Blended Learning, Chromebook, EdTech and Elementary

Balance the Delivery

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

It worked until our site eventually became one of the first sites to roll out a one-to-one policy with Chromebooks. Even during the past school year, many educators who previously used the blended learning approach decided to reduce the amount of virtual learning.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Social Media BYOD LMS

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. Gamifying Teacher Training on Blended Learning. Classroom Technology Prepares Students for the Future.

Technology

Technology Blended Learning Tablets Chromebook

Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Schools everywhere are transforming their classrooms into modern learning environments. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers can use physical classroom arrangements to direct classroom engagement. Declutter for a More Focus-Friendly Learning Environment. There’s no doubt modern learning environments are advancing education.

Accessibility

Accessibility Microsoft Learning Blended Learning

Yes, Kinder CAN Use Chromebooks!

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 30, 2018

The post Yes, Kinder CAN Use Chromebooks! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Yes, Kinder CAN Use Chromebooks! The new book, Google Apps for Littles by the dynamic duo, Christine Pinto , and Alice Keeler , is all about empowering our littlest learners – YES, kinder CAN use Chromebooks and lots of other technology!

Chromebook

Chromebook Digital Citizenship Google Exercises

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks).

Moodle

Moodle Digital Badges Edmodo Classroom

5 Ideas for Technology Stations

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology. Leslie: We use both Chromebooks and iPads. These apps will work for all ages of students and subjects. Vicki: Oh, fun!

Technology

Technology Elementary Blended Learning Chromebook

How to Get the Most Out of Google Apps Now with Eric Curts

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Eric runs the award-winning blog [link] where all of his edtech resources can be found, and is the author of the book “ Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects “ Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

Google

Google How To Company Training

Eduprotocols for Littles with Jon Corippo #kinderchat

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Eduprotocols for kindergarten and early elementary with the book’s co-author Jon Corippo. Instead of selecting many apps, many are now recommending just a few tools/protocols for how things are taught with edtech. Today’s Sponsor: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection.

Differentiated Instruction

Differentiated Instruction iPad Tablets Company

How Can We Measure Edtech's Return on Investment?

Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2016

The foundational technology pieces – Chromebooks, internet, assessment platforms – are stabilized at most Oakland schools. So the next year, the district purchased 10,000 chromebook devices on wifi-enabled carts and rolled them out equitably across our 86 schools and 36,000 students. Ask your teachers for feedback and really listen.

EdTech

EdTech Chromebook Assessment Meeting

EdSurge’s 2017 Year in Review: The Top 10 K-12 Stories, as Chosen by You

Edsurge

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Seven elementary schools in New Hampshire found out when they switched to a competency-meets-project-based approach that frees students up to work on mastering specific standards, instead of a standard curriculum. Three students share how they’re still learning, and how schools can help.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy EdTech LMS Trends

We Were On a Break

EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Since August 2016, I've been focusing mostly on three elementary schools in my district, working as their digital learning coach. As we are moving into Chromebooks and Google Apps and blended learning in our district, I'm having a great time exploring new approaches to enhancing learning with technology.

EdTech

EdTech Blended Learning Chromebook Elementary

Engage Students AND Meet Standards with Student Podcasting! – SULS0134

Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

They simply plug into a computer or Chromebook with a USB. Teachers are excited to start their elementary students recording their voices. . She was also part of the Blended Learning with Google Book Launch Team. Her passion is helping other teachers bring learning alive in their classrooms!

Meeting

Meeting Google Blended Learning Assessment

10 Tips for Piloting Technology in the Classroom

eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Your district’s priorities will affect the classroom devices and edtech products that you chose to pilot and the ways in which you measure the success of your initiative. If your district is primarily interested in adding to an already successful edtech initiative, you might be looking to upgrade to the newest make and model of devices.

Technology

Technology Classroom iPad EdTech

What’s Hot (and Not) in Google Classroom with Alice Keeler

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 20, 2020

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF.

Google

Google Classroom STEM Company

23 Gsuite Ideas to Excite Your Kids About Learning #iste19 #notatiste19

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2019

geg-ohio and runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his Google Apps and edtech resources can be found. Read: Stop Motion Animation with Google Slides Idea #11: Dr. Seus Manipulative Slide Show But, again, it’s another great creative way for kids to tell stories or express their understanding.

Google

Google Learning eBook Tools

How Districts Can Unlock Actionable Data

edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

Along with a 1:1 goal, comes the deluge of edtech tools, software, and applications into classrooms. With up-to-the-minute data analysis, districts can make informed decisions about critical components of edtech integration, including digital curricula, professional development, investment, and student data privacy. Suzy holds a B.S.

Data

Data Student Data Privacy EdTech Software

Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121

Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Tech 4- Chromebook Edition (Nicole Alford), iPad Edition (Sarah McKinney). Elementary Digital Playground: Tic-Tac-Toe (Sarah McKinney). With a focus on adapting to the “new normal,” this conference will help teachers and educational leaders learn new skills and strategies to engage students in online and blended learning.

Conference

Conference UDL Examples Blended Learning

Awesome Feedback Tools, AI, and a Little Inspiration from FETC – SULS0186

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

One great new tool that Susan learned about was an app called The Novel Effect. It can also be added to Chromebooks! The library within the app includes many children’s books, so elementary teachers will really like this. Tools For Tomorrow The Novel Effect Leslie Fisher once again brought great tools to share at FETC.

Tools

Tools Libraries Conference LMS

Student-Driven Hyperdocs

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2018

Katie @ MrsKBradford is a former middle school Language Arts teacher and Project-Based Learning facilitator with a passion for transformative learning experiences! I am Brett, @ bmiller_fsts an Innovative Learning Specialist for Five-Star Technology in Southern Indiana. Brett Miller.

Laptops

Laptops Microsoft Company EdTech

The Progression of our Lower School Technology Integration

Tech Helpful

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In the last few days of the first semester of the 2003-2004 school year I was given the opportunity to speak with the teacher that was leaving the school briefly before he left for Christmas break to understand what the curriculum expectations were for the stand alone computer classes in the elementary school. What does the future look like?

Technology

Technology Digital Citizenship Khan Academy Elementary

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). The money is used to buy SMART boards, Chromebook carts, iPad carts and replace old desktop computers. The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). The money is used to buy SMART boards, Chromebook carts, iPad carts and replace old desktop computers. The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops

Digital Equity and Why It Matters [interview with Ken Shelton] – SULS051

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Shout out to all of my friends with Northside ISD in San Antonio, specifically at Thornton Elementary and Rudder Middle Schools. Is There Techquity in Your Chromebook Infused Classroom by Holly Clark and Ken Shelton. But first… Shoutout. I was there recently delivering staff development instruction and we had a blast.

STEM

STEM Policies Social Media Chromebook

Pandemic Spurs Changes in the Edtech Schools Use, From the Classroom to the Admin Office

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

All in this Edtech Reports Recap. Market data and services firm MDR has updated a wide-ranging survey it last fielded in 2018 about teachers and tech, and the resulting report, “How 2020 Shifted Perceptions of Technology in the Classroom,” illustrates how COVID-19’s disruptions have upended some edtech trends and accelerated others.

EdTech

EdTech LMS Survey Classroom

10 Tips for Piloting Technology in Schools

eSpark

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Your district’s priorities will affect the classroom devices and edtech products that you chose to pilot and the ways in which you measure the success of your initiative. If your district is primarily interested in adding to an already successful edtech initiative, you might be looking to upgrade to the newest make and model of devices.

Technology

Technology iPad eBook Blended Learning

Things I Wish My Teacher Knew… – SULS007

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 9, 2019

The post Things I Wish My Teacher Knew… – SULS007 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Bonner Elementary in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Camden is one of those delightful students who loves learning new things. One of her favorite parts of going to school, in fact, is learning! [16:39] Bonner Elementary.

Adobe

Adobe Google Course Robotics

8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 29, 2019

Today, Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, talks about eight edtech apps that you should try. (He Listen to the show and learn how it is used and follow the links in the show notes below. Today, Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, talks about eight edtech apps that you should try. (He

EdTech

EdTech Tools iPhone eBook

For Some Districts, Tech Was Messy This Spring. Now They’re More Prepared.

Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2020

Over in Massachusetts, Becky Csizmesia, who was teaching music to elementary students at Silvia Elementary when schools closed, had a similar problem with communication apps. Through the program, five middle schools in Fall River Public Schools will be outfitted with enough Chromebooks to enable at-home learning for every student.

Schoology

Schoology Training Digital Learning Elementary

It’s Not About Google (Part 4) – SULS047

Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 28, 2020

Or use the keyboard shortcut: Control + Shift + N (PC and Chromebook). Mystery Hangouts are particularly great for elementary grade levels. Incognito is a unique browser window that will not automatically log you into any accounts. In Chrome, click on the 3 dots > select New Incognito Window. Also works on mobile.).

Google

Google ePortfolio Tools Facebook

Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

Digital Innovation in Learning Award Winner in “Sharing is Caring”. 3 EdTech Blog. #3 3 EdTech and E-Learning Influencer on Twitter. Must Read EdTech Blog. Amazon Education Thought Leader. One of 20 TrustED Educational Thought Leaders. #3 Edublog Awards Finalist. and podcasts.

Google

Google eBook Video Assessment

How to Create a Class Brand (and much more!) with Tony Vincent – SULS011

Shake Up Learning

MAY 7, 2019

with Tony Vincent – SULS011 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I’m excited for today’s conversation with one of my favorite edtech gurus! Tony Vincent , from Learning in Hand , shares many genius tips in this episode. shakeuplearning #edtech. The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook. Click To Tweet.

How To

How To Google Facebook Course

3 Key Actions for 2021-22 You Can Take Now

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2021

In the edLeader Panel, “ Back to the Future: 3 Key Actions for 2021-22 You Can Take NOW ,” sponsored by Alma SIS , educational leaders described projects they plan to pursue post-COVID to maximize newly available federal funds, foster equity and inclusion, and “future proof” their learning communities. Anna Logan.

Chromebook

Chromebook Future Ready Google System

10 Google Classroom Tips You Didn’t Know – SULS029

Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

gsuiteedu #edtech #shakeuplearning. Many teachers like to create topics for subjects (great for elementary), weeks, units of study, and more. To learn more and see examples, see this post: 5 Ways to Organize Google Classroom. That dream is now a reality for those with managed Chromebooks! Visit: text.help/shakeupwriting.

Google

Google Classroom Android Mobility

EdTech Update

Balance the Delivery

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year

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Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments

Yes, Kinder CAN Use Chromebooks!

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

5 Ideas for Technology Stations

How to Get the Most Out of Google Apps Now with Eric Curts

Eduprotocols for Littles with Jon Corippo #kinderchat

How Can We Measure Edtech's Return on Investment?

EdSurge’s 2017 Year in Review: The Top 10 K-12 Stories, as Chosen by You

We Were On a Break

Engage Students AND Meet Standards with Student Podcasting! – SULS0134

10 Tips for Piloting Technology in the Classroom

What’s Hot (and Not) in Google Classroom with Alice Keeler

23 Gsuite Ideas to Excite Your Kids About Learning #iste19 #notatiste19

How Districts Can Unlock Actionable Data

Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121

Awesome Feedback Tools, AI, and a Little Inspiration from FETC – SULS0186

Student-Driven Hyperdocs

The Progression of our Lower School Technology Integration

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Digital Equity and Why It Matters [interview with Ken Shelton] – SULS051

Pandemic Spurs Changes in the Edtech Schools Use, From the Classroom to the Admin Office

10 Tips for Piloting Technology in Schools

Things I Wish My Teacher Knew… – SULS007

8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year

For Some Districts, Tech Was Messy This Spring. Now They’re More Prepared.

It’s Not About Google (Part 4) – SULS047

Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides

How to Create a Class Brand (and much more!) with Tony Vincent – SULS011

3 Key Actions for 2021-22 You Can Take Now

10 Google Classroom Tips You Didn’t Know – SULS029

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