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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms

The CoolCatTeacher

So, Leah, what’s your first idea for using technology to engage kids in science? Leah: Well, some of the best tools that I’ve used in the classroom are those that simply enhance the student’s voice. And it’s using video, which seems like it’s a really native platform for them right now. Like FlipGrid video is so much fun.

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Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances 

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Happy Black History Month video : In this new video from Sesame Workshop for students in grades PK-2, Elmo, Gabrielle, Tamir, and Abby come together to celebrate the contributions of Black and African American communities. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Transcription and Accessibility—New Partnerships from Microsoft and Amazon

Edsurge

A Microsoft spokesperson says over email that this technology is publicly available, and that the company is aware of dozens of K-12 schools that are using it in the classroom. The company says its transcription technology is also useful at a broader level.

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Why Solving the Teacher Shortage Is Critical for Edtech

Edsurge

School districts are also relying heavily on substitute teachers to fill vacant positions and ensure classrooms are staffed. While much of the focus centers on the content knowledge, the absence of other areas of expertise—such as classroom management skills and the use of 21st century tools and pedagogies—has just as much of an impact.

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Learning Technologies and Creativity in the Classroom

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If newer technologies can foster creativity in students then educators must seriously think about how they can incorporate them into their classroom teaching strategies. Creativity and the classroom. The Power of Creativity in the Classroom. Because technology is a doorway to an ever-expanding universe of information.

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3 Things Great Teachers Do

The CoolCatTeacher

He does a lot of work with NNSTOY, and he is actually a full time classroom teacher teaching creativity and innovation. It used to be 30-40% of my kids wanted to be a classroom teacher. So great classroom teachers understand how to look outside of the box. 3 Great Teachers bring their authentic selves into the classroom.

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Cook up your Communication with Parents using Google!

EdTechTeam

In fact, I have yet to even come close to filling the grocery list of ideas that these tools can do within my four classroom walls. A classroom/homework site is an effective way to communicate important reminders and homework to your parent and student audiences. We all know that palette feels better with good company!

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