eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Blended learning combines traditional, in-person learning with digital learning, so that students can experience both forms. MOOC refers to a massive online open course, a type of distance learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2018

Safe experiences with monitoring and support can help children understand digital safety. In today’s show, Wanda Terral talks about how to help kids understand digital safety. Use the technology to keep an eye on them. The technology keeps an eye on them for us, and then, when needed, we will intervene. I am intrigued.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2017

Are we using technology too much as parents? Today, for Thought Leader Thursday, Weston KieschnickWeston Kieschnick @wes_kieschnick and I have a conversation about digital parenting. Experiences and observations about digital overuse and misuse. Scary Ways Technology Affects Your Sleep Sleep.org. Blog: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2020

Resources Our Global Classroom Our Global Classroom Flipgrid DigCitCommit Virtual Summit – February 2020 Global Ed Student Chat – 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1 pm ET Michael Drezek – Bio As submitted Michael is the District Technology Integrator for Lake Shore Central School District in Angola, NY.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2019

Technology is not just a tool used in her classroom to pass the time but it is used to transform learning and experiences beyond what pencil and paper can do. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2019

Most days of the week you can find me in my office at Grove City College working with students or teaching preservice teachers about educational technology or special education. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Casual, ongoing professional development on technology makes a difference at one district. Every Wednesday from 2:45-6:45, the fresh aroma of “personalized” coffee choices from the Keurig fills the air and our teachers settle in to work individually or with their colleagues at the Technology CAFÉ. Next page: How teachers use the CAFÉ.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. Activity-Based Learning.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 21, 2015

And an exciting way for kids to demonstrate their learning is through project-based learning. PBL, sometimes referred to as "problem-based learning," speaks to kids in so many ways. Teens often use technology in PBL, whether for project planning, research, collaborating, or creating final presentations.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

This classroom might be 1 to 1 or might be using technology to leverage student centered learning. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Are you traveling to Learning Forward Conference in Washington DC in December?

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Graphite Blog

JULY 3, 2015

Common Sense team members and certified educators presented on a range of practical and engaging ways to use specific technology tools for learning as well as our latest and greatest digital citizenship offerings. . DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Digital Passport: Digital Safety for Elementary School Kids .

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Buncee

JANUARY 11, 2019

The Buncee Bus is on the way to the 39th Annual Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, Florida. Or, click and save the schedule below to your phone for a quick reference! See how students can use Buncees to represent their Project Based Learning in a more authentic and meaningful way. Adios, boring open houses!

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 9, 2016

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. The site contains some wonderful blended learning possibilities including rich, comprehensive lessons and effective strategies contributed by teachers across the globe. Check out my Booking Page.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 4, 2019

I frequently refer to Google Slides and the Swiss Army Knife of G Suite because it is such a flexible tool and allows students to create much more than just presentations. I frequently share professional learning tips, tutorials, and presentations. Want to Learn More? 25 Ways to Use Audio in #GoogleSlides Projects!

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

as you continue to amplify formative learning with digital technology. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Many times the LMS (Learning Management System) may have this built in, or you may wish to check one of the options below.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

This classroom might be 1 to 1 or might be using technology to leverage student centered learning. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Are you traveling to Learning Forward Conference in Washington DC in December? 9.10.11.12.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This can serve as an FAQ for your students, and the students who are reluctant to ask questions will have it to refer to. TIP : When discussing the use of student posts and comments with students, use this as a teachable moment to discuss online etiquette and digital citizenship skills. Enable Student Comments.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

This piece was co-authored by Lisa Guernsey , director of the Early Education Initiative and the Learning Technologies Project in the Education Policy Program at New America and Michael H. Recent research is fueling debate about the role that digital media may play in strengthening educational opportunities for all students.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

This piece was co-authored by Lisa Guernsey , director of the Early Education Initiative and the Learning Technologies Project in the Education Policy Program at New America and Michael H. Recent research is fueling debate about the role that digital media may play in strengthening educational opportunities for all students.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 28, 2020

The post It’s Not About Google (Part 4) – SULS047 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Even when we love technology and Google tools, we have to remember that it’s NOT about Google. Our bottom line as educators is always about the learning and doing what’s best for students. Part 4 is finally here!

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techlearning

APRIL 13, 2018

Not only is this a great opportunity to teach digital citizenship and soft skills , it also helps students learn to find help and develop their creative confidence. Eventually someone gets back to me, and way more times than not, they couldn’t be happier to help or refer me to someone who can.

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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). One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. This is a student-driven digital portfolio. She rocked it!

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

If you don’t “get” why technology is important, or know people who don’t, take a listen to understand and learn about transformative practices that work in education. I wanted to talk today about why I think Teachers Using Technology are Super Heroes. Idea #1: Use Formative Data to Improve Learning.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

From gamification to digital citizenship to PD for teachers to classroom robots and everything in between, the 102 posts that have been published on the NEO Blog in the last 12 months covered oh so many subjects related to education technology and e-learning for educational institutions. A veritable “alphabet soup”.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 17, 2016

I am able to add to my number each year by further reflection and learning from amazing educators as I travel the country. I also think employing word clouds is a great way to begin technology integration with teachers, and also a wonderful way to travel around the SAMR pool. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2020

Vicki Davis is a classroom teacher and an Instructional Technology Director. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. She blogs at the Cool Cat Teacher Blog and hosts this podcast. See www.coolcatteacher.com/bio for her full bio.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 8, 2015

This post is actually intended to supplement the “Cycle of Learning Innovation” model that will be publishing tomorrow (7.7.2015), which means this is less about analysis and context and more about the examples. Planned obsolescence of mobile technology. New demands for digital citizenship. Maker Movement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2018

He most recently served as Managing Partner for Bayesian Edge Technology & Solutions, Ltd., The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. a financial risk management and portfolio advisory service he founded in 2000.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The digital availability of information has accelerated the pace of knowledge sharing, enabling instant access to a vast repository of resources. Collaboration is not confined by physical barriers–global learning communities connect and share insights in real-time. What is smart learning in the digital age?

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

You may remember Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) for its groundbreaking and utterly depressing report, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Online Civic Reasoning. In the November 2016 Executive Summary , the researchers shared: When thousands of students respond to dozens of tasks there are endless variations.

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