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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

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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5 Home and Smart Phone Filtering Options for Parents

The CoolCatTeacher

We may install things on their Chromebooks, but when they are on their phones, they are getting unfiltered access to the internet. Mike Daugherty is a husband, father, author, technology director, Google Innovator, and possible Starbucks addict. Why Do Students Need Protection on their SmartPhones? Blog: [link].

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Two Models for Leveling Up How You Integrate Technology and Teaching

EdNews Daily

Once the school started getting classroom computers, tablets, and Chromebooks, Paul began placing notes, resources and worksheets on his website and having students download the documents and complete notes and summary activities in a Word document or Google Docs. Redefinition.

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9 Steps for Choosing a Device

Tom Murray

During this step, school leaders across the district should collaborate to inventory what currently exists, from core curriculum and technology support resources, to types of devices already in place. Districts can often be seen purchasing vast amounts of technology based on little to no research or evidence.