Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: MS Office. I choose below.

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Accessibility Digital Citizenship Strategy Examples 366

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: MS Office. I choose below.

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Accessibility Digital Citizenship Strategy Examples 317

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them? This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands.

Digital Citizenship 396

Digital Citizenship Learning Adaptive Learning Analysis 396

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. There is often a tension created by the pressure put on teachers to cover content with the student-centered approach to learning described by UDL and blended learning.

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UDL Blended Learning Learning Assessment 545

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. Physical Action.

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Blended Learning UDL Learning Guidelines 546

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, when educators at Clovis Municipal School District in New Mexico and McAllen Independent School District in Texas attempted to harness these technologies for learning, their aging Wi-Fi 5 networks presented a problem. Both installed new switches and wireless access points, which resulted in faster internet speeds and a…

Learning 344

Learning Accessibility Technology Education 344

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. Based on my first interaction with the tool, I believe Presentory has the potential to revolutionize how you teach, learn, and share knowledge, thanks to its AI capabilities. It’s super accessible.

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Tools Education Video Software 130

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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Technology Learning Assessment Data 489

Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated this phenomenon, impacting teaching and learning for all students, especially students from underserved communities. Overnight, the modality of remote learning became necessary, and these underserved communities encountered the most difficulties.

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Accessibility Education Outcomes Meeting 154

Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. Without ensuring access as a foundational baseline, we can’t address other equity factors.”.

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Accessibility Technology Digital Citizenship Hapara 246

American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 17, 2022

SETDA presents NEW RESOURCES FOR COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING Dr. Jason Bailey of The State Ed Tech Directors Association is joined by Dr. Tara Natrass of Dell Technologies and Donna Murray, Ed tech consultant to the North Carolina Dept of Education. Keep Reading SETDA presents NEW RESOURCES FOR COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING.

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Competency Based Learning Resources Learning Accessibility 98

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 12, 2020

Schools across the world have begun to shut down for extended periods of time and distance learning plans are either being developed or put into effect. Special considerations have to be made for our youngest learners as this group presents a unique challenge. Some students do not have access to devices or the Internet.

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Resources Moodle Schoology Learning 516

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

I like to compare the teacher’s work designing learning experiences to the work of an architect. In my new book with Dr. Katie Novak, UDL and Blended Learning , I share a story about working with an architect to design a new home after my family lost our house in the Tubbs Fire in 2017. 1 Get To Know Your Students.

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Blended Learning UDL Learning Flipped Classroom 500

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. The four Hs in 4-H — Head, Heart, Hands and Health — embody values cultivated through experiential learning initiatives.

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Accessibility System Broadband STEM 109

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2023

A thriving culture views technology as a seamless component that can enhance learning in a multitude of ways. This is only a glimpse of how digital learning can complement current school practices while also demonstrating the value of learning to students. Otherwise, isolated instances of success will be the only outcome.

Learning 422

Learning Outcomes Digital Learning Mobility 422

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going. Initial Observation and Debrief.

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Blended Learning Learning Professional Learning Strategy 530

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 14, 2023

Keep in mind that there are no real quality search engines that are entirely dedicated to PowerPoint presentations. How to use Google to search for PowerPoint presentation? Slideshare Slideshare is not a search engine but rather a content sharing platform where you can search for, access, and share presentations and infographics.

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How To Mobile Learning Google Mobility 117

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Access to a high-quality projector can be a huge benefit for K–12 classrooms. A projector supports multimedia presentations and the use of learning apps in a shared and collaborative environment.

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Meeting Accessibility Classroom Learning 195

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? The pandemic is presenting new barriers to student engagement, most obviously the lack of physical proximity. Virtual social learning spaces create opportunities for the social and academic aspects of learning to collide.

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Student Engagement Learning Blended Learning Google 545

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

“Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” – Napoléon Bonaparte As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, we need to encourage families to read and learn with their children at home. I’ve included some of the resources I’ve shared in the Wakelet and slide presentation below.

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Schoology Learning Libraries Facebook 362

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. My favorites at bit.ly

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Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 543

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Tract is a peer-to-peer, on-demand, project-based learning platform designed for grades 3-12. It doesn’t focus on state or international standards (though it does meet them–just don’t look for that in the learning path detail). Students learn through peers, often a group they will listen to more closely than adults.

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Learning Digital Citizenship Accessibility Video 356

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

This is the second of a three-part series looking at how social-emotional learning strategies can support teachers of students with learning differences during the pandemic. The challenge: Remote learning is inaccessible for my students. You can read part one here. First, educators had to rethink infrastructure.

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Accessibility UDL Learning Strategy 217

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that is based on a scientific understanding of how people learn. The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Engagement. Self-Regulation.

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning UDL Learning Assessment 544

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 4, 2020

In the fall semester, students present about historical figures in computing. This unit teaches about new technology, some basic CS concepts, research skills, plagiarism, verification of sources, and presentation skills. So, I start with an “Iron Chef” approach that I learned from my friend Jon Corrippo. Make a copy.)

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Technology How To Google Video 242

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100. jumping jacks, sit-ups, and deep knee bends) to learn the concept that 10 sets of 10 equal 100. If you use word lists, don’t let them peak!

Adobe 290

Adobe Learning Exercises Digital Citizenship 290

Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. When teachers use video to transfer information online, I encourage them to blend that video content into a complete learning experience. Video has several benefits in a blended or online course.

Learning 546

Learning Video Strategy Assessment 546

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

” First, let’s be clear about the differences between asynchronous and synchronous learning. Asynchronous Learning Synchronous Learning Occurring at different times and in different places (e.g., Students can access content, resources, activities at any time, and from anywhere. students working at home).

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How To Blended Learning Learning Accessibility 546

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

Learning is a dynamic process that requires active engagement. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. The Subject: Students and Their Learning. How am I learning?

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Schoology Learning Chromebook Laptops 545

ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The power of interactive learning platforms to enhance student learning outcomes is undeniable. To conquer this challenge, read on to see key factors to consider in choosing an interactive learning platform. To conquer this challenge, read on to see key factors to consider in choosing an interactive learning platform.

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Learning EdTech Training Software 213

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

For us in education, Christmas is also a time for creating engaging and fun learning experiences for our kids and students. 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.

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Adobe Social Media Google Mobile Learning 112

Hapara

JANUARY 10, 2024

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] As educators, we’re dedicated to creating learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of our learners. In today’s educational landscape, personalized learning has emerged as a key strategy to address individual learner profiles, interests and abilities.

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Personalized Learning UDL Learning Video 144

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Here’s an easy-to-read bullet list of what we found: Platform : Android iOS Web Overview: SplashLearn is an innovative online learning platform tailored for PreK through Grade 5 kids. It includes access to thousands of educational resources without hidden costs or permissions. Subsequent plans start at $7.50/month.

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Digital Citizenship Academic Standards Android Accessibility 314

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning requires that teachers equip students with the skills necessary to assume responsibility for specific learning activities in the classroom. The purpose of using media in this way is twofold. Predictor Makes predictions based on initial impressions and prior knowledge.

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Strategy Video Data Groups 373

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In some of the statistics about online acceessibility , we see that, up to 20% of people are excluded from websites when our site is not accessible. Today, we dig into a university that is making progress on accessibility and compliance.

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Accessibility Blackboard LMS Moodle 233

Neo LMS

APRIL 16, 2020

As the new coronavirus becomes an increasingly integral aspect of daily life, the onset of an extended remote learning platform looms near. While the remote learning format may be a temporary solution, whether the recent pandemic will necessitate ongoing learning from home is ultimately uncertain. Make it personal.

Learning 487

Learning Strategy LMS Exercises 487

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Online learning has become a prevalent part of the educational landscape. It enables learning to continue when distancing is a necessity. It also provides greater access options to students living in rural areas or experiencing mobility challenges. Learning difficulties like dyslexia form part of this definition, too.

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Online Learning Learning LMS Study 444