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How to Create a Paperless Classroom

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Instead, people use a digital calendar that automatically syncs life events across all of their digital devices. Classroom activities should be handled the same. Enter them to an easily accessible digital calendar like Google Calendar and share with students, parents, and interested stakeholders.

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Why Flipped and Blended Learning are Making Waves in education

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Vivek Singh and his colleague, Ilya Mishra, are new contributors to Ask a Tech Teacher who specialize in online learning and educational technology (more on Ilya’s bio below). If a problem seems confusing or the application of a concept seems blurred, a student can get prompt assistance in a flipped classroom.

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Bring Experts to Your Class Easily with Nepris

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Teachers have long-known the positive effect industry experts have on students, but the complications of finding the speaker, arranging the event, and preparing the class have made this a daunting task. Set up your class (optional, but this allows you to share out archived Nepris sessions with students, say, for a flipped classroom activity).

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Edit and Share Videos Like a Rock Star

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Critical Past — original videos from mid-1800’s and forward of amazing events in world history. Reuters Video Index — current event videos from the news agency, Reuters. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. C-Span video library — videos on civics and the US government.

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Is the Socratic Method Right for Your Class?

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It is well-suited to open-ended conversations such as “if a tree falls in the forest, does it make a noise” As a result, and with a nod toward the constraints of curriculum and lesson plan goals, many teachers adapt the event and provide guidance in reaching the day’s Big Idea. A high school Socratic seminar explained.

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10 Reasons Why Videos are Great Educational Tools

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I’ve written a lot lately about the benefits of using videos in your classroom. Embrace Technology in the Classroom: According to 78% of teachers, technology has a positive impact on students, and emerging technology helps classrooms keep up with the digital age. Why not put the two together?

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10 Things Students (and Teachers) Can Do With Buncee

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Teachers: You can build a visual, engaging parent newsletter in minutes (well, about thirty, but with none of the stress that usually comes with newsletter creators) or announcements for upcoming school events. Digital storytelling. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Lesson plans. Slideshows.