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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from the digital device, recognize that critical thinking and problem-solving apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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 7, 2017

‘Technology in education’ has become the buzz phrase for cutting edge classes that are plugged into the latest education trends. Not surprisingly, it takes a lot more than a room full of computers, iPads, and apps to turn “tech ed” from marketing to mainstream. Who teaches digital citizenship? .

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JUNE 17, 2022

Rather than a two-page printed document that can be lost and serves only one user, a digital portfolio posts your resume online, in an easy-to-understand format. This is the modern resume, tells future bosses you can use technology as a tool, and can give you an edge in a competitive job market. Devices you can use.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. algorithms. binary images.

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APRIL 24, 2020

Here are just a few ways to use it in your class: ask questions about reading material or the lesson plan as a formative assessment to measure student understanding of the topic. IF my iPad (laptop, phone) battery is low THEN remind me to recharge it. IF I’m in class THEN mute my phone (or iPad). screencastomatic.

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2020

When students see too many apps, they: decide technology is confusing. A colleague considers technology “as approachable as a porcupine” Don’t let students think of the apps you’re so excited about as porcupines! Apple Classroom turns student iPads into powerful learning tools, allows teachers to gui.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Assess learning –today’s favorite is gameshow webtools such as Kahoot and Quizizz. You can also try critical thinking games like a Digital Breakout Room that require a deeper understanding of the fullness of what was learned. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. New Ways to Gamify Learning.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

December 1st-December 15th (ten days only): K-8 Technology Curriculum 6th Edition. suggested assessments. suggested assessments. Consider these changes: aligned with computers, iPads, Chromebooks. includes a comprehensive list of assessments. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Teaching digital citizenship as a “one-off event” doesn’t lead to changes in behavior, experts say. Kids are coming to school having already had some contact with technology,” said Ribble, who works for the Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 in Kansas. But that isn’t happening in many school districts.

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JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray shares how we can encourage an improvement in writing using technology. Screencastify is an essential tool for making flipped lessons, student videos and creative formative assessments. 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Jacqui Murray @askatechteacher about writing with technology.

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AUGUST 4, 2016

Topics include iPads, Chromebooks, assessment, differentiation, social media, security, writing, and more. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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JULY 5, 2016

July 6th-June 15th (ten days only): K-8 Technology Curriculum UPDATED 6th Edition. suggested assessments. suggested assessments. Consider these changes: aligned with computers, iPads, Chromebooks. includes a comprehensive list of assessments. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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APRIL 5, 2019

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants. Benefits of a School License.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Every year in preparation for December, I post lots of coding activities that students can complete with their computers, on the Internet, or using iPads, but this year, I want to do something different. This year, I want to reinforce that goal by stepping away from technology. They’re actually fun. algorithms. binary images.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Sub-category: Keyboarding, PC, Mac, iPad, Chromebook. iPad : hold Home button and power button simultaneously. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Here are the screenshot shortkeys for five platforms: Windows : a tool included in Windows called the Snipping Tool. Chromebooks : Ctrl+Window Switcher key.

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MAY 14, 2021

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. In school subscriptions, quizzes are available to assess student basic comprehension skills.

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JUNE 7, 2016

Topics include iPads, Chromebooks, assessment, differentiation, social media, security, writing, and more. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. These were the pressing questions of the time – a time 8-months after the release of the first iPad and 6-months before the release of the first Chromebook.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Heather Callihan’s @ hcallihan students help with their Facebook and Twitter using some technology tools. Today’s Sponsor: GradeCam is a web-based tool that lets you customize assessments with multiple choice, true/false, number grids, rubrics, and more. I have a passion for integrating technology in education.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Lots of schools discovered that, though student knew the material, they were unable to adequately communicate their knowledge using unfamiliar digital tools as basic as keyboard familiarity. I polled my PLN to find specific tech areas students needed help with in preparing for the Assessments. 10 Factors to Inform Tech Assessment.

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AUGUST 23, 2021

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Minimum enrollment of 5; delivered digitally to your school or District. digital citizenship.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Students finish the program with an assessment of knowledge and certificates. The program is free, online (it does have a non-flash version for iPads), and is best completed over a series of sessions. Set one game aside to play at the end of the year as a summative assessment. 24 Economics Websites for Middle School.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. algorithms. binary images.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology’s near-constant change.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Coding with pixel art. Human robot.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

There are good reasons why worksheets have been the backbone of assessment for decades: Students write or type the information (and get the benefits of note-taking). This lesson plan, though, adds a few digital native twists. take a picture of themselves with the iPad camera (or another digital camera). BrainPOP Jr.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Here’s an excellent collection of great apps for your classroom — to cover writing, research, and assessment. Storyboard That is a leader among online digital storytelling tools thanks to its comic-based themes, clean layout, vast collection of story pieces, varied strip layouts, and intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

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JULY 22, 2015

Classrooms are infused with technology. You rarely see a lesson that doesn’t ask for online this or digital that. Students are expected to collaborate and share online as young as kindergarten when they read digital books or draw pictures using iPad apps. Digital Citizenship. Internet use.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

That means lesson plans aren’t completed, assessments aren’t taken, and kids don’t learn. There used to be no alternative but more and more, schools are using technology to keep the learning going. For snow days, K2 students can bring home the iPads they use at school. .

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Finally, cell phones have become a small version of a computer be it a laptop, Chromebook, or iPad (especially an iPad). Many argue that cell phones are no more distracting than the Internet but because the device is so much smaller than even iPads, they’re easier to hide. Is technology outpacing you?

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MARCH 18, 2016

For iPads, try iBrainstorm , Ideament , or another from this list. If you have an iPad, try Timeline or another from this list. If you’re an iPad school, try Quicklyst or OmniOutliner. Digital note-taking. There are lots of digital note-taking tools that are both web-based or for iPads. Sort them later.

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APRIL 30, 2017

A partnership with parents is critical to all success in our schools and classrooms; technology or not. Looking specifically through the lens of technology, however, we must pay careful attention to the partnerships we’re hopefully already forming with our parents. With all the 1:1 implementations, STEM, apps, devices, etc.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016

I teach technology, so I asked Lawrence Auble , a musician friend I’ve known for years, what he uses for tutoring. SmartMusic provides an immediate assessment. When satisfied, students send a recording to their teacher who can assess, score, and build a portfolio to track their progress over time. SmartMusic. Insider Tips.

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MARCH 19, 2019

I subscribe to lots of technology-in-education forums (here’s a list of my trusted education advisors ) and attend as many webinars as I can. Mission US gameplay is web-based, on PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks, and even some iPads. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. scholastic.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

eSpark works on all devices–desktops, Chromebooks, iPads (with the free app)–pretty much whatever digital device you use in your classroom. In fact, some students can be working on Chromebooks while others use iPads. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. esparklearning.

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