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9 Mistakes Teachers Make Using Tech in the Classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

Some of your colleagues think having students read in this tablet format means they’re integrating technology into their curriculum. Kudos for a good start, but they need to use the tablets to differentiate for student learning styles, enrich learning materials, and turn students into life-long learners. They don’t want to.

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Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is Figjam? Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? Figjam: How Do You Use Figjam in the Classroom Today. What is Figjam?

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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Livestream with Scott Nunes & Stacey Roshan: Using @Canva’s New Draw Tools with a @Wacom Tablet #edtech @MrNunesteach

techieMusings

I had the pleasure to join Scott Nunes for a Livestream event to share the power of the all new Draw mode in Canva paired with a Wacom tablet. As a former English teacher, Scott shared ideas for the ELA classroom along with design tips for making the most of Canva.

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150+ Digital Activities for the K-2 Classroom Inside One Simple App

The CoolCatTeacher

For iPad and Google Play Tablet Devices of All Kinds From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Digital Learning Collection has over 150 apps for kindergarten to second-grade classrooms. The challenge for many K-2 to teachers who have tablets in their classroom is finding the right app.

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Android Apps for Education - work on Chromebooks and Chrome OS Tablets too!

Educational Technology Guy

Android Apps for Education Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world, running on smartphones and tablets. But, you can also use Android Apps on Chromebooks , including the new Chromebook Tab 10 Chrome OS tablet. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Chrome and Android all in one!

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Why You Shouldn’t Babysit Kids with Tablets! (And What to Do Instead)

The CoolCatTeacher

Advice about Tablets and Young Children: What Works and Warnings from an Expert. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Young children engrossed in tablet devices. Show Notes about Kids and Tablets: What risks do tablets pose for young children? You’ve seen it.

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