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MAY 23, 2018

While it offers many appealing pieces (homework assignment and grading, easy communication, and built-in metrics), one unique to Kiddom is their robust K-12 content library. The library is searchable by topic with preview features for selections. How to use the library. Why the content library is perfect for lesson planning.

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JULY 8, 2022

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. have online libraries included with student resources. Treat them exactly as though they were print books.

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JUNE 2, 2022

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants. Benefits of a School License.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the classroom A quick refresher This series of videos will give you a refresher on Hāpara tools or help you get acquainted with them if you’re new to Hāpara. Make a copy for your personal Workspace library if you’d like to save one and use it this year. We also believe in transparency and teaching digital citizenship along the way.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

What does E-rate have to do with digital citizenship? USAC online training video series. Other USAC E-rate video resources. The E-rate program was put into place to ensure that education institutions have access to the technological resources necessary to keep students and teachers connected. What if I get audited?

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

It has a huge library of videos and questions, covers a wide range of topics, and adapts to each student’s level. It has a huge library of questions, covers a wide range of topics, and adapts to each student’s level. Khan Academy is a website that provides online math and science education for students of all ages.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Integrating presentations in teaching is an accessible way to bring technology to the classroom and make the best digital tools available. Sway offers easy editing, like drop-in photos, videos, and other multimedia files. Pear Deck offers a library of templates from which teachers can choose to support the learning objectives.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2017

This year, on September 27, 2017, the American Association of School Librarians made a point to encourage their members to raise awareness about “overly restrictive blocking of legitimate, educational websites and academically useful social networking tools in schools and school libraries.”. Several educators echo Yates’ comments.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

When I started teaching, videos were a rarity. But the excuse I used, as did most of my colleagues, was: It takes too much time to find the right videos to support so many different personal demands. Now there are dozens of online free educational videos that address most every academic topic imaginable. It’s not anymore.

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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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MAY 14, 2021

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. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Open Library.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Here are the digital tools that will replace the paper-intensive tasks you’re accustomed to: Digital Note-taking Here’s traditional note-taking vs. digital note-taking: One feels like a blender on whip. The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 13, 2022

Some of my favorites include using Formative, Google Jamboard, and Nearpod, and Classkick, all of which are beneficial for connecting students in learning, whether in-person or remote and which enable educators to have access to data or information about where students are in the learning process. Digital portfolios.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. If they don’t want to write, they can record it as an audio or video file but it still must be 100 words. Another way to tie this celebration into literacy is to curate a list of one hundred favorite books students have read.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 2, 2022

The most advanced software offers graphic and annotation features and can even integrate a broad range of media such as videos, interactive contents, or 3D models. . The digital whiteboard, in other words, is a content-rich platform that everyone has access to at any point. Access your files from anywhere.

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Buncee

MARCH 29, 2022

April is School Library Month and it brings an opportunity to highlight the work done and impact made by librarians and media specialists. First sponsored in 1958 by the American Library Association (ALA), it originally got its start after the creation of the National Book Committee, a non-profit organization in 1954.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. If they don’t want to write, they can record it as an audio or video file but it still must be 100 words. Another way to tie this celebration into literacy is to curate a list of one hundred favorite books students have read.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Fun Facts About Groundhogs –video. Groundhog Day Digital Activities –grades 3-5. Groundhog Day for Kids –a video. Why Groundhogs Supposedly Predict the Weather –video. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. Groundhog Day Games.

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MAY 23, 2022

In the past, I’ve written about many of Kiddom’s features–the Content Library , SEL Rubrics, its partnership with OUR Curricula Resources to name a few, One quality that has always stood out to me as I explore each of their new features is this company listens to customers and responds to their needs. Want a little more?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For students and teachers navigating this digital landscape, a solid grasp of copyright laws is not just about legal compliance; it’s about cultivating a culture of respect for intellectual property, fostering ethical academic practices, and encouraging responsible digital citizenship.

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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. New features include an Organization Library, Shared Libraries, Co-Editing, and Learning Management System Integrations.

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MARCH 27, 2020

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist. Add videos of you discussing a project or welcoming them in the morning.

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APRIL 5, 2019

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants. Benefits of a School License.

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APRIL 13, 2020

The definition of digital literacy is pretty much what you’d expect: “the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.” ” –from the American Library Association. NorthstarDigLit.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Parents worry about what their children will find and do online, but schools can help students stay safe by teaching them the basics of digital citizenship. High school students got to create digital citizenship posters using Pic Collage , Piktochart , or Canva. This led into such topics as copyright and fair use.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Online Reading –when the classroom library isn’t available, use one of the many online libraries or story collections to inspire reading. Pick one that allows books to be downloaded to the student’s digital device so there are no issues with internet and WiFi when students are away from school.

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JANUARY 31, 2017

Let’s start with seven ways to blend technology into your everyday teaching: Include digital ebooks in your class library. Include online libraries with student resources. Expect digital class presentations to include video, audio, music, or a mixture of digital tools. Sub-category: Teaching, Writing.

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JUNE 19, 2017

ORIGO Stepping Stones (see my review here ), a comprehensive print and digital math program, has a variety of free math resources available for summer learning. 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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APRIL 4, 2019

Common Sense Media’s award-winning Digital Passport is the gold-standard in teaching digital citizenship to grades 3-5 (or Middle School). This free-to-schools online program mixes videos, games, quizzes, and the challenge of earning badges to teach students the concepts behind digital citizenship : Communication.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Autodesk’s Tinkercad platform recently released a new feature called Sim Lab that allows students to experiment with their 3D designs in a simulated space—similar to a video game. Sim Lab draws inspiration from children’s favorite video games, bringing the excitement of gaming into the design experience.

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JUNE 1, 2018

A School License is a PDF of one grade level tech curriculum or keyboarding curriculum that can be installed on any digital device in your school–iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, library computers, classroom computers, 1:1, Google Classroom–you name it. As many installs as the school wants for one low fee. How do you buy this?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Break through the stigma surrounding social media and learn how you can utilize it to foster communication with parents, develop and model digital citizenship skills with students, and grow personally in your field as an educator. How to Create Accessible and Equitable Library Collections.

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JUNE 27, 2017

Notes can be text, images, drawings, pictures, audio recordings, videos, PDFs, even captured webpages. This is great for students who don’t have access to the Internet (or WiFi) at home. Luckily, there are lots of how-to videos available both through the OneNote site and YouTube. Education uses.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Losing access to social media might be all it takes for students to follow the rules. In an age where many parents are not available to drive their children to a friend’s house or the library to work collaboratively on schoolwork, these virtual meeting options are quickly being accepted as part of the learning culture.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Instructions are both written and audio, making them accessible to lots of learners. They invest virtual cash, research their strategy with over a hundred videos and tutorials, and compete against classmates and the world to see how successful they would be if they were using their money. Tools for financial literacy .

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JULY 27, 2018

Increase accessibility. access to Kiddom Academy for administrators. early access to new products and influence over future ones. For more on how Kiddom makes teaching easier, watch this video : More on Kiddom. Kiddom’s Content Library Makes Differentiation Faster Than Ever. Provide change in pedagogic frameworks.

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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. By following the videos (available on YouTube or Vimeo), tutorials, and PDFs, students complete one (or more) of the beginning level apps. App Inventor. MS/HS; free.

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