A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2024

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. To learn more, take a look at this blog post I wrote on the topic. You can learn more about their programs HERE.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Fractions are not the easiest of math concepts to learn (or teach), yet are arguably one of the most oft applied to our daily lives. Teachers have long sought intuitive methods to teach fractions that are less frustrating than worksheets and more effective than rote drills.

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MAY 29, 2024

So, let’s learn more about it from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. So, let’s learn more about it. If you experience a mid-afternoon slump, allow yourself to use that time to enjoy a guilt-free TV break or socialize with friends. Some of these tips you may already know, but others–never a bad time to save time.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 22, 2016

In my latest book Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day…No Matter What , I’ve identified twenty different strategies for enjoying teaching on a daily basis. Each one is a different chapter in the book: The idea behind Unshakeable is that you don’t have to wait for teaching to become fun again.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 17, 2020

As educators grapple with the challenges of teaching remotely, I wanted to share some tips for navigating the shift from offline to online teaching. In this mini-episode, I suggest that teachers plan for a week at a time so that students can self-pace through assignments and enjoy the flexibility of learning online.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 26, 2021

Teaching kindergarten has never been easy, but could you imagine doing it for forty-four years? She reflects on her teaching career, the kind of teaching she does that would cause a senior to name her as a STAR teacher, and how she taught in-person in 2020-2021 without missing a day of school. Stream by clicking here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A: This is a question I get more often than you’d think. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions about computers. As often as possible, I’ll share those with you as well as my solutions. They’re always brief and focused. What do I do?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 13, 2023

In search of answers, we asked education psychologists, technologists, and teachers how artificial intelligence help make learning recovery more effective and less stressful. My guests agree that once you begin to experiment with the platform, the more your mind begins to find additional possibilities.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Technology Proficiency : With the prevalence of graphing software and tools, teaching graphing also involves teaching students how to effectively use technology to create and analyze graphs.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 3, 2016

We can all agree that one of the best ways to teach kids to have a growth mindset is to model that thinking ourselves. As the kids watch how I respond to frustrating or embarrassing situations, they’ll learn how to rebound from their own mistakes more quickly and discover what it means to be a lifelong learner.

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JULY 18, 2023

” Oft-debunked-but-just-as-oft-followed, this apocryphal rule claims ‘that no product or piece of content should ever be more than three clicks away from your Web site’s main page’ This is true with not just programming a website, but teaching tech to students. Each Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

Healthy Lifestyle: healthy habits from a young age Quality Time: as a family Role Modeling: when children see parents value fitness, they are more likely to do the same Fun and Enjoyment: create happy memories. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2024

Today, we’ll discuss: How Laser Cutter Brings New Inspiration to the Classroom STEM education is the need of this modern era, which is why teachers look for some interesting ways to teach these subjects and skills. Students, as well as teachers, enjoy using a school laser cutter.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 14, 2023

If you’d like to find out more about Daniel Tammet , click for my review of him. Here are some websites students will enjoy to enrich the day: Discovering Pi with Google Sheets Find your Pi Day- -where is your birthday in the endless numbers of Pi? link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. This practice encourages a stream-of-consciousness approach, enabling the writer to explore ideas, experiment with language, and develop a more organic and authentic voice.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The other day I was working with Davis Schools in Utah on a hybrid learning model where educators would be teaching face-to-face and remote learners at the same time. My partner in crime was Belinda Kuck, who is the Director of Teaching and Learning. Don't judge me for enjoying the show.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 4, 2021

Moreover, the process of teaching and learning needs to be anchored in real life to ensure students’ ability to apply what they learn successfully. One of the latest teaching approaches focuses on giving students opportunities to take greater degrees of agency over their learning process. Ted-Ed lessons.

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JUNE 23, 2022

To tap into that native ability with our youngest learners is not only important, but will make their education journey more enjoyable. Here’s The Tech Edvocate’s article: Teaching Early Geometry Concepts. Teaching Math. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. What is ‘Technical Math’?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 31, 2024

If you get a grip on your financial literacy early, you will be able to handle your money more efficiently throughout your life. Listing all your necessary expenses not only forces you to pay more attention to your priorities, but you’ll also notice where most of your money goes. Maybe rent money was more flexible than expected.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 29, 2020

I am coaching teachers all over the globe as they adjust to the realities of teaching online. In this second mini-episode of The Balance , I share three more tips for teachers who are teaching remotely. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with other educators who might enjoy it.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The need to swiftly incorporate technology in the classroom might have partially overshadowed another essential aspect of teaching — pedagogy, especially among less tech-savvy teachers who needed more time for this. Yet, pedagogy remains at the core of any teaching activity, being the fuel for success in education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding. Share in comments what your secret techniques are: 6 Tips for Teaching Kids Coding If you were around when the internet first came out, you may have seen how coding was a career for specialized professionals.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Read more: Focus in the new school year: Building relationships. During the summer and throughout the school year, I spend time exploring new ideas and reflecting on the tools that I am using and the choices that I offer for my students to tell their stories and create something that is more meaningful to them what they have learned.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 31, 2022

Teaching Channel is one of my favorite hands-on resources for how to teach. I hope you enjoy it: Mindfulness to Calm, Focus, & Learn. Check out these articles if you’re looking for more: Does Mindfulness Make Your Class Better? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 25, 2022

Catlin and I talked about my new book ( Leadership for Deeper Learning ), leadership during the pandemic, how school administrators could (and shouldn’t) support educators’ self-care, and much more. Hope you enjoy our conversation … Happy listening! . Podcast – How to take our leadership and teaching to new levels.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The pandemic has changed teaching in many ways–remove vs. in-person vs. hybrid for one, the need for internet access in homes for another. Here’s their interesting story: New tech installed at SOCSD helps with teaching through masks. Teaching Online During COVID-19.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 5, 2023

One of their goals is to teach our students about the garden. See Offering Electives to Elementary Students for more about why and how I offer electives to them. I also have the privilege of teaching my students multiple years. They joyfully selected gardening as one of them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI-powered quiz builders are revolutionizing modern classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods into captivating, gamified learning adventures. This integration of multimedia enhances comprehension and makes learning more enjoyable. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

That’s why it can be frustrating to convince reluctant students of the importance of writing, especially when they don’t particularly enjoy it. Today, we have more options in terms of assessing students and helping them make progress. Outside of the box ideas for teaching students who don’t like writing. Meaningful discussions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

I find that I’m rested and start enjoying my summer faster. Every summer since I’ve been teaching (20 years now), I don’t start feeling like myself until that first vacation. If you genuinely enjoy gardening, pace yourself so it won’t feel like too much work, and it will rejuvenate you. So, why not rest and do it early.

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APRIL 11, 2024

But somewhere around the twentieth post– This is why I teach more personal, but blocky, not visual, too long, and not about writing. There was a lot more I wanted from blogging. I could have quit–it was getting to be a lot like work–but I enjoyed the camaraderie with like-minded souls. Avoid hot links.

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MARCH 11, 2022

If you’d like to find out more about Daniel Tammet , click for my review of him. Here are some websites students will enjoy to enrich the day: Discovering Pi with Google Sheets. Why not celebrate with your own fun maths teaching – take a look at our lovely supporting resources! More on math. worldedugames.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Here are a few of the popular resources teachers are using to teach about them: Build a car–abcya Design your very own vehicle with ABCya’s Create a Car! Customize your vehicle with different wheels, engines, and more. Enjoy the ride! Choose from cars, trucks, buses, and even construction vehicles.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

travelling provides the opportunity to explore other cultures, witness the beauty of different countries, and, simultaneously, learn more about oneself. Embarking on a journey abroad to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL) is an option that promises an exciting lifestyle where every day offers something new.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Teaching Kids to Use Tally Charts: Fun and Educational Activities As parents and educators, we are constantly on the lookout for creative and engaging ways to teach children important skills. In this blog post, we will explore various fun and educational activities that can help you teach kids how to use tally charts effectively.

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JUNE 5, 2022

I think you’ll enjoy her article: We live in a millennium where technology has disrupted many of the traditional systems and ways. Cultural mores have morphed because of technology, leaving a discontinuity between the old and the new. We need to encourage our kids to spend time outside the house enjoying the bounties of nature.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 18, 2023

Each summer, I teach a toy making and hacking camp for 3rd through 6th graders. I enjoy offering “the public” similar activities as I do with my gifted students during the school year. It was high impact, and the campers enjoyed watching how high they travel. See more at [link] and [link].

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