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AUGUST 24, 2020

Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA), often equated with Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM), is any form of assessment that measures progress toward fulfillment of a stated curriculum. Once these are in place, you devise the assessments — formative and summative — that will provide the evidence of achievement.

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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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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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MAY 6, 2024

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. This year, for that special day, give your technology specialist a gift they will truly appreciate. They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus.

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JULY 25, 2023

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. A math teacher has a better chance of holding students’ attention during class time if they make technology part of the lesson.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Here are the sixteen transformative tools, activities, and/or knowledge bases digitally-literate students should be comfortable using: annotation tool. digital citizenship. digital class calendar. digital databases. digital devices–such as laptops, iPads , Chromebooks , or desktops, for daily use.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Know how to blend digital citizenship into lesson plans that require the Internet. Click to view slideshow. Teach Writing with Tech.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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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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AUGUST 18, 2022

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, former teacher and now education consultant, has suggestions for apps to help the history class: Essential Tech Tools for the History Class. As a history teacher, I used the summertime to experiment and attend online professional development technology sessions and tech camps.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

million views and 2901 comments from about 11,500 followers who read some or all of our 2,454 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] –image credit: Deposit Photos Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Just click through!

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JANUARY 5, 2022

million views from visitors, about 10,000 followers who have read some or all of our 2,731 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. K-12 Digital Tools. 7 Authentic Assessment Tools. How to Teach Digital Citizenship in 3rd Grade. An Open Letter to Teachers About Online Classes.

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MAY 14, 2024

It’s not far-fetched to claim that technology is reshaping the philosophical and practical underpinnings of education. These include writing and adapting lesson plans, forming and updating schedules, and creating student assessment reports. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your class. The 21 st Century teacher blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Certificate.

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AUGUST 5, 2021

Pick those that work for you: 8 Tech Tools to Get to Know Your Students for Back to School. 5 Top Ways to Integrate Technology into the New School Year. 5 Tech Ed Tools to Use this Fall. 5 Top Ways to Integrate Technology into the New School Year. 5 Tech Ed Tools to Use this Fall. New School Year?

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MARCH 22, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Know how to blend digital citizenship into lesson plans that require the Internet. Click to view slideshow. Click to view slideshow.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

We’ll help you integrate tech into your curriculum, teach digital citizenship, differentiate for your learners, and more. The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. digital citizenship. digital commerce. digital law.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Here are some of the past articles I think you’ll like: 8 Tech Tools to Get to Know Your Students for Back to School. 5 Top Ways to Integrate Technology into the New School Year. 5 Tech Ed Tools to Use this Fall. 5 Top Ways to Integrate Technology into the New School Year. 5 Tech Ed Tools to Use this Fall.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

All of them, I’ve found, are well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, offering inclusive solutions to the issue of tech tools–taking into account the perspectives of stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to ensure learning is organic and granular.

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JANUARY 27, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Know how to blend digital citizenship into lesson plans that require the Internet. Click to view slideshow. Teach Writing with Tech.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These made using AI easy enough for anyone and a viable tool for educators and students. Visual tools like this enable practical lessons rather than theory, but AI has given rise to even more useful tools that can help teachers and students excel in the classroom. This saves teachers time, while giving students quicker feedback.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When choosing methods and tools to use, it is also important to create opportunities for students to develop social emotional learning (SEL) skills, as they are essential for personal and professional growth. Which tools assist us by providing access to real-time feedback? What are some ways to promote more student choice in learning?

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Artificial Intelligence–AI–can greatly assist many mundane education tasks.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

.” Read on… For more about grades, check out these Ask a Tech Teacher articles: 16+ Websites on Assessments. Grading Apps, Tools, and Resources We Love. 12 Fresh Ways to Assess Student Learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Helping My Daughters Prepare for the ACT Exams.

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JANUARY 13, 2022

Education Week caught up with select teachers and instructional coaches who shared their thoughts on some essential practices to effectively implement technology into the practice of teaching. Read on… Ask a Tech Teacher has reviewed a list of easy-to-use, intuitive tech tools we think will make your teaching job easier.

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

That means many traditional teaching tools are no longer the best choice for the new norms. Gradebook — quickly collect student assessment grades (weighted or not) that automatically calculate a final grade. Do you see why this tool excites me? It turns oft-confusing data into decision-making tools.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Have you ever stepped into a classroom decked out with technology, but the learning goals for the technology weren’t clear? But if technology isn’t paired with good teaching and a tie-in to the subject matter, what’s the point? What kind of tools and resources do you use?

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AUGUST 6, 2021

Are you looking for grading apps, tools, and resources that you can use to collect, calculate, and analyze your student’s grades? Real-time tools are available on the website to help educators and parents monitor a child’s progress. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Assessments have become a critical piece to education reform. To prepare students well for college and career means they must deeply learn the material and its application to their lives and future learning.That means assessing student knowledge authentically and accountably. Tools: Socrative, PollDaddy, Google Forms.

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JUNE 30, 2022

All of them, I’ve found, are well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, offering inclusive solutions to the issue of tech tools–taking into account the perspectives of stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to ensure learning is organic and granular.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

You may love what the app can do (like gamify math or quizzify science) but the technology required is more than you can handle or might require hours of time just to learn. It improves close reading, assesses understanding, is intuitive to roll out and use, and does much more than replace something you already have. What is Quillionz.

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MAY 8, 2020

At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Know how to blend digital citizenship into lesson plans that require the Internet. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Teach Writing with Tech.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

If you aren’t aware of this hot new (questionable) tool, check out WSJ’s video here: What are your thoughts on this–education assistant or cheating tool? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JANUARY 2, 2023

million views, about 10,000 followers who read some or all of our 2,931 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. K-12 Digital Tools. 7 Authentic Assessment Tools. 10 Tech Tools for Your Math Class. Ten Tips for Teachers Who Struggle With Technology. Tech Tools for PE Teachers.

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MAY 11, 2020

Tech tools often seem focused on core classroom subjects like math, science, and history. Here are three life-skill classes and online tools that make learning more relevant and fun: 1. Edit photos using preset filters or advanced photo editing tools like brightness, contrast, saturation, tint, and blur. SmartMusic. GuitarBots.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Assess student technology use organically.

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