Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Topics covered include citizenship, governance, civil rights, the constitution, politics and public policy, state and local governments, media, news literacy, and many more. They can also be used as exit ticket activities to evaluate students understanding of specific concepts or topics taught in class.

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JUNE 20, 2023

As such, parents should be mindful of regulating their child’s screen time, especially during evenings and weekends, to ensure their overall well-being and balance between digital engagement and other aspects of life. While both can involve using electronic devices, they serve different purposes in a child’s development.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

It’s free or fee (the latter for a pro version), based online, and available on all platforms and digital devices. Teachers see where they must circle back with help, broaden a topic, or move forward faster. Similarly, collect data on teacher skills gaps or the most requested professional development. More About JotForm.

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MARCH 29, 2022

When kids read that America’s $30 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course.

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JANUARY 17, 2022

Most teachers I know have used Twitter in their classes either to communicate with parents, share homework with students, for group study, to research on a topic, crowd source ideas with colleagues, or a myriad of other purposes ( click here for more ideas ). Keeping Up. As Twitter evolved to become mainstream social media, my use did.

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EdTech Creativity Primary Curriculum 319

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MARCH 25, 2019

Keeping up with national and international events was a lot easier when all the news came from one of three major TV news outlets and a few newspapers like The New York Times. What is fake news? Why Fake News? Start by explaining to students why fake news is so popular. There are no such laws in news media.

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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. Ready or not, digital transformation has come to education. You’ve probably seen stories or heard from friends with listless teenagers at home, struggling with the new format.

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Technology Education Education Communications 247

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AUGUST 21, 2019

Even a decade ago, technology was an extra class in student schedules where now, it is a life skill. Many teachers, even administrators, use that as the reason why technology training isn’t needed for them, arguing, “They’re digital natives.” I have to break the news to them that isn’t true.

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OCTOBER 18, 2016

For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit). Teach digital citizenship.

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Accessibility Problem Solving Curriculum Communications 288

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JULY 26, 2019

A few others are new to me. Let me know what you think: In the digital age, teachers are concerned with the literacy of their students. With video calls and voice recognition technology, young people might lose the ability to express themselves in writing simply because they don’t see the necessity of acquiring the skill.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Debbie Tannenbaum, a veteran teacher and tech coach, has made it her mission to help students develop digital skills even as young as kindergarten.

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Elementary Technology Teaching Primary 258

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

It’s been a couple of years since my tech teacher advice column “Dear Otto” got its first question about classroom digital assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa. What is a digital assistant? Amazon’s Alexa has about 80,000 skills and Google Home about 4200 actions. That has changed dramatically.

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Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Schooling Accessibility 190

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APRIL 6, 2020

When kids read that America’s $23 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course.

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Teaching Finance Economics Elementary 278

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

All teachers agree that digital citizenship is essential knowledge for students whether they’re going onto college or a career, yet when I ask who in their school teaches it, they always shrug. How can these skills be taught? Talk to your students about digital privacy, and explain how nothing is really as private as it seems.

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Take advantage of this by introducing pre-programming skills like creating macros. Here are the steps for creating a macro in MS Word (adapt for the digital device you use): Click View>Macros> Record Macros. Click the link for your digital device. Name your macro. Alt+0191 = ¿. Tip: Press the ALT key. Human Robot.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Take advantage of this by introducing pre-programming skills like creating macros. Here are the steps for creating a macro in MS Word (adapt for the digital device you use): Click View>Macros> Record Macros. Click the link for your digital device. These cover coding topics such as: abstraction. Name your macro.

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Robotics Computer Science Computer Critical Thinking 337

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JULY 22, 2015

You rarely see a lesson that doesn’t ask for online this or digital that. Students are expected to collaborate and share online as young as kindergarten when they read digital books or draw pictures using iPad apps. Digital Citizenship. Classrooms are infused with technology. The lesson is an even, stead pacing.

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Geography Computer Problem Solving Curriculum 296

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JULY 22, 2019

I remember report card days as a child, me sitting outside on a brick wall, scared to death as my mother met with the teacher and received the (always bad) news about how I wasn’t doing. It never motivated me to try harder, didn’t make me like school better, and angered me at everyone involved. Students d isplay understanding.

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Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Science in the News Discussing current scientific events , such as scientific breakthroughs or medical advances, can help demonstrate science’s relevance to the world. Virtual Lab Simulations Virtual Lab simulations that offer interactive experiments allow students to explore science concepts digitally. Here are a few ideas.

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Science Sciences Geology Physics 88

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JUNE 26, 2015

US News blamed math knowledge for a 33% failure rate by Oklahoma high school seniors on their exit exams. DimensionU is a collection of engaging interactive multiplayer fantasy games for grades 2-10 (some can be played solo) that focus on core skills in mathematics and literacy. And that opinion doesn’t improve in high school.

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Math Gamification Algebra Computer 285

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

If you don’t have time to edit or format videos, here are twenty-four sources of rigorous academic videos that will support your lesson plans: Art Babble — videos themed to art, such as STEM topics. Bright Science — short videos on various science topics, many by learned presenters against a white board.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 22, 2022

I like sub lessons that require student thinking or skill-building such as brainstorming activities or practicing designing data tables or graphing. I usually have a digital book for younger kids, followed by a simple STEM activity or an iPad activity. Click for our digital STEM choice boards! Here are some ideas!

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

This week's sponsor EVERFI - Free Digital Lessons for All Ages Want to prepare your students for career and life success but short on time? Busy teachers use EVERFI’s standards-aligned, research-based digital lessons, recently awarded with the ISTE Seal for high-quality curriculum, to teach students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

When kids read that America’s $18 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course.

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Teaching Finance Economics Curriculum 283

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MAY 22, 2017

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. Grades 2+: Gamify the science topic your child loves. Any age: Find something in your town that has a history.

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Learning Math Science Sciences 153

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NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Take advantage of this by introducing pre-programming skills like creating macros. Here are the steps for creating a macro in MS Word (adapt for the digital device you use): Click View>Macros> Record Macros. Click the link for your digital device. Name your macro. Alt+0191 = ¿. Tip: Press the ALT key. Human Robot.

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Robotics Computer Science Computer Problem Solving 318

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018

However, one thing that can make it easier for students to learn is for teachers to include instructions on basic academic skills like vocabulary, keyboarding, digital citizenship, and research. The better a student’s digital citizenship, the more safely they can navigate the Internet websites, staying away from scammy links.

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Research Research Critical Thinking Primary 153

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JANUARY 24, 2017

Enhance Skills: Making videos is a step by step process that requires using different skill sets and multiple intelligences throughout the creative process. That’s good news for you – a shorter video takes less time to make! Why not embrace creativity early on, in the classroom? You can contact her via LinkedIn.

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Education Education Creativity Communications 220

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AUGUST 26, 2019

Each targeted quest curates a collection of third-party apps, webtools, videos, games, and other resources that focus on particular math or reading skills identified by the teacher or from the student’s earlier work as an area of academic need. The first time students open the program, eSpark takes time to get to their base skill level.

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Math Learning Academic Standards Accessibility 172

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you already use JotForm, here’s some great news: JotForm has kicked it up a notch by offering a free PDF editor. The process is quick and easy and requires no special skills. And the completed form can be pushed out via link, embed, or email. Here’s my review if you’re looking for more details. Why a PDF Editor?

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Curriculum Professor Schooling Technology 226

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JUNE 9, 2017

So, you don’t bother to keep your resume up-to-date or expand your teaching skills other than what is required for your position. There are dozens of reasons, from new bosses who want to shake things up to your husband gets a job in a different state. Digital portfolio sites. Until the day that changes. Here are examples.

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Robotics Teaching Curriculum Technology 153

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DECEMBER 3, 2015

I’m always impressed with the effort, the tenacity, and often the skill, but most require ‘some additional work’ to be published. Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. As a tech teacher, I see a lot of student websites.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Take advantage of this by introducing pre-programming skills like creating macros. Here are the steps for creating a macro in MS Word (adapt for the digital device you use): Click View>Macros> Record Macros. Click the link for your digital device. Name your macro. Alt+0191 = ¿. Tip: Press the ALT key. Human Robot.

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Robotics Computer Science Computer Curriculum 294

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

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. Games include arcade-style games, Pac-Man, Breaking News generator, crosswords, and more. Fast forward to formal schooling.

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Teaching Gamification Computer Science Curriculum 190

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MARCH 28, 2017

Topics like health, history, geography, music, etc. Make use of the Internet and have students check the news to improve their research skills. Or is it the skill to search for such information and understand the concept of leadership when learning about world leaders? 1) Student-Centered Teaching.

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Technology Education Education Geography 151

Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

This kind of teaching method tends to place heavy emphasis on rote learning and recalling facts, often at the expense of deeper critical thinking skills, creativity, and experiential learning. This education also helps students to develop creativity and collaboration skills, as they often work in teams to solve problems.

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Data Science Science Sciences Education 105

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MARCH 22, 2017

A Monster.com post roundup on job hunting tips provides this insight from HR News Daily on how to boost a resume through social media: “Perhaps the place where social media has had the biggest influence is talent management. Pymetrics is a popular quiz site for identifying job-related skill sets. What’s a good End-of-year Tech Show?

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