Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

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. This year, for that special day, give your technology specialist a gift they will truly appreciate.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2025

Heres the countdown of the top EdSurge stories about the college world in 2024, based on readership. And when did so many high school students start taking community college courses (and what does that mean for college access)? Weve been crunching the numbers, and your votes are in. Thanks for reading! What Brings Gen Z to the Library?

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 5, 2024

Department of Education released the nation’s signature educational technology policy document — “2024 National Educational Technology Plan: A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design and Use Divides.”

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] School leaders and technology administrators are entrusted with setting up digital learning for success. Lets take a look back at your favorite 2024 Hpara product updates. For example, Will is a technology administrator for his school district.

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Securly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For K-12 edtech leaders, the start of the 2024-25 school year brought some familiar pressures, like systems to deploy and staff to train. The CoSN 2024 State of EdTech District Leadership report sheds additional light on these issues and the unique challenges they present. However, understanding these challenges is just the first step.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As the 2024-2025 school year begins, students return to classes, digital assignments and cloud-based educational technology tools. Lessons explore emerging technologies while striving to facilitate collaboration and engagement. There is the ability to access information, and there are privacy concerns,” says Teddy…

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

And while the increase in states requiring computer science education is encouraging, millions of students still lack the access necessary to learn, and most states have yet to make it a graduation requirement. Eleven states now require students to earn credit in computer science to graduate from high school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In fact,because parents feel you are more accessible, always willing to discuss their child, they become less demanding. I don’t expect many parents to take me up on this offer, but I will welcome those who want to drop by to see what exactly a Technology class looks like. I might even arrange virtual meetings. I like that.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

According to the “2024 National Educational Technology Plan: A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design and Use Divides,” many of today’s technology-focused professional development offerings for teachers are “little more than training on basic functions.”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Charlotte, NC — For observances of National STEM Day 2024, global edtech leader Discovery Education and select partners offer a curated collection of free resources to engage students in STEM education. million in the 2023-2024 school year alone, 65% of which are from Title I schools. million students, including 2.97

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

Recently, the topic received renewed attention in the 2024 update to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Educational Technology Plan, which underscores its continued importance. The plan delves deeply into shrinking three types of digital inequity: the digital use divide, the digital design divide and the digital access divide.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 25, 2024

Because after all, when you understand your unique teaching style, you can choose how to best integrate technology into your classroom. As a classroom teacher, I tried my best to be adaptable and make sure students had access to resources that provided a deeper learning experience. But what does this look like in action?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

What makes an educational technology tool suited for the modern classroom? K–12 educators, administrators and IT professionals want students to have access to the most modern and educationally beneficial technologies, but identifying those products in a sea of solutions can be overwhelming. They shared how the…

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access–it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, executive director at SETDA. ” The report provides specific policy recommendations to close the digital divide in education. .

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2025

As we look back at the K-12 stories that resonated the most with our readers last year, a trend quickly emerges: 2024 was the year of the personal essay. Here are the most popular K-12 stories of 2024. Its goal was to make access to algebra, a gateway to more advanced math classes, standardized and thus more equitable.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

However, this rapid growth of technology is also creating a new digital divide that could widen the existing equity gaps among students from different socio-economic backgrounds. Although equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem, professional learning offers a solution. AI has the power to revolutionize education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Here’s how to create a widget Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one like these related to the holiday (you may have to query ‘holiday’) or another of your choice. Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has come up with the best little-known LMS platforms for 2024. In this guide, we will delve into the intricacies of choosing the best LMS for schools in 2024, highlighting the top 5 platforms that stand out in the competitive market. Top 5 LMS for Schools in 2024 1.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

one of the nation’s leading technology-based education companies, has been honored as a Company of the Year by the 2024 BIG Awards for Business. The recognition highlights Stride’s commitment to delivering accessible, personalized, and career-centric virtual learning experiences. RESTON, Va.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of. Online learning breaks down geographical barriers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

While experts acknowledge risks such as bias and access disparities, they foresee AI-driven assessments reshaping education by tailoring tests to individual needs and promoting deeper learning. Full Story: The Hechinger Report (4/11) –Image credit Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Key points: It is critical to monitor AI systems for bias and impact on student groups AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning AI’s transformative role in accessibility For more news on AI and bias, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the quickly evolving landscape of AI, education stands at the forefront.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There are great reasons to use online videos to learn math: Visual Learning: for many, this makes complex topics easier to understand Flexibility: access content at their own pace Engagement: engaging and interactive Review and Replay: revisit specific sections of a video as many times as needed to reinforce understanding.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This generation’s children are going to need to be lifelong learners and adapt to changes as technologies move us forward. By presenting information in various ways, educators can ensure that all students access content. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Notification Center Gesture : Swipe down from the top edge of the screen (except the top-right corner) to access Notification Center, where you can view and manage notifications. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Copyright ©2024 worddreams.wordpress.com – All rights reserved.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Unity Playground teaches core concepts like object movement, collision detection, and character animation, giving young coders a taste of real game development in a way that’s accessible and fun. –image credit Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2024

Benefits of a School License provide an overarching curriculum map for using technology in your school provide access to full text PDF from every digital device in your school, 24 hours a day. 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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Technology use in education has seen a massive 226% surge over the past five years that spans classroom and homework. who still may not have reliable internet access at all, according to the FCC. . — Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7 but even with that progress the need for connectivity has only continued to rise.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands. AI technologies can also help students who struggle with specific writing processes maintain a consistent writing quality. This reliance may hinder their performance in timed examinations or in-class tasks without AI technologies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

No longer bound by geography, students can access diverse resources and personalized support while parents can stay connected with teachers effortlessly. These sessions, powered by advances in AI tools and video conferencing technology, provide a wealth of resources that were previously unavailable. Personalized Learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Key points: Education in 2025 will prioritize the unique needs of each student more than ever before Information literacy is key in the age of AI Where AI and multimodal learning will go in 2025 For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub 2024 has been a transformative year within education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2024

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarized by NoteGPT Highlights Engaging with technology enhances student learning and excitement. Responsive classroom activities can be adapted for technology use. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2024

How do I access the Start button when that happens? Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Copyright ©2024 worddreams.wordpress.com – All rights reserved. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Today’s tip: Where Did the Taskbar Go? Share it in the comments below.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

14 Essential Digital Tools for Educators to Streamline Daily Activities In 2024’s fast-paced educational environment, teachers and all those in the academe face the daily challenge of managing their school or course’s efficiency. Top 14 Educators’ Tools in 2024 Google Classroom One versatile platform that tops the bill is Google Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 21, 2024

KidzType also has a link where students can access a wide variety of keyboarding games to mix in with the tests. With KidzType, students have easy access to all of these. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Click to view slideshow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

Leveraging Technology for Community Building One of the keys to successful community building in virtual schools lies in creatively using technology. As these technologies become more accessible, they offer unique opportunities for creating immersive, shared experiences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

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