Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Studies vary on how much knowledge students lose during the summer months–some say up to two months of reading and math skills –and results are heavily-dependent upon demographics, but the loss is real. When teachers make it optional, many don’t participate. Reading Any age: Read ebooks.

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Computer Science Teacher

OCTOBER 29, 2023

If you are not familiar with the game, it involves seven letters for the player to make words from. I thought this would be a fun project to code up so I took a pass at it. I think it would be a fun project for use with students as well. I think it would be a fun project for use with students as well.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2024

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , posts about keyboarding are read about thrice as often as any other topic. One of the other guests was a children’s education expert who believed technology (and I guess, by transference, keyboarding) was the root of much of the increase in ADHD among children and this was her big opportunity to make her case.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2023

Here are the most-read posts for the month of July: Step-by-Step Guide to Edit a Video 3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer The Influence of Literature on the Formation of the Personalities of Students How to Become a Citizen Scientist Tech Tip #108: Three-click Rule We Landed on the Moon July 20 1969 27 Online Resources About Civics and Government (..)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Modern educational tools make it possible to add a practical edge to math lessons, as students can observe math structures at play in the real world and see how people apply these formulas to solve common challenges. A math teacher has a better chance of holding students’ attention during class time if they make technology part of the lesson.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JANUARY 22, 2024

We work to listen to why they are struggling and turn every sense we have into reading their face, voice, and body language to attempt to know what is going on. We feel frustrated and like what we do doesn't make a difference. We try to plan something fun for the class. The kids might get loud, and we might make a mess.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 16, 2022

I have often found that it takes me three to four weeks to get into summer, and at some point, I feel myself healing so I can begin to have fun. Fun Hobbies. One mistake I’ve seen many teachers make is “project” themselves into exhaustion in the summertime. So, find time for some of your fun hobbies. a Book (or Two).

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Halloween brings a lot of fun and joy to us all. Halloween infuses our classrooms with its fun spirit and boosts kids excitements. Halloween Hop Game Halloween Hop game from ABCYa helps kids test their knowledge of Halloween trivia while having fun hopping from one level to the next in a haunted house.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A while ago, Scientific American declared “…“ not only is Minecraft immersive and creative, but it is an excellent platform for making almost any subject area more engaging. ” Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. Game playing develops reading skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2023

Here are the most-read posts for the month of March: 11 Online Resources About Puzzles Software vs. Online Tools 19 Tech Problems Every Student Can Fix 25 Sites to Add Rigor and Authenticity to Word Study How to Compare and Contrast Authentically 6 Ways to Make Classroom Typing Fun AI and ChatGPT in Education Use the SAMR Model to Energize Class Tech (..)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2023

Here are the most-read posts for the month of February: #WorldReadAloudDay February 1st Groundhog Day and the 100th Day of School 14 Tech Assessment Strategies 72: Check Your Math in Excel Is ChatGPT Writing Your Students’ Homework? New Tech Will Detect It Tech Tip #45 My Screen is Sideways!!

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ED Surge

AUGUST 14, 2023

This paradigm shift promises to revolutionize education, making it more engaging, relevant and effective for students. The Evolution of Personalized Learning Once students who may previously have identified as reluctant readers discover that reading can be a fun, playful experience, their outlook on learning shifts entirely.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 28, 2024

Easter Fun Preschool-1 This site provides three Easter games that require critical thinking and problem-solving from youngsters. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Literacy Read Rosemary Well’s acclaimed book, Emily’s First 100 Days of School about the daily achievements of grade schoolers for their first 100 days. If you prefer, read The Night Before the 100th Day of School about one boy’s struggle to find 100 of anything to bring to class for the 100th Day project.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I can even show them how to break the virtual keyboard on their favorite mobile device into two, making it perfect for thumbing, and then remind them that’s an alternative, not the only way. It’s fun and why they love school. Read and comprehend online. eating around devices –This is a horrible habit.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Fun Facts About Groundhogs –video. Read Rosemary Well’s acclaimed book, Emily’s First 100 Days of School about the daily achievements of grade schoolers for their first 100 days. Another way to tie this celebration into literacy is to curate a list of one hundred favorite books students have read. Groundhog Day Games.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2024

If you’re reading this, you might have AI anxiety. Power Skills, which include creativity, collaboration, resilience, leadership and critical thinking , make all other skills more effective. But we know that skills like leadership, creativity and decision-making never go out of fashion. We can’t overlook STEM.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 29, 2022

They set up their classrooms, consult the curriculum, make lesson plans and determine their routines. Very often, teachers make well-intentioned and thoughtful plans to encourage their students to read daily in order to practice skills and strategies taught in class, as well as to build a lifelong reading habit.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

Get ready to end the school year in a memorable and fun way for your students (and you!). Welcome Alana Stanton – Introduction 00;00;22;22 – 00;00;53;09 Vicki Davis So today, we're talking with Alana Stanton about making the end of the school year. Advancement Courses - Podcast Sponsor. Thank you for having me on the show.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 10, 2022

This article is aimed at teaching children in the 4th and 5th grade so if that’s you, read on for our top lesson ideas to keep everyone happy, entertained, and ready to learn! If you pick the latter, why not end the year by reading out everyone’s resolutions and seeing how far everyone has come? Use Some Fun Worksheets.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. How do you select the right reading strategies?

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ED Surge

AUGUST 30, 2023

The digital tools facilitated parent-child interactions, Kalil says in an interview, making the time spent more fun and efficient — just better overall. While it’s common for parents to read bedtime stories to their children, it’s less common for them to solve bedtime equations. But there was another, unexpected finding.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 2, 2019

Reading is defined as “ the action or skill of absorbing written or printed matter silently or aloud.” ” Sounds dry, maybe even boring, but the ability to read has been credited with exercising the mind, saving lives, bringing people together, and predicting success in school. Charles William Eliot. Is it intuitive ?

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Halloween is a time of (spooky) fun and learning. These include creating Halloween-based activities and games to use in class, sharing Halloween readings and stories, creating Halloween-themed presentations , using Halloween pictures and posters , and many more. iSLCollective worksheets are free to download and use in your class.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Games that make you think. Vocabulary Fun. 33 Resources for Read Across America Day. Here’s a great list of age-appropriate, safe websites that will inspire 2nd graders whether they’re in your classroom or at home: Edutainment with BBC. Puzzle of student pic–create. Plant games. Plant life cycle. Grammar games.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

Embracing the Art of Reading One of the most effective and time-honored methods for honing one’s writing skills is to immerse oneself in the works of accomplished authors and essayists. By making writing a habitual practice, one can overcome the inertia of procrastination and cultivate a mindset conducive to sustained creative output.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Use your iPhone as a timer for a speed test or the iPad for reading. Ask students what they are doing in class and offer tech methods to make it easier. What makes these intelligent adults nervous about tech? Let students see how much fun it is to engage the brain. Be a risk-taker Flaunt your cheeky geekiness.

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STEM Next

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

LEGOs are fun and build spatial skills. For more fun ideas like building a Marshmallow Sculpture or Making Rainbow Milk, check out the STEAM Playbook created by the Genius of Play in partnership with NGCP. We like how every play idea includes tips for making an activity simpler or more complex.

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ED Surge

MAY 2, 2024

As the student logs in, an animation of the Ed mascot appears, makes a corny joke, and notes that the student has three recommended activities available. The hope is that the talking sunburst known as Ed will be relatable to students, and that the experience will “feel like fun,” says Smith-Griffin. Customer Service?

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The latest book she co-authored—“The New College Classroom”—is a surprisingly lively read for a how-to book on teaching. Or read a partial transcript below, lightly edited for clarity. That means in the course of that class session, if a student makes a comment, they give up one of their Popsicle sticks. So it's fun.

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STEM Next

MAY 26, 2022

Seven Fun and Family-Friendly Ideas for a Summer of STEM. STEM Next Opportunity Fund believes passionately in the power of STEM to close the opportunity gap and wants every child to have a summer experience with hands-on STEM learning that is fun, engaging, and meaningful to their lives. Make math meaningful and fun.

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Stem Activities for Kids

JANUARY 26, 2024

Read full disclosure here. Meaning, those things your body does and makes are perfectly, wonderful outputs of a working machine – otherwise known as the human body. But if it’s fun, they’ll learn. Try These Gross Science Activities After Reading the Book! was “It’s not EWWWW.It’s YOU!” The book, “It’s Not EWWWW….It’s

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As I was dreaming up ideas while making plans for my college students to celebrate the big day this semester, I began to think… Why don't we celebrate creativity all year long? Every teacher I have ever met says they can hardly get in all their Dot Day fun in just one day. Here are some of the fun ideas I came up with for each month.

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The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 30, 2023

Once taught through traditional methods, the fundamental skill of reading has become much easier to acquire via the use of technology. This post delves into three technologies that help make learning to read easier in ways that empower both educators and students.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 25, 2023

While all of these schools have been rushing to block ChatGPT , many don’t realize that generative AI tools are making their way into Google Workspaces and Microsoft 365. (If Here’s how I’ve explained it to my students: Web 1.0 – the read-only web – We searched the web. Yes, I did type brunette, but still.

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ED Surge

APRIL 23, 2024

They’d need to make do with haphazard plans for distance learning through the end of the school year — perhaps longer. Read the original story, from August 2020, here. But to compete with TikTok, social media and talking to their friends makes it that much more difficult. It is really amazing and truly fun!

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STEM Education Works

MARCH 11, 2024

Read more to see how you can turn that into a classroom activity, plus we will explore the magic of Pi Day, from its history to its delightful celebrations. Pi Day is a fun celebration for children and adults that can involve various activities related to math, science, and, of course, pie! How many digits of pi can you recite?

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