Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2016

We experimented with some of the hottest tech tools available for the classroom such as Google Apps, differentiation tools, digital storytelling, visual learning, Twitter, blogs, Common Core and tech, digital citizenship, and formative assessment options. Twitter Chats worked best with larger groups. Asked questions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2015

Some had been teaching for thirty years and still enthusiastically embraced everything from twitter to the gamification of education. When the standard reading materials or watching a video didn’t work, we used other options to explain a prickly topic (like Twitter–that was an experience!).

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ASIDE

JULY 25, 2019

It implies disparate elements coming together to coalesce around a common core. This thoughtful debate played out even further over Twitter. "Cohesion" refers to unity and solidarity. It doesn’t give one group more agency than the other. It suggests effort with lasting effects.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Don’t worry, you don’t see the gory zombies of movies, but the game is engaging (and aligned with Common Core Standards!). Australian teacher Jacques du Toit invented a role play on Twitter he called Tweeting Aztecs to study their history. Students tweeted as different characters.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

Wednesday, March 26th at 6pm Common Core Tech Conference - Virtual Edition , By popular demand we at OpenEd are offering our free Common Core Tech conference virtually. Again the focus is on how ed tech can help with addressing the challenges of the Common Core. For more information, click here. Classroom 2.0

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Technology Integration and the Common Core by Andrew Miller The CCSS call us to integrate technology in intentional and meaningful ways to have students meet rigorous standards. See examples at varying grade levels of successful PBL projects aligned to Common Core and ISTE NET Standards and for various subject areas.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

We are partnering with Chrome Warrior and using their gamification platform to provide an enhanced professional development experience for Global Education Conference attendees. We are ready for another great day of sessions and keynotes! IMPORTANT NOTES: Simple instructions on joining the conference for newcomers: [link]. Gaudino, Ed.D.

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