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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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MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Technology includes the iPads toddlers play on, the smartphones we use to guide our days, the apps that turn our lights on and off–or start our car. Elementary-age students think this is true, but something happens between 4th and 8th grade.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

take a picture of themselves with the iPad camera (or another digital camera). use an avatar that has basically human parts (like a robot). This has the advantage of tying into class discussions on digital citizenship (why use avatars rather than the real picture?). Click to view slideshow. Try a different one.

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Tech Helpful

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

This is the progression of technology integration at CCS lower school since I came on staff in January of 2004 as a part-time related arts computer teacher. I graduated with a Masters in Instructional Technology in 2007. I wanted them to learn that technology was a tool for their learning. We've come a long way baby!

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 24, 2019

Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) helps us by sharing what the organization sees as the next big trends. Fortunately, teachers like April Keck DeGennaro who teaches at Peoples Elementary School in Georgia is. Digital Citizenship: Student Style Dr. Marialice B.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

There are endless examples, from games to robots to programming. Just Google “QR Reader” It’s old technology so most choices will work fine. If you’re still wondering, watch this glorious video made by a 7-year-old on QR Codes and how to make them and this one how QR codes are used in an elementary school.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, Makerspace, Inquiry, Computational Thinking, and the 4 C’s. I also see a need to provide students appropriate lessons on proper digital citizenship. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

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techlearning

AUGUST 21, 2018

All entries to the 2018 School Librarian of the Year Awards were judged based on criteria including creativity in programming and use of content; demonstrated student engagement; outreach to families; and exemplary use of technology tools.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

The debate really centers around the how and why implementing technology can help our students. How do we use, integrate, and engage learning with the newest technology? How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

AIR was established in order to address the critical need for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and training at school level in Ghana. Yet participating in the digital world is essential for learning, career, and life. What can colleges do to help foster strong digital citizens? More information.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

The exception is BrainPOP — there are no ads, but it requires a hefty annual fee: BrainPOP Fremium BrainPOP is a collection of three-five minute animated movies, learning games, quizzes, and interactive activities for grades 3-8 addressing a wide variety of topics such as math, science, social studies, health, art, and technology.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

I also see a need to provide students appropriate lessons on proper digital citizenship. Whether your students design robots with PenPals in Asia, write poetry with PenPals in Europe, or create environmental solutions with PenPals in Africa. You may need to get parent permission. Check out Pen Pals School.

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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. This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment. Wondering if there are any games out there that get kids writing?

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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. This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment. Wondering if there are any games out there that get kids writing?

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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. This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment. Wondering if there are any games out there that get kids writing?

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JULY 21, 2017

STEAM–Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math–is education’s new STEM. Minecraft uses a wide variety of STEAM skills but especially technology, engineering, and math. If you have another platform, try Draw a Stickman (well-suited for elementary school ages). Any grade (with adaptations); fee.

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Tech Helpful

MARCH 7, 2019

Digital Citizenship Toolbox Yesterday, I had the opportunity to talk with third graders about digital citizenship. I love talking about digital citizenship with elementary students because it is such an easy age to influence them to be good digital citizens.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

BrainPOP is a collection of three-five minute animated movies, learning games, quizzes, and interactive activities for grades 3-8 addressing a wide variety of topics such as math, science, social studies, health, art, and technology. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. New Literacies Enable Smarter Researching.

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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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EdTechTeam

JUNE 20, 2017

Teaching coding with robotics allows for that perception; toys in the classroom. While students are using iPads to program robots like the Wonder Workshop Dash , they do not recognize they are learning things like sequencing, problem solving, collaboration, and maybe even the robo-boogie. What are some famous robots you know of?

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DECEMBER 2, 2017

This is part one of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Last year, I started this series – my annual review of the year in education technology – with an article on wishful thinking. Google launched a “Be Internet Awesome” digital citizenship campaign.

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