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DECEMBER 9, 2024

A school-based makerspace is a hands-on, creative environment where students can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other interdisciplinary subjects. Key features are: Tools and Equipment : Basic Tools : Screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, and measuring devices.

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APRIL 11, 2025

Murray emphasizes that this is an ideal time to be involved in teaching technology, whether or not one considers themselves a tech expert. Murray emphasizes that this is an ideal time to be involved in teaching technology, whether or not one considers themselves a tech expert.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

By integrating technology and allowing students to use a range of mediumssuch as audio, visual, and written formsquick writes not only reinforce writing skills but also enhance problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication abilities.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

million views and 3300 comments from about 11,500 followers who read some or all of our 2,454 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Since we started Ask a Tech Teacher fifteen years ago, we’ve had almost 6.3

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Create a holiday card for Thanksgiving or Christmas in KidPix or another drawing program and reinforce early writing skills while teaching mouse skills, toolbars and tool use: –Click for more KidPix lesson plans Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Use tools similar to those used on Project Pitch Day. 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. Enjoy the research.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

Meanwhile, you can recommend to your students a few useful writing tools that will help them on a daily basis. Besides tools that can help students with cryptomnesia, there are also tools that offer benefits to students with dyslexia and dysgraphia, since they are considered to be among the most common learning challenges nowadays.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

There are growing concerns about students' mental well-being as well as inter- and intra-personal skills, which have only been magnified by not only the pandemic but also advances in technology as a result of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level.

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OCTOBER 14, 2021

October has become the month where educators participate in events focused on digital citizenship. From October 1-31, activities are available to join in, whether for a day like during the DigCitSummit held last year, or an entire Digital Citizenship Week event, or Twitter chats and webinars focused on digital citizenship.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today’s tip: Google extras Category: Parents Google search can be used as lots more than a resource search tool. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom This video is from a series I taught for school districts. 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.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Today’s tip: Create Shortkeys for Windows Tools. Q: I love the Windows snipping tool, but it takes too long to activate. I discovered how to create a shortkey for Snipping Tool—or any Windows program: Right click on the program icon. In my case, for the Snipping Tool, I used Ctrl+Alt+X. Category: Keyboarding.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Here’s my list: I will learn one new tech tool a month There are so many. I get massive lists of webtools, websites, apps, extensions, and links in my inbox, mostly proclaimed as “the tool I can’t do without” Every month, I’ll pick one and try it. My schedule is too packed for that sort of commitment.

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JANUARY 13, 2022

In preparing students for the essential skills they need for the future, we have different methods and digital tools that we can bring into our classroom space. Depending on the methods or tools chosen, some of them do require more planning and preparation initially, but there are so many benefits that the time is definitely worth it.

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APRIL 18, 2025

Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), is a week-long, overnight camp at USNA each year for students currently in the 7th-10th grades. Meet like-minded students who share a similar interest in technology and engineering. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Today’s tip: Compare-contrast Digital Tools Category: Problem-solving Have students use these tables to compare-contrast digital tools available for their education: Set them up in your spreadsheet program and add only the labels. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MARCH 10, 2025

You dont want them surprised by what they might think of as a tool for socializing rather than teaching. 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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APRIL 29, 2025

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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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Well help you integrate tech into your curriculum, teach digital citizenship, differentiate for your learners, and more. The Tech-infused Teacher Certificate The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. We wrote the books.

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MARCH 3, 2023

Today’s tip: Software vs. Online Tools Category: Pedagogy Here are relevant criteria for evaluating software vs. online tools in your classroom: For more detail on comparing software and online tools, visit “ 8 Reasons For and 8 Against Revisiting Software in Your Classroom ” on Ask a Tech Teacher.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works? .

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher is a small group of tech-ed teacherswith a big goal: provide free and affordable resources and insight to anyone, anywhere on how to integrate technology into education. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Technology Use and Wellness: How to Guide Students in a Digital Age The amount of time young Americans spend staring at a screen has reached unprecedented levels. As such, parents and educators must be more proactive in managing technology use to mitigate these health consequences.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

During the summer and throughout the school year, I spend time exploring new ideas and reflecting on the tools that I am using and the choices that I offer for my students to tell their stories and create something that is more meaningful to them what they have learned. 6 Digital storytelling tools for hybrid learning environments.

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JULY 9, 2024

I didn’t think PDF annotation grading tools would work, not even a little but, so when my colleague, George, introduced them in his online history class, I watched amazed at how seamlessly George could highlight key points, strike through errors, and add personalized feedback on student assignments. x Interested?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Role of Phosphorus Properties in Sustainable Technology for Classrooms When you think about how to educate the next generation, what do you hope to see? A school classroom of the future, one equipped with technology for students to learn and grow, is also designed to be sustainable.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

from 55 Technology Projects for the Digital Classroom –image credit Deposit Photos Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Copyright ©2024 worddreams.wordpress.com – All rights reserved. “The Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Click on image to enlarge if it’s blurry.

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APRIL 9, 2024

I’m excited about this post from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew–AI Tools for reading comprehension. 4 Innovative Ways to Enhance Reading Comprehension with AI Tools Struggling to grasp the essence of a dense PDF or wishing students could wrestle more effectively with complex texts? There are so many directions this could go!

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JANUARY 5, 2022

million views from visitors, about 10,000 followers who have read some or all of our 2,731 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. K-12 Digital Tools. 7 Authentic Assessment Tools. How to Teach Digital Citizenship in 3rd Grade. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I’ve updated Ask a Tech Teacher’s list of ten math tools we posted in 2016 to be shorter and with a new option. I think this will better reflect what’s going on today in our classrooms: It can be difficult to teach math, but with the proper tools, it can often be made easier. How to decide which tool is right for you?

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ? Be transparent with your child about these tools.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Make your own Fake News –with the Inspect tool (video); idea: change a website; ask students if they can tell it’s now fake. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Spot the Troll –recognize fake SM accounts. TEDEd–how to choose your news. Why People Fall for Misinformation- -Video).

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APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. This change reflects both the advancements in technology and the increasing availability of information at their fingertips.

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MAY 17, 2022

And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

Use Language Apps Language learning apps and online tools can assist in your learning and build a good track record. Use tools to translate your native language to the target language and improve your pronunciation. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Try different apps and see what works best for you.

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MAY 13, 2024

High School students will soon move into college and career where digital tools are de rigeur. Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge. And in 2020, 83.7

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