Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Do they work better on their own, with a partner, or in a group? Too often, teachers rely exclusively on the teacher-led, whole group model because that is what they were taught in teacher training programs. Instead, these models create the time and space for teachers to work directly with individual or small groups of students.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

In this post, I’ll review a collection of the technology tools teachers can use to engage groups of learners online. Requiring students to produce something tangible provides the teacher with informal data about how the group performed and creates urgency around the work. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms. for a unit or text.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

The PD series provides every educator, especially those from under-resourced communities, the access and materials needed to transform teaching during COVID-19 and beyond. He is a co-leader of the Ohio Google Educator Group (GEG) at tiny.cc/geg-ohio Check it out at coolcatteacher.com/tgr.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 12, 2024

Training and Usability Issues: Even when schools manage to invest in new technologies, training staff to use them effectively can be a significant hurdle. A good centralized device management solution allows IT administrators to group campus devices and send specific content to different display subgroups.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Decide as a group or individually how many panels (the square boxes that relate a scene) will be allowed. 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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. The reasons were varied (teacher training, infrastructure, and professional support to name a few), but one of the most prominent was money. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Each of these five game development platforms offers unique features that cater to different age groups and skill levels. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Have them explain their reasoning, discuss solutions in groups, or apply concepts in real-world scenarios. Pair AI-driven practice with group work, discussions, and hands-on activities. Read books, watch educational videos, join study groups, or work on hands-on projects to reinforce your learning.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 13, 2020

For more than six years, we’ve worked to close the homework gap , ensuring that all students have equitable access to the internet and technology for powerful learning opportunities outside of the classroom, augmenting what is available in school. As so many work to make that happen, we’ll be here to continue to support every learner.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

They take only a few minutes and are also offered in a team-based setup if that works better for your group. Include someone who looks alone or left out into a group activity. You don’t even need to create an account to access them. Kindnesses include: Help a colleague finish a job.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

For my STEAM course, in particular, this year required a bit more exploration to find resources that would be accessible to students regardless of whether they were in virtual or hybrid environments. AIWS offers three flagship AI courses based on age group. Read more: How to get started with hybrid teaching. Rex Academy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2023

01 AI Acronym Chat GPT Stands for "Chat-based generative pre-trained transformer." It was trained by written material ON THE WEB (more on this later) (Pre-Trained) Point 3. When they initially trained Chat GPT, not everything could be vetted by a human and so no one told whether the information was fact or fiction.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Read more: 4 Things any teacher training program should include from now on. The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. For decades, students from minority groups feel that business school is out of reach.

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Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

Visibility during a variety of learning situations Lisa Prado also uses Hpara Highlights when shes away from the classroom for a professional training day and another educator is covering her class. Because I have school site access, I can go in when we are concerned about a student and create a separate group to monitor them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

Implement group projects that require students to work together outside of class time. Online Clubs and Interest Groups. From book clubs to coding groups, these extracurricular activities provide informal spaces for students to connect over common passions. Encourage the formation of student-led clubs based on shared interests.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. With that being said, metaverse learning is a relatively new concept and one that many educators are still getting to grips with.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 29, 2022

These innovative institutions are: focused on supporting social mobility for poverty-impacted rural learners; prioritizing outreach to communities of color, returning citizens, and women; designing affordable, flexible, and meaningful skills training through micro-credentials; and. Read the complete UMS case study here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2023

Better engagement, reduced pressure on students, and easy accessibility to learning are some of the many benefits that the education sector is receiving through technology. Moreover, artificial intelligence will allow education providers to offer a more customized experience to different learning groups.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

As I was planning my presentation, I knew I wanted to engage the group attending my lecture. The audience can use any device to access Mentimeter. This word association activity creates clarity about what the group is thinking about a particular issue or topic. The chat window can be hard to manage while also presenting.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

My vision was to increase access and equity in a science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) curriculum for elementary students. Teachers are the key to success with a 3D printing program, so they need training and support along the way. Once you have a vision, every action flows from that ideology.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? . Schools can empower their staff by providing extensive training, outlining clear goals and expectations and offering helpful resources. . 1 priority. . One of respondents’ top concerns was technological infrastructure.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 6, 2020

1 The Whole Group Welcome. Building a community is crucial, but the whole group welcome is not a particularly effective strategy. Instead of a whole group welcome that can eat up five minutes and only engages a handful of students, two-minute talks are short and give every student a chance to engage in a quick conversation. #2

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. The reasons were varied (teacher training, infrastructure, and professional support to name a few), but one of the most prominent was money. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website.

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Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2021

Codefi Foundation on Rural Innovation is focused on expanding access to digital jobs in software development for high-poverty communities. Students will have 24/7 access to the platform, progressing through the content at a pace suited to them. Funding for this project is generously provided by Ascendium Education Group.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

Websites like Khan Academy or Quizlet provide access to lectures, practice tests, and flashcards among other things. Tools like Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams enable virtual study groups, where you can discuss topics, quiz each other, and share resources. They can also sync across devices for easy access anywhere.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2024

The basic plan is free, which allows you to create engaging quizzes that students can participate in using any device with internet access. Organizing Group Projects for Maximum Impact Group projects are a way of encouraging teamwork – with the added benefit that they can help stretch resources further.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Recently, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of international educators in Dubai grappling with these challenges. How do teachers ensure that instruction and facilitation of learning are accessible, inclusive, and equitable? This includes higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

While traditional professional development is important — in-person and group education — today’s teachers need access to fast approaching and more relevant opportunities that cater to their personal goals. . Administrators may be baffled by those results, but they shouldn’t be. .

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Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2025

According to new research from Project Tomorrow and Thorndike Press from Gale, part of Cengage Group, large print books can improve students reading achievement levels and attitudes toward reading. When asked if they wanted more large print titles easily accessible by students, 100 percent of teachers said yes.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 23, 2020

There are many things to consider, including setting up a pilot program, onboarding, and training teachers on how to effectively use the new LMS. Having the right LMS helps you keep track of student progress, reduce costs, and even improve teacher training. A good training system for teachers takes into account their busy schedules.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Gale , part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing , have partnered to bring the professional development (PD) resources of best-selling author, leadership coach, and K-12 professional learning expert, Jimmy Casas , to school districts nationwide via the Gale eBooks platform. CHICAGO & FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Access to resources Technology opens up a world of resources beyond textbooks. Learners can access endless articles, websites, research databases, educational videos and online tutorials anytime on any device. She wants learners to perform research while collaborating on group projects about the solar system. For example, Ms.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2024

Creating “universal” access to high-quality pre-K will require a massive, long-term public investment (as much as $33 billion, according to NIEER). In the near term, states can increase access by leveraging the existing infrastructure for providing pre-K in the home-based programs that already serve many rural families.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 11, 2020

But implementation requires that care is taken to ensure that 1) every student has access and they know how to use it, and 2) the online experiences are powerful and meaningful. The digital learning gap is caused by differences in how learners access technology, both in and out of school, and in how technology is used for learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2024

Teaching Credentials : Prioritize tutors with teaching certificates or licenses, ensuring they’re trained in effective instructional strategies. Age Group Familiarity : Select someone experienced with teaching children in your child’s age group, as pedagogy varies significantly between elementary and high school levels.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals. Schools, he noted, should take some responsibility to train students on how they can help keep their data safe from cybercriminals. Why K–12 Students’ Data is Valuable to Cyberattackers . Make VPN Your Friend.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

We should not risk loss of control of our civilization (But then again, who can really claim control as we indiscriminately launch satellites into a largely unregulated space above the earth and provide Internet access to every corner, some of which may or may not want to be on the grid.) Endorse anything they want?

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