the pandemic and the sudden shift to remote learning. Our first edtech peer learning cohort (2022-23) featured nine teams, ranging from a single-site charter school to a large urban district, as well as a regional team of smaller, rural districts.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 23, 2021

They wondered: Would it be possible for students to learn effectively outside of the classroom? That prompted a move to implement delayed school start times, a project that was set to launch in 2022-2023, but the data indicated students were ready for the change sooner. Could instruction be adapted to keep learners engaged from afar?

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

We focus our webinars on best practices in social studies, and we link to resources that will be useful for classroom teachers and leaders of social studies. Jennifer : These are our edWeb PLC numbers from the year we started, the 2016-2017 school year, through the 2021-2022 school year. There’s always a constant growth pattern.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

We focus our webinars on best practices in social studies, and we link to resources that will be useful for classroom teachers and leaders of social studies. Jennifer : These are our edWeb PLC numbers from the year we started, the 2016-2017 school year, through the 2021-2022 school year. There’s always a constant growth pattern.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

There are high-tech glass-walled classrooms and a balcony with a view of passing fishing boats and ferries and corporate offices and condos under construction nearby. Related: From Google ads to NFL sponsorships: Colleges throw billions at marketing themselves to attract students.

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Hack Education

JULY 28, 2017

Via The Salt Lake Tribune : “Lawmaker: Utah ‘s veteran educators may need to ’die off ’ before technology fills classrooms.” The Harvard Library Innovation Lab on link rot : “A Million Squandered: The ‘Million Dollar Homepage’ as a Decaying Digital Artifact.” trillion in 2017.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JULY 10, 2022

It would recommend further reading options from the library of eBooks and other digital assets stored. Digital Publishing , eBook solution / March 17, 2022. KITABOO seamlessly integrates with Google Classroom to deliver robust content securely. Digital Publishing , eBook solution , Education Technology / June 27, 2022.

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