Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2017

For many, it means attending conferences like ISTE and NEA to learn how the heck to integrate technology into their lesson plans. Here are five tools that will make you look and act like the Diva of Digital: Besides a toothbrush and aspirin, what should you take to your upcoming conference? Any ideas?). Internet Connection.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I have picked five of my essential classroom tools. I’ve also added some of my favorite new productivity tools for my smartphone, iPad, and a few new ones for my Mac. Nearpod Nearpod is my favorite tool for presentations. Get to know hyperdocs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2016

For many, it means attending conferences like ISTE and NEA to learn how the heck to integrate technology into their lesson plans. Now, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 2, 2019

Does the web tool differentiate for types of students and their unique needs? Is the web tool compatible with most browsers ? Is the web tool free ? Does the web tool encourage higher-order thinking ? Is the web tool or app error-free ? Does the web tool have educational applications ? Is the app private ?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2015

For many, it means attending conferences like ISTE and NEA to learn how the heck to integrate technology into their lesson plans. Now, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2016

This post first appeared on Free Technology for Teachers. Last week, they brought their interactive and dynamic tool to iPhone. Now that Nearpod lessons can be run from your phone, it’s one more way to model great digital citizenship and effective use of technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 28, 2017

Lately, when I join technology education forums, one of the most talked-about webtools is Microsoft Sway. Sway works in Windows, on iPads, iPhones, and desktops. Install the Sway app to your iPhone, iPad, Surface Pro, or use it on the web. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years. How to get started.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

I use it for the snipping tool–because we use that a lot in class–but you can create one for any program you use a lot. Select ‘properties’ Click in ‘shortcut’ Push the key combination you want to use to invoke the snipping tool. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2020

When students see too many apps, they: decide technology is confusing. A colleague considers technology “as approachable as a porcupine” Don’t let students think of the apps you’re so excited about as porcupines! These sorts of digital tools are not more complicated to use or more expensive.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

Enter award-winning PASCO Scientific with a commitment to providing innovative, affordable tools for K-12 science and math programs. PASCO Scientific is the global leader in developing technology-based solutions for hands-on science. False Target Rejection Technology for clean data. What is PASCO Scientific.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2015

Besides iPads and Chromebooks and a plethora of free websites that enable students to collaborate, share and publish, education’s tech explosion has resulted in a wide (and increasing) variety of tools that extend the teachers reach, making it easier to differentiate for the varied needs of students even in a busy classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2019

It can be used at home, in school, or as an extracurricular tool for teaching STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). To get started, I needed a mobile device (like an iPhone, Android phone, or an iPad–the latter is recommended), a Bluetooth connection, and a risk-takers mentality.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it’s ensuring the online safety of our children, keeping an eye on elderly family members, or just wanting peace of mind about our loved ones, having the right tools at our disposal is crucial. In this post, we’re focusing on tools that excel in parental control and tracking the location of our elderly family members.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 1, 2024

On Mobile (iPhone, iPad, Android) Open Google on Your Browser : Use your mobile browser to go to Google.com. The exact workings are proprietary, but it involves analyzing text, metadata, and image recognition technologies. The protection it offers is a crucial aspect of responsible digital citizenship and internet use in education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Here are some of my favorite game creation tools for students: Adventure Games Studio. GameMaker Studio 2 is one of the top tools available for students with a serious interest in game development. GameSalad is a leading game creation tool for the K-12 ecosystem. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Typing Tournament is an online typing tutor suitable for both schools and individuals and is now compatible with all modern browsers; Android devices, Apple Mac, iPads, iPhones and Windows PC. However it lacks in material for engaging children and is more of an adult learning tool than school based software. 5 Mavis Beacon.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2017

It is marketed as a note-taking app — which it is — but trades sophisticated note-taking tools (like formatting) for simplicity. It is similar to iPhone Notes , but with more options, more visual, syncs across all devices, and allows collaboration. More on digital notetaking: Lesson plan in digital notetaking.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

At CORE we believe that new technologies are the most exciting way to engage 21st century learners across all education and training sectors. Sunday, June 8th at 4pm Common Sense Media: Digital Citizenship - Seeing the Big Picture , with Dr. Jason Ohler. Join Jason on June 9th for a big-picture view of digital citizenship.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2016

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 portfolios for students–this can be accomplished with whatever LMS you use, Google Apps, Google Classroom, or even Dropbox. Tools to communicate student knowledge. And then charge.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. But denying all kids the access to technology because a part of them can’t afford appropriate devices is worse. It’s really happening.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2015

price only gives access to either the iPhone or iPad. Tools include: an abbreviated Student Information System to go along with the class set-up data. It is the Swiss army knife of LMSs , the all-in-one tool for your classroom. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Educational Applications.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This may include: Google Apps for Education and/or Google Classroom–this serves as a basic digital portfolio for students, a collaborative tool with classmates, the teacher’s inbox, and her tool for returning graded and analyzed student work. Tools to communicate student knowledge.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Screencasting Using the FREE and super easy Screencast O Matic web tool and a $25 headset, I''ve started to create videos that will supplement my explanation of concepts studied in class. 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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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Are you using Google Classroom and/or Google tools with your students? This strategy combines two favorite classroom tools. The first is Adobe Spark , a set of three powerful creation tools for students and users of any age. Spark is a set of Chromebook-friendly and iPad-friendly creation apps and web-based tools.

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EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 4, 2019

You’ll then be able to remember to ask the teacher how their 4 year old enjoyed their birthday party, take a chocolate bar to that stressed out teacher because you know it’s their favorite, or offer to help a teacher set up their new iPhone X because you know they waited in line for it all weekend. Trust and safety go hand in hand.

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TeacherCast

MAY 28, 2019

The Padcaster is an all in one solution for anyone looking to turn their iOS (iPad/iPhone) devices into mobile professional video studios. More than an innovative way to mount an iPad to a tripod, The Padcaster transforms the iPad into an all-in-one production tool. Standard 3: Model digital age work and learning.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

To kick off this event, Alec Couros ( @courosa ), Associate Professor of educational technology and media at the Faculty of Education, University of Regina is giving the opening keynote. While the actual tools may not still exist in a few years, the connections will exist. They really do change things.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 5, 2015

iPad/iPHone/Android app would take care of the problem. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Which there aren’t. My friend has to wait in line, squeeze this work into breaks, or stay late or come early to try to get her portion of the work done. It’s called TurboScan.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Tech & Learning Rounds Up a Summary of New Tools for Schools Software & Online ACHIEVE3000 & ICIVIC ( www.achieve3000.com The software takes advantage of Casio’s Natural Display technology for input and output of mathematical expressions. CASIO CLASSPAD.NET ( classpad.net ) Casio’s ClassPad.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2019

There have been a few efforts to extend social communication tools to younger kids but mostly, kids don’t like them so end up on apps designed for teens or adults, like Snapchat or Instagram. Kids can express themselves using creative and interactive stickers, GIFs, filters, games and drawing tools. More on social media.

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Tech Helpful

JUNE 22, 2019

Creative Communicator : Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. Technology can make us lazy communicators and sadly it can also give us courage that we shouldn't always take advantage of.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 11, 2015

They always start the new school year with a promise to be more organized, work more efficiently, use available tools to complete tasks faster, and prioritize needs. The learning curve is negligible, user-friendliness is high, and loyal community involvement keeps Waze a go-to tool for commutes. Conclusion. Design: 5/5. Overall: 5/5.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2015

Availability: 5/5 (iOS, Android, Web, iPhone, iPod, Chromebooks, Kindle Fire). Starfall Free brings that experience to iPads, iPhone, Androids, and Kindle Fire. Right now, I find it to be a powerful tool for helping younger students become proficient in many aspects of reading. Design: 5/5. Functionality: 5/5. Fun Factor: 5/5.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

AUGUST 31, 2015

The third grade teachers chatted with me about digital leadership and digital citizenship and we thought about what would be the most important thing to explore next. Based on our discussions, I decided to focus on our digital snapshots. What are we currently doing with technology? What is ok to share?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

The primary goals of this event are to demonstrate the power of global connectivity in classrooms, schools, institutions of informal learning and universities around the world, and to introduce others to the tools, resources, projects, and networks that are available to educators today. A current listing of events you can join is below.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 12, 2015

Until recently, schools were in the business of confiscating phones–the one tool connecting students to all the world’s learning. The phone in students’ pockets is a tool they need for connecting and building. They look at platforms without an iPhone app with suspicion. Nothing in education shocks me anymore.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

You may remember Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) for its groundbreaking and utterly depressing report, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Online Civic Reasoning. In the November 2016 Executive Summary , the researchers shared: When thousands of students respond to dozens of tasks there are endless variations.

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