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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Online Reading –when the classroom library isn’t available, use one of the many online libraries or story collections to inspire reading. Pick one that allows books to be downloaded to the student’s digital device so there are no issues with internet and WiFi when students are away from school.

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APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. These were the pressing questions of the time – a time 8-months after the release of the first iPad and 6-months before the release of the first Chromebook.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Alt Codes Grade level: 4-12 Alt codes are symbols created by holding down the Alt key and pushing a series of numbers, like these for copyright and the Spanish question mark: Alt + 0169 = © Alt+0191 = ¿ There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Tip: Press the ALT key.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. These can be both print and digital, to fit all children’s reading preference. Here’s a list of online sites with digital books that can be quickly accessed, mostly free, for this activity: Aesop Fables. Teach students to read with their digital devices.

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APRIL 5, 2019

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants. Benefits of a School License.

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JANUARY 15, 2018

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems which I share with you. 13 Reasons For and 3 Against Technology in the Classroom. 22 Digital Tools You Must Have in Your Classroom. Chromebooks in the Classrooms–Friend or Foe?

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MAY 3, 2020

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom.

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JUNE 1, 2018

A School License is a PDF of one grade level tech curriculum or keyboarding curriculum that can be installed on any digital device in your school–iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, library computers, classroom computers, 1:1, Google Classroom–you name it. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

A popular service learning endeavor is teaching technology skills to those who don’t have them. In any number of homes and schools across the nation, students are more comfortable with using digital devices than many adults. Use technology and digital media strategically and capably. Teacher Preparation.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Here are some ideas, from a time commitment of a few minutes to a few hours: Activities for your class Read-aloud books Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. These can be both print and digital, to fit all children’s reading preference. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For the past decade, schools have invested millions of dollars in technology. Quickly after iPads, schools fell in love with Chromebooks and their amazing ability to allow students to collaborate and share, not to mention their ease of maintenance. The next game changer, according to education experts, will be digital textbooks.

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JANUARY 18, 2016

Storyboard That is a leader among online digital storytelling tools thanks to its comic-based themes, clean layout, vast collection of story pieces, varied strip options, and intuitive drag-and-drop interface. I love using Storyboard That to create avatars as part of a discussion on digital citizenship.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

As students filtered into the library at Susquehannock High School and sat down before new Chromebooks, help was just steps away — in the form of some of their classmates. Students visited the library in groups to receive their Chromebooks, log in and download some recommended apps.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

For ‘Specials’ teachers (those who teach one subject and move from classroom to classroom), easily carry this lightweight and mobile device, allowing you to have a document camera wherever you have a computer, whether it’s the Library, the gym, or a classroom. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JANUARY 1, 2024

Turn Off SafeSearch Here’s how to turn off SafeSearch: On Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook) Open Google Search : Start by visiting Google.com on your preferred web browser. Default Settings : In some cases, SafeSearch might be turned on by default, especially on networks in schools or public libraries.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

eSpark works on all devices–desktops, Chromebooks, iPads (with the free app)–pretty much whatever digital device you use in your classroom. In fact, some students can be working on Chromebooks while others use iPads. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. esparklearning.

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APRIL 8, 2016

Storyboard That is a leader in online digital storytelling thanks to its comic-based themes, clean layout, varied strip layouts, and intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Here’s how it works: When you log into your account, Storyboard That automatically adapts to your device (whether it’s a desktop, Chromebook, or iPad).

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JANUARY 24, 2019

PASCO Scientific is the global leader in developing technology-based solutions for hands-on science. Their products are wireless, Bluetooth- and/or USB-connectable, and their SPARKvue software runs on Mac and Windows platforms, Chromebooks, iPads, iPhones, and Android. False Target Rejection Technology for clean data.

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JANUARY 29, 2019

Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. These can be both print and digital, to fit all children’s reading preference. Here’s a list of online sites with digital books that can be quickly accessed, mostly free, for this activity: Aesop Fables. Teach students to read with their digital devices.

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MARCH 19, 2019

I subscribe to lots of technology-in-education forums (here’s a list of my trusted education advisors ) and attend as many webinars as I can. Teachers upload (called “create” in Peergrade) an assignment to the Peergrade website and add a rubric (which can be adapted from Peergrade’s library or built by the teacher).

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APRIL 19, 2016

It’s become clear to me that for most of them, adding technology to their lessons means layering more work on top of their already overburdened lesson plans. Despite the claims of tech gurus that technology makes the job of teaching easier, few educators see it that way. have online libraries included with student resources.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

You will find yourself most comfortable in the Google Classroom environment if the tools you use are aligned with Google Drive, your browser of choice is Chrome, and your digital device is a Chromebook. media library –collect and share media resources. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Storyboard That is a leader among online digital storytelling tools thanks to its comic-based themes, clean layout, vast collection of story pieces, varied strip layouts, and intuitive drag-and-drop interface. It’s also an excellent tool for teaching digital citizenship. The thumbnails are big and bright.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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APRIL 11, 2016

Three pieces that you especially want to look for: a robust infrastructure–all these digital devices require an extended internet interface as well as sufficient bandwidth to transport all that data. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks. erasing is easier on digital devices.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

6, 2018 – Impero Software, global specialists in remote monitoring and management software for education, has partnered with the Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program, a statewide cooperative of Illinois K-12 educational entities, to provide Illinois schools with student safety software and mobile device management solutions.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

That means it’s accessible from school or home, with any platform (including Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, and tablets). Students sign on to iPads, desktops, Chromebooks, or laptops with a link code provided by the teacher. More on class management: How do I create a classroom library checkout system?

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MARCH 8, 2022

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Kids of all ages are consuming and producing more digital media than ever before. Of course, not all screen time is created equal.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Four school-based pieces you’ll need: a robust infrastructure–these additional digital devices require an extended internet interface as well as sufficient bandwidth to transport all that data. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks. erasing is easier on digital devices.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

It includes suggestions for creating your Google lit trip, a library of completed ones, and a place you can suggest a lit trip for a future post. It works well on desktops as well as iPads and Chromebooks. at the time of this article) is a digital replacement for the traditional world atlas print book. Landform Detectives.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. There are hundreds of them for PCs , Macs , and Chromebooks. Click the link for your digital device. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). By fourth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their classwork and will seek out ways to use it for that purpose. Alt+0191 = ¿.

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DECEMBER 9, 2017

Are any education technologies, for that matter? Computing platforms have different abstraction levels, including a computer architecture, an OS, or runtime libraries. platforms are digital infrastructures that enable two or more groups to interact. One might ask, I suppose, if LMSes are platforms. They’re amazing.

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