Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2019

When these “digital natives” show up in my classroom, they have played with iPads and their parents’ smartphones enough to know how to swipe, tap, squeeze, and shake, but they know none of the nuances required to morph the device from a toy to a productivity tool. Do you use a smartphone and all of its scintillating apps?

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Moodle Robotics Smartphone iPad 305

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

Technology includes the iPads toddlers play on, the smartphones we use to guide our days, the apps that turn our lights on and off–or start our car. STEM-trained students understand how to look at the forest and find the particular tree. Common Core: A Lesson Plan for STEM (on Bridges). STEM can do that.

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STEM How To Common Core Robotics 181

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2019

The code symbols are a bit small for a smartphone screen and become hidden under the iPhone’s lower coping. . These can be located quickly in the App Store or Google Play by scanning the QR code included in the instructions: Go ahead–scan the image above on your smartphone or tablet to get one of the apps.

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Robotics iPhone Smartphone Android 180

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2015

Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. There are a lot of training webinars available for teachers and students addressing the basics and sophistications of the tool. – See more at: [link]. Conclusion. – See more at: [link].

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Tools Common Core iPad Digital Citizenship 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2015

sequencing–knowing what happens when; mentioned in Common Core standards for grades 1 through 5. No surprise the United Kingdom took the bold step of adding coding to the core school curriculum. The game approach feels much like typical games youngers are already playing on their iPads and Smartphones. Conclusion.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2018

It feels natural to a generation groomed to presume that everything is calibrated to their needs and wants — whether it’s online shopping, news or math homework — and raised with smartphones in their hands. It sounds benign, and wonderful, to many parents. Schools, districts and even entire states are embracing it.

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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. They need to know about mental illness, poverty training and assistance,” she said.

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