The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Well, in addition to the statistics that say we can't, AI is being built into all of the tools around us. Let me hear from you on social media or in the comments if you have some awesome examples to share! While ChatGPT is the most talked-about tool, and rightly so, generative features are being built into every tool we use.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With filtering and blocking software becoming a mainstay in public education institutions, it is important to understand the legal implications of these tools. CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Steve Albrecht for this Safe Library "Bootcamp," designed to be an essential and affordable all-staff training tool on the basics of library service, safety, and security. Dr. Albrecht has 23 years of experience keeping create a safe library space, for staff and patrons.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 22, 2023

Share on your social accounts. Tell your social media followers about the Affordable Connectivity Program. Use your social media accounts to explain what the benefit provides and how to qualify. Local media coverage can help to amplify your efforts to promote the ACP. Add ACP information to your website.

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 20, 2020

Instead of focusing on the Edtech tools and ways to keep learning going (which is a valiant effort) let's instead look at the (perhaps more important) non-edtech ways to encourage learning and creativity during these times of isolation. A few you might need to download instructions or a worksheet.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 22, 2023

In this post, I share with you a collection of some of the best AI-powered online photo editing tools to help you create stunning visuals without the need for any advanced technical or graphic design knowledge. With a library of royalty-free stock photos and unique stickers, you can create stunning visuals in no time.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As a digital media instructor, I have an assortment of media files to upload, ranging from music files to still images to full high-definition (HD) video footage. Unfortunately, our new LMS lacks these refined media capabilities. educational system for at least a generation.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can share them via email, on social media platforms, publish them online, print them out, download them in PDF or PNG format and many more. Some of these features include various graphic effects, tons of inspiring layouts, over 300 hand-drawn comic stickers, 12 caption and text tools, several comic fonts, and many more.

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Educator Innovator

APRIL 4, 2016

In the era of social media, complicated privacy policies, and shared devices, self-protection is far from innate. Libraries are uniquely positioned to teach young patrons about privacy. Under the USA Patriot Act, the FBI demanded that libraries turn over information on patrons’ use. It’s a learned skill.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 8, 2023

It can also be a virtual classroom tool or a virtual learning environment (VLE). Easy Access to Information A digital learning platform allows access to a complete library of online resources. Then there is also the option to download material and access for offline use.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

There has never been a more appropriate time to help our students see the value of a primary source as a tool for comprehending the history of that moment—and to recognize the power they have in creating primary sources of their own that provide future students the same understanding of this particular time.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These projects are created around Understanding by Design (UbD) principles to emphasize STEM education and have tools to help students customize, evaluate, assess and create portfolios. The library has over 2,000 individual products inside performance tasks. . Each project is organized around real-world examples making it relevant.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 27, 2016

Download a free pdf of the slides from my presentation, Visualizing Learning with Infographics as Learning Tools. . Visualizing Learning with Infographics as Learning Tools from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Free Infographic Tools and Apps. Genial.ly is a free web tool for creating infographics and interactive visuals.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Copyright and Fair Use –Common Sense Media video. Take the mystery out of copyrights –by the Library of Congress. Common Sense media. Image edit exposure tool. Mirror Image –free download–about answering an online modeling job–7/8th grade. Social media. Creative Commons.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 17, 2023

Scott shares insider tips, tools, and new features in Canva. Canva has gone from this super cool image creation tool to a blended learning platform for teachers and students. Explore the media library. Spruce up your AI-generated images or design project with fun graphic design elements from the free media library.

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Fractus Learning

JUNE 11, 2021

Most mapping tools feature a way to import data, with plenty of examples, search functions, and instructions to help users. We’ve spent hours creating a comprehensive list of the best mapping software products, comparing the best online mapping tools and printable maps for classroom mapping purposes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Also note, and ironically so, that due to the extended nature of this episode and that we have four speakers, the AI tools I use to write the transcript had a bit of a meltdown, and I've had to apply a significant amount of human intelligence to the transcript which delayed this episode to Thursday. million downloads across the globe.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Register now for our free Library 2.016 online mini-conference, " Libraries of the Future " on October 6th, and we'll send you the information on how to either attend the live sessions or watch the recordings afterwards. Be sure to also join the Library 2.0 Sponsored with ALA’s Center for the Future of Libraries.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 27, 2018

These tools empower students to record their ideas and demonstrate learning in a format that can easily be shared with parents and family members. While Flipgrid is focused on being a fun, social video-response platform, Recap is more of a multimedia response tool that allows for differentiation. Winner: It's a tie.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

These devices allow users to download and store thousands of eBooks from various sources, such as online stores, libraries, or personal collections. Track and analyze the performance and feedback of their eBooks using data analytics tools. Build a loyal fan base and community using social media platforms around their eBooks.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 8, 2021

It can also be a virtual classroom tool or a virtual learning environment (VLE). Easy Access to Information: A digital learning platform allows access to a complete library of online resources. Then there is also the option to download material and access for offline use.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 13, 2020

Tools and integrations. Check out School Librarians to Follow on Wakelet , led by Sherri Gick and curated during Wakelet in the Library! Top 10 Ways to Boost Productivity and Creativity With Wakelet Wakelet in the Library! Download the Educator’s Guide to Wakelet. Wakelet is an app smashing superstar.

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NeverEndingSearch

APRIL 9, 2016

Timelines are a perfect tool for inquiry projects. We now have a seriously growing array of tools to help us build timelines with learners to support that kind of mind work. The site offers a basic icon library as well as the ability to import your own icons. New York Public Library Map Warper.

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Buncee

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

This was surprising because I had never had contact with any companies on social media before, and didn’t think what I had created would be good enough for them to share on their professional account. I prefer to use it instead of a computer because I have easier access to the tablet than the library computers. Annora Elias.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2016

Using e-readers, tablets, or computers; in conjunction with apps such as Kindle , Nook , iBooks , Google Play Books , and OverDrive ; you can access libraries of books for free on virtually any device. By downloading these free apps, you make your device a digital reading device that is not dependent on a specific vendor. .

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Learning with 'e's

JULY 9, 2013

I have scoured my personal book library in search of a dozen books that have influenced my own thinking, and share a synopsis of their contents with you. Today''s book recommendation is the fifth in the series: Howard Rheingold (2002) Smart Mobs: The next social revolution. For previous reviews start here.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2016

There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of apps and online edtech tools for that! To help you get a little bit more innovative in the coming academic year, here is a list of proven-effective edtech tools that may be highly useful in the classroom. Have you ever downloaded an online lecture from iTunes? Explore and enjoy!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Please support my ability to hold these kinds of events by considering the purchase of the all-access Summit "library" pass. Buy the Summit all-access library pass HERE and you can watch the all the recordings any time you like. Listen to or download all of the special interviews as MP3 files.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 24, 2016

However, we know that kids read on their devices all the time -- whether to check their social media feeds, look up a random fact on Wikipedia, or keep up with text messages from friends. Parents can help kids find a good read from the library or bookstore to download onto their devices. BiblioNasium. Read full review.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2021

It accelerated our work around creating teacher tools. And I had the whole suite of their apps downloaded for my kids. I showed them my phone, where I had all their apps downloaded. The pandemic really accelerated the need to launch teacher tools. Khan Academy Kids is a relatively new program.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Sandbox AR is available for download here. In 2021, we built on the extensive library of educational videos that educators know and love us for and added new time-saving tools and resources providing all learners with more ways to use our engaging content and dynamic platform every day. “In LinkedIn.??? .

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

And thought you might like a peek: Digital storytelling tools: I love Canva and the free version is simple yet powerful enough to create all sorts of cool products. Videos, quick and easy to create websites, and social media graphics all in one shiny package. Flipboard has been my go-to curation tool for years.

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MSEDTechie

APRIL 24, 2014

Students downloaded their favorite pictures from Dropbox and imported them into cute pic collages. Audio Boo is a social media platform that allows you to combine audio and social media to create podcasts called "boos". (It''s Can''t wait to use this tool next year when the 4th graders go to Jefferson City!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 19, 2015

This is a GREAT week for library and learning conversations! While all the details of the 50+ conference sessions, keynotes, and distinguished speaker presentations are on the Library 2.015 conference site , a quick listing is below to get you thinking about which sessions you might be able to attend live.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

If you’ve taken my Writing Reboot course you know how strongly I believe in the power of digital tools in the hands of writers – regardless of the content area. If you are looking to promote creativity in your classroom, the Adobe Spark tools are free, easy-to-use and compatible with a wide range of devices.

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NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 5, 2018

We’re seeing a bounty of cool design tools these days. In our correspondence, our promotional materials, our business cards, we can use these tools for our own purposes, to brand ourselves as professionals and to share our libraries in a more cohesive and polished way. Logo made with DesignEvo. Follow the prompts.

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NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 30, 2016

Gather your images, hit the record button and this little tool allows you to create, narrate and share beautiful stories. I can’t imagine a better tool for sharing the narrative of a field trip, a football game, an art gallery opening. There’s a magical audio sweetening feature as well as a library of music options.

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