The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Interactive, game-based lessons designed by experienced educators help you engage students at all grade levels and bring critical real-world skills like financial education, early literacy, character education, health & wellness, and more to your classroom.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Wolfram , the company behind Wolfram Alpha and other educational services and apps, has a great contest for educators. They are looking for educators --primary or secondary school teachers, university professors, tutors, and homeschooling parents--to tell us about the fun and exciting ways they use Wolfram|Alpha to engage students.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Our teachers work hard every year for our students, and we are excited that this hard work is reflected in our growth scores,” said Dr. Jason Bell, secondary supervisor and VILS district co-lead for Polk County Schools. Moreover, Chilhowee was named a Tennessee Reward School for being among the top five percent of growth in the state.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

That acceptance led to some empowerment for educators and students. This revolution hit the education industry in earnest in 2011, with the launch of the Chromebook to compete with Apple’s iPad. Recent survey data shows that 90 percent of secondary students are part of a 1:1 device program. Flash-forward to March of 2020.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2016

Instead, they power up glowing iPad screens and swipe and tap their way through math problems, the day’s reading or interactive content. Central Valley School District administrators envisioned such a shift when they decided to begin swapping paper textbooks for iPads in the 2012-13 school year. By and large, it’s working.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 24, 2012

Much interest was shown in yesterday's post iPad or iFad? It focused on whether schools should provide iPads for all their students. The main objection against one iPad per child projects is that there is little evidence to show that the new devices actually improve learning gain.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Notion is a great tool for teachers and secondary students. Get Started with Notion To start, click here and set up a free education account. The platform and templates shared in Notion are definitely geared toward higher education students. However, there is great potential for secondary students to utilize this platform.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Wendy coined the term edusketch and authored the book Visual NoteTaking for Educators: A Teacher’s Guide to Student Creativity. Why does Wendy prefer markers and paper over iPads? Educator Resources from this Episode with Wendy Pillars. Visual NoteTaking for Educators: A Teacher’s Guide to Student Creativity.

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myViewBoard

APRIL 26, 2021

Why has the humble blackboard and chalk been a staple of educators for over 200 years? Classroom works from most web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera) for most devices (Windows, Linux, Chromebook, Mac, Android, iPad OS, iOS). Both the IFP and secondary screen should be connected to the same device (i.e.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 2, 2018

It has become a familiar argument between those who believe children intuitively learn to type (“see them on smartphones and iPads–they don’t need help”) and those of us who believe instruction makes them better, faster.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 8, 2020

And in the hope that the pandemic does not squash the ability to learn and grow all together, educators are implementing an entirely new style of learning. And instead of using a school bus, students use technologies like laptops, iPads, and digital platforms like Zoom and Schoology to come to their teachers.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2017

Too often, educators who are considering investing in blended learning pull back after hearing horror stories of good programs gone bad. Now, all secondary students are issued a Chromebook that is theirs to keep—even during the summer. We use Chromebook carts for K-5 students and offer iPad carts that teachers can check out on demand.

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Buncee

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

I use Buncee with my school iPad to make and edit the image. I downloaded the app when I received my school iPad from our Library Media Specialist ( @DebZemanLMS ), after seeing it on Self Service, an app store used in our district to make sure we download apps for education purposes. What device do you use Buncee with?

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

This post first appeared on Justin’s Education Week blog, EdTech Researcher. Justin will be the opening Keynote on November 18th at our EdTechTeacher iPad Summit in Boston ! Evaluate Students in Performance. >> Read more about these four pillars on EdTech Researcher. Early Bird registration is open until October 1st.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2018

Today’s most popular augmented and virtual reality applications are typically available for mobile devices, but many classrooms have moved from tablets to Chromebooks, especially at the secondary level. Chromebooks are often cheaper than other laptops and tablets like iPads, and they’re simpler to manage for district technology departments.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 24, 2023

Whether you’re a teacher, educator, parent, or student, I am confident that this guide will serve as a valuable resource for you. Features Main compartment and secondary pockets with a dedicated tablet sleeve. ″ laptop or iPad, A4 book Cons The style may not appeal to everyone. Suspension System for weight relief.

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wwwatanabe

APRIL 1, 2013

I''ve created the Close Read poster based on the training I received at the Arizona Department of Education, which is largely based on the work of Fisher, Frey, and Lapp. Educreations is an iPad app that can also be accessed from your browser. Once saved on the iPad, it will also save to the account created.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2018

It’s one reason why writer and activist Cory Doctorow thinks schools and educators should rethink their approach to surveillance and censorship. at Worldcon, a science fiction convention, to get his take on everything from surveillance in K-12 schools to open access publishing in higher education. I wanted to ask you about OERs.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

This is part four of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Way back in 2012, I chose “ The Platforming of Education ” as one of my “Top Ed-Tech Trends.” Are any education technologies, for that matter? Education’s Proto-Platforms. If so, what are they?

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

Sifting out solutions from the struggle may help solve chronic problems of quality and equity, say education experts. After a moment of disruption – of major disruption – the conditions are ripe for accelerating innovation,” says Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education. “We Learning from Lockdown.

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EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 26, 2015

Not only do they have a wide array of knowledge in their field, but they also possess insights into the future of education. This summer and fall, we want to introduce you to our EdTechTeacher instructors and some of our EdTechTeacher iPad Summit Boston Featured Speakers in a new series called #ETTchat.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Using wireless presentation tools by Vivi , an education-focused company founded in Australia, Gunn was able to mirror her tablet screen on the classroom screen and play YouTube clips directly through a hardwired receiver without slowing down the school’s wifi—or her students’ work. “I really needed a quick process.” Natalie Harris at St.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The Student Access to Digital Learning Resources Outside the Classroom Report , by the Department of Education, identified the three main causes of digital inequity as access and cost of high speed broadband and the lack of understanding by school families as to the importance of internet to support their students’ education.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

A New Definition For Equity In Education. While progress is being made in sub-Saharan Africa in primary education, gender inequality is in fact widening among older children. Somehow, though, public education, more so than any other industry or profession, is expected to aggregate these inherent disparities while transcending them.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The Learning Counsel, a leading education research institute and news media hub, announced this year’s National Digital Transition Survey Award winners at its 2019 National Gathering held in Dallas, TX. The survey is written to contextualize education from a multi-industry tech progression reality, not just internal comparatives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. You do not need iPads to implement and learn from this research. Now, Sean, you’re currently working with iPads and some online formative assessments for STEM classrooms. Opening Graphic.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Congratulations to Barbara Sutelan, a newly Level 1 Google Certified Educator. “Doceri is the professional iPad interactive whiteboard and screencast recorder with sophisticated tools for hand-drawn graphics and built-in remote desktop control. 10+ Ways to Use Technology in the Math Classroom by @craigklement! Click To Tweet.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Part of our time together was spent talking about non-traditional primary and secondary sources. There were some interesting conversations around primary vs. secondary sources and what really makes a virtual reality tour a primary source. The teachers were all used to using texts such as diaries, speeches, and photographs.

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Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 29, 2015

What can we expect in 2016 from the intersection of technology and education? I’m building on previous posts about trends in technology and educational contexts , plus my FTTE report, naturally. Educational technology trends. Primary and secondary schools are a battleground between iPads and Chromebooks, it seems.

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

Founded in 2012, Nearpod initially launched its “interactive lecture” platform for iPads, at a time when many schools and districts swooned over the tablets. Virtual reality in education “is definitely not a fad, but there’s definitely a lot of hype,” Kovalsky acknowledges.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 28, 2019

This blog post is sponsored by Acer Education, a partner of EdTechTeam. As educational technology has become a common staple in classrooms around the world, many educators find themselves in the difficult position of deciding which type of device will serve their students best. Video Capture . Best of Both Worlds .

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2016

But as Betsy Corcoran outlined in her July 2014 article , some companies had yet to deliver on their promise of clearly outlining how educators could apply for those products and services. “If Apple provided “help” in the form of iPads and other Apple hardware to 114 low-income schools in 29 states. Take Adobe , for example.

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iLearn Technology

OCTOBER 12, 2015

What it is: You guys, the World Education Games is back again, taking place around the world October 13-15, 2015! The World Education Games includes World Literacy Day, World Math Day (which has been around since the first World Education Games), and World Science Day. Tips: Using an Android or iPads in the classroom?

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Through a teacher and an educational technologist in my school district, I''ve recently discovered the Tellagami app for creating short animated videos. I was able to learn the app very quickly this weekend in preparation for introducing it to secondary fine arts teachers from my school district this morning.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

If you have a 1:1 iPad classroom, use these apps daily! Be sure to check out the DragonBox for educators where you can download teachers guides and printable resources for each game in the DragonBox math suite. Each game engages students through exploration, reflection, and application. You can also purchase apps in bundles.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I hear this and think there is a parallel to education. In education, our GPS is our lesson plan. While I am a huge advocate for the purposeful integration of technology in schools, we must resist the temptation to think that this is the solution to solve all the ills in our current education system. Think about a highway.

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