Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This series will spotlight what writers are talking about as well as literary-focused monthly events. I’ll keep the posts brief though I may return to one or more later in the year depending upon world events. Did I miss an event in the literary world? I can’t wait to see how this-all comes out. Let’s talk!

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Neo LMS

JUNE 2, 2020

Choosing the right tools or deciding upon specific methods to use can be a challenge in our regular classroom space; however, as we well know, we need to be mindful of our students’ needs and access to the right resources. There are ideas to get started with right away in Flipgrid’s Disco Library.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2022

Originally started by the National Endowment for Financial Education, it transitioned from being a one-day event to an entire month-long celebration. The Jump$tart Coalition took over the planning of the event in order to raise financial literacy awareness and promote financial education. . Play Money Magic .

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2021

But after seeing a flyer for Remake Learning Days, she and her daughter attended the event and began to discover a region’s worth of creative learning opportunities like it. The festival will look a bit different this year due to the pandemic—many of the events are virtual or will happen outdoors in a COVID-safe way.

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2018

Will we wander through VR stacks in the library of the future? Will the library’s computer lab become a makerspace? Those were just a couple of the questions raised on Tuesday, February 27 when the #DLNchat community got together to discuss: What Is the Role of Libraries in Digital Learning Innovation?

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The High School Starleague organizes events that include league play, online tourneys, inter-school scrimmages, and live charity events. It also provides sanctioned smash events. Even if your state or country has an esports league, your club may still want to find more competitive events. Accessed 4.17.18

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

Three years ago, Darlene Thomas-Burroughs, branch manager of the Hardeeville Library in the rural town of Hardeeville, South Carolina, heard about a new way that library employees could help kids boost their reading scores. In rural places, the library and the school are the hubs,” Gentry said. “Our

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Teachers can use templates created by educators and available from the library or add interactive questions and formative assessments, such as multiple choice, draw response, drag and drop, open discussion questions, and more. Nearpod also has a library full of virtual field trips, interactives, and 3D images the entire class can enjoy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

When Microsoft Publisher came out a lifetime ago, it was the first major desktop publishing effort to blend layout, colors, and multimedia that was accessible to everyone. There’s no cost for basic (a yearly cost for premium) to use the thousands of free illustrations and images in the Canva library or uploading your own.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

The UC Davis California History Social Science Project frames current events within their historical context , connecting students’ present to the past. And, if I was stuck for an idea for class, I could access the Social Studies lesson plans at Educade or the 400+ lesson plans at the EDSITEment! Let’s take maps, for example.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. However, the challenge lies in addressing disparities in access, especially in underserved communities where internet connectivity is crucial.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 27, 2019

We have weekly events like intergenerational library times, which allow Grands and kids to bond over their shared love of reading books and storytelling. Students in the library with a Grand. As a class, we thought about what “equal access” really means for us all, and more specifically, for the Grands.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

Share local learning events around the city. Find these events listed by the local library, the community events calendar, Facebook local events, the children’s events website, the tourist website, the local newspaper or the parks and recreation websites. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Even with little access to technology teachers can add background music to a story or show students a short clip to spark conversation or inspire ideas for writing. I regularly share free web tools, resources, and tips on ESL Library to help teachers find great resources to use with their learners. 18+ Resources & Activities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

That was one of my first Random Acts of Kindness, the feel-good event started in 1995. Here are activities you can do to promote this event: Use a calendar. You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. What Would You Do? Peer Pressure. Self-Esteem.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 12, 2024

This includes having emergency alert apps for real-time updates and instructions, access control systems to manage who enters campus buildings, and mass notification systems to quickly spread important information. Schools can also livestream mental well-being workshops and seminars across campus displays , making them more accessible.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2024

A well-structured schedule helps maintain the reliability and accessibility of the Genius Bar, making it a dependable resource for the school community. Hosting a launch event or demo sessions where students can see the Genius Bar in action is another effective way to generate interest and encourage participation.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Once simply a quiet space to check out books, libraries have evolved to provide students with a holistic and interactive learning experience. Libraries now incorporate mixed-use furniture, movable partitions, and diverse seating arrangements to create spaces that can be easily reconfigured to accommodate various group sizes and activities.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

But here’s where it gets really exciting: AI is making personalized learning more accessible than ever. Start with something simple, like Socratic by Google , which helps students with homework across different subjects—whether it’s breaking down math equations, answering tricky science questions, or researching historical events.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 3, 2019

However, many informal learning programs compound the privilege of those with access to them while traditionally underserved students are often denied the safe spaces and additional learning opportunities that OST learning experiences can provide. The events will be held in regions across the country this spring. (If

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

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). Grades 3+: Read current events on a kid-friendly website like Newsela. This doesn’t require a library. Kids will love having a valid reason to use Mom’s smartphone camera.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

Offline, teachers can join local teachers’ associations, or connect with other educators in their area through professional development opportunities or networking events. Interactive Educational Content A second component that plays an important role in building a robust educational ecosystem is the educational content itself.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

You can also make it easier for students by showing them how to take notes more efficiently and uploading learning materials on a learning platform that can be accessed often. Edtech can really help you organize the learning content to be accessed online. You can also track their progress and see who accessed the lessons.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Also, access a library of free clipart, fonts, graphics and backgrounds. Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com ! Teaching with Infographics from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Web Tools and Apps. Piktochart has several templates for creating infographics. Infogr.am is an infographic creator with graphs and templates.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Smart Classrooms have become popular because they provide a flexible, self-paced learning environment; one that levels the playing field for students by making education more accessible to all types of learners. The post Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

However, if you’re not into the idea of social media, Youtube, or a public blog, you can use a simple library of items that students can have access to such as Google Drive, or something more advanced such as your school’s learning management system. Make it an event. Organizing read-alongs.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 26, 2019

In an age of digital formats, quick texts (and the associated degradation of spelling and grammar), online content, blogs and posts, many in the education, publishing and library sectors — as well as broader cultural institutions — are wondering and worrying about the future of literature. The implications of teaching literature in HE today.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In the past, digital signage has largely been associated with use in public spaces, high-end offices, and the events industry. Digital content can provide teachers and students with important information, which could include news, upcoming events, directions, weather information, and more. . myViewBoard Manager. Effective management.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 19, 2023

Decreases the Importance of Location One of the biggest plus points connected to web conferencing is the removal of physical or geographical location as a barrier when it comes to meetings, group discussions, events, and collaborative sessions. The post Advantages and Disadvantages of Web Conferencing appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. Digital resources can play a significant role in expanding the accessibility of diverse materials.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Access a library of shapes, containers, stylized fonts and more. With the free version get access to 3 documents with up to 3 collaborators. Teachers create a web wall where they can post questions, pdfs, files, audio, video, and images for students to quickly access on any device by clicking a url or scanning a QR code.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 8, 2024

This benefit is further enhanced with an All-in-One LED Display , such as the ones provided by ViewSonic, w hose modular design ensures full front-access maintenance capability, further streamlining maintenance and enabling quick and easy replacement of individual modules using an intuitive tool.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. Instead, people use a digital calendar that automatically syncs life events across all of their digital devices. Enter them to an easily accessible digital calendar like Google Calendar and share with students, parents, and interested stakeholders.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2017

This is great for students who don’t have access to the Internet (or WiFi) at home. It’s free, installs quickly, and provides tools to create class notebooks, add students (and teacher collaborators), review student work, distribute content (from the content library), share pages and sections from the teacher account, and more.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This makes the metaverse an accessible tool that many students may benefit from, both educationally and socially. . Some areas, such as online shopping or events like concerts are already impacted by the emergence of metaverse platforms, while other areas, such as these listed below, are yet to see an impact: . ViewSonic Education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Here are activities you can do to promote this event: Use a calendar To get students thinking of random acts of kindness as part of who they are, encourage them to do at least one every day. You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Find a Little Free Library and donate some books. Donate blood. Try it once.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Foldable All-in-One LED Display is the highly anticipated answer for museums, resorts, and event spaces. Every corner can now become canvas and every event can turn into an extraordinary spectacle. You can easily adapt it to various events and spaces, without requiring any additional parts or cords.

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