Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

It’s a bit different than a classroom teacher. The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. Which brings me to the gist of this article: Teacher Appreciation Week, the first full week in May, this year, May 6-10, 2024.

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MAY 9, 2024

In the two decades that Jennifer Merriman has been in education, she’s seen a tendency in the field to solve problems by piling more tasks onto teachers who are already straining under the weight of their workloads. Zooming in on only teachers, they had the highest rate of burnout among all school workers at 52 percent.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

In early spring this year, the local chapter of my teacher professional development organization held our first in-person conference since the pandemic. Rank-and-file teachers concluded that there wasn't anything new or relevant for them to learn, and instead chose to do something else on a Saturday morning.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Paula Stamey, a seventh-grade social studies teacher in Benton, Tennessee, taught for 20 years before her school became a Verizon Innovative Learning School and adopted one-to-one technology in 2017. Initially, she resisted this change, feeling it was unnecessary and distracting. “I

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Julie York, a computer science and media teacher at South Portland High School in Maine, was scouring the internet for discussion tools for her class when she found TeachFX. York was hooked, in part because she says her school administration simply doesn’t have the time to observe teachers while tending to several other pressing concerns.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. By actively engaging with a diverse array of literary genres, styles, and voices, one can develop a keen eye for the intricate interplay of language, structure, and storytelling.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge. This prepares them for future careers in tech and teaches them logical thinking and perseverance throughout the development processes.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

these days, including the fallout from COVID-19 and America’s ongoing racial reckoning; teacher burnout, low pay, and systemic teacher shortages; and how best to utilize new tech and curriculum with increasing demands and shrinking professional resources. We are grateful they trusted us and each other with their stories.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Education is an indispensable profession in our world today, as teachers play a pivotal role in equipping students for the challenges of the future, enabling them to be successful at every stage in life. Enhancing Teacher Practice Through Professional Development One resource every teacher needs is high-quality professional development.

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MAY 1, 2024

During one of the sessions, a seasoned teacher's candid remarks struck a chord. According to the National Center for Education Statistics , there is a growing demand for support among black and brown students in these communities, leading to an increase in programs and professional development opportunities for staff.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career Starting a career is an exhilarating journey, and in today’s tech-driven world, the technology you choose during your school years can be a foundational step toward your professional tech arsenal. Thus, choosing tech that scales with your growing needs is essential.

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APRIL 19, 2024

In response, Schneider and researchers from Michigan State and the University of Helsinki in Finland developed a curriculum called Crafting Engagement for Science Environments and published a related book. The participation of HBCUs is notable in part because they play a key role in training future K-12 science teachers.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

a math teacher and instructional coach at Brashier Middle College Charter High School in Simpsonville, South Carolina, has more than two decades of experience and spends a lot of time thinking about edtech. I need to reiterate with my teachers that the tech tool itself isn't the be all, end all,” Ballard said. Amy Ballard, Ph.D.,

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APRIL 29, 2024

Recommended Resources ISTE’s Advancing Edtech Evaluation and Selection page includes a set of user-friendly resources designed to help teachers and education leaders select the best edtech on the market. The Research Behind Teacher Ready ISTE takes research and development seriously. Explore the tool and download the guide.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

There is no one who knows what students need more than us.” — Angelica Martinez, 2023 Graduate, Sunnyside Unified School District (AZ) Historically, research institutions, education entrepreneurs and technology developers have led the research and development (R&D) of education programs and tools. “Education is made for students.

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. This is a podcast for all education trailblazers seeking the cutting edge of professional growth. A two-time Teacher of the Year award winner, she has 18 years of classroom experience working with K–8 students.

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Mrs. Harris Teaches

JUNE 25, 2019

To sum it up, if you are a science teacher, here is your one stop guide to twitter. I started making this guide just for myself, then realized other science teachers could benefit from having this info all in one place. There is so much information about twitter for teachers, it can honestly be a bit overwhelming, but it IS worth it!

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MAY 10, 2023

Teacher Appreciation Week is a great opportunity to show gratitude and respect for educators committed to serving all students and helping them reach their full potential. Cultivating a positive school culture that prioritizes collaboration, respect and support can lead to greater teacher satisfaction and, ultimately, better student outcomes.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

As a classroom teacher, I always tried to improve my practice by reading academic and practice-based articles, attending trainings and connecting with fellow educators to share resources and troubleshoot challenges. Despite my love for learning, I strongly disliked most professional development sessions. I love learning.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. One thing we can do to support teachers is make AI accessible in a practical way to educators, [making it as easy as] asking about what's for dinner tonight or how I can plan my vacation.

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 20, 2023

Professional development for STEM teachers is a tall order these days. And you also need to keep up with technological instructional trends, so you can competently use tech—both in the classroom and for your own STEM professional development. Even the periodic table of elements has been updated in recent years!

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MAY 8, 2024

With newfound access to Minecraft Education for every district student through our districtwide Microsoft 365 licenses, we seized the moment to launch professional learning experiences for educators, merging the beloved gaming experience with foundational computer science skills. Initiatives like the U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Below, you’ll find everything from a full year-long curriculum to professional development for teachers: Resources: Digital Citizenship: What to Teach When (a video). Information that will help you teach digital citizenship to your students. Curricula: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. More on Digital Citizenship.

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APRIL 10, 2024

School leaders and teachers may need more time, tools, expertise and professional development to collect, analyze and interpret data effectively. Before her administrative roles, Mathison was a middle school science teacher, leading grade-level teams and the science department.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States. What Is AI Literacy?

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Yes, the mental health crisis for teachers is also capturing headlines , especially for its assumed connection to our worsening teacher shortage. The creation of this role — an on-site, dedicated mental health resource for teachers and staff — is different from how I’ve seen most schools attempt to tackle teacher mental health.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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APRIL 26, 2023

The relationship between teachers and administrators is crucial, especially during times of high stress and burnout. A strong connection with an administrator can help a teacher feel supported, find balance and discover growth opportunities. So, too, has the importance of the relationship between teachers and administrators.

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MARCH 16, 2023

When a Texas task force set out to draft a plan for attracting and keeping more teachers in the state’s schools, it ran into its first problem before work ever began. The group initially was composed of school district leaders and had no more than one teacher, recalls Zeph Capo, president of the Texas American Federation of Teachers.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Everest Knowledge Through Experience The influence of constructivist theories has been instrumental in shaping PBL, from Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which argues that knowledge is constructed through experiences and interactions , to Leslie P. You’ll be training for at least a year, slowly building up your endurance.

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MARCH 13, 2023

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? In the process, students develop persistence and creativity while teachers connect their learning with professional standards aligned with ISTE micro-credentials.

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MAY 5, 2023

“Her teacher quit last Friday. Just like that, she’s gone,” my friend said to me just a few weeks ago, devastated that her daughter’s second grade teacher — her favorite teacher — left before the school year ended. The parents are in an uproar, and the new teacher is a substitute who keeps sending home kindergarten math.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2024

Makeblock (an Ask a Tech Teacher sponsor) has some excellent resources for this field. Today, we’ll discuss: How Laser Cutter Brings New Inspiration to the Classroom STEM education is the need of this modern era, which is why teachers look for some interesting ways to teach these subjects and skills.

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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. As an Asian American, a former classroom teacher and a resident of Illinois, I got involved with AAAJ Chicago to learn how I could support local schools and districts.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Too often, teachers are rapidly elevated from the classroom to school leadership positions, whether to fill an unexpected vacancy, act as an interim administrator or to take on a permanent leadership role. It is essential to recognize that the premature placement of teachers into leadership roles comes at a cost.

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APRIL 19, 2023

The work of a teacher, at its core, is to model and reflect back what it means to live. Part of being a strong teacher is encouraging kids to explore, inspiring them to dream big, and modeling for them what it looks like to bring passion to learning and experiencing the world. Teaching wasn’t my only dream. I had my first job.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

This is a real scenario we encountered during a focus group last school year with a group of high school students in Florida who were asked to provide feedback on their teachers. After all, teachers are the adults with whom children spend the most time outside of their homes.

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