Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Bonus: A Costume Did you forget to dress up? Or avoid it too long? I have you covered. Print out this sheet and pin it to your shirt (or download this doc– Halloween costume ): Can you add any that you love using for Halloween?

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Middle Web

MAY 5, 2024

Katie Durkin has begun adding picture books and read alouds to her seventh grade classes. The post What Picture Books Add to a Middle School Class first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Educators Technology

JULY 29, 2022

From the first-day-of-school jitters to the last day’s tears, the book explores a teacher’s craft, the classrooms they work in, the curriculum they teach, the challenges they face, and the reason all teachers do it—the children. It’s for teachers who want to re-energize their batteries and get back their spark.

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ED Surge

MARCH 2, 2022

Samuels, 18, who uses they/them pronouns, started by beseeching their district to unblock websites like the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization for queer youth, and to refrian from banning library books that featured LGBTQ+ characters or dealt with racism. He adds that book distributions are taking place in Texas and Virginia.

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Middle Web

MARCH 17, 2024

Reading books that explore body image can help. The post Books to Help Students Explore Body Image first appeared on MiddleWeb. As students experience physical and emotional changes as part of adolescent development, body image can become a complex and sensitive topic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2022

WordSearch Halloween – AFKSoft (app). ASCII Art–Computer Art for Everyone (a pumpkin–see inset). Lesson Plan: Halloween letter for grades 2-5. Make a Holiday Card. A Holiday Card. A Holiday flier. 16 Holiday Projects. Click to view slideshow. Bonus: A Costume. Did you forget to dress up? Or avoid it too long? I have you covered.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Ask a Tech Teacher has a new book out, Inquiry-based Teaching with PBL: 34 Lesson Plans. This book includes 34 lesson plans as well as discussion on inquiry-based teaching strategies: The Inquiry-based Teacher. Here are a few screenshots from the book: Click to view slideshow. The Inquiry-based Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. K-8 Holiday Projects Regular price: $7.99 On Sale until November 8, 2023: $6.50 16 student-tested holiday projects, K-8, using word processing, spreadsheets, DTP, art, online webtools, and more.

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Educators Technology

JULY 25, 2022

In this post, I am sharing with you this collection of excellent financial literacy books that I have personally read (or rather listened to) and have immensely enjoyed. In addition to these financial literacy books, I also recommend these economics and financial literacy websites to use with students.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JULY 11, 2022

My goal is to read books for an hour each night. In this episode, I wanted to share some of the books that have me thinking this summer. It is a wide assortment of books that I've linked to at the bottom of the show. Episode 787 My Favorite Books of Summer 2022 Vicki Davis, @coolcatteacher - Your Show Host.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On this week’s EdSurge Podcast, we tell the story of this ambitious book-scanning effort that sparked an epic legal battle among publishers, authors and technologists. Schonfeld, co-author of the new book, “Along Came Google: A History of Library Digitization.” So the way that folks discovered books was really different.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2021

WordSearch Halloween – AFKSoft (app). ASCII Art–Computer Art for Everyone (a pumpkin–see inset). Lesson Plan: Halloween letter for grades 2-5. Make a Holiday Card. A Holiday Card. A Holiday flier. 16 Holiday Projects. Click to view slideshow. Bonus: A Costume. Did you forget to dress up? Or avoid it too long? I have you covered.

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2023

In an education landscape awash in technology, what impact could something as analog as a coloring book make? The “Black Girls Code the Future” coloring book was created by Nia Asemota, a New York University student and mentor with the nonprofit Black Girls Code. The interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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Teachers are Terrific

APRIL 7, 2024

Are you looking for an engaging alternative to a book report? I call it The Book in a Bag Project! This little project was invented to have students share a book with their classmates in an interesting and personal way. “ So, how does the Book in a Bag Project work? Read a book. This idea is perfect!

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ED Surge

JANUARY 28, 2022

While the debate is not new to the world of librarianship, the controversy about which books should be allowed to grace the shelves of a school library has become a common topic of conversation on news channels, talk shows and school board meetings. We choose books for students who know who they are and those who are questioning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 26, 2020

WordSearch Halloween – AFKSoft (app). ASCII Art–Computer Art for Everyone (a pumpkin–see inset). Lesson Plan: Halloween letter for grades 2-5. Make a Holiday Card. A Holiday Card. A Holiday flier. 16 Holiday Projects. Click to view slideshow. Bonus: A Costume. Did you forget to dress up? Or avoid it too long? I have you covered.

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Educators Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2021

It offers a growing library of books, audiobooks, and learning videos to help kids become stronger readers. Epic is a reading platform for students 12 and under. As a teacher, you can create your.read more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 9, 2019

As a teacher, I’m always looking for children’s books for my students. Eastman’s incomparable book, Are You My Mother , about a baby bird’s search for its mother, you must read this book. This is a short book. More children’s book. Sir Chocolate and the Fondant Five story and cookbook.

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Middle Web

MARCH 1, 2023

“Ultimately book talk videos recorded by peers are beneficial if we want to inspire middle grades reluctant readers. They need to witness peers having fun with books. The post Book Talk Videos Let Peers Encourage Peers first appeared on MiddleWeb. It nurtures the idea that reading is worth a try.”

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Teachers are Terrific

JANUARY 28, 2024

January has been an interesting hodge-podge of books. Do you finish books you are not enjoying. I ususally finish if I am past 3/4 of the book. This was a cleverly written book that kept me engaged The mom was maddening and perhaps karma will catch up with her eventually. I LOVED this book. What is the truth?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The result is this book with a simple rationale: Education leaders must position themselves as inquirers. The book is organized into three sections: Learning from and with Students, Collaborating with Teachers and the School Community , and Leading System-level Inquiry. But be forewarned: This book is not for the faint of heart.

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Middle Web

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 This book should be in the hands of every teacher of reading." The post The Reading Strategies Book Gets an Update first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Scientix

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The book celebrates the achievements of women from diverse backgrounds across the globe. While I was already acquainted with a handful of women in technology, such as Rosalind Franklin, Nettie Stevens, and Lise Meitner, most of the individuals featured in the book were new to me. The book offers versatile applications in education.

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Chillax Science

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

During the less glamorous days, I have found that, good children’s books can help me fill in the gaps while I refuel my energy. Or you need a holiday gift suggestion, or you are simply looking for a new book to help you get through the rough parenting days, this blog post is for you. Hence, I wanted to share my favorite books with you.

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Middle Web

JANUARY 1, 2023

Working together in small groups using a book club model has helped sixth graders in Sara Kugler’s K-6 school shift from passive and disinterested to engaged and self-reliant. They’re eager to read and ready to "talk books," writes the literacy coach and co-teacher.

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Schooling 132

Teachers are Terrific

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Here we are at the end of 2023 and I have great books to recommend. This includes the top ten for the year and a few disappointing books I also read. This annual Top Ten Books of the Year blog post of book reviews is so fun to create. I love going back through the books I have read to find my favorite ones of the year.

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Schooling 52

Teachers are Terrific

OCTOBER 31, 2023

These are the best books of October! This was a great month of books. Take a look at these fabulous reads and choose one for your next-read stack! “ The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger Every book by this author that I have read has been profoundly well-written. I say it is slow-paced but all of WKK books are.

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Teachers are Terrific

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I have some great books to share- each was amazing in different ways. Do you ever find yourself with a month of reading when all the books are long? like long, long… Mind you, I love long books with lots of details, but… a 400-500 page book is work. So do I recommend this book? Short answer: yes.

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Teachers are Terrific

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

There are definitely themes for my best books each month. This month has been almost all romance books… I did not plan to read only chick-lit books this month, but somehow those were on my next-read lists and next-listen lists. And I keep books on hold at the library, so when the book is ready I check it out!

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Teachers are Terrific

MARCH 22, 2024

The three books in this review post are in the top ten of Best Books Ever! I have only 3 books I finished. “ Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver This book was on my Top Ten list for 2023 and I reread it this month for a Book Club. I will leave the details out because I want you to read this book.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Halloween season is a time for 'spooktacular' fun. Our kids and students love to celebrate it their own way but as teachers and educators we also have our own way to create out of it.read more.

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Teachers are Terrific

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Which of these books read in December made that list? I read a couple of really good books this month and reread an old favorite by Stephen King (back when he was writing as Richard Bachman). I will reread the whole book. This book is the reason I read. ” You must read this beautiful book. ANd I was so glad.

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Teachers are Terrific

AUGUST 31, 2023

These are my favorite Books of August! My favorite books this month include an immigration story, a Stephen King classic, a fantasy-romance, and a prohibition-era novel. The chapters of this amazing book alternate from present-day to Gretel’s past, telling her story slowly as it intertwines with current events.

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Teachers are Terrific

JULY 29, 2023

Then I added a mystery-thriller book and a book all about dishonesty. I found some great books this month and can’t wait to share them with you! The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham It has been a hot minute since I read a book by this author. So, I quit reading Mr. Grisham’s books. a 4-star book indeed!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Discounts on Select Print Books. Any of these books: $25.99. High School Technology Curriculum–Book 1. All of these book are ordered and delivered through Amazon. Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Kindergarten Technology Curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2019

Everyone wants to write a book — right? Studies show that 74% of people think they have a book in them. Look at this list of kids who wrote successful books in their teens — or in one case, before: Alexandra Adornetto — published The Shadow Thie f at age 14 and Hal o at 18. Teens are no exception.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 16, 2017

To encourage that last activity, here are three great books that will entertain, motivate, and educate–all in one fun experience. Not only will kids be inspired to cook with parents, but write and publish a book. This is a delightful, interactive, easy-to-read book aimed at all stakeholders in the national epidemic of bullying.

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