Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Today, we offer one more: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) What is UDL Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences that can accommodate individual learning differences. In order to do that, students need to be motivated, resourceful, and self-directed.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

You'll learn about these and more on a special extended episode of the podcast with Teresa Magpayo Castro and Ricardo Recinos. You'll learn to empathize with students who struggle with English as a second language as Teresa and Ricardo tell their own stories. Help every student become included in learning and become empowered.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 13, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Free Distance Learning Resources. Learn how to use the amazing Immersive Reader that makes learning accessible to all.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: MS Office. I choose below.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: MS Office. I choose below.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2022

To support educators in accessing quality and relevant professional learning tools at the beginning of the pandemic, we curated a list of micro-credentials that could be earned with a remote or hybrid classroom. We believe that high quality must also mean accessible and equitable. Are the colors accessible?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. Listen to This Post I’ll also be sharing more resources this week on my blog, podcast, and social media accounts and in my newsletter. Learn about 16 Free Resources for Schools Who Are Closing Due to Coronavirus Get prepared now.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. The four Hs in 4-H — Head, Heart, Hands and Health — embody values cultivated through experiential learning initiatives.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As educators, we have the responsibility to guide our students in using digital resources ethically and legally, ensuring they understand the implications of their actions in the digital space. In today’s post, I am sharing with you this collection of helpful resources you can use with your students to teach them about copyright.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

There are so many fantastic resources on AI out there, but I have been noticing that some of them feel very hype-ish and even written by AI. So, yesterday I asked educators on “X” (the new rebranded, Twitter, I guess) to share where they are learning about AI. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

All these resources are freely accessible from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Transform Your Classroom with Project-Based Learning and the Scientific Method We all know that hands-on exploration is the best way to engage students in the scientific method. And the best part? Research Quest sponsored this blog post.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. Without ensuring access as a foundational baseline, we can’t address other equity factors.”.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. Digital resources can play a significant role in expanding the accessibility of diverse materials.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2019

In this series we explore Powerful Learning, a set of principles to guide educators designing learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners, and incorporate technology in ways that contribute to closing the digital learning gap. Every student has a unique and “jagged” learning profile.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated this phenomenon, impacting teaching and learning for all students, especially students from underserved communities. Overnight, the modality of remote learning became necessary, and these underserved communities encountered the most difficulties.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery Education supporting innovative teaching and learning in the district.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 24, 2020

To keep students engaged in STEM learning during school closures, Vernier Software & Technology is offering a robust collection of free remote learning solutions for teachers and students. Students can perform their own analysis of the sample data and answer questions based on their results.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 18, 2024

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery Education supporting innovative teaching and learning in the district.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In this post, I’m excited to share with you a curated list of resources that I’ve found particularly valuable for science teachers and students. From interactive simulations to comprehensive lesson plans, these resources are designed to cater to various learning styles and bring the wonders of science to life.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Its ability to support the differentiation of instruction, connect the outside world to what’s being taught in the classroom, and maintain the continuity of learning in the face of a worldwide. Keep Reading Mining EdTech for Equity & Access: 5 Tools Built Into Common EdTech Resources.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

However, 39 percent of schools reported that lack of access to licensed professionals and mental health funding were major roadblocks to their efforts supporting student mental health. Nearly 90 percent of schools reported increased social and emotional support for students during the 2021-22 academic year.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. Students can access learning materials outside of school.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

This is the second of a three-part series looking at how social-emotional learning strategies can support teachers of students with learning differences during the pandemic. The challenge: Remote learning is inaccessible for my students. You can read part one here. First, educators had to rethink infrastructure.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Previous studies have noted that schools serving well-off communities are more likely to offer computer science than less-resourced schools. I like the challenge.”

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Discovery Education

MARCH 1, 2023

As teachers and students navigate the shifts in curriculum, technology, and learning experiences, it’s more important than ever for schools to provide emotional and wellness support for both teachers and students. We’ve pulled together activities and resources from Discovery Education to help support teacher and student wellness.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

Accessibility is an important topic in education and encompasses the classroom space, digital tools and resources and much more. Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment Is the classroom bursting with patterned borders on the bulletin boards and bright colorful posters/word walls/anchor charts?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The tools and resources my students use must generate discussion and are often used in a team or partner setting, as I strongly believe that student interaction supports our instructional goals. Epic allows for all students to research and learn about different topics. Vooks : Vooks is a wonderful resource for the PK-2 grade teacher.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2023

What would you do if you had $800 million to build a new nonprofit to support innovation in online learning? The $800 million underpinning the effort derived from a controversial decision by the two universities in 2021 to sell their edX online learning platform to 2U. And in retrospect, the timing of the sale was fortuitous.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2020

After schools switched from physical instruction to remote learning in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, districts and state leaders assured families they would get devices for students and the technology resources needed to do schoolwork at home. Some students will have had no education access for up to six months.

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Education Elements

MAY 9, 2023

More than three years after the onset of the global COVID-19 health pandemic, researchers are only beginning to scratch the surface of understanding how acute the long-term effects of the shuttering of schools and a shift to virtual and hybrid learning environments are having on students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced that its no-cost, augmented-reality (AR) learning resource— Sandbox AR —has surpassed the 1 million download milestone in the Apple iTunes store. Among the other immersive learning resources offered by Discovery Education are: Experience Edge at Hudson Yards.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

. — Today, SETDA is pleased to announce the release of a cybersecurity resource focused on small, rural, and under-resourced districts. It is the newest addition to SETDA’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Collection , available for access in their OER Commons site. “As For more information, please visit www.setda.org.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 27, 2017

For others we need to differentiate and make the content more accessible to accommodate for a disability. As classrooms and digital spaces become more ubiquitous educators must understand how the content they create and put in these online spaces must be made accessible for all. is accessibility. And the law is on their side.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

The interruption of in-person learning environments due to COVID-19 impacted everyone, but it particularly challenged those with specific learning needs. Students deserve the resources and support they need to fully engage in learning, and when you design for inclusion, everyone benefits.

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Hapara

AUGUST 8, 2022

Have you ever considered creating your own open educational resources (OER)? When you build your own, you can differentiate instruction and support every student with the specific learning content they need. Let’s take a look at how to develop K-12 open educational resources. Types of OER you can develop for K-12.

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