Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2015

Here are five tools that will make you look and act like the Diva of Digital: Google Maps. Bring the latest version of the Google Maps app on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. If friends are looking for a Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts near the conference, Google Maps will find one. Any ideas?).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Not surprisingly, it takes a lot more than a room full of computers, iPads, and apps to turn “tech ed” from marketing to mainstream. Who picks the digital apps, software, extensions, and programs used in the classes? If not, what if the parent doesn’t have an up-to-date computer/iPad at home?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 21, 2013

As many of you know, here at New Milford High School we have been at the forefront of adopting social media and the latest technologies to improve the way we run our educational and extra-curricular programs. Android apps Beeonics Google Play iOS iTunes mobile learning devices New Milford High School'

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Hyper-stimulating media pervades their worlds, social media culture makes them feel inadequate, and existential pressures of economic, community and environmental decline hover over their futures. But iPads did not live up to the hype that they would become the preferred delivery method for instructional content.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2015

Students are expected to collaborate and share online as young as kindergarten when they read digital books or draw pictures using iPad apps. By middle school, they work in online groups through forums, wikis, and Google Apps. Let’s face it: Students are on social media or will be soon. Internet use.

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The 21st Century Principal

JULY 8, 2013

As a avid user of an iPad, deciding which apps to put on my phone was an easy decision. I immediately wanted to be able to access the same applications I can already access on my iPad and on my desktop or the web. I can access my "To-Do List" on my desktop, the web, my iPad, and my iPhone. I have it on my iPad as well.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

” Get a 45-day free trial of SmartLab Game-Based Learning Software. People who leave a review on iTunes will be entered in our drawing for 3 different items. (see rules at the bottom of this post and instructions on how to leave a review: iPhone/iPad or PC/Mac instructions ) : SMART Learning Suite (today’s sponsor).

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The 21st Century Principal

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Use and understand social media platforms: Instead of giving in to fear and trying to find ways to limit access and use of social media platforms by educators, 21st century administrators need to be engaged heavily in the use of these platforms to both promote their educational organizations and to communicate with stakeholders.

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Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It’s helped me in my writing – and when I started using it, it was the best writing software available. Grammarly is a proofreading software tool that uses artificial intelligence technology to detect grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, sentence structure, and word choice mistakes. I’m a long-time Grammarly user.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

JULY 16, 2014

Google + Hangouts By: Google Need : You need a G+ account to use it. Abilities: text-based chat, video chat, receive phone calls, accessible on any device/computer and, screen share, remote desktop connect, connect to Google Drive, live broadcast stream your video chats with Hangouts On Air and much more!

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TeacherCast

JULY 17, 2015

When I first started broadcasting and working with live video, the way I did it (and still suggest to others) is to take an iPad or Webcam and sign up for a free uStream account. What About Google Hangouts? For most of you, the concept of a Google Hangout on Air comes to mind when you are thinking about FREE live broadcasting.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

If you look for a definition of “platform” online, you’re likely to get something along the lines of Wikipedia’s – fairly straightforward, although quite technical: A computing platform is the environment in which a piece of software is executed. Education’s Proto-Platforms. If so, what are they?

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 2, 2021

It’s delightful that we live in a time where software can really help the entire writing process. Grammar checker software helps find those embarrassing typos, and for some individuals (like me), it also defuses the grammar check frustration. Why Proofreading Software Is So Useful. Top Proofreading Software Products.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 19, 2016

Simple Updates to Your Classroom Procedures and Workflow sponsored by EdTech Software From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Try Shelfit from EdTech Software. Why waste it with standard Google Start Page? In Google Chrome, Momentum and Limitless have some cool features to help you focus.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 30, 2015

Steve Hargadon LearningRevolution.com STUDENT TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (US-Eastern Daylight Time) For session links, full details, and any last-minute updates, be sure to follow the live schedule at: [link] Saturday, January 31 9:00am KEYNOTE: Parth Chug + Ameera Patheria on "Plugged In: A Student Run Digital Literacy Service Club" 10:00am How (..)

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 3, 2019

Through his capacity as a social media influencer, he answered the questions below. As the software being used for the virtual online whiteboard can often be new within a school, there is often a requirement to produce additional resources for use within lessons. Neil Rickus. External resource creation. Dr. Neelam Parmar.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

It also supports Google Play educational apps, so students can collaborate, discover, engage and learn, and includes a Wacom EMR stylus that lets students use interactive apps, sketch, take notes, and capture ideas. They also liked its teacher dashboard and software interfaces.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JUNE 7, 2015

is a free App available on both iPad and Android tablets that allows even the youngest students to learn to code. Lightbot – Lightbot is an educational video game for learning software programming concepts. Google ‘Instant Challenge’ for ideas, or check out some of @Vanessa_PLTW’s favorites: Instant Challenge Matrix.

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MindShift

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

With help from the Strategic Alternative Learning Technique (SALT) Center’s educational technology coordinator, Mary Beth Foster, we discovered that among the best tech tools for dyslexics are: * Kurzweil software, featuring Texthelp Read and Write. Google Chrome’s VoiceNote and Read and Write. Livescribe Smartpen. Livescribe Smartpen.

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Vizor

AUGUST 9, 2023

However, planning ahead and considering every stage of the Chromebook or iPad lifecycle can impact how devices are deployed to students. The Google admin console provides functionality to remotely powerwash devices, however for more flexibility and to automate powerwashing consider a tool such as VIZOR.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

Tag your questions #eduquestion or post them on our Facebook page or Google+ community. Monday, April 14th in Nashville, TN Free Tools to Help Schools Harness Technology for Learning , Join Common Sense Media to learn about their suite of free resources to help schools harness the potential of technology for learning.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

“I’m slightly wary of building a Google data profile of a young child,” says @ashleyrcarman @verge [link]. But the iPads will be discontinued next year in favor of the Dell Latitude Education Series (3160) touchscreen laptop computer. " says Google Family Link manager Saurabh Sharma.

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TeacherCast

MAY 8, 2019

They are all coming to your blog or website to learn something and the best way to keep them coming back is to ask them questions, possibly through a Google Form Survey, to get a better sense of topics that you may wish to turn into podcast or blog topics. February: Google for Education. Week 1: Google Docs Tips.

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The 21st Century Principal

DECEMBER 27, 2013

E-reading has matured to the point that the software for the PC and the apps for the tablets are extremely reliable, and offer users options to make reading electronically comparable, if not better, then reading a physical book. For example, I use an iPad and iPad mini simply because I can download multiple e-reader apps.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

This is an iPad application that allows the user to draw, type, and add images to a single document. This information can be backed up to Google Drive, Evernote, and other cloud storage options. Students can also be grouped in the software based on specific strategies and needs. Google Forms. Notability. CC Pensieve.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

The Internet and the applications which allow for connection such as social media, text applications, voice over IP and video conferencing applications enable authentic connections to each other and others outside the school walls. We also have adopted the Google Suite for Education and have a Learning Management System.

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techlearning

MAY 20, 2018

How Creative Users are Learning with Video: English Make visual flashcards acting out new vocabulary words Trim video clips from the movie version of a novel your class is reading to see a scene from a different perspective.

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2018

We’ve seen the market fluctuate dramatically, as early iPad-dominated classrooms gave way to the rise of Google. The boom and bust of Common Core standards have left their mark, just as new concerns over media literacy and privacy are doing currently. No more bulky software”).

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JUNE 25, 2015

Teachers will use online gradebooks seamlessly to share information and projects with parents in a way that feels more like social media and less like grading. Maybe future teachers and students will look back with fondness about the first time they ever held an iPad to look up their house on Google Earth.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 11, 2014

. $245 registration fee Wednesday, March 12th at 9am at Montclair State University, NJ Common Sense Media - Teaching Digital Citizenship in an iPad Classroom , If you have iPads, you know that teaching digital citizenship is more important than ever. Google Science Fair 2014. Learn more here. Try it out this week!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Unfortunately, it was (and continues to be) an expensive piece of software not traditionally included in Microsoft’s Office Suite (though that changed with Office 365). It’s web-based (including apps available for iPads and Chromebooks) with a drag-and-drop functionality that makes the design process simple and intuitive.

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Learning in Hand

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Creating Googley Infographics by Laura Bates, Melanie Burford, and Angie McNally See lots of example infographics made by elementary students in this Google Slideshow. There are also slides with advice for creating your own infographics using Google Drawings. Their handout is a Google Site full of student-made examples.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

DIRECTIONS: The Google Slide presentation will be made available for viewing after the presentation. We will also discuss the uses of Google Hangouts, Google Forms for gathering information, and wordpress for establishing a web presence for a project. DIRECTIONS: Participants will be encouraged to connect via the Google Hangout.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2016

It is taking me a while to convert my most popular speeches like “Differentiating Instruction with Technology” to the new software, but after I do, I’m so much happier with the flow of the presentation. It also links with other tools we use like Trello, Google Docs, Dropbox, and more. Google Forms (Quick Surveys).

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Learning in Hand

JANUARY 6, 2015

iPadEd #Slide2Learn pic.twitter.com/jdFnLo4psG — JonathanNalder JNXYZ (@jnxyz) July 17, 2014. Learn how to make the iPad your ''teachers pet'' via [link]. Ta @tonyvincent #Slide2Learn #iPadEd pic.twitter.com/tZFjfWi7O6 — JonathanNalder JNXYZ (@jnxyz) July 1, 2014. ADE2014 #adeshowcase.

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Hack Education

MARCH 30, 2018

Billion Federal Block Grant Makes Ed-Tech Training Higher Priority Than Software, Devices.” From the Google blog : “ Chromebook tablets for versatile learning.” Speaking of Google , Wired reports that “Children’s YouTube is still churning out blood, suicide and cannibalism.”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2014

See graphics for social media and follow the event to join the campaign! Tag your questions #eduquestion or post them on our Facebook page or Google+ community. Teacher-librarian, Selena Jensen, is looking for a comprehensive fashion design software program to help high school baseball players design their own uniforms.

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