Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

This year video conferencing has been the way many teachers deliver instruction. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Also, check out this post, How to use Jamboard in the classroom: 20+ tips and ideas , by Matt Miller.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2023

Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. No longer do they complete their research on projects solely in the library. Overview/Big Ideas Students learn how to live in the digital world of internet websites, copy-righted images, and virtual friends who may be something different.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” ” –from the American Library Association. To use tech in classes.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In our recent article Best Practices for More Inclusive Meetings , explored why it’s important to foster inclusivity in your meetings and how technology plays a role. In this article, you’ll learn how to leverage tools like the ViewBoard IFP105S to achieve greater inclusivity, collaboration and overall productivity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2016

A topic I get a lot of questions on lately is videos. I reviewed mysimpleshow , a new tool that is getting a lot of buzz, and then asked them to share how their digital tool addresses this burgeoning interest in video. Teachers can impact and engage their students while learning about new technology tools at the same time.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

He also talks about how to improve communication between administrators and teachers (including how to get people to read your emails.). He founded and is executive director of the educational nonprofit Next Vista for Learning, which houses a free library of videos by and for teachers and students at NextVista.org.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

This year video conferencing has been the way many teachers deliver instruction. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Also, check out this post, How to use Jamboard in the classroom: 20+ tips and ideas , by Matt Miller.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Interactive whiteboards are a technological leap similar to the leap to the first blackboard, and is set to revolutionize education. Keep reading on to learn more about how interactive whiteboards are reshaping education or check out how ViewSonic is creating engaging spaces using all forms of EdTech.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

At the same time, teachers often feel as if they’re competing with technology for the attention of students. However, I can see how technology can be both a distractor and a positive factor. Technology isn’t going anywhere. Technology also enables community-building inside your school or classroom.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

After having covered AI writers and AI content detectors , in this post I share with you some of the best AI video generators to use in your teaching. What is an AI video generator? AI video creators can help in automating the entire process of creating videos from start to finish without requiring specialized technical skills.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2020

With that being said, it is also worth noting that there is still one more amazing resource that families should tap to make the most of any online learning experience—the local public library. Public libraries offer an incredible array of tools, supports, and resources—far beyond (but also including) the books.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Continue reading to learn more about how esports can boost performance outcomes. Esports , or competitive video gaming, is still an emerging concept within schools. Making lessons more enjoyable can boost performance outcomes, and one of the ways esports can assist with this is by introducing more students to video gaming concepts.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 18, 2017

In my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom (published in September), students are sent on a mission to instruct others by creating their own video tutorials. These videos help students visualize and explain in their own words their understanding of the topic.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential. As the number of these students continues to grow, teachers and educators are increasingly turning to assistive technologies to help students across all ranges of ability learn more effectively and reach their full potential. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

How to Teach Cyber Safety in Kindergarten. But how do you teach a child as young as 5 how to safely navigate such technology? K–12 Schools Use Video to Teach Digital Citizenship. We know kids are using technology. The organization has developed a library of cyber curricula resources for K–12. “As

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2024

How to get started Getting started with Creative Fabrica is straightforward: Go to the Creative Fabrica website at www.creativefabrica.com. Here’s a ten-minute video overview to get you started: More I like about this app: The website is intuitive and user-friendly , making it easy to search, browse, and download.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A lesson on how to create a podcast. A tutorial on how to create a paper circuit board that uses LED lights. For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. The Evolution of the School Library. As the U.S.

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Digital Promise

MAY 22, 2019

But what impact do these devices have on us, and are we using technology to its fullest potential? In my public high school, we rarely interact with technology, at least not productively. If you walk into a classroom at my school, you’ll probably see students scrolling through Instagram and recording videos on Snapchat.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Not only do students learn how to write a script, but they also have to think about the props, music, background, and other elements. Plotagon (web/iOS/Android)- create animated videos by choosing a scene, creating and adding actors, and writing the dialogue. Wideo – Create videos with uploaded images, animations, and add audio.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 29, 2018

I add a digital component to each writing, because our students need to learn how to read, write, and conduct research with technology. These are critical skills needed for learners surrounded by technology, which is the focus of my new book, Hacking Digital Learning with Edtech Missions. Student Videos. Project Details.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2018

While it offers many appealing pieces (homework assignment and grading, easy communication, and built-in metrics), one unique to Kiddom is their robust K-12 content library. The library is searchable by topic with preview features for selections. How to use the library. Khan Academy. Learn Zillion. PBS Learning Media.

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Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2017

The Digital Promise maker learning team spent some time in Greer, South Carolina this winter observing and filming the Riverside Middle School Library Club students as they worked to design solutions to problems they identified in their community. We are excited to share their story as the second in our series of Maker Promise videos.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

How to build your global classroom in 4 steps. Having the technology without a solid lesson plan is no better than having a good lesson plan, but poor tech implementation. Discussions can be synchronous (via video conference) or asynchronous (via an online forum). See #globalclassroom for inspiration. Professor Jennifer V.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 11, 2020

Parents need to be aware of what is happening with their children in school, how they are progressing in classes, and they need to communicate with teachers frequently. Parents can get really busy with day to day activities, and may struggle sometimes to keep up with how their children are doing in school.

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NeverEndingSearch

MAY 14, 2020

And it is clear that the library must be the center of that experience. But, first, a little background: I’ve been playing around with building virtual school libraries for a very long time. I started playing around with the fairly easy and recently very popular strategy of building a library scene in Slides. Valenza, J.K.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 1, 2024

Turn Off SafeSearch Here’s how to turn off SafeSearch: On Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook) Open Google Search : Start by visiting Google.com on your preferred web browser. Default Settings : In some cases, SafeSearch might be turned on by default, especially on networks in schools or public libraries.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

How about a video plan to help incorporate digital learning into your schools? This series of 50 short videos help schools and districts see how it looks to implement various parts of a personalized learning strategy into their systems. These are: Collaborative leadership. Personalized student learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

It's true that pictures speak louder than words but sometimes words are inevitable which is why despite the ubiquity of video content we still need to add words to videos to further enhance the comprehensibility of our message. Annotated videos are amenable to higher engagement and ultimately result in enhanced comprehension.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2022

In the pandemic many higher ed faculty, forced onto Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms, have continued teaching online just as they always did face to face, delivering lectures over streaming video as they did in person. Many are unaware that teaching online can actually open new possibilities to innovate their teaching practice.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you’re interested in how to better integrate technology into your classroom, visit ViewSonic Education. . While the benefits of technology in the classroom have been well established, mobile devices are another issue. Read on for a list of creative ways you can transform a distracting mobile device into a learning tool.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Years ago, I would assign the exact same projects to my students and leave little room for their own choices for how to show what they had learned. For students who may want to draw, use pictures, create a podcast, or make a video, there are many options out there to choose from. Read more: Teaching SEL skills in online education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In fact, knowledge is often acquired via audio, video, role-playing, and other approaches that address the varied learning styles of today’s students. One communication method that has seriously grown up from even a generation ago is video. Let’s start with five clever video edit/format tools: EdPuzzle. Vialogues .

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 13, 2024

You have at your disposal an impressive array of multimedia resources: From video lessons and digital whiteboards—like ViewSonic myViewBoard® software —to interactive simulations and immersive learning environments. How do we leverage these technologies to enhance learning without detracting from educational objectives?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2018

Increasingly, the answer is the campus library. One project she led this year involved creating a series of videos promoting “Textbook Heroes,”professors who have replaced commercial textbooks in their courses with OER. The online library contains links to OER titles as well as reviews written by professors.

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