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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Online Reading –when the classroom library isn’t available, use one of the many online libraries or story collections to inspire reading. Pick one that allows books to be downloaded to the student’s digital device so there are no issues with internet and WiFi when students are away from school.

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MARCH 2, 2022

The digital whiteboard encourages applying diverse multimedia. With a few clicks and connection to the internet, teachers can view online resources, browse the content library, and find data faster. Not to mention great flexibility thanks to its digital format. The post What Is a Digital Whiteboard?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

At the same time, smartphones, tablets and laptops can be used to access the school LMS , with the corresponding courses and learning materials, conduct research online for a school paper, check facts fast, make use of productivity tools, and even access educational apps. Read more: DOs and DON’Ts of teaching digital citizenship.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

From then on I brought my laptop computer to class. I didn’t need a projector nor a large screen TV, I only needed a laptop sized monitor. Mike was collecting discarded laptop computers, erasing their hard drives, installing Linux, and then adding LibreOffice, a freeware version of MS Office.

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MAY 2, 2022

When my fellow teachers did seek me out — always to ask for help and rarely to request training — they’d come to my room, laptop in hand, and follow the noise of my fingers flying across the keyboard. Students researched online as often as in the library. ” without stopping or slowing my typing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 10, 2023

When my fellow teachers did seek me out — always to ask for help and rarely to request training — they’d come to my room, laptop in hand, and follow the noise of my fingers flying across the keyboard. Students researched online as often as in the library. Simply talking to us often made a colleague feel like a rock, only dumber.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

Repurpose cart devices or class laptops to go home. GetEpic –Digital library for kid’s books. 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. San Diego Virtual Zoo. Biology simulations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It can be plugged into a heavy base for free-standing use or directly into a laptop for greater mobility. Besides displaying documents to your laptop and class screen, you can record video or audio which can be uploaded to YouTube (or emailed), annotate and edit images, and even make Skype/Google Hangout calls. HUE Animation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

In fact, it took me less than five minutes to unbox, setup, find the power button, and sync to the free app/software on my laptop and my iPhone. While you’re waiting, download the free software to your phone or laptop (or iPad). Here’s what you do to get started: Unpack the device. Plug it in to charge.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2019

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2016

Storyboard That is a leader among online digital storytelling tools thanks to its comic-based themes, clean layout, vast collection of story pieces, varied strip options, and intuitive drag-and-drop interface. I love using Storyboard That to create avatars as part of a discussion on digital citizenship.

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MAY 3, 2020

When my fellow teachers did seek me out — always to ask for help and rarely to request training — they’d come to my room, laptop in hand, and follow the noise of my fingers flying across the keyboard. Students researched online as often as in the library. ” without stopping or slowing my typing.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

” The 1:1 initiative aimed for districts to issue each student a laptop for use in-school and at home. CIPA requires schools and libraries to install measures to protect children from obscene or harmful content in exchange for discounts offered by the E-rate program. Then there was the iPad. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 1, 2018

A School License is a PDF of one grade level tech curriculum or keyboarding curriculum that can be installed on any digital device in your school–iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, library computers, classroom computers, 1:1, Google Classroom–you name it. As many installs as the school wants for one low fee.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Canva not only works on iPads, but desktops and laptops. Pictures can be imported from your photo library, Instagram, Facebook or the web. Using the frame layout option, students can create a collage of photos for sequencing activities or digital portfolios. For those digital devices, students will need a different tool.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. International Children’s Digital Library. Open Library.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2017

It works equally well on your desktop, laptop, Chromebook, Mac, iOS device, and mobile device and syncs between all with ease. This is an authentic application of digital citizenship rights and responsibilities and reminds students that these legalities are an integrated part of their education workflow. I miss them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2018

The same thing will happen to laptops. Also, having portable devices on them at all times, students are able to access the entire library of information which fits in their pockets. On-Premise Software. Thus, students will have access to all the studying materials in the shape of PDF files, presentations, apps, and streaming videos.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. Student-owned devices go everywhere , from first-period math to recess to lunch to libraries and assemblies.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. Student-owned devices go everywhere , from first-period math to recess to lunch to libraries and assemblies.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. Student-owned devices go everywhere , from first-period math to recess to lunch to libraries and assemblies.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. Student-owned devices go everywhere , from first-period math to recess to lunch to libraries and assemblies.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. Student-owned devices go everywhere , from first-period math to recess to lunch to libraries and assemblies.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. Student-owned devices go everywhere , from first-period math to recess to lunch to libraries and assemblies.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12. Student-owned devices go everywhere , from first-period math to recess to lunch to libraries and assemblies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This is driven in large part by the affordability and portability of digital devices like Chromebooks, tablets, and laptops. Why lug around half a dozen heavy books in a backpack that too often is left behind on a sports field or at the library? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This year’s event featured more than 800 sessions on various topics such as leadership, mathematics, STEAM, digital citizenship, literacy, English language arts, and more. New features include an Organization Library, Shared Libraries, Co-Editing, and Learning Management System Integrations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

digitize photos to use on phones/desktops/slideshow. Provide an overview of the device being discussed—iPad, laptop, computer, Chromebook, Mac, or another. Second : create a how-to library of class videos for the senior center, uploaded to their website. Topics may include how to: use computers—in general terms.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2017

As the office has evolved to allow a more creative and collaborative workplace, many educators have taken note, bringing those same features to classrooms, school libraries, lunchrooms and other common areas. Did you know that it’s Digital Citizenship Week? They have furniture designed for the way students sit and stand.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2016

Three pieces that you especially want to look for: a robust infrastructure–all these digital devices require an extended internet interface as well as sufficient bandwidth to transport all that data. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks. Digital textbooks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 31, 2016

Students sign on to iPads, desktops, Chromebooks, or laptops with a link code provided by the teacher. More on class management: How do I create a classroom library checkout system? Here’s how you start: Create an account, and then set up one or more classes including assignments, due dates, homework, lessons, and more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Four school-based pieces you’ll need: a robust infrastructure–these additional digital devices require an extended internet interface as well as sufficient bandwidth to transport all that data. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Address digital citizenship even if devices aren’t a constant presence in your classroom or school. Their worlds are digital 24/7. Kids quickly learn where you keep the Kleenex and extra paper, and how to check out a classroom library book and turn in assignments. Be proactive. 5 Favorite "A-Ha" Tricks from Teachers.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Adress digital citizenship even if devices aren’t a constant presence in your classroom or school. Their worlds are digital 24/7. Kids quickly learn where you keep the Kleenex and extra paper, and how check out a classroom library book and turn in assignments. Be proactive. 5 Favorite "A-Ha" Tricks from Teachers.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Kids of all ages are consuming and producing more digital media than ever before. Of course, not all screen time is created equal.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2016

When opening the app, you are presented with three options: My Library – access and launch presentations that you have created from your computer. When launching a presentation from your phone, you can navigate the presentation in much the same way as you would using your laptop. Explore – find lessons by grade level and subject area.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Peter Kornicker, dean of development and library media specialist at Don Pedro Albizu Campos, PSMS 161, a NYC K-8 public school in Harlem, believes lifting the ban on cell phones in schools provides “an opportunity for both growth and education in our entire community.”. A library of PD videos. Are you thinking about going BYOD?

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