Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2024

Between newsletters for parents, announcements on social media, communications for students and parents, and more, it became a challenge to demonstrate the excitement and engagement of learning through what could be boring tools. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works? .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll accomplish in the New Year. Update your online profile –on your blog, your gravatar, FB, X/Twitter, professional groups, your PLN. If you have active social media, employers will check it out.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

I follow book blogs and I am part of an online book club. At the same time, teachers often feel as if they’re competing with technology for the attention of students. However, I can see how technology can be both a distractor and a positive factor. Technology isn’t going anywhere. Plus, books count as friends, right?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 20, 2016

You joined all the big social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, blogging–just for starters). You committed hours to it, and then days, eager to make this work because everyone you know talks about how much they learn from social media. When you get questions or comments on social media, answer them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2021

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Does it display properly?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

Since we at Ask a Tech Teacher started this blog thirteen years ago, we’ve had almost 5.6 million views from visitors, about 10,000 followers who have read some or all of our 2,731 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. If you have active social media, employers will check it out. Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad. Make sure it represents you.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2018

Believe it or not, there is an International Blog Delurking Week that traditionally takes place in the first full week of January. It’s an opportunity for bloggers to find out who quietly reads their blog without commenting. OK, another yep –comments are always closed on this blog. More on blogs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Students can use Google Earth to take a virtual tour of a zoo or a blog to collaborate on class research. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2022

Not a surprise that student use of social media is way up since remote learning became de rigeur in learning. Social media limits users to 13+ but doesn’t monitor that. My conclusion: We aren’t teaching enough about the proper use of social media platforms and the danger of cyberbullying.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. As Twitter evolved to become mainstream social media, my use did. I need a lesson idea, and I need it now!” Where did I turn?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2022

9 Websites to Address Social Media. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Here’s What You Do. Top PC Shortkeys. Free Posters.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 17, 2018

Instructional Technology Coaching (ITC) is a prevalent method of deploying on-going professional development for teachers , with a specific focus on the integration of technology into both the curriculum, as well as the method of instruction. 12 Rules of effective Instructional Technology Coaching.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2022

Because Ask a Tech Teacher is a resource blog, we share lots of tips our group comes across in their daily teaching as well as materials shared by others we think you’d like. It’s Here–the High School Technology Curriculum! Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Tech Tip #34: My Program Froze.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Whyville–Social Media Sim. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Earth science animations. Geography for Kids. States games.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2023

If you follow this blog, you’ve seen it before, but it’s worth repeating. ” One more person who’s security conscious is that poster-boy for social media: Mark Zuckerberg. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. I used to do this and forgot about it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

class website or blog. social media. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. backchannel device. class internet start page.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2022

Social Media or COVID: Which is more dangerous to students? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. 5 (free) Posters about Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2022

What has increased in the last decade is the prevalence of ‘fake new’, what used to be called ‘yellow journalism’, where news is presented ina way that garners views and clicks rather than disseminates the truth. The roots of misinformation about Russia’s invasion stretch back further than social media.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 27, 2017

I’ve seen how technology motivates learners of all ages to find their voice, connect with language learners around the world, and have access to knowledge and resources in multiple languages. As technology becomes more accessible we need to continue to find meaningful ways for our language learners to use it. Play and Learn!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2023

Search Social Media Searching directories, waiting by the phone for hours, and swinging by the last known address were all the old ways of tracking someone down. But now, with the advent of social media, tracking down an old teacher is easier than ever. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Integrating technology into instruction and learning is a way of life for educators today. But it can be a struggle to understand how to use classroom technology in meaningful ways. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Read on… Ask a Tech Teacher has several articles you will enjoy on this same topic: How to Teach Social Media Safety. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 6 Ways Teacher-authors Protect Their Online Privacy. Tech Tip #44: Computer Safety. 5 (free) Security Posters for Tech Ed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2022

When our students enter our classrooms, they come with bits and pieces of news from home, their social media feeds, and from conversations with friends. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. By Marcee Harris on March 31, 2021.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar !

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

As of the writing of this blog post, the letter has 1377 signatures. We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) If social media wants to charge me for it, so be it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Does it display properly?

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Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

DECEMBER 6, 2019

I’ve been invited to host a Round Table Breakout Session at the 10th Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit today, titled: “ Harnessing the Power and Potential of Social Media to Build Learning Communities. What are the challenges of engaging on social media? Cross-Posted on my Daily-Ink Blog.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 24, 2021

The post How to “Fake” Blogging in the Classroom (FREE Template) – SULS0124 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Lisa shares a great Google Slides template and lesson idea — The Fake Blog Post! I know what you’re thinking…why would you want or need to fake a blog with students? Tech Chef 4 U).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2021

Throughout the year, I post websites and apps the Ask a Tech Teacher crew’s classes found useful, instructive, helpful in integrating technology into classroom lesson plans. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Here’s some of what I wrote: ENGAGEMENT UDL Guideline(s): Recruiting Interest, Sustaining Effort & Persistence, Self Regulation Tool(s): Blogging platforms such as WordPress or Squarespace. I believe in technology tools that have low floors, high ceilings, and wide walls (i.e., Similarly, the interactive nature of blogs (e.g.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2020

How to Teach Social Media Safety. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2019

The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. In addition to negative commentary, Knowles acknowledged other challenges to adopting social media for education. Finally, for some there is a social-emotional toll.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2017

Blogging is a popular tool used in education to not only practice writing, but reinforce collaboration, perspective taking, speaking/listening skills, and a lot more. Look at these reasons why teachers incorporate blogging across all academic topics and lesson plans: Collaboration. The roots of blogging lay in journaling.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2020

This means that teachers are largely relying on social media for inspiration. Your marketing shouldn’t be limited to social media (teachers still seek information through online searches and publications), but it should be highly shareable. The usual rewards include increasing learning outcomes and reducing stress.

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