Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit). Formative assessment.

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Twitter Social Media Digital Citizenship Flipped Classroom 150

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Flipped classrooms are the bread and butter of e-learning and have defined the education landscape in the past few years or so. Educators have played with the flipped classroom and applied a lot of techniques and approaches to increase student engagement and interaction. Learning after all, is a continuum.

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Flipped Classroom Classroom Guidelines Social Media 150

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

These important attributes of a PBL classroom need to be intentionally thought out as part of the online experience. Before the pandemic, I often said the Gold Standard Project Design Elements created at PBLWorks must be built into the culture of the classroom every day. I enjoy learning from all of you.

Blended Learning 192

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

We’ve explored previously the benefits of video in the flipped classroom , today we will explore how video can stimulate the 4Cs. In a “Post-Truth” media environment, having the courage and analytical skills to question authoritative texts, news stories and social media is essential.

Video 151

Video Exercises Flipped Classroom Guidelines 151

EmergingEdTech

MARCH 7, 2022

They had to try new activities to recreate meaningful connections and authentic community in the virtual classroom. Drawing on some best practices, we share seven virtual classroom activities that every educator should use to enhance their distance learning. One classic example in a virtual classroom is two truths and a lie.

Online Learning 90

Online Learning Education Learning Social Media 90

Graphite Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

But when it comes to classroom learning, your success with YouTube will depend a lot on how you use it. What are some creative ways teachers and students can use YouTube in the classroom? How can you use YouTube to teach media literacy? And there are many possibilities for how you can use YouTube in your classroom.

Digital Citizenship 65

Digital Citizenship Video Social Media Khan Academy 65

Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

What is the best way to set up my classroom for device use? Are there benefits to allowing student phones in the classroom? The Common Sense Media article " How much screen time is OK for my kid(s)? The classroom is a great place to model media balance. If so, what are they?

Technology 68

Technology Digital Citizenship Policies LMS 68