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Tech Tip #25: My Keyboard Doesn’t Work

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As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. You sit down to type, start in on that long project with an imminent deadline, and nothing happens. If that doesn’t work, turn the keyboard over and see what falls out. Does anyone?

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How to Showcase Your Skills when Applying for Your First Job

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Unfortunately, with so many candidates in search of the same job as you, you’re so anxious, wondering if you will ever get a working opportunity. This will help you be considered over other candidates in the same boat as you are and get offered a chance to work. Prepare Your References. –image credit Deposit Photo.

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9 Ways to Add Tech to your Lessons Without Adding Time to Your Day

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It’s become clear that for most of them, adding technology to their lessons means layering more work on top of their already overburdened lesson plans. the tool won’t work on the Big Day of the lesson and nothing will bring it back to life. Nothing more; nothing less. Let me break this down for you.

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How Laser Cutter Brings New Inspiration to the Classroom

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They try to find new activities, games, toys, tools, or anything that can engage students and help them learn without struggling. Almost anyone can use them without any hassle. In short, students can use the laser machine under the supervision of teachers, and there is nothing harmful or unsafe.

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Could the Bridge Across the Digital Divide Be Paved With TV Signals?

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One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. Over the next three years, we worked with educators to design and integrate the system to work with learning management systems like Google Classroom, Schoolology and Canvas.

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Choosing the Right College: Factors to Consider Beyond Rankings

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Ask yourself: Is this college a place where people compete or work together? Affordability: The Financial Aspect Lastly, the cost of going to school and the availability of financial help, scholarships, and work-study programs are practical things that should not be ignored. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Teachers Have Little Say When School Districts Make Decisions. Here's How We Change That.

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In reality, the plan did nothing to assuage the fears of teachers and families as there could be no certainty that our safety would be guaranteed. Decisions and policies are often made without the input of teachers and school leaders. Current laws do nothing to acknowledge educators as the backbone of society.

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