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Tech Tip #90: Don’t Be Afraid of Mulligans

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As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Some are so sure they’re no good at technology, that becomes their reality. The question I usually get when I mention this to teachers at training seminars is, how do you have time?

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Tips and Ideas for Teaching Digital Citizenship in a Hybrid Classroom

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Whether we call this hybrid, concurrent, blended learning, or something else entirely, Common Sense's Digital Citizenship Curriculum and teaching resources are designed to foster rich discussions for all students, regardless of how and where they're learning. Tip: Conduct a (revised) Socratic seminar.

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Is technology outpacing you?

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In considering the question, Is technology outpacing you? , let’s first look at technology’s place in the current education landscape. We darkly predict that the day will soon arrive when technology erases the need for teachers. But truthfully, technology is less a magic wand than a unicorn. replace teachers.

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How to Evaluate Programs You’ve Never Used in Less Than Seven Minutes

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If you’re like me, you spent the summer attending webinars, seminars, and conferences. Maybe because I’m a technology teacher, I can usually sort through this list pretty quickly. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Ready or not, it’s time to go back to school.

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Tips for incentivizing your teachers team while working remotely

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This is all the more relevant to educators, who will need to be leading lessons, seminars and one-on-one study sessions on a daily basis. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Teaching During #CoronaVirus–An Old Strategy That’s Perfect. 10 Tips for Teaching Remotely.

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Is the Socratic Method Right for Your Class?

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On the day of the Socratic Seminar, they listen to classmates, challenge what they hear by building an argument based on what they have read and heard, and in so doing critically think about not only their opinions but those of classmates. Socratic seminar in a 2nd grade Common Core class. A high school Socratic seminar explained.

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Trailblazing the Path to Media Literacy Certification with Micro-credentials

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As co-directors of the Elk Grove Unified School District’s digital citizenship program , Kathleen Watt and I are excited to spread the word about the PBS Media Literacy Educator Certification by KQED. I first learned about this program, which is free and self-paced, at the CUE technology conference in March.