Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. . ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the best flashcard apps available for the iPad, each offering unique features to cater to diverse learning styles. Flashcard Apps for iPad Here are our top picks for best flashcard apps for iPad : 1. The app’s interface is intuitive, making it accessible for all ages.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2023

When it comes to writing on the iPad, there’s an abundance of applications out there, each offering unique features and tools to enhance your writing experience. That said, for heavier writing tasks, I personally prefer to connect a keyboard to my iPad. It stands out with its user-friendly interface and beautiful design templates.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Throughout my journey in educational technology, both as a former teacher and as a researcher, I’ve encountered a myriad of ways in which iPads are being utilized to enhance the educational experience. iPad Protective Case Safety first!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

People love using finger swipes on iPads and iPhones. The most popular iPad-iPhone swipes typically involve gestures that facilitate navigation, multitasking, and interacting with apps. The most popular iPad-iPhone swipes typically involve gestures that facilitate navigation, multitasking, and interacting with apps.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s digitally-driven educational landscape, the iPad has emerged as more than just a gadget; it’s a dynamic learning companion. As educators and parents, we constantly seek ways to make technology a seamless part of the learning process. That’s why I’ve put together this iPad cheat sheet for students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The debate between choosing iPads and Chromebooks for classroom use is a topic of keen interest for educators, administrators, and parents alike. Both iPads and Chromebooks bring their unique flavors to the classroom. iPads : User Interface and Apps: iPads have a very intuitive, user-friendly interface.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

When a Hammocks Middle School seventh grader was selected as the winner of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent’s Holiday Card Award in December, it was hard to believe her artwork, “ Holidays by the Beach ,” was created on an iPad. They, too, used their iPads to create their winning designs.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

With the advance of technology and especially mobile technology, all these hardships become a thing of the past. These apps offer specialized courses, step by step guides and lessons, video tutorials, access to online teachers, and many more. Flowkey Flowkey is another great piano learning app for iPad.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With the iPad’s intuitive interface and high-resolution display, it serves as the perfect canvas for this form of digital artistry. In this post, we’ll explore a variety of photo collage apps suited for the iPad, each offering unique features and functionalities.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Related: Best Animation Apps for iPad Guitar Apps for iPad Here are our top picks for guitar apps for iPad: 1. GarageBand GarageBand isn’t just a fantastic introduction to music creation on the iPad, it’s also incredibly versatile for guitarists. What sets it apart for me is its real-time feedback feature.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In today’s digital age, the art of handwriting remains an essential skill, one that bridges the gap between tradition and technology. With the advent of iPads, a new realm of possibilities has opened up for teaching and enhancing handwriting skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2024

Here’s what I came up with: have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones to make access the internet easier. My external battery charger died and my iPad ran out of juice on the flight home. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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SpeechTechie

JULY 20, 2022

When the iPad came out in 2010, I was skeptical. The App Store filled with apps designed for SLPs (still relevant also) and schools invested in carts and equipping all their staff with an iPad. Apple still pumps out new iPads but there is much less talk about them. The newest iPads are relatively inexpensive at $329.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The apps offer access to a wide variety of step-by-step lessons, video tutorials, and interactive activities to help users learn guitar playing in fun and engaging ways. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+ 2. Songsterr Tabs Songsterr is another good app for learning to play guitar.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

PictureThis PictureThis is a great plant identification app for both Android and iPhone/iPad. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+ 2. PlantSnap PlantSnap is another popular plant identification app that is available for Android and iPhone/iPad.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 25, 2018

In today’s world, technology is increasingly becoming predominant in schools. Students nowadays have access to the latest and up to date technology. Data label, an online label manufacturing company, conducted a survey recently where people were asked whether they feel technology in schools has had positive effects on children.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 18, 2023

My hopes are that we change the lives of kids and we provide access to some of our students who traditionally don’t have it so they can experience some success and maybe move on and achieve whatever their dreams are,” Jasper County High School principal Jim Strength told WGXA News. Exciting news! A big shoutout to @dpvils ! ?

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

After COVID shuttered campuses in March 2020, forcing schools to pivot to remote learning, the city spent more than $360 million to buy 725,000 iPads and Chromebooks. That seismic shift made devices more accessible to students than ever before — and has now pushed some teachers to fold technology more often into their lesson plans.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

We’d look at another school that has technology, and we’re like, ‘Wow … I wish we had those possibilities.’”. In addition to technology and access, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools receive extensive teacher training, support, and the opportunity to engage in a unique, immersive curriculum to leverage technology in their classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Geography Awareness Week is supported by access to materials and resources for teachers, parents, community activists, and all geographically minded global citizens. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Administrators, technology leaders, classroom teachers, and educators in all roles have persevered as they taught each and every one of their students during a global pandemic. Leah Sparks, executive director of technology for Kanawha County Schools, was concerned that the schools might not re-open during the school year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2015

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Q: I have a video on my classroom computer I want to use on my iPad. like email, you must put materials in DropBox to access them from there (I know–Duh, but that requires planning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2018

In considering the question, Is technology outpacing you? , let’s first look at technology’s place in the current education landscape. We gush over new hardware like iPads and Chromebooks. We gush over new hardware like iPads and Chromebooks. But truthfully, technology is less a magic wand than a unicorn.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2010

In my last post I wrote about some iPad apps that I thought were must adds for administrators and educators alike. Groupboard : Turns your iPad into a collaborative whiteboard. After sharing my excitment about the iPad with a social studies teacher today we decided to purchase two of these for the department in lieu of a laptop.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MAY 21, 2019

After we have learned about the different accessibility features embedded in iPad we move to Mac and show you what it offers in terms of assistive technology to help students with learning.read more.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 2, 2010

Yesterday after receiving my iPad I quickly reached out to my PLN for some suggestions on which apps to download. Cloud Browse : Easily access Flash, JAVA, and Google Docs. Delicious : Access all your bookmarks quickly and easily. Once logged in you will then have easy access to all of your Google Apps!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 20, 2021

we have a access to our income streams on our digital devices. Any moderately-talented hacker can access your computer’s webcam and microphone remotely. VPNs can be used on phones, desktops, laptops, iPads, and more. If this sounds onerous, it’s worse to have your identity highjacked or your online access corrupted.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2023

A first grade student is trying to read a passage on her iPad. Voice technology — especially the use of an AI bot that talks back to the learner — has injected reading practice with the kind of feedback that was only possible with one-on-one tutoring before. A digital avatar Amira, clad in olive green, is listening.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

APRIL 2, 2019

Below is a collection of some iPad apps you might want to try. Some of these apps provide access to free eBooks and several other.read more Looking for some good library apps other than Kindle and Kobo?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 19, 2022

When testing moved online, it became painfully apparent to teachers how little students knew about using digital devices other than the internet, some apps, and iPads. A study from the company found that half of 18-24-year olds have limited access to a laptop, tablet or PC. It’s for college credit and starts next Monday!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2015

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Q: Typing on the iPad keyboard is slow. You have to access two different screens to type most messages. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning. Learn how to use the amazing Immersive Reader that makes learning accessible to all. Free Distance Learning Resources.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Access a library of shapes, containers, stylized fonts and more. With the free version get access to 3 documents with up to 3 collaborators. Concept Mapping Tools. Brainstorming Canvases.

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EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Technology integration can be difficult. Often times when schools go one-to-one with iPads, teachers continue to do what they’ve always done. It’s not that using technology iPads as a substitut e for pen and paper is “bad.” What tasks can students now undertake that were previously inconceivable without the technology?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Geography Awareness Week is supported by access to materials and resources for teachers, parents, community activists, and all geographically minded global citizens. Atlas –Barefoot World Atlas is an interactive 3D globe for iPad. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. BatchGeo—map locations.

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