Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

EdTech is an area where the use of AI has flown largely under the radar thus far but has the potential to reimagine the student/teacher relationship and improve student outcomes across the board. Salak has developed insights and predictions for the future of AI in EdTech and would be happy to share them.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2019

Customize Your Experience with the EdTech Insider Program. EdTech Insiders gain access to personalized content recommendations and our most in-depth, premium articles, videos and more. Thank you for making EdTech a part of your workday. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 01/15/2019 - 11:52. As always, we’re here to help.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

TCEA 2019: How One K–12 Principal Put Google Classroom to Work. Google Classroom has changed the game for teachers. Denise Neeb and Candace Tickle of the Lubbock Independent School District shared their success with Google Classroom at the annual Texas Computer Education Association Convention & Exposition in San Antonio.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Using Google Docs and Sheets, the coaches with expertise in specific topics worked together to create the activities, blending topics such as literacy with technology.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms. The Economist Intelligence Unit, with some help from Google for Education , explored the critical role of technology in the classroom in the recently released report, “ Fostering exploration and excellence in 21st century schools.” Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. With Google's G Suite already deeply integrated into the classroom for educators , Valver and his colleagues realized they could use the digital classroom tool to help educators become education technology experts.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can balance privacy and security protocols. It also is important to have clear designations and parameters governing what devices may be used , what data may be collected and shared, who can access the data and how they access it. Technology Planning Starts with an Assessment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

At the site level, she observed many changes to the accessibility of content, with m ore teachers harnessing Canvas to organize their lessons and instruction, realizing that accessibility for students must be 24/7. All teachers have online options (Canvas or Google Classroom). Choices for how work is submitted, paper or digital.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Then, it generated a short essay for me with three errors. (I

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can use virtual reality to fit students' learning needs. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Joe Marquez.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Arkansas’ LISA Academy public charter school district today announced the renewal of its partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Discovery Education is the global edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Discovery, Inc.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2019

Rachael is a Google Certified Educator with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Blog: [link] Twitter: @RachaelEdu Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find more strategies for connecting students and teachers for productive learning. Technology should be used to increase access to learning opportunities for all children. by Joe Marquez.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, I'll share six apps fo r digital note-taking and my experiences with each. I'll also give you a peek at my first testing of Google NotebookLM. It needs to be accessible to you on your computer, on your phone, on any device you use.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

While traditional professional development is important — in-person and group education — today’s teachers need access to fast approaching and more relevant opportunities that cater to their personal goals. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 teachers can gamify their classroom. by Joe McAllister.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how libraries can use makerspaces to teach STEM! It’s a coffeehouse feel, warm and inviting,” Superintendent Shawn Bishop told EdTech for a previous story. IT administrators must make sure there are enough manageable wireless access points and switches in the library to ensure proper capacity and coverage.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 23, 2020

Public hot spots, school WiFi accessible in the school parking lot, etc. Using Chromebooks and G Suite without Wifi or low connectivity is relatively easy, but EdTech and IT teams should set up offline access for everyone ( Gmail and Drive ). Here are the key steps in the process, along with useful Google support links.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A special Valentine's Day Episode of 10MT with Links to Tools and Tech I Use From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Google Drive [link]. Google Calendar [link]. Do you want to know my productivity tips and tricks? How about what I use for digital film class? Apple Watch [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Mandy Froehlich on episode 192 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech. Vicki: Happy EdTech Tool Tuesday. Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

You can use Google Forms or the Google calendar. Write them in Word or Google Docs. class calendar created in Google Docs–edited by anyone with permissions (you, grade-level teachers, older students) and embedded into class websites, blogs. Twitter blasts to remind students of due dates.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Millions of students lack the ability to access the internet from home — a problem compounded by increasing expectations from educators that students do so to complete homework and research. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how one-to-one computing programs are boosting digital equity for K–12 students. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

With a focus on the social-emotional component of instruction, he utilized a master Google Slide deck coupled with one of the Eduprotocols skills such as Number Mania or Iron Chef and the content he was covering. He can be found on Twitter @T4edtech and on his YouTube Channel Transformative Edtech. T4Edtech #edtech.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Tom Mullaney on episode 257 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Google Jamboard is a fun interactive app. You just download it on Google Play or iTunes and use it with your touch Chromebook or iPad after listening to Tom Mullaney share how it works.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out what professional development your teachers need to run a successful makerspace ! MORE FROM EDTECH: Read how educators are incorporating computer science into their curriculum ! Makerspaces in Schools Make Coding Accessible to Students. To me, it’s the ultimate equitable-access space.”.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

“[It’s] imperative that schools lead the way, not just in offering stronger STEM programming, but in advocating for it with the community and championing it with students — especially at the K–12 level, where they are first exposed to it,” Ryan Petersen writes for EdTech. by Dan Tynan. Dan Tynan is a freelance writer based in San Francisco.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 4, 2019

The Chromebook App Hub — a new resource to help teachers find and integrate Google educational apps in the classroom — will launch later this year, Google announced today at SXSW EDU 2019 in Austin, Texas. Sam Houston Independent School District , told EdTech. “A New Chromebook App Hub Speeds the Search for K–12 Classroom Apps.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

Nearpod or Pear Deck, Google Classroom or Canvas, Flipgrid or Adobe Spark? Most of the training was put together to assist teachers with the basics of integrating technology such as using Google Classroom or Canvas. One, all assignments were created so that students could have access 24/7. What did one do?

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Where traditionally, these are good options and ones that are still being used today, there is one option that many EdTech Brands overlook. How Should EdTech Companies Treat Instructional Coaches? How can Edtech companies support Instructional Coaches? What do school districts expect from Coaches? Masters of the Curriculum.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Wyoming’s Holy Name Catholic School (HNCS) today announced a new multi-year partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education. These learning opportunities for teachers help schools recognize the full return on their edtech investment. Also, all HCNS educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 17, 2017

John Sowash shares ideas on the 10-Minute Teacher Episode 35 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Many of these tools and tips will work for any device that can access the Web. Want to hear more about edtech and apps? Listen to Jennifer Gonzalez talk about 5 Edtech Tools to Try.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Edtech spoke with Leila Nuland, managing research director for K-12 at Hanover research to discuss some of the trends surrounding computer science in K–12 and how to overcome issues of accessibility and underrepresentation in certain populations. EDTECH: Where can schools start to invest to help include more underrepresented students?

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : Balancing Act: Cybersecurity in the Connected Classroom. The device’s features also include web search filters that are quite granular; for instance, granting teachers and administrators greater access than students or restricting a student’s access to content based on age or grade level. by John Breeden II.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: CSee how schools use virtual reality to improve assistive learning programs. MORE FROM EDTECH: How to keep accessibility in mind for the modern K–12 classroom. Myriad programs are available for teachers, such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, to help craft the best learning experience for students. .

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

For educators who like to create their own assessments, platforms like Google Forms have been a godsend. . Google now has a better solution. Locked Mode, a new feature in Google Forms and Classroom, allows educators to lock down the testing environment on school-managed Chromebooks. . Can’t Access Locked Mode?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

COAST students will also have access to tools such as 3D printers and a 5-kilowatt solar panel , as well as professional software such as AutoCAD. . District teachers learned to use Google Classroom and Google’s G Suite apps. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning has developed in K–12 over the years.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about the roles educators play in meeting the demand for cybersecurity experts. The department awarded a share of $3 million to six states to improve high school CTE students’ access to post-secondary education and STEM careers. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag.

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