Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2023

This is inspired by Jennifer Cohen over at Forbes who wrote a wonderful article on “ 5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8am ” (few of which I do, though I can claim #5). Figure out how to run that dang iPad app students want to use. Wash Superman (or woman) cape.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 15, 2011

One question that comes into my inbox or on Twitter a lot lately is one dealing with iPads. In keeping with the "My Favorite Resources" theme ( last week I listed my favorite resources for talking about Twitter ) here are my go-to resources when people ask me about iPads in the Classroom. And some good info on iPad 2.)

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EdTech4Beginners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

I recently wrote an article for the International Teacher Magazine. For the full article, please click here. For the full article, please click here. Tagged: apps , edtech , education , international teachers , international teaching , ipads , learning , personalized learning , teachers , teaching , technology.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 22, 2012

NearPod is a free service/app that allows you to create interactive lessons and then share them across iPads in your classroom. It''s free, easy to use, and a great resource to use with iPads in the classroom. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article.

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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. 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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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 12, 2012

Instead of a school purchasing an iPad and keyboard for all the students, what about a Chromebook and Nexus 7 for each student? An iPad starts at $500 and then add the case for $50 and keyboard for around $50 and you are at $600 for one device. Android chromebooks edcamp google Chrome OS Google for Educators iPad'

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

iPads to share stories students write. Save as PDFs and load onto iPads to share with students. This is especially appealing with comics students prepare ( see this article) to practice creative writing. You can use Google Forms or the Google calendar. Enter dates and embed the widget in the class blog or website.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 13, 2014

The iPad app just got some great new features. We''re super excited to share with you the new update for the eduClipper iPad app that was released today! Update your app today or click here to download it on your iPad. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Of all topics on Ask a Tech Teacher, keyboarding articles are the most visited. We are taking two weeks–two articles–to answer the questions that should help you as a teacher or administrator decide what type of keyboarding program is best for your school. Week 2 (this article). Keyboarding on iPads.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 2, 2015

They have just released a free iPad and Android app. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article. Android chromebooks Google for Educators iOS iPad text to speech Web Applications' This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 13, 2015

Osmo is an educational game for the iPad that has some nice features. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article. educational games iPad' It encourages creative thinking and social interaction by turning any physical object into a digitally connected game piece.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Update grammar and spelling in old posts –start with the most-visited articles (under Site Stats) and work your way down (in case you run out of time). Sometimes, you’ll find a new category that can include many articles written prior to its addition. Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 21, 2020

I posted this article about a year ago but have updated it for the challenges we now face with #covid19. Here’s what I currently use to teach from home or can easily arrange: Have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones. Instead, I loaded the document onto my iPad (or laptop) and interacted with it there.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 15, 2023

I won’t take time in this article for a how-to on each activity so if you don’t know how to complete one, check with your IT folks or Google it: Make sure your firewall and antivirus programs are working. If you have a Chromebook or an iPad, don’t even worry about this. Here’s a list. Check to be sure yours is active.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Read on… We’ve written several articles on digital storytelling that can extend your understanding of this tool|. Book Writer- -write books on an iPad; view in iBooks (fee) (app). Digital storytelling has a permanent place in my classroom. Best-in-Class Digital Storytelling Tools. Adobe Voice –Show your story; free.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I’m reposting this article for my readers. Today, my teacher colleagues tell me kids arrive at school already comfortable in the use of iPads and smartphones, doing movements like swipe, squeeze, and flick better than most adults. Teachers: I’d love to hear your thoughts on this in the comments. They arrive with bad habits.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Update old posts –start with the most-visited articles (under Site Stats) and work your way down (in case you run out of time). Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad. Clean up your FB stream –delete pictures and comments you no longer find as funny as when you first posted them or make them private.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? Everyone nods their heads, agrees this is a revolutionary idea, and moves on as Earth Day passes. Really, though: Why not?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 20, 2021

To keep this article as short as possible, I don’t go into a lot of detail, simply an explanation of what the security feature is, why I use it, and what’s involved initiating it on your device: Cover your webcam. VPNs can be used on phones, desktops, laptops, iPads, and more. For me, this week, it’s Australia.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2022

I posted this a few years ago, skipped the topic with all the craziness of the pandemic, and am updating it this year in articles about how to wrap up your school year.: If you have a Chromebook or an iPad, don’t even worry about this. Here’s a list. Skip those that don’t apply to you and complete the rest.

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EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2016

When schools deliver iPads into their classrooms, teachers often respond with two questions: how do I organize my students’ digital coursework and how will my classroom management change? 3- Managing the iPad Classroom. This post first appeared on Daily Genius. With the latest release of iOS 9.3, Google Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 10, 2023

This article got lots of reads last year, so am republishing with updates. That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. without stopping or slowing my typing.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

So this fall, eight institutions in the California State University system are lending iPads and tech accessories including a stylus and smart keyboard to all new freshmen and transfer students who want them, regardless of financial need. Check out related article, “ The Pandemic Pushed Colleges to Record Lectures.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Update grammar and spelling in old posts –start with the most-visited articles (under Site Stats) and work your way down (in case you run out of time). Sometimes, you’ll find a new category that can include many articles written prior to its addition. Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad.

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EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Are you an elementary teacher looking for creative ways to integrate iPads into student learning? App Smashing is a great strategy for increasing the creative potential of the iPad. In this guide, you’ll be introduced to a set of “evergreen” apps for use in powerful app smashing on the iPad. What is App Smashing on the iPad?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This includes (links won’t work until the articles are posted) : An Overview of This Week. IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Let students scan these with their iPads or another digital device to find out more about their new classmates. Long list of websites by grade. Grade level: K-12.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 5, 2012

With the permission of the parent, I share here the note she left for me, slightly edited to keep her identity confidential: My son was issued an iPad. I wasn''t able to make the iPad meeting at school. Your name came up when I searched under School District, iPad. I am in panic mode. Before we had strict "screen time" rules.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The hottest disruptive technology to come to education since iPads is ChatGPT. It sounds too simple when I read the dozens of articles that fill the internet so I asked the AI to tell me what it was: “ChatGPT is a computer program that generates text based on what you type to it.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 16, 2019

In class we reviewed and discussed the article, Computers and Your Health. Although the article only mentions computers, I let students know the information also applies to using mobile devices, game consoles, iPads and tablets. We compare these tips with the ones listed in the article.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

menus, recipes, manuals, instructions, signages, posters, greeting cards, books, articles, and many more). Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+ 2. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free / Age: 4+ 3. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free / Age: 4+ 4.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Buncee , the digital canvas creation tool (computers, Chromebooks, and iPad app) is not free for teachers to create a class account and start designing engaging lessons or use one of the several templates teachers worldwide have created. Free Distance Learning Resources.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 18, 2020

Screen Recorder on iPad . Device: iPad. Description: Available with iOS 11 and later A built-in feature of the iPad with the release of iOS 11 in fall of 2017. Tutorial : View a Screen Recording Tool on iPad tutorial by EdTechTeacher. Tutorial : View a Screencastify tutorial by EdTechTeacher. Pricing: Free.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 12, 2023

Compatibility: Android/ iOS (iPhone, iPad); Price: Free 2. Compatibility: Android/ iOS (iPhone, iPad); Price: Free, offers in-app purchases 3. Compatibility: Android/ iOS (iPhone, iPad, Mac); Price: Free, offers in-app purchases 4. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases 5.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2019

If you’ve ever wondered about that, come check out my short article on this subject. Before getting into the article, I want to thank Norah Colvin for inviting me as a guest on her wonderful newly-redesigned education blog, ReadiLearn where Norah covers great topics for the first three years of education.,

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Graphite Blog

MAY 18, 2021

Good for: Reading, writing, creativity Grades: 1-5 Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android. TV show and book, Dotopedia is a collaboration app kids can use to read about everything from butterflies to grandparents, or to create articles of their own. Good for: Reading Grades: K-12 Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android.

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My Paperless Classroom

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

The kids will each have their own iPad and a printed version of the data collection sheet. We limited the choices to some of thew more clearly written articles. __ VERSION 1.0 After reading that article for some background information you are going to research a desert animal and a desert plant. .” __ Version 2.0

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The 21st Century Principal

MARCH 6, 2013

In response to my "Top iPad Apps for Administrators," a few readers have emailed me asking for “observation” or “walk-through” apps for their iPad. Many iPad walk-through apps do not give you this freedom. You can create a Google Form in your Google Drive account, and set it up as an iPad observation app right on your iPad.

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