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Book Review–My Secret EdTech diary

Ask a Tech Teacher

Excellent topics that couldn’t possibly be thorough covered in one book so a diary approach seems like a good option, ideas offered through a wide lens. The book would be too long for most readers if offered as a deep dive. A couple of tips on reading this book: Don’t skip the Forward. Voices aligned. Which is good.

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Teacher-Authors–Join me to launch my Indie Book

Ask a Tech Teacher

She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in education, an Amazon Vine Voice , and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics. Each day, I’ll post a short introduction to the host. It’ll include a link to their blog.

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

There is one bright spot in this story: Online books. 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. Kids can even watch book trailers before making a selection.

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A Book New–and Veteran–Teachers Will Want to Read

Ask a Tech Teacher

He breaks the book into chapters every teacher will understand: x. What doesn’t is the fundamentals Pete covers in this book: x. Overall an excellent book. How did i get here. Setting up your classroom. Working with students. Working with colleagues. Working with your boss. Discipline. …and more.

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EdTech at School

This E-book is designed to support educators with case studies of education technology use at school.

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How to Get Kids Excited About Writing

The CoolCatTeacher

We also talk about an authentic project of having kids write a personal book and the various steps of making it happen. Questions Answered in This Show: What are the best free writing apps for classrooms, including tools like Book Creator? Get 3 months FREE of Book Creator Premium with the code COOLCATTEACHER!

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How Large Print Books Create a ‘Virtuous Cycle’ for All Readers

Edsurge

Districts have implemented a wide range of interventions, from hiring tutors to holding contests that reward students for reading as many books as possible. These books contain the same text as standard editions but use a 16-point font, high-contrast black ink and increased spacing to enhance reading for reluctant or struggling readers.

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Maximize the Power of Multiple Technology Ecosystems

This e-book will show you: The benefits of Google on Apple. When in fact, blending the best of Google services on Apple hardware opens the door to a wealth of educational possibilities for students, teachers, and parents. But how does it work? Ways to integrate Google and Apple. How to successfully co-manage each ecosystem.