Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Savvy educators have built lesson plans based on this interest for years. Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

My experience with the school library and book choice tension I have over 1,000 books in my American international Christian school classroom in southern Taiwan where I teach English Language Arts (8th), Yearbook (10th-12th), US History (11th), and British Literature (12th). Teachers want to advocate for the learning needs of their students.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

News and Media Literacy Digital Citizenship Lessons -- News and media literacy is one of the six core digital citizenship topics covered in our curriculum. In terms of copyright, if you have a subscription to an educational streaming service -- one specifically designed for classroom use -- you should be fine.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2019

I subscribe to lots of technology-in-education forums (here’s a list of my trusted education advisors ) and attend as many webinars as I can. Gamifying education is an acknowledged success in its ability to electrify learning and make a more effective learning tool for today’s students. Mission US.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In today’s K-12 education ecosystem, most classroom management tools have moved online. This includes typical LMS (Learning Management Systems) functions like homework, classwork, schedules, quizzes, resources, and gradebooks so stakeholders–teachers and students–can access them from any location and any digital device.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2017

workshop –provides templates for a variety of writing exercises such as newsletters, reports, and presentations; perfect for visual learners. media library –collect and share media resources with stakeholders. calendar –share important class dates, birthdays, and holidays. Click to view slideshow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Each module is comprised of short video tutorials, quizzes, example programs, programming exercises, challenge problems, unit tests, and end-of-unit projects. MS and HS; free (with restrictions); fee (for education accounts). K+ (as well as teachers); education subscription.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Open Library.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Easiest No-coding Way to Build an Education App. 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. This includes (links won’t work until the articles are posted) : Hour of Code? Long list of websites by grade.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 16, 2016

Because of its multimedia approach and appealing blend of text, color, movement, sound, and images, it has fast become one of the most popular writing exercises in schools. According to Center for Digital Storytelling , there are seven elements critical to a good digital story: Point of View — What is the perspective of the author?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The app gives subscribers unlimited access to SmartMusic’s extensive library of over 50 method books, nearly 50,000 skill building exercises, and 22,000+ solo and ensemble titles by major publishers. New Statistics Linking Music Education to Cognitive Development. More on music and art: Keyboarding with ASCII Art.

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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. Her role was to support educators in innovative practices. She also says, “Technology should supplement, not replace, an educator.”

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books. Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Brief bursts of physical exercise add classroom fun, build brainpower. Unlimited Books for Kids. Starfall.com.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2015

Besides iPads and Chromebooks and a plethora of free websites that enable students to collaborate, share and publish, education’s tech explosion has resulted in a wide (and increasing) variety of tools that extend the teachers reach, making it easier to differentiate for the varied needs of students even in a busy classroom. Conclusion.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 14, 2024

Chair bands: These are like exercise bands that get wrapped around the front two legs of a chair. We used to have an area at my school that a counselor set up that had a little walking exercise for students to do. Mindful schools: Many educators love using Mindful Schools and those resources. Students can push on the band.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Unlimited Books for Kids. Mindful teachers will find it a valuable resource to promote skills mastery through practice.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Unlimited Books for Kids. Mindful teachers will find it a valuable resource to promote skills mastery through practice.

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Khan Academy Classroom Assessment Exercises 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Global Education Conference Call For Proposals Opens May 1st! Looking forward to seeing you there! Show off your PD!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Lucy Gray and Steve Hargadon, Global Education Conference co-chairs, talk about the Global Education Conference 2017 that runs from November 13-16. Lucy Gray and Steve Hargadon for Global Education Conference. Vicki: The Global Education Conference is here, November 13-16! What is the Global Education Conference ?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 20, 2015

In this day of what appears to be numerous educational initiatives, it is exciting to see how two are able to work in harmony with each other. In closing, we just may wish to ask, how many educational initiatives there really are? PBS Teachers is PBS’ national web destination for high-quality preK-12 educational resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2017

Most don’t survive the first five minutes in front of my students but still I go through this preparatory exercise. I have shared before how much I like Kiddom’s free platform and its library of resources. The Content Library allows you to filter by subject, grade, and assignment types.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2015

I don’t see an option for an education account. Educational Applications. This one from Simon McKenzie , an educator for over 33 years, might be the most compelling application of all: In combination with one or two other apps, iAnnotate has enabled me to establish a paperless classroom. Educational Applications.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2016

They get an escape from reality, exercise for their brains, a closeness to like-minded souls, answers to problems–and reading can even predict success in school. Does the web tool have educational applications ? So many fun programs are also educational, this isn’t a high hurdle. Flocabulary.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Recently one of our fifth grade teachers, Alice Sikkema, was chosen to present in the poster sessions at Georgia Education Technology Conference (GaETC). Epic app (free) works on multiple platforms - https://www.getepic.com/ students have individualized e-book libraries based on their interests. She rocked it!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2015

It has been credited with providing an escape from reality, exercising the mind, saving lives, bringing people together, answering problems, and predicting success in school. Educational Applications. No advertising, except for Starfall Education’s own products. Educational Applications. Conclusion. Design: 5/5.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update December 9th, 2014 The test and the use of man''s education is that he finds pleasure in the exercise of his mind. Be sure to join the Australian Educators network to be kept informed of conference news and volunteer opportunities as we get closer to the event. We Need Your Vote!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 11, 2020

Physical Education. Canva for education features 17+ lesson plans from the leaders in tech ed. You can even sign in through Google Apps for Education. 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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EdTechTeam

APRIL 9, 2018

Rather than setting aside time for disconnected or stand-alone lessons, classroom experiences can be infused with media content in ways that help us, the educators, achieve our curricular and learning goals. We were studying the cold war and I happened to have a Tweep, Ines, who is an educator living in eastern Germany.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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