Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

Some popular synchronous online learning delivery methods make use of best of both worlds (the traditional classroom and online learning courses) and ensure that social learning opportunities are amply present. More on online learning: Remote Learning: Tips for Thriving in This Ecosystem.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 17, 2021

.” Every time I walk into a classroom and see something amazing, at least one of the four Cs are present, if not more. Every Dynamic Learning Experience should include at least one of the four Cs. Let them experience speaking and presenting.). Teachers will walk away with practical ideas to move learning forward.

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Digital Promise

MAY 30, 2019

Educators who design learning experiences that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective create deeper, more meaningful learning experiences for their students. Now, we are pleased to present the first HP Spotlight School, William F.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 31, 2012

To engage students in her classroom, she has developed an interactive, student-centered learning environment. Chellani refers to Adobe Captivate as a “PowerPoint on Wheels.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly. This fosters a more connected and collaborative learning environment, even beyond the physical classroom.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

And that dialogue helps inform the work of IU’s learning spaces team. Collaborative Learning Studio at Indiana University. Photo Credit: Indiana University) UCF has launched two simultaneous initiatives focused on course and classroom redesign. The initiatives] are not just a digital solution.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

One of these practices is known as blended learning and the term that has been garnering some attention within the education industry as of late. But, what is blended learning? This video offers a good introduction to blended learning if you've never heard the term before. What is blended learning?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 8, 2020

Planning Blended Learning for another year. Short term and long term goals for Blended Learning. How can the LMS get learning beyond teacher presentation and student feedback? How do we begin to structure PD that brings the real learning experiences to the online and blended world?

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 20, 2018

The post 15 Collaborative Tools for Your Classroom That Are NOT Google appeared first on Shake Up Learning. There are hundreds of fantastic collaborative learning tools! Click here to join the Shake Up Learning Community.). 15 Collaborative Tools for Your Classroom That Are NOT Google. Click To Tweet.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Chun’s district is at the forefront of a national movement to turn K-12 librarians into indispensable digital mavens who can help classroom teachers craft tech-savvy lesson plans, teach kids to think critically about online research, and remake libraries into lively, high-tech hubs of collaborative learning — while still helping kids get books.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 23, 2022

By contrast, using an attendance app, preferably one that defaults to all students present so you only need to uncheck absent students takes less than 60 seconds. You can create your own presentations that your students can absorb at their own pace. Are all the seats full? Taking attendance is complete at a glance! .

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 1, 2021

In this episode, I’m chatting with Kim Mattina, Shake Up Learning Trainer , podcaster, and co-author of Teaching with Jamboard. Kim shares some awesome ideas for using Jamboard to engage students in the 4 c’s and many collaborative learning activities. Learn more: jamboard.google.com. © Shake Up Learning 2021.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Book Creator - A fantastic mobile (iOS/Chrome) app for creating stunning eBooks/presentations, that can be used for digital storytelling, project based learning, and more. TypeTastic - The best site around for student's K-12 (w/ educational portal) learning how to type/keyboard.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2016

More than 100 teachers and leaders from around the country were invited to share their approaches to piloting and scaling blended learning in classrooms and schools, which we summarized in our latest report, From the Frontlines , out this week. “Teachers are given release time to work as teams and observe classrooms together.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2022

There are so many ways to use it in the classroom and to improve learning. Lumio is a digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences. Voiceover Presentation. While it’s possible to add audio to a presentation, that audio will only record within each slide.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Educators could share notes, links to presentations, and continue to collaborate beyond the conference or workshop. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Many schools have adopted Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) as a way of fostering collaborative learning among groups of educators.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 25, 2015

Lesson learned #1: Eyeballs are not a business model. One of my very memorable failures was in 2003, when I went to Austin ISD to present to the technology team as the final step of a large purchase. Lesson learned #2: Show up prepared, or you are doomed to fail. After all, “I’m the Gaggle Guy.” The list goes on and on.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 25, 2015

Lesson learned #1: Eyeballs are not a business model. One of my very memorable failures was in 2003, when I went to Austin ISD to present to the technology team as the final step of a large purchase. Lesson learned #2: Show up prepared, or you are doomed to fail. After all, “I’m the Gaggle Guy.” The list goes on and on.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 2, 2019

We recorded micro-teaches - usually a 10 minute lesson - and then played back the footage to the students so they could see and hear themselves and learn from the experience. Video plays an important role in all of these alternative modes of learning experience (Brame, 2015) and will continue to do so with future developments.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning. Lumio is a digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences. Mike is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional and the 2017 ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Educator. Click To Tweet.

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GoConqr

MARCH 17, 2020

Challenge your students to create a Flowchart or Mind Map of a specific topic: Get your students to think about the key elements of a topic they are learning and build a Flowchart or Mind Map to identify how the various aspects of the topic link up, get them to present it in a virtual classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. I was immediately struck by the simplicity and power of this strategy.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

Our second annual School Leadership Summit is this week, and we hope you will consider joining us for some or many of the 60+ free online presentations and keynote addresses. Amina Gorie Sindhi SPOTLIGHT - Content Curation as a Context for Teaching and Learning in Science - Eric A. Director of Instructional Technology.

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techieMusings

MAY 19, 2016

Their end goal is to create a digital presentation. Many students create a Weebly site to present their learning. I observed students learning a wide range of courses – from nursing, to genetics, to photography. Again, the space is ideal for this type of learning. Arts and Applied Technology.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 5, 2018

Let them experience speaking and presenting.). Collaboration : Learning and working in groups or teams, locally and/or globally, to achieve a goal. Examples: Ensure there is a purpose to the collaboration and not just group work.

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techlearning

AUGUST 29, 2018

Back-to-School Tips: Setting a Positive Tone From Day One ] Mix up instruction : Mix in a group project, or a blended learning lesson, and even an outdoor lesson one day in order to let kids know that there are many ways to learn and grow. When students work in groups, assign each a task or role.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 16, 2022

With the use of learning stations, for example, where students can work with peers, or through digital tools such as Flip for speaking, Google Jamboard for brainstorming ideas, or Spaces for engaging in collaborative learning activities like scavenger hunts, we can promote collaboration.

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techieMusings

MAY 19, 2016

Their end goal is to create a digital presentation. Many students create a Weebly site to present their learning. I observed students learning a wide range of courses – from nursing, to genetics, to photography. Again, the space is ideal for this type of learning. Arts and Applied Technology.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. I was immediately struck by the simplicity and power of this strategy.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Thanks to EdTech, the gap between in-person and online lessons is being bridged and provides new structures for equitable and inclusive learning environments. . If students also have access to either a dedicated writing tablet or a tablet with a stylus pen, they can also participate in collaborative learning sessions.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 2, 2017

Educators could share notes, links to presentations, and continue to collaborate beyond the conference or workshop. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Many schools have adopted Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) as a way of fostering collaborative learning among groups of educators.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Back in 2011, I was getting my feet wet with blended learning and experimenting with new pedagogical practices in my geography class. As a result of my recent transition to a blended learning environment and my desire to turn control of learning over to my students, I decided the traditional syllabus needed to be turned on its head.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Recently one of our fifth grade teachers, Alice Sikkema, was chosen to present in the poster sessions at Georgia Education Technology Conference (GaETC). Second Grade technology use: Keynote app (cost) iOS and apple computers - [link] We use the keynote app for student presentations. Matific episodes enable a blended learning approach.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Video technology has encouraged educators to expand their roles in greater authentic, communicative and collaborative learning. About the Presenters. During his time in education, Shaun worked to expand blended learning strategies and 1:1 initiatives, while always focusing on meeting teachers and students where they are.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Those pieces are in my Foundational Learning segment. Then there’s Collaborative Learning, which looks like what you would imagine it should look like for any collaborative project. Then we move into a personal segment where they do a Passion-Based Learning Project. Vicki: So… you… are just reinventing school!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Reach beyond what you think a digital tool can do and should be used for, and challenge your students to demonstrate their learning in a new way. Google Slides can be used for much more than just presentations. Learn more about Slides here: 25 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Can Do!

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