Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged Engaging students in the classroom is a key factor in successful teaching and learning. However, keeping students interested and involved in their education can be a big challenge. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 10, 2025

Keeping your students engaged is crucial to effective learning, but how do you know if theyre truly paying attention? Top-rated student engagement tracking solutions can help. With the rise of education technology, tracking engagement has never been easier. So, how do you keep them actively involved?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

So why is this so important when it comes to engagement? Student discourse, the interaction and exchange of ideas among students, is a vital component of learning. Cognitive Development and Critical Thinking Research has consistently shown that student discourse is a powerful tool for cognitive development.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The pandemic disrupted learning for millions of K–12 students and caused student engagement to plummet in many districts. At the same time, the crisis accelerated the adoption of technologies and tools that connect students and teachers across varied classroom environments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarize with NoteGPT Summary Jacqui Murray discusses the integration of technology in K-8 education, focusing on gamification to enhance learning. Keyboarding skills are essential for students in a technology-driven world.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 31, 2025

Raised in a digital world of swiping, tapping, and instant feedback, these students expect learning to be just as interactive, engaging, and personalized. The Student Engagement Crisis Teachers are feeling it, and the numbers confirm it: nearly half of educators say student engagement has dropped since 2019.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers: Summary This video discusses using student presentations to enhance speaking and listening skills, aligning with Common Core standards. Highlights Engaging Topic: Student presentations warm up students and foster excitement for learning.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a recent study , students using personalized learning paths improved their test scores by 71%, compared to a 54% improvement with regular e-learning. By focusing on each student’s unique needs, personalized learning is a powerful way to help close achievement gaps. Some kids are zoning out, while others are racing ahead.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Modern educational tools make it possible to add a practical edge to math lessons, as students can observe math structures at play in the real world and see how people apply these formulas to solve common challenges. And it’s a great way to get more done.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 13, 2025

Virtual high schools have become increasingly popular as technology has advanced and educational needs have evolved. In the United States alone, millions of students are now taking at least one online course. Parental Involvement : Increased parental involvement is often necessary to help students stay motivated and on track.

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Digital Promise

JULY 23, 2020

We know technology can be a transformational tool for improving student achievement and engagement, and for driving school innovation. Trying something new can be intimidating, especially when teachers are concerned about how to salvage a lesson if use of a new technology tool fails. Their grades have gone up.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

On the 11th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on post-pandemic classroom technology. Everywhere you look, the data backs it up: Eighty-one percent of superintendents agree that student behavioral concerns are worse now than before the pandemic, with 35 percent saying the situation has gotten significantly worse. (

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2019

5 Considerations for Buying Classroom Technology. As the vast selection of technology solutions for education continues to grow, K–12 schools find it harder to decide on which products to invest in. . Districts want to know the money budgeted for technology integration will provide the best outcomes for their particular schools’ needs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 8, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers need to know what is happening and how technology (specifically AI) impacts their classroom.) Throughout 2025 I will create episodes for my podcast and radio/TV show that will cover these topics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

Quick writes are short, spontaneous writing exercises that allow students to express their thoughts and ideas without the pressure of formal writing tasks. Murray emphasizes the importance of variety and choice in writing activities, which can cater to students different preferences and skills.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

AI refers to technology that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence —things like analyzing data, solving problems, or even adapting lessons to student needs. With the global AI education market expected to surpass $32 billion by 2030 , it’s clear this technology is here to stay.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The survey provides valuable insights into the current state of technology integration in classrooms. Teacher tech use continues to grow The survey shows a high percentage of digital adoption and reliance on education technology. Close to 40 percent of teachers describe their relationship with classroom technology as one of necessity.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

As technology has evolved, writing documents has also evolved. Not only has the process of writing the IEP evolved, but IEPs are becoming technology-driven. Data from these programs can be used to create students annual IEP goals. This study mentions that the ReadWorks program, used for progress monitoring IEP goals, has 1.2

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Interactive whiteboards are a technological leap similar to the leap to the first blackboard, and is set to revolutionize education. In fact, interactive whiteboards have astonishing potential to make learning more engaging and effective in many surprising ways. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I was fortunate to work with numerous educators this summer on how to teach and lead for higher student engagement – even during a pandemic. This summer I worked with over 150 teachers in Virginia to redesign lessons and units for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion.

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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. The student today learns much differently than students did five years ago.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever. Of course, both the benefits and challenges of classroom technology are worth considering. Five benefits of technology in the classroom 1.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 25, 2024

Your students and colleagues could probably name a few, but sometimes, naming our own strengths and embracing our teaching style can be a struggle. Because after all, when you understand your unique teaching style, you can choose how to best integrate technology into your classroom. But what does this look like in action?

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

When suddenly propelled into distance learning last spring, educators rose to the challenge to meet the needs of students and families. In our roles on the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools professional learning team, we have the unique opportunity to partner with instructional technology coaches all over the country.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

85% of respondents integrate technology in their lessons a few times a week, if not every day. Teacher tech use continues to grow The survey shows a high percentage of digital adoption and reliance on education technology. 85% of respondents integrate technology in their lessons a few times a week, if not every day.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This approach ensures students engage with the material at a deeper level and develop critical thinking skills. We as educators can create a dynamic and effective learning environment by using AI as a tool for feedback and brainstorming and ensuring responsible and critical engagement with technology.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As schools across the nation shifted to distance learning — and then again to a hybrid model — library staff have taken creative approaches to foster student engagement and give students access to literature.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 7, 2024

This transformative technology has the potential to drastically streamline teachers workloads, while also making learning experiences more engaging, personalized and accessible for students. Business leaders in all different industries are already integrating the technology into their working practices. In fact, 91.5%

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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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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2020

What happens if students have to stay home for days or even weeks? What strategies and technology tools can teachers leverage to take their traditional classes online? I have fielded multiple questions about the best ways to engage students and leverage online learning tools if schools close for a period of time.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As educators had to seek new ways to assess students and provide opportunities for them to share what they were learning, ask questions, interact, and feel connected to a classroom community, many sought digital tools. 5 Ways edtech helps students demonstrate learning. Here are five ways for students to demonstrate learning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Classrooms are dynamically impacted by the dual forces of technological evolution and student expectation. Student engagement is changing, driven by digital natives looking to combine organic social interaction with science, technology, engineering and math discovery. The STEM Robots Revolution Hits K–12.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Among the services they provide is guidance on assistive technology in schools. What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 27, 2022

As a way to increase student engagement in the K–12 classroom and provide an opportunity to socially distance, many schools have turned to outdoor learning spaces. With new technology, lessons can now take place beyond schools’ four walls. The next step for many schools is to consider what ruggedized IT infrastructure they…

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While AI has a clear role in assisting students with their learning, it can also be extremely advantageous for teachers too. In fact, AI technology can be used to adapt lessons to students’ needs, continually providing an ideal learning environment, enhancing communication, and optimizing the lesson creation process.

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