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MAY 1, 2018

The engaging video summaries of textbook material provide access to more than a thousand full-length college courses. They can be uploaded to Google Classroom, Schoology, Blackboard, and a selection of other LMSs. Students join with a free Study.com account that can be accessed with mobile apps (with the exception of proctored exams).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Obviously, we must continue these important lessons; however, we must realize that digital citizenship encompasses other online behavior, too. It can be hard to get moral compasses to twitch when discussing the intricacies of copyright law, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. But remember that John F. Teach Concepts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 7, 2017

Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach K-8 math skills that are tied to many national standards (like Common Core). It covers foundation skills like addition, subtraction, place value, and measurement and data, and is aligned with international math standards such as the US’s Common Core.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2016

When you sign up as a teacher, you get a dashboard to manage students and support for Google sign-in. Lesson plans include how-to steps, Common Core alignment, sample storyboard layouts, synopsis, and Essential Questions. . I love using Storyboard That to create avatars as part of a discussion on digital citizenship.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2019

This can be incorporated into Google Classroom or another LMS that you use. Access the assignment provided by the teacher. Once that is completed, access other challenges via online apps (usually third party, outside of the eSpark app), new videos, or something else. How to get started. Set up your class. Begin the first quest.

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APRIL 24, 2015

100,000 Stars is programmed by space enthusiasts at Google. Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6.

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APRIL 8, 2016

It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing in a fun, agile way that appeals to students. Education accounts have automatic access to Photos for Class ‘s massive image collection. Insider Tips. Education applications. FriendStrip.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2019

The New York Post reported in 2018 that as many as 5 million schoolage children have no Internet access. Long before that happens, a classroom version of Siri or Google Home will be partnering with teachers to more effectively and efficiently perform everyday tasks, freeing teachers up for the greater rigor of teaching students to think.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 26, 2017

Because blended learning moves many lesson resources online, schools need dependable digital devices, a reliable infrastructure that supports the volume of access, and a knowledgeable IT staff to assist in the early stages and prevent frustrations. Digital books are aligned with state standards and Common Core.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

While the Common Core Curriculum Standards are supposed to provide English teachers with a common core of skills and texts, English classes are not standardized because the scope is too broad. Students have access to writing in forms that were not available to me way back when: Facebook, Twitter, blogging, email, etc.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2015

In a Common Core school, that covers the math and literacy standards addressed. Entries are viewable by all personnel in a school or district, likely located on a secure server that can be accessed through the internet. This includes criteria such as Common Core, TEKS, IB philosophy, and State Standards.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 29, 2015

And that paper form that was copied in triplicate–now it’s an online tool that can be accessed, edited, appended, and viewed by everyone involved. Mindmeister has a Google Apps add-on that will turn bullet lists into mindmaps. All tools are available on the left side of the canvas, easy to find and access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Today, many educators want to not only evaluate progress at a point in time but optimize that against the ongoing standards their school mission is built on such as Common Core, International Baccalaureate, NGSE, or TEKS. That’s changing. What is Standards-based Grading. Teachers can add comments to completed assignments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2019

But Robo Wunderkind seems more accessible and a good way to try robotics before switching to Arduino and Raspberry Pi when your kid grows up. Its visual drag-and-drop interface, similar to other coding apps students have probably used (like Scratch or Lightbot), makes coding Robo Wunderkind quickly accessible. How to get started.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2016

Luckily, Common Core–and many State standards–provide an excellent starter list of seven ways to blend technology into your everyday teaching: have digital ebooks included in your class library. empower students to solve common tech problems so they can keep moving forward with their learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2016

With Common Core’s emphasis on understanding and explaining tasks, screencasts are a great way for both students and teachers to share the required steps in completing a math problem, collaborate on close reading, or pursue any other literacy activity. Record lessons that students can access anytime, anywhere.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

That means before school and after quitting time, via email or Google Hangout, even a phone call. That includes sign-up sheets, using programs like SignUpGenius or Google Forms. These can also be online via Google Hangout or Skype. help them understand Common Core math, or the school’s math program (i.e.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

For example, if you’re trying to get to Disneyland from Arkansas with three friends, each with Google Maps (or my new favorite Waze) on their phones, said phones will never run out of battery power. Google the problem. It’s such a common fear, it has a name and its own website call LMGTFY.com. Redundancy.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 21, 2017

Obviously, we must continue these important lessons; however, we must realize that digital citizenship encompasses other online behavior, too. It can be hard to get moral compasses to twitch when discussing the intricacies of copyright law, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. But remember that John F.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 20, 2017

Content is mapped to a variety of levels and standards including common core. As Curriki states, “Barriers to equal access to education begin to lift—geography and politics become immaterial. It is their mission that free and equal access to the best curriculum materials is possible. All content is stored in Google docs.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

We have gotten much more mobile-friendly , as there are Collaborate apps for iOS and Android, and the conference schedule and session links can be easily accessed on mobile devices by going to [link] from your mobile device or clicking on the "mobile schedule" link in the Summit menu. Johnson, M.A.E.,

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2014

Updates Partner Spotlight Calendar of Events Deadlines Highlighted Recordings NMC Navigator Top Ten Conversations Final Notes Updates Did you miss the annoucement of our Online Summit Featuring Google for Education? We’re taking Google education summits online! Education Revolution Google+ Community Kids Need You in Their Corner.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Bottom line: Access a hefty collection of reliable, ready-to-print, leveled passages that allow you to tailor lessons, assign online reading, and track progress. Google Classroom. Bottom line: Google Classroom is a great way to manage and organize learning, though teachers who need more features may need to look elsewhere.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 1, 2014

The Common Core State Standards require students to think critically and be effective consumers and producers of information and media. This ISTE webinar will focus on ways teachers can create active, student-centered, digital age classrooms that help students meet the Common Core and ISTE Standards. Thanks, Karen!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

The Webinars are free, but when you purchase the "Mattering IS the Agenda" toolkit you get exclusive access to the recordings. Yet participating in the digital world is essential for learning, career, and life. What can colleges do to help foster strong digital citizens? More information and login details at YouMatter.me.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

We had yet another great day of sessions and keynotes on Wednesday, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page (which includes the ones listed below up until you get this note). para generar aprendizajes colaborativos en el aula - William H.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Feature-rich literacy resource offers superb support for readers Bottom line: Access a hefty collection of reliable, ready-to-print, leveled passages that allow you to tailor lessons, assign online reading, and track progress. Google Classroom. DreamBox Learning Math. Khan Academy. Khan Academy Kids. TIME for Kids.

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Fractus Learning

JULY 23, 2015

Tune up/check your Google Apps for Ed (GAFE) policies and settings. For instance, Google Apps admins can now be notified by email of suspicious login attempts. Keep abreast of what’s new by signing up for update info from Google here. Here’s a good Google Form add on called CheckItOut that will help you accomplish this.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Feature-rich literacy resource offers superb support for readers Bottom line: Access a hefty collection of reliable, ready-to-print, leveled passages that allow you to tailor lessons, assign online reading, and track progress. Google Classroom. DreamBox Learning Math. Khan Academy. Khan Academy Kids. TIME for Kids. TypingClub.

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Khan Academy Classroom Assessment Exercises 40

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Here’s how you do it: Open your word processing program (MS Word, Google Docs, or another). Comics are a timely visual medium for digital storytelling done in a way that resonates with students. Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one that provides a holiday countdown clock.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Digital Citizenship. Karen Mossberger, Associate Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago, defines digital citizenship simply as “the ability to participate in society online.” Google Apps for Education. Services include Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail, and more. Google Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It provides reading resources either uploaded by the teacher or selected from the platform’s library of thousands of fiction and nonfiction books (some free; some through Prime plans), Common Core-aligned lesson plans, videos, or simulations. I like that student research done through Actively Learn can be merged into Google Docs.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

Wednesday, April 30th at 4pm Free BrainPOP Webinar: ELLs and the Common Core , Are you an ESL teacher struggling to address the Common Core? Bev Fine, BrainPOP ESL’s Editorial Director, will be on hand to help you make complex material and vocabulary more accessible to all students. More information here.

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NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Ironically, while we have access to more information than ever before, we may see fewer perspectives in our search results. Registered teachers access a host of tools, lesson plans and assessments, as well as email updates.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Here’s how you do it: Open your word processing program (MS Word, Google Docs, or another). Comics are a timely visual medium for digital storytelling done in a way that resonates with students. Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one that provides a holiday countdown clock.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2015

‘Close reading’ entered the teacher’s lexicon with this Common Core literacy anchor standard: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. Note patterns. first read.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Here’s how you do it: Open your word processing program (MS Word, Google Docs, or another). Comics are a timely visual medium for digital storytelling done in a way that resonates with students. Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one that provides a holiday countdown clock.

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