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APRIL 24, 2019

Students can use Google Earth to take a virtual tour of a zoo or a blog to collaborate on class research. This vast landscape of resources is offered digitally, freely (often), and equitably (hopefully), but to take that cerebral trek through the online world, children must know how to do it safely, securely, and responsibly.

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MARCH 24, 2025

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. Inclusivity and Technology : Be an Author Month emphasizes accessibility, leveraging technology to ensure all students can participate. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month here. Copyright 2025 askatechteacher.com All rights reserved.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Geographic Reach : Students from urban, suburban, and rural areas are enrolling in virtual high schools, with significant growth in rural areas where access to advanced courses may be limited. Access and Equity : Ensuring all students have equal access to technology and high-speed internet is a significant concern.

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JUNE 12, 2023

There are several great programs available to guide students through this process ( Common Sense’s Digital Passpor t, Carnegie CyberAcademy , K-8 Digital Citizenship ). I’ve collected a long list of resources here : K-HS Digital Citizenship Resources Today, we focus on Kindergarten–1st Grade.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By incorporating tools designed to support their unique challenges, you empower them to access learning more independently and effectively. Consider how screen readers can open up digital content for visually impaired students or how hearing aids and FM systems enhance auditory access in the classroom for those with hearing impairments.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Geography Awareness Week is supported by access to materials and resources for teachers, parents, community activists, and all geographically minded global citizens. 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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OCTOBER 14, 2021

October has become the month where educators participate in events focused on digital citizenship. From October 1-31, activities are available to join in, whether for a day like during the DigCitSummit held last year, or an entire Digital Citizenship Week event, or Twitter chats and webinars focused on digital citizenship.

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JULY 13, 2021

Today’s tip: Speed up MS Office with the Quick Access Toolbar. Earlier versions don’t include the Quick Access toolbar. Check off those you want on the Quick Access toolbar. Category: MS Office. Q: I tend to do the same actions over and over in MS Office. How do I make that easier? First, you need Office 2007 or later.

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JANUARY 24, 2022

Today’s tip: Speed up MSO with Quick Access Toolbar. Earlier versions don’t include the Quick Access toolbar. Select those you want on the Quick Access toolbar. Category: MS Office. Q: I tend to do the same actions over and over in MS Office. How do I make that easier? First, you need Office 2007 or later. I choose below.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Their code can be copied into most blogs, wikis, and websites or used from the Wolfram-Alpha site. 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.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

In fact,because parents feel you are more accessible, always willing to discuss their child, they become less demanding. 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. I might even arrange virtual meetings.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In an era where technology and digital platforms are integral to our everyday lives, the role of digital citizenship is ever more critical. This is especially true in educational settings, where equipping students with digital citizenship skills is essential for their safe and responsible navigation of the digital landscape.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

Access to Resources : Use books, audiovisual materials, and worksheets provided by the academy to learn intensively. Spend at least 15-30 minutes of your day reviewing flashcards during your downtime, reading a short blog or article in the language, or recording yourself speaking and listening to it.

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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. Students have become digital citizens. The question is: How do they thrive in the digital world? The skills used in yesterday’s physical world transfer to today’s digital world.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 21, 2020

Here are five tools that offer a lot of possibilities for students to create, to explore, to develop digital citizenship skills, and which promote social-emotional learning (SEL) skills as well. Initially I used it only for curating blogs and other resources that I wanted to quickly find. CoSpaces EDU.

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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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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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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The NEO Blog turns three the day after tomorrow! But since November 17 is a Saturday this year and we’re not talking about the celebration of a toddler’s birthday but about that of a blog, the NEO team decided to do something special about it today! Top 10 NEO Blog posts. And so ends our list of best performing NEO Blog posts.

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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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JULY 13, 2022

Nearpod –access lessons from mobile device or desktop. 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. CK-12 — and differentiate for student learning styles. Educreations. LearnZillion.

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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. Split View Gesture : While in an app, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Dock.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By presenting information in various ways, educators can ensure that all students access content. 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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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Blogging fosters communication and feedback among classmates. Creative Teaching Tools: Utilizing platforms like Smore helps educators design visually appealing and informative materials that enhance communication with students and parents, making learning more accessible. Presentation boards encourage student collaboration and sharing.

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MAY 13, 2019

Citizenship encompasses digital citizenship and the importance of lateral reading are three of the motivating topics tackled today with education thought-leader Dr. Alec Couros. Blog: [link] Twitter: @courosa Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

If you are an avid reader of this blog, you have seen examples of what I am talking about in terms of the use of time, differentiation, purposeful integration of technology, and educator collaboration. This makes it easier for teachers to access student work and provide timely, consistent, formative feedback.

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JANUARY 11, 2023

Here’s how you access it: Click the Windows Key and V. Note: If you click through to the original article, you’ll have to scroll down a bit because this was posted under ‘What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog’ Tech Tip: Get Rid of Spam in Text Messages. Tech Tip: The Windows Clipboard.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

How Smart Tech and IoT are Making Educational Spaces More Accessible. 3 Great Special Needs Digital Tools. 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. Favorite Shortkeys for Special Needs.

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MARCH 22, 2024

How do I access the Start button when that happens? The content presented in this blog is the result of my 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.” Share it in the comments below.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Enter dates and embed the widget in the class blog or website. class calendar created in Google Docs–edited by anyone with permissions (you, grade-level teachers, older students) and embedded into class websites, blogs. Watch what a difference they make: Online sign-ups for conferences, parent helpers, project presentation dates.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. Build autonomy, self-management and digital citizenship.

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MAY 6, 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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OCTOBER 12, 2021

The pandemic has changed teaching in many ways–remove vs. in-person vs. hybrid for one, the need for internet access in homes for another. 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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MARCH 31, 2023

You might even make more than one backup to external storage devices and keep the two copies in different places (providing protection and access to your data even if one of the backup devices is destroyed or inaccessible. To back up PC /Windows, use Windows Backup: Click the start button.

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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. It’s easy to get started and just as easy to use making it the perfect tool for busy teachers and students who have lots to do besides keyboarding.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Which tools assist us by providing access to real-time feedback? In addition to the traditional homework assignments, projects, and tests that we use to determine where students are in the learning process, we have access to more tools and methods than ever before. Blogging has been effective in my Spanish classes for years.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

While students’ access to information is highly beneficial for learning, technology also exposes them to mental, emotional, and psychological risks that, when left unchecked, can have long-term consequences. Teaching students about the importance of well-being in the digital age is vital.

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JUNE 19, 2024

No longer bound by geography, students can access diverse resources and personalized support while parents can stay connected with teachers effortlessly. As we explore this transformation, it’s clear that the future of education is not just digital—it’s dynamic, inclusive, and limitless. Key advantages include: Increased Accessibility.

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