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APRIL 18, 2024

School absenteeism has been one of the small but chronic problems in the past. Since the pandemic, it is so much more, to the point it is a front-of-mind issue that schools scramble to address. Despite efforts to improve attendance, challenges persist, prompting renewed focus on student engagement and support strategies.

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MAY 17, 2024

Differentiate This video is from a series I taught for school districts. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Cybersecurity threats in K-12 schools are a growing concern as educational institutions increasingly rely on technology for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes. Full Story: Dayton Daily News (Ohio) (tiered subscription model) (3/25) Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 18, 2016

As the school year starts to come to a close, a couple of things are certain. Reviewing previous content get more and more important. There are lots of ways to make review engaging, but my students have always responded to review games. Student motivation will be soaring high.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The K–12 Cybersecurity Act, signed into law last October, initiated the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s review of the cyber risks facing K–12 institutions. Per the timeline detailed in the Act, CISA would have 120 days to review the threat landscape and then 60 days to create guidelines for districts based on its findings.

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APRIL 17, 2024

Most people focus on its impact on school research, lesson plans–that sort–but another piece isn’t considered often enough: its impact on student mental health. Generative AI is an exploding influence in education with lots of potential but unknown outcomes. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

This includes tech tips, website/app reviews, tech-in-ed pedagogy, how-tos, videos, and more. We have regular features like: Weekly Websites and Tech Tips ( sign up for the newsletter ) Edtech Reviews Lesson plans If you’ve just arrived at Ask a Tech Teacher, start here. Just click through!

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

More than a year after Congress passed the 2021 K–12 Cybersecurity Act, the nation’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released a report sharing best practices for K–12 schools. The law charged CISA with reviewing the risks schools face and sharing recommendations to mitigate them.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I schedule this after school while parents are waiting for their children to finish enrichment classes or sports. Model this philosophy as you teach parents provide skills parents want, i.e., making a flier for the school soccer team show the progression of skills from kindergarten to 5th in one program, say word processing.

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MAY 1, 2024

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Things you should know Here are a few details that might be helpful to know prior to starting: License Limitations : While Creative Fabrica provides resources under certain licensing agreements, as with any licensing arrangement, carefully review the terms to ensure compliance. Contact them at hi@creativefabrica.com.

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MAY 9, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher occasionally reviews an education website that caught our eye and seemed to have excellent value for readers. Curriculum Alignment: SplashLearn aligns closely with school curricula, reinforcing classroom learning with games and activities. Today, it’s SplashLearn.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Now, I teach grad school classes online to practicing teachers and want to see if those questions are the same. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ? This documentation can be useful if you decide to involve authorities or school officials.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In addition, it cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills – all of which are essential for lifelong learning and success beyond school. Engaging students in self-assessment of review work and practice can be an excellent tool for promoting collaboration.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

” I disagree, especially when it comes to assignments designed to provide students with opportunities to review concepts and practice specific skills. Third, I worry that grading assignments that fall under the umbrella of review and practice rob students of a safe space to fail. Each student completes the assignment.

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JANUARY 2, 2023

This includes tech tips, website/app reviews, tech-in-ed pedagogy, how-tos, videos, and more. Edtech Reviews. Quick Review of 7 Popular Math Programs. 12 Tips for Teaching Middle School Tech. Quick Reviews of 7 Popular Math Programs. It’s Here–the High School Technology Curriculum! Lesson plans.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 2, 2022

Similarly, “another pair of researchers also reviewed studies on the use of data analysis in schools, much of which is produced by assessments throughout the school year, and reached the same conclusion. Are school administrators even paying attention? Make school different. . All of that time. All of that energy.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Collaborative Writing and Peer Review The adage “two heads are better than one” holds true in the realm of writing, as collaborative efforts and peer review can yield invaluable insights and constructive feedback. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Click the links for my reviews). Jotform Sign is perfect for any public or private school looking for a way to easily and automatically create legally binding documents with signatures. Customizations to fit your document to your school or District. Part of an ongoing effort within your school to go paperless.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

Others might be strategizing in an online game, and still others may be using a school-issued device to do homework or research. Screen time is on the rise worldwide, according to a recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics, which reviewed the screen habits of about 30,000 children aged 3 to 18 between Jan. This is not uncommon.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2022

As a middle school teacher and an esports coach, I’ve tried numerous keyboards over the years. After reviewing the Logitech G Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, I’m definitely a fan. Logitech G Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Has Responsive Switches For this review, I tested…

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MARCH 18, 2024

This video is from a series I taught for school districts. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we tackle a topic that's often whispered in the hallways of schools everywhere with a mix of disdain and necessity: worksheets. So in this activity, students review or practice problems in groups of three or four. Stream by clicking here.

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My Paperless Classroom

NOVEMBER 29, 0002

The post Is Your School Interested in Robotics? Check out our full review of GoPiGo from @dexterind appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. The GoPiGo is the simple Raspberry pi-based starter robot you have been looking for.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Traditional approaches to providing feedback are time-consuming and often require hours of work beyond the school day. Based on what a student sees in the work they are reviewing, they may be drawn to one option on the choice board over another. Peer Review Using Rubrics. Assignment Checklist. Rubrics are like roadmaps.

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JULY 14, 2022

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. K-5 (237 pages) and Middle School (80 pages), 100 images, 7 assessments. K-5–print/digital; Middle School–digital delivery only.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Word problems are popular and fun methods of teaching math and English in many schools. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

In this first post, the authors outline how they centered equity as they developed an edtech selection, implementation, and evaluation guide for school systems leaders. Technology in schools can be a critical tool in advancing equity. Schools often think about digital equity in terms of access to devices, the internet, and tools.

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MARCH 21, 2024

You might have students open their school picture for this project. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do.

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MAY 13, 2024

High School students will soon move into college and career where digital tools are de rigeur. Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’ll take a few days this summer to review them with you. How do you create a Technology Use Plan for your school? Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Where do you start? How do you create a Curriculum Map?

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MARCH 14, 2023

If you’d like to find out more about Daniel Tammet , click for my review of him. The competition measures speed in arithmetic and numeracy skills on the Live Mathletics platform and runs for 48 hours and is open to all schools around the world. worldedugames Copyright ©2023 Askatechteacher.com– All rights reserved.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2022

During the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts were quick to send devices home with students and to provide digital resources that may have been engaging, but may not have been as “data safe” as districts thought. students were using in our school district were keeping student data safe.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Here’s the list of Kindergarten websites I use most often during the school year. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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