Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2024

Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: Summary 18 essential digital tools for classrooms, emphasizing their impact on modern education. Highlights Annotation Tools: Essential for digital note-taking. Avatars: Promote digital citizenship and privacy.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2014

It really puts into perspective why we make many of the decisions that we do at New Milford High School as to why we decided to implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative and don''t mandate the use of one specific tool to support learning. Technology can become a nice pedagogical fit when viewed this way.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2024

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarized by NoteGPT Highlights Engaging with technology enhances student learning and excitement. Responsive classroom activities can be adapted for technology use. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2017

BYOD — Bring Your Own Device — has taken the education system by storm. There’s been a lot of talk about BYOD in schools, on whether or not it is beneficial for the learning process of students, with serious arguments in both camps. I for one believe BYOD at school is a clear case of the if you can’t fight it, embrace it mantra.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

BYOD at school is more than the latest buzz phrase you hear at every corner of the teacher’s rooms or along school hallways. More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2022

With so many young people having increasing access to technology, is it time for schools to take digital citizenship training more seriously? . What is digital citizenship? Before we dive into why digital citizenship is important, let’s begin with discussing what it is. percent of U.S. percent of U.S.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

As we continue to move even further into the 21 st Century, technology becomes more embedded in all aspects of society. My point here is that many children across the world have access to, and are using, technology outside of school in a variety of ways. This piece is cross-posted at the Huffington Post.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

Internet Safety Tips for Teachers Today’s educators can no longer do without technological resources. For a safe digital experience, adopting adequate security practices is critical both in and outside the classroom. Follow your school’s BYOD policies to strengthen security. Enable automatic updates to keep software up-to-date.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 12, 2018

It’s one of those short-listed disruptive technologies that kids want to be involved in and will change teaching for the better. The technology lets you experience worlds you’ve never dreamed of visiting. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 18 years. Augmented reality website resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Collaborate with other teachers on cross-curricular planners that involve technology. Consider a BYOD approach in your classes so students can use the devices they have easy access to and are comfortable with (if your school IT folks and infrastructure support this approach). Be flexible, open-minded, and adventurous.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Using Screencast-O-Matic and Windows Live Movie Maker, here is a "quick" tour of how I integrate technology in my classroom. Be sure to check out the complete list of projects and resources by clicking on the Integrating Technology tab.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

‘Technology in education’ has become the buzz phrase for cutting edge classes that are plugged into the latest education trends. When you start at a new school (or classroom, or teacher), it’s important to understand the part technology will take to improve educational experiences for your child.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2015

Mike Daugherty is the director of technology for a high-achieving public school district in Ohio, an occasional contributor to AATT (see his last post, 5 Things You Need to Know About 3D Printing), and the author of Modern EdTech Leadership , a discussion on how today’s administrators handle the blending of tech and ed.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

OCTOBER 16, 2012

With all this use of technology and the notion that prospective employers and college admissions officers are researching applicants, students should learn how to be responsible digital citizens and consider the effects of their digital footprints. Sample This word cloud was created on Tagxedo using my blog posts.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 10, 2016

Just because today’s students have grown up in a technology-rich world does not mean that they know how to effectively and responsibly utilize technology. We routinely hear how students use digital tools inappropriately for sexting, cyberbullying, cheating, video recording teachers and fights with peers, and plagiarizing.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2015

Classrooms are infused with technology. You rarely see a lesson that doesn’t ask for online this or digital that. Students are expected to collaborate and share online as young as kindergarten when they read digital books or draw pictures using iPad apps. Digital Citizenship. Internet use.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Teaching in a BYOD district with most of the students using smartphones, having a screencasting tool for a smartphone would be an asset. BYOD digital citizenship education flipped flipping teaching technology whiteboards' Animoby is versatile and easy, and I''ll be sure to recommend it to colleagues and students.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Given that many children were acquiring iPads for personal use, some schools adopted a Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD) Policy. Indeed, $2.3

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Photo Credit: Kevin Jarrett High & Low-tech for Optimal Learning Not only teachers able to share ways to integrate technology in the classroom, but I also learned some low-tech techniques as well. I use a mix of devices with some days in the class being BYOD and others using the school''s computers and netbooks (as available).

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2012

Focuses on digital citizenship. Technology is seamlessly integrated because it is needed. Teaches digital citizenship, problem solving, higher level thinking, meets needs of all types of learners. Lewis Wynn - Director of Technology (NOTE: Kudos to this panel for including this piece!) BYOD pbl sxswedu'

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Schools with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programs find a noticeable percentage of students bring mobile phones as their device. Do be sure they realize a wide variety of technology is part of your class. Is technology outpacing you? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. And why not?

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 14, 2017

Improving the way students learn using technology requires more than just high-quality instructional resources like lessons and facilitation guides. It requires creating a culture of digital citizenship that involves students, faculty, and parents -- a whole-community approach. These are issues that every teacher faces.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The final project can be completed on paper, using word processing skills and completed using a student''s BYOD device. For the BYOD component and to make up for not doing an actual mock-trial, students would work in groups comprised of people with the same court case and position.

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eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Blended learning combines traditional, in-person learning with digital learning, so that students can experience both forms. Digital citizenship refers to appropriate and responsible use of technology.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 22, 2013

As more and more schools hop on the 1:1 or BYOD bandwagon in one way or another it is important to deeply consider proper implementation. And since they’re experts in Digital Citizenship there are plenty of resources in the program geared towards on-boarding students for safe and responsible use of their new devices.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Each week, we will share a story about how a district used technology in schools to improve something. In recent years, the district also added 50,000 Chromebooks to improve equity and support objectives for curriculum, digital citizenship, media literacy and state online testing.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

APRIL 13, 2019

While I enjoy face-to-face discussions, I noticed something interesting taking place in the technology facilitated online discussion. Technology to enhance and extend classroom discussions. This is where I believe technology facilitated discussions can be used by educators to take the discussions happening in the classroom further.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

OCTOBER 24, 2012

I haven''t really used videos all the much for flipping my classes because of accessibility and inequity with technology in the classroom, but now that those issues are close to being resolved, I am very interested in learning how to to add videos to my bag of tricks.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

Caveat : Expect some shenanigans the first time using the backchannel as students move through Maslow''s Heirarchy of Needs and engage in social learning and digital citizenship. By using technology that appeals to student behaviors and needs, we can give all students a voice and opportunity to be in the spotlight. References.

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