Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Any suggestions?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2020

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: iPads. com,net, and more).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Thank you so much to Norah Colvin for inviting me as a guest on her wonderful education blog, Norah Colvin. When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. Even a decade ago, technology was an extra class in student schedules where now, it is a life skill.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2020

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: 13 Tips for Using an iPad.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Powerful Learning First, Technology Second From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Powerful learning first technology second. ” And in the blank insert Chromebook, iPads, BYOD, or laptops. Show Notes: What we need to do when we purchase new technology? Let me make a point.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There has always been technology in the classroom, even if it hasn’t always been welcome. Take a brief look at the history of technology’s uneasy relationship with education. Continue reading to learn everything you always wanted to know about technology in the classroom. . A Brief History of Technology in the Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

National Geographic created Geography Awareness Week to raise awareness to this dangerous deficiency in American education and excite people about geography as both a discipline and as a part of everyday life. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. This intriguing research is a must listen for any school with access to technology. You do not need iPads to implement and learn from this research. Formative assessment on the iPad that Works.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

John Couch was hired by Steve Jobs as Apple’s first VP of Education. John also announces a contest for teachers to share what innovative work they are doing in order to enter a contest to win a classroom set of iPads and a trip to Silicon Valley. Blog: [link]. Twitter: @ RewiringEdu. Episode 391 with John Couch.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 25, 2024

Because after all, when you understand your unique teaching style, you can choose how to best integrate technology into your classroom. To help accomplish this goal, I loved finding new ways to use technology in my classroom to reach every student. But what does this look like in action?

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

When a Hammocks Middle School seventh grader was selected as the winner of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent’s Holiday Card Award in December, it was hard to believe her artwork, “ Holidays by the Beach ,” was created on an iPad. They, too, used their iPads to create their winning designs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2021

First, a very cool stylus called the Logitech Crayon doesn’t require pairing and can be used on any iPad. This post was sponsored by Logitech for Education and all opinions are my own. The Logitech Crayon pairs instantly with any iPad in your classroom, making it perfect for teacher assistance and peer feedback.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Finding the correct digital education and EdTech solution provider can be challenging, but choosing the best fit for you will save you time and money, and help you avoid frustration. However, with the sheer amount of technology available, it can be challenging to identify those resources, products, or tools that tick all the boxes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

But what if there were tools to help educators break free from these filter bubbles? In this episode, William Coach Jeffery shares how tools like Flipboard and the Fediverse enable educators to take control of their professional learning and curate content that truly matters. Austin University.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology. Five Ideas for Technology Stations. Leslie: We use both Chromebooks and iPads. Educators, I just want to encourage you.

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Digital Promise

MAY 4, 2020

The students, as well, I think especially with technology. Before schools closed, Madrid teachers noted how the iPads empowered students in the classroom. The post Empowering Students with Technology through Verizon Innovative Learning Schools appeared first on Digital Promise. Applications for Cohort 8 open on May 18.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

K–12 Schools Find Educational Benefits in Cloud-Based Gaming. A majority of educators agree that video games can help K–12 learning. In a recent study from educational nonprofit Project Tomorrow , nearly 62 percent of teachers reported using video games in their classrooms. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 05/15/2019 - 09:59.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

We’d look at another school that has technology, and we’re like, ‘Wow … I wish we had those possibilities.’”. In addition to technology and access, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools receive extensive teacher training, support, and the opportunity to engage in a unique, immersive curriculum to leverage technology in their classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. So, Leah, what’s your first idea for using technology to engage kids in science? Is technology a distraction? So we use the Paper 53 app on our iPads. Can we have a fifth idea for technology and science?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! Helen Kardiasmenos is an Innovative classroom and online educator located in Sydney, Australia. Helen Kardiasmenos is an Innovative classroom and online educator located in Sydney, Australia. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 25, 2019

When students see technology as an instrument for goofing off, playing games, and chatting with their friends, it can become a distraction in the classroom rather than a tool for powerful learning. It kind of came to a head when the seventh grade team was holding onto the students’ iPads, so I saw that there was a real need to address it.”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The best thing about Planboard is I can plan my lessons anywhere – on my Mac, PC or iPad. I am also an Attorney and have a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology. ” The post 9 EdTech Ideas to Use Now appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 15, 2017

I resent the magnetic pull that iPads and apps have on their time and attention. As I write this, I do appreciate the irony of the tech enthusiast educator resenting my own children’s clear adoration of technology. Recently, my children discovered Dragon City on the iPad. Not all screen time is created equal. .”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Pete Springer’s memoir They Call Me Mom (Outskirts Press 2019) about his first years teaching will delight new teachers and have experienced educators nodding along with him. Educational philosophies change. Favorite tools like iPads and Chromebooks change. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

There are many things to consider when deciding which digital education solution will best suit your needs, but having a clear idea of the purpose and functionality of these edtech resources will help make these purchasing decisions easier. Before you invest in any technology, it’s important to check your IT infrastructure.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

Barriers to educating students with special needs include: Negative opinions and stereotypes. Referred to as assistive technology (AT), these devices are often decidedly low tech. The term “edtech” encompasses a narrower scope of assistive technology tools. EdTech and the Challenges of Special Needs Learning.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2019

When the Verizon Innovative Learning schools initiative came to Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, principals and teachers knew things were going to change as their students experienced the benefits of technology in the classroom. Technology allows for more personalized learning. Wyatt explained.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Today Jarrod Robinson @mrrobbo gives us the apps, tools, and mindset to rock physical education class. This conversation is so much fun and will give PE teachers and coaches lots of ideas for using technology to improve sports performance and get fit. So Jarrod, technology in P.E., Listen Now. Listen on iTunes. Jarrod Robinson.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We dive deep into teachers' crucial role in driving innovation and improvement in education. He is the author of Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools and Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can’t Transform Education , and the host of the TeachLab Podcast. A New Approach to Educational Innovation.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 25, 2018

In today’s world, technology is increasingly becoming predominant in schools. Students nowadays have access to the latest and up to date technology. Data label, an online label manufacturing company, conducted a survey recently where people were asked whether they feel technology in schools has had positive effects on children.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Based in San Diego, Dr. Rhoads talks about how to integrate instructional strategies, have a teacher toolbox, how to show teachers technology, using Google Jamboard to brainstorm, how to observe and model online teaching for teachers. The best thing about Planboard is I can plan my lessons anywhere – on my Mac, PC or iPad.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning – One of my favorite books for teachers who use iPads with young children. Karen is a lifelong learner, author, and educator. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray shares how we can encourage an improvement in writing using technology. 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Jacqui Murray @askatechteacher about writing with technology. But, Jacqui, how do we teach writing with technology? Mistakes Made in Teaching Writing with Technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The Tech-infused Teacher Certificate The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. By the time educators finish this class, they will be ready to implement many new tools in their classroom. Ask Jacqui Murray at askatechteacher at gmail dot com.

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