A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

The world continues to change as a result of technological advances. It all began around 2003 when the smartphone wars started with Blackberry, but was quickly taken over by the Apple iPhone in 2007. Make no mistake about it; technology is shaping the world in ways that we could never have imagined.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Live lecture classes are back at most colleges after COVID-19 disruptions, but student engagement often hasn’t returned to normal. I gladly did that because I love being in the classroom. And I think that's because the past two years the students have had a different experience.”

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The Electric Educator

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The modern classroom is agile Teaching is less like a marathon and more like an obstacle course. Each year, group of students and class presents new and unique challenges. One of the most important competencies you can develop is the ability to adjust and adapt to the unique needs and situations of your students.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

iPads are ubiquitous in today's classrooms, but it takes some work to find educational uses beyond games. A donation of iPads to my second- and third-grade combination classroom last year had me searching for new and exciting ways to implement them. But how was I going to implement AR technology in my elementary school classroom?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Here, two educators discuss how they use the engaging powers of the emerging 3D technology, augmented reality (AR), to do just that. Gomez: Using AR to Engage Kindergarteners. Currently half of my students at De Escandon Elementary in Edinburg, Texas, are ELLs. The kids couldn’t get enough of it.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Imagine a breach like the Equifax one we just had, but occurring with students’ browsing history, the search strings of the school counselor or geolocation of all students in the school. Blaine scans his ID and enters the classroom. Other similar technologies include Kickboard and LiveSchool. He is two minutes late.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2016

Google Classroom currently has more than 10 million active student users, according to Jonathan Rochelle of the Google EDU team—which means that one in six classrooms in the United States use it, he says. Frustrated with how limiting your classroom projector is? But apparently 10 million isn’t enough for Google.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

JUNE 22, 2014

Go to the website or download the app Chrome Web Store or Google Play iTunes Podcasts - discover hundreds of thousands of free podcasts accessible from your iPod, iPad, iPhone, computer, or Apple TV or create and post your own podcasts. Android Apps Assistive Tech Chromebook Cloud Google Chrome Internet iOS 7 iPad iPhone iPod'

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TeacherCast

AUGUST 19, 2015

Self-Directed Learning – Encourage student-ownership of learning by allowing students to create, share, and reflect individually and in small groups. Productivity and Effectiveness – Keep students engaged and informed through video playlists aligned to support materials with online note-taking and time-stamped discussions.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Felix Jacomino , the school’s Director of Technology, managed to lead a team that pulled off an incredible learning event. Create Multimedia eBooks in a 1 iPad Classroom by Wesley Fryer Enhanced eBooks on iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches can include audio, video, and interactive animations in addition to digital text, images and links.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

JULY 28, 2014

As education continues to embrace STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) implementation in K-12 schools, it''s important to know of quality apps that will allow for meaningful student learning. Sculpteo Make the most of 3D design, Apple''s touchscreens and Sculpteo 3D printing technologies to create you own collection.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Elly Eckhoff listened intently as a group of veteran teachers listed what they think rookie teachers need before entering the classroom: more time student teaching and more training in how to communicate with colleagues, parents and students themselves. Photo: Peggy Barmore. COLUMBIA, Mo. And then she spoke. It was the No.

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The Electric Educator

APRIL 15, 2015

It''s not because I''m a Google Certified Teacher / Trainer or because I don''t like Microsoft, or [only] because they are cheap, or because they do something different than my Android, iPhone, iPad, Macbook, Windows computer. Technology should make us more productive and better able to communicate, create, and connect with others.

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The Principal of Change

MAY 26, 2015

For example, it is not the iPhone that is innovative, it was the thinking that created it in the first place. Innovation is about mindset more than anything. In fact, if you made an iPhone that looked more like the first version than the current one, it would no longer be innovative, but simply replication.

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Notes from a TCEA 2011 Concurrent Session Kelly Cordray Elizabeth Powell 5th Grade Classroom Teachers Texarkana ISD PowerPoint presentation is available online at the TCEA website. Kelly used iPod touches in her 5th grade classroom. Was using a Regulary Basal in 08-09 but wanted a change and was working on a technology campus.

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I no longer focus on ELA in the same way, but my students engage in more analysis and writing than they ever did in their rows or with their tests. Using iPads and a project based learning approach, students read, write, and proofread, bringing the ELA experience to life, and they create original film content in the process.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

At CORE we believe that new technologies are the most exciting way to engage 21st century learners across all education and training sectors. Students engage in content creation , with the mantra "Earning your learning", by a variety of iPad apps and accessibility features. By empowering students What’s Really At Stake?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 11, 2011

Do you get excited and energized by talking with other educators about technology tools and resources? No homework, no assignments, no cost—just an hour online, once a month to listen, share and discuss technology tools for your classroom, websites and more. If you do, then the Mini-Geek Fest is here for you!

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2016

100+ Game Based Learning Resources to Get Started in Your Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Game based learning excites learning in my classroom. It can ignite your classroom too. In this post, I’ll share what I’m doing in my classroom. Games are fun.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 11, 2017

Moheeb is part of a new program that is challenging the way teachers and students think about academics, and his school is one of hundreds that have done away with traditional letter grades inside their classrooms. For struggling students, there is ample practice, until they get it. The students at M.S.

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The Daring Librarian

JULY 5, 2012

If you search my blog with "QR Codes" you''ll see I''ve blogged a LOT about them over the years, what they are , connecting with parents and the community , and lessons utilizing them in the classroom & library ! MsMensing @ gwynethjones @ stumpteacher Student engagement increases tremendously when using # QRcodes.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 27, 2022

Google Classroom is finding increased use in delivering online classes and enabling learners to connect with instructors. Google Classroom when integrated with KITABOO, an award-winning content publishing and delivery platform, greatly enhances the teaching and learning experience. What is Google Classroom?

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