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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from the digital device, recognize that critical thinking and problem-solving apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. All kids need is their brain which happily, every child carries with them.

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APRIL 21, 2020

Here’s what I currently use to teach from home or can easily arrange: Have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones. Have a digital notetaking program–Evernote, OneNote, Notability, or Google Keep for example. These are for larger groups (like a book club meeting). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

Jotform works on all platforms (including tablets, desktop computers, and smartphones) and can be shared via a link, QR Code, and embed (as well as other options). Once you’ve completed the app, it can be downloaded onto any smartphone, tablet, or computer, shared to your social media, or pushed out via a link or QR code.

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MAY 22, 2023

Kids will love having a valid reason to use Mom’s smartphone camera. Grades 5+: Set up a private summer blog subscribed to only by a select group of students, a ‘walled garden’ where students can post their vacation activities and comment on the summer fun of other members.

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JULY 25, 2023

Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. The teacher can also divide students into groups and assign them different math problems. Let’s discuss some of the tools and techniques math teachers can use in the classroom today.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. All kids need is their brain which happily, every child carries with them.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

Here’s a short list of items that won’t take long to accomplish: Update your online profile –your blog profile page, your gravatar, FB, Twitter, professional groups, your PLN. Check individual post tags and categories– whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing. Switched jobs?

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . The top ten digital technology trends are all about building the intelligent digital mesh,” says David W.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

In simple terms, Augmented Reality is “an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device (such as a smartphone camera)” ( Merriam Webster ). All you need is a special app that loads onto a tablet or smartphone.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

Wouldn’t you love to experiment with 5G on your smartphone or play with Samsung’s foldable phone? TinyTap (geared for teachers but fine for the right student group). With the App Inventor program from MIT, students use block-based tools to build apps on a smartphone. Pick what works best for your student group.

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

The end of the calendar year is a good time to do these: Update your online profile –This means your blog profile page, your gravatar, FB, Twitter, LI, professional groups, and your PLN. Check post tags and categories– See if you can whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing. Switched jobs?

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

The end of the calendar year is a good time to do these: Update your online profile –This means your blog profile page, your gravatar, FB, Twitter, LI, professional groups, and your PLN. Check post tags and categories– See if you can whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing. Switched jobs?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Eight beautifully tangible cubes displaying each letter, number, and a handful of special symbols come to life before your eyes through the accompanying mobile app for smartphones and tablets. Individual and group trends can be analyzed in real-time through automatically generated reports. Here’s the link to their Facebook page.

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MARCH 2, 2022

You’ve known analog whiteboards for years and already used interactive whiteboards, but chances are you still wonder: what is a digital whiteboard? The applications are many and can help leverage group learning, content sharing, and team effort. It fosters engagement, attention, and focus.

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

The end of the calendar year is a good time to do these: Update your online profile –This means your blog profile page, your gravatar, FB, Twitter, LI, professional groups, and your PLN. Check post tags and categories– See if you can whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing. Switched jobs?

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MARCH 19, 2018

If you ask any group of people about AR, most will conflate it with Virtual Reality (VR). You’ll need a smartphone or tablet with a back facing camera, an augmented reality app (many free), a trigger image (you create yourself, probably for free), and an Internet connection. How’s it different from Virtual Reality.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Seeing a child with a mobile device is nothing new, and many parents conversations today focus on when, and not if, to give a child a smartphone. These apps are representative of other apps that work the same, so it’s important to be aware of potentially harmful apps that might circulate through schools and groups of friends.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

I want students to recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. This year, I want to reinforce that goal by stepping away from technology. All kids need is their brain which happily, every child carries with them.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. All kids need is their brain which happily, every child carries with them.

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

The end of the calendar year is a good time to do these: Update your online profile –your blog profile page, your gravatar, FB, Twitter, LI, professional groups, your PLN. Check post tags and categories to see if you can whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing. Have you changed your focus?

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

It seems like more and more classrooms are using technology like Chrome Books and group screen time for doing exercises, learning art and reading. Raise your hand if you use your smartphone for more than phone calls. Put your shine on as you help them understand that though this is not your decision, you agree with it and explain why.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Citizen wonders how face-to-face time can be maximized with likely physical distancing requirements, but she thinks teachers should focus on checking in with students individually or in small groups however possible. Many students and families will receive smartphone communication more consistently and quickly than email.

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JANUARY 12, 2018

To use virtual reality in the classroom, all you need is a smartphone capable of downloading the VR apps or videos (more on those in a second) and a headset. Teachers just getting started with VR usually start out by having groups share a headset. Set an example, and you might even get the whole school on board. Pick Your Equipment.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Because there is only a small group of established and authoritative print publishers, it’s easy to determine the reliability of print books. Not so with digital. Digital devices with reading apps often suffer glare on the screen or dim to unreadability in full sun. For example, Kindle books can’t be read on iBooks.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

We tend to think of museums and art galleries as places of quiet contemplation and reflection, but that's not always the case -- especially now that most visitors have smartphones in their pockets. " However, there's still a question of whether smartphones and social media enhance or distract from the museum experience.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

can of soda, and smart enough to automatically sync with your desktop, smartphone, or iPad. You can also visit PASCO website’s Digital Library for hundreds of free labs and experiments that can be sorted by age group (elementary, MS, HS, AP, or University) or subject. It can detect movement within a range of 15 cm to 4 m.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Using OMM & BYOD for Recording Student Voices As an introductory activity for John Steinbeck''s novella, Of Mice and Men , students worked in groups to record a quick conversation using idioms (not idiots) from the 1930''s. Equipment Needed One student in the group needed a device (smartphone or ipod) with a voice recorder.

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APRIL 26, 2018

Let children build on class initiatives for programming by picking an option that works best for their learning style rather than the group. Kids think they know tech because they do stuff on Mom’s smartphone she doesn’t understand, but the bar is higher than that. Teach Digital Citizenship with … Minecraft.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

While this project suggests drawing selfies, my classes use pictures taken with their digital device (or a smartphone). 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. Who doesn’t like selfies?

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JUNE 30, 2016

A worldwide survey conducted by the World Economic Forum and the Boston Consulting Group confirmed that the use of educational technology fosters collaboration, problem-solving, teamwork and interpersonal communications. For example, wearable devices are currently in use to help certain groups of students to communicate more effectively.

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MAY 30, 2018

Typing on your smartphone is not as convenient as on your laptop. Nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs are gathered into groups of synonyms. 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. million words.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Smartphone And while this isn''t a screencast, I used my android cellphone to record a quick video of students reviewing the site No Red Ink. Using cellphone video recorders are an easy way for students to do book reports, show group work in process, or record a group discussion.

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MAY 4, 2020

For some the idea that “the show must go on…line” is uncharted territory; we can be most powerful if we unite as groups and communities that support learning of all types. . Google Meet – currently free to have up to 250 members on a group call; for how to structure breakout rooms, see this post. Tech Solutions.

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MAY 22, 2017

Kids will love having a valid reason to use Mom’s smartphone camera. Grades 5+: Set up a private summer blog subscribed to only by a select group of students, a ‘walled garden’ where students can post their vacation activities and comment on the summer fun of other members.

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APRIL 11, 2016

Someone in your school, maybe the parent group, will raise the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? Digital calendars. Instead, people use a digital calendar that automatically syncs life events between all of their digital devices. Encourage students to meet in study groups via virtual rooms like Google Hangouts.

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APRIL 29, 2018

The organization’s blog offers useful insights and advice on classroom technologies, digital citizenship, personalized learning and more. Keller ISD Digital Learning Blog. How do you make middle school English more exciting and engaging for a generation that has known what a smartphone is from nearly birth? Laura Bradley.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Every Earth Day, someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? Digital calendars. Instead, people use a digital calendar that automatically syncs life events across all of their digital devices. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone?

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