Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. Being online, SplashLearn is ideal for Remote/Distance Learning and uses Game Based Learning to help students learn and reinforce their basic Math skills, such as: addition, multiplication, and more.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 6, 2013

Wikipedia Differentiation, the ability for teachers to meet the needs of a variety of learners, is a key component for successful teaching. While there are lots of ways this can be done and lots of tools that educators can use to accomplish this, there are many sites that can help facilitate the process.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 19, 2020

I also use online web tools and applications to increase interactivity and engagement. All tools I describe below are free and work on any device, any browser. One of the best tools in Zoom is the ability to put students into smaller, self-contained breakout groups. Below are some the activities I have used during my.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 15, 2021

Many schools are now realizing they do not have the tools in place so kids can continue to learn while schools are closed. Socrates personalized learning for the students so they are progressing automatically, and provides teachers with tools to monitor progress and assign topics.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. Being online, SplashLearn is ideal for Remote/Distance Learning and uses Game Based Learning to help students learn and reinforce their basic Math skills, such as: addition, multiplication, and more.

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 27, 2021

SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. Being online, SplashLearn is ideal for Remote/Distance Learning and uses Game Based Learning to help students learn and reinforce their basic Math skills, such as: addition, multiplication, and more.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 2, 2018

This Thursday, December 6 from 1-3 pm Eastern Time, Edweek is hosting an event about personalized learning. I’ll be co-hosting a panel conversation on how I help kids learn how to personalize their own learning, how we can differentiate instruction, and we’ll have an “old fashioned” tool share at 2 pm in the room.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This years list has quite the variety and covers a wide range of educational content, such as: game based learning, programming/coding, educational resources, and more. This is all done through an educational portal making it easy to assess student learning and differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 29, 2021

SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. Being online, SplashLearn is ideal for Remote/Distance Learning and uses Game Based Learning to help students learn and reinforce their basic Math skills, such as: addition, multiplication, and more.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 11, 2020

With the rapid spread of the virus forcing more and more schools around the United States and the world to close, many teachers are now having to rely solely on technology to deliver instruction (preferably effective) to their remote students. Kahoot - A fun way to learn at home w/ Kahoot's game based learning system.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 19, 2020

15 Tools for Self-Paced Learning Brain Pop & Brain Pop Jr. - One of the most popular sites around for self-paced learning where students can watch animated movies w/ the robot Moby then answer questions regarding the subject. Students can use this for self paced learning and to get their points across in a clear precise way.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 24, 2021

SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. Being online, SplashLearn is ideal for Remote/Distance Learning and uses Game Based Learning to help students learn and reinforce their basic Math skills, such as: addition, multiplication, and more.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 16, 2019

Answer Pad - A fantastic Student Response System that lets educators seamlessly assess students, differentiate instruction, and turn their classroom paperless. Answerables - An innovative cross between Learning Management System and Game Based Learning that can be integrated into any curriculum to teach any subject.

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Technology Tidbits

MAY 5, 2020

There is an abundance of online tools that allows teachers to create a test or quiz. Not only does this help teachers easily assess students but differentiate instruction as well. This is especially useful considering schools are closed right now during the pandemic and remote learning is in effect.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 24, 2020

Many schools are now realizing they do not have the tools in place so kids can continue to learn while schools are closed. Socrates personalized learning for the students so they are progressing automatically, and provides teachers with tools to monitor progress and assign topics.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 16, 2020

But what if the instructional options provided by your school or district fail to meet your specific needs? Regardless, Boomwriter’s tools (Assignments, Student Journals, Stories) let teachers easily create and share any kind of writing activity in any and all subjects. Go to Boomwriter.com and start your free trial.

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Technology Tidbits

MAY 16, 2019

Play4A is a relatively new site that I just found out about for Game Based Learning and creating quizzes. This is a great educational tool that teachers can use to easily create games/quizzes that they can then use w/ their students. I highly recommend checking out Play4A by clicking here !!!

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 10, 2019

Play4A is a relatively new site that I just found out about for Game Based Learning and creating quizzes. This is a great educational tool that teachers can use to easily create games/quizzes that they can then use w/ their students. I highly recommend checking out Play4A by clicking here !!!

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Play4A is a relatively new site that I just found out about for Game Based Learning and creating quizzes. This is a great educational tool that teachers can use to easily create games/quizzes that they can then use w/ their students. I highly recommend checking out Play4A by clicking here !!!

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

While engaging activities often make learning more exciting, they do not always translate into increased practice and improved skill development. Game-based learning, however, has been proven to engage students in a way that encourages increased practice.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 22, 2020

Wooclap is an excellent learning tool that I just found out about from Larry Ferlazzo's blog that is ideal for Distance Learning. Wooclap is a tool that reminds me a lot of Kahoot, where a teacher can create a poll/quiz and students can respond in real-time from their mobile device. below is a brief demo.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

As a follow up to my recent list on Math Sites/Apps found here, I've decided to compile a list of my favorite learning tools for Reading. Again, Mobile Learning and BYOD make it easier for any student to learn any core subject, especially that of Reading. This list is in alphabetical order.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Again, this years list sees a lot of tools for STEM that focuses on programming/coding. As w/ any of my previous annual top lists, all tools listed in previous posts will not be eligible for this years'. Think Fluency - A wonderful iOS/Google Play app for assessing a student's reading fluency. Top 25 Sites/Apps of 2018 YO Teach!

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 9, 2019

This years list seems to have a wide variety of educational tools w/ no set pattern seen in years past. As w/ any of my previous annual top lists, all tools listed in previous end of year posts will not be eligible for this years'. This is a great way for educators to assess learning and differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Educators can manage/create student accounts, take attendance, grade, and assess students in real-time, and much much more. Pixel Press Floors - An amazing iOS app for Game Based Learning that allows students to create their own game by drawing. Also, a nice place to find Common Core aligned lesson plans.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 25, 2020

And suddenly I had a huge dilemma, the same dilemma facing virtually all teachers, schools, and districts as they start school - in some fashion - this fall: how do you remedy the fact that a significant number of students, but not necessarily all, have large learning gaps in the math they should have previously learned?

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The reason for this as not as many new learning tools came out this year compared to years past, while more current tools focused on regular updates. As w/ any of my previous annual top lists, all tools listed in previous posts will not be eligible for this years'. Xtranormal) by typing a script. .

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Challenge-Based Learning is a learning model pushed by Apple that promotes the academic classroom as a think tank to solve authentic problems. It is similar to place-based education and project-based learning as a teaching tool. Learning expressly through online courses and related digital resources.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 9, 2020

Wikipedia says, " Blended learning is a formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through online delivery of content and instruction with some element of student control over time, place, path or pace. [1] cut/crop) it, adding questions, and generate assessments to blend learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2016

So many of these tools are new to me. 36 Tools I’m Using Right Now in My Classroom and Life. It is a simple and powerful tool any teacher can use. At the bottom of this post, we’re giving away a sample including 5 tools just for the readers of this blog. These tools are not in any particular order.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

COVID forced teachers and students to rely on digital learning more than ever, but they came away with different lessons from the experience. Even teachers who were tech-shy found excellent tools to help create and deliver engaging classes, whereas many students found they missed school and interacting with their classmates.

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