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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Have you ever stepped into a classroom decked out with technology, but the learning goals for the technology weren’t clear? But if technology isn’t paired with good teaching and a tie-in to the subject matter, what’s the point? What kind of tools and resources do you use?

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JULY 13, 2023

Here are some effective strategies to help you prepare from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew: The 4 Proven Strategies To Boost Your Exam Preparation One of the most stressful periods in a person’s life is when exams are looming. In this article, we will go over some proven strategies to help you prepare for exams.

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MAY 18, 2023

Read how to draft an IB extended essay below Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the International Baccalaureate Program IB is a rigorous two-year project for personal and academic development. The requirements guide discussions to ensure the article meets the standards for successful research. Many students dread IB essays.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The article’s about 1000 words and well worth the read: Simulations as a Teaching Strategy – Everything You Need to Know. This is why gamification and wider simulation strategies hold huge value in educational facilities across the globe. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MAY 9, 2022

Technology is present in kids’ worlds now more than ever before. Whether it be social media, school use or gaming, students are almost always on some sort of digital application. I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. Where we started .

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

There are growing concerns about students' mental well-being as well as inter- and intra-personal skills, which have only been magnified by not only the pandemic but also advances in technology as a result of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level.

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JANUARY 5, 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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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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MARCH 14, 2022

Virtual Reality is one of the hottest newish education strategies that keeps getting better. Here’s an excellent article from eSchool News about using VR to better understand topics traditionally considered complex: VR helps students visualize complex information. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I’m reposting this article for my readers. When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. Even a decade ago, technology was an extra class in student schedules where now, it is a life skill. Kindergartners love technology.

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APRIL 20, 2022

Yes, teachers know students don’t have all of the skills they need for the technology required in education, but who has time to teach it? Newsweek has an interesting article addressing exactly that: How Schools Can Find the Time To Teach Digital Literacy Skills. 5 Strategies to Assess Student Knowledge.

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MAY 15, 2024

With the rise of smartphones and other technological advancements, keeping track of your child’s location has become more convenient than before. This article aims to delve into approaches and factors to consider when monitoring your child’s whereabouts while respecting their privacy and building trust.

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MAY 17, 2022

And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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JANUARY 20, 2022

Teaching Channel addresses this in this fascinating article: 10 Ways to Manage Difficult Families. Here are articles from Ask a Tech Teacher that our readers have found useful: 8 Ways Parents and Teachers Support Remote Teaching. Teaching Basic Cybersecurity Measures To Everyday People (For Parents of Digital Natives).

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SEPTEMBER 14, 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. What’s Tomorrow’s Digital Student Look Like.

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

Here’s a great article in K-12 Dive on that subject: Geography, socioeconomics created significant variation in pandemic learning plans. For more about teaching during the pandemic, check out these articles from Ask a Tech Teacher: 10 Digital Platforms to Teach Remotely. But they vary. 10 Tips for Teaching Remotely.

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APRIL 26, 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. Share it in the comments below.

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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. IT Pro has an interesting article discussing the importance of digital literacy: Digital literacy is as important as reading and writing, Vodafone claims.

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JULY 28, 2020

Digital citizenship will be more important than ever this fall as most students will return to school virtually, in one form or another. To address this, we've pulled together a collection of short digital citizenship activities that students can complete independently, or with parents or caregivers.

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The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 5, 2020

They are ensuring their students and staff have the technology and internet connectivity needed for success in modern times. Along with this shift comes the responsibility of ensuring every educator understands the importance of, and knows how to teach, digital citizenship at every grade level. This is no surprise.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Integrating technology into instruction and learning is a way of life for educators today. But it can be a struggle to understand how to use classroom technology in meaningful ways. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts.

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JANUARY 13, 2022

Education Week caught up with select teachers and instructional coaches who shared their thoughts on some essential practices to effectively implement technology into the practice of teaching. Check otu these articles: 16+ Websites on Assessments. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, discover how high school education is shifting towards personalized learning. Gain insight into the strategies administrators are using to meet the changing needs of teen students. Technology advances and education evolves at an unprecedented pace. Thank goodness for technology! Here are five benefits.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Over the past months, I’ve cataloged many of those for you in short articles that provide an overview, pedagogic characteristics, and educational applications. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Luckily, there are lots of options. The Wild and Amazing World of Augmented Reality.

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JUNE 8, 2023

It’s called a “Growth Mindset” In an Edsurge article by Rupa Gupta, former Redesign Administrator at Burnett Middle School in San Jose, Calif., It’s called a “Growth Mindset” In an Edsurge article by Rupa Gupta, former Redesign Administrator at Burnett Middle School in San Jose, Calif.,

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MAY 31, 2022

Check out these articles if you’re looking for more: Does Mindfulness Make Your Class Better? 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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JUNE 6, 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. Today’s tip: Ten Best MS Word Tips.

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MARCH 16, 2020

But even if students are comfortable with technology, learning online requires its own norms and procedures, many of which will be new to students who are used to learning in a face-to-face classroom. The lesson plans listed here are all available for free as part of Common Sense Education's K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum.

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AUGUST 21, 2019

If you missed this article over at ReadiLearn , here are my thoughts about teaching technology in kindergarten: Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology. When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. Kindergartners love technology.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has written a great article on behavioral learning in the classroom. Knowledge of behavioral theory empowers educators to create tailored strategies enhancing both classroom management and students’ performance efficiently. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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APRIL 1, 2024

There are several strategies parents can use to support their children effectively. In this article, we’ll talk about the common challenges we might run into as parents in fourth grade and share some down-to-earth tips on how to tackle them, making the journey smoother for both our kids and us.

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APRIL 15, 2020

Articles on #CoronaVirus you won’t want to miss: Resources You Need During #COVID19. Teaching During #CoronaVirus–An Old Strategy That’s Perfect. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Teaching Online During #COVID19. Teaching Online During #COVID19–More from my Inbox. coronavirus.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Its a destination, always fresh with reviews of apps, video, books and more as well as advice for teaching with technology and outstanding curriculum. The updated, ready-to-teach digital citizenship lessons address realistic challenges and dilemmas faced by today’s students. This Is Me (Digital Footprint & Identity).

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MAY 16, 2024

In this article, we will emphasize effective time management tips for your dissertation. Utilize Reminders And Calendars In the present technological age, many online applications are available to help you manage your time effectively. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JUNE 13, 2022

You probably know the most common tech problems faced last year like hooking digital devices to the school WiFi, running a tech-infused lesson, or what students face with technology. Review problem-solving strategies that students can rely on (like ‘How did you solve this in the past’). Annotate a PDF.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

More and more, digital citizenship skills like balancing screen time with other activities, being kind to others online, and knowing what’s OK and not OK to share online are essential at the elementary school level. But working digital citizenship lessons into an already-packed daily schedule can be a challenge for most teachers.

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JUNE 15, 2021

Educators participate in this five-week hands-on quasi-writer’s workshop to learn about widely-available digital tools that will help their students develop their inner writer. Resources include videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects. Be prepared for and enthusiastic about using technology tools in the writing class.

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