Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. International Children’s Digital Library The ICDL offers over 4,600 digital children’s books in over 59 languages that exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages, and ideas.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Teachers have known for decades that ‘summer learning loss’ is a reality. This summer, show students how learning is fun, worthy, and part of their world whether they’re at a friend’s house or the water park. Kids learn to measure ingredients, make change, listen to potential customers, and problem-solve.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

At the same time, innovative education leaders and classroom teachers are engaging, motivating, and nurturing students to develop mindsets for college and career readiness and lifelong learning, and they are supporting social and emotional development. Education researchers and neuroscientists are learning more about how people learn.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 26, 2020

As schools rapidly shift instruction to a learn-from-home situation, we’re thinking about how to integrate core learning sciences principles in this new context: What do we know improves learning? How can they effectively promote collaborative learning in today’s socially distanced teaching environment?

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 5, 2021

Last year, as schools were closing their gates, e-learning cybersecurity wasn’t exactly a top priority for most teachers. What doesn’t change is that e-learning is here to stay, as the benefits of using an online tool for class activities far outweigh the risks for both K-12 and Higher Ed organizations.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Learn more about security and its benefits below or visit our business solutions page for more insights into working remotely. Despite a rushed exit from office spaces that led to makeshift kitchen table workstations, businesses soon learned the value of working from home. And you can learn a lot more about VPNs here.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Most recently I’ve worked with middle school students and I’ve seen how much mobile devices, the pandemic, and cultural changes have impacted literacy. Adolescents and teens aren’t reading as much literature or interested in reading what isn’t on a mobile device. I’ve worked at different schools worldwide.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. The federal E-rate program provides discounts to help schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

When Harbor Beach High School was built five decades ago, the library was a hub of student activity, but in recent years, it had become a veritable ghost town. I’ve got to use the library.’ MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more on how modern learning environtments are opening the door to new teaching styles! eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 22, 2014

I find that laughter helps students get to know me and relaxes them when heavy duty learning that is stressful is involved. My classes are challenging and I require a lot of effort but I also need my students to be open to the content and motivated to learn. Using Humor to Enhance Student Learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Many free mobile apps and web tools allow students to digitally markup, highlight, and jot down quick thoughts about what they are reading. Getting students to inspect what they read habitually is one of the key topics in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions. Find out more in my previous post here.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Step into a classroom buzzing with excitement and active participation, and you may just be in an active learning space. Whether you’re gearing up for back to school or tweaking your classroom throughout the year, read on to discover how to create the perfect active learning. What Makes an Active Learning Space?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2016

Learning a new language is becoming a member of the club -the community of speakers of that language.” – Frank Smith. Encourage your language learners to try the ideas listed in the infographic to support their learning. Get your copy of The 30 Goals for Teachers and Learning to Go.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Get them learning and celebrating with digital devices, web tools and apps. Holiday Apps for Creating Gifts & Learning 2014 from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Students can create personalized learning games for peers or family members. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2025

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.025 mini-conference (and our third mini-conference on AI and Libraries), " AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use , " will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Learner access to computers at home is limited, while access to mobile phones is high. Because of this, access to and use of online learning software—particularly those that are not mobile-optimal—tends to be limited to time spent within the learning facility.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. However, in relation to education, the biggest driver of interest is the emergence of possible virtual learning opportunities delivered through the metaverse. . Learning Solutions For the Future.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2020

Although research for the new report was largely conducted before the spread of COVID-19, its authors note that the pandemic will likely make learners even “more mobile, moving in and out of formal education as their job, health, and family situations change.” San Jose State Puts Blockchain on the Books How can libraries use ledgers?

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning. 3D learning. However, the whole system changes with the introduction of 3D learning. Game-based learning. The best way to acquire and retain knowledge is by learning through games.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Get them learning and celebrating with digital devices, web tools and apps. Holiday Apps for Creating Gifts & Learning 2014 from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Students can create personalized learning games for peers or family members. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

It has a huge library of videos and questions, covers a wide range of topics, and adapts to each student’s level. 3 IXL Learning. IXL Learning is a website that provides online math practice for students of all ages. This makes IXL Learning perfect for students who need extra help in math. 4 DreamBox Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2021

I selected these three because they are intuitive, multi-functional, and work as a classroom tool rather than just another new widget teachers must learn. SyncSpace is a sharable, zoomable, collaborative whiteboard for iPads, mobile devices, laptops, and computers. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Free to try.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 13, 2025

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.025 mini-conference (and our third mini-conference on AI and Libraries), " AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use , " will be held online (and for free) today, Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go. You can usually find free books at thrift stores or libraries or ask for donations from the community.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 30, 2019

So, I’ve collected twenty of the best ways to make this summer one of learning. You can take courses on helpful topics like social-emotional learning, classroom management, teacher wellness, special education classes and more. I would add that people who think they know everything have proven their ability to learn anything.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 29, 2021

IoT in education impacts the school, the teacher, and the student offering modern solutions for a safe, engaging, and motivating learning environment. Moreover, these boards facilitate the employment of interactive learning and collaboration in class. It is also useful in developing empathy and boosting the learning process.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The power of interactive learning platforms to enhance student learning outcomes is undeniable. To conquer this challenge, read on to see key factors to consider in choosing an interactive learning platform. To conquer this challenge, read on to see key factors to consider in choosing an interactive learning platform.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The internet is full of educational videos, websites, software, apps and various other tools, ready to be discovered and used to support students’ learning. Through mobile phones and tablets, of course. Mobile devices in the classroom: from foe to friend. Mobile devices enable anytime anywhere learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2017

To motivate them tie their learning into activities where they get to send some holiday cheer or celebrate the holidays. Find ideas for activities in my slide presentation, Mobile Holiday Apps for Spreading Cheer. Find ideas for activities in my slide presentation, Mobile Holiday Apps for Spreading Cheer.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

Three years ago, Darlene Thomas-Burroughs, branch manager of the Hardeeville Library in the rural town of Hardeeville, South Carolina, heard about a new way that library employees could help kids boost their reading scores. In rural places, the library and the school are the hubs,” Gentry said. “Our

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2022

At the same time, students would interact by answering questions on the slides, taking a short quiz, drawing a representation of their learning, or even annotating primary source text with a prompt from the teacher. The platform also has a library of over 45,000 topics teachers can access when looking for a content lesson or idea.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Read on to discover how to transform your classroom into an inclusive haven for learning! Its not just about welcoming diversity; its about embracing and accommodating different learning styles and needs. This approach not only makes learning more enriching but also ensures that everyones needs are met.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. To be able to learn online, one must be able to get online. Our schools and libraries need it.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

Mobility 150

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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