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MARCH 28, 2024

It does necessitate a quick reading of instructions so is best played the first time with an adult available but once played, students will understand how to maneuver through the varied stages. It is easy-to-understand, playful, with favorite Easter symbols and energetic music that will engage children.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Plurking, tweeting, and playing with your wiki in public are acceptable behaviors. You read this blog post then tweet it, like it, and pass it on to a friend –image credit Deposit Photo Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. How many of these fit you? Can you add to this list?

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APRIL 30, 2023

The themes, character dynamics and conflicts in Shakespearean plays echo into the modern day. Throw your hat in when it’s time to read the play aloud. The Play’s the Thing”: Approaching Shakespearean Work as It Was Intended Shakespeare’s plays were never meant to be read the way we read books.

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APRIL 30, 2024

This widespread availability can help level the academic playing field and give every kid a chance to flourish. AI technologies are available online, frequently for free, giving all students access to sophisticated writing help. Image credit Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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APRIL 9, 2024

This brain-computer interface recently achieved a historic feat – allowing a human to control a computer cursor and play chess with their thoughts alone! Speaking of mind-blowing advancements, have you heard about Elon Musk’s Neuralink? Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Students can use Google Earth to take a virtual tour of a zoo or a blog to collaborate on class research. Today, education can be found anywhere, by teaming up with students in Kenya or Skyping with an author in Sweden or chatting with an astrophysicist on the International Space Station. Look both ways before crossing the (virtual) street.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Furthermore, spending too much time indoors with electronic devices can potentially lead to physical health problems such as obesity, eye strain, or posture issues due to insufficient physical activity and outdoor play. That way, you will encourage healthy habits and promote optimal wellness for your kids amidst our technology-driven world.

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MARCH 15, 2022

Refusing to allow them to play doesn’t work and asking them to undo their play at the end of their time doesn’t either. Kids being kids, they love moving icons around on the desktop. What’s the best way to handle this? A: I’ve tried everything. The best solution is to teach them to organize their desktop: right click on the desktop.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Musical training enriches students, and music plays an integral role in culture and overall development, spilling into other areas within our lives. Read on to see why music education needs to play a vital role in children throughout their educational development. Yet, many benefits stem from a musical education.

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MAY 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post will give some recommendations about what you need to do to feel rejuvenated and point to some courses that will help you do that. Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. Let’s splash ahead! All opinions are my own.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

If they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog isn’t getting visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why we aren’t being contacted for networking. Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad. Does it display properly? This also frees up your time!

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Having the right gadgets and tools plays a pivotal role in academic success and setting a strong foundation for your professional life. The transition from academic life to the professional world is significant, and the technology we use plays a crucial role in this journey. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Mathematics, often dubbed the universal language, plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational foundation necessary for a plethora of professions. Professions That Rely Heavily on Mathematics Engineering: The Backbone of Innovation Engineering is perhaps the most obvious field where mathematics plays a starring role.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Something like 80% of five-to-eight year-olds play games and 97% of teens. But Minecraft, a blocky retro role-playing simulation that’s more Lego than svelte hi-tech wizardry, isn’t just the game du jour. Kids would skip dinner to play it if parents allowed. Minecraft is role playing and so much more.

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JUNE 10, 2022

Summer has a reputation for being nonstop relaxation, never-ending play, and a time when students stay as far from “learning” as they can get. This summer, model it by offering educational activities students will choose over watching TV, playing video games, or whatever else they fall into when there’s nothing to do.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tally charts are not only a fundamental part of mathematics and statistics, but they also play a crucial role in helping children develop their analytical and observational skills. In this blog post, we will explore various fun and educational activities that can help you teach kids how to use tally charts effectively.

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APRIL 1, 2024

Whether it’s through open communication, role-playing scenarios, or seeking professional support, parents play a crucial role in helping their children navigate the choppy waters of fourth-grade social dynamics with confidence and resilience. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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MAY 5, 2023

In this blog post, I’ll outline some tips and tricks on how you as a parent can introduce your kids to tech from an early age in an understandable yet engaging way. This means setting limits on screen time, keeping tabs on what our children are watching or playing, and supervising their online activity whenever possible.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Whether or not students have played or are familiar with basketball, there is a good chance they have seen a basketball court at some point in their lives. Here […] The post A Slam-Dunk Lesson Using NBA and WNBA Resources appeared first on Discovery Education Blog. The answer lies in data science!

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Great reminder about the importance of play from one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors. Plus, teachers aren’t the only educators in a child’s life; parents, siblings, grandparents, club leaders and so on all play a part. Learn through play. Learning through play is the most common method of education for young children.

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OCTOBER 18, 2021

The introduction of technology in the education sector has played a pivotal role in offering various opportunities for young learners. APN News has a great article on tools that make that possible. Here’s a peek: Top 5 online learning tools for a healthy development of your children’s mind in 2021.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. Enter dates and embed the widget in the class blog or website. You can use Google Forms or the Google calendar.

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JUNE 23, 2023

5 Apps to learn this summer Summer has a reputation for being nonstop relaxation, never-ending play, and a time when students stay as far from “learning” as they can get. I got a list of books that promise to help teachers do their job better, faster, and more effectively but there are too many.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. And check out my review this week on my blog. 00:04:59:02 – 00:05:21:14 Debbie Tannenbaum And we play it. Connect with Debbie at TannenbaumTech.com.

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JULY 28, 2021

It’s easier, but more basic in Google Slideshow : When you play the slideshow, it has an autoplay button that looks exactly like you find on videos. This will require students to practice before presenting so they can put the correct time in. A good default of 5-10 seconds.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Thank you so much to Norah Colvin for inviting me as a guest on her wonderful education blog, Norah Colvin. Parents love encouraging their kids to play with iPads and iPhones but it’s not their job to teach them how to do it right. These will arm you the next time you have to defend a strategy you know works.

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MAY 22, 2023

The disconnect they’re seeing is that students consider these activities as ‘school’ rather than ‘life’ They haven’t bought into the reality that they are life-long learners, that learning is not something to be turned on in the schoolhouse and off on the play yard.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Yesterday, the World Economic Forum's “ Global Risks Report 2024 ” ranked AI-derived misinformation as a top global risk ahead of climate change, war, and economic weakness. The answer is that they all were AI-generated.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

But what role does the classroom environment play in this understanding? Playing games is one-way students show their understanding of cause and effect. By switching around the order of the strips, the game may be played repeatedly. Having this knowledge, it would be easier to deal with assignments, homework, and life issues.

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APRIL 20, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter For me, this eighty days of AI journey is about looking at every AI tool that might be helpful to teachers. I haven't yet evaluated BingGPT, but I will take a look at that in a later blog post. I'll then also rate how the answers compare.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

This is a four-minute video that demystifies the electoral college–as much as that’s possible–starting with an explanation of the part it plays in a representative democracy such as what exists in America. How the electoral college works. easy-to-understand video in plainspeak.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

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MAY 9, 2022

What’s the best way to keep students motivated and involved without letting them play games all day? If you’re teaching Summer Tech Camp, it can be daunting. What do you teach? How do you do it? We have you covered. Materials included in Kit: Activities. Videos in 2 playlists. Lesson plans.

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APRIL 7, 2023

It does necessitate a quick reading of instructions so is best played the first time with an adult available but once played, students will understand how to maneuver through the varied stages. It is easy-to-understand, playful, with favorite Easter symbols and energetic music that will engage children.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Do these descriptions sound familiar (ask your game-playing students)? Kids love playing games, leveling up, and finding the keys required to win. Once you’ve made a decision, you can see how it plays out in this virtual world. Take the helm of your own country and work together with others to solve international problems!

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JULY 8, 2022

Include blogging in your curriculum. Write serialized novels, one blog post at a time. Write serialized novels, one blog post at a time. Students write a chapter, post it to their blog, repeat. It teaches writing skills, perspective-taking, speaking and listening skills. Use Twitter novels to teach writing skills.

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