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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: What is Digital Literacy?

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Hapara

JULY 3, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] There are so many learning possibilities for students online. Students can also learn concepts through multimedia, online collaboration, virtual simulations, open educational resources and more. It’s the same for online learning. These two groups need different levels of guidance.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

K-12 Digital Tools. 7 Authentic Assessment Tools. Remote Learning: Tips for Thriving in This Ecosystem. Visible Learning and John Hattie. How to Teach Digital Citizenship in 3rd Grade. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Quick Review of 7 Popular Math Programs.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A web filter is an essential tool for keeping students safe as they use the internet for learning. Your K-12 web filter should support learning rather than disrupt it. But how do you choose the best web filter for digital learning?

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Artificial Intelligence–AI–can greatly assist many mundane education tasks.

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Hapara

MAY 25, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Have you walked into a classroom where students are encouraged to use their voices and make decisions about their own learning? This is a classroom that uses student-led learning. This type of learning is active, motivates students and keeps them engaged.

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AUGUST 5, 2021

I’ve collected a series of back-to-school tips that are suited for in-person or remote learning. Pick those that work for you: 8 Tech Tools to Get to Know Your Students for Back to School. 5 Tech Ed Tools to Use this Fall. 5 FREE Web Tools for a New School Year. Dear Otto: I need year-long assessments.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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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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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. Tools: Socrative, PollDaddy, Google Forms.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Here are some of the past articles I think you’ll like: 8 Tech Tools to Get to Know Your Students for Back to School. 5 Tech Ed Tools to Use this Fall. 5 FREE Web Tools for a New School Year. Dear Otto: I need year-long assessments. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. I Got You Covered.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These made using AI easy enough for anyone and a viable tool for educators and students. AI tutors, virtual assistants, and adaptive learning platforms are being adopted by schools, colleges, and universities around the world. This promotes better student engagement and accelerated learning.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

Are you looking for grading apps, tools, and resources that you can use to collect, calculate, and analyze your student’s grades? It is flexible and easy to learn, so the educator can monitor learner activities. Real-time tools are available on the website to help educators and parents monitor a child’s progress.

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

That means many traditional teaching tools are no longer the best choice for the new norms. You don’t have to learn a new program with different toolbars and a plethora of rules. Gradebook — quickly collect student assessment grades (weighted or not) that automatically calculate a final grade. Education has changed.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

” Read on… For more about grades, check out these Ask a Tech Teacher articles: 16+ Websites on Assessments. Grading Apps, Tools, and Resources We Love. 12 Fresh Ways to Assess Student Learning. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Helping My Daughters Prepare for the ACT Exams.

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JANUARY 13, 2022

Read on… Ask a Tech Teacher has reviewed a list of easy-to-use, intuitive tech tools we think will make your teaching job easier. Check otu these articles: 16+ Websites on Assessments. Tech Tools for PE Teachers. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Whiteboard Apps You’ll Love.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. Even if we go back to face-to-face learning, we will all have to be prepared to teach online, and the best way to do this is to first educate ourselves with research and pedagogy.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Why is personalized learning becoming increasingly desirable in K-12? If you are curious about what personalized learning can offer your students, here are the answers to important questions you may be asking. What exactly is personalized learning?

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JANUARY 3, 2023

If you aren’t aware of this hot new (questionable) tool, check out WSJ’s video here: What are your thoughts on this–education assistant or cheating tool? You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link].

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JANUARY 2, 2023

K-12 Digital Tools. 7 Authentic Assessment Tools. 10 Tech Tools for Your Math Class. Remote Learning: Tips for Thriving in This Ecosystem. Remote Learning: Tips for Thriving in This Ecosystem. Remote Learning: Tips for Thriving in This Ecosystem. Tech Tools for PE Teachers.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Problems include administering and grading assessments, taking attendance, finding backchannel tools that enable them to stay in touch with students, and keeping viewers engaged during video presentations. Here’s how it works: Share a form that collects data on, say, remote learning. How can I help?”

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MARCH 11, 2020

The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Assess student tech use organically.

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JULY 27, 2023

The past two years have produced learning gaps, so much so that educators will have to concentrate on improving the delivery of lessons and tracking learners’ progress. 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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

However, our professional accreditation requirements are still on track and need to be renewed, as we have to learn and up our abilities for the fall. Many of the topics below were part of that conversation, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Social-Emotional Learning. I’ve embedded the webinar below for you to review.)

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JUNE 19, 2020

The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Assess student technology use organically.

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

Whether the symptoms are apparent or not, these disabilities can affect their cognitive and learning processes. Understanding Assistive Technology Assistive technologies are software or hardware systems with technical components that enhance the learning capacities of students with disabilities.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As this school year approaches an end and students start to plan on college life, the Ask a Tech Teacher team has suggestions on how to make that work well: Balancing Academics and Social Life in College College life is an exhilarating journey filled with learning, discovery, and growth. It’s about finding what works best for you.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

The process of learning should be as joyous as the end result. In 2022 she became the CEO of Tools for Schools, the developers of Book Creator – an inclusive, creative edtech tool. ” Book Creator is a versatile digital tool that allows teachers and students to create interactive digital books.

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MARCH 6, 2015

Here’s a good collection for both summative and formative assessments: Class badges. No Red Ink –track student learning, create quizzes, CC-based–free sign-up. Rubrics/Assessments—create–KSchrock. More assessment tools: How to Prepare Students for PARCC Tests. 7 Authentic Assessment Tools.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

For example: to explain concepts, demonstrate ideas, answer specific questions, and assess knowledge. AI is used in education to improve learning in multiple areas, including science, math, and languages. This method enhances learning by raising engagement levels and encouraging teamwork and friendship.

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

In my school, every teacher assesses writing. Writing is no longer treated as a stand-alone skill, rather a tool students use to provide evidence of their knowledge. Gather relevant information, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Having the right gadgets and tools plays a pivotal role in academic success and setting a strong foundation for your professional life. As students, technology aids in learning, research, and collaboration, while in the professional realm, it becomes a tool for productivity, communication, and innovation.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

It’s online assessment, practice, and instruction for K-6 students with a tagline: Curiously fun, amazingly effective, refreshingly affordable. Education Galaxy provides online assessment, practice, and instruction in a highly engaging environment for students. I give new webtools about two minutes. Is it Effective?

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APRIL 24, 2020

The teachers I know want to be more organized, work more efficiently, use available tools to complete tasks faster, and prioritize needs. Knowing this, I look for tools to energize my teaching, do stuff like: save time. make access from digital devices easy and intuitive. make access from digital devices easy and intuitive.

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to so many daily tech-infused education. Category: ASSESSMENTS.

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JULY 25, 2020

Curriculum-based Assessments–Powerful Diagnostic Tools. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. More free posters.

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