Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2021

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad. Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher).

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

In it, Adams decries his students’ lack of interest in reading and places the blame squarely on smartphones. my smartphone. Like it or not, smartphones and teens’ social media use aren’t going anywhere any time soon. teenagers haven’t read a book for pleasure in the past year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Unaccounted time for social media and gaming usage. At the time, I thought this was a novel approach to address the lack of technology for students. While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . Immersive Learning Technology Helps Students Practice Soft Skills.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Digital Citizenship Spotlight From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Most students use smartphones with unfiltered access to the Internet. Schools and parents need to get smart about how they talk to kids about smartphones. The post How Do We Teach Kids to Use Smartphones Safely?

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2019

The Trickle-Down Effect of Technology on High School Sports. High school sports aren’t anywhere near the level of sophistication technologically that their counterparts at the college and pro levels have achieved, but that doesn’t mean technology isn’t having a transformative impact on how high school sports teams are managed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad. Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 20, 2021

If we humans aren’t giving away our personal information (as we do on FB, Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter and every other social media account), we’re having it stolen without our permission or knowledge and sold to those who mean us harm. To start, I downloaded the app to my smartphone and to my desktop.

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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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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Classroom for assignments and communicating with students, Calendar for organizing, Blogger for this blog, Sites for technology resource sites and classroom sites. Social Media - Google+ , Twitter , and Facebook - Google+ is my go to for education and technology resources, connections and sharing.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The massive fight, it turned out, stemmed from a long-simmering rivalry between groups of girls, and had been largely instigated and planned through a steady stream of posts on social media apps like Twitter, Instagram, Kik and Snapchat. Related: A class of teenagers gave up smartphones for a week, and lived.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JUNE 16, 2016

Although I personally believe the most effective solutions can draw on both approaches, it’s clear to me that software intended for students must be evolutionary as we consider the logistics of integrating technology in students’ daily lives. According to a Pew study , 78 percent of teens own a cell phone and almost half own smartphones.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . The top ten digital technology trends are all about building the intelligent digital mesh,” says David W. Mon, 11/12/2018 - 13:21.

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The Daring Librarian

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

I’ve been sharing on social media professionally for eight years now, and I have to admit, it can be kinda tricky. As educators, I passionately believe we should use social media to push the positive, celebrate student successes, share resources with our colleagues, and connect with parents and the community.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2022

Rablin recently took to Twitter to share his rationale in an 8-tweet thread. When I first started incorporating technology into instruction, my colleagues and I shared a computer lab, reserving devices as we needed them. When a student is scrolling through social media, they are looking for connection.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2019

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Does it display properly?

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 18, 2021

A new study suggests that this sort of technology overuse doesn’t just pop up during adolescence. Researchers at Penn State analyzed 10,000 students and found that kindergarteners in low-income families and Black kindergarteners of all incomes had a higher propensity to be heavy users of technology by the end of elementary school.

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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). My personal smartphone is an HTC One M7 running Android. I chose not to get a work smartphone so I didn't have to carry two devices around all day. I have my work email and Lync setup on my personal smartphone also.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Not all technology use is good , and overuse can hold students back.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2018

This week, I’m sharing three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. The end of the calendar year is a good time to do these: Update your online profile –This means your blog profile page, your gravatar, FB, Twitter, LI, professional groups, and your PLN.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So, I’ve spent this week looking at and testing many AI tools. You can use social media and follow me, but know the algorithms don't always show you the content. I know I’m a total beginner, but then again, I guess everyone is a beginner right now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 13, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Summer is an important time for educators. Check out Jennifer Gonzalez’s 2019 Teacher’s Guide to Technology. It is a great teacher PD tool which includes videos and resources to help you learn new techniques and technologies for your classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2019

Now, there are dozens of channels, hundreds of newspapers, thousands of bloggers, and tens of thousands of social media journalists — all trying to get your attention with the latest apocalyptic news flash. But, social media is not supposed to be a reputable source for news. ” — Wikipedia.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2018

This week, I’m sharing three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. The end of the calendar year is a good time to do these: Update your online profile –This means your blog profile page, your gravatar, FB, Twitter, LI, professional groups, and your PLN.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 20, 2016

(and prevent problems online) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you’ve ever taught kids who have their own smartphones, you know how quickly social media problems can escalate at school. Welcome to episode 296 of the Every Classroom Matters podcast.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Mike Daugherty on episode 245 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Children with smartphones have unfiltered access to the Internet unless their parents make a decision to filter. Why Do Students Need Protection on their SmartPhones? I tried Circle.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2017

This week, I’ll share three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. The end of the calendar year is a good time to do these: Update your online profile –This means your blog profile page, your gravatar, FB, Twitter, LI, professional groups, and your PLN.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

I cannot check Twitter, Facebook or a Google+ Community, so I seek different forms of cognitive engagement, such as connecting with my family more and attending to the immediate experiences in front of me. The opportunities provided through social media are not only couched in learning. But there is a cost to this access.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

I cannot check Twitter, Facebook or a Google+ Community, so I seek different forms of cognitive engagement, such as connecting with my family more and attending to the immediate experiences in front of me. The opportunities provided through social media are not only couched in learning. But there is a cost to this access.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2016

This week, I’ll share three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. The end of the calendar year is a good time to do these: Update your online profile –your blog profile page, your gravatar, FB, Twitter, LI, professional groups, your PLN.

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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. Bring the latest version of Google Maps on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. iPad, Chromebook, Laptop, Netbook, or Smartphone. You’ll stand out like Windows at a Mac convention.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Dan is a respected authority in educational technology and artificial intelligence. As Director at Edufuturists, he is committed to shaping the future of education through technology and innovation.

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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). SOCIAL MEDIA. Facebook is the most visited social media network, used even by children younger than the age restriction. Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr also have a large following of adolescent subscribers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2017

How to improve learning and listening in the classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Teachers want their students to create, but don’t want to fight with clunky technology. Listening skills and learning can be improved with podcasting. Listen to the Audio. Check Them out! .

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2018

Listen or read this post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Social media addiction can also be associated with anxiety, depression, loneliness, and ADHD. Our summertime is an excellent time to break that social media addiction if you think you might have one.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2017

A conversation with Weston Kieschnick on the 10-minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Should kids put up their smartphones and talk to each other and parents sometimes? Are we using technology too much as parents? Twitter handle: @wes_kieschnick.

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