Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2018

A few weeks ago, I got an email from Nancy with a great suggestion for an article topic: Google Classroom. In Google Classroom many educators like me found a great additional functionality and apps, which allowed managing the workflow efficiently, leaving more time for the teaching. Questioning the students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 18, 2023

The web now is teeming with all kinds of educational podcasts covering various topics from politics to science and digital citizenship. For podcasts to reach audience they need to be distributed through a hosting platform such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, etc. What is a Podcast?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

And second, schools are inherently open environments, so districts try to open up network access to as many people as possible. Based on what they told us, we deployed a new firewall, upgraded all the software applications in our system and set up the system so it would notify us of any suspicious traffic. Customer Focused. Engagement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 20, 2019

In that class, we think of physical stuff — not digital — like running and exercising. But kids love technology’s apps and software. With the addition of Google Cardboard, you feel like you’re kicking that final soccer kick. While it’s an app, there is also access through desktops, Web App and Apple TV.

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techlearning

JUNE 24, 2018

Chicago, June 24, 2018 – Impero Software, a leading provider of classroom management, network and online safety software to schools today announced the latest version of its award-winning product, Impero Education Pro V7. It partnered with advocacy organizations to produce white papers at the 2017 and 2016 Digital Citizenship Summits.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This year’s event featured more than 800 sessions on various topics such as leadership, mathematics, STEAM, digital citizenship, literacy, English language arts, and more. It allows educators to easily find and access approved curriculum content and seamlessly share and build resources with colleagues, saving them time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Every time you download from a website or open an email attachment or update one of your online tools or software, you collect digital dust and grunge that affects the speed and efficiency of your computer. I forget which software I have (sure, I remember MS Office, but what about Google Earth and Celestia?) I love that.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Augmented Reality (AR) for Art and Design: Use AR applications to overlay digital elements on students’ physical artwork or designs, allowing for interactive presentations and enhancing creativity in art and design classes. Distance learning tools ensure educational continuity, enabling students to access resources remotely.

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

In order to protect learners, it’s essential for a K-12 district or school to use web filtering software. Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” Should schools have web filters? That means learning time won’t be disrupted.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 15, 2018

No matter how many redundancies are in place, if a student can’t access their cloud storage for a project they’re working on, if a teacher can’t get to lesson plan resources, or if a student started a project at school and can’t finish it at home, the excitement of learning melts away like ice cream on a hot day.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2018

I forget which software I have (sure, I remember MS Office, but what about Celestia?) Even better, you can access your work through Carbonite from anywhere with an internet connection. If you use Gmail, you can email up to 20 MB (or more through your Google Drive). I hate reformatting my computer. I love that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 23, 2017

A decade ago, accessing schoolwork from home was just about impossible. Now, it’s easy through sites like Google Drive and OneDrive. In short, the access to online storage and applications that today’s cloud technology provides us with is significantly easier, cheaper and more secure than any form of memory storage in the past.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Every time you download from a website or open an email attachment or update one of your online tools or software, you collect digital dust and grunge that affects the speed and efficiency of your computer. I forget which software I have (sure, I remember MS Office, but what about Google Earth and Celestia?) I love that.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Kasey and Al discuss how to protect students online and the ever-growing need for digital citizenship skills. We want teachers to know, for example, if a student is trying to access inappropriate, even dangerous online resources or if they’re being bullied or in distress. Digital Risk. It’s a Triangle, Not a Line.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. But there are options for districts that want to foster students’ digital skills and steer them away from more mischievous or devious outlets for their hacking. And those are just a few examples from recent months. Such misbehavior is not new.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2019

Implementing a cloud storage platform at a school is a great way to gather all this knowledge into one unified place that can be accessed by students. Many renowned names in the game, such as Blackboard and Google, are now offering their own cloud-based virtual classroom suites. Extended Access to Education.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. But there are options for districts that want to foster students’ digital skills and steer them away from more mischievous or devious outlets for their hacking. And those are just a few examples from recent months. Such misbehavior is not new.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. But there are options for districts that want to foster students’ digital skills and steer them away from more mischievous or devious outlets for their hacking. And those are just a few examples from recent months. Such misbehavior is not new.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 2, 2017

Remind students that most webtools and software are similar to others they already use–tools, toolbars, screen layout, and keyboard shortcuts to name a few. The top image above is from Google Drive; the second from Windows Explorer. Anyone who has access to these teachers’ computers can access all of their files.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2019

A Denial of Service — a DoS – is defined as: “…an interruption in an authorized user’s access to a computer network…” If I’m the “authorized user” and my brain is the “computer network”, this happens to me often. I spent about fifteen minutes trying to Google a layperson definition of this term and failed.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 24, 2021

Lisa shares a great Google Slides template and lesson idea — The Fake Blog Post! There is so much you can do at any level with this template, and it is a great way to talk about media, blogging, writing, digital citizenship, and more. Related: 6 FREE Google Templates for Creative Productivity. Stay with us here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2018

I forget which software I have (sure, I remember MS Office, but what about Celestia?) Even better, you can access your work through Carbonite from anywhere with an internet connection. If you use Gmail, you can email up to 20 MB (or more through your Google Drive). I hate reformatting my computer. I love that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Every time you download from a website or open an email attachment or update one of your online tools or software, you collect digital dust and grunge that affects the speed and efficiency of your computer. I forget which software I have (sure, I remember MS Office, but what about Google Earth and Celestia?) I love that.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

PORTLAND, Oregon – (September 21, 2018) Learning.com, a leader in providing digital literacy solutions for grades K-8, announced today that it joined the Google for Education Technology Partner Program.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Teq Online PD offers educators unlimited access to over 200 live and archived professional development sessions focused on the effective integration of technology into instruction. There are certification tracks on Google, Microsoft, Apple, SMART, among other topics, like online assessment, STEM, ELA, Math, Social Studies, and PBL.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2018

Mediawiki, the engine behind Wikipedia and Wiktionary , is a free software application written in the PHP programming language and well-suited to large online presences. Google Classroom. Google Classroom includes most of the basics of a traditional LMS, is easy to set up, and intuitive to learn.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 12, 2019

A Denial of Service — a DoS – is defined as: “…an interruption in an authorized user’s access to a computer network…”. The term “workaround” became popular in the latter half of the 20 th century as a method to circumvent a software problem but today, it applies any time you need to find an unusual and creative solution to a problem. #5:

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

What can be provided with low bandwidth and quick access limitations? Determine community Wifi access points that may be available still allowing for social distancing… parking lots for uploads and downloads, etc. Investigate possible home connect programs for students who do not have access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 29, 2018

Take a class of thirty students, tell them they are going to learn how to type only by using it in searches on google and creating reports in Microsoft Office. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 9, 2016

These are easy to access, safe, and quick. Considered by some as one of the best data backup software , it’s easy to use, intuitive,, backs up everything from files to SQL databases, and can zip and/or encrypt files. By far, the most reliable approach to backing up your data files is with an automatic cloud service.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The best things about eLearning are likely the flexibility and accessibility that come with online instruction: People can learn about things they are interested in or need help with, at their own pace, on their own time, and from nearly anywhere in the world! Staying organized is important since eLearning is so flexible and autonomous.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Websites like Code.org have a great approach to making coding accessible to all kids but still, too few students think they are smart enough to do these jobs. App developers can work for software companies, retailers, in healthcare, in the travel industry, for the entertainment industry, or in financial services.

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Tech Helpful

JULY 15, 2019

Every year I still go into the elementary classrooms and do lessons on the 9 elements of digital citizenship with concepts based on grade level appropriateness. The Digital Citizenship Adventures of Lady Lightning Fingers). I imported them into Google Drive. and the concept of the first book began!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

When you try to explain that technology, computers, and websites are easily accessible to anyone willing to think critically and solve problems, they laugh. Backwards Google. This site shows the Google search engine backwards as is everything you type into the search field. Chrome Experiments. Clean your monitor.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2018

Luckily for us due to the evolution of technology, everyone with an Android device or access to the internet can get the help needed to write and polish a paper. Similar apps: ColorNote, FairNote, Google Keep, Springpad, SE Notepad, Mindjet Maps. Do writing a great experience with the right software. 1 Take notes. 2 Research.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2016

Screencast tools may be web-based, software, or a browser add-on and include some or all of the following: a spotlight for the mouse. Record lessons that students can access anytime, anywhere. Once a project is complete, it can be uploaded as a pdf, an image, or a video to most major digital portfolios. Google Hangouts on Air.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 25, 2017

Because students couldn’t access school-based materials at home (for reasons like no internet or no digital device), I had to assign homework that could be completed without school resources, by themselves. digital communication (such as email, messaging, discussion boards, and/or forums) for real-time feedback on homework.

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