Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 17, 2015

With technology moving out of the lab and into the classroom, it’s becoming a challenge for some teachers to infuse their teaching with tech tools such as websites, educational games, simulations, iPads, Chromebooks, GAFE, and other geeky devices that used to be the purview of a select group of nerdy teachers. Test the tool.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving world, computer science (CS) and technology skills have become indispensable tools for addressing a wide range of societal challenges. Technology and computing are in all industries including farming and agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

No longer confined to the realm of video games, this technology now plays key roles in industries as wide-ranging as architecture, medicine, automotive, aerospace and film. As use cases expand, and the much-discussed metaverse takes shape, educators today have an opportunity to prepare their students for the technology careers of tomorrow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 4, 2015

I got a lot of suggestions based on my post, What to do When the Computers Are Down in January. Even without internet access, if you had Laptops, they could create Documents using Microsoft Word. I know there are stories ( Arthur’s Computer Disaster, The Magic School Bus Gets Programmed ) that you could read to the students.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In recent years, the landscape of education in the United States has been undergoing a profound transformation, particularly when it comes to Computer Science (CS) education in K-12 schools. As technology continues to accelerate at an unprecedented pace, there is a growing demand for a workforce with strong computer science skills.

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JULY 12, 2023

Photo by Alena Darmel: [link] Top Secrets The Best Computer Coding For 5 Year Olds – Are you looking for a way to give your five-year-old a head start in the digital age? Look no further than computer coding ! By introducing coding at an early age, you can provide them with a solid foundation for these skills. So, why wait?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Four to six hours in front of a computer for instruction. School administrators and teachers are feeling the fatigue, as well as their jobs become increasingly dependent on computer and phone usage. At the time, I thought this was a novel approach to address the lack of technology for students. Sounds like too much screen time?

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AUGUST 29, 2023

But today, coding has become more accessible, and everything online was made through coding, and today’s employers are looking for employees who can code. However, the right types of games can help your students develop problem-solving skills and the ability to explore. Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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JULY 10, 2023

With the growing demand for robotics and computer science education , it’s essential to equip ourselves with versatile tools that promote flexibility and adaptability in the classroom. In this article, we will explore how embracing flexibility and innovation can enhance your robotics and computer science classes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2018

In considering the question, Is technology outpacing you? , let’s first look at technology’s place in the current education landscape. We darkly predict that the day will soon arrive when technology erases the need for teachers. But truthfully, technology is less a magic wand than a unicorn. replace teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 7, 2023

Today’s tip: 19 Tech Problems Every Student Can Fix Category: Problem-solving Here are the nineteen problems that cause eighty percent of the tech stoppages in your classrooms. Chromebooks : Push Alt+Shift+M to access File Manager. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MARCH 31, 2022

This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. You might even make more than one backup to external storage devices and keep the two copies in different places (providing protection and access to your data even if one of the backup devices is destroyed or inaccessible.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 3, 2023

Tailwinds: An Enabling Ecosystem A baseline enabling condition for game-based learning is access to computers and broadband. While there is still work to do in closing the digital divide, access is becoming less of a limiting factor for game-based learning. art, design, technology, sound/music, project management).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 29, 2022

The most dependable method of accessing resources is through programs preloaded onto the local computer or available as PDFs that are easily shared. This might be to save money on maintenance or to make them accessible from anywhere or any number of other great reasons, but the change results in the problems I’ve mentioned.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Technology enables it to differentiate authentically for the diverse group of learners that walk across your threshold daily. Until the day of, the technology that is its foundation fails. But if fear of failure is a reason NOT to use technology, no one would ever cross that digital threshold. Everyone who previewed it is wowed.

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ED Surge

APRIL 24, 2023

Youth today are significant users of technology and have dominated AI-related conversations, so it’s essential to provide opportunities for them to design and problem solve the tools that are shaping their future. We spoke with Kumar about her experience with student-led design projects using AI technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 18, 2023

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. What you want to remember from this rule: Make information easy to access, quick to find. Each Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you. Some websites/blogs are confusing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 16, 2015

Of your computer. Put on your problem-solving hat, and get started: Make sure your firewall is working. The Immunize feature blocks a plethora of uninvited Web-borne flotsam before it reaches your computer. Run Ad-aware once a week to keep malware and spyware off your computer. It’s time for Spring Cleaning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 28, 2019

The Number One reason–according to students–why their computer doesn’t work is… It’s broken. As a teacher, I hear this daily, often followed by the solution, I need a different computer. My students innately think computer problems are something they can’t solve. The starting point for many problems.

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MARCH 30, 2021

This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. You might even make more than one backup to external storage devices and keep the two copies in different places (providing protection and access to your data even if one of the backup devices is destroyed or inaccessible.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2020

Below is a short curation of the most useful articles, links, resources, and webinars to help you through this challenging environment: Online articles: Resources, tips and more for remote and e-learning (teaching online) — from Educational Technology Guy. Tech knowledge–don’t give up; there are only so many problems.

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STEM for Kids

MAY 15, 2024

This annual observance serves as a poignant reminder of the invaluable role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders play in shaping our nation’s cultural tapestry, economy, and, notably, its scientific and technological advancements.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2015

The challenge for us as teachers: How do we make a the geeky side of technology ‘fun’? search your computer: WinKey+Search field (at the bottom of the Start Button). access the dock: Command+F3. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. The answer is keyboard shortcuts–aka shortkeys.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

PLTW strives for students to experience an engaging, hands-on way to learn about engineering, computer science and biomedical science. Additionally, students hone employability skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration in their PLTW classroom.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I wanted to experience what it feels like to use the tools my students have access to. That’s why I’m committing to incorporating the exploration of generative AI tools into my courses, while maintaining my emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which I believe will continue to be key to thriving in the workforce.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Many assessment tools will fulfill that need without getting deeper into more complex tech knowledge (such as problem solving, hardware, and infrastructure). NorthstarDigLit.

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STEM for Kids

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

“Our global leadership depends upon diversity, leveraging different backgrounds, experiences, and points of view to bring unique insights to problem solving and discovery.” Enabling Engagement and Activities – By making STEM learning hands-on fun and real, encouraging collaboration and problem-solving.

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Ellipsis Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Has the time come to update these requirements and add computer science to the mix? There is no doubt that today’s youth needs to be equipped with computer and technology skills to be successful. In this blog, we explore why high school should have computer science requirements in order to earn that diploma.

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STEMe

APRIL 5, 2024

While the technology promises groundbreaking advancements in healthcare and human capabilities, it also raises ethical and privacy concerns that must be carefully considered. This, as a whole, could revolutionize how humans interact with technology, encouraging further control of devices and knowledge in the technological field.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2022

You probably know the most common tech problems faced last year like hooking digital devices to the school WiFi, running a tech-infused lesson, or what students face with technology. Good idea: Next year, collect a list of the problems students, parents, and other teachers struggle with and teach students how to solve them.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

Cool Math Games Cool Math Games offers access to a wide range of free math games that help students sharpen their mathematical skills. The free version of the site offers access to 50.000 questions and over 1000 curriculum aligned skills. 'As Using their credentials, students can sign in to class and access the assigned games.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Six Kindergartens from Greece and Turkey, 18 early childhood educators, and 160 children participated in the project, where they envisioned a city that is accessible, sustainable, ecological, emotional, and smart, the “City of their Dreams.” The goal was to highlight technology’s role in fostering critical thinking.

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Career in STEM

AUGUST 2, 2023

Its accessibility, 24/7 availability, and potential for individualized education make it a valuable resource for students and teachers. In this TED talk by Khan Sal titled, “ How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education ” he shows his newly developing AI technology called Khanmigo. FREE “Immersive Technologies Scavenger Hunt.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2020

Good applications not only for space but engineering, mechanics, and computer technology. It can be included in a list of websites that students independently access during flipped classroom preparation for a space unit. All of these websites are free and easily-accessible to students from a wide variety of digital devices.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2017

Check these out: Access a library of over thirty ORIGO 1 videos (and growing) through YouTube (search ORIGO Education ) and on their Vimeo Channel www.vimeo.com/channels/ORIGO1 with strategies and models to build fluency and understanding. Supports computational fluency with extendable strategies and meaningful practice.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2015

Includes K-5 tech curriculum, Common Core tie-ins, tech problem solving, classroom posters, 60+ webinars, and 1:1 coaching. Includes K-6 tech curriculum, Common Core tie-ins, tech problem solving, classroom posters, 60+ webinars, and 1:1 coaching. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

However, as we become ever-more reliant on software, ensuring it is accessible for all of society is a growing necessity. ACCESSIBLE — can be obtained easily and used by everyone. APP — a computer program used to perform a specific function (e.g., USER INTERFACE — the place where an end user interacts with a computer (e.g.,

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