Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. International Children’s Digital Library. Open Library.

Libraries 124

Libraries Mobility eBook Android 124

EdNews Daily

MAY 14, 2019

While there are still eBooks being consumed, it is dwarfed by the amount of time people of all ages now spend on short-form reading of “throw away” information that is mostly media articles or social. Looking up definitions is manual. They miss words that could so easily be digital pop-up definitions. Highlighting is manual.

Smartphone 235

Smartphone eBook iPhone Laptops 235

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 12, 2020

We're excited to be holding our third Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Sustainability in Libraries ," online (and for free) this Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

Libraries 36

Libraries Conference OER System 36

Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 14, 2022

Open education definitions: SPARC and Lumen. Open access definitions: SPARC and OSI. Open Textbook Library. The EDUCAUSE Open Education Resources library: read the three “7 Things…” articles under “Key Resources” and explore the rest ( [link] ). use images found from this library page . ACRL Standards.

Exercises 91

Exercises LMS Analysis UDL 91

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, research suggests that taking notes by hand may be more effective than typing (though this is not yet definitive ). See this article on how ebooks stack up to paper books.). Instead of communicating directly, many are instead choosing to filter all communications through their mobile devices. Smartphones.

Technology 431

Technology Classroom Smartphone Laptops 431

TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Not only are we graced with libraries and bookstores full of all kinds of stories and information, but we also have the vast catalogues of online info and eBooks. ” Reading on an electronic device however, can damage your eyes, especially if you frequently visit various websites to read articles. Synced With Your Devices.

Smartphone 68

Smartphone Mobility Tablets Android 68

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 12, 2023

Mobile apps have made it super easy for kids to learn in fun and engaging ways, anywhere anytime. The app embeds over 10.000 archived articles covering various high-interest topics in areas such as science, sports, world news, technology, arts, and entertainment. News-O-Matic articles are ideal for learners 6 to 14.

iPhone 100

iPhone Khan Academy Android iPad 100

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Can vacant parking lots be redeveloped into libraries for children in “reading deserts?” But this narrow definition of efficacy obscures what may be working exceptionally well for some children, and poorly for others. Can a pacifier accurately monitor children’s neurodevelopment, based on their sucking patterns? 27-28, 2018.

Company 128

Company Conference Mobility Robotics 128

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Now, between the number of online information sites and the proliferation of social media apps, plus near constant mobile phone use, determining a story’s credibility seems to call for advanced detective skills. For her students, Whitehead often uses definitions from the Stony Brook University Center for News Literacy.

Strategy 40

Strategy Libraries Social Media Digital Learning 40

NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 3, 2017

But, there is NOT just one right way to do library. But should a formal makerspace need to be a part of every school library? . At conferences, librarians share with me that their administrators insist they devote significant library real estate to 3D printing and a variety of other maker equipment.

Libraries 61

Libraries Robotics Maker Movement Mobility 61

Brainscape

MAY 5, 2022

Brainscape's web and mobile app has been engineered to help students learn (and remember) common Mandarin vocabulary and grammar TWICE as fast as traditional study techniques. Like a regular dictionary, Pleco provides the definition and pronunciation of new words, as well as how to use them in a sentence.

Learning 52

Learning Study Google Course 52

mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

DECEMBER 14, 2014

As Joyce Valenza mentions in her article Edublogs (discovery) time! Most definitely! Yes, I did indeed vote in the Library/Librarian blog category, but I am refraining from publicly mentioning my choices in this blog. the Edublog Award lists are a great place to "scout for, shop for, or discover inspirational voices."

Wiki 56

Wiki Twitter Libraries Mobility 56

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

At the bottom of this article, all the winners are listed in reverse order of the top-most “EduJedi” Level of award attainment. Most recently they unveiled a new mobile Innovation Lab. Four different categories of proficiency were celebrated in the National Digital Transition Survey Awards. This year, St.

Survey 130

Survey Elementary Software System 130

Graphite Blog

JANUARY 10, 2020

Websites, articles, feeds, and newsletters Facilitating Challenging Conversations in the Classroom (by the Teaching Center at Washington University in St. Louis): This article features best practices for prepping classrooms to have tough conversations about cultural and political issues. National LGBT-Supportive Organization s (U.S.)

Resources 98

Resources Classroom Video Strategy 98

Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Instead of focusing only on screen time, this article will cover how teachers and students can use devices and consume media in more deliberate and mindful ways -- what Common Sense calls "media balance." Note: Message and data charges from mobile providers may apply.) can also be a helpful resource for families.

Classroom 98

Classroom Smartphone Digital Citizenship Google 98

NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 17, 2019

Here’s the definitive answer in the form of a tweet from Springshare itself : Now, back to the session. It’s hard to imagine not fully realizing the potential for our mobile devices as learning tools. enhancing every-day learning experiences–media-rich annotations of historic places, libraries (shelves, books?),

Trends 42

Trends Libraries OER Microsoft 42

Fractus Learning

MAY 6, 2015

The physical text could pose problems because students with visual difficulties or mobility issues could have difficulty reading from a handout. To meet the challenges of vocabulary, I use a free flashcard generator called Quizlet to pre-teach vocabulary terms contained within the article.

UDL 40

UDL Meeting Mobility Libraries 40

EdTechTeam

MARCH 29, 2017

There are a lot of definitions of creativity in the education world today. After doing a lot of research, it was my colleague, Sergio Villegas who gave me a simple and useful definition that I love: “Creativity means creating or making a change to something that improves that thing for someone else.” What is Creativity in Education?

Mobility 40

Mobility Google Libraries Groups 40

NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 11, 2018

And it’s kinda in our ballpark to ensure that appropriate choices are easily available on both desktops and mobile devices. The top menu offers the usual Web, images, videos, and news and adds meanings, definitions and, as an option, products. It is also available as a mobile app for iOS and Android.

eBook 43

eBook Android Google Mobility 43

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 31, 2017

Tomorrow (Thursday, June 1st) is our second of three Library 2.017 mini-conferences: "Digital Literacy + Fake News," being held online ( and for free ) from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). We invite all library professionals, educators, students, and others to participate this event.

Conference 34

Conference Libraries Blackboard Social Media 34

TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 8, 2015

To push it further, one definition of disruption might be a bottom-up cause that substantially effects the ecology it is a part of (e.g., ” The article goes on to point out some examples of this kind of dilemma, and how certain businesses responded. Planned obsolescence of mobile technology. Rising cost of universities.

Examples 40

Examples Classroom Maker Movement Social Media 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2017

We're excited to announce the keynote panelists for our our second of three Library 2.017 mini-conferences: "Digital Literacy + Fake News," which will be held online ( and for free ) on Thursday, June 1st, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join the Library 2.0 YouTube channel.

Conference 34

Conference Blackboard Libraries Social Media 34

Brainscape

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Either way, teaching your kids at home definitely causes a little anxiety in parents who haven’t had to be a part of a classroom in many, many years. Here’s an article on parenting a child with ADHD. This is called the zone of proximal development and you can read all about it in the linked article. It makes sense.

Exercises 52

Exercises Meeting Adaptive Learning Course 52

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

According to the CoSN report, the standard definition of hurdles is a roadblock that forces schools to slow down, prepare themselves, and then make the leap. His district also ensured that apartment complexes and mobile home parks could access WiFi with overnight placements of minibuses with hotspots.

Learning 81

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 81

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. How does your library manage digital collections? Is your library mobile friendly? More information at [link].

Conference 44

Conference Classroom Libraries Common Core 44

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

To make sure your computer or mobile is configured for Zoom, please visit zoom.us/test. She has published articles in Educational Leadership, The Learning Professional, and Phi Delta Kappan. He is co-author of the book “Academic Librarianship by Design” and editor of the book “Crucible Moments: Inspiring Library Leadership”.

Conference 36

Conference Kaplan Learning Libraries 36

The Daring Librarian

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Plus, I love sleeping on a plane and I''ve read a lot of articles about how they do NOT wash the airplane pillows & blankets. I want for home and to put one in my Library, too! I also bought one for our library kitchen for PD events. I also bought this for my library kitchen - to offer jewelry cleaning during my Tech PD!

iPad 66

iPad Twitter iPhone Libraries 66

ProfHacker

DECEMBER 1, 2017

If you know anyone who frequently works out of coffee shops or public libraries or who travels a lot, a VPN’s really important for security. Along similar lines, there’s a new game (I haven’t yet tried this one) called Ex Libris that challenges players to build the most stunning library so they can be named Grand Librarian.

Libraries 75

Libraries Data Smartphone Groups 75

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, The End of Library" Stories (and the Software that Seems to Support That).

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. How does your library manage digital collections? How does your library manage digital collections? Read more here.

Conference 53

Conference Digital Badges Libraries Education 53

TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 8, 2015

A twitter chat can help teachers develop their PLN—as they figure out whom to follow, find great infographics and articles, and connect with other educators locally and globally. Mobile Learning. Twitter is always a great resource for PD, but some teachers either don’t have time to use it or don’t know how. Personalized Learning.

Twitter 40

Twitter Differentiated Instruction Digital Citizenship Meeting 40

TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

So self-guided inquiry-based and mobile learning. The Wired article editorializes, “Unless every family homeschools their children—a prospect that even homeschooling advocates say is untenable—it will remain an individualized solution to a social need.” I can see that happening with school. Adaptive learning apps.

Khan Academy 40

Khan Academy Libraries MOOC eBook 40

TeacherCast

MAY 8, 2019

The information in each of these sections is intended to give the reader a taste of what is possible while also providing links to full articles or podcasts on the topic. When “Professional Podcasters” get together and talk about podcasting, they have an extremely strict definition that has rung true for just over a decade.

Video 68

Video Social Media Google Conference 68

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

” Via PBS Newshour : “GOP reinstates usage of ‘ illegal alien ’ in Library of Congress ’ records.” “The UK government has published its 2016 HE White Paper, entitled Success as a Knowledge Economy: Teaching Excellence, Social Mobility and Student Choice,” the Times Higher Education reports.

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Company 46

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2014

We''re building new calendars for major conferences and events in the library, education, museum, and nontraditional education arenas--you can access these calendars through the top menu of the website. Partner Announcements EdTechReview : Introducing New EdTechReview: The new website is mobile friendly and responsive. Check it out.

Conference 50

Conference Education Learning Google 50

Learning in Hand

JANUARY 6, 2015

The message might be a summary, quote, definition, notes, data, weblink, hashtag, or other informational tidbits. If you don’t place any text at the top of bottom regions of the background, you can always crop the image after you’ve saved it to your Photo Library. Pixlr is a mobile app (iOS, Android, Fire) and web app.

Android 40

Android iPad Video Social Media 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 21, 2016

” Another new phrase originated in the 1960s, at first via articles in educational psychology journals: “attention deficit.” After all, if you look through these definitions and usages, you can see that the noun is accompanied by all sorts of verbs. We seek it too much; we hold it too little. We pay attention.

Technology 40

Technology Course Facebook Examples 40