Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

” 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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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2020

Download Getting Started With The Big 5 Literacy Skills. Here, we explore the history of The Big 5, discuss the practical application of each concept within the classroom and offer specific advice on supporting English language learners in your school.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Finding ways to boost student engagement is important, and what I have found is that by using tools like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), we can immerse students in unique and personalized learning experiences. The use of these technologies is increasing in the workplace, as well. Sites in VR.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2020

Download Getting Started with Project-Based Learning. When it comes to meeting the complex demands of today’s educational system, Project-Based Learning (PBL) has much to offer—especially at the elementary level. Below, you’ll find a helpful overview of PBL and a bunch of practical tips for implementing it in your classroom.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 28, 2021

However, I have found that by using some of the Augmented and Virtual Reality tools, we can provide engaging learning experiences for our students. Student engagement is one area that I have continued to work on over the past few years, especially in our virtual learning environment.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The post Student Engagement Strategies for Pandemic Teaching (Closing Keynote by Jen Giffen) – SULS0130 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Jen shares some AH-mazing student engagement strategies that work in this crazy, COVID world! Jen shares some AH-mazing ideas for engaging students in this crazy, COVID world!

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Lightspeed Systems

JANUARY 24, 2024

The perennial challenge teachers face is keeping students engaged and focused in a technology-rich educational environment. By implementing these practical solutions, you can keep your students on track with their learning objectives.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The Promise of Education Technology: Effective Feedback. Giving effective feedback is one of the best ways to improve student learning. Education technology empowers teachers to help students on an individual basis. How to Improve Feedback with Educational Technology. Audio Capture. Image + Audio. Live Polling.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

When Logan City School District knocked down most of their aging red brick high school, they remodeled and rebuilt their way to a two-story, technology-infused learning center. The technology was supposed to let teachers share their screens without being tethered to a desk. TED Talk: Why Technology Can’t Fix Education.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For the uninitiated, Smart Classrooms are digitally equipped learning spaces that come tailored with an array of teaching and educational resources, most of which are dependent on some form of digital technology. Given the surge in Smart Classroom technology requirements, the demands on these IT professionals gets ratcheted up ever further.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

, a whiteboard, a text tool, a start-stop traffic light, a timer, a clock, a random name picker (for teams), an exit poll, Work Symbols (four options for collaborative student work — work together, ask a neighbor, whisper, and silence ), and more. There’s no download, no login, no registration. Like social studies.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Education and cutting-edge technologies are core to the many programs at NYC Media Lab , where we lead university-corporate partnerships, communications and events. Of the many emerging technologies NYC Media Lab explores, a few in particular stand out as keys to building the classroom of the future.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 3, 2021

Education technology (edtech) is on the path to conquering every classroom. It allows teachers to ask relevant questions and explain harder concepts as long as students watch the video lesson before class. The current video technology does most of the work for you. The good news is that creating a video is not that complicated.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 1, 2021

Providing my students with different choices for creating with the language will not only help them build their language skills and foster creativity, but also with the development of technology and digital citizenship skills, as they post online and share their work. How fun it would be to see student storybooks in our classrooms!

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Reading By Example

JUNE 25, 2020

Specifically, what routine or protocol do we employ within literacy instruction that could help translate to a successful learning experience mediated by technology? While reading the many descriptions of classrooms in Engaging Literate Minds , I wrote out the pattern I noticed the teachers seemed to follow during instruction.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The advent of interactive large format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard was a transformative classroom technology. Reinforcing instruction.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2020

“Technology Tools for Online Education,” a mini book focused on teaching education leaders how to harness their smartphone, leverage the cloud, and connect with students using online communications, is now available. Educators have access to the online course for free using the downloadable promo code here.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As many educators are teaching remotely or in hybrid environments, we need to have multiple options for our students to be able to create and express what they are learning. We should offer some options that promote creativity, student engagement, and student choice.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

When Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) refurbished a block of classrooms recently, it installed wireless screen mirroring technology in every room. Likewise, with screen mirroring technology, we teachers are no longer locked physically.” Now it’s the students’ discussion, not mine. I become the facilitator. Do a pilot program.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 13, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

On the other hand, native digital whiteboarding apps, either downloadable or pre-installed, integrate with hardware for an optimized experience. Imagine students engaged in a science project through an online whiteboarding app. They can screen share their whiteboarding sessions for an initial group brainstorm.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

In my position as K-12 Director of Technology Integration and Innovation in the Spotswood School District, I am assisting with the district’s transition to Google Apps for Education (GAFE) as well as working with teachers on the effective integration of technology. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 13, 2022

Catchy visuals, sound effects, and the buildup of suspense as the hungry monster looks for food are all elements that enhance students engagement and drive their participation. Sushi Monster is free to download and use. Sushi Monster works best on iPad and is especially made for kids 9 to 11 years old.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

As we navigate the roadmap drawn by COVID-19, we know there will continue to be accelerated digital transformation and rapid innovation of education intended to positively impact student outcomes in 2022. To implement these technologies, edtechs must first establish a solid foundation and strategy.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Once imagined only in science fiction, artificial intelligence now powers much of the technology we interact with every day—from smart home devices to cognitive assistants to media recommenders. The field of education is no less affected by these technologies. Furthermore, educators are not the only ones using AI technologies.

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eSchool News

MAY 4, 2017

The Science and Engineering Practices of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) require students to ‘obtain, evaluate, and communicate information’ (NGSS Lead States, 2013). Additionally, it is important that students learn to use a wide variety of technology tools within our 21 st century classrooms ( US Dept.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Even turning a week of worth of paper content into digital ones can not only be technologically challenging, but it can also be very time-consuming. The Fast Solution to Digitize Student Classwork: The best thing about TeacherMade for teachers is it’s a time saver. You don’t have to do that with Teacher Made.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Here is a free downloadable PDF containing all the friendship quotes posters in this post. In my teaching years, I often found that quoting well-known individuals helped my students engage more deeply with a subject. The post Friendship Quotes for Kids appeared first on Educators Technology.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2018

Three years ago, an innovative educator in Jersey City Public Schools ’ Division B introduced drones to a class of elementary students with autism. Her goal was to enhance student engagement, and the results from that experiment were encouraging. But drone adoption faces pushback. Emerging Tech Promotes Adaptability.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

As you work to prepare students for this new reality, here are 5 steps to help you introduce AI into your classroom. Click here to view and download the full infographic. From adaptive software to recommendation engines to digital assistants, we now rely on these smart tools simply to get through the day.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 25, 2019

This year’s conference highlighted so many ways to use Google to engage learners and make grading, assessment, feedback, pbl, gamification, student engagement, collaboration, student choice, and student voice easy to do! Currently, I am the Computer and Technology teacher of over 400 elementary students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

We look forward to continued growth using this technology and expanding the reach of mindsets-based learning to educators, students, families, school communities and the public-at-large.”. The app is free for anyone with a smartphone or tablet and can be downloaded on Google Play or in the Apple Store.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the dynamic field of physical education, where fostering a lifelong commitment to health and wellness in students is key, having access to the right resources is crucial for educators. Articles range from activity ideas and curriculum advice to tips on classroom management and student engagement.

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eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2021

“Student Level Data Engagement Analysis” aggregates device and app usage data to assess student engagement.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

With Family Book Form, the digital books are available to view online for one year but teachers can download the finished product as a PDF. Each book project can accommodate up to 300 contributors, provides two hours speech-to-text space, offers unlimited downloads and can even be printed on demand.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 29, 2019

Classroom presentations come with many challenges–not the least of which is keeping your students engaged long enough to teach the lesson! New technology creates many opportunities to spruce up your presentations and keep students captivated, so the trick is simply to figure out which methods will work best for you. .

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