Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Augmentation: Technology not only replaces a traditional tool but adds functionality, e.g. using Google Earth to explore the setting of a story rather than a map. e.g. using virtual meeting tools (like Google Hangouts) to include housebound students in a class. He also offers a Digital Breakout Template that can be downloaded.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2021

85+ Awesome Apps that Integrate with Google Classroom. Learn about 85+ applications that integrate with Google Classroom. How to Create a Google Classroom Custom Header with Google Drawings. Digital Badges in the Classroom (What, When, & How). 20 Ways to Use Google Drawings in the Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2018

And Amy, you’re working with digital badges or open badges in elementary school. What are open badges, and how does this work with elementary kids? What is a digital badge and how do students earn one? Can you provide an example? Vicki: So give me an example of what they might choose.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2018

In his latest EdSurge column , Michael Horn laid out how Google Maps offers an aspirational metaphor for what the future of educational tools could look like. Today, Google Maps is an open ecosystem for accurate, real-time geospatial and navigation data.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2020

While high-resolution data for community colleges isn’t available, we can see evidence for this in proxies such as Google search trends , consumers’ growing openness and intention to study online , booming MOOC enrollment , and publicly-traded online learning company enrollment results. Better state-level coordination could also help.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

As schools adopt Google Apps for Education, there is a desire by teachers to learn how to effectively use the GAFE tools in their classrooms. Google understands this need and provides the Google for Education Online Training Center for educators to explore, polish their skills and expand their knowledge of GAFE.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Consider developing a meeting agenda using Google Docs. When looking at the three essential elements (voice, choice, advocacy) what examples would you add? This results in a death-by-meeting scenario and is a main reason why most people hate meetings.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 23, 2015

This example illustrates the power of our digital acts and choices. Give them learning missions you grade with digital badges. Check out my bookmarks for creating digital badges. Hashtags are one of the most important inventions of our digital learning. Find several student examples here.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 2, 2017

The post 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Expand Your Use of Google Classroom. Google has opened up Google Classroom to users outside of G Suite for Education. Users with a personal Google account can now both join and create classes. Keep reading!

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2020

Machines can’t handle the “last mile” of putting dishes away, for example. In the latest twist on parenting in the digital age, smart dishwashers, coffeemakers, washers and dryers made by BSH—sold under brand names including Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau—can now assign chores to children.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Recognition could take the form of online badges, comp time, or even a certificate of recognition from your school district. In the example that my Instructional Coach friend mentioned about her school district. Here is an example of this school district’s planning document. What are digital badges?

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Recognition could take the form of online badges, comp time, or even a certificate of recognition from your school district. In the example that my Instructional Coach friend mentioned about her school district. Professional Development Example Through Badging #1. What are digital badges? Example: Kahoot).

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Making it to the top for the first time is a post that looks at ways that teachers who receive certifications / micro-credentials are showing off their digital badges. Check out the post to read about their innovative ideas, insights, and see actual examples. Next up is a post that has been at the top for a few weeks.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 8, 2022

para provides educators with a Digital Backpack. This tool integrates with Google Classroom for a more streamlined experience. For example, if a teacher wants students to read a text in PDF they cannot always ensure students can easily read the text. Related Article: 85+ Awesome Apps that Integrate with Google Classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

So many of my teachers are making the choice to integrate social media as a learning tool that I just can''t list all of the examples. Google Apps For Education (GAFE) implemented in 2012 empowering students and staff to learn collaboratively in the cloud. Online courses through the Virtual High School implemented in 2010.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Many tech firms are even going directly to professionals with their own certificates and credentials—such as IBM’s digital badge program , Hubspot’s certifications , and long-running programs like Microsoft’s IT certifications. The program is philanthropically funded by Google.org, and does not generate any revenue to Google.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2019

In fact, the boom in microcredentials is being fed in large part by major companies—IBM, Google, and Amazon, to name a few—looking to grow their talent pipeline and increase the skill level of current employees. Frontline workers with high potential but low digital confidence: We’ve seen more employers invest in upskilling for this group.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Digital badging is a new practice worth examining that can make students' discrete learning goals and accomplishments more transparent and concrete. Badges can be a helpful way to motivate and assess students. I use the free version of KidBlog and Google Sites , but other options include Wordpress and Blogger.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Famous billionaire college dropouts like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and the late Steve Jobs are prominent examples of successes who never completed undergraduate degrees. To match the changing, unpredictable nature of today’s economy and digital landscape, these programs should aim for flexibility and innovative paradigms.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 18, 2015

Digital badging is a new practice worth examining that can make students' discrete learning goals and accomplishments more transparent and concrete. Badges can be a helpful way to motivate and assess students. I use the free version of KidBlog and Google Sites , but other options include Wordpress and Blogger.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 27, 2018

To enter the daily challenge contest, share a story, screenshot of student work, photo, or video about your students’ use of Applied Digital Skills. We’ll choose one winner today to receive a bundle of FIVE Google Cardboard Virtual Reality Viewers. Example tweet (Thank you Terri !): We’ll DM you on Twitter if you’ve won!

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 8, 2017

Things like kindness, empathy, tenacity and creativity can now be acknowledged, celebrated and captured using a digital badge! Innovator: Stephanie Filardo Mentor: Joanna Sanders Google Parent A resource to help parents understand GSuite for Edu and how their child may use it at school.

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Leading By Example. Training admins in climate and culture and having them set goals empowers them to lead by example. . Present the WHY with examples behind building a school-wide climate and culture that promotes student ownership, agency, and empowerment to all schools. Digital Badging. Initiating Change.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

If you reach a total of 300 points, you will be eligible for a special digital badge and a personalized certificate of participation from the GEC! Follow the Twitter conversation with #globaled16 Peggy George ‏ @ pgeorge 1h 1 hour ago # globaled16 Loving presentation by Kathy Beck on Global Google Mapping!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

If you reach a total of 300 points, you will be eligible for a special digital badge and a personalized certificate of participation from the GEC! Follow the Twitter conversation with #globaled16 Peggy George ‏ @ pgeorge 1h 1 hour ago # globaled16 Loving presentation by Kathy Beck on Global Google Mapping!

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2020

Signature examples of this trend include Walmart’s Live Better U program , Starbucks’ College Achievement Plan and Amazon’s Career Choice program. In a tight economy, many major employers are launching or expanding “ education as benefit ” strategies to retain and develop their workforces.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

Tag your questions #eduquestion or post them on our Facebook page or Google+ community. CEET Meet: Disrupting Assessment with Digital Badges. Sue Hellman has shared this PD opportunity for teachers that will discuss how digital badges are transfroming the age-old model of assessment in schools. Classroom 2.0

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example, tasks like taking attendance, awarding credit hours, and releasing micro-credentials are all automated as learners use join codes to enter virtual synchronous PD events. MobileMind delivers anytime, anywhere access to personalized micro-courses, activity-based learning, digital badging, and reporting to K-12 school districts.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 2, 2015

This example illustrates the power of our digital acts and choices. Find the Google Doc handout with digital icebreakers, like Digital Bingo, here. Here’s my student Google Survey template to get you started. Give them learning missions you grade with digital badges. Enjoyed these resources?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 16, 2018

Note that before implementing the process, I already know what digital product I want students to create (timeline, infographic, video, etc.) Evaluate an Example. The first step is to evaluate examples that are age and topic appropriate. Students work in pairs or small groups to create a list of what makes the example awesome.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 11, 2021

The post 20 Ways to Use Google Drawings in the Classroom – SULS092 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Drawings is a hidden treasure! In this post and episode, I will give you 20 Ways to Use Google Drawings in the Classroom. At first glance, it can be easy to dismiss the Google Drawing tool. Click To Tweet.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 16, 2018

Note that before implementing the process, I already know what digital product I want students to create (timeline, infographic, video, etc.) Evaluate an Example. The first step is to evaluate examples that are age and topic appropriate. Students work in pairs or small groups to create a list of what makes the example awesome.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 28, 2017

Read a step by step approach from an instructor with lots of examples here. Find out more about mission minded learning in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom. Give digital badges or set it up to where students can level up on a leaderboard !

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

One of the leaders in this field is Digital Promise. Who is Digital Promise? In partnership with groups such as Verizon Innovative Learning Schools and the Dynamic Learning Projects (with Google), as well as numerous school districts, Digital Promise has become a prominent provider of micro-credentials to educators.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Denying that to students in the age of Uber, Amazon, Google and more seems sort of an awkward and wrong-headed thing to do. Setting a good example. Giving students gold stars or digital badges. Definition #3 – To Make Known and Accepted. Sourcing project ideas. Sourcing project resources. Staging projects.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

For example, while Linson’s district avoided grants for most of their initiative, they knew that many teachers would need assistance using the new digital tools. For example, his district decided to stop hosting the tech applications on site and moved them to the cloud.

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techlearning

JULY 20, 2018

Note that before implementing the process, I already know what digital product I want students to create (timeline, infographic, video, etc.) Evaluate an Example The first step is to evaluate examples that are age and topic appropriate. Students work in pairs or small groups to create a list of what makes the example awesome.

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