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Book Review–My Secret EdTech diary

Ask a Tech Teacher

Al Kingsley’s My Secret EdTech Diary (John Cott Educational 2021) is a big-goaled, meandering overview of edtech (educational technology) available and pertinent to teachers and students. 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.

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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. We'll explore how to leverage technology and interactive strategies to turn even the most reluctant students into enthusiastic writers. Get 3 months FREE of Book Creator Premium with the code COOLCATTEACHER!

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

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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

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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. How did i get here. Setting up your classroom. Working with students. Working with colleagues.

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Meeting the Evolving Financial Needs of K-12 Private Schools

Private and independent schools rely on tuition to provide excellent learning experiences for all students, so it’s important to have a tuition and billing management solution that fits the unique needs of your school and families.

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Teacher-Authors–Join me to launch my Indie Book

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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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NEW: Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 3/29/2025

The CoolCatTeacher

I love to listen to books in the car.It This is literally a lifesaver in my book that everyone should have. K-12 student attendance improves, but interventions are still needed K-12 student attendance improves, but interventions are still needed What are student technology leadership programs and how do they work?

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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.

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EdTech at School

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