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Physical Bookstores in The Digital Age

Ask a Tech Teacher

That’s why when Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Alex Mitchell, suggested this article– The Future of Physical Bookstores in The Digital Age– I said yes almost before reading it. Worries about cheap, sometimes poorly edited, and often over-saturated eBook markets seemed like they would be the death of the printed word.

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How Educators Can Empower Students Through Technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

A recent study from McKinsey showed that 75% of workers surveyed shared that their companies have already begun automating business processes or have plans to do so. Think about how major companies provide substantial professional development for their employees. That’s a phrase that gets thrown a lot in education.

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5 Ideas for Writing with Technology

The CoolCatTeacher

Once they have the basics of writing — say middle school or high school — is to take the class and write an eBook. Tip #4: Authoring eBooks. My students did eBooks this semester. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

Ask a Tech Teacher

PASCO offers curricula in Chemistry and Physics, complete with textbooks, eBooks, and their own award-winning equipment. Know that I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. . Some are free while others are for a fee.

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10+ new products from TCEA 2020

eSchool News

In addition to sessions and presentations, edtech companies made major announcements and launched new products aimed at everything from network security and communication to digital portfolios and mobile devices. OverDrive Education also shared best practices and highlights, including the most popular ebook titles ( Wonder is No.

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Safe Apps to Recommend to Parents

Gaggle Speaks

To make it easier to get a quick education on a wide range of topics—from Online Security and Privacy to Cyberbullying , Snapchat , Digital Citizenship and more—you might want to check out our free Tech Learning Hubs. Shouldering the responsibility of cyber safety should not solely rest on just parents or educators.

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Learning Revolution - Week's Free Events - Reinventing the Classroom - Library 2.014 - The Real 1:1 - Reclaim Learning

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Monday, April 7th at 4pm Teaching Digital Citizenship in an iPad Classroom , If you have iPads, you know that teaching digital citizenship is more important than ever. Learn more here. Monday, April 7th at 8pm TL Virtual Cafe - Libraries and the 1:1 School: Final Nail in the Library Coffin? Classroom 2.0