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OCTOBER 21, 2021

We know technology is a challenge for veteran teachers. What is surprising is that many teacher programs don’t prepare their graduates well for the rigors of using technology to meet current educational requirements. Moreover, the general use of technology has changed. And here lies the problem.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Adaptive Learning : Related to personalization, AI platforms can continuously assess student performance and adjust the level or type of instruction for each student. Automated Grading: AI can automate the scoring of assessment tests, homework, essays and other assignments. AI tutors may not pick up on nuances or social cues.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Here are great ways to celebrate in your classroom including websites, games, activities, printables, quizzes, audios, songs, interactive maps, crafts, flashcards, videos, webquests, books, posters, trading cards, lesson plans, word searches, puzzles, speeches, articles, animations, biographies, and more (click the titles for the link): 1.

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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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AUGUST 9, 2023

In 2022 she became the CEO of Tools for Schools, the developers of Book Creator – an inclusive, creative edtech tool. For example, the Curriculum Access Team at Cincinnati Public Schools has been using Book Creator to ensure that every student has access to their learning. Luckily, Lainey Franks agrees with me.

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MARCH 28, 2024

The website contains a lesson plan for teachers with objectives, key concepts, materials required, and assessment suggestions. It provides Objectives, Keywords, Materials required, a thorough lesson plan, and Assessments. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Easter Bunny Song Preschool This is a 2.5-minute

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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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JUNE 2, 2022

get 3 free print books of the grade level you purchased. We’ll send the extra books. provide an overarching curriculum map for using technology in your school. provide access to full text PDF (or videos where relevant) from every digital device in your school, 24 hours a day. What is a school license?

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MARCH 6, 2015

Here’s a good collection for both summative and formative assessments: Class badges. Rubrics/Assessments—create–KSchrock. Technology use survey—interactive. More assessment tools: How to Prepare Students for PARCC Tests. 7 Authentic Assessment Tools. Teacher resources Websites assessments' Rubrics II.

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JULY 27, 2023

Accomplishing that is only possible when teachers can streamline their work so that they can focus on more critical areas such as teaching and assessing. New technology offers a great solution in this respect with platforms like Teach ‘n Go that come with custom scheduling features.

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JANUARY 4, 2021

assessment strategies. Interactive book for young readers. The graphics are clean, colorful, and highly visual, and the length is short making this a perfect book for reading to students during a unit on civil rights or as a nightly bedtime story. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

Today’s tip: #160–14 Assessment Strategies. Category: ASSESSMENTS. These fourteen strategies are well-suited to formative assessment: Does student use prior tech skills to complete current lesson? Does student [whichever Common Core Standard is being taught with technology. Sub-category: NA.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Here are nine ways to celebrate in your classroom including websites, games, activities, printables, quizzes, audios, songs, interactive maps, crafts, flashcards, videos, webquests, books, posters, trading cards, lesson plans, word searches, puzzles, speeches, articles, animations, biographies, and more (click the titles for the link): 1.

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JANUARY 11, 2018

7-page booklet includes a sample, step-by-step projects, a rubric for assessment, and additional resources to enrich teaching. 7-page booklet includes a sample, step-by-step projects, a rubric for assessment, and additional resources to enrich teaching. Interactive book for young readers. Common Core aligned. for young readers.

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

Today’s tip: #151–8 Popular Year-long Assessments. Category: ASSESSMENTS. Assess them anecdotally regularly to track progress. Tech use— evaluate student self-directed use of the technology they have learned in class projects. Effort —assess student tech knowledge based on process not product.

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MAY 25, 2016

This is a question I get often from teachers: Technology is always an extra layer of work in my classroom. For example, book reports were typed on the computer instead of handwritten, or math facts were practiced with a math game instead of flash cards. How can I blend it into what I already do without taking time I don’t have?

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MAY 16, 2023

Simple Steps for Research Paper Writing and the Importance of Samples Research papers are academic writings that offer rigorous analysis, evaluation, assessment, and interpretation of a specific topic. The primary purpose of encouraging students to jot down a research paper is to assess their writing and research skills.

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JUNE 23, 2015

This assessment is comprehensive, designed not to test students. but assess their knowledge as an aid to you in determining where to begin. Use the assessment either as an indicator of skill level or to follow-up on learning, after teaching the following projects: Publisher magazine: the American Revolution.

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JUNE 8, 2015

This assessment is comprehensive, designed not to test students. but assess their knowledge as an aid to you in determining where to begin. If your classes don’t cover all of these skills, adapt the assessment to your needs. –reprinted with permission from 55 Technology Projects, Vol. Color my Grammar.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The annual conference of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) shares a key trait with most the nation’s schools: Everything is happening online. He is the award-winning author of bestselling books including “How to Be an Antiracist.”. ISTE20 Live kicks off Nov.

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OCTOBER 31, 2017

Assessing student learning used to be as simple as giving a test that consisted of multiple choice, True/False, short answer, and/or essay. Habits, templates, and routines are much easier than reinventing the assessment wheel but a tool that results in passionate students committed to lifelong learning gets my attention.

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APRIL 7, 2023

The website contains a lesson plan for teachers with objectives, key concepts, materials required, and assessment suggestions. It provides Objectives, Keywords, Materials required, a thorough lesson plan, and Assessments. I’d love to hear if there’s a digital activity your students love for this holiday.

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JULY 8, 2022

It’s become clear that for most of them, adding technology to their lessons means layering more work on top of their already overburdened lesson plans. Despite the claims of tech gurus that technology makes the job of teaching easier, few educators see it that way. First: Only use technology when it expands your teaching.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Assessments have become a critical piece to education reform. To prepare students well for college and career means they must deeply learn the material and its application to their lives and future learning.That means assessing student knowledge authentically and accountably. Method: Formative assessment. Time: a few minutes.

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JANUARY 13, 2021

A time to assess life. June : Finish Book 2 in my Dawn of Humanity trilogy called Laws of Nature : A boy blinded by fire. If you ever wondered how earliest man survived but couldn’t get through the academic discussions, this book is for you. October : Finish Book 3 of the Dawn of Humanity trilogy, In the Shadows of Giants.

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MARCH 15, 2023

This is a question I get often from teachers: Technology is always an extra layer of work in my classroom. For example, book reports were typed on the computer instead of handwritten, or math facts were practiced with a math game instead of flash cards. How can I blend it into what I already do without taking time I don’t have?

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JUNE 26, 2019

Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in July: Curriculum-based Assessments–a Powerful Diagnostic Tool. Innovative Ways to Co-Author a Book. Assessing Student Work with Student-led Conferences. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Tech Tips You Can Use.

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JANUARY 2, 2016

“Technology is just a tool. In my book, The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers , I describe the many ways in which technology has impacted our traditions, rituals, communication, language, relationships, values, and learning. Below are my top 2015 posts on integrating technology to help you better guide your learners.

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JUNE 1, 2019

10 Books You’ll Want to Read This Summer. Curriculum-based Assessments. 4 Innovative Ways to Co-author a Book. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in July: the June Subscriber Special. World Environment Day.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

Class Action Gradebook – This grade book app lets you import student data, import assignments, and maintain a journal. Educators can log into their grade book from any computer with Internet access. Jupiter iO Gradebook – A grade book for educators from K-12 to college. This app supports K-12 schools through colleges.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). assess success at completion. How to get started.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive applications to collaborative online platforms, a diverse array of technologies is contributing to more engaging, personalized, and efficient learning environments. What are some good examples of using technology to enhance learning? How does technology help students learn?

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MAY 11, 2016

This is a question I get often from teachers: How do I teach my state/national/international curriculum using technology? In fact, I ended up writing my own project-based technology curriculum (now in its fifth edition). Make technology a useful tool, not an extra layer. Here’s how it works: Substitution.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017

‘Technology in education’ has become the buzz phrase for cutting edge classes that are plugged into the latest education trends. When you start at a new school (or classroom, or teacher), it’s important to understand the part technology will take to improve educational experiences for your child.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When he became frustrated with the process of memorizing and regurgitating, he published a book called How to Solve it (1945) to share his four-step process to solve problems. The trick is to separate fact from fiction, assess varied viewpoints, and make ethical decisions that are best for all world citizens. 8th grade and up.

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DECEMBER 5, 2015

This classroom might be 1 to 1 or might be using technology to leverage student centered learning. In this post I would like to introduce 10 more resources that are available for facilitating proper digital citizenship in the classroom. Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Her article today can be summed up by a line in the last paragraph: “ Technology is not your enemy…” Educators aim to equip students with an understanding of the world, its fragility, & opportunities, by teaching them various common subjects like math, language, or science. You can contact her via LinkedIn.

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