Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 21, 2019

If you missed this article over at ReadiLearn , here are my thoughts about teaching technology in kindergarten: Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology. Today, my teacher colleagues tell me kids arrive at school already comfortable in the use of iPads and smartphones, doing movements like swipe, squeeze, and flick better than most adults.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This year, the Pew Research Center reported that 9 in 10 American adults own a smartphone. While most of us can recall what life was like before our national smartphone addiction, most of today’s adolescents are too young to remember such a time; however, smartphone ownership among 13 to 17-year-olds almost mirrors adults.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

When People Fail: Will The Integrity Gap Cause a Learning Gap? Ethical students will be able to learn better and faster than ever. There will be a new divide — the learning and performance divide created between those who have integrity and those who do not. It will help them with homework, for sure. And so are we.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Forty-two percent use smartphones, 33 percent use interactive whiteboards and 20 percent use tablets. Gamification makes learning more fun and engaging, and we find that it creates an environment where students are more apt to communicate and help each other,” says Nidhi Tassone, Acer America commercial marketing manager. .

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Neo LMS

MARCH 18, 2021

Current distance learning settings have made this crystal clear. Read more: Best practices for supporting parents with remote learning. Parents should be very much involved in the dynamics of their children’s learning process and have a close relationship with the teachers and the school. Learning Management Systems.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2024

And that’s true even when instructors force students to put away their smartphones. EdSurge connected with Turner to learn about this new world of fragmented attention and what educators can do to reach these increasingly distracted students. I think the university and the classroom really is a space for learning.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For my part, I also think that we should leave other things behind in 2020: learning myths! We can learn while we’re asleep if the room is entirely dark. OK, the last one I just made up, but no, you can’t learn while being asleep , darkness or not. 7 Learning myths to leave behind in 2020.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Learn to Voice Type. However, you do have to learn how to speak your punctuation. This “Swiss Army knife” artificial intelligence learning assistant can do so much. Go to to [link] download this free infographic (and learn how to get the Read&Write toolbar while you are there.). Learn to Screencast.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

As students, technology aids in learning, research, and collaboration, while in the professional realm, it becomes a tool for productivity, communication, and innovation. Still, as they move into their professional role, they might require more advanced computing power for large data sets and machine learning applications.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

What Is a Modern Learning Environment? The concept of the modern learning environment is beginning to change with school districts attempting to align their physical spaces with contemporary pedagogical philosophy. Today's Classrooms Embrace Tech in All Aspects of Learning. meghan.bogardu…. Mon, 02/12/2018 - 12:47.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Whether they have a learning difference or ADD, I believe that if we work with kids, we can help all of them succeed. Let’s talk about learning styles and some organizational tips for each type of style. The thing we have to remember is that if a student LEARNS in a certain way, they should also ORGANIZE in a certain way.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Most students use smartphones with unfiltered access to the Internet. Schools and parents need to get smart about how they talk to kids about smartphones. Let’s focus on smartphones and get educated about what we should do to help keep kids safe from the world and from their own childish irresponsibility.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As I’ve recently blogged about several contests where students create “pitch” videos for learning, some teachers probably want some advice on creating such a “pitch” video. Additionally, you can look for sound capture devices that work with smartphones.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The smartphone provided a new technique to banish these slivers of solitude: the quick glance. I don't want to get out my smartphone and waste time; I want my quick glances to nudge me toward productive habits instead. Likewise, I realized that If I picked up my smartphone during the day, I would waste time glancing at this or that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 15, 2024

Now that so many children carry smartphones, do you track your child’s location? With the rise of smartphones and other technological advancements, keeping track of your child’s location has become more convenient than before. These apps use smartphones’ GPS capabilities to offer location information.

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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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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 18, 2022

Video-assisted learning is a growing strategic teaching approach in many modern classrooms. While videos are great for things like social-emotional learning, cognitive ability, and inclusivity, if not properly utilized in the appropriate setting, videos will not be used to their full potential and can even hinder academic performance. .

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 1, 2022

Learning during the pandemic benefited from what many schools had already started to build: Wi-Fi-enabled environments with top-notch connectivity that could support all users, from students working in the classroom to physical education teachers out on the field.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Then see some common modern additions to the classroom ranging from computers to smartphones. Continue reading to learn everything you always wanted to know about technology in the classroom. . From books to tablets or slates to interactive whiteboards, humans have used learning tools for as long as we have had formal education. .

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 24, 2019

Quick Take: Explore some of the myths surrounding the use of video learning in school and the truth behind the benefits of educational videos. Myth #1: Video is passive learning. Myth #3: Video require steep learning curves. The topic of video learning is slowly creeping into the minds of many educators.

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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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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 will love having a valid reason to use Mom’s smartphone camera.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 17, 2021

Over the last year or so, remote learning has developed a reputation as a solution to education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, while it is undoubtedly a positive shift in learning, it’s not without challenges. Read more: Striking the perfect balance between online and offline learning. Prioritize communication.

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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. I was asked on this day two weeks a go to begin to prepare and compile a Distance Learning Playbook and life has been a whirlwind ever since. (I The parents are.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2025

Part of that involved the question of whether schools should ban smartphones one of the biggest policy debates of the year in K-12 education. What If Banning Smartphones in Schools Is Just the Beginning? How Smartphones Have Changed Student Attention, Even When Theyre Removed Holding student attention may be harder than ever.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 8, 2020

I’ve created the unit plan, lesson plan, and rubrics for this project-based learning experience that brings together the graphic design concepts I teach in my class. Reflection Students learn by reflecting, so I’ve included a document that can be adapted and put in your Google Classroom or can be printed for reflection purposes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Lunch hours are spent hunched over smartphones, and after-school time means less sports and more Snapchat. With more than 300 clubs and sports to choose from, SPS students are happier, healthier, and less likely to reach for their smartphones. They wanted to play board games and learn to knit. A lot of them wanted an art club.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Effective file management is pivotal for educators and pupils in digital learning environments. This characteristic is essential in educational settings, where maintaining consistency in presentation is crucial for effective learning and communication. For example, an educator may need to share papers containing pupil data or marks.

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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2025

The fast-paced content ecosystem on social media can likewise affect how students learn and retain information. If we think about studying a lot and then using the smartphone or watching a stream of TikTok videos, that can be very detrimental for the memory trace to go from a short-term memory to the long-term memory, she says.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

This is a fascinating conversation that you’ll want to hear about a new way to use smartphones in a way that doesn’t compromise privacy but can be used to help many kinds of societal issues. Listen to Po Shen Lo Talk about His App That Combats COVID19 While Protecting Privacy.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 14, 2020

Yes, there are always a few that will not adopt new technology, but smartphone statistics show that 95% of adults with school children have at least one smartphone at home. The good news is that parents with smartphones do have internet even if they don't have cable internet at home. What about parents with no internet?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Here is where the learning aspect comes into play. Image credit As impressed as I am with my daughter on her use of video in support of learning and mastering cheer skills, I am equally impressed with her coach. The above story lays out how video can effectively be utilized to support learning.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

From smartphones to electric cars, new innovations have reshaped virtually every aspect of our lives. Digital instructional tools and blended learning models are changing the experience of learning for educators and students. Monday, March 6. 12:30PM – 1:30PM. Hilton Austin Downtown – Salon G.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2017

Want to help students learn and be more refreshed? Learn what I do now to make the fall even more wonderful! Smartphone ping pong. A conversation with Rob Donatelli on episode 60 of the 10-minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Students need breaks too. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2017

These Wonder Workshop robots make it easy to learn to code in my STEM lab. Learn more about Dash and Dot. Cool Lesson Plans to Help Kids Learn to Code. So, while I often like to approach learning from a genius hour/ maker space / tinkering approach, there are some awesome lessons [link] you can do in the classroom. .

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