Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2017

Many schools still do this, but there’s a better way: Digital notetaking. Students can use whatever computing device they have — including a smartphone — to record notes that can then be filed, shared, multimedia’d, and collaborated on. If students wanted to share notes, they had to find a copy machine.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 2, 2022

Also referred to as a virtual or online whiteboard, a digital whiteboard is a software solution that replicates the functions of an analog whiteboard. Put simply, it’s a whiteboard you can use on a computer, smartphone, tablet, or any compatible electronic device. The digital whiteboard encourages applying diverse multimedia.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sending kids to the computer lab to do work rather than using the class computer or the library computers? Pull out your smartphone and open the ‘clock’ app which usually includes a timer and a stop watch. Embed the newsletter into your class blog. Share the link to an online newsletter through your class Twitter stream.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2017

With the rise of online games, web-based education, and smartphones that access everything from house lights to security systems, it’s not surprising to read these statistics: In 2013, 71 percent of the U.S. These are the global demands of digital citizenship. population age 3 and over used the Internet.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 20, 2016

In this episode, Shannon Mclintock -Miller and I discuss current best practices about digital citizenship and online safety for kids. If you’ve ever taught kids who have their own smartphones, you know how quickly social media problems can escalate at school. In 2014, Shannon was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2017

If you’re planning to start using tablets and smartphones in the classroom or you’re already doing that, then you should pay attention to every update at this website. As a bonus, there’s an integrated digital library of 600+ books. Still, going to the library is not their favorite activity. That’s a good thing.

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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 24, 2019

can of soda, and smart enough to automatically sync with your desktop, smartphone, or iPad. You can also visit PASCO website’s Digital Library for hundreds of free labs and experiments that can be sorted by age group (elementary, MS, HS, AP, or University) or subject. It can detect movement within a range of 15 cm to 4 m.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Wouldn’t you love to experiment with 5G on your smartphone or play with Samsung’s foldable phone? With the App Inventor program from MIT, students use block-based tools to build apps on a smartphone. These include Hello Codi, TalkToMe I and I I (Text-to-speech app), Ball Bounce Game, and Digital Doodle (a drawing app).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2018

Today, smartphones and tablets are cheaper than ever; moreover, their prices are going to decrease which means that desktop computers, as well as computer labs, are about to become extinct in schools. Also, having portable devices on them at all times, students are able to access the entire library of information which fits in their pockets.

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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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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. students now own a smartphone by age 11. Bans on mobile device use in schools are rapidly falling , and school districts are starting to draft BYOD policies that manage smartphone use.

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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. students now own a smartphone by age 11. Bans on mobile device use in schools are rapidly falling , and school districts are starting to draft BYOD policies that manage smartphone use.

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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. students now own a smartphone by age 11. Bans on mobile device use in schools are rapidly falling , and school districts are starting to draft BYOD policies that manage smartphone use.

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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. students now own a smartphone by age 11. Bans on mobile device use in schools are rapidly falling , and school districts are starting to draft BYOD policies that manage smartphone use.

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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. students now own a smartphone by age 11. Bans on mobile device use in schools are rapidly falling , and school districts are starting to draft BYOD policies that manage smartphone use.

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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. students now own a smartphone by age 11. Bans on mobile device use in schools are rapidly falling , and school districts are starting to draft BYOD policies that manage smartphone use.

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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. students now own a smartphone by age 11. Bans on mobile device use in schools are rapidly falling , and school districts are starting to draft BYOD policies that manage smartphone use.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2017

Kids will love having a valid reason to use Mom’s smartphone camera. This doesn’t require a library. These have the advantage of sounding hip and as such, appeal to digital natives. Any age: Take a picture of tessellations found in nature (like a beehive or a pineapple).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 7, 2015

The library of videos becomes a great way to review for quizzes and tests. Additionally, the app is considerably different from the computer tool, which differs also from the smartphone version. For example, it’s easy to tape a Google Hangout from a computer, but not from the iPad or a smartphone.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Here are some great math apps for iPads and smartphones that add rigor and automaticity to your classroom: AIRR Math –student centered math activities in AIRR Math promote a strong, solid foundation for students’ success throughout their educational experiences. Grade 2 Math –Simple and easy to use math drill app for your 2nd grader!

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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? It’s no wonder proponents of digital books are pushing for change.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

Collect these into a digital library that kids can access online, see what friends are reading over the summer, and find books that appeal to them. Kids think they know tech because they do stuff on Mom’s smartphone she doesn’t understand, but the bar is higher than that. Teach Digital Citizenship with … Minecraft.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Equipment Needed One student in the group needed a device (smartphone or ipod) with a voice recorder. Students used one smartphone/ipod per group to record about a 30 second conversation. We tried a few different techniques (go through Google Drive and Edmodo''s library), but none seemed to work. , they will be solo and identified.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

Google Cardboard costs like, what — $12 – and every kid has a smartphone. Steven Anderson @web20classroom explains Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in episode 29. Vicki: And you know what? So how hard is it? Kecia: Yeah! It shouldn’t be that hard. I mean, it really shouldn’t. And it is so engaging.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 16, 2016

A digital story is a series of images connected with text and/or a narrated soundtrack — captured by a digital device such as an iPad or smartphone — that tell a story. When done editing, students can add music from an included royalty-free library. Sound confusing? VoiceThread. Fee; web or iOS.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2016

Once in place, here are the digital tools that will replace tasks that precipitate daily learning: Digital Note-taking. Here’s traditional note-taking vs. digital note-taking: One feels like a blender on whip. The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. And then charge.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Once this framework is in place, here are the digital tools that will replace the tasks required for daily learning: Digital Note-taking. Here’s traditional note-taking vs. digital note-taking: One feels like a blender on whip. The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. And then charge.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Students can quickly report safety concerns directly through their Vector LiveSafe smartphone app – anything from bullying, to concerns about a friend or classmate’s mental health, to an emergency situation. Vector LiveSafe is an advanced tip reporting and safety communication platform for organizations, including schools.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

If you do end up going the digital route, be sure to check out this Common Sense article: The Best Digital Library Apps for Students. As a teacher, you can also consider doing some of your own action research in your classroom: Compare your class's comprehension with print vs. digital texts.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update October 7, 2014 A university is just a group of buildings gathered around a library. We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2015

Create digital flashcards with Audio Notetaker by exporting the data to a file that then plays on an iPod or smartphone. Audio Notetaker is a robust digital note-taking and study tool. If you buy books for your child, add these digital books to the list. This is a must-have addition to your child’s digital library.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2016

At a time where the idea of a “phone” being used for teaching and learning still makes many uneasy, Nearpod created yet another avenue to show the value of using smartphones in the classroom as a means to enhance the learning experience for both teachers and students. App Overview. 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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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

We tend to think of museums and art galleries as places of quiet contemplation and reflection, but that's not always the case -- especially now that most visitors have smartphones in their pockets. " However, there's still a question of whether smartphones and social media enhance or distract from the museum experience.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Children enjoy playing games specifically designed for smartphones and tablets, ranging from puzzle and casual games to simulation games and augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) experiences. Keep all devices, including smartphones, tablets, and TVs, away during these dedicated moments.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1:1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. EXPLORELEARNING, EXPLORELEARNING GIZMOS ExploreLearning Gizmos is a library of interactive online simulations for math and science in grades 3-12. IMPERO EDUCATION PRO, VERSION 6.3

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