User Generated Education

JANUARY 2, 2017

I absolutely love all of the new robotics toys that have been coming out for elementary age learners. The free SPRK education program (which can be used with both Sphero and Ollie) has series of lab exercises to teach kids programming and robotics concepts. Teach two other learners how to use it. It is waterproof, too.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2018

Mike Lawrence, a current organizer of the longest running student media festival in the country, shares how to set up and run your own media festival. With a big hat tip to our mutual friend Hall Davidson who started this event, we learn the ins and outs of student media festival and how you can “steal” their ideas and run your own!

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 4, 2020

Bersani , a STEAM teacher at Blue Academy Elementary School, used the Codelicious computer science curriculum to teach her fourth-grade students how to write their initials in binary code using beads and bracelets. Unplugged activities introduce students to programming through exercises that can be done offline. For example, Ms.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 19, 2020

Bersani , a STEAM teacher at Blue Academy Elementary School, used the Codelicious computer science curriculum to teach her fourth-grade students how to write their initials in binary code using beads and bracelets. Unplugged activities introduce students to programming through exercises that can be done offline. For example, Ms.

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ProfHacker

JUNE 18, 2015

When we think about bringing interactive fiction into the classroom we often focus on the technology. However, before we get into the technology, we need an idea. Do you have a favorite exercise for getting students started with interactive storytelling? Share your tips in the comments. [ Photo by Jon Candy ].

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While some look to technology regulations to combat the scourge of fake news, the strongest defense may well be in building a citizenry with strong media literacy skills.[2] 2] Read on to learn how we got here, why it matters, and how teachers can build media literacy in the classroom. Sometimes easier.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Districts around the country are enacting similar plans, and many start by deciding on what technology to use in the classroom. We spent nearly two years talking to stakeholders and developing our instructional and academic goals before considering what technology to purchase. At BCPS, we took a curriculum-first approach.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2023

As caregivers, educators and school systems continue to navigate how to process and respond to the stresses and traumas young people experience, we need to continue to push the conversation toward proactive, preventative support. Typically, we tend to associate SEL programs with elementary-aged students.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The problems these educators wrestle with daily are no longer merely academic exercises. Many lead K-12 programs and are grappling with issues such as technology access and equity, when and how to open schools safely, preparing teachers to instruct online and union demands for teacher safety.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Each post will focus on a practical strategy for using ChatGPT and will include ideas for both elementary and secondary school teachers. How to use ChatGPT for Personalized Learning For primary grades, ChatGPT can help build basic skills in math, reading, and writing.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 16, 2019

One resolution my elementary students and I are setting is to be more healthy with our digital use. I teach technology to 450+ second to fifth graders. The article lists how staying on the computer too long can lead to several health issues, such as muscle and joint pain, lack of creativity, eye strain, and more.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 30, 2023

I have already reviewed and recommend these apps in several posts here in Educators Technology and today I am aggregating them all in a signle list so you can easily access them. The interactive exercises and instructional videos make learning dynamic and accessible. Khan Academy This is a fantastic resource for students of all ages.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Of this group, five teams are building education technology tools with support from mentors from Imagine K12, the local edtech accelerator that Y Combinator absorbed last February. And neither is elementary-grade science. with teachers using its materials on a monthly basis in 20 percent of elementary schools. million in profit.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

This is just one example of the many articles that warn us of the latest shocking discoveries about the dangers of technology. As Oxford professors put it , “The debate over digital technology and young people needs less shock and more substance”. However, we can’t ignore the extent of technology use in our lives.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Even better, this kind of “unplugged” approach to teaching computational thinking may be the path that will help us address a looming educational chasm: how to ensure equitable access to computer education across the globe. So what would it take to ensure all kids, regardless of gender or race, have the opportunity to learn computing ideas?

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This story also appeared in Mind/Shift At a training session this summer, Pitts, a teacher at Oakdale Elementary in Sandy, Utah, learned why: The program works best when teachers supervise kids rather than sending them off to do exercises on their own.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

Banzai is a personal finance curriculum that teaches high school and middle school students how to prioritize spending decisions through real-life scenarios and choose-. Once they’ve completed these exercises, they pretend that they have just graduated from high school, have a job, and must save $2,000 to start college. teachBanzai.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Credit: Reba Saldanha/AP At a time when Americans joke about how bad they are at math, and already abysmal scores on standardized math tests are falling even further, employers and others say the nation needs people who are good at math in the same way motion picture mortals need superheroes. That’s much faster than most other kinds of jobs.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 20, 2019

In order to familiarize students with STEM concepts, it must be introduced at an early age, preferably from the elementary level. Today, when technology is accelerating at a rapid pace, everyone requires some level of STEM skills to function in the world around them. Related: How to Create Digital Textbooks in 5 Easy Steps.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering groaned in disappointment when they saw the runny mess. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering prepare to drop a paper bag with an egg inside off a railing at the school during engineering week. . — The brown paper bag hit the ground with a smack. The third graders at A.J.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Although oral reading is important for pronunciation, it can also be viewed as a “word calling” exercise that doesn’t give students as much of an opportunity to test their word attack skills as silent reading does. Learn how to find the right reading intervention for your school at our Oct 23rd webinar.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In today’s technologically advanced world, workers who are computational thinkers with a firm grasp of science, engineering, math, and technology (STEM) are in high demand. The typical elementary teacher does not have a STEM background, which can create a level of anxiety. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 12, 2023

Each post will focus on a practical strategy for using ChatGPT and will include ideas for both elementary and secondary school teachers. How to use ChatGPT as a Writing Assistant ChatGPT is a better writer when prompts are specific. Check out our first tip here! Group registration discounts available.) Get Your Pass Today!

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO — Kimberley Rose knew that breathing exercises could help kids calm down. Yet she never would have incorporated them into her classroom if she hadn’t experienced the power of these exercises herself. She’s also teaching them how better manage their emotions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

Because the videos begin with how to set up an Educaplay account, I recommend that you skip to 47 seconds by dragging the slider bar so you can get directly to how to create the specific classroom learning game. There are even technology and sociology map games you can use. ABC Games: For Comprehensive Vocabulary.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

Banzai is a personal finance curriculum that teaches high school and middle school students how to prioritize spending decisions through real-life scenarios and choose-your-own adventure (kind of) role playing. Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The accelerated track in middle and high school drew mostly from elementary schools in affluent neighborhoods, where students tended to perform better on a pre-algebra placement test that they had one chance to take as fifth graders. She decided to talk with her principal at the time, Lisa Witcher. Lizeth Rosas sat in the back row.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 5, 2014

I often post assignments for either in-class exercises or vacation homework. The sites are "social media" and serve the great function of connecting the community & helping to create transparent learning environments. Blogs - Teachers have blogs for student writing. These posts are both technical in nature as well as writing focused.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2018

Debi DePaul is ORIGO’s elementary mathematics consultant. How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-friendly Summer. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. They are accustomed to cerebral challenges that keep them motivated and summer arrives with its sports, naps, and vacations. said DePaul.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2022

Right now, this topic is more important than any education technology I could be talking about. I learned about self-care strategies and how to balance because we wear so many hats. How do I care for myself when I want to care for everybody else? Understand Your Stress Triggers and How to Deescalate Yourself When It Happens. [00:05:17]

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Pandemic school closures and remote instruction made learning to read much harder, especially for young, low-income students who didn’t have adequate technology at home or an adult who could assist them during the day. In a normal year, the exercise would have been scaled back by this point, Woll said. READ THE SERIES.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2023

I predict it will save time for those teachers fortunate enough to have an Instructional Technology department to teach them the proper use, prompting, and need for content editing. How to join the waitlist. I hope this quiz helps you learn how to use commas correctly. So, as we teach with additional materials, it helps.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

Many educators described the switch from a traditional classroom to a so-called “COVID-19 classroom” in their homes as an unwelcome one, where student-teacher relationships are hampered, technology adds complications, and beloved teaching aids are sorely missed. Not to mention all the technology she had to implement at a “breakneck pace.” “My

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Chief among those is determining how to support students with special educational needs. 4] Principals should be in the loop on things like access to the curriculum for special education, need for assistive technologies, and other accommodations. Strategies for When Special Education Moves Online. More than half of U.S. Fleming, Nora.

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Digital Promise

JULY 19, 2018

Some of our professional development workshops are geared toward a particular group of educators: those who teach K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM. How can teachers make an immediate difference in their classes? What Can we Do Right Now? Language Matters.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 15, 2023

These activities aren’t just fun ice-breakers or team-building exercises (although there’s some of that too!) Online Safety and Digital Citizenship In our increasingly digital world, it’s essential that students understand how to navigate the internet safely and responsibly.

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