Technology Tidbits

MARCH 19, 2020

Self-paced instruction is constructed in such a way that the learner proceeds from one topic or segment to the next at their own speed. This type of instruction is becoming increasingly popular as the education world shifts from the classroom to the internet ( Wikipedia )." This list is in alphabetical order.

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Tools Differentiated Instruction Game-Based Learning Learning 37

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 4, 2014

The Answer Pad the great student response system and mobile learning tool has just been updated w/ a brand new polished look. This is an excellent site/app that allows educators to turn their classroom paperless and do all testing/assessing on an iPad. W/ tons of templates to choose from (i.e Math, Geography, etc.)

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Differentiated Instruction Mobile Learning iPad Exercises 45

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Your school just invested in a new set of Chromebooks or iPads. In a study of 140,000 classrooms in K-12 schools across 39 states, more than half showed no evidence of students using technology to gather, evaluate, or use information for learning. Apps aren’t designed for the whole classroom. Let’s use that to our advantage.

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Technology Differentiated Instruction Broadband Academic Standards 118

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 30, 2019

This past semester I had the opportunity to observe two elementary classrooms using technology in new and exciting ways. The other was a third-grade blended-learning classroom at Lincoln Central Elementary School, in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The differences in these two classrooms were stark.

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Blended Learning Chromebook Elementary Differentiated Instruction 95

Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

The Answer Pad is a great student response system and mobile learning tool I've covered before in the past. This excellent site/app allows educators to turn their classroom paperless and do all their testing, assessing, etc. on a mobile device (i.e. This is great way for classroom discussion w/ the names hidden.

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Differentiated Instruction Mobility Mobile Learning Assessment 28

Technology Tidbits

APRIL 10, 2018

In today's classroom STEM is a vital topic covered universally. This is ideal for assessing students and differentiating instruction. Daisy the Dinosaur - A fun iPad app that teaches kids how to program and animate by dragging blocks together and watching Daisy preform the action. Awbie, Jam, and Duo).

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Self-paced instruction is constructed in such a way that the learner proceeds from one topic or segment to the next at their own speed. This type of instruction is becoming increasingly popular as the education world shifts from the classroom to the internet ( Wikipedia )." This list is in alphabetical order.

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Tools Differentiated Instruction BYOD Learning 29

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.

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Google Classroom BYOD Differentiated Instruction 40

Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

In today's classroom STEM is a vital topic covered universally. This is ideal for assessing students and differentiating instruction. Daisy the Dinosaur - A fun iPad app that teaches kids how to program and animate by dragging blocks together and watching Daisy preform the action. Awbie, Jam, and Duo).

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How To STEM iPad Learning 30

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Mobile App Top 50 Sites/Apps of 2015 * Seesaw - Excellent free mobile app (Android/iOS) for students creating digital portfolio w/ educational portal. Ignite Teaching - An excellent free iPad app for Project Based Learning through collaborative digital presentations/projects. Xtranormal) by typing a script. .

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Android iPad Game-Based Learning Differentiated Instruction 28

Technology Tidbits

MARCH 17, 2014

The resources below will vary from drill and practice to all out epic adventures in 3D virtual worlds, to help Gamify a classroom. Cookie - A great site for educational: Math, Reading, Science, and ESL games for El Ed kids. ** Digital Passport - An essential iPad app for kids that has them playing games to learn about Cyber Safety (i.e.

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Game-Based Learning Common Core Gamification iPad 60

Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 12, 2015

4c6x4p5qplh7 Google For Education Resources [link] Google Classroom - new resource for teachers to manage classes, assignments, student work, and to communicate with students. Teachers can use MoveNote to explain directions to individual students, making it easier to differentiate instruction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

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Chromebook Google Edmodo Study 100

eSpark

APRIL 13, 2022

A recent study shows that the number of preschool classrooms using tablets doubled from 2013 to 2015, and research conducted by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation indicates that “the adoption of personalized learning approaches has increased significantly in recent years due in part to rapid advances in technology platforms and digital content.”

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Technology Classroom EdTech Differentiated Instruction 52

Learning in Hand

MARCH 12, 2016

Easily providing recordings to your students means you can reteach concepts, differentiate instruction, give directions at centers, communicate with parents, and be heard and/or seen any time and any place. In a classroom, the QR code would likely be printed out, included on a worksheet, put on a task card, placed on a sticker, etc.

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Learning in Hand

MARCH 12, 2016

Easily providing recordings to your students means you can reteach concepts, differentiate instruction, give directions at centers, communicate with parents, and be heard and/or seen any time and any place. In a classroom, the QR code would likely be printed out, included on a worksheet, put on a task card, placed on a sticker, etc.

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Tablets Smartphone Adobe Android 40

TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

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. A description of a learning environment where there is one “screen” for each student (whether an iPad, laptop, etc.).

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Technology Learning BYOD Digital Citizenship 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

Reinventing the Classroom - Correction. Some of you noticed that the announcement about our exciting ed tech event on May 1st, Reinventing the Classroom , had a broken link -- sorry about that! Donna is active in Professional Development online and in her district, CoSN, ISTE, Flat Classroom®, and iEARN.

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Conference Digital Badges Libraries Education 53

eSpark

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

A recent study shows that the number of preschool classrooms using tablets doubled from 2013 to 2015, and research conducted by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation indicates that “the adoption of personalized learning approaches has increased significantly in recent years due in part to rapid advances in technology platforms and digital content.”

Technology 40

Technology Classroom EdTech Differentiated Instruction 40

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2015

New application ensures a safe instructional environment in which teachers control content and personalize learning for each student. Once in the password protected instructional environment, teachers can supervise and control their students’ EdRedi-enabled devices, deploy lessons and activities, and differentiate instruction.

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Tablets Classroom Differentiated Instruction Smartphone 40

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Achieve3000 will apply its online differentiated instruction to the content, helping students to digest critical material so they can read, discuss, and debate core U.S. Tech & Learning Rounds Up a Summary of New Tools for Schools Software & Online ACHIEVE3000 & ICIVIC ( www.achieve3000.com civics and government topics.

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Tools Robotics Edmentum Software 55

Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The Answer Pad the fantastically simple mobile learning tool and student response system has been busy over the summer months. Answer Pad still is a great way to turn a classroom paperless and assess students learning in real-time on a iPad/mobile device. Here is a list of some new functionality.

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Differentiated Instruction Mobile Learning Mobility iPad 28

Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 12, 2017

With a host of different learning solutions, TextHelp can help build students’ confidence and understanding both in the classroom and at home. https://www.texthelp.com/en-us ) Formative — Formative is a great standards-aligned way to go paperless in your classroom for all your assessments. then embedding into a site/blog.

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Differentiated Instruction Common Core Mobile Learning Assessment 28

Technology Tidbits

MARCH 9, 2020

Wikipedia says, " Blended learning is a formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through online delivery of content and instruction with some element of student control over time, place, path or pace. [1] 5] " That being said, I decided to curate a list of resources that can be used for Blended Learning instruction.

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Blended Learning Khan Academy Learning Edmodo 43

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2016

Here’s what I’m using all the time in my classroom right now. 36 Tools I’m Using Right Now in My Classroom and Life. She also has a Technology Jump Start Course with 8 modules to help get you comfortable with technology in the classroom.) Haiku Learning is the tool I use to blend my classroom.

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Tools EdTech Haiku Learning Classroom 120

Learning in Hand

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Richard was kind enough to post his slides online, and he has included some fantastic photos from futuristic classrooms. Tech Tools for Early Learners by Janet Corder and Joan Gore You'll be amazed at the things even your tiny tots can do when given the chance to use iPads and computers to create and learn. Chart a Course!

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Resources Wiki iPad Google 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2014

Updates Partner Spotlight Partner Announcements Calendar of Events Deadlines Highlighted Recordings NMC Navigator Top Ten Conversations Final Notes Updates Last Week for "Reinventing the Classroom" Presentation Proposals. Submissions are due by April 25th. PD certificates will be available through the Learning Revolution.

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 51