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MARCH 27, 2020

Repurpose cart devices or class laptops to go home. When you have internet access, download work from Google Classroom to work offline. Have a frequent virtual meeting via Google Hangouts Meet, Zoom, or an option through your LMS. Online or via Google Voice. Access the required site through mobile devices.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Some teachers look no further than Google Forms but for those who require more simplicity and sophistication, a higher degree of agility and rigor, the gold standard for forms is free JotForm (premium edition also available). Unlike a school’s standard equipment, home-based students work from a diverse variety of digital devices (i.e.,

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Take attendance –use a game like Flippity’s Randomizer, Google A Day, or Wakelet’s Scavenger Hunt where student answers serve as their attendance notification. Or, put students in breakout rooms (available in virtual meeting webtools like Google Meet and Zoom) and have them discuss the day’s learning with each other.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

That might be a Mac, PC, iPad, Chromebook, laptop, or in some cases a dedicated word processor like the Retro Freewrite or Alphasmart. Pick one or more that work for you, doesn’t matter which as long as it’s digital and allows you to type and edit your manuscript. Google Forms.

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Tools Chromebook Digital Citizenship iPad 207

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It can be plugged into a heavy base for free-standing use or directly into a laptop for greater mobility. Besides displaying documents to your laptop and class screen, you can record video or audio which can be uploaded to YouTube (or emailed), annotate and edit images, and even make Skype/Google Hangout calls. HUE Animation.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 23, 2018

Digital Citizenship- If there isn’t a long standing conversation and fully-integrated approach to digital citizenship then the validity of any technology implementation has to be called into question. There has to be a constant and ongoing conversation about all aspects of digital citizenship.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

From then on I brought my laptop computer to class. I didn’t need a projector nor a large screen TV, I only needed a laptop sized monitor. Mike was collecting discarded laptop computers, erasing their hard drives, installing Linux, and then adding LibreOffice, a freeware version of MS Office. Find him on Facebook !

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Laptops Facebook Digital Citizenship Mobility 251

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This year’s event featured more than 800 sessions on various topics such as leadership, mathematics, STEAM, digital citizenship, literacy, English language arts, and more. Also on display were the company’s line of headsets, headphones, webcams, PC speakers, and laptop docking stations.

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Epson Digital Citizenship Libraries Laptops 81

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JUNE 1, 2018

A School License is a PDF of one grade level tech curriculum or keyboarding curriculum that can be installed on any digital device in your school–iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, library computers, classroom computers, 1:1, Google Classroom–you name it. As many installs as the school wants for one low fee.

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MAY 13, 2016

Personalizing a digital device with unique wallpaper is a great way to encourage students to take responsibility for their iPad, Chromebook, laptop, PC, or another digital device. Choose the one best-suited to your digital devices. Method One : Use your digital device’s organic method of changing wallpaper.

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MAY 14, 2021

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Books can be read online or via iOS, Android, Google Play, and Amazon.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

digitize photos to use on phones/desktops/slideshow. Provide an overview of the device being discussed—iPad, laptop, computer, Chromebook, Mac, or another. This can be done via Google Hangouts if that works better. Topics may include how to: use computers—in general terms. use the internet. solve computer problems (i.e.,

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JUNE 19, 2015

Today, whether it’s a Mac or a PC, a desktop is only one of the digital devices available in the education toolkit. First laptops eased their way into schools, pricey but popular for their portability and collaborative qualities. Does this include teacher favorites like MS Office, Google Earth, or KidPix?

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JANUARY 18, 2016

When you sign up as a teacher, you get a dashboard to manage students and support for Google sign-in. I love using Storyboard That to create avatars as part of a discussion on digital citizenship. Lesson plans include how-to steps, Common Core alignment, sample storyboard layouts, synopsis, and Essential Questions. .

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Gaggle Speaks

JULY 11, 2019

When Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) started handing out laptops on a 1:1 basis, the district knew the importance of protecting its students in the digital world. We’ve made a very concerted effort to ensure that students learn good digital citizenship and how to act responsibly online.”

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 26, 2019

Here are the tools that you will need to complete this experience: The google Street View App on a mobile phone or device. Tour Creator – Sign in with a Google Account on your laptop or computer. Part 1: Google Street View App. Using Google Drive, Airdrop or drop box are all effective options.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

In fact, it took me less than five minutes to unbox, setup, find the power button, and sync to the free app/software on my laptop and my iPhone. While you’re waiting, download the free software to your phone or laptop (or iPad). They meet NGSS standards and work within Google Classroom and most LMSs. Plug it in to charge.

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JUNE 2, 2017

The top image above is from Google Drive; the second from Windows Explorer. Know how to use the digital devices available in your class. Model good digital citizenship. Always practice good digital citizenship. Rather than whining because a solution someone gave you didn’t work, Google it.

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

If you get Google alerts, set them for weekly (unless you really must know when someone posts on the term ‘Labrador puppies’). ” From Andrew over at Andrew’s View of the Week : Also check the age of any physical computers/devices you own – desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, etc. Me, I have over 200 every day.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Kids of all ages are consuming and producing more digital media than ever before. See Google's cookie information for details.

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MAY 25, 2017

Here are five tools that will make you look and act like the Diva of Digital: Google Maps. Bring the latest version of Google Maps on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. If friends are looking for a Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts near the conference, Google Maps will find one.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Who teaches digital citizenship? . Teach digital citizenship is easily done either through dedicated platforms like Common Sense Media and Netsmartz , or a full-blown curriculum like this one from Structured Learning. Does the school use digital tools to stay in touch with parents?

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MAY 30, 2018

Similar apps: ColorNote, FairNote, Google Keep, Springpad, SE Notepad, Mindjet Maps. Typing on your smartphone is not as convenient as on your laptop. But you can’t take your laptop with you everywhere you go. It offers Android users a special feature: combined handwriting and keyboard. You can even paint illustrations!

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

” The 1:1 initiative aimed for districts to issue each student a laptop for use in-school and at home. Along with Chromebooks came Google Apps for Education – a suite of free, cloud-based productivity tools that allow for easy collaboration and engagement on any device. Then there was the iPad.

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JUNE 29, 2016

It’s intuitive, easily learned by doing for students who hate reading directions, and is compatible with desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, and Android tablets. Because it uses Google Maps as its foundation, it will instantly feel familiar. Plus, it requires no log-in, so no email address for students.

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OCTOBER 9, 2015

Users (students and teachers) can access materials and submit work using the camera, Google Drive, or Dropbox. ability to access and import over 53 different file types (such as MS Office, Google Docs, images, PDFs, and more) from the digital device’s camera, Google Drive, Dropbox and other cloud locations.

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APRIL 11, 2016

To kickstart your paperless digital classroom requires a modicum of preparation. Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks. Digital textbooks.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Google Apps (24). PCs–includes Windows, laptops (31). She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. For example: Often, the solution to a problem is either. reboot, restart …. close-reopen ….

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MARCH 30, 2015

Everywhere you look in education people are talking about Chromebooks, Google Apps for Education, Chrome Apps, etc. According to PC World Encyclopedia, a Chromebook is “A laptop that runs Google’s Chrome operating system and Chrome Web browser. They also come with Google’s online office suite.”.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

full access to Google Drive. You can log in through your Google account. Users (students and teachers) can access materials and submit work using the camera, Google Drive, or Dropbox. ability to sign in with an existing Google Classroom account and get access to one or more of your Google drives.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

In this digital age, parents want their kids to know as much about technology as possible. For younger kids, this means learning to type, use a mouse or trackpad, create illustrations , and more using a tablet or a laptop. For older children, this means learning to code and create graphic designs.

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JUNE 9, 2017

This can be created using PowerPoint, Google Glides, Haiku Deck, or another slideshow tool you’re comfortable with. School digital devices used to be primarily PCs, but now there are Chromebooks, iPads, Macs, Surface Pros, laptops, and more. Instead, create a free Google Voice account. Here’s an example.

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MAY 20, 2015

Here are five tools that will make you look and act like the Diva of Digital: Google Maps. Bring the latest version of the Google Maps app on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. If friends are looking for a Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts near the conference, Google Maps will find one.

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MARCH 27, 2018

Chromebooks and iPads have become the two most popular digital devices in classrooms (with laptops, 2-in-1 devices like Surface Pro, and Macs next). 2017 lessons were enriched with teacher-curated resources shared through intuitive programs like Edmodo, Google Drive, and PearDeck. More Chromebooks than iPads.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

To kickstart your paperless digital classroom requires a modicum of preparation. Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks. Digital textbooks.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Make sure students are technologically proficient in their use of a variety of digital devices, especially the devices they will use for the test. Make digital devices and tech solutions available at every opportunity–for note-taking, backchannel communications, quick assessments, online collaboration, even timing an activity.

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MAY 30, 2013

While students can create projects, take quizzes, write responses digitally via BYOD and 1:1 using Google forms and docs, I''ve been missing a digital method for close reading of texts in my bag of instructional tricks. edmodocon On @Gobstopper students can read on a tablet, smartphone or laptop. Gobstopper is MOBILE!

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