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JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: Summary 18 essential digital tools for classrooms, emphasizing their impact on modern education. Backchannel Devices: Enhance classroom communication.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Introducing games into the classroom can engage students in ways that conventional methods often fail to do” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p. Here are five ways to integrate gamification into your classroom, using tools like Quizizz, Gimkit, Quizlet, and Blooket. While engaging, the free version of Gimkit is quite limited.

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Securly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Throughout 2024, we’ve been inspired by countless examples of schools seeking innovative ways to protect students while nurturing their growth. New Leadership, Enduring Commitment After leading Securly for 12 years, co-founder Bharath Madhusudan handed the CEO reins to Tammy Wincup in October 2024.

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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. Explore more by visiting www.securly.com.

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Brochures Trifold brochures are popular for assessing learning on any inquiry topic that expects students to acquire and share knowledge. Greeting cards I use greeting cards as formative assessments of student tech skills. Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Click to view slideshow. Publish/share/print.

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MAY 17, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] “The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

MERIDIAN, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Virtual Academy ( IDVA ) has been recognized as a 2024 Cognia School of Distinction, a program which recognizes preK–12 education institutions that exemplify excellence in education and service to learners.

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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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AUGUST 6, 2024

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Responsive classroom activities can be adapted for technology use. This collaboration strengthens their understanding and retention of the material while building a supportive classroom community. Utilizing tools like Smore for creating engaging class materials. Presentation boards encourage student collaboration and sharing.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

BOSTON In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire Professional Learning or the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs. Dr. Akbar also praised the rubrics and assessments in the courses of study.

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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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AUGUST 29, 2024

7 Fun Lesson Ideas To Start The New Year Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. I Got You Covered Plan a Memorable Back to School Night Ready To Go Back To School?

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AUGUST 2, 2024

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take time this summer to review them with you. You can purchase just the teacher manuals or student workbooks to serve a 1:1 environment, Google Classroom, and hybrid teaching situations.

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JUNE 21, 2024

For example, as an online student, I was able to balance my studies with a full-time job, and as a teacher, multimedia elements and community through discussion forums made my virtual classroom more engaging and interactive. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of.

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JUNE 4, 2024

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods whether they’re in a classroom, the library, one of the tech labs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2025

What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? Specific content generation needs: K-12 teachers are more likely to adopt GenAI materials that can create and build the following types of content: assessments (e.g., test and quiz questions) (34 percent), animations (e.g., textbook readings) (30 percent) and visuals (e.g.,

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their 2024-2025 Grant for Rural Districts where they selected one school to win a free site wide license for unlimited use of their AI-enabled personalized professional learning platform, The Classroom Education Plan© (CEP). The total approximate value of the award is over $10,000.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. Because of this, educators have come to expect students to participate actively in the learning process and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to life. Why does it matter?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

From district office operations to kindergarten classrooms, the integration of AI must be navigated with a moral compass, steering the use of AI toward the collective good while safeguarding against its potential pitfalls. Districts must develop guidelines that balance innovation with responsibility (Holter, Rummel & Skadsem, 2024).

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JANUARY 2, 2024

million views and 2901 comments from about 11,500 followers who read some or all of our 2,454 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. Here’s where you can find us: Twitter: @AskaTechTeacher Facebook: [link] Instagram: @AskaTechTeacher Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The 2024 Educator Confidence Report highlights evolving challenges and opportunities in education, is based on responses from more than 1,200 educators, and touches on critical K-12 issues, including mental health, compensation concerns, and the growing role of digital technologies, including generative AI, in transforming classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2024

Mac Skills Prompt Creation , January 12, 2024, Using Prompt Perfect ‘s Custom GPT I did have to enter and link my account with “prompt perfect.” When assessing the students' work, the grading rubric should take into account their contribution to the assignment, while also imposing penalties for spelling and grammar errors.

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MAY 13, 2024

Let’s explore how each tool can transform the classroom environment and spark a love for learning in every student. Interactive Quizzing Platforms Interactive quizzing platforms are revolutionizing the way educators assess understanding and retention in the classroom.

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MAY 22, 2024

Would you like innovative tech apps, DIY classroom materials, and budget-friendly solutions that save time and cut costs? Adopting Apps That Amplify Learning Efficiency Incorporating technology into your classroom doesn’t necessarily require a hefty investment. Transform assessments into fun learning games with Kahoot!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024. What are the projections for edtech?

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MARCH 28, 2024

This year, it’s March 31, 2024. Classroom Easter Egg Hunt K-5, ESL In this Easter egg hunt, students work in groups to find paper eggs hidden around the room or school. The website contains a lesson plan for teachers with objectives, key concepts, materials required, and assessment suggestions.

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MAY 14, 2024

Adaptive & Individualized Curriculums Artificial intelligence and its power to analyze data and make decisions based on the findings is starting to permeate classrooms. Gamification in the classroom can take on various forms. Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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The Jose Vilson

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Looking forward, we see just up ahead a deluge of midterm exams, benchmark assessments, standardized tests, meetings with parents and fellow educators, and so many events to plan. Or did you want to visit at least one classroom that you rarely get to see? ” is always an appropriate question, in the classroom and outside.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced a host of exciting product updates during a special virtual event led by the companys Chief Product Officer Pete Weir.

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JULY 9, 2024

Here’s a summary on grading assignments with PDF annotation tools: Getting started Grading Providing feedback Saving and sharing Grade Assignments with PDF Annotation Tools As online learning and virtual classrooms gain popularity, educators are turning to new technologies to improve their teaching methods.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1. As students build familiarity with generative AI, teachers will need to explore diverse ways to adopt this technology in the classroom.

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JULY 11, 2024

Hypothetical Small Businesses: From Idea to Execution Imagine a classroom buzzing with entrepreneurial energy where students develop and execute small business ideas. While doing this, they can also engage in risk assessment as you encourage them to think critically. So, how can we prepare our students for future financial stability?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It’s about building lifelong friendships, networking, developing social skills, and discovering who you are outside of the classroom. Take time to assess your academic performance, social satisfaction, and overall well-being. Copyright ©2024 worddreams.wordpress.com – All rights reserved.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

During the November 2024 meeting of CoSNs EdTech Innovation Committee , participants were asked those same questions, and shared their perspectives on what educators should do about the topic. I worry about how the data will be used after the students assessment. Read on for 10 key takeaways from the discussion.

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