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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarize with NoteGPT Summary Jacqui Murray discusses the integration of technology in K-8 education, focusing on gamification to enhance learning. Keyboarding skills are essential for students in a technology-driven world.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month on my writer’s blog, WordDreams : Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Technology Integration: Essential for implementing Common Core standards without adding extra layers. Importance of Vocabulary: Teaching domain-specific vocabulary equips students with the language necessary for academic and technological contexts. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum Overview K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum — 9 grade levels. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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JANUARY 7, 2025

million views and 3300 comments from about 11,500 followers who read some or all of our 2,454 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Since we started Ask a Tech Teacher fifteen years ago, we’ve had almost 6.3

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

A school-based makerspace is a hands-on, creative environment where students can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other interdisciplinary subjects. Technology : 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and vinyl cutters. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JUNE 30, 2025

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. I last published on this topic on my ed blog in 2017. ” typically starts with… It depends… To try to understand this topic in a five-minute blog post or thirty-minute webinar is a prescription for failure. And they’re not alone. It is too big.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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JUNE 30, 2024

Navigating the internet is akin to exploring a lively city with its exciting opportunities and hidden dangers, where good digital citizenship provides the legal guidelines that ensure safe and respectful interactions. Stay informed about the latest online threats and best practices for digital safety.

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APRIL 11, 2025

Murray emphasizes that this is an ideal time to be involved in teaching technology, whether or not one considers themselves a tech expert. Murray emphasizes that this is an ideal time to be involved in teaching technology, whether or not one considers themselves a tech expert.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

By integrating technology and allowing students to use a range of mediumssuch as audio, visual, and written formsquick writes not only reinforce writing skills but also enhance problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication abilities.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

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JUNE 18, 2025

Technology, often seen as a distraction, can be integrated thoughtfully, especially for younger children. Technology is everywhere and is not leaving anytime soon. Can the Montessori ideology and technology coexist? Technology should compliment and never replace these moments of learning. Not all apps are created equally.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Virtual high schools have become increasingly popular as technology has advanced and educational needs have evolved. Technological Infrastructure Technology Requirements : Students need reliable internet access and appropriate devices (computers or tablets) to participate in virtual high schools.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

National STEM Day is November 8, 2024, the unofficial holiday that celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. 49 STEM Activities for Students On November 8 th , we will celebrate National STEM Day to get kids excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

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JUNE 23, 2025

Today: K-12 Technology Curriculum Overview The K-12 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech for grade level state standards and school curriculum. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

“25 Digital Tools for the Classroom” is a thorough discussion on which are the most useful tools in a K-8 classroom. This includes popular digital tools such as blogs, backchannel devices, vocabulary decoding tools, avatars, digital portfolios, digital notetaking, as well as others you may not have thought of.

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MARCH 24, 2025

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. Inclusivity and Technology : Be an Author Month emphasizes accessibility, leveraging technology to ensure all students can participate. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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AUGUST 22, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors also read my WordDreams blog (for writers). Accepting those limitations, I find it good for summaries of articles on my education blog and lists for just about anything. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. In this column, I share the most popular post from the past month.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

You have new students in your class who haven’t had technology training. Your principal wants you to teach the technology class but you’ve never done it before. You’ve been teaching for twenty years but now your Principal wants technology integrated into your class. How does technology fit into that? Where do you start?

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MARCH 3, 2025

Integrating Technology in Education for Modern Classrooms 11 Valentine Sites For Students K-2 How to Make Learning Math More Interactive and Engaging Engineers Week Feb. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. How Will You Celebrate? 16-22 2025 Presidents Day Activities Feb.

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MARCH 18, 2025

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JUNE 20, 2025

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JULY 22, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month on my teacher education blog, Ask a Tech Teache r. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Technology can transform traditional classrooms into dynamic learning environments by leveraging exciting tools like virtual reality , AI, and educational apps. This not only enhances student engagement and accessibility to information but fosters critical thinking, digital literacy , and prepares students for a tech-driven future.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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JANUARY 23, 2025

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JUNE 16, 2025

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

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MAY 13, 2025

Top Grant Sources to Bring Technology to Under-Resourced Classrooms In todays classrooms, technology is more than a supplement its a necessity. From digital literacy tools to interactive learning platforms, access to reliable technology helps level the educational playing field.

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APRIL 18, 2025

Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), is a week-long, overnight camp at USNA each year for students currently in the 7th-10th grades. Meet like-minded students who share a similar interest in technology and engineering. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MARCH 13, 2025

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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