Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI-powered quiz builders are revolutionizing modern classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods into captivating, gamified learning adventures. Imagine a classroom where students are glued to their seats, laser-focused on interactive quiz games displayed on the smartboard.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The advent of interactive large-format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard transformed the classroom. Interactive Whiteboards: A History.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

When Dr. Novak and I started writing our new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom, we anticipated that teachers outside of English Language Arts would take one look at the title and assume that the book was not intended for them. We want every student to reap the benefits of becoming effective writers.

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The Thinking Stick

APRIL 5, 2024

This week I have had the pleasure of working with Singapore American School (SAS) in supporting educators around AI as well as starting to draft some guidance documents for the wider school community. At the same time a teacher should have the right to seek clarification from students on their workflow in creating pieces of work.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

4 Ways for K–12 Administrators to Master Google Classroom. Educators face a constant challenge of organizing resources and time , both in the classroom and out. . I’ve found that digital tools schools used to keep students on track work just as effectively for the adults in the school building. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In most classrooms today, students are seen working together in small groups, perhaps in learning stations in the classroom, and taking a more active role in learning. After researching student engagement and motivation, mostly because I was having some challenges in my classroom two years ago, I decided to try new ideas.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Teachers all over the country are being asked to teach “concurrent classrooms” in which some students attend class in person and others attend virtually. The teacher in a concurrent classroom attempts to meet the needs of the students in class and online simultaneously. Differentiate learning (e.g.,

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eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2021

Although Zoom made a lion’s share of the headlines over the last year, other innovative new tools and concepts were also hard at work filling the gaps between students and teachers. Thanks to the likes of Clubhouse, voice apps are extremely popular right now. However, they aren’t just being used for social purposes.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 24, 2020

What does it look like to integrate computational thinking and computer science in the classroom? Digital Promise has been working with districts and educators from across the United States to integrate computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS) into K-12 classrooms. What are “Look for” documents?

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Yet that could be a problem in the long, narrow classroom, where the carpet and white board were at one end and the projector and computer were wired into a corner 35 feet away. in addition to losing her students’ attention, she was losing about ten minutes a lesson sprinting back and forth. Their interest is piqued.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 4, 2020

As an advocate of blended learning, I want teachers to strive for a healthy balance of online and offline tasks as students engage in distance learning. I would recommend that teachers or parents ask students to: Choose one offline task to pursue each week as some of these activities will require a bit of time.

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Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

When students are actively engaged in tasks that require them to use higher-level critical thinking skills and communication and collaboration activities, it helps promote deeper learning in the classroom and successfully prepares learners for college, career, and life. Flip the classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The most important factors to consider are the type of software and hardware offered by the provider and how they can benefit your classroom. Aim to keep students engaged. Aim to Keep Students Engaged. Keeping students engaged is one of the most important aspects of teaching. Encourage collaboration.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

the award-winning provider of video collaboration, distance learning and education technology solutions, announced today the release of the new M5 Distance Learning Document Camera. . The included free AVerTouch software provides additional tools and interactivity to keep students engaged with the curriculum.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2020

The beauty of building an online lesson using a Google document, like the one pictured above, is that teachers can create different versions of the same lesson. Readings, videos, and activities can be customized for learners at different levels, and the various versions of the lesson can be shared quickly via Google Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2019

How Windows 10 Can Support New Classroom Growth. Teachers can easily create inclusive environments to help each student overcome challenges and succeed in the classroom. Feedback is an essential part of the learning process, allowing teachers to offer encouragement or steer students in the right direction.

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TeacherCast

APRIL 14, 2022

Recently, I teamed up with OKIOLABS to try out their USB Document cameras. In that post, I shared some of my favorite ways that a document camera or multiple document cameras can be used in the classroom to create authentic and engaging classroom activities. Do You Need a 4K Webcam in your Classroom?

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

A big issue for many teachers was a general lack of student engagement online. The students in group A will unmute and engage in a discussion or talk through the problem. While they engage with one another, group B will watch and observe. Encourage your students to get creative with their review.

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TeacherCast

APRIL 14, 2022

Recently, I teamed up with OKIOLABS to try out their USB Document cameras. In that post, I shared some of my favorite ways that a document camera or multiple document cameras can be used in the classroom to create authentic and engaging classroom activities. Do You Need a 4K Webcam in your Classroom?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 19, 2021

Maximizing Student Engagement With The XP-PEN And Microsoft Education Apps. This post is sponsored by XP-Pen , manufacturers of a range of drawing tablets for artists, students, and other creative professionals. Users can also upload pictures, create tables and drawings within the document.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2019

How would you describe student engagement? How do you know when your students are engaged in a lesson or activity? Do you make an effort to notice engagement and document those moments? Do you agree with the statement that “the best discipline program is an engaged classroom”? Why or why not?

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The advent of interactive large format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard was a transformative classroom technology.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Equally important, it must facilitate students’ active participation, collaboration, and communication within the learning process. Interactivity in the Classroom Gone are the days of passive learning, where students simply absorbed information without playing an active role in their learning.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In other words, students want information and tasks that are real and useful outside the classroom. Digitally-savvy students can include technology into their PBL, making collaboration easier and the final product more appealing. Students and teachers can use the Glogpedia content library for science, math, and social studies.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 6, 2022

Although there’s no denying the pandemic had many unfortunate consequences, this is a chance to build a better education system, one that is flexible and engaging. Indeed, one of the main problems that teachers have faced regarding online learning is student engagement. Read more: Answering the Why?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The new suite of offerings – which includes a range of AI tools, interactive lessons, and curriculum-supporting content – takes Canva from a classroom design tool to an end-to-end education platform capable of producing and teaching complete lessons with ease. Magic Animate : Bring videos and presentations to life with seamless animations.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 3, 2021

Beyond the adjustments related to instruction, it was challenging to get into a workflow and figure out how to best provide for students at home and in the classroom space. How do I assess students ? Should all students take a digital assessment, or should I provide a paper assessment for students in the classroom?

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Neo LMS

JUNE 7, 2022

Moreover, students can also add attachments to essay assignments such as PowerPoint presentations or Word documents. Students can use the HTML editor to write an essay or upload a document. These are the traditional ways to evaluate students. Then, once the students finish the task, they can mark it as complete.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

You can call on students, write on the board, and explain previous assignments. Hyflex classes should improve student engagement and studies show learners engage best with active learning methods. Students who don’t attend class in person can join the class live from their devices. Remote synchronous.

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Creating a classroom community where meaningful conversations can happen isn't easy -- it's an ongoing process that takes time. But using online discussion tools can be one great way to help your students build these skills. Upload a document (in any number of formats) to create an online discussion area.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2024

To be clear, this assignment would require students to analyze documents and write their own responses using evidence, which are important skills of course, but it would inevitably lead to me manically red inking papers that ultimately were written because I assigned an essay that would only ever be read by me. To what end?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2023

I’m sure you’ve spent countless hours decorating and arranging your classroom or learning space to be as enriching as possible. But have you considered leveling up your space with some engaging educational posters ? Their colorful designs can liven up any space, be it a classroom or an office.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With EdTech gaining ground, educational institutions, including schools and higher education institutions are increasingly leveraging the advances in technology to support their classrooms. How can teaching technology help improve effectiveness in the classroom?

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

To explain the difference between adding technology and powerful teaching and learning, I want to share examples of three different types of classrooms I’ve visited recently. Classroom 1 In this first classroom, the teacher is calling on her 5th graders one-by-one to identify each state and its geographic location.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

showcased its extensive lineup of lamp-free laser displays , including standard and ultra-short throw projectors and interactive solutions , as well as wireless document cameras – all designed to create immersive learning experiences and empower educators to optimize technology and create multipurpose classrooms. Epson America, Inc.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As educators, we need to be more discerning and discriminating about the use of technology in our classrooms and be willing to admit when the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Google classrooms were rarely used, and laptops, while ubiquitous, were primarily used during standardized testing season.

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