Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 10, 2016

C-STEM Studio is a California A-G approved curriculum and turn-key solution for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics through computing and robotics. ” In fact, the C-STEM Studio algebra curriculum is fully aligned with Common Core state standards in mathematics. This is well-suited to younger students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2015

So often early adopters are the guinea pigs for problems that are later fixed. This powerful edition for schools has a variety of new tools and features that make learning more student focused, researching more user convenient, classrooms more globalized and teaching a lot more fun. . I’m still on the fence. Affordable Solutions.

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The Electric Educator

DECEMBER 10, 2016

This mythical feature was finally officially announced this past September but didn't actually emerge until last week when the Early Adopter Program (EAP) was launched for G Suite domains. Here's your first look at this substantial new feature to Google Drive. Why do we need Team Drive? Why do we need Team Drive?

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In my last blog post titled “ Part I: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning ,” I explored the benefits of shifting from explicit teaching as a whole class experience to a differentiated small group experience. The focus is showing students exactly what to do and how to do it.

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Doug Levin

MAY 16, 2016

Open is the New Green. These include the use of various terms to describe their brand and their products and services (e.g., ‘new,’ ‘improved,’ ‘recommended by doctors,’ ‘improves test scores,’ etc.). Sorry, wrong.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year. It is back to school time 2020 for many of us in the United States and beyond. Check out my Booking Page . Thanks so much.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2016

As a teacher, and now as a provider of instructional technology professional development, I find that using five simple strategies can guide educators toward providing the most effective PD. Then when everyone is on board, I proceed to integrating the tool into the curriculum or lesson. Now ask yourself why. Know your audience.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2016

As a teacher, and now as a provider of instructional technology professional development, I find that using five simple strategies can guide educators toward providing the most effective PD. Then when everyone is on board, I proceed to integrating the tool into the curriculum or lesson. Now ask yourself why. Know your audience.

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Kathy Schrock

JULY 1, 2016

This post originally appeared on my Discovery Education blog, Kathy's Kathy, in April of 2016. Here is a simple explanation showcasing the difference between them. As an early adopter of new technologies, I have assembled and experimented with a Google Cardboard device since 2014. You need three things.

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The Principal of Change

OCTOBER 11, 2015

There was a conversation on Twitter between two educators sharing their frustration regarding the process of getting a website approved, and they alluded to an old post of mine titled, “ 4 Guiding Questions for Your IT Department “ In short, the questions are the following: What is best for kids? Image shared with me via Tina P.

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The PL2C Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Today’s educators work hard to balance both the increasing demands of blended and digital learning and the best curriculum and instruction for their students. In other words, this simple process creates a common language, common discipline, common focus, common purpose, and common problems. Getting Started.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 17, 2017

Every few months in Raytown, there’s a new silly video with the serious purpose of safeguarding student information. Privacy and data-security themes are also woven into Raytown’s professional development workshops, curriculum planning sessions and even parent-teacher conferences. There’s no wrong place to start.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 21, 2017

Think of it this way: As we learn new skills, our brains weave skill strands into ropes we can use to solve problems, meet challenges, and, in turn, acquire new skills. Watch a group of preschoolers working in a garden. It's cute, right? But it turns out they're learning more than you'd think.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 21, 2017

Think of it this way: As we learn new skills, our brains weave skill strands into ropes we can use to solve problems, meet challenges, and, in turn, acquire new skills. Watch a group of preschoolers working in a garden. It's cute, right? But it turns out they're learning more than you'd think!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

DATE: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 COST: Free REGISTRATION: To register for the mini-conference, join LearningRevolution.com. There is no cost to join, but there is a membership approval process in order to eliminate spammers. Those who are already members of LearningRevolution.com do not need to do anything.

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The Daring Librarian

JULY 20, 2018

Recently, I spent so much time answering, linking to past posts, and giving paragraphs and paragraphs of advice I thought - This would be a good blog post! Some of these topics, I've blogged about before. I'm kind of passionate about being a passionate teacher, being positive, and just choosing one NEW thing at a time to try.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 24, 2020

Like these society-transforming innovations, when they first emerge, new approaches to teaching and learning often make us wonder, “What is it?” When you build a new house, you work with a contractor who works from a blueprint. Without lesson plans and curriculum maps, a teacher’s effectiveness is deeply undermined.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2016

Every year, students face new iPads, apps, online grading systems, webtools, digital devices, LMSs, cloud-based homework, digital portfolios, and more. They’re ready for tech, wondering what’s taking us so long to adopt the tools they can’t get enough of at home. But–this may surprise you–students don’t mind a wit.

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techlearning

MAY 9, 2018

Over the last few years, more and more, I feel like a marriage counselor when it comes to the couple known as “IT & Curriculum.” Over the last few years, more and more, I feel like a marriage counselor when it comes to the couple known as “IT & Curriculum.” Relationships are always a work in progress. Kayne and Kim.

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MindShift

MARCH 16, 2020

The web offers countless best practice guides and curated tool inventories, but educators currently in triage mode are not in a position to craft ideal online learning programs. This brief guide aims to help educators, administrators, and parents better navigate the pitfalls of making the quick jump to online learning.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

You might know Jennifer Gonzalez from her incredible website and podcast–both are titled Cult of Pedagogy and are a wealth of information on the topic she’s most passionate about (apart maybe from CrossFit). And that’s helping teachers develop and implement amazing lessons. I consider her to be one of my closest friends. Grecian urns).

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Guiding students in book choices is not an administrator’s role, as I understand it; we trust the mentors directly speaking into students’ lives for that. This article will not have an admin option. It will address a group I left out last time instead: librarians. May you take what you need and may it be useful to you.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2018

But we have too many teachers, even new teachers fresh out of college, with no idea how to utilize digital tools to increase student learning. I blogged some of these tips during my first year as a blogger. I share these tips (AND MORE) in my new book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2017

Indeed, despite the buzz around personalized learning, there’s no simple recipe for success, and the common ingredients — such as adaptive-learning technology and student control over learning — can backfire if poorly implemented. Photo: Chris Berdik. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. The pilot Walsh joined could be a big part of the answer.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

A successful launch means higher adoption rates and a higher level of satisfaction with the new platform. Once they understand why you need to switch to a new LMS or why the school needs one in the first place, they will actually be excited to help since there is something in there for every member of the staff.

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