Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2019

Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. He is charged via USB and programmed via an app (iOS or Android) to move, spin circles, dance, sing, draw, or any number of other actions. What is Wonder Workshop?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2017

We as teachers understand that, which is why spreadsheets are a fundamental tool to critically analyze any data that includes numbers. There are many options (Numbers, Excel, and Open Office to name just a few), but arguably the most popular is Google Sheets. If you’re using Google Classroom or G Suite, you already have it.

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Learning in Hand

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Take a look at 9 grid-based word and number guessing games. CLOSEit is a free add-on for Google Docs. With the video paused, press a number key. pic.twitter.com/iANnCfSeX3 — Tony Vincent (@tonyvincent) April 2, 2022. ? pic.twitter.com/iANnCfSeX3 — Tony Vincent (@tonyvincent) April 2, 2022. ?

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Brainscape

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Math sucks. Anyway, like I was saying, math sucks because it’s hard.   So, the earlier on you—or your kids or students—get comfortable with numbers, the better. And an essential part of being awesome at math is memorizing your multiplication tables.   I’m gonna level with you.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Here are 24 different games and structures you can use that will infuse laughter and joy into your classroom. when games are incorporated into learning. Why play games? For me, that’s a lot of art, creativity, and games. When leading a whole class game, students can bond as a classroom community.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

In the gaming world, perseverance, problem solving, and creativity are the keys to success. There is no such thing as failing in a digital game. Like gaming, learning math requires grit and persistence—cornerstones of growth mindset—and is grounded in problem solving, flexible thinking, and pattern recognition.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The post 30+ Ways to Use FREE Templates from Canva in Your Classroom (Part 1) – SULS0132 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this 2-part series, Kasey shares 30+ ways to use FREE Canva templates in your classroom, including graphic organizers, choice boards, certificates, and more! Canva has a number of templates created.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Whether the method is digital (email, video) or physical (material packets for pick-up, mailed letters), these connections will need to be mediated by parents or caregivers. As schools shift to remote learning models for the foreseeable future, parents and caregivers are finding themselves in a new role—that of the school co-teacher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

What's missing that we can add to the conversation? April is Financial Literacy Month and they have fantastic free digital lessons for K-through-12 students. Babe Ruth once said, “yesterday's home runs don't win today's games.” Welcome to an extended episode focusing on AI! Is there anything of concern that we can stop?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 21, 2019

Welcome to number four in a series of four posts bringing you over 150 amazing resources for STEM education. This post is dedicated to Math. This post is dedicated to Math. Math STEM Resources. Enjoy your journey and please let me know others I should add. Check it out if you have not had a chance!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Start with a discussion on 1) the difference between an amateur and professional writer, 2) what it means to be ‘published’, and 3) publication options. Start with a discussion on 1) the difference between an amateur and professional writer, 2) what it means to be ‘published’, and 3) publication options. write the book.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

You can provide feedback to your students on any text (print or digital) and they can hear you read as well.This is a perfect tool for summer school, reading tutors and anyone teaching reading. Did you know there is a tool that will translate your parent newsletters? Well, all of these exist! Or read the transcript at the end of this post.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Sponsor: FREE MATH RESOURCE. The US Matific Games are coming this February. Try Matific free now and sign up to join their Math games. Matific is a fantastic site full of math manipulatives and customized playlists of activities to help students at every level master math. And its free! Listen Now.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The post 10+ Ways to Use Technology in the Math Classroom – SULS037 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A lot of math teachers struggle with integrating technology into the classroom. So, I enlisted the help of my friend and edtech expert, Craig Klement, to share 10+ Ways to Use Technology in the Math Classroom.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 29, 2019

Schools and universities understand the power of digital technology that kids find so appealing. There are academics who are of the opinion that digital technology cannot beat traditional learning methods. So, there’s really no point in keeping them away from digital devices. Now take the phone away and give them a storybook.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 12, 2015

Suggestions for extensions/apps to be preloaded on Chromebooks Edmodo Google Keep - notes and lists Evernote Web Adblock Plus Evernote Web Clipper WeVideo - Video Editor and Maker GeoGebra math app Read&Write - reading support EasyBib Desmos Graphing Calculator A to Z of Google Services https://docs.google.com/viewer?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 14, 2024

It’s 8:28 am and you’re trying to make sure that the four chair bouncy bands around chairs are still with the correct four desks for those students who need to bounce their feet. Sandra comes into the classroom before you can step outside to greet her, and she immediately starts telling you all about her weekend as she hangs up her backpack.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Educators differed by age groups, college backgrounds, school types, number of years teaching, and definitely on how much coding they had done before. Many students and teachers will sign up for the Hour of Code , a global movement that invites pupils and educators to try programming exercises—many for the first time.

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

He adds, “Kids are allowed to learn at their own pace, and can learn experientially.” Bishop Hall is part of a growing number of schools embracing CBE. Bishop Hall is part of a growing number of schools embracing CBE. No more just showing up for class and meeting the seat time requirements.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

At MIND, we know that school closures are exacerbating the existing problems with both traditional math education, and with society’s relationship with math. At MIND, we know that school closures are exacerbating the existing problems with both traditional math education, and with society’s relationship with math.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 4, 2020

Strategy #1. Take the first 2 minutes of your day to close your eyes and visualize your day. In a productivity article by Carlo Cruz titled, 7 Steps to Own Your Morning and Seize Your Day, he suggests 7 things you can do to seize your morning: Wake up 1 hour earlier. Strategy #2. I could keep going. Own your Morning!

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year. Here are five questions to reflect on as you consider this… 1. Check out my Booking Page . Thanks so much.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

. — On a morning this fall at Washington Elementary, a young boy, sitting at a table with five of his peers, held a tablet while he built a digital snowman — a cool proposition given the 85-degree heat just outside his air-conditioned classroom. This story also appeared in The Fresno Bee. It’s a model that’s paid dividends for the district.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Today, over 2.9

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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 5, 2015

Digital maps…starting with Mapquest has been out since 1996 (technically 1993 but mapquest was the first main stream map most people remember). For those of you keeping track that puts us almost 20 years into the digital mapping word. Fast forward to 2015 and almost everyone has a digital map in their pocket.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

ASCII Art is the graphic design technique of creating images by typing the letters, numbers, and symbols defined by ASCII Standards. Add a watermark of a picture you’d like to use, preferably a single image rather than one that includes a background. Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. Click to view slideshow.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 13, 2022

I teach two math preps, Pre-Algebra and Algebra I, to eighth-grade students. The other 8th-grade math teacher was also leaving the school, and his job was being filled by another math teacher already employed at the school moving up to eighth grade from sixth. Why I joined the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek program.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Because Mondrian Art is composed of lots of different sized rectangles and squares, it is the perfect style to be created with digital tools. As we have explored in many previous posts , Google Sheets can do much more than just crunch numbers. Mondrian Art is just one more project to add to the list.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

AMPLIFY CLOSE READING ( WWW.AMPLIFY.COM ) Amplify Close Reading is a digital graphic novel adventure for grades 5–8 that engages students in a suspenseful story while developing close reading skills and confidence. Please join us in congratulating the following winners. It also features dual webcams, long battery life, and more. inch or 13.3-inch

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 19, 2015

50 Of The Best Video Games For Learning in 2015. We’ve discussed the merits and utility of video games in the classroom before, so we won’t beleaguer the point. We’ve discussed before the logistics of how to teach with video games (especially for non-mobile games). by TeachThought Staff. Playability.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 13, 2015

Websites to encourage learning for Verbal-Linguistic students: 1. link] Students can read stories online, record their own story and play literacy games. These learners love numbers, reasoning, and problem solving. Websites to encourage learning for Logical-Mathematical students: 1. link] Logic puzzle games.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 21, 2016

To help you locate just the right app, CommonSense Education’s app reviews may be filtered by grade, device, genre, subject, topic, price and sorted by newest, age and number of stars. Among the many pages of current Best Apps Lists are: Building and Making Apps, Games, and Websites. Animation Apps, Games, and Websites.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2020

ASCII Art is the graphic design technique of creating images by typing the letters, numbers, and symbols defined by ASCII Standards. Add a watermark of a picture you’d like to use, preferably a single image rather than one that includes a background. 8Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. Click to view slideshow.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. In addition, ABC Mouse has shared releases and updates for ABCmouse Mastering Math, Digital Library Experience, Standards-Aligned Collections, A New Teacher Experience, and the ABCmouse Ambassador Program.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Today, over 2.9

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 13, 2016

Consider getting rid of these 10 things: 1. I wrote an article called Classroom clutter–what to keep and what to toss awhile back, in which I told the story of how for my first six years in the classroom, I refused to throw anything out because I might need it one day. It wasn’t until I moved from Washington D.C.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

ASCII Art is the graphic design technique of creating images by typing the letters, numbers, and symbols defined by ASCII Standards. Add a watermark of a picture you’d like to use, preferably a single image rather than one that includes a background. Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. Click to view slideshow.

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