Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Online learning has become not only a common alternative to physical classes, but a well-regarded change maker in the education ecosystem. The gregarious students no longer take over the class and the quiet ones are not ignored in their silence.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The challenges of online learning are real, but there are some basic steps teachers and families can take to encourage educational success. Use Online Teacher Tools to Communicate With Families. Fortunately, teachers have plenty of options when it comes to online learning tools and parent resources for special education.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The post Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. It’s time to chat about Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning! Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning – Strategies and tools to help teachers! Is that enough buzz words for ya?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

In this post, I’ll share some strategies and resources I found useful when preparing to use the station rotation model at the beginning of the school year. Station Rotation Preparation Tips: Create an overview of the first 2-3 weeks of school in your Google calendar planner or use Catlin Tucker’s template.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

This year presented an even more complicated set of circumstances as most of us sailed the uncharted waters of using new technology tools and experimenting with new technology-enhanced instructional strategies. Is there another technology tool or online resource that you didn’t get a chance to try that you might try next year?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

I’d like to propose using a creative strategy to free the teacher from needing to be “on” presenting information or orchestrating the lesson. Below are two options for creating a choose your own adventure learning experience. The first is a simple choice board format and the second is an interactive Google Slide deck.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2020

How can we keep them learning remotely? What strategies and technology tools can teachers leverage to take their traditional classes online? I have fielded multiple questions about the best ways to engage students and leverage online learning tools if schools close for a period of time. PrepOnlineLesson.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

Given that reality, I wanted to share a collection of strategies designed to engage students in active learning online. Students can work independently or in pairs on a Google Drawing to complete this digital concept mapping activity. Google Map Adventures. Sort It Out. What questions do they have?

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Integrating technology into instruction and learning is a way of life for educators today. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. She also wrote a full guide to online and digital learning, A Teacher’s Guide to Online Learning. .

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2020

After the Arizona State University Preparatory Academy announced on Friday, March 13, that it would shift its 11 schools to online learning because of the coronavirus crisis, teacher Theresa Ordell switched to high gear. Experts say teachers need weeks — if not months — of training to develop and implement an online class.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Now, let’s explore some strategies you can experiment with to address the issue of students coming to class unprepared. Strategies to Encourage Students to Watch Flipped Instruction #1 Pair Videos with an Engagement Strategy It’s essential that students mentally engage with the information presented in a video.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

All in all, if you’re ready to take on a new challenge and dive into web development, taking the plunge and learning online could be just what you need! Are there any recommended tools or software to help with online learning? Various tools and software that can be of great help with online learning are available.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2020

We can also help students develop coping strategies to manage stress and other overwhelming emotions. One strategy is providing a calming area where students choose different activities and tools to help them relax. Click Use Template to copy and edit this Calming Room on Google Slides. Digital Advent Calendar.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 26, 2020

Whatever happens, online learning will play a huge role in our teaching. What better way to understand online learning than to take your summer PD online through Advancement Courses? With Advancement Courses, you never stop learning. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Google Slides, Docs, or Drawings! Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )! . Below each tool name see example templates and tutorials.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 23, 2020

Do your students feel connected to you, the instructor, the learning material, and their peers? Online learning is mostly asynchronous; it rarely takes place in real time and we rarely have the benefits of making connections and relationship building through nonverbal communication and verbal communication.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In a coaching session last week, it became clear that teachers could use basic templates to help them conceptualize how to take strategies they have used in the past to create lessons that will work in a concurrent classroom (or in an online learning scenario). Create an Interactive Agenda for This Lesson with Google Slides.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you enjoy these resources, then take one of my fully accredited continuing education and graduate online courses or check out my latest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions ! Inspire Learning with an Interactive Calendar! Resources: Genially , ThingLink , Google Slides, Google Drawing.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2020

In many districts over the last decade, instructional technology coaches have helped teachers integrate technology tools and strategies in their teaching in meaningful ways to advance student learning. Fortunately, there is no shortage of tools and resources to support online learning.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

They can fill out a simple Google form, add their name to ClassroomQ, or put a post-it note with their name in a box labeled “waiting room” on the front board. How will you measure progress toward learning objectives? What assessment strategy will you use? Choice Boards.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

To address absenteeism, school administrators have turned to outside groups to help implement data-informed intervention and outreach strategies. The organization also helped “All In” staff design three peer learning network sessions for the 25 “All In” schools. was fighting a losing battle to reduce chronic absenteeism at his school.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

From the simple strategy of Think/Pair/Share to the more complex approach of a Socratic Dialogue, conversations between students have become an essential part of the learning process. What does a teacher do, then, when some or all of the students are online? In addition, Google Docs and backchannel apps (like YoTeach! )

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

If you are a teacher who uses Google Classroom then you know how easy it is to assign a template of a Slide, Spreadsheet, Doc or Drawing for students to complete. Even if you don’t use Google Classroom. There are tons of Google Guru educators who freely share their lesson templates for teachers to copy and edit.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Google Jamboard is currently one of my favorite free tools for students to collaborate. Peardeck for Google Slides is a Slides Add-on to make your Google Slides interactive for students.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Perhaps the most concerning survey result is that more than half of teachers (57 percent) say they do not feel prepared to facilitate remote and online learning. Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 6, 2020

Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you prepared for online learning if your school is closed for an extended period of time? FREE Webinar: Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools. Click To Tweet.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 21, 2020

In the context of the global public health threat, many educational institutions turned to online learning environments as the only way of ensuring the continuity of education during these times of crisis. Promoters of online education have touted their horns about the advantages it brings and the great results it can have.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 3, 2017

In my work as an instructor for EdTechTeacher, I have the pleasure of working with teachers from all over the country in both face-to-face workshops and online learning modules. As the teachers and I work together to explore new ideas, strategies, and tools, we learn and grow together.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Google Slides is another option for creating student vision boards. Find examples on the post, Student-Created Vision Boards with Google Slides , by Shake Up Learning. Web Tools & Resources for Creating Vision Boards and Setting Goals. Below are some other free web tools and apps I recommend. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The post Collaborative Notes with Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. One of my favorite Dynamic Learning strategies is collaborative note-taking with Google Docs. Hands down, collaboration is one of the number one reasons to “Go Google!” Collaborative Notes with Google Docs.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The post Blended Learning with Google (Part 2: Storytelling) – SULS089 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. More Blended Learning with Google! In part two of this podcast series, we will take a deep-dive into storytelling with Google tools, and how we can use this strategy in any grade level or subject area.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Find tons of On a Scale of Meme posters collected by @VirtualGiff in this Google Drive folder. Check out the following forms: Google Forms check-in Distance Learning Check-In Make a Copy Microsoft Forms check-in. My students love these memes. Also, check out the other student check-ins Jen Giffen has collected here.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Unfortunately, substitute teacher shortages combined with teacher fatigue are presenting challenges when it comes to offering and engaging teachers in professional learning. I share a specific strategy called the dialogic interview to break down walls and immediately connect with teachers. Document, Reflect , and Revisit Goals.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. Online learning gives proactive measures that make learning continue amidst calamities.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2020

One of the best ways to engage students online is through peer collaboration and discussions. Google and Microsoft have several apps and tools, which facilitate meaningful student collaboration and discussion. Below are more free online tools you may have not yet discovered that take student collaboration to a whole new exciting level.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

This easily posts to Google Classroom. Google Meet is a video conferencing tool, but you can easily use this as a screencasting tool. You can also share a link or download the recording. Your webcam image is in the shape of a circle. The free teacher account is amazing. Easily share the link or download the video.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Brain break leaders- any student can submit a brain break and choose to lead others in the brain break Tech support are students who understand the technology right away and can be put in a breakout room to help others with skills like coding, completing a Google Slide, or cropping. Honoring differences & personalizing instruction!

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