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APRIL 27, 2023

Another tip: Close your laptop when not in use. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 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.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Lots of movies and novel spotlight this invasion of privacy because it has been normalized in the digital world. And, if your digital device of choice is a laptop, when you finish, close it. VPNs can be used on phones, desktops, laptops, iPads, and more. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

IT Pro has an interesting article discussing the importance of digital literacy: Digital literacy is as important as reading and writing, Vodafone claims. A study from the company found that half of 18-24-year olds have limited access to a laptop, tablet or PC. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

We live in unprecedented times of great digital advances and innovation. Technology is moving and changing rapidly across the world while connecting us in unforeseen ways. Online, teens are not more digitally literate or skilled than adults. However, because technology changes so quickly, it can be challenging to keep up.

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JANUARY 31, 2018

As a classroom teacher and an instructional technologist, I struggled with how to find time in students’ already-busy schedules to incorporate digital citizenship, even though I knew it was important to teach. The activity topics focused on current issues, safety, identity, privacy and positive uses of technology.

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JUNE 2, 2022

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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AUGUST 16, 2021

A Laptop Stand. A useful piece of equipment is an adjustable laptop stand – especially if you are a digital nomad teaching from different locations. You can adjust a good laptop stand to your preferred height and angle, which is useful if you plan to teach standing up. Internet Connection.

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JUNE 13, 2022

You probably know the most common tech problems faced last year like hooking digital devices to the school WiFi, running a tech-infused lesson, or what students face with technology. Know how to use the digital devices available in your class. Model good digital citizenship. Technology is a tool–not a goal.

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APRIL 30, 2021

SyncSpace is a sharable, zoomable, collaborative whiteboard for iPads, mobile devices, laptops, and computers. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. All that’s needed is an iPad, AirSketch, a class computer, and a class screen. Free to try.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

Any device such as a smart TV, computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. So, for example, when you use your laptop and visit a website, there is an exchange of information. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. What can be used with a VPN? There are even routers with built-in VPNs.

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MAY 5, 2021

Technology and Bad Posture in Kids. Kids’ routines nowadays are filled with technology that can harm their posture and development if left unsupervised. Now, a majority of children and teenagers have poor posture due to the effects of technology. Meanwhile, females showed an increased lumbar lordosis.

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APRIL 21, 2020

Instead, I loaded the document onto my iPad (or laptop) and interacted with it there. Student collaborative groups can be addressed with a mix of Facetime on phones and the Google Doc on the digital device. Have backup batteries for your phone, laptop, and iPad. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MAY 10, 2023

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. 1:1 became a reality.

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MAY 16, 2015

The technological advances of the past two decades have changed the world, and education is no exception. But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn. Students who use technology in the classroom perform better, and emerge from their educations better prepared for the challenges of adult life.

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MAY 3, 2021

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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MAY 20, 2022

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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

Oftentimes, we assume that digital natives will already understand many of these concepts, when in reality, our students need guidance on leaving positive digital footprints that will not hinder them later in life. Check out these five resources to kick-start digital citizenship in your classroom!

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

One of the wonderful Ask a Tech Teacher contributers, Jenny Wise, is a busy homeschooler who suggested I publish an article about the benefits of technology for the homeschooler. I asked Jenny if she would share how she came to homeschool her children, how technology contributes to her success, and then share resources.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017

‘Technology in education’ has become the buzz phrase for cutting edge classes that are plugged into the latest education trends. When you start at a new school (or classroom, or teacher), it’s important to understand the part technology will take to improve educational experiences for your child.

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MARCH 16, 2018

Q: I’m pushing the power button on my laptop (or desktop, but this is more common with laptops), and it won’t turn off. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years. Today’s tip: #39: My Computer Won’t Turn Off. Category: Hardware. Sub-category: PC, Problem-solving. What do I do?

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APRIL 12, 2021

If they know that every day will be an uphill struggle as they fight to get the better of the inadequate technology that they have at their disposal at home, it is easy to see how they will become dispirited, and thus have less reason to pour their all into their job. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Unlike a school’s standard equipment, home-based students work from a diverse variety of digital devices (i.e., PCs, tablets, Chromebooks, laptops, and desktops). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Because you aren’t printing, you save the cost of paper, ink, and labor.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2017

That means whatever digital devices students use — be they desktop, laptop, iPad, or Chromebook, they can access Zapzapmath. This is a real plus as more schools have set aside the iPad in favor of Chromebooks and laptops. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years. Review by Educational App Store.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

That means you can use it on desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, iOS, and Android devices. K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum (including plagiarism). Building Digital Citizens (an online class). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years. How to use it.

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DECEMBER 18, 2021

Involving your children in these activities will increase their knowledge of technology and help them learn how to use different software. You don’t have to get through the hassle of opening your laptop each time you want to edit. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Google Slides.

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JUNE 17, 2022

Rather than a two-page printed document that can be lost and serves only one user, a digital portfolio posts your resume online, in an easy-to-understand format. This is the modern resume, tells future bosses you can use technology as a tool, and can give you an edge in a competitive job market. Devices you can use.

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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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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In my classes, there are still a lot of technology skills that are difficult for students. Keep in mind, I’m the tech teacher and still, I complain heartily about technology! Keep in mind, I’m the tech teacher and still, I complain heartily about technology! Another–all those menus! Enter the stylus.

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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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MARCH 4, 2015

Do you have Laptops or iPads. Even without internet access, if you had Laptops, they could create Documents using Microsoft Word. I do not have any access to laptops. Our school moved and our laptops were reformatted and our servers were taken apart. The only computer I have access to is my own personal laptop.

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JUNE 19, 2019

In my summer digital citizenship classes, the biggest question I get is how to control student cell phone usage. The ongoing debate between banning and allowing cell phones in class puts forward both the positive and negative aspects of the technology. Too little use and we have students without awareness of modern technology.

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JULY 17, 2019

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jane Sandwood, has interesting ideas on blending tech with tradition: Balancing Technology With Traditional Teaching To Enhance Performance In Class. However, blended learning takes the positive aspects of technology and combines them with tried and tested teaching methods. Improving Student Behavior.

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AUGUST 30, 2016

Now watch this one on laptop carts. 9 Best-in-Class Digital Storytelling Tools. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. I nodded my head through the entire thing (especially with the ending): Click for more videos like this.

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APRIL 24, 2020

IF my iPad (laptop, phone) battery is low THEN remind me to recharge it. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 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.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

When I was a Director of Instructional Technology it was always a fun day when we could deliver brand new devices to a school. The focus on our instructional technology team was on the “stuff” kids could create when we should have started our conversations on the obvious. Norms are important when it comes to using technology. (Of

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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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