Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2020

My name is Sean Clark, bearing the official title of Technology Instructional Aid , though most of the time around the school, I am referred to simply as ‘the tech guy.’ I’m one of several at the elementary level holding this job description in my district where 1:1 devices are now the norm.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

Hypnotic conditions: Are they present in the elementary classroom? I taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. So she's writing her test in the library, and as the test is progressing, all her friends get up when they're finished and they're leaving and she's Derek's. [link] Rousell, M. 2019, June 14).

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 27, 2019

In the past, I have written extensively of how Wells Elementary in Cypress, TX has evolved into a prime example of what’s possible when teachers, building leaders, and district administrators work together to move from vision to action. Giant-sized Scrabble board on a wall in the library for kids to play the game.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

5- Create a Library of Maker Materials Make it easy to tinker and invent with a rich library of resources and materials. 5- Create a Library of Maker Materials Make it easy to tinker and invent with a rich library of resources and materials. This helps students understand who would use those materials.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

Look at the SaveUp Course Free from EVERFI Length of course: 4 lessons taking 10 minutes each Grades: 6-8 Curriculum Guide (PDF) Resource #8 Library of Resources for High School, Middle School, and Elementary School EVERFI has many more resources on its financial resources page.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

For example, reference articles can be kept open and visible as students write a paper. Elementary school students have the least access to personal devices, at 71%. Integrating workstations into the school library is a popular approach. These diverse spaces are often known as the “ library commons.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

I’ve found it works better if you have some flat surfaces around, but it will work anywhere Start designing Inside 3D bear are a variety of libraries that you can use. 3DBear includes other 3D libraries that let students add, arrange, and create digital items in your classroom. But you’re not limited by these libraries.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

So when it comes to research, are you still directing kids toward your grandmother’s resources — encyclopedias, reference books, and museums? That’s newspapers, evening news, and anything considered ‘mainstream media’ They prefer blogs, Twitter, and Facebook.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Here’s a class library for an elementary classroom. From my high school classroom to this elementary classroom. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Book Creator is an awesome tool for classrooms of all ages.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by edWeb.net, Michelle Luhtala, library department chair, and Donna Burns, technology integrator, both from New Canaan High School (NCHS) in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

This project is funded by a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Eastern Region program, managed by Waynesburg University. Primary sources will include photographs, audio recordings, videos, and manuscripts primarily from the Library of Congress. History curriculum.” Congress and the home of the U.S.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

A few years ago, while working as a teacher librarian at Templeton Elementary School in Oregon, I had the opportunity to redesign the school’s library website to include digital resources for the students to use as part of a shift to 1:1 iPad learning. Identify the content needs of the district.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2020

Infobase, the award-winning provider of digital reference content to the school and library community, today announced that it has created a variety of distance learning packages to help schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

She’s helped the students find books in the library, and she has also helped them learn some ways to navigate ways to share their knowledge through Google Slides or Wixie. Then they even started to go the library and find books for their friends. Lindsey: Our library media specialist knows more about this. You can ask experts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2017

Browse or search the Owl Eyes library to see if your upcoming book is included. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Discussions happen inside the book , so as you discuss, you’re literally “all on the same page.”. Click to see Owl Eyes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

SplashLearn for Teachers and Schools – teachers can sign up for free and have access to the full SplashLearn content library. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. SplashLearn sponsored this blog post.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2022

Additionally, there is a continually growing Readlee library you can select from as well. ( The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. All of these are supported! See tutorial video.)

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Waterford

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For elementary school teachers, here are a few early signs of ADHD to look for:[14]. After speaking to the child’s parents, and if the child has not been diagnosed with ADHD, you may want to refer a child to a specialist. In this case, refer the child to a counselor or ADHD specialist at your school. Low self-control.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

If I want to push my re ading, I sign up with my local library’s reading club, but other times I set a goal of a book or two a month in the summertime and make time to sit and read. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

If you use my link to sign up for Edpuzzle , you’ll gain access to a curated library of 50,000 free videos to use with your school. You can get started by clicking this link and you’ll get access to the 50,000 curated videos in their library. This blog post is sponsored by Edpuzzle. All opinions are my own.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. Currently, she teaches master’s level online courses in educational technology for Boise State, Walden, and Western Governors’ Universities as well as gifted elementary education where she focuses on STEM, STEAM, and Maker Education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

You have a book called Power that is a book that we'll reference if you want to hear a lot more of Dean's story. This has been every home, every library, every school and institution for kids to learn from this experience that this is important in your Vicki Davis (12:35) Well, and you're speaking as one who has been there.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

School libraries should be places where students can learn independently and think creatively outside the traditional classroom. This summer, the Houston Independent School District decided to close school libraries and replace them with discipline centers. A library and supportive librarian would benefit them more. Stephanie F.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2022

As the start of the school year kicks off across the country, elementary school teachers work hour upon hour to create welcoming, joyous spaces for learning. As a school librarian serving more than 500 elementary students each year, I hear kids complain about these reading logs and calendars all the time. Let Kids Choose S.R.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

She is a high school library media center director in Illinois and author of the book Digital Citizenship in Action published through ISTE. It can even be done in the elementary curriculum. I’ve been working a little bit with some folks in the elementary world, which is a stretch for me. Digital Citizenship that Works.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

to investigate frames of reference. 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. for bridge building. in auto safety classes, to mock what happens when cars collide. Training and Workshops.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. Epic app (free) works on multiple platforms - https://www.getepic.com/ students have individualized e-book libraries based on their interests. She rocked it! New semesters are a great time to try new things.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The library has over 2,000 individual products inside performance tasks. . The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Prepare to Celebrate Products. A product of a project gives you evidence of learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2023

20 Math Posters for Elementary School The 20 Math Posters set is basically a mini math encyclopedia on the walls. Ideal for reinforcing learning and serving as a quick reference for students. What I especially love is that they feature growth mindset quotes, promoting a positive learning atmosphere. A big plus?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

González and Framingham State University, where she is interim director of Whittemore Library, are part of a consortium in Massachusetts looking to answer different questions. Her experiences couldn’t be further away from the examples her elementary school books centered on?farming. she says research has borne that out. on top of that?that

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

It has grown into a library of more than 1,200 explainer videos, many of which have received more than a million views each and are assigned in schools and colleges around the world. These kids have been watching YouTube their entire lives, and they’re used to bad cuts,” he says, referring to sloppily-edited videos. Let us know here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

And then also from an elementary standpoint, I had a teacher use it in lieu of … she used to have her students write personal narratives and then they would bind the book together as a classroom set and put it in the library. It was a more authentic way to showcase the student work than just having it one spot in the library.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2020

Whether the 2020-21 school year is starting in the classroom or remotely, Follett is ensuring elementary and middle school students won’t be missing out on one of their favorite back-to-school traditions: the book fair. Plew Elementary School in Niceville, Fla. “It It has really helped me build my classroom library.”.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 26, 2015

However, even as they talk about the need for a shift in teaching and learning, educational conferences often model a very familiar learning experience—what Daggett refers to as “Quadrant A” (or what many teachers call less kindly: “sit n’ git”). Image credit: https://khspd12.wikispaces.com/

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

No surprise news shows are littered with references to listener’s tweets and presidential candidates break stories via their Twitter stream. So when it comes to research, are you still directing kids toward your grandmother’s resources — encyclopedias, reference books, and museums? Library Spot.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. It’s lower after the elementary grades. In reflection, this was primarily motivated by a desire to spare my students the embarrassment I felt in college when literary references went over my head.

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