Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

” –from the American Library Association. These will include tools like YouTube, podcasts, forums, discussion boards, Twitter and Google Hangouts (for those old enough), Google Slides and Google Draw, and a comic creator like Pixton. Why require a summative written report rather than one delivered via video or audio?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 30, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today I want to challenge your thinking about your summer. Now that we have screentime reported to us on many phones, track it and work to spend less time looking at your mobile device. You can also find a Twitter chat that might suit you.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Oftentimes, the superintendents and other district leaders that we work with will commission us to do some custom literature reviews, best practice reports, so that they can ensure that their decision-making and program development is grounded in best practices. Photo courtesy of Hanover research. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. NMC Virtual Symposium on the Future of Libraries. Follow us on Twitter at #liveclass20. This event does have a cost.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, announced New Mexico as the latest state to deploy its Rave Panic Button in all K-12 schools across the state, joining Oklahoma, Delaware and Louisiana in statewide deployments. About Rave Mobile Safety.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 31, 2012

I recently wrote about how libraries are adapting to the digital age. The traditional library is viewed by many as a place for stacks of books to gather dust, and where stern librarians in tweed jackets tell you to keep quiet. In Library 2.0 In Library 2.0 Was this a trend that was a threat to the library?

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Washington, DC — The inaugural Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge for libraries came to a successful close this month, as more than 100 libraries all over the country and South Korea far eclipsed an ambitious goal set by investor and Shark Tank personality Mark Cuban. Beanstack currently serves over 600 libraries globally.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, public libraries, education and career non-profits and municipalities, the program will grant winners one year of free Kajeet internet connectivity hardware and managed service on its award-winning mobile connectivity platform, Sentinel®. patents in mobile technologies.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 17, 2023

Explore the media library. Spruce up your AI-generated images or design project with fun graphic design elements from the free media library. You can use it to write anything from brainstorming, lesson plans, reports, etc. Twitter : @MrNunesteach. Crop images , resize , or flip as needed. Magic Write and Canva Docs.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The series aims to educate young people about the dangers of misinformation, reporting not only how to identify it but also how to debunk misinformation it’s encountered online. In addition, science educators across the country rely on NOVA for resources used in the classroom as well as in museums, libraries, and after-school programs.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Please join us for the third annual global conversation about the future of libraries: October 18-19, 2013, [link]. join the Library 2.0 The conference is once again being held entirely online around the clock in multiple languages and time zones. We have 146 accepted conference sessions and ten keynote addresses.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

You may remember Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) for its groundbreaking and utterly depressing report, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Online Civic Reasoning. SHEG currently offers three impressive curricula that may be put to immediate use in secondary classrooms and libraries. You can now find out.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Nicholas Carr, author of The Shallows, introductory keynote speaker Top Must-Have for Our Students: Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers , the mobile app for 24/7 access by our students. Enlightenment (Sort Of) : What does the future hold for school libraries, in light of the coming of ebooks and ereaders?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 8, 2015

Second Monday of each month is the Teacher Librarian Twitter Chat. Follow #TLChat on Twitter to participate. You can follow us on Twitter at #liveclass20. You can follow us on Twitter at #liveclass20. Please share this newsletter with your friends and colleagues! Tuesday, June 9th - Thursday, June 11th in Washington D.C.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 1, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Follow the Twitter feed for this event at #RSCON5 and be sure to let your peers know about this fun event! HackEd14 Archived.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2020

Providing families with used school-issued Chromebooks, adding access points outside the school buildings, and collaborating with community partners on projects such as youth centers and public libraries are providing students and the entire community with access to technology. Even more widespread in school districts are LTE hotspots.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 12, 2015

The site is free to use and you can access it on your mobile device anytime and anywhere. StudyBlue Studyblue.com offers one of the biggest libraries of study materials online. The site has printable notes, digital library, study guides and other online materials. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 30, 2016

There’s a magical audio sweetening feature as well as a library of music options. Use your camera, your camera roll and/or choose images from the libraries of icons and photos options. When finished, share your completed story to Facebook or Twitter, via email or message, or copy and paste a link. share a growth moment.

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The Daring Librarian

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

I got this compelling email from good friend and LJ/SLJ/The Horn Book publisher Ian Singer who forwarded a passionate plea to several of us to mobilize, sign the petition to Ensure all school libraries are properly staffed, open, and available for children every day and to get out the word via Twitter. We’ll report it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2016

The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. word processing tools to write text-intensive research reports–like Word, Google Docs, and KidPix. Give students a method to work together using forums, LMS Discussion Boards, blogs, and even Twitter. quick methods like texting are fine. And then charge.

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The Electric Educator

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Chromecast audio seemed to be just what I needed; A simple, affordable device ($35) that bridges the gap between my low-tech sound system and my high-tech mobile devices. All you need is a mobile device (Android or iOS) and the free Chromecast App from Google. Free shipping makes it easy enough to order directly from Google.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2016

100+ Game Based Learning Resources to Get Started in Your Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Teachers Report Sharp Growth in Game-Based Learning by District Administration (July 2016) – reports that 48% of classroom teachers report using games in classroom instruction in 2015.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. word processing tools to write text-intensive research reports–like Word, Google Docs, and KidPix. Give students a method to work together using forums, LMS Discussion Boards, blogs, and even Twitter. quick methods like texting are fine. And then charge.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. As defined by the CoSN report, accelerators are megatrends that drive change.

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techlearning

MAY 22, 2018

Real-time data and in-depth reports help educators track student performance and guide instructional intervention. Big Universe gives students 24/7 online access to a library of more than 13,000 leveled eBooks from well-known publishers. To learn more, visit fueleducation.com and Twitter. ©2018 Fuel Education LLC.

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Learning with 'e's

JULY 9, 2013

I have scoured my personal book library in search of a dozen books that have influenced my own thinking, and share a synopsis of their contents with you. My series of retrospective reviews of seminal learning and technology books continues. For previous reviews start here. Smart Mobs is one of those books.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2021

Reinventing spaces—designing flexible classroom spaces and turning a library into a learning commons with flexible seating and mobile bookshelves. Follow him on Twitter @danmorris731. Initiatives include: Building an outdoor restroom to provide expanded outdoor learning. Upgrading HVAC systems and roofs and windows.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The Horizon Report. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. But as the ed-tech sector is never willing to let a bad idea die, the report will live on. The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade.

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Bryan Alexander

JUNE 8, 2015

In any given month I travel to campuses, libraries, or convention centers one to five times. I’ve written reports, done analyses, led workshops on spec. I increasingly receive consulting proposals and the occasional job offer through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. There have been more international opportunities.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 5, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Partner Announcements Library Journal : So many children’s books. Follow #TLChat on Twitter to participate.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 13, 2015

Second Monday of each month is the Teacher Librarian Twitter Chat. Follow #TLChat on Twitter to participate. NMC Summer Conference presenters are thought leaders within the education industry at colleges and universities, schools, museums, libraries, organizations, and companies. You can follow us on Twitter at #liveclass20.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

Follow her on Twitter at @TeachitRalph. Additionally, one of the most prominent trends we’re seeing is the need to provide increasingly granular analysis and reporting. This collaboration allows candidates to view theory in practice and makes learning on campus more authentic. Using Technology for Energy Savings.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

While the federal government awards billions of dollars annually to get schools and libraries online, through its E-rate program, Albemarle’s project is technically ineligible for that because it’s “off campus,” even though it will be an extension of the school network with all its security, filters and firewalls.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Second Monday of each month is the Teacher Librarian Twitter Chat. Follow #TLChat on Twitter to participate.

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Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 25, 2015

Countervailing trend: public libraries supporting the TOR browser. Mobile ecosystems We continue our migration into the mobile world, with ever-growing use of smartphones and changes in web design. Other mobile initiatives are working, from fitness trackers to smart watches to medical tools to digitally-enabled cloth.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Join us today for a great set of final presentations, as well as for our closing celebration: we''ll hear a special message from US Congresswoman Nita Lowey, get reports on the five grassroots projects, announce dates for some special 2014 events, and issue the conference-created Global Education Declaration. You have been awesome!

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 27, 2013

Brian Dixon, Social Media for School Leaders: A Comprehensive Guide for Getting the Most Out of Facebook, Twitter, and Other Essential Web Tools This past spring, I started using an eNewsletter service called MailChimp to send my Weekly Parent Email Update. MailChimp Activity Report You can set up an eNewsletter archive.

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