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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

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” The 1:1 initiative aimed for districts to issue each student a laptop for use in-school and at home. Given that many children were acquiring iPads for personal use, some schools adopted a Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD) Policy. Then there was the iPad. Districts even integrated the two models to cut costs. Indeed, $2.3

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How teachers address cell phones in class

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When students want to do quick research on a topic, look up a word, run a calculation, or review a concept, they can hop on a cell phone much faster than logging into a Chromebook or laptop. Parents, too, can reach out to tell their child they’ll be late picking them up or that they forgot a book. And this works both ways.

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What parents should ask teachers about technology

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Who teaches digital citizenship? . Teach digital citizenship is easily done either through dedicated platforms like Common Sense Media and Netsmartz , or a full-blown curriculum like this one from Structured Learning. What digital tools should students have at home? What digital tools are required at home?

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May this Gobstopper (Now Called Curriculet) be Ever Lasting!

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While I''ve written quite a bit about assessing writing (ad nauseum) via digital means, reading instruction and assessment have remained a primarily paper-based enterprise in my class. The content creation is already done; all the teacher has to do is assign the books. Gobstopper also offers a summer reading program. Where''s Jason?

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Tips and Tricks for Managing Devices in the Classroom

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Address digital citizenship even if devices aren’t a constant presence in your classroom or school. Their worlds are digital 24/7. Kids quickly learn where you keep the Kleenex and extra paper, and how to check out a classroom library book and turn in assignments. Be proactive. 5 Favorite "A-Ha" Tricks from Teachers.

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Tips and Tricks for Managing Devices in the Classroom

Graphite Blog

Adress digital citizenship even if devices aren’t a constant presence in your classroom or school. Their worlds are digital 24/7. Kids quickly learn where you keep the Kleenex and extra paper, and how check out a classroom library book and turn in assignments. Be proactive. 5 Favorite "A-Ha" Tricks from Teachers.

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It is Not a Project to Get Students Talking: Two Tools

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Caveat : Expect some shenanigans the first time using the backchannel as students move through Maslow''s Heirarchy of Needs and engage in social learning and digital citizenship. BYOD BYOT connecting with students edtech education Socratic speaking teaching' Why do they work? References.

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