Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Education has changed. Over the past few months (well, since March), I’ve spent a lot of time reinventing my teaching protocols, doing a rigorous evaluation of whether my standard practices are best suited for the new best practices for teaching at home and school (click here for lots of info on COVID-19 and education ).

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Previously, a price tag was attached but the creators of simpleshow have decided to make the “Classroom” free of charge, in addition to the free basic account. More on mysimpleshow: 10 Reasons Why Videos are Great Educational Tools. Mysimpleshow–Online Video Creator for Educators. How to Teach With Videos.

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OCTOBER 24, 2018

And rightfully deserved, VR has the ability to recreate so many of the rules that used to shape education. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Sara Stringer, shares her opinion on the key factors that could affect the importance of VR to education: Opinion: How VR Will Impact Student Education. Special Education. Feasibility.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

It has become the most exciting education device in a decade, enticing students to become engaged in pretty much any topic that includes a VR overlay. HowStuffWorks defines it this way: using computer technology to create a simulated, three-dimensional world that a user can manipulate and explore while feeling as if he were in that world. .

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JUNE 20, 2019

Technology is a natural education fit in everything from math to Spanish to literacy. The one corner of K-12 learning that is not so obvious is PE — Physical Education. But kids love technology’s apps and software. But, how can teachers use the technology students love to encourage physical education?

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In my classes, there are still a lot of technology skills that are difficult for students. Keep in mind, I’m the tech teacher and still, I complain heartily about technology! Keep in mind, I’m the tech teacher and still, I complain heartily about technology! Another–all those menus! Enter the stylus.

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MAY 14, 2021

As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Educators sign up with a Teacher account and then set up classes and accounts for students. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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STEM Discovery Education

JULY 13, 2022

Looking ahead to the upcoming school year, we are 100% focused on supporting your love of teaching and collaborating with fellow educators. Therefore, we’d like to introduce you to the new DE Blog! Welcome to the DE Blog. Community Stories – Best practices, advice, and experiences from your fellow DEN educators.

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OCTOBER 16, 2015

For example, you can choose Facebook as a trigger channel, and the trigger could be when someone tags you in a photo, and finally the action channel would be to upload the tagged photo be uploaded to cloud storage provider Box. Educational Applications. Automatically publish class blogs and webposts to a school blog or website.

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PCS Edventures

MAY 1, 2023

How can educators build a summer camp that stands out, engages learners and prepares them for the future? We’ve organized our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) programs into collections to help you quickly find the perfect fit for your summer camp. At PCS Edventures, we want educators to feel the same!

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PCS Edventures

MARCH 7, 2022

Over the years, PCS Edventures has helped countless educators organize classroom, summer and out-of-school programs of all shapes and sizes. Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math into engaging programs sets both learners and educators up for success. Learn more in our blog post: STEM for SEL Support.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

In fact, according to Computer Science Education , by 2020 , there will be 1.4 December 3-9, 2018, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to coding, programming, and why students should love it. This is easily done with a Chrome extension like QR-Code Tag which will grab the QR code for URLs.

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today we'll dive deep into the transformative power of data analytics for your classroom! She has been a school and district leader in public education for over 20 years. Think data is just for statisticians or administrators? Think again!

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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STEM Discovery Education

AUGUST 16, 2022

At the heart of Discovery Education is the desire to support teachers—new and veteran—in finding creative ways to engage students in their learning. These research-based teaching strategies are designed to help educators integrate digital resources in creative, innovative, and engaging ways. My favorites include: Paper Slide.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

This means students take an active part in achieving education and personal goals. The expectation is that students learn how to learn by assessing their own educational experiences as a way to determine their best strategies to become lifelong learners. Educational Uses. Create Activities to support the learning cycle.

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Implementing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a kid’s education is crucial to their success throughout schooling and their future. As parents and educators, it is our job to find fun, engaging ways to facilitate STEM learning. STEM at the High School Level. STEM Kit 3: Creation Crate Bluetooth Speaker.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2016

Education applications. Turnitin Revision Assistant’s tag line is perfect– Write. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 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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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

In fact, according to Computer Science Education , by 2020 , there will be 1.4 December 3-9, 2018, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to coding, programming, and why students should love it. This is easily done with a Chrome extension like QR-Code Tag which will grab the QR code for URLs.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 20, 2018

The school year is ending and for many innovative educators that is when their own learning begins as they hit local, national, and international conferences and events like the #NYCSchoolsTech Summit , Building Learning Communities , or International Society of Technology in Education Conference.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Just Google “QR Reader” It’s old technology so most choices will work fine. Educational applications of QR Codes. This is easily done with a Chrome extension like QR-Code Tag which will grab the QR code for URLs. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 20 years.

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STEM Next

APRIL 7, 2023

STEM Next Opportunity Fund believes passionately in the power of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and wants every child to have a summer of hands-on discovery and the chance to imagine new possibilities. Share on twitter and tag @STEMNext and @girlsmoonshot #SummerofSTEM2023 Linda Kekelis. Idea 5 in action.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 13, 2018

Wikipedia )" Since I last posted on Social Networks over a year ago, a number of new ones have been introduced that can be a huge benefit to education. With that being said, I decided to list my favorite networks for education that targets technology literacy. This list is in alphabetical order.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Educators sign up with a Teacher account and then set up classes and accounts for students. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

That’s newspapers, evening news, and anything considered ‘mainstream media’ They prefer blogs, Twitter, and Facebook. Also available for educators are teacher videos, lesson plans, and webinars. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

My Own Chapter: M oving From Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0. Self-determined learning or heutagogy is fast gaining interest from educators around the world interested in an evidence-based approach to learning. Moving From Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0:

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PCS Edventures

MARCH 4, 2020

Whether you agree with the theory that mathematics exists for humans to discover or that it is a man-made tool, numeric systems designed to measure the world around us serve as the foundation for scientific and technological advancement. Explore each blog installment by clicking the links below: Part 1: STEAM Career Exploration.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Using your smartphone, you can now scan a human. I began my career as a math teacher and later moved into Instructional Technology. I began my career as a math teacher and later moved into Instructional Technology. Links added by author.

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Educators Technology

AUGUST 12, 2022

Interactive posters are great learning and teaching materials that you can use for a wide variety of educational purposes. Also, these interactive poster making tools are student-friendly and can be used in educational settings in or out of class. 4- PiktoChart This is another good web tool to create interactive posters for your Class.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 16, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Andrea Gribble will help school administrators and principals create a school social media strategy to drive engagement, build community, and enhance their organization's online presence. They love the old technology. They even Vicki.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

I’ve received more than a handful of questions about this multimedia webtool on my Ask a Tech Teacher Q&A column and it’s popped up in many education discussions about inquiry assessments and year-end summatives. They can also be shared via social media, a link, or embedded into blogs or websites.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

That’s newspapers, evening news, and anything considered ‘mainstream media’ They prefer blogs, Twitter, and Facebook. Also available for educators are teacher videos, lesson plans, and webinars. It is aimed at everyone involved in education, including students. SchoolsWorld.TV. The UK-based SchoolsWorld.TV

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 11, 2015

Educational Applications. For example, the channel could be Facebook; the trigger could be when someone tags you in a photo; the action could be to upload the tagged photo to a cloud storage provider like Box. Educational Applications. Automatically publish class blogs and webposts to a school blog or website.

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 26, 2015

" Otus is an easy-to-use, yet powerful classroom tool that brings the best iPad and Chromebook education features together into one secure environment, and uses a single Google login." I must say after reading this tag line I was quite intrigued to give Otus a look and it IS a complete mobile learning environment for schools.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I may be writing about 80 Days of AI, but I must warn you — not all AI is good. Last week, Snapchat released its “Virtual Friend” called SnapA I using ChatGPT technology to all of its users for free. This is wise!

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Watermarks are tags you add to a photo, video, GIF, or any other creation to mark its authorship and/or ownership. For instance, readers of Educational Technology and Mobile Learning would notice that I always add the URL of this blog to my visuals.

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