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NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Playing against another human (not robots) inspires students to try harder to prove they know their stuff. Download Zapzapmath for Apple / iOS devices: [link]. Download Zapzapmath for Android devices: [link]. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years. Click to view slideshow.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Program a human robot (unplugged). How do you program a robot –BBC’s version of this topic; includes a video, game, and more. Pivot Stickfigure Animator –free, download, powerful, with a cult following. Lego Digital Designer. Scratch Jr.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Kindergarten — Human Robot. Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). Pivot Stick Figure is a download. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

PASCO Scientific is the global leader in developing technology-based solutions for hands-on science. No matter the technology mix in the classroom, everyone shares the same user experience, with learning focused on the subject matter not the hardware, thus simplifying classroom management for the teacher. What is PASCO Scientific.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology. Everything was then placed into Google Drive.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Program a human robot (unplugged). Auto Hotkey –free–simple shortkey programming for students; requires download. Lego Digital Designer. Robotics–using NXT and Lego Mindstorm. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. Human Robot. Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to teaching coding that teaches sequencing–a critical skill for coding. Grade level: 5-12.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Kindergarten — Human Robot. Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Grade-levels below are guidelines. Hour of Code 101.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 9, 2016

There are many options, but a new one I just met is Windows-based Cloud Backup Robot (when they responded to my donation request). You create an account, download a bit of software, configure the back-up schedule for automatic or manual, and then push the button to get started. I always recommend this to my students.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Kindergarten — Human Robot. Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). Pivot Stick Figure is a download. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

There are endless examples, from games to robots to programming. The Code itself is an image file that can be copied, pasted, embedded, downloaded, and uploaded — anything you’d normally do to an image file. Just Google “QR Reader” It’s old technology so most choices will work fine.

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Many of these have been in place before, but with the latest updates in technology, and access to the world like never before, they are high priority to continue and to build upon. While it’s not listed in the 7 transformations, the overarching goal will be to help students navigate their digital world and build a positive digital footprint.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

Click for Robotics 101 lesson plan. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. Stencyl –build games without coding with downloaded software. Click for Robotics 101 lesson plan. Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Cato’s Hike (K+).

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. Hummingbird Robotics. Stencyl –build games without coding with downloaded software. Click for Robotics 101 lesson plan. Looking for a Class Robot?

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MSEDTechie

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Many districts are embracing a non-traditional approach to educating children through the infusion of technology--and parents are expressing a mix of emotions. What technology goals does the school have this year? Is technology a top priority? 1) What technology goals does the school have this year?

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. Consider subscribing to their newsletter to find out when you can download the game. Many of the latter often hide the up-and-coming tools for 2019 and beyond. What's different?

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DECEMBER 5, 2020

BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Hummingbird Robotics. Stencyl –build games without coding with downloaded software. Click for Robotics 101 lesson plan. Looking for a Class Robot?

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. Consider subscribing to their newsletter to find out when you can download the game. Many of the latter often hide the up-and-coming tools for 2019 and beyond.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. Consider subscribing to their newsletter to find out when you can download the game. Many of the latter often hide the up-and-coming tools for 2019 and beyond.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Technology firms are investing heavily in new learning tools to help teachers improve their STEM and STEAM curricula, a welcome endeavor for education experts looking for ways to improve STEM pedagogies to better engage students in science, technology, engineering and math content. . NIXON-SAINTIL: We use a model called SAMR.

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JULY 21, 2017

STEAM–Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math–is education’s new STEM. KidPix (software download or app). Photoshop (software download or online subscription). TuxPaint (free software download). Minecraft uses a wide variety of STEAM skills but especially technology, engineering, and math.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

The software takes advantage of Casio’s Natural Display technology for input and output of mathematical expressions. ClassPad.net helps kids brush up on their math skills all year-round by offering digital scratch paper students can use to help them solve problems. The application is free to download from the App Store or Google Play.

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MARCH 9, 2015

This collection of six stand-alone lesson plans are designed to complete important techie learning tasks, assess existing knowledge, or integrate technology rigor into class inquiry. Here’s a downloadable free lesson plan on using Khan Academy in your classroom. The Digital Citizen. Single images work best.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 13, 2014

Friday, August 15th at 10am Google EdTechTeam Summit: Five Skills to Help You Discover, Use, and Share Great Digital Tools for Learning , As technology is integrated into classrooms, teachers need to know how to discover and use quality tools for learning, while meeting Common Core standards.

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MAY 14, 2015

The reading voice is a bit robotic for me. Teachers can download free apps and leveled libraries from the iTunes App Store. 14 Projects to Blend Technology with Common Core Reading. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. I’d like to see more books available or a way to import class books.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies has announced it is allowing any SQL-based business intelligence tool, such as Tableau and Jaspersoft, to access data from its modern, student information system and learning management system.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2014

We must always keep working to be there, to be present, to be at the edge of what’s happening, and to be very visible while focusing on people, not technology, not the collection. Digital Citizenship Week. Join us to shine a spotlight on the importance of helping kids learn how to create safe, responsible digital lives.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Yet, from my vantage point in the education policy arena (in leadership roles, for instance, at the National Association of State Boards of Education and the State Educational Technology Directors Association), the book and prediction drove widespread advocacy for changes in policy and practice.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Yet, from my vantage point in the education policy arena (in leadership roles, for instance, at the National Association of State Boards of Education and the State Educational Technology Directors Association), the book and prediction drove widespread advocacy for changes in policy and practice.

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