Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library. This includes not only public libraries but colleges and universities.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2019

The free comic creation tools below are easy to use and allow learners to choose from a library of characters, props, scenes, and templates to visualize a word problem, retell a moment in history, illustrate science, explain a theory, or make up their own story. Make Beliefs Comix – Web tool and iPad app. Comic Creation Tools. ?

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2024

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 whether they’re in a classroom, the library, one of the tech labs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 21, 2021

I’ll display it below but click the link for an updated library: Occupational Therapy –a long list of great apps including stress, social skills building, and more. IPad Apps for Special Needs. My #1 Go-go site: Carol Leynse Harpold at OTs with Apps and Technology. Here’s a great list of Special Needs websites.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Any age: Pit your math and technology skills against your child’s in an online math-based car race game like Grand Prix Multiplication. This doesn’t require a library. Any age: Explore the night sky using an iPad app like GoSkyWatch. Science Any age: Investigate something scientific that intrigues you.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 2, 2022

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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Try game creation tools like Zondle , Stencyl , Scratch , Adventure Games or create a game on the iPad with TinyTap and Game Press. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos. Try their new free iPad app to create multimedia digital posters they can add voice recordings and drawings.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Try game creation tools like Zondle , Stencyl , Scratch , Adventure Games or create a game on the iPad with TinyTap and Game Press. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos. Try their new free iPad app to create multimedia digital posters they can add voice recordings and drawings.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Canva is a web tool and iPad app with a free library of stock images, stickers, and graphics. Also, find a library of stickers, frames, and templates. Student Examples.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2023

It’s easy to confuse ‘using technology’ with digital tools. Your school passed iPads out to all classes. Some of your colleagues think having students read in this tablet format means they’re integrating technology into their curriculum. Technology tools populate like bacteria in a culture.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching in augmented reality (AR) for the past several years has been a bit of a challenge, in my opinion, as is often the case with new technologies. 3DBear includes other 3D libraries that let students add, arrange, and create digital items in your classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

Cloud technology allows video game streaming on nearly any device , from smartphones to traditional game consoles. School technology typically moves slowly,” he continues. “If If a school adopts iPads, teachers can only use games that work with the Apple operating system. “If You have access to a limited library of games.”.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

APRIL 2, 2019

Looking for some good library apps other than Kindle and Kobo? Below is a collection of some iPad apps you might want to try. Some of these apps provide access to free eBooks and several other.read more

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Access a library of shapes, containers, stylized fonts and more. Popplet is a mind mapping app on the iPad to get students creating digital mind maps with links, videos, and images.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Online Reading –when the classroom library isn’t available, use one of the many online libraries or story collections to inspire reading. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. An alternative is a class reading program like RAZ-Kids. Whatever you choose, it must be completed in 3-5 minutes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Here are seventeen online libraries with a wide variety of free/fee books: Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. International Library. Open Library. And finally, try these 25 apps for iPads: Action Words– learn action words with amazing pictures.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Integrating presentations in teaching is an accessible way to bring technology to the classroom and make the best digital tools available. You can also customize any lesson from the Nearpod Lesson Library, including hundreds of already made slide-based lessons. Haiku Deck.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 2, 2018

All across the nation, school, teachers, students, libraries, and families celebrate by reading, writing, and sharing poetry. If you’re looking for iPad sites, try one of these: Diamante Poems. Acrostic Poems ( iPad , Android – Free). Poems by Heart From Penguin Classics ( iPad – Free with in-app purchases).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Canva – web tool and iPad app with a free library of stock images, stickers, and graphics. Also, find a library of stickers, frames, and templates. Pinterest – free and popular curation web tool, iOS/Android app, and bookmarklet to easily pin inspiring posts, documents, videos, and images to a board.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2021

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. ” –from the American Library Association. Using technology in the education journey requires a much broader pallet of skills than what is required for online testing.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Also, access a library of free clipart, fonts, graphics and backgrounds. Canva is a web tool and iPad app with infographic templates and lesson plans. Infogr.am is an infographic creator with graphs and templates. Venngage is an easy to use infographic maker and graphic design software with drag and drop.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

For educators, the new school year is a prime time to set technology-related goals for their district, school or classroom. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about how K–12 educators are using technology to boost engagement. Consistent conversations and check-ins can help, even as technology changes at rapid speed , Jones says. . “If

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

As I mentioned in a previous post I have been working on a educational technology presentation for principals in a NJ school district. 21st Century Leadership Shift Happens (must see video for any educator unfamiliar with the tends and impacts associated with technology and social media. Cross-posted at The Educator''s Royal Treatment.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics to online platforms and digital whiteboards. 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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 10, 2023

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2022

By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Coding with pixel art. Human robot.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2019

Here are seventeen online libraries with a wide variety of free/fee books: Actively Learn –add PDFs of your choice to a library that can be annotated, read, and shared. International Library. Open Library. And finally, try these 5 apps for iPads: Action Words– learn action words with amazing pictures.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+ 2. Fender's library embeds tons of songs that you can pick and play at your own pace. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+ 3. sign up for a $9.99 USD per month subscription.'

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2017

The University of Texas at San Antonio has more than 2 million titles in its library system, and lately it’s been building a collection that most students—and future teachers—might not even know exists yet. Ilna Colemere, an instructional technology coordinator for COEHD, is heading up the project. Ilna Colemere.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

PASCO Scientific is the global leader in developing technology-based solutions for hands-on science. Their products are wireless, Bluetooth- and/or USB-connectable, and their SPARKvue software runs on Mac and Windows platforms, Chromebooks, iPads, iPhones, and Android. False Target Rejection Technology for clean data.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

With the advance of technology and especially mobile technology, all these hardships become a thing of the past. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+ 2. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+ 2.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Hopscotch is an app (iPad/IPhone) that enables students (ages 8-14+) to learn about coding by creating a game, changing a drawing into an animation, or exploring the projects that have been shared to the gallery. Training for teachers is available online, and there is also a library full of resources to get started. Scratch Jr.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s web-based (including apps available for iPads and Chromebooks) with a drag-and-drop functionality that makes the design process simple and intuitive. There’s no cost for basic (a yearly cost for premium) to use the thousands of free illustrations and images in the Canva library or uploading your own.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 15, 2022

With the development of digital displays, new technologies are coming up to operate them: passive, echo, active… Knowing which stylus is which and what they can do is the first step to figuring out which one you should go for. . Each of them uses different technologies. Passive stylus technology works in the exact same way.

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