Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2019

A few weeks ago, Aaron, a student in my high school elective class, mentioned he didn’t use social media very often. I consulted the lessons and ideas published by the Stanford History Education Group (SHEG), Google's Applied Digital Skills and the archives of The Sift from the News Literacy Project.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There are few breaks to update/fix/maintain the tech tools that allow us to pursue our trade. But, if they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog doesn’t attract visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why we aren’t being contacted for networking. Have some eggnog.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Google Fact Check is the topic of our blog post today! We live in a reality where thousands of articles, videos, and social media posts are unleashed onto the web every minute. This innovative tool was aimed at helping users determine the credibility of the news they’re consuming. Who is Behind These Fact Checks?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Translated, it means that the video-based social media platform is biting into the search engine’s popularity. Last fall, TikTok surpassed Google as the most-visited site on the web. That makes it second only to YouTube in social media popularity.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2023

From Barry Enderwick of Sandwiches of History, who makes a ChatGPT sandwich every Friday, to the woman who made strange crochet animals invented by the tool. This is the tool all the kids are talking about. As I asked a concerned parent, “What kinds of things do you get when you search Google?”

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2018

With web tools, students can layout their writings, pick from hundreds of cool fonts, and add their own images or choose from a library of stock images. Some web tools allow students to embed video and audio. Below I’ve listed some free educational web tools for creating a class ezine. Here is a review of this cool tool.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I'll also give you a peek at my first testing of Google NotebookLM. The Notetaking Apps I'll Cover The apps I'm covering in today's “Tech Tool Tuesday” include Evernote , Notion , OneNote , LogSeq , Apple Notes , and Google Keep as well as Google NotebookLM. Remember, simple is better.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Well, in addition to the statistics that say we can't, AI is being built into all of the tools around us. Let me hear from you on social media or in the comments if you have some awesome examples to share! While ChatGPT is the most talked-about tool, and rightly so, generative features are being built into every tool we use.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

8 Tips to Strengthen Parent Involvement With Digital Tools. Pearson offers eight points that specify how digital tools can improve parent engagement: . Websites, emails, e-newsletters, specialized apps and other digital media let parents see the work their students do in class. Take Advantage of Social Media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So, I’ve spent this week looking at and testing many AI tools. While all of these schools have been rushing to block ChatGPT , many don’t realize that generative AI tools are making their way into Google Workspaces and Microsoft 365. (If

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Listen to This Post I’ll also be sharing more resources this week on my blog, podcast, and social media accounts and in my newsletter. International Educator Shared Resources Google Doc Google has given Google Hangouts meet premium through July 1 which gives you a way to meet with your students and add video.

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Ditch That Textbook

JANUARY 16, 2019

Google Slides is a unique creature in the G Suite set of tools. Educators and students with open minds can use it for stop-motion animation, as a brainstorming template, to recreate the social media experience, and more. Google has added a feature to make it even more […].

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 19, 2022

There are several online tools and calendars to use for live countdowns to the new year. In this post, I share with you some of the best new year’s countdown tools and apps to use on your computer as well as mobile devices. Some of these tools offer the option to create and customize your own countdowns.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 8, 2023

These tools make it easier for private and public schools to reach their fundraising goals. Social Media for School Fundraising Utilizing social media can spread awareness and encourage participation in school fundraising events. For more guidance on digital strategies for school fundraising, please contact us.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

Generative Art Generation Coming to Your Favorite Slide Creation Program Recently Google Slides added generative AI. I applied for the Google Workspace labs program ( you can too – I used my personal Google account to test this.) Google Slides Add in for Generative Artwork.

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Kyle Pace

JUNE 7, 2017

One thing that I think summer is great for in terms of professional learning is investing the time to better understand how you can use social media as an educator. Social media can be used as a great communication tool for a district, school, or a classroom. Google+ Communities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

From Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, retired teacher and education consultant, Christian Miraglia: Instagram: A Student Vehicle for Social Change. Here, the focus is how students use social media to advance their causes and concerns. In my last post, I wrote about using Twitter for classroom instruction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2022

This became increasingly important over the past decade as social media became the primary source for news. I also utilized the Civic Reasoning curriculum, which focused on developing critical thinking skills to navigate social media and news. Essential Skills. Guiding Principles. Ask students why the event is important.

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Educator Level 2, a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Master Trainer and Expert, a Minecraft Certified Trainer, a Ha?para Vicki Davis.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. As Twitter evolved to become mainstream social media, my use did. I need a lesson idea, and I need it now!” Where did I turn?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The following free web tools and apps help teachers communicate with parents quickly and often will translate messages into several different languages. Find more tips for engaging parents in my presentation, Engaging Parents with Technology and Social Media. Parent Communication Tools.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2023

My boss mostly likes for me to introduce new tools to teachers during these opportunities. Should I show teachers how to be better organized with Google Keep/Tasks, find a free new tool for them to use in the classroom? Do you have any free project based EdTech tools that you love? It’s simply “ Here’s a random hour.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2018

I am also the Yearbook Adviser, website and social media administrator. I am a Google Certified Trainer, Flipgrid Certified Educator Level I and II as well as an Ambassador, and a proud member of the #Ditchbook Ambassadors. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2022

A popular communication and collaboration tool for K-12 teachers that’s been around for more than a decade is closing for good. It was originally considered a competitor to Schoology and Google Classroom, and it was popular with teachers. Its folding led to some eulogizing on social media platforms like Twitter.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

K-12 Digital Tools. 4 Great Alternatives to Google Classroom. 7 Authentic Assessment Tools. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? An Open Letter to Teachers About Online Classes. 12 Websites to Teach Mouse Skills. Quick Review of 7 Popular Math Programs. Resources You Need During COVID-19.

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Hubbli

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Social media marketing for schools is where it’s at. Through familiar social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, you can reach a targeted group of people and increase awareness for your school. But how do you use social media for school recruitment and engagement? Click Here. With over 2.4

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

I shared the following on social media recently: Entry points for change are crucial. Consider using Google Scholar, which is a great, FREE resource that anyone can use to search for peer-reviewed research on any topic. I prefer Google Bard over ChatGBT. When trying to get the ball moving, leverage quality research.

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 11, 2018

Social Media is part of life--and a good context for targeting social cognition and narrative language. In general, social media is now one context for us all to be sharing our stories through words and pictures, and also is a way we send messages about ourselves and interact around them.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 19, 2023

In today’s increasingly globalised world, having access to accurate and reliable translation tools is essential for businesses and individuals alike. In this post, I cover some of the best AI translation tools on the market today. Best AI translation tools Here is a collection of some of the best AI translation tools to try out: 1.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

I am learning about many things I haven’t had time to explore during the busy pandemic season and beginning to share many things on social media and here relating to autonomous vehicles, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Robotics, Drones, AI and so many technologies that will truly transform our world. ISTE Resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2022

There are few breaks to update/fix/maintain the tech tools that allow us to pursue our trade. If they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog isn’t getting visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why we aren’t being contacted for networking.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In today’s post, I share with you this collection of some very good online blur background tools. Adobe Express Source:adobe.com/express Adobe Express offers a handy online blur background tool that enables you to create amazing images and photos. Scroll along the options on the left sidebar and you will find them under Tools.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners. Sarah Kiefer recently wrote a wonderful review of the Dynamic Learning with Google podcast series.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 15, 2020

12 Of The Best Bookmarking Tools For Teachers. What are the best bookmarking tools for teachers? From apps to browser extensions and social readers to publishing platforms, these tools come in many forms. 12 Of The Best Bookmarking Tools For Teachers. 12 Of The Best Bookmarking Tools For Teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

In previous posts, I wrote about using social media in the classroom for instruction and to share ideas. Although not a social media platform, Zoom became a valuable tool in connecting grade-level groups of teachers at the district level. All teachers have online options (Canvas or Google Classroom).

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

My goal is to try to make it a little easier with some simple to use tips on how to leverage free tools. Most schools are relying on their Learning Management System (LMS) such as Google Classroom, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, or Schoology to push out work. HERE you will find some great tools to get started.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Michael Backus on episode 557 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Michael Backus had a problem as he was teaching in Google Classroom. So, he programmed add-ons to solve the problem of needing checklists attached to his Google Classroom assignments.

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