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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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Sponsored by Book Creator, All Opinions My Own From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Book Creator has long been a favorite app on the iPad, and now it’s available for Google Chrome. Post sponsored by Book Creator. Right now, my students are creating books about their heroes.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! You can read more about student vision boards in my book, The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators: Small Steps to Transform Your Teaching. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books !

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Another idea is to have students create their own newsletter to talk about what they are learning, even include a video and choose from all of the options in the media library to add to their story. Other ideas could be to use some of the templates available and have students design a video newsletter or create a video book report.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Nearpod also has a library full of virtual field trips, interactives, and 3D images the entire class can enjoy. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 30, 2019

However, I’ve been asked by several educators what recommendations I have for STEM labs, makerspaces, and technology classes. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Recommended STEM Products.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 24, 2020

To keep students engaged in STEM learning during school closures, Vernier Software & Technology is offering a robust collection of free remote learning solutions for teachers and students. Physics with Video Analysis Lab Book: Teachers can download this e-book for free through June 2020.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! The platform features a library of ready to use templates. Even if you don’t use Google Classroom. Where to Find Templates to Copy.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects. They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 21, 2024

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), “students who read books regularly not only show better reading skills but also perform better in subjects like mathematics and science” ( OECD, 2010 ). Summer break is the perfect time to encourage students to read science-related books, articles, and magazines.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Magisto (iOS/Android)- Students create an animated video greeting with uploaded photos and can choose music from their library.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. Post by Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

APRIL 24, 2018

Find additional ideas for teaching English learners in my ESL Library article, I’m Invincible! Students of all ages will enjoy reading about various superheroes in a comic book or graphic novel. Book Creator is an iOS/Android app for creating comics and digital books. DC Kids also has a comic book maker.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2019

For starters, teachers are increasingly showing an interest in projects related to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), a reflection of a national trend in education. Despite the growth in newer trends, the most commonly requested item on DonorsChoose remains one that has been around for centuries: books.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

However, I’ve been asked by several educators what recommendations I have for STEM labs, makerspaces, and technology classes. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Recommended STEM Products.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Key points: What makes a popular (or a nearly unknown) book an award winner? Now, in my second act in life in the book business, I am still enamored with awards! From individual state awards to American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards (YMA), they truly celebrate excellence in content. Printz: The Michael L.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! This was an idea inspired by the book, The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne that I wrote about in 2014 and included in my book, The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators: Small Steps to Transform Your Teaching. Also, find a library of stickers, frames, and templates.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Book Creator – Web, iOS and Android app to create and publish digital books with personal photos, audio, video, and more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

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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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Access a library of shapes, containers, stylized fonts and more. Concept Mapping Tools. Check out how people are using Milanote here.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

Offer a book study on Invent to Learn (the authors have created a study guide). Teachers can engage in a meaningful way by joining a book study massive online open course, on books such as The Innovator’s Mindset , Learner-Centered Innovation and Empower: What Happens When Students Own Their Learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Key points: It’s critical for students to have access to reading opportunities 6 tips to help educators support young readers 3 keys to successful summer reading For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When I was a kid, my dad never let me shop the Scholastic Book Fair.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art. 5- Create a Library of Maker Materials Make it easy to tinker and invent with a rich library of resources and materials. Encourage your students to create Toyota Dream Car artworks today.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Many of the missions in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning with Missions , are aimed at inspiring students to think critically, focus on questions versus answers, conduct hands-on research, and make a difference in the world with their innovations. TeachEngineering is a free K to 12 STEM curriculum. Slide Presentation.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I’ve tried libraries of graphic novels, comics, audio books, animated books and digital books. Adolescents and teens aren’t reading as much literature or interested in reading what isn’t on a mobile device. The lack of reading has impacted their writing.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 13, 2025

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.025 mini-conference (and our third mini-conference on AI and Libraries), " AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use , " will be held online (and for free) today, Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Magisto (iOS/Android)- Students create an animated video greeting with uploaded photos and can choose music from their library.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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Waterford

MAY 12, 2020

Grants are typically awarded to schools to help them fulfill a certain goal, like improving their school library or implementing new curriculum. American Association of Educators Classroom Grant: This educational grant provides up to $500 for teachers to purchase classroom resources such as books, curriculum, or audio-visual equipment.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Welcome to another STEM related series of four posts bringing you over 150 amazing resources. I hope you enjoyed my thoughts of STEM being a Verb in the last post. In this series of posts my goal is to provide you with practical resources in each of the STEM areas. Check out my Booking Page. My calendar is filling.

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2017

The University of Texas at San Antonio has more than 2 million titles in its library system, and lately it’s been building a collection that most students—and future teachers—might not even know exists yet. She says she grew interested in augmented reality books after conducting research on affordable virtual reality materials for teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

You can investigate through a book. She’s helped the students find books in the library, and she has also helped them learn some ways to navigate ways to share their knowledge through Google Slides or Wixie. Then they even started to go the library and find books for their friends. Maybe you make a book.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2019

I’ve read dozens and dozens of books filled with characters I can relate to: white, middle class females. In my role as collection developer for my elementary and preschool libraries, I often find myself wanting to add a rich diversity to the available stories—characters that don’t look like me, think like me or live like me.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! The free comic creation tools below are easy to use and allow learners to choose from a library of characters, props, scenes, and templates to visualize a word problem, retell a moment in history, illustrate science, explain a theory, or make up their own story.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects. They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2017

Owl Eyes is a new, simple-but-powerful, and FREE web-app for reading classic books with your students. Discussions happen inside the book , so as you discuss, you’re literally “all on the same page.”. What Books Are Included? Browse or search the Owl Eyes library to see if your upcoming book is included.

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