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Grade Assignments with PDF Tools

Ask a Tech Teacher

I didn’t think PDF annotation grading tools would work, not even a little but, so when my colleague, George, introduced them in his online history class, I watched amazed at how seamlessly George could highlight key points, strike through errors, and add personalized feedback on student assignments. x Interested?

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18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom — a Video

Ask a Tech Teacher

18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: Summary 18 essential digital tools for classrooms, emphasizing their impact on modern education. Highlights Annotation Tools: Essential for digital note-taking.

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Picking the Right Ed Tech Tools to Create a Unified Classroom Ecosystem

EdTech Magazine

Executives from four leading technology companies, all with tools built specifically for use in K–12 schools, gathered in late September to share how districts can combine their solutions to create a cohesive device management environment that benefits students, teachers and staff.

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Three Tips for Centering Teachers—Not Tools—in Generative AI Innovation

Digital Promise

In The Calculus Project’s pilot project, teachers who had the most success using AI to advance student thinking integrated AI tools into carefully planned lessons that built on their existing competencies in the classroom. District policies were sometimes unclear about or openly resistant to the use of AI tools.

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Maximize the Power of Multiple Technology Ecosystems

In education specifically, schools invested in Google education tools or considering these services may believe Chromebook is the only viable hardware to take advantage of Google. Google services power collaboration and productivity for education and business organizations across the world.

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Creating A Digital Study Plan: Tips And Tools for High School Students

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are a few tips from the Ask a Tech Teacher team for High School students who want to get the most out of these important years: Creating A Digital Study Plan: Tips And Tools for High School Students Developing a digital study plan can be a game-changer for high school students aiming to improve their academic performance.

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12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. And in 2020, 83.7

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The Best Ways to Use Managed Apple IDs at Your School

Speaker: Aaron Webb, Jamf

Claris Connect automates the import of student information system (SIS) data and creates Managed Apple IDs at scale, giving students and teachers access to necessary technology and tools. Working together, these product solutions can supercharge your IT administration.

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Transform Your Classroom with Apple

Speaker: Aaron Webb, Jamf

To unleash the full potential of the technology and create the best learning environment, you need to understand the tools and resources available, and develop an education-focused, comprehensive plan, from equipment purchase to deployment, management and use in the classroom and beyond.

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The Roses and Thorns of an LMS Strategy: How to Flourish with the Right LMS

Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions

Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh?

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LIVE DEMO: Using PowerPoint to Create Compelling Presentations for Virtual Training

Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

Compelling content is paramount, but trying to do so with the same tools you've always used is complicated, right? Have you ever caught an employee sleeping during training? Powerpoint has excellent features that, with a bit of creativity, can help you improve your presentations and keep your people engaged without going over budget.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Join Chris Paxton, President of D3 Training Solutions, professor, author, and frequent conference speaker, to explore 10 important considerations for picking the right eLearning tool for the job.

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WW2 to COVID-19: How Remote Tools Help Reinforce Development Post-Program eLearning

Speaker: Pat D'Amico, Founder and CEO of About-Face Development

Out of necessity, the pandemic ushered in a new wave of remote learning. While the initial stages of the lockdown had everyone waiting with bated breath for the return to in-person training, it quickly became apparent the paradigm had forever shifted.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EdTech Industry: Assessing the Influence

AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.

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6 eLearning Trends in Custom eLearning Solutions

But technology, at its core, is simply a set of tools. And tools need a context and a plan. It is too easy to focus on the flash of the tools and ignore the core of learning fundamentals. There is no doubt that the technology available at affordable prices will be fascinating in the next 5-10 years.