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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

Liz Kolb in episode 387 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Are Smartphones a good idea? Liz runs a blog at [link]. The post Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move? We discuss the pro’s and cons. Listen to the Show.

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The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs

EdTech Magazine

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. With powerful publication and distribution tools within reach, blogs remain one of the most potent ways to spread your ideas and thoughts. For five years, we’ve highlighted some of the best and brightest blogs within K—12 education. alicekeeler | Read the blog.

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Balance the Delivery

Ask a Tech Teacher

While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. Departments may also use this approach at the secondary level and at grade levels for the elementary level.

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Cool Cat Teacher’s 31 Favorite Everyday Tools I’m Using Right Now #edtech

The CoolCatTeacher

A special Valentine's Day Episode of 10MT with Links to Tools and Tech I Use From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Check out Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s show on iPad apps for elementary classrooms. Winner’s name will be posted on this blog before February 27, 2017.

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Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. And check out my review this week on my blog. Connect with Debbie at TannenbaumTech.com.

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Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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