Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. By setting up an account, readers can add tags to books and organize them according to their preference.

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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. Here’s what you’ll get (the links won’t be active until the post goes live ): For regular readers of Ask a Tech Teacher, these are yearly reminders.

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Waterford

AUGUST 22, 2023

However, it’s worth making time for fun student back-to-school activities in your elementary classroom. As an educator, you can use these 50 first day of school games, activities, and printables for elementary students to help your class get to know each other and find things they have in common. I Like It” Tag : Turn this classic P.E.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Coding is such an important skill that enables students to learn writing and math along with any other subject matter. Students also learn how to write and follow instructions. The Hour of Code website has tons of ready to go online activities that get students to write code that results in a number of cool outcomes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. ‘ve talked about gamifying elements here and here (and under this tag ). These include: #1.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you enjoy these resources, then take one of my fully accredited continuing education and graduate online courses or check out my latest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions ! Inspire Learning with an Interactive Calendar! Upload this image to Genially , which is the free web tool I used.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Coding is such an important skill that enables students to learn writing and math along with any other subject matter. Click here to find hundreds of apps and tools to meet your distance learning coding needs. CS First Unplugged has activities that do not require a computer. The Hour of Code activities require no registration.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 2, 2023

The right game can turn any playground into a stage of creativity, a field of teamwork, a gym of physical activity, and a classroom of life skills. The playing field is divided into two territories, and each team tries to capture the other’s flag without being tagged in the enemy territory. The answer is…Recess games!!

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Neo LMS

MAY 3, 2022

Planning a large event to cover one or more days can enhance the learning environment and increase the sense of community in your school. What’s more, you can show your teachers they matter through appreciation activities that run throughout the school year. . Tags, labels, clip art, quotes, or word cloud posters.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 23, 2024

Ways to Use Word Cloud Generators in Class Using word cloud generators in the classroom can be a dynamic and engaging way to enhance learning. Gathering Feedback : Create word clouds with student feedback for a visual representation of their thoughts on lessons or activities.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Coding is such an important skill that enables students to learn writing and math along with any other subject matter. Students also learn how to write and follow instructions. Resources: The Hour of Code website has tons of ready to go online activities that get students to write code that results in a number of cool outcomes.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

Read on to learn about what digital accessibility is and why it’s essential for all academic institutions, or explore ViewSonic’s collection of Education solutions for the modern classroom. . At the same time, a focus on digital accessibility can empower these students to enjoy the same learning experiences as their peers. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. By setting up an account, readers can add tags to books and organize them according to their preference.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

To thank you for your sharing, friendship and support over the years I will be sharing free tips, learning resources, web tools and apps for 25 days in my Digital December STEM Advent Calendar. Inspire Learning with an Interactive Calendar! Upload this image to Genially , which is the free web tool I used.

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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. Here’s what you’ll get (the links won’t be active until the post goes live ): Speed Up and Protect Your Computer.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

I hope that New America emerges stronger for the lessons learned from this incident. " Tagged on: September 2, 2017 A Classroom of Tomorrow | CURMUDGUCATION → A biting and satirical response to the New York Times' latest article on teacher brand ambassadors. ." and Marion L.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Some students follow you with interest, engage in discussions, and are eager to learn more. What if there is a way to give each one of these students something tailored to their needs to boost their learning engagement ? Personalized learning is currently emerging as one of the biggest trends in education. Digital field trips .

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Neo LMS

JULY 20, 2021

Most physical textbooks have limitations: they aren’t current, tend to be dry, and focus on giving information without necessarily offering the best pedagogical methods for helping students learn. If your tool allows for it, multiple thoughtful tags on resources are also advantageous so that you can search by tag at a later time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Backup Your Blog.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

On everything from get-to-know-you activities to getting yourself ready: 11+ Back-to-School Night Tips. 11 Back-to-school Activities for the First Month of School. Great Back to School Classroom Activities. For the entire list, click this Back-to-School category tag. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 28, 2021

One of the greatest lessons I learned as a former educator turned e-learning company leader is that an organization is only as successful as its employees. For example, with the help of a learning platform , teachers can keep everything organized and manage their time accordingly. . Teachers have to work smarter, not harder.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 30, 2022

Tasks lets you set reminders and due dates, tags and even assign to someone, and see all of your tasks in one place, no matter what note the task lives in. You can link notes with calendar events so ideas and decisions stay connected to the people, places, and activities that sparked them. Tasks is another new feature.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

It draws, writes, takes notes, edits, jots down quick directions and phone numbers, selects screenshots–all activities that have chained us to pad and paper despite that everyone owns a digital device. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Unboxing the Logitech Pen couldn’t be easier.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

Ultimately, I want students to take an active role not only in their learning but also in the assessment of their progress as a learner. Students are rarely asked to think about their learning in a metacognitive way. To be successful, students need time in class to reflect on their learning.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 15, 2017

I recently created a really good activity which will motivate your pupils to read over the holiday. You could easily adapt this activity. Watch YouTube links ( a great way to flip learning ). Maths activities. Their parents must sign each box when complete. Give prizes to the first person to get a full row or column.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2019

To thank you for your sharing, friendship and support over the years I will be sharing free tips, learning resources, web tools and apps for 25 days in my Digital December STEM Advent Calendar. Inspire Learning with an Interactive Calendar! Upload this image to Genially , which is the free web tool I used.

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Waterford

MAY 3, 2021

We’ve split this list of 50 fun field day games and activities in two. Half are appropriate for in-person and hybrid classrooms depending on local guidelines, and half are great for distance learning classrooms. For an activity where you can upcycle tin cans, try this outdoor twist on bowling. Having a field day soon?

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

The 2017 EdNext Poll on School Reform: Digital Learning , which offers my sense of what those interested in K-12 educational technology can and should take away from this annual polling about schools. Tagged on: August 18, 2017 Is classroom technology good for learning or wasting time?

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 5, 2024

After the holiday break, we know it can be a bit difficult to motivate students to learn again. This optional challenge is open to all ST Math schools with an active license and will focus on conquering as many puzzles as possible within our PreK-8th grade curricula. But why does winter break get to hog all the fun?!

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science; designed to demystify “code”, and to show that anybody can learn the basics – broadening participation in the field of computer science. Have a look at this brilliant website for loads of free activities for your children to do: [link].

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2023

Key points: Gamification can encourage students to take ownership of their learning Discover the different gamified resources one teacher uses to engage students See related article: Are you teaching with Minecraft and Roblox? You should be Gamification is one of the biggest in education trends right now in education.

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Hapara

MAY 19, 2023

We’ve put together some must-see activities in Philadelphia, so set aside some time in your ISTE schedule to check them out. Plus, be sure to stop by booth 1613 to say hello to the Hāpara team and join in on the fun activities we have planned. Be sure to share it on Twitter and tag us at @hapara_team. Want to learn more?

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 16, 2020

Anyone who is a teacher, school leader, learning designer, librarian or is involved in some way or another in creating and delivering education to students of all ages needs to stay on top of all aspects that are currently shaping up the industry. The educational world has never been more dynamic. Find us at Booth NK31 !

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

I hope that New America emerges stronger for the lessons learned from this incident. " Tagged on: September 2, 2017 A Classroom of Tomorrow | CURMUDGUCATION → A biting and satirical response to the New York Times' latest article on teacher brand ambassadors. ." and Marion L.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, besides note taking, Evernote also provides access to a wide variety of interesting features that can tremendously enhance students learning. In today’s post, I am sharing with you 10 practical ways students can use Evernote to enhance their learning experiences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. By setting up an account, readers can add tags to books and organize them according to their preference.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 25, 2017

I stumbled upon 4 excellent ones and I will use them for home learning activities, revision and lesson starters. Tagged: EAL , education , English , ESL , learning , online games , teaching , teaching ideas , websites. Leave a comment below with your recommendations.

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