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EdTech Acronyms Explained

EdTech4Beginners

BYOD – Bring Your Own Device. GAFE – Google Apps For Education (include Google Docs, Google Sites etc). STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths. But have a look and get familiar with what they stand for: 1:1 – One to one (usually talking about the ratio of devices in a class per child).

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K-12 Blueprint site updated - resources for planning and implementing EdTech

Educational Technology Guy

The site has resources about one-to-one programs, BYOD, digital content, reviews about technology, success stories and case studies, tips and ideas, webinars, educational technology news, and much more. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. This week, Tech & Learning and Intel released their improve K-12 Blueprint web site.

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Chrome Can: Google Chromebook App Hub

Dr. Shannon Doak

Google is well aware of this and has put together what they are calling the Chromebook App Hub. According to Google “Chromebooks open up a world of possibilities for learning.” As Google has stated, “although apps are great, ideas from fellow educators on how to use them in the classroom are even better inspiration.”

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Creating an Effective Learning Environment While Practicing Social Distancing

Dr. Shannon Doak

Google Suite for Education. Microsoft also has an online suite of tools that offer the same features as Google. STEM and STEAM. STEM on a Chromebook , . Screencasting and Google Slides for Authentic Language Project , . Screencasting and Google Slides for Authentic Language Project , . Office 365.

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5 Ways Adobe Premiere Rush Encourages Creativity in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

It is good for beginners, perfect for a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school like mine, and the projects sync between all devices. BYOD FRIENDLY WITH CLOUD SYNC In addition, students can start by filming on their phones and house the content in Adobe Premiere Rush. You can use this format in your Google classroom.

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In One of Connecticut’s Most Innovative Districts, Belief in Every Student Comes First

Edsurge

Laying the groundwork for success Ten years ago, NPS was the second district in the state to implement a “Bring Your Own Device” policy (BYOD), going 1:1 for all students in 2010. NPS is also home to well over 100 certified Google Educators , trainers, and innovators. Let me explain.

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Discovering the “Ultimate Classroom”: A Student Led Project Based Learning Inquiry

EdTechTeam

Using Google Docs to help record their notes and the aid of research mentors to build their research skills, the students researched aspects of the classroom that interested them most while focusing on our three lines of inquiry: how kids learn best, types of learning technology, and the organization of space.