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APRIL 26, 2018

Technology. So much of learning today is about technology. When faced with the technology required for test-taking and applications, students can be confused and discouraged when they shouldn’t be — because it’s not difficult. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years.

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MARCH 13, 2023

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. EdSurge: How would you describe the CoolThink curriculum adoption for your school?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

College Credit Classes in Blended Learning. 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. 20 Back-to-School Articles.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Her article today can be summed up by a line in the last paragraph: “ Technology is not your enemy…” Educators aim to equip students with an understanding of the world, its fragility, & opportunities, by teaching them various common subjects like math, language, or science. You can contact her via LinkedIn.

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APRIL 30, 2018

Here are the most-read posts for the month of April: How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-friendly Summer. College Credit Classes in Blended Learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years. Summer Tech Camp–Everything You Need. 5 Great Websites to Make Spring Sparkle.

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JANUARY 17, 2018

Technology remains–still–a love-hate relationship between teachers and teaching. Yes, it enriches learning but at the price of too many problems, preparation required, and confusion. How do we as educators keep up with this trailblazing generation who can navigate technology at breakneck speeds?

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). Blended Learning. Elementary Math.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Furthermore, understanding the use of technology within life outside of school is vital too. Many teachers encourage the use of an electronic device to help measure or a website to support learning. How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-friendly Summer. Learning and Playing and Why Both Matter for Teachers.

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APRIL 3, 2018

Why Flipped and Blended Learning are Making Waves in education. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

If you’re wondering what you can change about your teaching so that you reach more students this year, check out some of these amazing options: Blended Learning. Project-Based Learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Depth of Knowledge. the Flipped Classroom. Growth Mindset.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Must-have Resources for Blended Learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 18 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. How to Teach With Videos.

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JUNE 6, 2017

Here are the most-read posts for the month of May: Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin. 19 Ways Students Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer. 2 Webtools You Can Learn This Summer to Differentiate Lesson Plans. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years.

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JUNE 28, 2017

Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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JULY 17, 2019

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jane Sandwood, has interesting ideas on blending tech with tradition: Balancing Technology With Traditional Teaching To Enhance Performance In Class. However, blended learning takes the positive aspects of technology and combines them with tried and tested teaching methods.

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MAY 29, 2020

See what you think: Bold School: Old School Wisdom + New School Technologies = Blended Learning That Works. In Bold School, Kieschnick lays out an effective, workable education framework that blends common sense with technology while reminding teachers that tech is a useful tool for achieving pedagogic goals, not the opposite.

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JUNE 10, 2020

With the growing interest in coding comes a call for after school tech camps that supersize student enthusiasm for technology. Service Learning. I think you’ll find this interesting… Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Summer institute. Write an ebook. Genius Hour. 15 Digital Tools in 15 Days.

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JUNE 8, 2018

More summer learning: How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-friendly Summer. 15 Skills Teachers Can Learn this Summer and Use in Next Year’s Classroom. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021

So I decided to accommodate the 100th Day fever by wrapping it in learning. Here are thirteen activities I like that blend learning into a celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. They love parties. Personal interactions.

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APRIL 27, 2020

Service Learning. As a teacher, you’re fully aware of how much the world is advancing through technology. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Presentation Boards. Write an Ebook. How to Use Tech to Help Graduating Students Find Jobs. Undoubtedly, innovation has touched many aspects of how you teach.

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

Teachers observe students carefully in order to design experiences that match the learning styles of the class and the differing levels of ability and understanding. — Study.com. Technology as an instructional tool. Differentiating with Personalized Learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JUNE 13, 2018

These cognitive, behavioral and environmental influences are: Traditional classrooms were a conduit for social learning where students could sit together and collaborate on projects, group assignments, or make use of peer-to-peer learning opportunities. She writes about online learning and educational technology.

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JULY 27, 2018

What Kiddom does that few other education webtools do is provide free educator and administrator guides on topics such as Standards-based Grading , Blended Learning , and lesson planning (click for my reviews of these). New from Kiddom : Social-emotional Learning Rubrics. Click here for my full review. Education applications.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

So I decided to accommodate the 100th Day fever by wrapping it in learning. Here are thirteen activities I like that blend learning into a celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. They love parties. Personal interactions.

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JUNE 6, 2018

ORIGO Education , a curriculum publisher specializing in early math education, pulled together a list of fun summer activities. Num fu is a free learning game developed by ORIGO Education and found on the App Store for Apple devices. How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-friendly Summer.

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MAY 2, 2017

Because Mix uses audio and video tools to communicate ideas, students are eager to view the resulting lessons, making it a perfect addition to a blended learning program. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years. How to get started. To get started, download the add-on from the Mix website.

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

In order to be able to reach them better, teachers not only have to be up to date with the latest strategies and teaching methodologies, but also with modern technology and new ways of connecting with their students and engaging them, both inside and outside the classroom. Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools.

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AUGUST 10, 2018

I’ve known Sheila a long time and am profoundly impressed by how she passionately and energetically blends technology authentically into the learning lives of her students. I quickly assessed that the teachers didn’t realize that they will provide instructions regarding the technology their students will use.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

I recently got a question from a reader asking how the lessons in my K-8 curriculum supported Dr. Norman Webb’s Depth of Knowledge philosophy — an integral concept to her school’s mission. More on learning: Use the SAMR Model to Spearhead Technology in Your Classroom. Let’s Talk About Habits of Mind.

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MARCH 22, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Be prepared for and enthusiastic about using technology tools in the writing class. June 28, 2021.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The US Office of Educational Technology says, "Everyone in education has a responsibility to harness the good to serve educational priorities while also protecting against the dangers that may arise as a result of AI being integrated in educational technology." Is this a problem we need to care about or talk about?

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APRIL 4, 2019

This is a free technology curriculum for Middle/High School and adults from Google. It has eighteen units that blend tech knowledge into the real world. Learning technology is one of those topics that many schools — especially middle and high school — teach as an elective. Applied Digital Skills.

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JANUARY 25, 2018

There’s a better way to learn keyboarding: Blended Learning. Here are some of the methods I mix up in my classes: Finger Exercises (unplugged learning). There are lots of online games for teaching typing but I know of only one site that gamifies the entire typing curriculum. That’s Typing Tournament.

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JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculu m. Studying for Finals: 5 Collaborative Online Methods to Try in Your Classroom.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Be prepared for and enthusiastic about using technology tools in the writing class. March 1, 2021.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. He discusses common mistakes when teachers implement mastery learning as well as the types of classes that work well with mastery learning. Thank you, Dell, for sponsoring today’s show.

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MARCH 6, 2020

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. March 2020. INTASC 1, 7. INTASC 1, 8.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Be prepared for and enthusiastic about using technology tools in the writing class. January 2020.

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