Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

We talk about what that means–problem solving, critical analysis, logical thinking–but often, that sounds hard to them–too hard. What I really like about Ward’s Science. custom kits–organize, label, package, and ship materials exactly as a teacher needs them for their classes, everything in one kit.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Last year, at a cost of $50,000 , Harbor Beach Community Schools in Michigan remodeled the library media center at the high school. Besides expanding internet use, districts can outfit makerspaces with the proper tools and technology — laptops, 3D printing, coding kits — for students to get started. There will always be books.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Librarian Chad Lehman helps us learn about the technologies we need to set up an awesome maker space. Additionally, Chad talks about how he orients students to the maker space and the biggest problems he’s had with it (and how he’s solving them.) Some of the links below are affiliate links. LittleBits kits [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2017

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Today: Tech Survival Kits. Tech Survival Kits put everything a teacher needs to tech-ify their classroom into one package. There are five Survival Kits.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

Some call Classcraft a classroom management tool but really, it’s more about injecting excitement in your teaching and touching on the important social-emotional learning that sometimes gets forgotten. Commonsense Media calls it: “…the Swiss Army Knife of the classroom…” I agree. ‘Nuff said.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Science Techbook for Texas empowers Texas school systems to easily integrate an innovative, updateable, digital-print-kit blended curriculum into instruction to create unique, student-centered learning experiences. Learn more about Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education here. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Ease of Use and Setup The finest portable LED video walls come preassembled and can be set up and ready to use in a matter of 10 minutes, eliminating the need for installation experts to get the kit up and running. This not only saves time and energy but also ensures an intuitive user experience from the get-go.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Today: Tech Survival Kits. Tech Survival Kits put everything a teacher needs to tech-ify their classroom into one package. There are five Survival Kits.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Not only is National Geographic a notable brand, but it also provides a four-step kit with high-quality silicon carbide grit. You can purchase just the refills or the starter kit, making it ideal for beginners and experienced rockhounds alike. Read on to learn more about my top picks for best rock tumbler grit. Our Verdict.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2016

Surprisingly, he says that teachers have less to learn about teaching coding than programmers do! Download a FREE Coding Kit from DK Randomhouse. DK.com has created a free Computer Coding Kit to get you started. What the research says about the teacher’s role in coding instruction.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. It also sparked a broader conversation about the importance of digital equity and the need for universal access to technology and the internet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Today: Tech Survival Kits. Tech Survival Kits put everything a teacher needs to tech-ify their classroom into one package. There are six Survival Kits.

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User Generated Education

JULY 8, 2017

These technologies are seductive especially seeing all the press they get on social media, blogs, and Kickstarter. Given all of the media coverage, an educator new to Maker Education may get the perception that it is all about this kind of high tech stuff. Circuit Kits (3 at $14 [link] – $42). Squishy Circuits.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 4, 2013

The following post was written by Laura Fleming who is the Media Specialist at my school. Our Makerspace is about creating a genuine and committed culture of innovation at New Milford High School, encouraging tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all students. It is also cross-posted at her blog Worlds of Learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Waltham, MA – KinderLab Robotics , a leader in educational STEAM robotics for grades pre-K–5, has launched Thinking with KIBO: Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Grades , a free curriculum designed to help students understand how AI tools work and think critically about how these tools can improve lives in their communities.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 19, 2017

Making and tinkering have been around a long as there have been people asking questions about how the world works. Just like technology and how it is used in the classroom, makerspaces need to be less about the stuff that's in them and more about the questions that are asked and the problems that are solved. How can making help?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 29, 2023

I will mainly talk about the following points: 1. Craft Kit 2.3. Is the gift something that the child can use multiple times, such as a craft kit or game? Craft kit Another option is a craft kit. Craft kits also help nurture fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and encourages problem-solving abilities.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

That disconnect—between the importance of those early years, and the shortage of capital available for supporting programs—was part of what drove Neal Shenoy to launch BEGiN, an early-education media company, in 2012. In other words, he says, “there’s a gap between the most important part of a child’s life, and where we spend the dollars.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2015

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Today: Tech Survival Kits. Tech Survival Kits put everything a teacher needs to tech-ify their classroom into one package. There are five Survival Kits.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 12, 2017

It can be challenging to initiate a virtual reality kit in the classroom since it is relatively new to the modern world. In order to get the most out of this educational technique, here are some tips when setting up your innovative virtual reality kit. About the Author. Make Use of The Computer.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2021

The just-released Second Step® Elementary digital program is the organization’s first fully web-based offering for Grades K–5 and is based on its long-standing and award-winning Second Step® Elementary print-based classroom kits. About Committee for Children. About Second Step® Programs. Visit cfchildren.org to learn more.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 10, 2020

At scale, schools that have access to virtual reality class kits for consumption are typically working with a Google Expeditions kit (or similar). The kit is viewed as a tool to access Google Expeditions content for student consumption. Visit edtechteacher.org/arvrworkshop to learn more.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

For Laura Fleming, library media specialist at New Milford High School in New Jersey, a library makerspace is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all. One good example: The more Fleming read about technology, the more stories she saw about drones. jena.passut_7651.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2019

Sphero has acquired littleBits , a New York City-based company best known for its electronic kits and instructional resources that introduce kids to building and programming by hand. “We Its kits include batteries, boards, blocks, circuits and other gadgets that children can assemble into different configurations and program.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 26, 2024

Participants are encouraged to use #library2024 and #supportivelibrary on their social media posts about the event. Participants are encouraged to use #library2024 and #supportivelibrary on their social media posts about the event. CONFERENCE CHAIR: Kimberli Buckley, M.A, Please register as a member of the Library 2.0

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 21, 2022

The Philips Hue base kit includes the power source unit, and one adapter has space for three Hue Plays. Best Gaming Lights For Versatile Designs: Nanoleaf Rhythm Edition Smarter Kit NL28-2003TW-9Pk. The Nanoleaf Rhythm Edition Smarter Kit is the top gaming decor lighting for a creative gamer and music fans.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2024

As discouraged as I was, I remembered that counseling, especially around financial aid, is primarily about relationships. In addition, social media is full of groups hashing out FAFSA concerns, while professional organizations like the National College Attainment Network, or NCAN, have been diligently updating their FAFSA tool kits.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2019

Each month, MEL sends subscribers one of 36 lab kits that cover topics from crystals to corrosion. The first kit is currently free and comes with a VR headset. Humans are bad about understanding what’s bigger and smaller than us,” he says. “If Google Cardboard now sells for about $15.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. Makey Makey – OK… it is not free but is also pretty amazing at less than fifty dollars a kit. Take a moment to explore this invention kit for the 21st century.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

On Saturday, November 4, more than 60 educators joined Digital Promise and Maker Ed for Edcamp: Maker Promise , a full day of powerful professional learning through and about making. At Edcamp: Maker Promise, educators were enthusiastic about making and excited to take their Edcamp experience back to their schools.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Instructional videos in English and Spanish were developed to explain how to use the manipulatives featured in the kits and how best to facilitate parent engagement while their kids are learning remotely. ABOUT hand2mind. In addition, hand2mind partnered with LAUSD to provide on-demand training opportunities for 14,000 teachers.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital Citizenship Platforms: Implement platforms like Common Sense Education to teach students about digital citizenship, online safety, and responsible technology use, preparing them for a connected and digital world. Students can engage in hands-on projects and develop a deeper understanding of programming concepts.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

Ayanna is one of roughly 50 kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania who are using a new artificial intelligence kit created by ReadyAI. It’s part of the “AI-in-a-Box” kit, which is being used by more than a dozen community groups and school systems, including Carter’s class.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2022

Self-installation kit with modem and router that allows families to get connected quickly and easily, with no intervention required from schools/districts. About Los Angeles Unified School District. About Charter. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

About 95 Percent Group Founded in 2005, 95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to help educators identify and address the needs of all readers. About LXD Research LXD Research is an independent evaluation, research, and consulting division within Charles River Media Group focusing on educational programs.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

When I ask my students whether they’ve received training in media literacy, they respond with shrugs and blank stares. Given this lack of understanding, educators are pushing to improve news, media, and bias literacy. Last year, the Newseum in Washington hosted a three-day seminar on media literacy for teachers.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 28, 2020

Over the summer, I’ve been picking up a few little tools to add to my existing kit for enhancing online teaching and learning. What’s nice about these and so many other recent tools we are introducing in schools is that they present real-life functionality. Here are a couple of my current faves.

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