Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 19, 2014

There are lessons, case studies, examples and best practices, and ways to connect with other educators. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Google has updated and improved its Learning Center for Teacher Training with new use cases and best practices, making it even more useful and easier to learn about Google apps.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 4, 2016

The collection, now at 15 titles, covers so many of the themes studied in our school programs. If your school has a tablet or 1:1 or BYOD program, this is a perfect way to leverage those small screens to enhance inquiry learning across the curriculum. Weather Forecasting. The New Deal. The sets offer. Understanding the Cosmos.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 15, 2020

Studies show that handwritten notes are better for memory retention, plus easier for math and science and sketching. I take a lot of notes for work that end up being sketches or diagrams so this is much easier than using a digital tablet or my phone. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Working with cable and wireless ISPs, the nonprofit organization EveryoneOn is sponsoring Connect2Compete , a program to furnish affordable internet service — typically priced between $10 to $20 per month — to qualifying low-income households containing K–12 students. . by Erin Brereton.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Some people even lobby for a right to technology for every student, in the hope of making the presence of laptops and tablets in classrooms as spread as that of blackboards and notebooks. They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

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. . According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent findings , 5.7 by Eli Zimmerman.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

link] Squid recently published a series of how-to videos about Squid and have a product overview video and a case study with a 6th-grade math teacher. Check it out: [link] and [link] Related Articles: Android Apps for Education - work on Chromebooks and Chrome OS Tablets too! Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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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. Connect with Debbie at TannenbaumTech.com.

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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. I'll admit that I have often expressed my own dislike of worksheets, so much so that I rarely use them myself.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 4, 2020

As an added incentive, the students who nominate the winning educators will also receive a Samsung Galaxy Tablet, a Codecademy Pro student scholarship, and a one-year Brainly Plus subscription. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Microsoft has instructions on their website for cookie management that can be useful for classrooms that either allow students to bring in personal devices or use the company’s tablets as part of a one-to-one device program. For Chromebook users, Google has similar information available. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2018

Districts interested in using SAFR will need at least two existing IP cameras and access to the SAFR app, which can be downloaded onto Mac OS and iOS tablets and computers. Once approved by administrators, the photo taken by the school is saved using an encrypted hash and housed on the school’s local server, Wired reports. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 19, 2015

Today I had an interesting exchange of views on Twitter. about Twitter. I mentioned that I strongly encourage the use of Twitter in my classes. Secondly, students are going to use Twitter and other media anyway, regardless. Twitter continues to be a versatile tool for good pedagogy. Unported License.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

Even though the school equips every student with a Microsoft Surface tablet, it has built two dedicated spaces to bolster STEM education : a computer lab for robotics and coding; and a zSpace lab full of 3D virtual reality computers that allow students to study human anatomy, dive into a volcano and explore the solar system.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Devices like tablets and wearables don’t just enhance classroom learning—they can also transform field trips, making educational outings more interactive and memorable than before. Culturally stimulating field trips were found to improve critical life skills in children in a 2013 study from the University of Arkansas.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2011

The book is entitled Communicating & Connecting With Social Media: Essentials for Principals and will be available from Solution Tree on May 19, 2011 Using Twitter to Build Your School’s Brand The good news is that open-communication practices in a social media world don’t have to be intimidating. See figure 1.1 for a visual.)

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Mobile technology is huge - smartphones, tablets, laptops, Chromebooks - and provides some great learning opportunities. Studies show standardized test scores are higher in courses where students use mobile devices than in offline classrooms. * Follow me on Twitter and Google+. infographics mobile learning'

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 29, 2017

Despite the assertion that technology can reduce student’s attention towards actual studying, there are some reports and studies that prove otherwise. A study from the University of California Medical School even said that students who used iPad for studying scored 23% higher than students who used a traditional approach.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 8, 2015

US educational psychologists Pam Mueller and Daniel Oppenheimer published a study last year which found college students who wrote their notes on paper actually learn more. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. notetaking paperless'

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 10, 2020

They opened their iPads and within minutes were following arrows around the grid on their tablets, producing different colors with each set of directions. One did the work on paper, the other on their tablets. Another study, by the Reboot Foundation , determined that U.S. “Are you ready to learn the basics?”. The children were.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 27, 2016

After reviewing more than 70 recent research studies on the effective use of educational technology, Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond and her team at Stanford University were able to provide concrete examples of classroom environments in which technology has made a positive impact in the learning outcomes of at-risk students.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Studies show that modern learning environments improve student performance. About 125 students and a faculty team that teaches core classes, such as English, math, science and social ­studies, are assigned exclusively to each neighborhood. “It It becomes a school within a school,” Cryer says. It’s exciting.”. by Wylie Wong.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

You don’t have to buy expensive glasses, you can just use your smartphone or a tablet for educational purposes. By closely studying the feedback offered by the app, you can adapt in order to achieve a greater impact on your students, thus helping them learn more efficiently. Follow him on Twitter. Elements 4D. Science AR.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Many children are struggling with such essential skills like problem-solving, creative thinking and writing, and simple implementation of tablets and ebooks does little to address this problem. On one hand, engagement may improve when students have a chance to use Twitter for their classroom and homework activities.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 8, 2016

However, school leaders should press providers on research, evidence, and case studies where the device choice and implementation lead to positive student outcomes. Higher Ed: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S : The award winning TabPro S provides ultra mobility and the freedom of a Galaxy tablet with the productivity of a full windows device.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 15, 2016

How can you incorporate Math into Language Arts or Engineering into Social Studies? From Following STEM leaders on Twitter to taking in a free webinar there's a reason this on is at the top of the list. It contains Tablets, Guides, Resource Packs and more to get STEM started in the classroom. But how can you do that?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

A sponsored post by GradeCam From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. You can use the camera on your Chromebook or laptop, mobile phone or tablet, or document camera. Social Studies. Some think GradeCam is just the modern-day replacement for multiple-choice Scantron machines.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 1, 2012

iPad and other Tablet cases, charging stations and protection plans was another. But there are other classrooms like science and social studies where teachers are trying the flip. Someone on Twitter asked me the other day if I had any resources for making faculty meetings better. STEM was one. What is flipping? Faculty meetings.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2021

nearly one in 10 families (9%) do not have access to a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. Further, a recent study from Sutton Trust reveals that only 10% of teachers report that all of their students have access to the internet. To learn more, visit kajeet.com and follow on Twitter at @Kajeet. In the U.K., Kajeet holds 38 U.S.

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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. For more content like this, follow Samsung on Insights , EDU Twitter , EDU LinkedIn , YouTube and SlideShare.

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Kevin Corbett

JULY 26, 2014

Everywhere I turn I see babies, toddlers and young children with tablets/ipads and smartphones. Tablets give off blue light, which has been shown to disrupt sleep patterns. I admit that I did not abide by this rule, but I also avoided handing my children a tablet just to shut them up. But, at what age is it appropriate?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2017

Episode 117 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So maybe I’m a social studies teacher, I’m teaching middle school, I’m teaching high school, it could even obviously do it down in Elementary School as well. She shares essential tips on how to use Flipgrid.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

There is a full web console to control and monitor things and you can either create a Celly login or login with Facebook or Twitter. K-12 and universities – in-class feedback and polling, homework reminders, school alerts, study groups, parent communication, field trips ? Friends – cliques and social chat ?

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 18, 2019

Despite having technology in the classroom, many schools use their Chromebooks and tablets as high-priced reference materials rather than the collaborative portals they can be. . Join the Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study. [03:34] Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study Facebook group.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Students and teachers can have convenient access to their recorded notes and audio whether from paper, tablet, smartphone or computer – making notes and educational materials available any time, anywhere. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. www.livescribe. com/education. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 29, 2012

The smartpen is also easier to take notes with then a keyboard, or even a stylus on a tablet. Now Livescribe customers can have fast, convenient access to their recorded notes and audio whether from paper, tablet, smartphone or computer – making notes and educational materials available any time, anywhere. livescribe. com / education.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Tam Nguyen Twitter: @TechGuyTam Orange Unified School District We wanted to alleviate those roadblocks so teachers could adopt instructional technology in the future. Our district uses a wide variety of technology—MAC, PC, iPads, Android tablets, Chromebooks, cell phones—which can be a challenge for IT departments and teachers.

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