EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

By Dan Kemp from the Book Creator Team. But here’s a harsh reality – PDFs are not accessible, engaging or customizable. That’s why Book Creator has come up with a way to help teachers bring those PDFs to life and make them more engaging, more personalized and help save you time! Multimedia accessibility.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 6, 2019

A fun way and safe way for students to share their knowledge is through animated character videos. The web tools below will get your students started with creating these videos. They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects.

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Waterford

APRIL 15, 2023

This article will provide a list of children’s books—both picture books and chapter books—written by Arab American authors, that are excellent for highlighting the voices, history, and contributions of Arab American people. 15 Children’s Books by Arab American Authors 1.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In this post, we’ll explore some of the best online tools for writing books and ebooks. By the end of this exploration, you’ll have a clearer picture of which tools and formats can best support your journey from a blank page to a published book or ebook.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2024

June 4th-6th: Buy any K-8 School License get 2 free print books of the grade level you purchased (Please note: new orders only; domestic or freight-forwarders only) Usually, you get one desk copy for each grade level included in your school license. We’ll send the extra books. What is a school license?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

A fun way and safe way for students to share their knowledge is through animated character videos. The web tools below will get your students started with creating these videos. They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

CLEVELAND – June 7, 2022 – Digital book access for reading and listening for K-12 students has reached a milestone. Students using the free Sora student reading app have now accessed more than 100 million books from their school’s digital collections since Sora launched in 2018.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

This year video conferencing has been the way many teachers deliver instruction. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! With a free subscription teachers get 100 MB of storage and access to over standards aligned 8000 interactive lessons.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 9, 2023

In 2022 she became the CEO of Tools for Schools, the developers of Book Creator – an inclusive, creative edtech tool. For example, the Curriculum Access Team at Cincinnati Public Schools has been using Book Creator to ensure that every student has access to their learning. Luckily, Lainey Franks agrees with me.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The popular classroom tool Book Creator recently dropped two big updates which teachers will be excited about. If you’re someone who has traditionally relied on PDFs and worksheets to aid learning in the classroom, it’s now time to bring those PDFs to life in Book Creator! What are the benefits of adding PDFs to Book Creator?

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 15, 2024

If you already have published works or existing books under your belt, congratulations! However, while a substantial number of readers prefer physical books, the digital landscape is evolving. So, if you are an author or publisher, you might be wondering, “Can I turn a book into an eBook?” So, let’s begin!

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Waterford

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Plus, read on to the end for recommendations on the best books about Native American people and communities to read with elementary students. The Native American Music archive at the Smithsonian website is a great place to start, with videos of Indigenous people performing traditional and contemporary songs. We Are Still Here!

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 22, 2019

That’s particularly true when it’s something as big as a book (even a small book). My first book, Different Schools for a Different World , was a collaborative effort with my joyful friend, Dean Shareski. The book is meant to be a very accessible on-ramp into the idea of why we need different schools these days.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2017

“Videos provide greater engagement than text or images for the simple reason that it combines audio, video and text.” YouTube is one of the most popular social networks, because students love learning by video. Below are web tools and apps for teaching with videos. Video Lessons and Quizzes.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

When it comes to distributing eBooks and printed books, there are several platforms that offer a range of services for authors and publishers. Best eBook Hosting Platforms to Explore in 2024 KITABOO Lulu IngramSpark Blurb Draft2Digital Google Play Books Amazon KDP Barnes & Noble Press II.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. Parents can sign up home accounts to help students keep track of favorite books. Access this catalog via the website.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 18, 2024

With the fusion of videos, audio elements, and customizable fonts, interactive eBooks have redefined the way we engage with literature. Incorporating Videos for Enhanced Engagement Benefits of Adding Videos to eBooks III. According to a study, global eBook revenue is projected to increase by 1.1 Table of Contents: I.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 23, 2023

The post Creating Choice Boards with Book Creator appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I’ve been learning how to use Book Creator …and LOVING it! More specifically, I am experimenting with ways Book Creator can be used to create and implement choice boards in the classroom. Keep reading and watch the video below.)

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

The first image many people have of school is a circle of small children, sitting cross-legged, paying attention (or not) to an adult reading a book aloud and showing pictures to the class. A second question has been given almost equal importance: Is reading a book to students online even legal? The short answer is, well, yes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2019

When I started teaching, videos were used only for a few reasons: to teach historical events, as a prize for something students did well, or for the sub to fill the time while I was out. Why use videos. Today’s videos are highly-effective learning tools, cerebral entertainment, and well-suited to visual and auditory learners.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2014

During one of my teaching internships, my mentor had us create books we read to children from the Boys and Girls Club. I still have my construction paper book with my poor drawings. This holiday season we can get them to create digital books that help others. More Book Ideas. Check out these bookmarks for ideas.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Below is a collection of some excellent academic search engines that can help you search for and find academic books and journal articles. While some of the books and other academic materials you will find through these search engines are free others are not. One of my favourite things about Google Scholar is reference mining.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

To support high school and college physics instruction, Vernier Science Education has released Vernier Video Analysis: Conservation Laws and Forces. This new e-book, which features 12 hands-on investigations that use the award-winning Vernier Video Analysis® app, helps students explore mechanics.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

With so many students interacting and having access to social media and digital tools, they need to develop the right skills to navigate these spaces and be prepared to deal with any challenges or barriers that may arise. Students can learn about online safety and specific technology topics through activities, videos, and quests.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. They relied on videos out of necessity to explain concepts and model strategies while students learned from home. As teachers transitioned back into classrooms, many abandoned video in favor of live instruction.

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EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 30, 2017

Students relate to video — it’s a growing part of how they share and how they absorb information. And if you’re looking for a good way to tap into that natural enthusiasm and understanding, it helps if you can communicate with video, too. Animoto is a website that lets you easily create videos and slideshows. Video recaps.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

I’m wondering if you might recommend what top three books would you suggest I read outside of ‘Urgency for Teachers,’ ‘Pedagogy of the Oppressed,’ ‘The New Education?’ I’ve ordered your book as well. Tim Carson, Skilled Trades and OER Advocate First, allow me to tell you why I don’t typically read books about online learning.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Book Creator. Book Creator is a great collaboration tool for students. Regardless of where learning is happening, students can interact by creating a collaborative book! Whether for classroom use or meetings, you can draw, chat and also communicate through audio and video conferencing from within Draw chat. Gimkit Draw.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 20, 2019

I am pleased to announce that my book chapter in Multimedia Learning Theory: Preparing for the New Generation of Students is now available! Hope the book is useful to some of you. 5 videos on connected learning from the Digital Media and Learning Research Hub [VIDEOS]. Happy reading! Jenlink & B. Knight (Eds.),

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SpeechTechie

APRIL 20, 2020

Vooks has produced beautiful, slow-paced video animated books, and offers a free year to educators (quite a snarky teacher video there, lol). The selection of books looks great and many are titles I have in my library of picture books. There is a process to request free access but I was approved quickly.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

It has disabled our education system, creating challenges to educational access, barriers to student academic progress and strains on teachers’ and students’ physical and emotional well-being. Simultaneously, educators needed to identify what content students needed, how to organize it and how to help students access it.

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 20, 2019

Quick take: Take a look at 18 free educational video website for teachers: 1. We searched across the internet for the best free education video websites for teachers. Our list specifically identified sites that offer videos for use without having to sign up to be a member or enrolled in a course. Multi-subjects covered.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Students can use these suites of apps to collaboratively create presentations, digital posters, documents, infographics, spreadsheets, digital books, and more! Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Collaborative Discussion Tools. Hypothes.is

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

For students who may want to draw, use pictures, create a podcast, or make a video, there are many options out there to choose from. Some of the tools my students have used for digital storytelling are great for creating short videos, newsletters, animations, and even augmented reality experiences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2016

A topic I get a lot of questions on lately is videos. I reviewed mysimpleshow , a new tool that is getting a lot of buzz, and then asked them to share how their digital tool addresses this burgeoning interest in video. The pedagogical benefits of teaching with video are plentiful. In Your Lesson Plan.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2021

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) announced an agreement with OverDrive Education to provide access to online books to every K-12 student in the state. Students use their school credentials to read required and recreational digital books in the Sora student reading app.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2020

Macking one of the world’s largest providers of print books, ebooks, audiobooks, and video is offering access to its ebook library and distance learning content for free. They have compiled free content, helpful videos, links, downloadable resources and more to help you with this distance learning transition.

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