Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Unaccounted time for social media and gaming usage. While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. Fast forward to the post-pandemic environment of education. Four to six hours in front of a computer for instruction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Page, a former Milken National Educator of the Year with 15 years of experience in the education field. We only recommend the best in education on the 10 Minute Teacher!

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education. School districts have already seen some of these tools enter the educational space, with innovations such as AI-enabled teaching assistant programs and advanced data collection and analysis to improve student assessments. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 11/12/2018 - 13:21.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The massive fight, it turned out, stemmed from a long-simmering rivalry between groups of girls, and had been largely instigated and planned through a steady stream of posts on social media apps like Twitter, Instagram, Kik and Snapchat. Related: A class of teenagers gave up smartphones for a week, and lived.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

The exponential evolution if the Internet and social media tools have allowed for the quick sharing of knowledge, ideas, images, videos, and opinions. In one respect everyone with a smartphone has instant access to information at any time and from anywhere. Digital literacy is more important now than it has ever been.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

While it’s hard to know for sure how the schools of the future will look like and function, I think it’s safe to assume education technology will be omnipresent. Education technology already assists teachers create diverse and engaging learning materials and deliver better classes. Well, at least more than it is today.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

It’s well-established that educational technology has a place in the lowest grades. Department of Education has provided official guidance on the use of technology with young children. . Technology may be used to strengthen relationships among parents, families, early educators and young children. If Not Now, When?

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Social Media - Google+ , Twitter , and Facebook - Google+ is my go to for education and technology resources, connections and sharing. I love that you can have longer posts and discussions than on Twitter. I also use Twitter for education and technology resource finding.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. In a fairly short time, amazing innovations like iPads, laptops, and smartphones have opened up a new world of information for students of all ages. The interactivity excites, drawing the learner in.

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EmergingEdTech

JUNE 24, 2019

Social media can be a powerful enabler for students as long as you follow good practices I recently sat with Ken Bauer and had a great chat about using social media in courses to achieve numerous. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JUNE 16, 2016

Should it build on existing systems and instructional philosophies, or completely revamp how we think about education? Here are five realities to consider when attempting to integrate education technology into students’ daily lives. According to a Pew study , 78 percent of teens own a cell phone and almost half own smartphones.

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The Daring Librarian

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

I’ve been sharing on social media professionally for eight years now, and I have to admit, it can be kinda tricky. As educators, I passionately believe we should use social media to push the positive, celebrate student successes, share resources with our colleagues, and connect with parents and the community.

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Neo LMS

MAY 3, 2022

Educators work long hours and go the extra mile whenever possible, so a little gesture of appreciation now and then goes a long way. Use students’ skills and creativity to turn the activity into an educational moment and help them work towards a common goal. Read more: Making educators’ lives easier for World Teachers’ Day.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . The introduction of augmented reality and virtual reality in education can prove to be a feasible solution for all these problems. At the 53rd St.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 1, 2018

[ Every week a ‘Monday Morning Message (MMM)’ email goes out to all doctoral students from a faculty or staff member in the CU Denver School of Education and Human Development. Push that button on your smartphone and make a short video that helps us think about that issue in more robust ways. Here’s mine, slated for tomorrow. ].

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2022

Rablin recently took to Twitter to share his rationale in an 8-tweet thread. If you look at nearly any study that analyzes the relationship between phone use, notifications, social media and mental health, it's virtually always a net negative. When a student is scrolling through social media, they are looking for connection.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

I cannot check Twitter, Facebook or a Google+ Community, so I seek different forms of cognitive engagement, such as connecting with my family more and attending to the immediate experiences in front of me. The opportunities provided through social media are not only couched in learning. But there is a cost to this access.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

I cannot check Twitter, Facebook or a Google+ Community, so I seek different forms of cognitive engagement, such as connecting with my family more and attending to the immediate experiences in front of me. The opportunities provided through social media are not only couched in learning. But there is a cost to this access.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 13, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Summer is an important time for educators. While some people debate what educators should or shouldn’t do over the summer, ultimately it is YOUR summer and YOUR plans. Here are five things to consider as you plan your summer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So, I’ve spent this week looking at and testing many AI tools. I remember the 1990's when search began and everyone bemoaned how kids wouldn't think and how it was the end of education as we know it. However, it is a genesis of an educational redefinition.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 18, 2021

The study focused on fifth graders who said they were playing online video games, using social media or texting “many times” a day and their characteristics and behavior in kindergarten. “We Department of Education database that tracks a large group of students who started kindergarten in 2010.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

JULY 5, 2014

There are two tech tools that were essential for transforming this ordeal into an adventure: Twitter and Voxer. Using our smartphones, our group made a concerted effort to devise a new flight plan, all which would not have been accomplished had we not been able to use real-time communication. ISTE2014 BYOD edtech twitter Voxer'

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2019

Now, there are dozens of channels, hundreds of newspapers, thousands of bloggers, and tens of thousands of social media journalists — all trying to get your attention with the latest apocalyptic news flash. Here are some of the reasons: Fake news is created to influence public opinion or make money — not to educate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Thanks to partners, these lessons are FREE for all K-12 schools and students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 20, 2016

(and prevent problems online) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you’ve ever taught kids who have their own smartphones, you know how quickly social media problems can escalate at school. She is also the Skype Education Ambassador. Episode 296 Listening Guide.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, I'll share six apps fo r digital note-taking and my experiences with each. If I didn't include yours, just message me on social media and tell your story! Microsoft OneNote: Ideal for Education] Now let's talk about Microsoft OneNote.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2018

Listen or read this post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Summer is an important time for educators. While some people debate what educators should or shouldn’t do over the summer, ultimately it is YOUR summer and YOUR plans. I hate my mom’s phone and wish she never had one.”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 30, 2016

Get Netsmartz, the free program to help educate teachers, parents and students. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Educate yourself. The time to talk is when they get their smartphone. Why we should talk to kids about what to do after they sext on their smartphones.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 20, 2015

Here are some great apps for Educational Administrators to use to improve communication, collaboration, efficiency, and organization. Social Media - Social Media is an excellent resource for administrators. I also think that all administrators should have a smartphone or tablet.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Mike Daugherty on episode 245 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Children with smartphones have unfiltered access to the Internet unless their parents make a decision to filter. Why Do Students Need Protection on their SmartPhones? Blog: [link].

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Securly

APRIL 19, 2016

On average, students spend about 5-10 hours per day on their device(s) (smartphone, iPad, laptop, etc). SOCIAL MEDIA. Facebook is the most visited social media network, used even by children younger than the age restriction. Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr also have a large following of adolescent subscribers.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2019

The school functions as a charter school within FSU, which offers valuable research and training experience for students in FSU’s College of Education. Because smartphones and video technology are ubiquitous, getting your hands-on footage from a game has never been easier. Film Helps with Training and Recruiting High School Athletes.

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Tech Helpful

AUGUST 23, 2018

Now, as a high school student he chooses to be different than his peers when it come to social media. We, as educators, need to be speaking to students about using technology for human flourishing and the pitfalls of mindless surfing. Twitter lasted for only 4 days. He knows balancing is a weakness for him.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2017

Bring the latest version of Google Maps on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. Most educational conferences have one. iPad, Chromebook, Laptop, Netbook, or Smartphone. Instead, bring a Chromebook, netbook, tablet PC, iPad, or Smartphone. Many of these can be used on an iPhone, smartphone, or iPad.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

A Global Search for Education, Cathy Rubin, Post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In the age of electronic media, a school could be everywhere, or it could possibly be nowhere. Can social media consume less time? How much time should a student spend at school?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2017

How to improve learning and listening in the classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Just about any teacher with a smartphone and an internet connection can have their students podcasting quickly! Listening skills and learning can be improved with podcasting. Check Them out! .

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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