Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2022

This is the modern resume, tells future bosses you can use technology as a tool, and can give you an edge in a competitive job market. Include your facility with 1:1 programs, carts, and other approaches to using technology in classes. In this section, also include all of your social media contacts. Devices you can use.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

Social media, contrary to its reputation, actually seems to improve certain prosocial behaviors—empathy, to name one—in teenage populations. Researchers in one study followed a group of 10-14-year-olds for a year, tracking their use of use social media, primarily Twitter and Facebook. I ask, “Xbox? Then I pause.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

While it’s hard to know for sure how the schools of the future will look like and function, I think it’s safe to assume education technology will be omnipresent. Education technology already assists teachers create diverse and engaging learning materials and deliver better classes. Well, at least more than it is today.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2018

While education technology is key to introducing new learning strategies, the technology itself will only be as good as the implementation plan around it. By connecting with peers through social media, kids can find a natural audience for their creations. . He is a contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hate it or love – technology in education is here to stay. The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences. Parents can feel it, and the numbers back them up.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Each student has a brand-new laptop and has easily mastered Google Classroom and the other educational apps you carefully chose for them. Powering their devices is a robust network and state-of-the-art cloud technology. Student success hinges on parents’ understanding and acceptance of classroom technology and innovation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Limited quantities on desktops, gaming laptops, high quality monitors, thunderbolt docks, wireless mice and more. Check the deals out today at www.dell.com/epp/coolcatteacher and enjoy some awesome new technology this holiday season!

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 16, 2015

In the past, I've written about the technology I use on a daily basis (see bottom of page for links). I have the same work and personal laptop - an HP Elitebook Folio 9470m with Core i5 processors and SSD drives. All of my files are in Drive, and backed up on my personal laptop. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

‘Technology in education’ has become the buzz phrase for cutting edge classes that are plugged into the latest education trends. When you start at a new school (or classroom, or teacher), it’s important to understand the part technology will take to improve educational experiences for your child.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

My school is a shell of what it once was when one looks at how far we have come in terms of effectively integrating technology, re-envisioning learning spaces, and providing a foundation for a more relevant and meaningful learning experience for all of our students.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The use of technology in an educational environment is certainly nothing new – teachers have been relying on computers and similar devices for decades now. Where they’re located, or whether a desktop or laptop computer is around, is now irrelevant. But more importantly, geography is no longer a restriction for students.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

Ray Allen, a retired basketball player in his 40s who last played for the Miami Heat in 2014, was visiting the school on behalf of his Ray of Hope Foundation , not to scout the next great ball player, but to bring a gift: a classroom computer lab outfitted with modern technology. So many different issues — homelessness, obesity, etc. —

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Securly

APRIL 19, 2016

On average, students spend about 5-10 hours per day on their device(s) (smartphone, iPad, laptop, etc). Students from around the world reported using their devices for the following activities (time allocation in descending order): Social Media, Schoolwork, Entertainment, Gaming. SOCIAL MEDIA. SCHOOLWORK.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

Districts looking for long term sustainability by purchasing high quality devices at an affordable cost should take a hard look at both laptops and tablets for solutions. Commit to Leveraging Social Media and Telling Your Great Story! Commit to Systemic Planning – Before You Purchase. But how does the community know?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2017

It works equally well on your desktop, laptop, Chromebook, Mac, iOS device, and mobile device and syncs between all with ease. When you finish your project, it can be directly uploaded to Twitter and Facebook (for olders), downloaded as a JPG, accessed via link (for Spark Video), or downloaded as an MP4 (for Spark Video). I miss them.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 5, 2010

During the meeting I challenged them to be active in the change process and provide ideas on how to make NMHS a better place academically and socially. In particular they emphasized the importance of accessibility to technology and the use of social media to improve communication in regards to school events, news, achievements etc.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. GradeCam also works with laptops, desktops, tablets and any device that has a camera connected to wifi. Anderson @web20classroom is the director of instructional technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in Winston-Salem, NC.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Here are a few of the definitions I found: “ the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using information technologies and the Internet. As a teacher, you’ll want to provide the following: digital devices–such as laptops, iPads, Chromebooks, or desktops, for daily use. Social media.

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Tech Helpful

AUGUST 23, 2018

Now, as a high school student he chooses to be different than his peers when it come to social media. We, as educators, need to be speaking to students about using technology for human flourishing and the pitfalls of mindless surfing. Twitter lasted for only 4 days. He knows balancing is a weakness for him.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

In the article, Nellie Bowles discussed how “throwback” play-based preschools are trending in affluent neighborhoods; parents in Kansas City launched a program called Stand Together And Rethink Technology (START); and another group of parents in Missouri have joined forces to figure out how to reduce their children’s screen time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2016

For many, it means attending conferences like ISTE and NEA to learn how the heck to integrate technology into their lesson plans. iPad, Chromebook, or Laptop, or Netbook. Almost as bad is using one of those big clunky laptops. apps for Twitter/FB/G+/LI–or whatever your social media of choice is.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

The 2017 EdNext Poll on School Reform: Digital Learning , which offers my sense of what those interested in K-12 educational technology can and should take away from this annual polling about schools. Tagged on: August 18, 2017 Is classroom technology good for learning or wasting time? Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2017

For many, it means attending conferences like ISTE and NEA to learn how the heck to integrate technology into their lesson plans. iPad, Chromebook, Laptop, Netbook, or Smartphone. Almost as bad is using one of those big clunky laptops. apps for Twitter/FB/G+/LI–or whatever your social media of choice is.

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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. Technologies can transform; even simple technologies can make a significant impact. And not all parents are on social media. Set Up Social Media.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 2, 2017

Produce and share impressive videos for storytelling, projects, or to share to social media. If you have a class social media channel on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube- Adobe Spark is about to take it to the next level of awesomeness!

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Our mobility, use of social media and access to devices has made making connections easy and impactful. And who has time to sit in front of a laptop for hours searching for just the right blog post. Twitter chats, as I have said for a very long time, can be a great starting point for these types of reflections.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Meaghan Markey prefers to take notes with her laptop in class, so she was surprised—and a bit frustrated—to find several of her professors at Michigan State University had “no-tech in class” policies, meaning no laptops, no smartphones. Markey, who graduated from Michigan State in December, co-wrote the chapter about technology.

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Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 25, 2015

Humans find their own uses for technology, too, which can send trends sideways. There’s also the problem of long-term trends, with our tendency to underestimate long-term effects, and the way some developments can take a long, long time to arrive (cf ebooks). The laptop and desktop worlds struggle. Administering anesthesia.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2017

This is part one of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Last year, I started this series – my annual review of the year in education technology – with an article on wishful thinking. But blaming social media is too easy and too simplistic. Should you ban laptops ?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2017

This is the modern resume, tells future bosses you can use technology as a tool, and can give you an edge in a competitive job market. Include your facility with 1:1 programs, carts, and other approaches to using technology in classes. In this section, also include all of your social media contacts. Devices you can use.

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Robotics Social Media Chromebook Common Core 154

Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 17, 2014

OFM, a leading office and school furniture manufacturer, distributor, and wholesaler, announced the winners of the “My Desk Says” social media contest. The contest asked office workers to share photos on Twitter of their desks along with the hashtag #MyDeskSays and a brief description of what their desk said about them and their work.

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My Island View

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

After being involved in social media for over a decade, I have made a few observations that might be helpful to folks who use social media, more specifically Twitter, to develop and maintain a Personal Learning Network. Using Twitter for professional learning requires a collaborative mindset.

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Perry Hewitt

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Try out the experience on your laptop with locations like the Hoover Dam and Hong Kong Stadium at Google Earth VR. Every Friday, find five, highly subjective pointers to compelling technologies, emerging trends, and interesting ideas that affect how we live and work digitally. Messaging apps are on the rise, and skew younger.

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Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

When, over the past decade, technology was rapidly introduced into schools it was heralded as the saviour of education. However, many technology naysayers are now pounding the pulpit and proclaiming the imminent death of the “digital dream.” Social Media and Mobile Devices. Digital Literacy.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 14, 2017

The news created a small stir on social media, with several educators opining about what they thought of lecture theatres, their place in universities, technology, and teaching and learning in general. And ultimately, where are the power sockets that provide the juice that keeps the laptops going when batteries are low?

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. But the iPads will be discontinued next year in favor of the Dell Latitude Education Series (3160) touchscreen laptop computer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Jarrod Robinson, the PE Geek, shares on episode 70 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This conversation is so much fun and will give PE teachers and coaches lots of ideas for using technology to improve sports performance and get fit. Listen Now. Team Shake.

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