eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the TCEA Convention & Exposition, thousands of educators from various parts of the world get together to connect, gain knowledge, and improve their craft while becoming familiar with new advances in education technology. The event’s focus is not only on ed tech but also on good teaching, good learning, and good leadership with ed tech.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 2, 2022

The digital whiteboard encourages applying diverse multimedia. With a few clicks and connection to the internet, teachers can view online resources, browse the content library, and find data faster. Not to mention great flexibility thanks to its digital format. The post What Is a Digital Whiteboard?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. When my fellow teachers did seek me out — always to ask for help and rarely to request training — they’d come to my room, laptop in hand, and follow the noise of my fingers flying across the keyboard.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Online Reading –when the classroom library isn’t available, use one of the many online libraries or story collections to inspire reading. Pick one that allows books to be downloaded to the student’s digital device so there are no issues with internet and WiFi when students are away from school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Over the decades I have added both Educational Technology and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) endorsements to my elementary teaching certificate. My graduate studies focused on integrating technology across the curriculum. From then on I brought my laptop computer to class. “Typing by the Numbers”. ELL Resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2019

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants. Benefits of a School License.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

Repurpose cart devices or class laptops to go home. GetEpic –Digital library for kid’s books. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is simply in the cloud rather than in the room. How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2020

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. When my fellow teachers did seek me out — always to ask for help and rarely to request training — they’d come to my room, laptop in hand, and follow the noise of my fingers flying across the keyboard.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

A popular service learning endeavor is teaching technology skills to those who don’t have them. In any number of homes and schools across the nation, students are more comfortable with using digital devices than many adults. Use technology and digital media strategically and capably. Teacher Preparation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2016

Storyboard That is a leader among online digital storytelling tools thanks to its comic-based themes, clean layout, vast collection of story pieces, varied strip options, and intuitive drag-and-drop interface. I love using Storyboard That to create avatars as part of a discussion on digital citizenship.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. ” The 1:1 initiative aimed for districts to issue each student a laptop for use in-school and at home. Will the cloud continue to reign?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2018

I think you’ll enjoy his thoughts: Technology has permeated every pore of our lives today, and education has been no exception. While the latter is not going to take place, some shifts in education are bound to happen with old technologies giving way to new. The same thing will happen to laptops. Desktop Computers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For the past decade, schools have invested millions of dollars in technology. This is driven in large part by the affordability and portability of digital devices like Chromebooks, tablets, and laptops. Why lug around half a dozen heavy books in a backpack that too often is left behind on a sports field or at the library?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2017

As the office has evolved to allow a more creative and collaborative workplace, many educators have taken note, bringing those same features to classrooms, school libraries, lunchrooms and other common areas. Did you know that it’s Digital Citizenship Week? They have furniture designed for the way students sit and stand.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

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. International Children’s Digital Library. Open Library.

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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. Of course, not all screen time is created equal.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2016

Three pieces that you especially want to look for: a robust infrastructure–all these digital devices require an extended internet interface as well as sufficient bandwidth to transport all that data. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks. Digital textbooks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 31, 2016

Students sign on to iPads, desktops, Chromebooks, or laptops with a link code provided by the teacher. More on class management: How do I create a classroom library checkout system? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Roughly 35% of homes don’t have access to either WiFi or Internet for student homework.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2016

This post first appeared on Free Technology for Teachers. When opening the app, you are presented with three options: My Library – access and launch presentations that you have created from your computer. The world of mobile teaching and learning seems to be getting smaller and smaller and Nearpod is no exception.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Individual schools can decide whether they want to incorporate students’ personal technology into classroom learning and can implement a "bring your own device" (BYOD) program. Here are three important ways Common Sense can help you get started: Provide meaningful digital citizenship instruction. A library of PD videos.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Are any education technologies, for that matter? Computing platforms have different abstraction levels, including a computer architecture, an OS, or runtime libraries. platforms are digital infrastructures that enable two or more groups to interact. One might ask, I suppose, if LMSes are platforms. They’re amazing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Four school-based pieces you’ll need: a robust infrastructure–these additional digital devices require an extended internet interface as well as sufficient bandwidth to transport all that data. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks. What to do when your Computers Don’t Work.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

A successful approach is for schools to fold technology use into their existing missions and codes of conduct. We''ve also seen schools translate legal-jargon-heavy AUPs into more digestible "Technology Values" statements to share widely with kids and their families. Their worlds are digital 24/7. Get buy-in. Be proactive.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

A successful approach is for schools to fold technology use into their exiting missions and codes of conduct. We''ve also seen schools translate legal-jargon-heavy AUPs into more digestible "Technology Values" statements to share widely with kids and their families. Their worlds are digital 24/7. Get buy-in. Be proactive.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

AUGUST 17, 2015

Currently, our 3rd graders each receive an ASUS netbook and our 4th & 5th graders receive an HP laptop. I really wrestled with exactly what I wanted to do as students come to get their device from the library. Should I just check it out and do digital citizenship lessons later? A digital leader is a person who _.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 20, 2015

First, to ensure you do not miss a valuable post or other resources covering PBL, Digital Curriculum, Web 2.0, STEM, 21st century learning, and technology integration, please sign up for 21centuryedtech by email or RSS. Technology makes this very basic scenario a real possibility. Those at my presentation will even learn more!

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We can no longer overlook the importance of the use of technology in schools. However, the education system must prepare students for the adult life, and we, adults, use technology more than we would like to admit. Read more: DOs and DON’Ts of teaching digital citizenship. Myths No 3: BYOD will deepen the digital divide.

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