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10 Ways Any Teacher Can (and Should) Use Technology

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Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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Hour of Code 101

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Throughout participating websites, you’ll find a variety of self-guided tutorials that say “anybody can do, on a browser, tablet, or smartphone” You’ll even find unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. No experience needed.

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Hour of Code 101

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They provide a variety of self-guided tutorials that say “anybody can do this on a browser, tablet, or smartphone” They even have unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core Math Standards. More Hour of Code resources. No experience needed.

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Hour of Code is Coming!

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Throughout participating websites, you’ll find a variety of self-guided tutorials that say “anybody can do, on a browser, tablet, or smartphone” You’ll even find unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years. No experience needed.

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10 Myths about Teaching with Tech

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I’ve been teaching technology for over fifteen years. Let’s look at that term, “digital native” Techopedia defines it as: a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age. That’s not the goal of technology.

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Hour of Code–What is it?

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They provide a variety of self-guided tutorials that say “anybody can do this on a browser, tablet, or smartphone” They even have unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core math Standards. More Hour of Code resources. No experience needed.

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PleIQ: the interactive smart toy that fosters multiple intelligences through Augmented Reality

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Eight beautifully tangible cubes displaying each letter, number, and a handful of special symbols come to life before your eyes through the accompanying mobile app for smartphones and tablets. We know that teachers are often asked to promote technology use in the classroom to prepare students for the digital world around them.

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