Graphite Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

Elementary Math and Science Khan Academy Kids. Elementary ELA and Social Studies Epic! Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books Price: Free for teachers and, due to COVID-19, caregivers if invited by teachers Platforms: iOS, Android, Chrome. Elementary Arts and Creativity Book Creator.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

A recent study from Hanover research has identified the key aspects of computer science in K–12, including what technology to use and when, as well as some of the concerns around current practices in schools. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how library grants are helping K–12 schools boost computer science programs! by Eli Zimmerman.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

Elementary Math and Science Khan Academy Kids. Elementary ELA and Social Studies Epic! Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books Price: Free for teachers Platforms: iOS, Android, Chrome. Elementary Arts and Creativity Artsonia. Science Journal by Google. Tami's Tower. Picture Dots.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

The two-story building also includes a makerspace and comfortable chairs in the library, a large courtyard with a covered patio that can serve as an outdoor class­room, and an Innovation Station that houses a computer lab, 3D printers, a video and audio production ­studio and a workshop where students build things.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

She’s helped the students find books in the library, and she has also helped them learn some ways to navigate ways to share their knowledge through Google Slides or Wixie. They have been using the ChromeBooks in our classroom to do Google searches. Then they even started to go the library and find books for their friends.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Over the decades I have added both Educational Technology and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) endorsements to my elementary teaching certificate. My graduate studies focused on integrating technology across the curriculum. We began taking our mobile lab to schools, churches, libraries, and other non-profit sites.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, April 21, 2021 – At Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) in Massachusetts, the Media Arts team produces content for schools, departments, and teachers while offering students a wide array of media classes, clubs, and work study opportunities. In contrast, publishing VOD with Cablecast has been a rock-solid experience.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 12, 2015

Google Apps and Chromebooks App Recommendations and Substitutions Here is a list of Google Apps and Web Apps to use. 4c6x4p5qplh7 Google For Education Resources [link] Google Classroom - new resource for teachers to manage classes, assignments, student work, and to communicate with students.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 17, 2021

And separate international studies of 15-year-olds and fourth graders indicate that eighth grade reading habits aren’t telling the whole story. These same young teens were also less likely to say they talked about books or went to the library. First, the numbers. Positive attitudes about reading fell too.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Once students have completed their notes, the platform creates a quiz to help them study the material. Knowt also connects to Google Classroom. #2 Elementary teachers looking for spelling and sight word practice ideas should definitely take a look. . #4 5 Experiments with Google. Google for Education Certified Trainer.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

I had the chance to chat with Dr. Jared Scherz, the founder of TeacherCoach , and a former elementary school guidance counselor who became a clinical psychologist in New Jersey. Through our innovative Learning Engagement System (LES), districts can build a custom library and even create and sell their custom training.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 19, 2017

With the Common Core, state testing, interventions, and all else that goes on in the elementary day, how would I find time for my students to investigate and inquire into their interests? As I met with my students, many who volunteered to come in at recess, we reworked our classroom library and opened up new areas for the students to work.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

MARCH 6, 2018

In library makerspace, we talk a lot about the mindset it takes to be a maker. We have a lot of fun in our library makerspace, but I always encourage students to think about purpose. As we study the invention cycle, we explore the idea of remixing. Click the Google form below or follow this link to enter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

She is a high school library media center director in Illinois and author of the book Digital Citizenship in Action published through ISTE. We use Google Classroom a lot. We use Google Hangouts. They’re using tools like Google Classroom and different things that I curate for the teacher and for the class. We use Padlet.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As soon as we distributed our devices to our elementary students, possible or not we had to create a student help desk,” he said. Previously we would take months to study and pilot it and do some testing. In a matter of weeks after the shutdown, both ideas were launched. “As

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 17, 2019

Researching Students’ Information Choices (RSIC), our IMLS-funded study, uses simulated Google result lists to examine what happens when student researchers make real-time search engine result page decisions. Student simulation tasks (RSIC study). Elementary think alouds. Wikipedia think aloud observations.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Related: A padlocked drinking fountain, tree stump seats and a caution-taped library: See how the coronavirus has transformed schools. At her school, newly built three years ago, high-risk students have the option of using Google Meet to attend live classes from home. I posted an assignment in [Google] Classroom.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The GaDOE Social Studies team had the foresight to launch professional learning communities on edWeb in 2016, so their programs were in place when the pandemic hit, creating a successful, sustainable solution for personalized PD before and during the pandemic, and beyond. So that leaves a lot of districts without that specific support.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The GaDOE Social Studies team had the foresight to launch professional learning communities on edWeb in 2016, so their programs were in place when the pandemic hit, creating a successful, sustainable solution for personalized PD before and during the pandemic, and beyond. So that leaves a lot of districts without that specific support.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Our vision is to build sustainable libraries and support their custodians and advocates — librarians.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2019

She’s helped the students find books in the library, and she has also helped them learn some ways to navigate ways to share their knowledge through Google Slides or Wixie. From there, students have been using time in class, and we’ve also partnered up with our media specialist. It’s really happening organically.

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Fractus Learning

JUNE 11, 2021

Some APIs for web maps include Google Maps API, OpenLayers, ArcGIS, and Mapbox. Import data from Excel, Google docs, or CSV to create and publish interactive maps. The NatGeo MapMaker Interactive is an excellent map alternative to Google Maps for the classroom. Best Platform Integration: Google Maps API.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. In May 2021, Think College Now elementary students sit in class after returning to in-person learning. OAKLAND, Calif.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

The January study from Common Sense Media and its partners suggests a majority of the programs helping students will expire after just a few years. Families are also aided by community groups like the Boston Public Library, which is lending Chromebooks and hot spot home kits to those who need them. Our world is digital literacy now.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Classrooms and libraries are taking on a new look and purpose now that mobile technology allows a freedom of instruction and learning that was not possible a few years ago. Over the last five years, our district's library staff has worked hard to redesign the elementary, middle, and high school libraries.

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techlearning

APRIL 4, 2018

Students are using Google Classroom, BoomWriter, Reach for Reading, and other tools across the curriculum. Teachers in grades three through five utilize BoomWriter in math, science, ELA, and social studies, as it reinforces grade-level content, builds typing skills and stamina in revising and editing, and engages students.

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edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

How big is their library of single sign-on applications? Do they also support a range of authentication methods, such as LTI or Google? Betsy Masters is a 24-year career educator, spending most of those years in the elementary setting. How strong is the company’s K-12 track record? She earned a B.S. She earned a B.S.

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MindShift

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Would you scribble down your thoughts — or would you Google it? Terry Heick, a former English teacher in Kentucky, had a surprising revelation when his eighth- and ninth-grade students quickly turned to Google. “What they would do is they would start Googling the question, ‘How does a novel represent humanity?’

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 4, 2021

Benefits of outdoor learning: A new study released a few months ago from Finland shows that kids who go to forest daycares (or outdoor daycares) have improved immune systems, with increased T-cells and other important immune markers in their blood in just within 28 days. Image via Library of Congress. Listen to the audio below, .

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books. Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Google Classroom. Flexible study aid supports learning at home, at school, and on the go. Mystery Science.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Typing can be worked into project-based learning, or students can use tools like Google Docs to practice typing. Technology proficiency is even included on their teacher evaluation rubric and elementary students standards reports. She earned her master’s and bachelor’s degree in elementary education through Northern Arizona University.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The high-quality apps available on the web, at the iTunes Apps Store, and Android devices on Google Play Store are astounding. The math app is available on the iTunes App Store for iOS devices and Android devices on the Google Play store. Each child learns at their pace and uses the library collection independently.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

She has taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, Film, Journalism, and enjoys writing, illustrating, and cooking in her free time. He first carried out this vision as an elementary and middle school teacher before later becoming the principal of a high school on the east side of Indianapolis.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

MARCH 9, 2015

It also emphasizes the power of libraries in schools. Barrow Elementary’s Andy Plemmons Named to the “20 to Watch” Education Technology Leaders by the National School Boards Association. They are creators who have a voice, and I am thankful to work in a district where I can walk into my library and expect the miraculous every day.”.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Google Classroom. Unlimited Books for Kids. Kodable - Coding for Kids. Mystery Science.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Google Classroom. Unlimited Books for Kids. Kodable - Coding for Kids. Mystery Science.

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The Daring Librarian

JULY 20, 2018

but then ask them to either email you or drop by the library and put their name on the list. “I Before you write up a whole new lesson plan or unit - Google to see if it hasn't been done yet. Maybe this works in Elementary but sometimes people learn this and use it like a crutch - even when they can see it's not working.

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