Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 12, 2018

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: Google Apps.

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JUNE 23, 2017

Dear Otto –questions from educators on tech questions. It includes topics on classroom management, digital citizenship, the future of education, how technology blends into the classroom , and more. Apps– for your digital devices. You can purchase a one-year access to the companion wikis here.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

Wikispaces, one of education’s standout collaborative websites, closed at the end of June 2018. Its end has left teachers scrambling for alternatives that accomplish the same goals within a tight education budget. Let’s back up a moment: What is a wiki ? Build a wiki from scratch.

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AUGUST 22, 2016

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. Blends skills into class studies for authentic learning.

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JULY 8, 2015

Digital Citizenship. The list includes topics on classroom management, digital citizenship, the future of education, how technology blends into the classroom , and more. Join the K-5 Companion wikis. Ask a Tech Teacher offers Summer PD , especially suited to summer learning. Keyboarding. Common Core.

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MAY 23, 2017

This summer, Ask a Tech Teacher is holding five Summer Learning classes : Tech-infused Teacher (Certificate edition for CEUs or grad class for college credit ). 20 Webtools in 20 Days (for groups interested in learning webtools from the Structured Learning curriculum ). Technology in education is the greatest show on earth.

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APRIL 10, 2015

A wide variety of topics, with one thing in common–they teach you about technology in education: Common Core training–the Hunt Institute. Common Craft- -videos on wikis, phishing, etc. Learn Zillion—teaching videos. YouTube Education. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Teaching Channel.

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APRIL 6, 2018

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: Google Apps.

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JUNE 6, 2016

Dear Otto –questions from educators on tech questions. It includes topics on classroom management, digital citizenship, the future of education, how technology blends into the classroom , and more. Apps– for your digital devices. You can purchase a one-year access to the companion wikis here.

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JUNE 30, 2017

Digs deeper into digital tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning. The 21 st Century classroom blends technology with traditional teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network.

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JULY 10, 2015

is the most exciting thing to happen to education since the schoolhouse. Includes what’s a digital citizen, how to create a blog, a classroom internet start page, a classroom wiki, how to join social networks and post pictures on Flikr, where to go for podcasting and online docs, and more.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Their science teacher wanted them to use it and let her know what they learned about minerals and geology. It goes on to say: Kids can learn creative thinking, geometry, and even a little geology as they build imaginative block structures in this refreshingly open-ended mining and construction game. Hobbies: building. Requires a fee.

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JULY 5, 2017

The 21 st Century classroom blends technology with traditional teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. This three-week course (July 10-July 30) digs into the digital ideas and tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning. Course Objectives. 2 tech ed eBooks.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2015

We also offer online Summer PD on a variety of topics from specific skills (how to use Google Forms, how to use Tellagami–that sort) to overarching concepts (how to differentiate, how to scaffold learning, how to build a curriculum map). Pedagogic topics (keyboarding in class, inquiry, project-based learning). Online Keyboarding.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

We have a new certificate class (with 18 ECUs) called “Building Digital Citizens ” that covers thirteen of the most-common topics everyone should know about Digital Citizenship (they’re listed in the video below). Receive a Join Code for the class wiki. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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JANUARY 2, 2017

This includes how to use wikis or blogs in the classroom and what I’ve learned from my students as we got through another tech week. 19 Topics to Teach in Digital Citizenship–and How. 22 Digital Tools You Must Have in Your Classroom. 29 Online Educational Activities Kids Will Love This Summer.

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MAY 9, 2018

What you want for these last few weeks are activities that keep the learning going but in a different way. They work in groups to learn the tool (using help files, how-to videos, and resources on the site), create a project using the tool (one that ties into something being discussed in class), and then teach classmates. Genius Hour.

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APRIL 26, 2017

In response to extensive interest from readers, Ask a Tech Teacher will be offering four Summer Learning Certificate classes with 18-24 CEUs: June 19th through August 6th. It’s the sequel and lets you dig deeper into what you learned last year. The class focuses on using tech as an education tool. Click to view slideshow.

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JULY 8, 2016

The 21 st Century classroom blends technology with traditional teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for needs. What You Get With Enrollment. 28+ tech ed videos.

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JANUARY 4, 2016

They may be about how to use wikis or blogs in the classroom or what I’ve learned from my students as we got through another tech week. Digital Citizenship. 5 Best Practices for Digital Portfolios. Let Students Learn From Failure. Why use a Digital Portfolio–and 9 ways to do it. Keyboarding.

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JULY 22, 2015

Students are expected to collaborate and share online as young as kindergarten when they read digital books or draw pictures using iPad apps. By middle school, they work in online groups through forums, wikis, and Google Apps. By 3rd grade, play music while students type so they learn to type in a paced rhythm. Internet use.

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APRIL 22, 2016

In response to extensive interest from readers, Ask a Tech Teacher will be offering four Summer Learning classes: 1 of 4 Certificate classes. It’s the sequel and lets you dig deeper into what you learned last year. The class focuses on using tech as an education tool. Click Summer Learning. Will this class help me?

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JULY 29, 2016

It can be accessed via a direct link that is posted or emailed, or an embed in any digital platform that accepts these HTML codes (such as a blog, website, or wiki). Individual accounts are free; education accounts are charged per teacher. 11 Education Applications. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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APRIL 7, 2016

What you want for these last few weeks are activities that keep the learning going, but in a different way. They work in groups to learn the tool (using help files, how-to videos, and resources on the site), create a project using the tool (one that ties into something being discussed in class), and then teach classmates. Genius Hour.

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OCTOBER 14, 2015

Three Ring- -mini digital portfolio. Wikispaces –or another wiki concept (PBWorks). Start with the list of Best Practices for selecting and using digital portfolios. In your school, are digital portfolios expected to encourage peer-to-peer learning? You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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APRIL 13, 2015

What you want for these last few weeks are activities that keep the learning going, but in a different way. They work in groups to learn the tool (using help files, how-to videos, and resources on the site), create a project using the tool (one that ties into something being discussed in class), and then teach classmates. Genius Hour.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Welcome to a post where I focus on some simple ways you can begin to blend your learning. I also want to invite you to a very special webinar on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 4 PM EST. First, t o ensure you do not miss one of these valuable posts or other resources covering PBL, Digital Curriculum, Web 2.0, I call them starter ideas.

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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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JUNE 1, 2015

membership in the Keyboarding Wiki for one year. You can even use whatever keyboarding program you use in your school (Typing Club, Type to Learn, All the Right Type–as long as you can log into it from your summer computer). I have truly learned so much from your blog n books.”. “I What You Get. access to teacher any time.

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MAY 1, 2015

The class focuses on using tech as an education tool. The class is online through a class wiki (we’ll send you the Join Code). She is the editor/author of dozens of tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Will this class help me?

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AUGUST 19, 2015

One thing we can all agree on is that there are tons of free tech tools available that enrich learning. This was difficult, but I sorted, shook, noodled, experimented, sifted, and whittled my list down based on tools that differentiate for student needs, simplify the teacher’s job, and entice students to use technology in learning.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

In fifteen years of teaching K-8, I have learned that one factor provides a reliable barometer for student success: Parent involvement. The National Association for the Education of Young Children reports that parents are more likely to attend conferences when teachers offer a variety of scheduling options. In fact, it’s crucial.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 30, 2010

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MARCH 22, 2021

If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce, how to unpack them, and how to make them authentic to student lives. digital commerce. digital communications. digital search/research.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2012

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 21st, is worldwide 2012 Social Learning Summit , a one-day virtual conference being held as a partnership of Classroom 2.0 and the Discovery Educator Network. in teaching and learning, and the URL for attending is [link]. The Summit is from 9:00am - 3:00pm US Eastern Time.

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JANUARY 17, 2010

Districts and district leaders are beginning to see how teachers are using blogs, wikis, Twitter and other tools to create really awesome classrooms and they are scared. Not that there is actual learning going on but what if a parent doesn''t like all this? How do you teach kids responsible Internet use?

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AUGUST 27, 2021

If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce, how to unpack them, and how to make them authentic to student lives. digital commerce. digital communications. digital search/research.

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