Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2024

Cloud security boosts online learning by protecting student data while they share their thoughts and submit their assignments. But in leveling the playing field in terms of providing access to learning resources, they also throw up new concerns from a security perspective. Why Cloud-Based Incident Response?

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 14, 2022

Today, as districts get back to in-person classes after a pandemic that saw online learning thrust upon teachers and students, K–12 schools are again taking up the virtual mantle, establishing full-time programs designed as a permanent alternative to in-person learning.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Teachers have come a long way since March 2020, when many were thrown unprepared into the remote learning world. But instructional technology consultant and author Lindy Hockenbary says there’s still a lot more teachers can learn about online learning success. Remember That Virtual Learning Is…

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Neo LMS

APRIL 26, 2022

Combine all of the above with the added stress of pandemic-related online or hybrid learning, and you’ve got three generations of highly stressed educators and learners struggling with mental health. Online learning and mental health: understanding the Generational Divide. The connection to technology.

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Neo LMS

MAY 25, 2021

Teachers in all fields saw their lives turned upside down with the arrival of COVID-19, with most having to resort to remote learning. Read more: Overcoming security and privacy concerns with e-learning. One of the most significant risks associated with online learning is the potential for cyberbullying.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

However, they are part of the student population, on college campuses, taking courses with their peers, mostly online lately. One thing that I’ve been thrilled about is that technology and online learning have really supported these students to continue their education, even though the pandemic disrupted many systems and processes.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Education experts have been talking about the rise of remote learning for years and years. However, it’s only recently that it has become not only widespread but nearly compulsory, as the COVID-19 pandemic has turned it into the only possible way for safe learning. Read more: Actionable advice for educators to move to online learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

I host a podcast called The Balance and wrote a book titled Balance with Blended Learning because I see teachers struggling with balance in every coaching and training session I facilitate. When we design learning experiences with balance in mind, the output of a lesson will feel more balanced too.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Online learning has become not only a common alternative to physical classes, but a well-regarded change maker in the education ecosystem. Good online instructors are what we always wished teaching would be. If the tech is intimidating, students will avoid it, will not learn the lessons, and will not enjoy your class.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 8, 2020

Reflections from the trenches From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we began distance learning, I started writing and reflecting. In the end, nobody knows what we face ahead only that the ability to be flexible, smart, and to use technology to link us wherever we are is part of what we have to do.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As districts start phasing students back into the classroom after months of online learning, they’re under growing pressure to ensure school buildings and other learning spaces are clean and safe to use.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2020

With remote learning students are using technology more than ever to demonstrate their learning. In the graphic below are 20 ideas for getting students to create, problem solve, and critically think with their use of technology. Ways to Learn With Technology Infographic. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In this post, Sarah Dunn , a high school math teacher, shares her favorite technology tools and online activities. There seem to be many opportunities for students to embrace the use of technology in academic classes that are not math class. How can technology and online learning materials be used effectively in a math class?

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. Action and Expression. Physical Action.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 26, 2020

Some teachers are finding that online, it is almost impossible.Are your grade books like Swiss Cheese? Today, Mary Howard, a sixth-grade science teacher in New York, talks about how we can engage kids in distance learning. Whatever happens, online learning will play a huge role in our teaching.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

The pandemic has elevated the phrase “blended learning.” ” When schools closed or shifted to hybrid schedules, many institutions turned to blended learning to navigate the new demands placed on teachers and educational institutions. What Blended Learning Is. Let’s start with a clear definition.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. In K–12, assistive learning can be a tricky beast to tackle. Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. .

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2021

For most, the answer has included a thoughtful mix of training and technology. Devices and connectivity are absolutely key,” says Liz Miller Lee, director of online learning at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). But we can’t just expect teachers to be experts without training…

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 28, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Like it or not, blended learning is here to stay. Today, virtual trainer and Class Tech Tips guru Monica Burns talks about what we need to be learning over the summer so we can be healthier and more successful in the fall no matter what we face.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 3, 2020

Teachers will likely be expected to engage students at least part time online, which may also require that teachers spend time this summer engaged in professional learning focused on online pedagogy and technology training. This schedule reserves Wednesdays for teacher preparation and deep cleaning.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2021

When I work with teachers who are new to blended learning, there is often a knee-jerk concern about the time required to design a lesson that strategically blends active, engaged learning online with active, engaged learning offline. How are we balancing the online with the offline? Offline Learning Activities.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 22, 2021

The past year has caused significant disruption to the education system, with the need to maintain safe distances resulting in a rapid shift to online learning. In some ways, online learning may provide inclusivity for students who have difficulties navigating the traditional classroom environment. Put wellness first.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. My favorites at bit.ly

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. However, students are unlikely to develop these skills in learning environments where they are positioned as passive receivers of information.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? 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. What would that look like?”

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

Second, technology is here to stay. So, how do we design and facilitate learning experiences to remove barriers and allow all students to succeed? How can we leverage technology to provide meaningful choices within a learning experience and create the time and space needed to work with individual students or small groups of learners?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teacher Bruce Reicher shares two of his favorite distance learning tools – Wakelet and Wevideo. He talks about how he uses them with students and teachers for classroom learning and teacher PD. With Advancement Courses , you never stop learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Do you need help in learning how to teach online? Here’s a free 3-hour course, Launching Online Learning , to get you started. They also shared in the 10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices.

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Neo LMS

JULY 15, 2021

Despite the growing demand for edtech and online learning, face-to-face lectures and on-campus activities remained the core part of how students accessed their education. Read more: 3 Ways in which edtech enables hybrid learning. 4 Digital learning trends for Higher Education. Competency-based learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2020

August 18-20, 2020 -a Free PD Experience for Blended Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This school year is dependent more than ever upon our ability to blend face to face (hopefully) and online learning. Blended Learning. ” The full schedule is here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We know technology is a challenge for veteran teachers. What is surprising is that many teacher programs don’t prepare their graduates well for the rigors of using technology to meet current educational requirements. Exposed now are deficiencies of utilizing online learning management systems that school districts face.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 17, 2020

In this mini-episode, I suggest that teachers plan for a week at a time so that students can self-pace through assignments and enjoy the flexibility of learning online. I encourage teachers to embrace a “less is more” mentality because everything tasks longer online.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. So how can educators engage in professional learning and find time to connect with other educators, when schedules and responsibilities make finding extra time difficult? How can we make time to connect? Social Media.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Allie Beldin’s love of educational technology began long before teachers made the necessary move to online learning. For Beldin, a sixth grade math teacher at Stallings Island Middle School in Georgia, educational technology has been a resource throughout her career for supporting struggling students and making classes more fun.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

Can teachers who are teaching an AP course use blended learning models and cover the extensive curriculum? I get asked this question frequently as a blended learning coach. In this guest post, Cori Schwarzrock shares her experience using blended learning models in her AP psychology course. My answer is a resounding “Yes!”

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. There is often a tension created by the pressure put on teachers to cover content with the student-centered approach to learning described by UDL and blended learning.

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