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JULY 14, 2022

Today: K-8 Keyboard Curriculum. K-8 Keyboard Curriculum (four options plus one)–teacher handbook, student workbooks, companion videos, and help for homeschoolers. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 2-Volume Ultimate Guide to Keyboarding. Where do you get it. Keyboarding in the K-8 Classroom.

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Among the services they provide is guidance on assistive technology in schools. What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?

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AUGUST 10, 2023

link] 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 17, 2021

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works? .

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AUGUST 25, 2022

How to incorporate podcasting into your curriculum this school year. School is almost back in session and educators are busy working on curriculum for the upcoming school year that will challenge students, improve their communication skills and provide a platform to express their thoughts and interests. Why podcasting?

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The British Science Association & CREST Awards offer a comprehensive guide to primary CREST which maps projects with the curriculum. “Project-based activities like those offered by CREST have been a lifeline for educators.

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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. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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MAY 17, 2022

And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

We know technology is a challenge for veteran teachers. What is surprising is that many teacher programs don’t prepare their graduates well for the rigors of using technology to meet current educational requirements. Moreover, the general use of technology has changed. And here lies the problem.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here is Part 2 of his discussion on technology’s place in education: Part II Technology is Here to Stay: A Conversation with Teachers. In my previous post, I wrote about the permanency of technology in the instructional setting for educators. Purposeful selection of technology tools and platforms has become key.

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APRIL 5, 2022

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Engaging in research and design work with communities of researchers, practitioners and edtech product developers has led us to define several principles we believe will assist in building learning technology that is attuned to the needs of diverse students and educators, based on modern learning principles and designed for broad adoption and scale.

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AUGUST 21, 2019

If you missed this article over at ReadiLearn , here are my thoughts about teaching technology in kindergarten: Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology. When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. Kindergartners love technology.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Technology proficiency becomes essential for future success, and connected devices empower students to navigate the modern workplace. — It also sparked a broader conversation about the importance of digital equity and the need for universal access to technology and the internet. In 2020, T-Mobile launched Project 10Million, a $10.7

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AUGUST 29, 2022

CT curriculum is not just about coding but rather a pedagogy and mindset. Fung has adopted the award-winning curriculum CoolThink@JC to teach CT to his students and fellow teachers. Recently, EdSurge spoke with Fung about how he uses this curriculum to guide students through a new approach to learning and thinking.

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JUNE 15, 2020

Today: K-8 Keyboard Curriculum. K-8 Keyboard Curriculum (four options plus one)–teacher handbook, student workbooks, companion videos, and help for homeschoolers. Sold separately as self-managed program but best to be aligned with K-8 Keyboard Curriculum. __. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JUNE 22, 2021

Today: K-8 Keyboard Curriculum. K-8 Keyboard Curriculum (four options plus one)–teacher handbook, student workbooks, companion videos, and help for homeschoolers. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 2-Volume Ultimate Guide to Keyboarding. Where do you get it. Keyboarding in the K-8 Classroom.

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MARCH 7, 2023

Voice technology — especially the use of an AI bot that talks back to the learner — has injected reading practice with the kind of feedback that was only possible with one-on-one tutoring before. The appeal of voice technology as a screening tool, a method for playful reading practice and a strategy for offering feedback is clear.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA), often equated with Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM), is any form of assessment that measures progress toward fulfillment of a stated curriculum. CBAs are typically designed by the educator but in some cases are available for download from the curriculum provider for free or fee.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

With shifting societal norms, advances in technology and evolving pedagogical practices at play, it's no surprise that change is the only constant in education. This requires not only technological acumen but also psychological insight and emotional resilience.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Here’s a thoughtful addition to that conversation: Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Is it time to add ‘coding’ to the essential subjects taught at every school? Why Should Students Learn Computer Science?

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JANUARY 23, 2018

The topic is one dear to my heart: How to use technology to teach writing in creative ways. Being organized and using technology well is important to all of us so you’ll get quite a bit of that as well as the latest news & trends. More on Technology and Writing. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years.

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JULY 20, 2020

With education turning on the technology skills of students and teachers, its important to gain a rudimentary understanding of foundational technology. Dr. Paul Perry, former teacher, administrator, and nonprofit exec, has put together a brief guide for educators looking to expand learning opportunities for students using technology.

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MAY 6, 2024

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. This year, for that special day, give your technology specialist a gift they will truly appreciate. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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APRIL 12, 2019

I’m off to visit good efriend Norah Colvin over at ReadiLearn to discuss how important technology is even for kindergartners. When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. ” Read on… More on kindergarten and technology.

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MAY 24, 2023

In Illinois, individual districts are ultimately responsible for creating an implementation plan and revising or developing curriculum, but that’s a lot of pressure. District leaders, school administrators and educators need sustained support to effectively and respectfully implement the shifts behind a curricular mandate like this.

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MAY 11, 2016

This is a question I get often from teachers: How do I teach my state/national/international curriculum using technology? In fact, I ended up writing my own project-based technology curriculum (now in its fifth edition). Make technology a useful tool, not an extra layer. Here’s how it works: Substitution.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

While there are opportunities to do this within the academic curriculum, my Black students’ cultural identity is often reflected in how they wear and style their hair. A teacher at heart who values community, I often reflect on my past experiences with students and the ways we explored, celebrated and protected our cultural identity.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

In considering the question, Is technology outpacing you? , let’s first look at technology’s place in the current education landscape. We darkly predict that the day will soon arrive when technology erases the need for teachers. But truthfully, technology is less a magic wand than a unicorn. replace teachers.

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APRIL 17, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] 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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APRIL 16, 2024

Cybersecurity threats in K-12 schools are a growing concern as educational institutions increasingly rely on technology for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JULY 8, 2019

These four math websites are best used in support of a comprehensive math curriculum with the goal of filling in holes in student knowledge and/or enriching interests beyond the typical grade-level programs. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. They vary in complexity, cost, and collection of data.

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APRIL 30, 2024

This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands. AI technologies can also help students who struggle with specific writing processes maintain a consistent writing quality. This reliance may hinder their performance in timed examinations or in-class tasks without AI technologies.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] 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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JULY 24, 2017

Today: K-8 Keyboard Curriculum. K-8 Keyboard Curriculum (four options plus one)–teacher handbook, student workbooks, companion videos, and help for homeschoolers. Sold separately as self-managed program or aligned with K-8 Keyboard Curriculum. __. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years.

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MAY 25, 2016

This is a question I get often from teachers: Technology is always an extra layer of work in my classroom. The problem was four-fold: students didn’t have the technology foundation to smoothly incorporate digital tools into projects. This provides an easy, natural, resilient, and native way to integrate technology into teaching.

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