Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 21, 2020

SplashLearn stands with schools/districts affected with closure due to COVID-19 (Corona Virus) outbreak : All educators have free access to SplashLearn with Home Access to enable remote learning. SplashLearn is curriculum-aligned and covers Pre-kindergarten through Grade 5 for math, and elementary reading for kids from 3 to 8 years.

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Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2020

The largest library in the world contains more than 168 million items, with materials in some 470 languages, and is located in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress, situated right behind the U.S. Then the library makes that source material available and easily accessible to all. Know anyone who might be a good fit?

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

Out of all the articles we've done comparing tools in a particular genre -- from quizzing to typing to screencasting -- this was the easiest choice. BrainPop, like PBS Kids, is a huge name when it comes to elementary school learning. You can also use our site's search to browse our full library of reviews. Go to search.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2023

Key points: Audiobooks are popular, but print still commands a majority of the audience A balance of both offers students increased accessibility See related article: 5 long-term benefits of our online literacy programs My 2023 #BritReads book tally experienced a massive slowdown in April when my husband and I welcomed Holden Lane to the world.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 18, 2020

Across the nation public libraries have been finding ways to curate digital story hour opportunities for children and families. In late March the Cleveland Public LIbrary kicked off a series of digital read alouds on their website, Facebook page, and YouTube Channel. Florida elementary educator Ms.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. Libraries, of course, still hold a wealth of information, but now learners can go beyond the library walls. Let’s take a look at how students can safely search the internet. FREE GUIDE FOR TECH ADMINS.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2017

[ Editor’s note: This piece is the first in our new monthly series focusing on Innovative School Libraries and Librarians. Be sure to keep checking back during the month of August for new library-focused articles!]. Named for our school, David C.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The Kudan Elementary School in downtown Tokyo organized the first robot teacher testing as far back as 2009. Digital libraries. Digital libraries are not the brand new thing in the EdTech universe, but the concept itself is going through changes just like all other aspects of this industry. They are patient and unbiased.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Regina Meeks , an elementary math and ELA teacher in North Carolina. published an article that addresses many of the myths and facts associated with UDL, highlighting what Regina Meeks has experienced in her own classroom. Articles recommended by EALA: Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A teacher's guide.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

Accessibility to computing power is no longer constrained by time and place. For example, reference articles can be kept open and visible as students write a paper. School Computer Labs Ensure Equitable Access. Forty-one percent (41%) of high school students lack access to a non-shared in-school device. Maker space.

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Waterford

MAY 12, 2020

As schools adapt to teaching in these new circumstances, many educators are in need of resources to make their lessons accessible online. In this article you’ll find a brief primer on what educational grants, along with a list of a few of the best school grants to apply to. What is a grant and what makes it different from a loan?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Bill Morgan through a shared interest in keyboarding for youngers (see this article on A Conversation About Keyboarding and this article on Preparing Young Students for Home Row Keyboarding: An Unplugged Approach ). When Bill offered an article on a new class he started that helps English Language Learners, I was excited.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

Generative AI in the Classroom with Steve Dembo Donnie Piercey, AI and Math Donnia Piercey @ mrpiercEy is sharing how to integrate AI into Math instruction and is hosting an upcoming seminar with the National Council of Math Teachers on a deep dive on AI in math instruction for elementary grades. You can leave a comment on this blog.

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edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

During the edWebinar “ Simplify Digital Access in K-12: Learn How District Leaders Eliminate Barriers ,” the presenters discussed the importance of adopting a single sign-on program to manage digital access, the questions to ask when choosing a vendor, and tips for rolling out the new system. which compromises security.

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Waterford

JULY 24, 2020

In this article, we’ll go over what differentiated instruction is and how using this learning strategy can provide your students with the resources they need to succeed. Content : How the student will access the information. Students can also select independent reading books from our online library. To learn more , get in touch!

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2017

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director, SETDA, noted the importance of having safe WiFi access. She suggested beginning with a clear mission statement.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I’ve read their books and articles. The School Library Leaders (SLL) project , generously hosted on the site of the National Collaborative for Digital Equity (NCDE) , allows practitioners to pose questions or problems they encounter to the members of this impressive team. It also means access to school librarians.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 18, 2021

TV show and book, Dotopedia is a collaboration app kids can use to read about everything from butterflies to grandparents, or to create articles of their own. The stories on this website range from short videos and films to photo essays, articles, and virtual reality experiences. Global Oneness Project. Math games ChessKid.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library. Listen and Read.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

The purposeful use of technology can innovate assessment, transform time frames around learning, increase collaboration, enable learning about information and research thanks to unprecedented access, and provide a level of student ownership like never before. Just using it to access information is also not a sound use.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

Instructions are both written and audio, making them accessible to lots of learners. Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school. Older students can also read articles on living wages through the United States. Part of this is a large library of online interactive tools including videos and game-like activities.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 12, 2023

Subscribers get unlimited access to hundreds of activities and early access to new releases. Reading Eggs Reading Eggs is an award-winning learning program designed by experienced elementary teachers to help children learn to read. BrainPOP JR BrainPOP Jr is another great learning app for kids and elementary students.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Awesome Feedback Tools for the Classroom Click To Tweet Listen to this article. The library within the app includes many children’s books, so elementary teachers will really like this. To access unlimited reads of the 1,000+ books in their library, the cost is $39.99. It can also be added to Chromebooks!

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

We’ve heard from educators how overwhelming it can be to wade through the dozens of emails and articles with hundreds of “great apps for distance learning” from people and companies that possibly have their interests -- and not yours -- in mind. Elementary Math and Science Khan Academy Kids. Picture Dots.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Our third Library 2.023 mini-conference: " EDI 2.0: Individual Responsibility for Creating Belonging and Connection in the Library Profession ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, November 9th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0 Please also join the Library 2.0

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2018

From popular culture and national conversations to emerging technology and social justice, we have articles that interest every student from any background. Newsela articles really connect to their interests and their lives. Students can explore our library of more than 5,000 articles and find texts that are of interest to them.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2016

New Canaan High School librarian Michelle Luhtala recently jumped headfirst into creating a makerspace in her library and documented what she learned, how her space changed and how it affected students along the way. Luhtala is blessed with a big library, but for most of her career it has been dominated by large bookshelves.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In connection with the Science of Reading Virtual Summit , Waterford is sharing an article series exploring the science behind how students learn to read and what administrators can do to guide school and classroom strategies.

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N2Y

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

While participants and their students benefit from access to n2y’s evidence?based A classroom library developed using the n2y library in Unique Learning System. The elementary student this was designed for loves the solar system! To aid this mission n2y has developed a University Program that helps professors prepare pre?service

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

For 2019, our IT emphasis will be on cybersecurity and on high-availability, high-resiliency, high-speed wireless access to support 24 x 7 x 365 learning. Kristina Stratton, principal, Westside Elementary School, Florida. “In Esra Murray, library media specialist, Cider Mill Elementary School, Connecticut.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

If you use my link to sign up for Edpuzzle , you’ll gain access to a curated library of 50,000 free videos to use with your school. For purposes of this article, I’m going to work on a binary number video. You can get started by clicking this link and you’ll get access to the 50,000 curated videos in their library.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 17, 2019

Among the results common to the choices presented to all students in the study was a Wikipedia article on the subject of the simulation, the impact of the Burmese Python on the habitat of the Everglades. Elementary think alouds. Elementary think alouds. Student simulation tasks (RSIC study). Note the binary approach.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. Video Game Design with Elementary Learners.

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Reading By Example

JULY 14, 2015

Check out an article I wrote for EdTech K-12 , on how to use this social media tool for better professional learning: How Twitter Can Power Your Professional Learning. We were at the local public library for a performance by a national yo-yo champion. I read about him while checking out books in the school library.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Barnett Barry, a research professor at the University of South Carolina, offers a good description of microschools in an article he wrote for The Conversation. “As These two challenges are at the heart of why one-room schoolhouses were replaced by age-graded elementary schools and subject-specialist secondary schools.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Albert Einstein Order Angela Maiers'' "Mattering IS the Agenda" Toolkit and get access to her special Webinars. We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Go to [link] to receive free 60-day access to all of Defined Learning’s PBL resources. The library has over 2,000 individual products inside performance tasks. . If you want to dig more into the research, the Edutopia article Project-Based Learning Research Review gives a fantastic insight into projects worth sharing.

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