Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. Parents can sign up home accounts to help students keep track of favorite books. Access this catalog via the website.

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Tom Murray

MAY 23, 2018

Over the past few years, districts have been working diligently to close the access gap (coined in D.C. The statistics regarding the need are clear and I believe that equity in access is one of the main issues facing school leaders today. EveryoneOn.org is a non-profit that works to support families in obtaining access at home.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 15, 2014

Learning to Go also contains editable handouts and rubrics that are mobile-friendly. Here are a few of the ideas I talked about during my presentation: Mobile Show and Tell - Divide students into small groups (3 to 5 students). Recreate a Photo - Students choose one of the Mobile Show and Tell images to recreate as a group.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 30, 2016

You can click to download the pdfs of the slides and access my bookmarks. Mobile Learning- Find activities in my book, Learning to Go ! Learning Missions- Check out my new book in 2017, Hacking Digital Learning: 10 Missions That Skyrocket Achievement in Any Class ! Hope you have an incredible teaching year in 2017!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 14, 2014

Part of the Byte-sized Potential and Mobile Learning categories. Millions around the world read, create, produce, direct, summarize, translate, edit, and share outside of learning institutions everyday on their mobile devices or through the web. You can access my recorded webinar here and download my slides.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. There is one bright spot in this story: Online books. Here are eight sites that offer free books for kids to adults: Bookopolis. Access this catalog via the website.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

As some of you may have realized by now, Dean Shareski and I have a new book out. If schools are to genuinely prepare graduates to be powerful lifelong learners, they must stop blocking mobile devices, digital environments, and online communities out of fear, nostalgia, or concerns about maintaining control. Happy reading!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2019

The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks).

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2020

Although research for the new report was largely conducted before the spread of COVID-19, its authors note that the pandemic will likely make learners even “more mobile, moving in and out of formal education as their job, health, and family situations change.” the fact that not everyone can access digital technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Mobile learning provides enhanced collaboration among learners, access to information, and a deeper contextualization of learning. Koole (2009) No one will deny the impact that mobile is having on the world. Over the years I have written extensively on the topic, including a chapter in my new book Uncommon Learning.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

These include impairments in hearing, vision and mobility. Lack of physical access. They have the potential to improve accessibility. It guarantees access to a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment to every child with a disability. EdTech and the Challenges of Special Needs Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Kids were not only learning about construction and building and architecture, they were pulling out books to research designs, working together, discussing and learning from each other,” Michele Kirschenbaum, the librarian at PS 452, who was awarded a makerspace kit from the Department of Education’s Office of Library Services, told UTF.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

This post is the first in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. My book will focus on each of these elements as part of a change process. Chapter 5 in my book takes a critical look at how digital leaders communicate.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 26, 2014

One of the reflection activities in my new book, The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers , is to visually map an idea. They can keep these notes in the cloud so they can access them anywhere or on the go and they can also share them with others or create notes collaboratively with their peers. and examples of how the concept impacts them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

To prevent this, teachers try approaches such as summer book reports, but students complain they intrude on their summer time. Share it in a teacher-provided summer activity folder (this should be quick to use, maybe through Google Drive if students have access to that). When teachers make it optional, many don’t participate.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2018

In my book, Blended Learning in Action , I included a chapter on the Whole Group Rotation, which is a modern spin on the Lab Rotation. The term “blended learning” is an umbrella that encompasses many different models that combine active, engaged learning online with active, engage learning offline.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks).

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Even small changes in classroom design that celebrate diversity and enhance accessibility can make a big difference in creating a truly inclusive environment. Ensuring Accessibility Inclusive classroom design starts with the physical setup.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Gaps also exist between high-performing and low-performing public schools based on differences in access to funding and resources, community engagement and commitment, and the ability and willingness of district and school leaders to embrace innovation and try new strategies. These present as follows: 1. school and library to the internet.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 7, 2015

During one of my teaching internships, my mentor had us create books we read to children from the Boys and Girls Club. I still have my construction paper book with my poor drawings. This holiday season we can get them to create digital books that help others. More Book Ideas. Books to help local museums or charities.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

I am very excited about my upcoming book titled “ Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times ” which will be published by Corwin Press. The entire book looks at leadership through the lens of practitioners in the digital age. Change Corwin Digital Leadership educational leadership educational technology Innovation'

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. Novel Effect is an amazing iOS app to use when reading popular children’s books or poetry. Make different types of reading materials accessible and available to learners.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The popular classroom tool Book Creator recently dropped two big updates which teachers will be excited about. If you’re someone who has traditionally relied on PDFs and worksheets to aid learning in the classroom, it’s now time to bring those PDFs to life in Book Creator! What are the benefits of adding PDFs to Book Creator?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

More dollars are being invested in it, partly for the equity and access it brings to all students, regardless of their school or circumstances. Well see more and more high-quality digital resources, co-created with and for youth, most of which they can access anytime, for free, on their phones or other mobile devices.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2013

Competition resulting from the continuous evolution of tablets, laptops, and now Chrome books, puts schools in a better position to make large-scale investments in mobile technology. Advocates for 1:1 programs will claim that it is the only way to go as it ensures equitable access to all students regardless of socioeconomic status.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

From books to tablets or slates to interactive whiteboards, humans have used learning tools for as long as we have had formal education. . Then books showed up on the scene. Books allowed people to store knowledge externally without having to remember every fact. See this article on how ebooks stack up to paper books.).

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Digital Promise

MARCH 4, 2021

One thing we can do fundamentally for the future of education is to make sure we have the level of equity play that gives every young person access to an amazing education that’s not just focused on academic development, but on the whole child. We can’t just drop boxes of technology on kids’ doorsteps and walk away.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 14, 2019

From lively urban centers, vibrant suburbs, expansive rural regions, and districts encompassing all three, our incoming 2019-2020 members are early adopters, pioneers, and innovators working toward ensuring equity and access for all students, with an emphasis on serving their most marginalized student populations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Provide mobile hotspots distributed by school. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2016

All teachers who feel they are on a mission to provide meaningful learning are rockstars in my book. Join me virtually for a free webinar broadcast at the Badge Summit, Moving with Mobile Devices at 1pm Denver/2pmCT/3pmET/8pmUK. Click to access that resource! Team Mobile Learning Implementation Resources.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Technology Integration: By integrating computers, tablets, interactive displays , and other forms of EdTech , active learning spaces provide access to a wealth of information and interactive experiences, making lessons dynamic and engaging. Accessibility: Arrange furniture for easy movement, especially for students using mobility aids.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

One of the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic was that many families didn’t have reliable internet access at home. And even before the pandemic, educators were working to close the “ homework gap, ” the divide between students who can easily log on at home to access critical school materials and those who lack reliable home internet.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2017

The Power of a Plant Book Giveaway Contest. *. We have a Green Bronx Machine mobile classroom kitchen. That is the mantra and the premise behind my book, The Power of a Plant: A Teacher’s Odyssey to Grow Healthy Minds and Schools. It has letters from students, letters from teachers, 45 luminaries have blurbed the book.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2016

Keep scrolling to access the bookmarks. Check out Jase’s free song lyric book. ebook, Learning to Go , which has digital/mobile activities for any device and editable/printable handouts and rubrics. Click to access that resource! Feel free to download the slides of my webinar, Music to My Ears: Learning with Songs.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 26, 2014

One of the reflection activities in my new book, The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers , is to visually map an idea. They can keep these notes in the cloud so they can access them anywhere or on the go and they can also share them with others or create notes collaboratively with their peers. and examples of how the concept impacts them.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

If you are wondering how it works in practice, here’s a good example: Duolingo is a free mobile app that helps students to learn foreign languages. The same gamification principle counts for many other subjects and the corresponding mobile apps, making this learning strategy universal. Robot teachers.

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