Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

A digital whiteboard is an online tool that allows users to write, upload images, and share information with one or more people remotely, giving access via email. Most of them come with an intuitive interface that keeps everything well-organized, simple, and accessible.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Pros of AI in Education Online tools have long been used in education, with things like an online ERD tool an effective way to teach students about complex principles such as connectors, shapes, and how diagrams work in practice, which are things they might need in their future careers. AI risks exacerbating educational inequality.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The following is the latest installment of the Toward Better Teaching advice column. However, how do I know how inclusive I am in my teaching? The first step in making this goal of reaching diverse learners is to reflect on what it means to be inclusive in teaching, and letting that guide our teaching.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Geographical barriers are dissolved , granting global access to high-quality education for students from diverse backgrounds.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

If you teach online, you know what I mean. The ease with which it differentiates for student needs, focuses on what’s important (which rarely is a due date), and provides much-needed flexibility has changed the way many of us teach our physical classes. Good online instructors are what we always wished teaching would be.

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ED Surge

MAY 31, 2023

The goal of inclusive education is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has an equal opportunity to learn and succeed. Chris Bugaj , an assistive technology specialist for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia, is quick to advise teachers new to UDL to provide options to their students.

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APRIL 22, 2024

This article is part of a three-article series dedicated to harnessing powerful technology for powerful learning. In the articles, we share the perspectives of HP Teaching Fellows. Microsoft Flip allowed students to share their voices through video and audio with backgrounds, filters, stickers, images, and other special effects.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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AUGUST 9, 2022

Student-centered learning leads to quantitative and qualitative benefits , such as increased student engagement in learning and other school activities, higher academic achievement gains and stronger relationships between students and teachers.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. But are teachers provided the support to do so?

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ED Surge

MAY 17, 2022

She plans instruction for four separate grade levels—second through fifth—and two different subject areas—math and ELA—while also deciding which classroom technology is best suited to each day’s lesson. EdSurge: How do you bring the principles of UDL into your classroom—with or without the help of technology? How does she do it?

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JUNE 23, 2023

At that point in my life, I knew I wanted to teach this style of dance to young people; with the right tools and experience, I knew I could help students understand and learn about their identity and culture the same way I did through Folklorico. Some lost the chance to participate in school plays and performances.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2022

There are various ways to use the theme of Halloween to boost students' engagement and increase their participation. The purpose of today's post is to share with you this collection of educational resources where you can access a wide variety of printable Halloween worksheets. Halloween is a time of (spooky) fun and learning.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I refer to those epiphanies, when the metaphorical light bulb above a student’s head switches on, as “luminations.” Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

That this was framed as a contrast to the OPM-designed program, and accompanied by plans to invest in faculty incentives to teach online, suggests some of the weaknesses of OPM programs, further emphasized by the Century Foundation’s 2019 report, “ Dear Colleges: Take Control of Your Online Courses.”

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Paula Stamey, a seventh-grade social studies teacher in Benton, Tennessee, taught for 20 years before her school became a Verizon Innovative Learning School and adopted one-to-one technology in 2017. Mrs. Stamey is not alone in her initial reluctance to use technology in her classroom.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I’ve supported teachers as they navigate frustration about rapidly changing curricular trends and assessment requirements, figure out where they stand on teaching reading , and — over the past few years — learn how to reach students during and after the height of the pandemic. McCrindle was right. That, of course, comes with drawbacks.

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MAY 16, 2015

The technological advances of the past two decades have changed the world, and education is no exception. Today’s students have access to far more knowledge than their parents once found in encyclopedias and on maps. But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Some of the features these survey tools offer include : access to pre-designed templates, insert various types of questions, add multimedia materials to your surveys, upload files, track analytics and audience interaction, generate reports, and many more. No coding knowledge is required. Clickers can be used for a various purposes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI-powered quiz builders are revolutionizing modern classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods into captivating, gamified learning adventures. Imagine a classroom where students are glued to their seats, laser-focused on interactive quiz games displayed on the smartboard.

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ED Surge

MARCH 29, 2024

Additionally, faculty members might encounter a learning curve as they integrate AI into their instructional approaches, while the fear of increased plagiarism by students is a valid concern. In this role, Dahlgren aims to leverage the company's talent and technology to support higher education institutions effectively.

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ED Surge

MAY 16, 2024

She’s also director of the Center for Teaching Excellence there, which provides faculty with support for instruction, edtech, course design, classroom management and grading. It's good to support learning, it's important for accessibility, it's important to address accommodations for students. So that stuff is really important.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

UNC’s Learning Center states the case plainly for its students : “Attending office hours, whether in person or online, can give you [the student] valuable time to better understand your class content and your professor’s expectations and can have a big impact on your academic success.”

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Some traditional educators may still view student access to technology as a privilege, but it is not. Today, technology is necessary for learning to be accessible, real, and relevant in the modern world. The college, careers, and citizenship for which our students need to be prepared require the use of technology.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In education, the concept of gamification has especially gained traction during the last decade or so due mainly to the advance of web technologies and mobile applications. Gamified teaching is all about incorporating the educational power of games into instructional practice. and media (e.g.,

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ED Surge

JANUARY 16, 2024

Turner, who is a professor of management and director of the Communication, Culture and Technology program, outlined her framework for understanding this new attention landscape in her book, “ Being Present: Commanding Attention at Work (and at Home) by Managing Your Social Presence. And that has to be intentional. And learning is hard.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Called Math 11 A and B, these classes, which students take as freshmen and sophomores, constitute a “leaky pipeline,” Weissman says. Some educators place a share of the blame on calculus courses, which can push out otherwise interested students.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

Veteran technology teacher Ben Kelly is thankful that, after 18 years of teaching, his students still run into the room when it’s time for his class. But he cautions not to give too much credit to the technology itself. And this mindset has carried into my teaching practice. And he should know.

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Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Traditional teaching methods are evolving since technology has been integrated into classrooms across the nation. Others are using it to create more personalized lesson plans to ensure each student is engaged and receives an education that is more suited to their ability and learning style.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 4, 2023

We’ve heard more students say they don’t want to be in school and we’ve seen more students engaging in self-harming behaviors and reporting suicidal thinking. And it’s not just the students, more staff are retiring early or leaving the education system altogether.

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Teach Hub

MAY 9, 2024

To enhance students’ study and organizational skills, offer tips by hosting a workshop during study hall or after school. Teach students how to manage their time and assignments, study for tests , and take good notes. Possessing these skills and study habits will enhance students’ academic performance in school.

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ED Surge

JUNE 15, 2022

Monitoring student activity online has become a hot button issue for districts, schools and parents alike in the digital age, where information is often shared freely and copiously via email, social media and other channels. This ensured that every student had a device and that all of those devices were the same,” he says.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Understanding student mental health can also help us with others who we meet in our world today. Students need us to understand them so we can teach them. How to Reach Students Who Have Experienced Trauma. So, we have to learn how to reach and teach students who have experienced trauma.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

The purpose of its videos, hands-on projects, and more is to spark student creativity, empower them to explore their own passions at their own pace. Students engage through tasks, projects, and peer interaction. Be one of the first 1,000 to request access at teach.tract.app. –This post is sponsored by Tract.

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ED Surge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. Corridors or projects are designed for small groups of students and the space can be controlled by the teacher. CoCo is also a gateway, she claims, to teach communication skills, like how to disagree respectfully.

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ED Surge

JULY 19, 2022

We are a Title I school, meaning our poverty levels exceed a certain percentage of students set forth by the state of Ohio, and so we face the aforementioned on a daily basis. Our job description may be to teach academics, but we become therapists, advocates, protectors and confidants. The pandemic rocked everyone.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The purpose of its videos, hands-on projects, and lessons is to spark student creativity–empower them to explore their passion. Lessons are delivered by peers–high school and college students with a love of the subject. Students engage through tasks, projects, and peer interaction. All opinions are my own.

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