Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

One of the biggest problems facing digital natives as they grow into adults is understanding how to maneuver the vastness of the Internet ethically, safely, and to serve their needs. It sounds simple–log on, search, enjoy–but let’s equate this to a shopping mall. You enter the wide, inviting front doors, find the store with the product you need, and then must pay for it.

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

There is technology that allows you to take a photo of a poster, book, page from a magazine, etc. then convert it to text. From there it can be read aloud, translated, and read aloud in the translated language. It can also be brought into a word processing program for editing in the translated language to increase accuracy. Here are some ways this technology makes content accessible to learners: Visually impaired learners can hear the content read Learners who are not reading at the level of the

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CTE Learning

MARCH 1, 2019

The industry professional association WebProfessionals.org and curriculum provider CTeLearning.com are proud to congratulate the latest industry certification earner, Misty Ayim. Misty completed the Web and Mobile Application Design and Development course as an online class through her beloved University of Texas at Austin. Web and Mobile Application Industry Certification Course Not only did Ms.

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Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Engaging students in learning can be challenging, but once we figure out how to do it, we can make a significant impact on how kids learn and think about education. Highly engaging activities can make learning meaningful and fun! On today’s show, I sit down with Chris Kesler from Kesler Science to discuss the impact of highly engaging teaching. Chris shares his story and background that have led to creating content that wows and amazes teachers and students all over the globe.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2019

Many people in the United States, particularly students, parents and teachers, join forces on Read Across America Day , annually held on March 2. This nationwide observance coincides with the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Here are some great reading websites for students K-5: Aesop Fables —no ads. Aesop’s Fables. Audio stories. Childhood Stories. Classic Fairy Tales.

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STEMx

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Battelle has been around for almost 100 years, but how did it grow from one building in 1929 into the world’s largest private nonprofit research and development institute? And how did it get involved in STEM education? And what even is STEM education? And why is filling up your apartment with sulfur fumes an important step towards inventing the Xerox copier?

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Magic EdTech

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Most of us do not recognize the concepts of universal design in our day-to-day lives. Yet it is almost guaranteed that we have benefited from such design. Closed captioning is one of the most popular features of our televisions. Electric sensors trigger automatic doors, allowing us to enter and leave stores and other buildings. The number of people subscribing to audiobooks and podcasts continues to grow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

It’s discouraging to all stakeholders that annually, about 1.2 million students fail to graduate from high school. And “Pathways to Prosperity” reports that just 56% of college attendees complete a degree. Fingers point all directions but nothing changes the stark truth: Something causes kids to hate learning so much that they’d rather face their future without the knowledge or skills to do so successfully.

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Informed K12

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

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Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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STEMx

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

The STEM Forum & Expo, hosted by NSTA, . provides resources for educators and organizations seeking to learn more about STEM, outreach, partnerships, schools, and curricula. The event has been a powerful chance the state leaders that make up our network to connect and share ideas with educators from across the country. Tired of winter? We’ve got good news for you.

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Magic EdTech

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Magic EdTech practices ensure adhering to the universal design principles guaranteeing accessibility and inclusion for ALL. Magic EdTech uses these ideas when developing digital learning products. Magic EdTech Support for Universal Design for Learning. Most of us do not recognize the concepts of universal design in our day-to-day lives. Yet it is almost guaranteed that we have benefited from such design.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in July: Teaching Basic Cybersecurity Measures. Solve 50% of Tech Problems with 16 Simple Solutions. 3 Favorite Webtools. Looking for Trusted Advisors? Look No Further. Peer Feedback That Works. Celebrate Pi. 10 Myths About Teaching with Tech. St. Patrick’s Day Resources. 8 Tech Tools for PE Teachers.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Otus is a all-in-one mobile learning solution for schools that combines the best features of a: learning management system, data management system, and more. The sleek new design, allows for easier functionality, a brighter customizable color interface, and real-time analytics and third party integration (i.e. Khan Academy), and of course Otus Worksheets.

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These easy-to-use design briefs outline student objectives, challenges, and materials needed to complete each 30-minute to 4-hour lesson. ITEEA’s Integrative STEM curriculum, Engineering byDesign, includes many more standards driven hands-on activities just like these!

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Math and Sorcery is a new free iOS app that is quickly becoming one of my favorite educational games for my iPhone/iPad. Math and Sorcery uses a familiar RPG gaming element to reinforce basic Math skills (i.e. addition, subtraction, etc.). RPG fans will love the 8bit style graphics as they defeat enemies by solving equations, buy/sell items, and unlock different characters/animals to join their party.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Education Galaxy is an innovative online platform for helping students grades K-6 achieve mastery/success in their subjects. This is done in a through a wide variety of ways such as: game based learning, interactive problems, and more. Also, Education Galaxy makes it easy to assess student's performance and differentiate instruction through their online portal.

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