The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Some awesome changes have happened with Google Apps over summer 2021. In today's show, Eric Curts talks about Google Classroom, Google Docs, and other Google apps and what has happened that is new and cool and how these changes will help classrooms improve this school year. All opinions my own and that of my guest.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

One of the most popular shows of 2018 was with Tom Mullaney on Google Jamboard so we’ve updated it for 2021! In this show, Tom shows us how teachers are using Google Jamboard, why it is so popular, and how you can use it to teach. Google Jamboard 2021 – Hot Tips with Tom Mullaney. Let’s Jam!

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Like many organizations, technology teams in K–12 are the gatekeepers that make it possible for students and employees to access the tools they need to do their schoolwork or their jobs. Click the…

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over 170 million students and instructors use Google Workspace for Education worldwide, and according to Business Insider, the platform now has more than 9 million paying subscribers, up from 6 million in 2020. Now, Google has integrated the power of generative artificial intelligence into all Workspace applications.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In todays ever-evolving educational landscape, technology continues to redefine how we teach and learn. And yes, students CAN use Apple Intelligence in Google Docs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 13, 2025

Virtual high schools have become increasingly popular as technology has advanced and educational needs have evolved. Technological Infrastructure Technology Requirements : Students need reliable internet access and appropriate devices (computers or tablets) to participate in virtual high schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2023

I predict it will save time for those teachers fortunate enough to have an Instructional Technology department to teach them the proper use, prompting, and need for content editing. So, today, I'm spending time in Google Bard , which is actually significantly improved from just a few weeks ago when I first had a conversation with it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2025

Students can use Google Earth to take a virtual tour of a zoo or a blog to collaborate on class research. 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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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

JCPS relies on its Google Workspace… During a time when many students have access to personal and school-issued devices, JCPS is focused on teaching academic integrity rather than punishing lapses, says William Pierce, executive administrator of digital innovation and program management.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 13, 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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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We'll explore how to leverage technology and interactive strategies to turn even the most reluctant students into enthusiastic writers. Key Takeaways: Free Apps for Writing : Explore tools like Book Creator, Canva, and Google Docs to enable multimodal storytelling and provide accessibility options such as speech-to-text.

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Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 16, 2023

He holds certifications in Professional Teaching and Technology Integration for PreK-Adult, and is a Google for Education Certified Trainer. Let me say up front that the term “technology addiction” is a tricky […] The post How is technology addiction impacting teaching and learning? First things first.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever. Of course, both the benefits and challenges of classroom technology are worth considering. Five benefits of technology in the classroom 1.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2023

Before you call your IT guy or the tech teacher, here’s what you do: Google it. Type the question into Google and push send. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 80% of the problems I am asked can be answered that way.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Google has recently unveiled a set of new templates for Google Slides, offering educators fresh and innovative ways to create engaging presentations for their classrooms. These templates are designed to save time and inspire creativity, making lesson planning more efficient and enjoyable.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Google Sites offers an excellent platform for creating dynamic and engaging student portfolios. Student portfolios serve multiple purposes in education: How to The post Unlocking Student Potential: Using Google Sites for Student Portfolios appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network. Why Create Student Portfolios?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 14, 2025

Here’s how you can memorize the first 100 digits of Pi: Here are some websites students will enjoy to enrich the day ( click for updates on this list ): Calculating Pi with Real Pies –crazy video, but lots of views Discovering Pi with Google Sheets Find your Pi Day- -where is your birthday in the endless numbers of Pi?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2023

If you use Google Classroom, here’s a list, created by one of the Ask a Tech Teacher contributor: As the school year comes to an end, teachers everywhere are getting ready for summer break. If you’re a teacher who uses Google Classroom, there’s one more task to add to your list: cleaning up your virtual classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

ViewSonic is partnering with Google on a new internet appliance that, when plugged in to any compatible digital whiteboard, promises seamless access to the Google ecosystem along with its advanced security features. LEARN MORE: Check out these core classroom technologies for reducing digital overload.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Learn how to bring Google Slides Animations into your classroom by using Star Wars as an introductory lesson. The post Create your own Star Wars Movies using Google Slides Animation Videos appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Here’s how you do it: Open your word processing program (MS Word, Google Docs, or another). Thanksgiving Poll Time required: Minimal Create a poll in Google Forms or another favorite. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Silhouettes are perfect for this sort of project. Click to view slideshow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

You have new students in your class who haven’t had technology training. Your principal wants you to teach the technology class but you’ve never done it before. You’ve been teaching for twenty years but now your Principal wants technology integrated into your class. How does technology fit into that? Where do you start?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 11, 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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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. We rely on donations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Here are general guidelines: up to 10 people per class (same low price–$750) delivered via Google Classroom each class is about four weeks Normally, we charge $750 for five people. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 30, 2025

The completed list can be shared using a simple Word or Google Doc or more professionally with a class Biblionasium or Goodreads account. Another interesting option for older students is the Google Forms add-on calledCheckitout.Students enter all relevant information into a Google Form which automatically populates to a spreadsheet.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Most technologies will require users to update their passwords at a regular cadence, increasing the security level, strength and difficulty of the combination of letters, numbers and special characters. However, last year, Google, Apple and Microsoft announced plans to support passkeys, a stronger alternative to passwords.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

This year presented an even more complicated set of circumstances as most of us sailed the uncharted waters of using new technology tools and experimenting with new technology-enhanced instructional strategies. Is there another technology tool or online resource that you didn’t get a chance to try that you might try next year?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Despite the challenges associated with this moment in education, technology is rapidly evolving to allow students more opportunities to engage in social learning spaces online. In this post, I’ll review a collection of the technology tools teachers can use to engage groups of learners online. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 11, 2020

It is essential for me to reiterate what I have been saying for years as there is still some confusion as to what this actually entails: Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology. Thus, just using Zoom or Google Meet is not blended learning if content is just being shared.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The use of these technologies is increasing in the workplace, as well. With all of these technologies, we now have endless opportunities to take learning beyond what has been a confined classroom “space” and access the entire world with the right devices. Google AR/VR. Google AR/VR. It has many VRy options.

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Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

Technology in PUSD classrooms Erica Peters is an instructional coach at Eliot Arts Magnet , supervising math, history and technology. She sits on the technology committee, supports Chromebooks and works with new teachers in the district. To help ensure students stay on their learning path, educators across PUSD rely on Hpara.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 25, 2020

Which technology tools and/or online resources did you find most useful during your time learning online? Which technology tools and/or online resourced did you find challenging to use during your time learning online? This exit ticket asks the following questions: How easy was it to find your assignments online?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Cloud technologies are growing in popularity in K–12 school districts, with IT decision-makers adopting collaboration tools, Software as a Service applications and cloud-based backups.

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