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DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Among the services they provide is guidance on assistive technology in schools. What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?

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JUNE 13, 2022

Educational technology is a dynamic field of research and study. This dynamism stems mainly from the constant flow of new educational web technologies and the emergence of novel educational.read more.

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APRIL 5, 2022

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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MAY 17, 2022

And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

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. Copyright ©2022 Askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. –image credit Deposit Photo.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here is Part 2 of his discussion on technology’s place in education: Part II Technology is Here to Stay: A Conversation with Teachers. In my previous post, I wrote about the permanency of technology in the instructional setting for educators. Purposeful selection of technology tools and platforms has become key.

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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. Moreover, the general use of technology has changed. And here lies the problem.

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JULY 31, 2023

During a panel discussion at 1EdTech’s Learning Impact Conference in Anaheim this summer, distinguished educators shed light on their districts' digital transformations and emphasized the crucial role of collaboration, professional development and buy-in to ensure the effective integration of technology and curriculum.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Technology proficiency becomes essential for future success, and connected devices empower students to navigate the modern workplace. — It also sparked a broader conversation about the importance of digital equity and the need for universal access to technology and the internet. In 2020, T-Mobile launched Project 10Million, a $10.7

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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JUNE 14, 2024

Advances in audio technology, such as the ELEVATE system powered by OptiVoice+ ( FrontRow by Boxlight ), are transforming classrooms by delivering crystal-clear sound that supports effective teaching and learning. Poor audio quality can hinder students' ability to develop listening and reading comprehension skills.

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JULY 19, 2023

EdSurge recently posed a question to a panel of Latino educators and an edtech leader: Is educational technology serving the Latino community, particularly its students? It’s not just the product side of technology that needs more Latino representation, Noriega says, it’s also the teaching side. Who Is Edtech Made for?

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AUGUST 21, 2019

If you missed this article over at ReadiLearn , here are my thoughts about teaching technology in kindergarten: Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology. When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. Kindergartners love technology.

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MARCH 7, 2023

Voice technology — especially the use of an AI bot that talks back to the learner — has injected reading practice with the kind of feedback that was only possible with one-on-one tutoring before. The appeal of voice technology as a screening tool, a method for playful reading practice and a strategy for offering feedback is clear.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

With shifting societal norms, advances in technology and evolving pedagogical practices at play, it's no surprise that change is the only constant in education. This requires not only technological acumen but also psychological insight and emotional resilience.

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JUNE 5, 2024

With technological advancements driving change, education now extends beyond traditional classrooms. The post-pandemic world has made integrating technology essential, highlighting the need for innovative teaching methods and tools. This shift has transformed how students and educators interact and learn.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Engaging in research and design work with communities of researchers, practitioners and edtech product developers has led us to define several principles we believe will assist in building learning technology that is attuned to the needs of diverse students and educators, based on modern learning principles and designed for broad adoption and scale.

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JUNE 11, 2024

How does technology serve as an ally in fostering inclusive education? Let’s delve into ways innovative technology supports equitable learning environments. Inclusive education goes beyond mere integration - it’s about ensuring that all students, regardless of their unique circumstances, have equal access to educational opportunities.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We as educators can create a dynamic and effective learning environment by using AI as a tool for feedback and brainstorming and ensuring responsible and critical engagement with technology. However, a big part of classroom management is having positive relationships with my students. We still have to relate to educate.

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MAY 16, 2024

This emphasizes the necessity of captivating and empowering professional development sessions to fully leverage technology's potential. Imagine a brightly lit room with adult learners ready to be inspired by new experiences only for their motivation to be dampened by another static and mundane PowerPoint Presentation.

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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. Dr. Paul Perry, former teacher, administrator, and nonprofit exec, has put together a brief guide for educators looking to expand learning opportunities for students using technology.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Music Technology to the Rescue Before most people compose music, they must master writing and reading music. Fortunately, I discovered Hyperscore , a software program created by a nonprofit organization called New Harmony Line and started by Tod Machover, a musician and music and media at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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JANUARY 23, 2018

The topic is one dear to my heart: How to use technology to teach writing in creative ways. Being organized and using technology well is important to all of us so you’ll get quite a bit of that as well as the latest news & trends. More on Technology and Writing. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years.

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APRIL 12, 2019

I’m off to visit good efriend Norah Colvin over at ReadiLearn to discuss how important technology is even for kindergartners. When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. ” Read on… More on kindergarten and technology.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

In considering the question, Is technology outpacing you? , let’s first look at technology’s place in the current education landscape. We darkly predict that the day will soon arrive when technology erases the need for teachers. But truthfully, technology is less a magic wand than a unicorn. replace teachers.

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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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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The integration of technology has emerged as a pivotal trend in education, reshaping the way educational institutions operate and deliver learning experiences.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

CC-BY provided by author Author Cheryl Robson presents concise biographies of 50 remarkable women who have made significant contributions to the field of technology. These individuals emerge as true champions of change, leaving lasting and indelible marks on the technological landscape.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

We’re hard at work on a high school technology curriculum. If you’d like to be notified when the High School Technology Curriculum is available, click the image below and sign up: We’ve had a lot of requests for this and hope to have it available before the holidays.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Here’s an interesting piece from Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jane Sandwood, on the explosion of wearable technology and its place in the education ecosystem: How Wearable Technology is Changing Education and Easing Disabilities. The vast majority of students are inseparable from the technology that they carry with them daily.

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MAY 25, 2016

This is a question I get often from teachers: Technology is always an extra layer of work in my classroom. The problem was four-fold: students didn’t have the technology foundation to smoothly incorporate digital tools into projects. This provides an easy, natural, resilient, and native way to integrate technology into teaching.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

In the latest episode of Unbox Innovation, host Amy Chodroff talks with Nick Gearing, Training and Development Specialist with EOS Education by Boxlight, about the intricate landscape of technology integration in classrooms, delving into the challenges, triumphs, and the critical need for a unified approach. Here are some highlights:

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AUGUST 10, 2023

By Softbank Robotics New technologies like remote learning platforms, big data, and AI are changing the way students learn (and the way schools are managed). From early childhood, to K-12, to higher education, and beyond, new tech in schools is opening up transformational possibilities for instruction, student support, and school operations.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Horizon Christian Academy (HCA) in Cumming, GA, embarked on a journey to integrate interactive technology into its educational framework, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

One of the wonderful Ask a Tech Teacher contributers, Jenny Wise, is a busy homeschooler who suggested I publish an article about the benefits of technology for the homeschooler. I asked Jenny if she would share how she came to homeschool her children, how technology contributes to her success, and then share resources.

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MARCH 17, 2015

With technology moving out of the lab and into the classroom, it’s becoming a challenge for some teachers to infuse their teaching with tech tools such as websites, educational games, simulations, iPads, Chromebooks, GAFE, and other geeky devices that used to be the purview of a select group of nerdy teachers.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

A few years ago, Neosho School District in Southwest Missouri realized they were in a crisis. Their suicide rates between 2014 and 2018 were well above the national average. In fact, this small district of roughly 4,700 children was averaging two suicides per year. They knew they had to take action.

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