Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

These days, teachers should introduce students to the world of social media so they can begin to develop the skills they need to live a safe digital life. Then, ask your students to go home and work with their parents to adjust their privacy settings on their personal social media profiles. Create a social media contract.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Many educators, administrators, and parents would prefer to leave social media out of the curriculum. Social media is scary! Yes, our learners do very scary things on social media which can and have ruined lives. Find the archive of the chat below with tips and insights.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 13, 2012

Last week I had the honor of presenting a webinar for NASSP, my national association. This was the first of three in a series presented by the 2012 Digital Principal Award winners. The educational landscape is changing thanks to continuous advances in technology. educational leadership NASSP Social Media'

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works? .

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EmergingEdTech

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Today’s teens have never known a world without social media. While teens are pretty savvy regarding social media use, it can be a slippery slope if they aren’t educated on how to use it correctly and safely. As of 2022, it’s estimated that about 46% of teens use some form of social media almost constantly.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 16, 2024

It blends traditional storytelling with digital technologies, allowing stories to be told through various digital formats, including videos, podcasts, blogs, social media, interactive websites, and multimedia presentations. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2024

Spreading awareness: Use social media to share information about environmental issues and advocate for change. 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.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

But it unfortunately wasn’t the edtech industry that won the race for children’s attention–it was social media. Rather than opening up our children’s eyes to new experiences and ways to better themselves, social media has amplified and incentivized the very worst of human nature. Personalized learning 2.0

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

At the same time, teachers often feel as if they’re competing with technology for the attention of students. However, I can see how technology can be both a distractor and a positive factor. Which gave me an idea to celebrate this month by making a case for the latter… Making the case for amplifying literacy with technology.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2019

A few weeks ago, Aaron, a student in my high school elective class, mentioned he didn’t use social media very often. One of the units I envisioned was called “Social: The New Media.” When I presented the idea to the class, I had no clue which problems the students would identify.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 20, 2016

You joined all the big social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, blogging–just for starters). You committed hours to it, and then days, eager to make this work because everyone you know talks about how much they learn from social media. When you get questions or comments on social media, answer them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll accomplish in the New Year. Clean up your social media stream –delete pictures and comments you no longer find as funny as when you first posted them or make them private. That includes our online presence.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2024

Between newsletters for parents, announcements on social media, communications for students and parents, and more, it became a challenge to demonstrate the excitement and engagement of learning through what could be boring tools. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2022

Not a surprise that student use of social media is way up since remote learning became de rigeur in learning. Social media limits users to 13+ but doesn’t monitor that. My conclusion: We aren’t teaching enough about the proper use of social media platforms and the danger of cyberbullying.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In this post, I share with you some of the best places where you can find and access Christmas designs and templates to use in your PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations or in your cards and posters. It has green, red, and white colors and the slides are decorated with Christmas trees, ornaments, and presents.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 12, 2023

I recently stumbled upon Presentory, an AI-powered presentation tool, and let me tell you—I’m downright impressed. As someone deeply entrenched in educational technology, it takes something special to make me go, “Wow, this could really make a difference in classrooms,” and Presentory does just that.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

During the transition to online and home-based instruction, teachers and administrators turned to instructional technology coaches for support in the meaningful, effective use of technology to ensure learning continuity and minimize teaching and learning disruptions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

Social Media Integration. Create moderated, school-specific social media channels where students can share their thoughts, discuss topics, and organize events. Leveraging Technology for Community Building One of the keys to successful community building in virtual schools lies in creatively using technology.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2019

The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. In addition to negative commentary, Knowles acknowledged other challenges to adopting social media for education. Finally, for some there is a social-emotional toll.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

You can create professional presentations, posters, multi-page documents, marketing materials, social media graphics, and more using Canva’s more than 1 million photos, icons, and layouts, each with colors and fonts coordinated into attractive schema easily accessed by both beginners and reluctant designers.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In today's post and in the spirit of the Halloween season, I am re-sharing with you this collection of pre-made Halloween presentation templates that you can use to create engaging content to share with students in class. These include posters, social media graphics, cards, and presentations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Wikipedia defines “cyberbullying” as: the use of information technology to repeatedly harm or harass other people in a deliberate manner Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. But what about cyberbullying?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

For many of our students, technology is just another aspect of their lives. They grew up with the Internet, social media, and mobile devices. Educators have experienced life without the Internet and social media. Students are presented with a choice of digital missions with real world impact.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

How Technology Can Improve Physical Safety in Schools. They need a web of interconnected technologies that offer digital solutions for an emergency from start to finish. Security cameras are good at identifying an incoming or present danger, but knowing there is a threat is only half the battle. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] “The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2024

These days, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. And, always ask presenters where you can find their digital notes or copies of their presentations online.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. As Twitter evolved to become mainstream social media, my use did. I need a lesson idea, and I need it now!” Where did I turn?

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Neo LMS

APRIL 17, 2018

Instructional Technology Coaching (ITC) is a prevalent method of deploying on-going professional development for teachers , with a specific focus on the integration of technology into both the curriculum, as well as the method of instruction. 12 Rules of effective Instructional Technology Coaching.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

They can take over both your personal and work-related accounts, from your emails and social media to online teaching platforms. Phishing Attacks Fraudsters frequently use misleading emails, phone calls, SMSs, social media DMs, and other digital channels to deceive victims and extract confidential information.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Sponsored by ClassLink Each year, CoSN conducts a national survey among education technology leaders to assess the current state of technology innovation across multiple school systems.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

Like most kids, past, and present, I loved playing video games. In a world where technology is embedded in so many facets of society, it is incumbent upon leaders to look for ways to level up. Social media is, and still represents, one of the most powerful ways to move a learning culture forward and engage with stakeholders.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. 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. . Immersive Learning Technology Helps Students Practice Soft Skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 29, 2024

It’s easy when teachers present cybersecurity topics properly. Bad actors can do that by checking children’s social media accounts and their activities and interests. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. It is important for children to know how to be safe while navigating the digital landscape.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 27, 2017

I’ve seen how technology motivates learners of all ages to find their voice, connect with language learners around the world, and have access to knowledge and resources in multiple languages. As technology becomes more accessible we need to continue to find meaningful ways for our language learners to use it. Play and Learn!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2022

9 Websites to Address Social Media. 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. Here’s What You Do. Top PC Shortkeys. Free Posters.

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