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Technology Supports Personalized Learning in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

In a Quest Academy class, sixth to ninth grade students might choose between watching a video on a school-provided Chromebook, listening to a podcast or reading an article to learn about a new concept. For group project work, they can access a teacher-provided playlist that integrates viewing selections.

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Building Good Relationships with Your Students’ Parents

The CoolCatTeacher

Today, he shares what he has learned. Mike Daugherty Director of Technology, Ohio Mike Daugherty is a husband, father, author, technology director, Google Innovator, and possible Starbucks addict. He has eighteen years of experience in K-12 technology support serving in a wide variety of roles.

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5 Technology Workflows Your School Needs

Vizor

Reading Time: 4 minutes As schools order Chromebooks to include in their curriculums, it’s important that schools are ready to implement new technology workflows. This is ideal to get right BEFORE getting the Chromebooks. You purchase hundreds, if not thousands, of Chromebooks. Distribution. Picture this.

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Tech Tutorials for Parents and Caretakers

Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

Technology Support for Parents and Caretakers Making technology resources readily available to parents is essential, but they are often overlooked. I curated this collection of tutorials for commonly used technology to support parents and caretakers during distance learning (or anytime).

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Two Models for Leveling Up How You Integrate Technology and Teaching

EdNews Daily

Fortunately, there are two models that can help teachers effectively transition into sophisticated, student-centered technology use that transforms learning in their classrooms: the SAMR model and the TPACK model. Redefinition. Koehler of Michigan State University, and it is tied to ISTE standards.

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Technology Use Is A Right, Not A Privilege

The Innovative Educator

Some traditional educators may still view student access to technology as a privilege, but it is not. Today, technology is necessary for learning to be accessible, real, and relevant in the modern world. The college, careers, and citizenship for which our students need to be prepared require the use of technology.

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9 Steps for Choosing a Device

Tom Murray

Here’s a 9 step process to support your decision-making process. Create a shared vision for what teaching and learning should look like three to five years down the road. Work collaboratively to answer the question, “What do we want teaching and learning to look like in our classrooms in three to five years?”.