Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 12, 2018

I was thrilled when Amanda Ronan over at Teach.com suggested that she write a how-to for teachers on getting virtual reality started in their classrooms. To use virtual reality in the classroom, all you need is a smartphone capable of downloading the VR apps or videos (more on those in a second) and a headset. Get Started with VR.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : How technology can improve digital citizenship in K–12.

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eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Edtech is being used in classrooms more than ever before. Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2017

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. Flip the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2015

Classrooms are infused with technology. You rarely see a lesson that doesn’t ask for online this or digital that. Students are expected to collaborate and share online as young as kindergarten when they read digital books or draw pictures using iPad apps. Digital Citizenship. Pick something slow at first.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2012

In 2009 Rockdale focused on new learning goals and worked to get buy-in from leadership and parents. Project based learning is good instruction. Learnings: Teachers will always be necessary. There needs to be change in teaching and learning. Focuses on digital citizenship. Used a visioning document by TASA.

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eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Edtech is being used in classrooms more than ever before. Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom!

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Photo Credit: Kevin Jarrett High & Low-tech for Optimal Learning Not only teachers able to share ways to integrate technology in the classroom, but I also learned some low-tech techniques as well. I also use QR Codes, Socrative and InfuseLearning for other BYOD activities, and Today''s Meet for backchanneling.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

OCTOBER 24, 2012

I haven''t really used videos all the much for flipping my classes because of accessibility and inequity with technology in the classroom, but now that those issues are close to being resolved, I am very interested in learning how to to add videos to my bag of tricks.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Comprehensive web content filtering is mission-critical to effective digital learning, particularly since schools have provided devices to students for learning. Learning today is ubiquitous across the physical and digital world, so learning and digital exploration go hand in hand.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

APRIL 13, 2019

Classroom discussions are a great way to get students to think about a topic and take that thinking deeper. Having multiple perspectives widens viewpoints and enables better understanding to form in the learning community. As educators, we all know that discussions are an integral part of a learning environment.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

This is a cool tool for BYOD students and teachers to use for animated project videos. Ideas for Use For use in the classroom, students could take a picture of a project with their mobile device and upload the picture as their background image. This easy to use tool has a plethora of uses for the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

They already nimbly use them to facilitate their lives and want to do the same for their learning. Schools with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programs find a noticeable percentage of students bring mobile phones as their device. The school experience isn’t just about cerebral learning. And why not? That’s a problem.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

Why should students in less affluent districts not be afforded the same opportunity as those with large budgets to utilize technology as a learning tool to create, collaborate, connect, communicate, and develop essential media literacies? Students need to fully understand that they are tools for learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

When you start at a new school (or classroom, or teacher), it’s important to understand the part technology will take to improve educational experiences for your child. Here are fourteen question you can expect stakeholders to answer — in depth: Who teaches students to use class digital tools? Such as cell phones.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Comprehensive web content filtering is mission-critical to effective digital learning, particularly since schools have provided devices to students for learning. Learning today is ubiquitous across the physical and digital world, so learning and digital exploration go hand in hand.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

From seating charts to taking turns to supply bins, classroom management encompasses the rules, routines, and procedures that encourage a positive classroom culture. Address digital citizenship even if devices aren’t a constant presence in your classroom or school. Their worlds are digital 24/7.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

But opportunities for connected learning aren''t always available at school, where students are often asked to disconnect and power down. Fortunately, an increasing number of districts across the country recognize that for student success, we must allow them to learn with the tools they love. Are you thinking about going BYOD?

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

From seating charts to taking turns to supply bins, classroom management encompasses the rules, routines, and procedures that encourage a positive classroom culture. Adress digital citizenship even if devices aren’t a constant presence in your classroom or school. Their worlds are digital 24/7. Be proactive.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Students use smartphones and tablets in and out of the classroom, teachers put lessons and assignments online, staff use VoIP phones, and maintenance and operations need to connect their alarms and HVAC systems. Lessons learned: As mobile use grows, control and high availability are crucial in wireless networks.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2016

To ban or not to ban, that is always the question when it comes to personal devices in the classroom. While pushing students to learn outside our classrooms is a step in the right direction, how do we ensure that these experiences lead to deeper learning ? We can fight it or leverage it. Often times great “aha!”

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 22, 2013

As more and more schools hop on the 1:1 or BYOD bandwagon in one way or another it is important to deeply consider proper implementation. And since they’re experts in Digital Citizenship there are plenty of resources in the program geared towards on-boarding students for safe and responsible use of their new devices.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 15, 2013

Megan is the guest moderator on the Canadian Ed Chat (#cdnedchat) on Twitter who enjoys expanding her PLN and learning about new tech tools to improve her teaching and class experience. On Tuesday, I participated in a virtual conference - a professional learning opportunity - called #Edmodocon. Here is Megan''s recap of EdmodoCon 2013.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 2, 2015

60 Smarter Ways To Use Google Classroom. Google Classroom is quietly becoming the most powerful tool in education technology. It may lack the visual appeal of iPads, or the student credibility of a BYOD program. As such, it scratches the itch for many teachers in many classrooms right here, right now. Tag your curriculum.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The final project can be completed on paper, using word processing skills and completed using a student''s BYOD device. A student''s smartphone or tablet does not have to just be used for a special occasion in the classroom. I encourage my students to use their device daily for note taking, recording ideas, reflecting, and researching.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 8, 2015

30 Examples Of Disruptions In The Classroom. This post is actually intended to supplement the “Cycle of Learning Innovation” model that will be publishing tomorrow (7.7.2015), which means this is less about analysis and context and more about the examples. 30 Examples Of Disruptions In The Classroom . by Terry Heick.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. Activity-Based Learning. ” (1).

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

Caveat : Expect some shenanigans the first time using the backchannel as students move through Maslow''s Heirarchy of Needs and engage in social learning and digital citizenship. Oh, what I want to learn to do! Both TodaysMeet and Google Hangout appeal to visual and kinesthetic learners and social learning proponents.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update April 15th The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man. - Eliot The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Each student gets their very own learning plan with MobyMax with the adaptive curriculum. One of the things that I really appreciate about MobyMax is the mix of direct instruction and the ability for students to discover learning on their own through discovery-based instruction. It’s like getting an extra set (or 20) of hands!

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Thomasson back in August and similar in concept to Google''s 20% time projects , the Blank White Page Project was conceived as a way to connect students and teachers through questioning and self-directed learning. The objective is for students to take ownership of their learning, so they should "own" the grade, not the teacher. -

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