Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We know technology is a challenge for veteran teachers. What is surprising is that many teacher programs don’t prepare their graduates well for the rigors of using technology to meet current educational requirements. The student today learns much differently than students did five years ago.

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ED Surge

APRIL 23, 2024

Of those five, one left teaching during her third year, and another will resign next month, at the end of the school year. The other three are still teaching and plan to continue. years of my career at Weehawken High School, where I taught Algebra I (students in grades seven to nine) and AP Calculus (grades 11-12).

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STEM Sport

JANUARY 11, 2024

In the world of education, student engagement is often the cornerstone of successful learning outcomes. It’s a key indicator of not only how well students are grasping the material but how likely they are to retain and apply that knowledge. of students reported being engaged with school.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This approach ensures students engage with the material at a deeper level and develop critical thinking skills. Encouraging Responsible Use of AI To ensure the responsible use of AI, I've instituted a policy where students must hyperlink their AI interactions for attribution. Integrating AI for Feedback and Brainstorming.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2024

Despite efforts to improve attendance, challenges persist, prompting renewed focus on student engagement and support strategies. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2020

As we struggle with adapting our classes to remote learning, I know lots of teachers who are realizing that their normal approach isn’t suited for remote teaching. They need to come up with a transformative tool that will reach students more comprehensively, more rigorously, more granularly online. Whole Brain Teaching.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

AI algorithms use massive datasets and natural language processing to produce content that replicates student writing styles as teaching tools. This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 15, 2024

In today’s classrooms, technology is a fundamental component of both teaching and learning. There’s no denying that technology is a powerful tool to have in the classroom, however, despite the numerous benefits, more people are realizing the importance of taking a step back and unplugging from technology.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The following is the latest installment of the Toward Better Teaching advice column. However, how do I know how inclusive I am in my teaching? The first step in making this goal of reaching diverse learners is to reflect on what it means to be inclusive in teaching, and letting that guide our teaching.

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ED Surge

MARCH 18, 2022

In the pandemic many higher ed faculty, forced onto Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms, have continued teaching online just as they always did face to face, delivering lectures over streaming video as they did in person. Many are unaware that teaching online can actually open new possibilities to innovate their teaching practice.

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Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Interactivity leads to an increase in students engagement and participation To conclude, using digital whiteboards allow you to create a hybrid teaching/learning style that is student-centered and learning friendly. Even shy students will find them useful and will definitely empower their voice.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

If you teach online, you know what I mean. The ease with which it differentiates for student needs, focuses on what’s important (which rarely is a due date), and provides much-needed flexibility has changed the way many of us teach our physical classes. Good online instructors are what we always wished teaching would be.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Pros of AI in Education Online tools have long been used in education, with things like an online ERD tool an effective way to teach students about complex principles such as connectors, shapes, and how diagrams work in practice, which are things they might need in their future careers.

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 2, 2023

Project-based learning is a teaching method that utilizes hands-on learning experiences to help students further develop their skills in various subjects. Regardless of grade level, it can be difficult to keep students engaged throughout project-based lessons.

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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Mirecka-Jakubowska has a contagious passion for learning and urges educators to embrace this new technology. Who’s going to teach them?

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

In the modern world, students are constantly surrounded by technology, both inside and outside of school. Therefore, it is very important to take the time to teach students how to responsibly interact with said technology, especially in terms of how they should conduct themselves on the internet.

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STEM Education Works

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Student engagement has been a topic of discussion for decades. As a former teacher, I hate to admit that even when I was in school I wasn’t engaged nearly as much as I should’ve been. As a student, I felt that my engagement wasn’t important to my grades, and instead, test scores were what mattered. .

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In my current role as a special education teacher at a junior high school in New Orleans, I teach 24 neurodivergent students in three classes across two grades, and I’m a case manager for 14 students. But I can tell there’s more to know about my students. My grandmother and sister found ways to break down that barrier.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While I’m not proud to admit it, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought teaching remotely would be a dream come true. It wasn’t that I didn't value, cherish and miss the face-to-face interactions I had with my students, but because I naively assumed that my more reluctant colleagues would see the light and finally embrace edtech.

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ED Surge

APRIL 22, 2024

This article is part of a three-article series dedicated to harnessing powerful technology for powerful learning. In the articles, we share the perspectives of HP Teaching Fellows. Microsoft Flip allowed students to share their voices through video and audio with backgrounds, filters, stickers, images, and other special effects.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Box Light

MARCH 5, 2024

Clayton County Public Schools (Jonesboro, GA) and Boxlight's partnership spanning over eight years has significantly transformed education by addressing the challenges posed by outdated technology. CCPS faced issues with aging projectors, prompting a strategic collaboration with Boxlight.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The 21st-century classroom is a dynamic, ever-evolving space where cutting-edge technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI), are pushing us all to rethink what students need to learn and how that learning can best be structured to prepare them for the future. Beyond academics, creativity is also essential for career success.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

Teachers can create curiosity in students by posing interesting questions, involving students in real-life problems, and letting them experiment with the subject on their own. Teaching can be very successful when teachers use the student’s intrinsic curiosity to empower them and create a learning passion.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. But are teachers provided the support to do so?

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ED Surge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Student-centered learning leads to quantitative and qualitative benefits , such as increased student engagement in learning and other school activities, higher academic achievement gains and stronger relationships between students and teachers.

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ED Surge

JUNE 23, 2023

At that point in my life, I knew I wanted to teach this style of dance to young people; with the right tools and experience, I knew I could help students understand and learn about their identity and culture the same way I did through Folklorico. Some lost the chance to participate in school plays and performances.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

The technological advances of the past two decades have changed the world, and education is no exception. Today’s students have access to far more knowledge than their parents once found in encyclopedias and on maps. But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn.

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ED Surge

MARCH 15, 2024

A core part of that is preparing students to write out in the real world. Curricular mandates and pressure from school and district leaders, for example, can create a teaching and learning environment that fosters insular, make-work assignments. But there are forces that get in the way. This isn’t a novel idea.

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ED Surge

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. Mrs. Stamey is not alone in her initial reluctance to use technology in her classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 11, 2017

If you have challenging students in your classes, there’s a good chance someone has suggested that you look into Whole Brain Teaching (WBT). Whole Brain Teaching is an active teaching method designed to maximize student engagement in lessons, positive interactions with classmates, and educational fun.

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ED Surge

MARCH 18, 2024

The Reinvent the Classroom HP Teaching Fellows offer insights about integrating games and playful learning in their lessons. Gamer Types in Educational Settings By integrating games and playfulness into education, educators can create a positive and engaging learning environment that stimulates curiosity, motivation and a love for learning.

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ED Surge

JUNE 8, 2023

Campuses are back open as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, but plenty of students continue to take classes online — especially at community colleges. But are these online students as engaged as those in traditional classes? It’s important for faculty to be prepared to teach online,” Garcia told EdSurge.

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Box Light

APRIL 9, 2024

T he integration of advanced technology has become paramount in driving student engagement and achievement. From interactive displays and 3D printers to campus AV solutions, digital signage, and STEM education curriculum, Boxlight offers a comprehensive suite of tools to enhance teaching and learning.

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ED Surge

MARCH 29, 2024

Additionally, faculty members might encounter a learning curve as they integrate AI into their instructional approaches, while the fear of increased plagiarism by students is a valid concern. In this role, Dahlgren aims to leverage the company's talent and technology to support higher education institutions effectively.

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ED Surge

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.

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