Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

Pew Research recently reported that about half of Americans regularly get their news from social media. Selection can be either a theme-based video or a game (called GameUp) — whichever is better suited to their learning style. So why do students turn to it for news?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The Association of College & Research Libraries maintains in its “access entitlement principle,” which functions as a sort of library bill of rights, that all students of an institution of higher education “are entitled to the library services and resources of that institution,” including access to a librarian, regardless of location.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 9, 2018

The importance of media literacy cannot be understated. Nor can the value of social media as a teaching, learning, and publishing tool. Two principles inform why I engage with my students around social media: Digital literacy doesn’t just naturally develop any more than print literacy does, and.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. Libraries, of course, still hold a wealth of information, but now learners can go beyond the library walls. As students work online, they should only be able to look at content that helps them with learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2021

But after seeing a flyer for Remake Learning Days, she and her daughter attended the event and began to discover a region’s worth of creative learning opportunities like it. Learning Happens Everywhere. These families aren’t alone. Some events might also offer professional development for educators attending.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 1, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) nextThursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Editor’s note: This article on digital citizenship in schools originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Part of a Blog Series from the Emerging Technologies Committee Leveraging Technology for Improving School Wellness and Safety Sometimes it feels as though social media has taken over the world.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Editor’s note: This article on digital citizenship in schools originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Part of a Blog Series from the Emerging Technologies Committee Leveraging Technology for Improving School Wellness and Safety Sometimes it feels as though social media has taken over the world.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) this Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go. 8 Ways to Annotate Readings, Websites and Online Articles with Examples. More Tips and Resources.

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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

Articles, resources on social media, and conference presentations on these topics are proliferating at a rate that most educators are now familiar with maker education. An Agile and Nimble Learning Environment. A Learning Environment Driven by Learner Choice and Voice. Materials Openly and Easily Available.

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The Jose Vilson

APRIL 5, 2024

As I observed scholar after acclaimed scholar defending her work, it gave me hope that perhaps we had learned lessons from the last three years of ideological malpractice. Yet, it also made me reticent to uplift this newfound courage cloaked in social science norms. We learned the wrong lessons from school shutdowns.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2019

But there’s so much to sift through across social media, online searches and hallway ­conversations. EdTech Insiders gain access to personalized content recommendations and our most in-depth, premium articles, videos and more. Your Insider Experience Grows With You.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As I said in the first article, with so many things grabbing the attention of administrators, AI seems to be taking a back seat in the minds of many. Let me hear from you on social media or in the comments if you have some awesome examples to share! Generative AI Use Case #1: AI is built into social media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 30, 2019

So, I’ve collected twenty of the best ways to make this summer one of learning. You can take courses on helpful topics like social-emotional learning, classroom management, teacher wellness, special education classes and more. If you delete the apps for social media, you’re not deleting the social media service.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. Now, take that same young learner or teen and plug them into a tablet or other device and watch the involvement in the learning process take flight. Benefit #2: Accommodates Multiple Learning Styles.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

A great way to engage students and empower their voice is through providing them with spaces where they can publish and share their creations and document their learning experiences. Critical thinking is the natural outgrowth of using a newspaper to learn. Another equally engaging task is by creating a classroom newspaper.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

According to Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut, in an edWebinar sponsored by Mackin Educational Resources, “The future of democracy presents a case for the critical need for school librarians in every school.” This article was modified and published by eSchool News. Two-thirds of U.S.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Each year, I document my #BritReads reading journey on my social media channels. So, let’s take a look at what students are reading in school libraries and classrooms across the country. Students love to learn about various species of animals like sharks, reptiles, and birds and select which species survives.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 24, 2019

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Gaps in student achievement , particularly along socioeconomic lines, make it clear that not all students have access to the same opportunities for learning and growth. Read the original version here. Local Institutions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

So, yesterday I asked educators on “X” (the new rebranded, Twitter, I guess) to share where they are learning about AI. I do a Substack called The AI School Librarian that gives examples of good tools and how to use them in schools and libraries. AI and machine learning experiments from Google. Human vs. AI Test.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

If that isn't bad enough, UNESCO found that more than half of children and adolescents were not even learning worldwide. Furthermore, in September 2020, UNICEF reported that 1 billion children worldwide aren't learning at all. Once you learn to read, you will be forever free. Have a great classroom library. Learn More.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

No matter if you’re working on a computer, browsing social media, or reading this post, your eyes are constantly exposed to the glare of digital devices. If you like reading this article, discover ViewSonic’s range of eye care monitors.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Visit the article her e. The New York City Department of Education has come a long way since 2012 when I took a risk and criticized the city's conservative approach to social media. It wasn't long after that I was brought on to help New York City schools embrace social media for teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Information flies by in our social media feeds, pops into our private messages and invades our inboxes. And if I feel this way as an educator and library media specialist who is supposed to be able to lead and guide on topics like this, I can’t imagine how overwhelming it is for someone without a background in information science.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 22, 2019

We're excited to announce our third Library 2.019 mini-conference: "Emerging Technology," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 30th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Tomorrow’s technologies are shaping our world today, revolutionizing the way we live and learn.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2017

Apps bring technology, functionality, and creativity into your school library program. Since apps are a part of our everyday lives, especially those of students, they have the power to totally change the way students and teachers think about learning. Does your library have a makerspace, or are you looking to get started with one?

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Once your school district makes the commitment to have a digital library, the next step is for people to understand how they can stay engaged. In just one year of having a digital collection, checkouts from the district’s digital library increased by 184 percent. Don’t forget to involve teachers in the digital library.

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 14, 2019

Technology and Learning. Chalkboards, mimeograph machines, microfiche readers, encyclopedias, 3 X 5 cards, and libraries were information platforms that were unavailable to most people outside of the school building. Many students have limited access to technology due to poverty, sketchy internet access, or social conditions.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

In a previous post I discussed in detail strategies to help ensure the effective use of technology to improve learning outcomes. I get the fact that technology can increase engagement, but if that engagement does not lead to evidence of learning then what’s the point? Just using it to access information is also not a sound use.

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EdTechTeam

OCTOBER 10, 2020

These are just a few of the tools featured in our free online course about Distance Learning Tools. . Screencastify for education is an easy-to-use, free browser extension that can flip a classroom to online learning. . Screencastify has compiled e-learning resources for educators, available here. Screencastify.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 25, 2022

The post Remote Learning Advice for Teachers – SULS0142 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Shake Up Learning Team member Jen Giffen about remote learning. Remote Learning Advice for Teachers. Listen to this article. . Remote Learning Advice for Teachers.

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TeacherCast

MARCH 17, 2022

Are you constantly looking for “the next best thing” when it comes to digital learning activities? Over the last few years as an Instructional Coach, I have had the opportunity of working with many classroom teachers who have great curricular ideas, but sometimes need a little help supporting those ideas with digital learning activities.

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