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MAY 14, 2021

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. International Children’s Digital Library. Open Library.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

In my case, I used Ctrl+Alt+S to invoke the Windows Snipping Tool Save IPads call these hotkeys. These can be simple or involved and might tie into inquiry taking place in the classroom. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. There are dozens of ways to incorporate QR Codes into your classroom.

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. IPads call these hotkeys. Pick an activity—say, taking your seat in the classroom or making a PB&J sandwich. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Coding with pixel art.

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MAY 10, 2023

That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. Technology in the classroom changed from “nice to have” to “must have”. 1:1 became a reality.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Somehow, as lives for both the adults and children have gotten busier, as digital devices have taken over, as parents turned to TVs or iPads to babysit kids while they do something else, we’ve gotten away from this most companionable of activities. Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. Read-aloud books.

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MAY 3, 2021

That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. Technology in the classroom changed from “nice to have” to “must have” 1:1 became a reality.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In today’s K-12 education ecosystem, most classroom management tools have moved online. This includes typical LMS (Learning Management Systems) functions like homework, classwork, schedules, quizzes, resources, and gradebooks so stakeholders–teachers and students–can access them from any location and any digital device.

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JANUARY 22, 2020

Technology in the classroom changed from ‘nice to have’ to ‘must have’. Students researched online as often as in the library. Students began spending as much time in a digital neighborhood as their home town. Class screens became more norm than abnorm(al). 1:1 became a realistic goal.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

How does game based learning and programs like SplashLearn address the unique needs of the remote classroom? Online Reading –when the classroom library isn’t available, use one of the many online libraries or story collections to inspire reading. GBL and Remote Teaching.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Somehow, as lives for both the adults and children have gotten busier, as digital devices have taken over, as parents turned to TVs or iPads to babysit kids while they do something else, we’ve gotten away from this most companionable of activities. When you have classroom reading time, kids can pair up and read to each other.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Here’s an excellent collection of great apps for your classroom — to cover writing, research, and assessment. Storyboard That is a leader among online digital storytelling tools thanks to its comic-based themes, clean layout, vast collection of story pieces, varied strip layouts, and intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

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MAY 2, 2022

That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. Technology in the classroom changed from “nice to have” to “must have” 1:1 became a reality.

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APRIL 16, 2015

The topic was " Digital Citizenship - how does your library program promote it at your school? " We use @CommonSenseEdu Digital Passport https://t.co/r3kFSMGkPr venspired Krissy Venosdale''s Digital Citizenship: It’s More Than a Poster! and t eacher-librarians from all parts of the U.S. Check them out!

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JANUARY 30, 2018

Created by LitWorld , past years have found more than 1 million people in 100 countries joining together to enjoy the power and wonder of reading aloud in groups or individually, at school as part of classroom activities , or home, and discovering what it means to listen to a story told through the voice of another.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Now, in today’s connected classroom, creativity has become the newest transformative tool, the buzzword that indicates a curriculum is on the cutting edge, that teachers are delivering their best to students and differentiating for varied needs. It is available on PCs and Macs as well as iPads. Guggenheim Museum. Insider Tips.

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APRIL 5, 2019

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

These were the pressing questions of the time – a time 8-months after the release of the first iPad and 6-months before the release of the first Chromebook. Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. Then there was the iPad. 7 YEARS LATER… 1.

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JUNE 1, 2018

A School License is a PDF of one grade level tech curriculum or keyboarding curriculum that can be installed on any digital device in your school–iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, library computers, classroom computers, 1:1, Google Classroom–you name it. As many installs as the school wants for one low fee.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

Their products are wireless, Bluetooth- and/or USB-connectable, and their SPARKvue software runs on Mac and Windows platforms, Chromebooks, iPads, iPhones, and Android. can of soda, and smart enough to automatically sync with your desktop, smartphone, or iPad. How to use PASCO devices in your classroom. Collect data.

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JANUARY 29, 2019

Somehow, as lives for both the adults and children have gotten busier, as digital devices have taken over, as parents turned to TVs or iPads to babysit kids while they do something else, we’ve gotten away from this most companionable of activities. Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. Read-aloud books.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. There are dozens of ways to incorporate QR Codes into your classroom. Long list of websites by grade.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Every Earth Day, someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? To kickstart your paperless digital classroom requires a modicum of preparation. Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. IPads call these hotkeys. Pick an activity—say, taking your seat in the classroom or making a PB&J sandwich. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Coding with pixel art.

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MAY 3, 2020

That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. Technology in the classroom changed from “nice to have” to “must have” 1:1 became a reality.

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MAY 3, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, May 3, 2022) — Discovery Education today announced the availability of a host of new resources designed to support the integration of Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE) into classroom instruction. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. IPads call these hotkeys. Pick an activity—say, taking your seat in the classroom or making a PB&J sandwich. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Coding with pixel art.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

eSpark works on all devices–desktops, Chromebooks, iPads (with the free app)–pretty much whatever digital device you use in your classroom. In fact, some students can be working on Chromebooks while others use iPads. This can be incorporated into Google Classroom or another LMS that you use.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Next, pick an activity from the sequence — say, walking into the classroom and sitting down. Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). If you use iPads, here are some great options: Cargo-Bot.

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JUNE 3, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Students engage in content creation , with the mantra "Earning your learning", by a variety of iPad apps and accessibility features.

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MARCH 29, 2022

The program is free, online (it does have a non-flash version for iPads), and is best completed over a series of sessions. They include thorough lesson plans, learning objectives, classroom activities, and discussion questions, as well as companion websites with more resources. How the Stock Market Works. Age group: High school.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It started with a push for desktop computers which soon expanded to iPads and the wonderful apps (like art programs) that made tablets essential tools. Quickly after iPads, schools fell in love with Chromebooks and their amazing ability to allow students to collaborate and share, not to mention their ease of maintenance.

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APRIL 1, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update April 1st A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. IPads call these hotkeys. Pick an activity—say, taking your seat in the classroom or making a PB&J sandwich. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. Coding with pixel art.

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APRIL 19, 2016

the digital devices–computer or Chromebooks or iPads–won’t work on the Big Day. Luckily, Common Core–and many State standards–provide an excellent starter list of seven ways to blend technology into your everyday teaching: have digital ebooks included in your class library. See–simple.

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APRIL 8, 2016

Storyboard That is a leader in online digital storytelling thanks to its comic-based themes, clean layout, varied strip layouts, and intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Here’s how it works: When you log into your account, Storyboard That automatically adapts to your device (whether it’s a desktop, Chromebook, or iPad).

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MARCH 6, 2017

Select topics for this approach based on the tech students use in your classroom. demonstrate how to use the school online library/lunch order system . how to digitize photos to use on phones/desktops/ a desktop slideshow. how to read ebooks from an iPad. 3 Digital Tools To Keep Parents Up to Date.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

Critical to a successful LMS is that it’s easy to learn, intuitive to use, dependable, contributes to the learning experience (rather than just another digital tool that must be juggled before learning happens), and it saves time. Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system available on iPads and desktops.

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