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Smartphones in the classroom

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In my summer digital citizenship classes, the biggest question I get is how to control student cell phone usage. Luckily, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Andrew Carroll, former High School teacher, has a great analysis of the problem and discussion of solutions below: How to control smartphone usage in classroom?

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What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education

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Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . The top ten digital technology trends are all about building the intelligent digital mesh,” says David W.

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Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum?

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From art to literature, computer programs are being used to make analysis – identify authenticity, cross-connections, and patterns. Kids are fond of using gadgets such as iPads and smartphones as part of having fun. If you thought that teaching your kids to code will only prepare them for an IT-related field, then you thought wrong.

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

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Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. 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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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

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Data collection and analysis are cornerstones for many STEM and STEAM programs but they’re not just about math. can of soda, and smart enough to automatically sync with your desktop, smartphone, or iPad. They teach students how to think critically and solve evidence-based problems.

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Beyond Digital Literacy: How EdTech Fosters Children’s Social-Emotional Development

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The meta-analysis found that SEL promotes a variety of academic, emotional and social benefits for learners. Apps for smartphones use cloud computing to manage learning systems that include real-time sounds and 3D videos. There are many new learning strategies that are developing from affective computing.

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Summer Reads for Teachers

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Digital Citizenship in Action: Empowering Students to Engage in Online Communities. More and more, educators are shifting their approach to digital citizenship to focus less on the “don’ts” and more on the “do’s.” unSpun: Finding Facts in a World of Disinformation.