Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 23, 2015

Chromebooks are very powerful, and very useful, devices. Vernier is a huge name in data collection tools for science and math and they have been working to support Chromebooks for some time. There are two different ways you can use their tools with Chromebooks. Related: What can you do on a Chromebook?

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Benefits of Google Apps and Chromebooks https://www.google.com/edu/ How does Google Apps and Chromebooks compare to Apple or Microsoft inside the classroom? Google Apps and Chromebooks are extremely easy to use. Schools using Chromebooks have great experiences with limited issues or concerns.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Kodable is available to download on iOS devices (iPhone and iPad) and desktops. From online to offline activity resources, from STEAM-related resources to complete MIT courses, this platform allows teachers to choose the best for their students. Read more: STEAM: STEM plus Arts, for a more enriching learning experience.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

For over 30 years, Advancement Courses has been a leader in professional development, providing expertly-crafted, classroom-applicable courses to thousands of teachers across the country. They offer over 200 graduate-level courses in 19 different subject areas covering both foundational topics and emerging trends in K-12 education.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 11, 2018

Chromebooks have come a long way in eight years and our most recent webinar shows just that. The focus this month was Chromebooks as Tools for Creativity and our three panelists showcased a variety of ways that the Chromebook can be used for much more than document processing and research. RSVP to join us!

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

where he coordinates Graduate Programs in Special Education and teaches graduate courses in assistive technology. Friedlander is an Associate Professor of Education at the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, N.J., You can find him on his blog at assistivetek.blogspot.com and on Twitter and Instagram at assistivetek.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 13, 2020

Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books !

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

After COVID shuttered campuses in March 2020, forcing schools to pivot to remote learning, the city spent more than $360 million to buy 725,000 iPads and Chromebooks. They’ve also used federal relief dollars to fund virtual courses for students at small schools that can’t provide such classes.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 12, 2015

Google Apps and Chromebooks App Recommendations and Substitutions Here is a list of Google Apps and Web Apps to use. This district has been 1-1 with Chromebooks for quite a while with a lot of experience. link] [link] read and fill in Interactive PDFs on the Chromebook using the cloud-based reader "PDF Escape": [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 10, 2023

That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. Don’t try to understand them – unless, of course, you’re a geek too. without stopping or slowing my typing.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Device rollout—when students in Verizon Innovative Learning Schools receive their initiative-provided iPads or Chromebooks—is an exciting time in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools community, especially for schools new to the program. But rollout looks a bit different in 2020.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2021

That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. Don’t try to understand them – unless, of course, you’re a geek too. Act accordingly.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

You just download it on Google Play or iTunes and use it with your touch Chromebook or iPad after listening to Tom Mullaney share how it works. Now Tom, you and I have talked about two technologies that you’re particularly excited about with Chromebooks — Google Jamboard and Google Expeditions. Enjoy this fun, free tool.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Then, they can develop their interest in taking other STEM courses as they continue in middle school and high school. I got to teach a brand new course in our district last school year. I got to teach a brand new course in our district last school year. We were piloting and exploring a STEM course for sixth grade students.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 18, 2015

Chromebooks have quickly become an incredibly popular tool in schools. Now, with the recent upgrades to Office Online and Office 365 , it is possible navigate to the full Office suite using a Chromebook – or any other device! However, here are a few highlights of what is possible with Office 365 on any Chromebook or Computer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2017

5 Ideas to Amp Up Chromebooks with John Sowash (Show #35). Of course, this is only 2 months, but we have had 45 episodes! 5 Ways to Amp Up Chromebooks with John Sowash (Show #37). Awesome Apps for iPads in the Elementary Classroom with Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen. These are calculated on downloads as of today.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. Don’t try to understand them – unless, of course, you’re a geek too. Act accordingly.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

More Chromebooks than iPads. Chromebooks and iPads have become the two most popular digital devices in classrooms (with laptops, 2-in-1 devices like Surface Pro, and Macs next). What changed in 2017 is that 1) Chromebooks improved considerably from when they first entered the education market.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As LightSail Education charts a new course, the New York City-based developer of K-12 literacy software has had to make some difficult, unpleasant decisions over the holidays, EdSurge has learned. The company initially developed LightSail for iPads before adding compatibility with Chromebooks and Android devices.)

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

This revolution hit the education industry in earnest in 2011, with the launch of the Chromebook to compete with Apple’s iPad. These programs set the table for the main course to come…AI. In the past, new technology tools were introduced in a computer lab or during a computer science course that some students enrolled in.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When recording classroom teaching, of course the video component is important. Key features when searching for a wireless classroom microphone to record teacher and student audio High-quality cameras are in many devices these days and educators can use existing cameras on their phones, Chromebooks, iPads, etc., A hot mic.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

When Apple released its first iPad seven years ago, the company thought one area it would revolutionize was education. So when Hiram College announced last month that it would provide every student and professor an iPad starting this fall, it made us wonder what the state of Apple’s sector-creating tablet on campuses is these days.

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Kathy Schrock

AUGUST 21, 2021

LOGITECH CRAYON The Logitech Crayon has been around for a few years and many iPad schools already use them. If you are not familiar with it, the Logitech Crayon is a rugged, rechargeable drawing tool for the iPad which, in iPad apps that support it, includes a variable line weight, similar to a "real" pencil.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 28, 2019

When the Acer Spin transitions into a tablet, it has a second “world-facing” camera on the keyboard side, so your students can hold their device like they would a smartphone or iPad, and watch their video capture on the screen as they record. . Want to learn more about using Chromebooks in the Classroom ? Best of Both Worlds .

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Dr. Shannon Doak

MAY 8, 2019

I recently got my hands on the CTL Chromebook Tab Tx1. I was excited to trial a Chrome-based tablet to see how it measured up to the iPad. I am, as you are probably aware, a fan of Chromebooks, however, I also love iPads and the wonderful things you can do with them in the classroom! I still like my iPad though.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2020

That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. Don’t try to understand them – unless, of course, you’re a geek too. Act accordingly.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 13, 2020

Audio & Google Slides: Now open to all G Suite education domains, educators can use the “insert audio” feature in Google Slides to bring life to their digital assignments, presentations and course content. Visit the Synth blog to also learn more about how educators can use this tool in their classrooms.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 7, 2015

Let''s hope my daughter sleeps late tomorrow :-) Daylight Saving Time (United States) 2015 begins at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8 Here are the Most Read Posts for the last week: Why Should Schools go with Google Apps and Chromebooks. Read & Write Text to Speech web app comes to iPad and Android. Contact me for more info.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 31, 2016

That means it’s accessible from school or home, with any platform (including Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, and tablets). The term ‘LMS’ is often conflated with ‘SMS’ (student management system) and ‘CMS’ (course management system) because their purposes and tools are so similar.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2018

Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and use the code COOL20 at checkout for 20% off any course. Joe: The quickest, easiest thing to do is shoot and edit on the computer, iPad, whatever your device is going to be. Listen Now.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 22, 2017

Of course these steps are general, and of course they can’t go into too many details, as each school has different needs. Many schools and districts have already joined the 1:1 trend, and the numbers are still growing. 5 steps for implementing a 1:1 program.

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2018

Following its March announcement, Apple’s Schoolwork app for iPad is now available for teachers. New Hardware Belkin Education debuted two versions of its Chrome OS keyboard, which connects to an individual Chromebook tablet via a secure wired connection. It will begin piloting the skill later this year.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2022

Go to coolcatteacher.com/wellness and download your free educator wellness toolkit from Advancement Courses. Also, you can save 20% off your next course by using the code CAT20. With over 280 courses to choose from, Advancement Course offers subjects in everything from educator wellness to social-emotional learning and more.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2017

Unless you already do, of course. And I’m talking about both hardware — iPads, Chromebooks and other devices, as well as software — apps, productivity and collaboration tools, learning management systems. Seriously, you can’t. Try as you might, you’ll sooner or later need to consider it. Sooner, rather than later.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 29, 2016

Map skills borrow concepts from many different disciplines, including Math, Art, Language and of course Geography. It’s intuitive, easily learned by doing for students who hate reading directions, and is compatible with desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, and Android tablets.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2018

Late last month, as Apple revealed its new education-focused iPad to the nation, it coupled its offerings with a battery-powered stylus, called the Apple Pencil, which costs an additional $89 each for schools. Of course, Apple is not the only supplier offering a stylus. They also showcased the Logitech Crayon, set at a whopping $49.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 5, 2018

Richard Byrne the author of Free Technology for Teachers has some fantastic professional development courses including a course for history / social studies teachers. So this course is right up my alley, or this topic is right up my alley, of Using Technology in Social Studies. Of course there’s a PDF download option.

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