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AUGUST 21, 2019

If you missed this article over at ReadiLearn , here are my thoughts about teaching technology in kindergarten: Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology. When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. Kindergartners love technology.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

C-Span resources can be accessed directly from the website or via a downloadable radio app, iTunes, iPhone, Android, or Blackberry. Best classroom strategy: Post all of these resources on an Election-themed page. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Electing a US President in Plain English.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Chip Donohue is the founding director of the Technology in Early Child Center at Erikson Institute, and a senior fellow at the Fred Rogers Center. It is important to note that none of these technologies were originally designed for young children.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2016

This post first appeared on Free Technology for Teachers. Last week, they brought their interactive and dynamic tool to iPhone. Now that Nearpod lessons can be run from your phone, it’s one more way to model great digital citizenship and effective use of technology. App Overview. Share your ideas in the comments.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Users who own Apple products such as iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, and iPods, usually find it more enjoyable to own a Mac for several reasons. Faceoff: What Digital Device Should My School Buy? Chromebooks in the Classrooms–Friend or Foe? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JULY 28, 2017

Lately, when I join technology education forums, one of the most talked-about webtools is Microsoft Sway. Sway works in Windows, on iPads, iPhones, and desktops. Install the Sway app to your iPhone, iPad, Surface Pro, or use it on the web. Create a classroom or themed newsletter quickly. How to get started. MS Office Mix.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I have picked five of my essential classroom tools. For over 30 years, Advancement Courses has been a leader in professional development, providing expertly-crafted, classroom-applicable courses to thousands of teachers across the country.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

PASCO Scientific is the global leader in developing technology-based solutions for hands-on science. Their products are wireless, Bluetooth- and/or USB-connectable, and their SPARKvue software runs on Mac and Windows platforms, Chromebooks, iPads, iPhones, and Android. False Target Rejection Technology for clean data.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

When students see too many apps, they: decide technology is confusing. A colleague considers technology “as approachable as a porcupine” Don’t let students think of the apps you’re so excited about as porcupines! For ideas on how to select a specific app, read the introduction to 5 Favorite Classroom Apps.

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OCTOBER 6, 2018

TeacherKit , a useful classroom management app for iOS or Android, provides teachers with one location to log student attendance, take note of student behavior, record grades, create student-level reporting, and other tedious tasks that traditionally take time away from teaching. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2017

It is similar to iPhone Notes , but with more options, more visual, syncs across all devices, and allows collaboration. Here are nine suggestions for using it in the classroom: Bookmark interesting links. More on digital notetaking: Lesson plan in digital notetaking. How to go Paperless in Your Classroom.

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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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AUGUST 1, 2019

There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. It can be used at home, in school, or as an extracurricular tool for teaching STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Suggestion : I started on my iPhone but quickly switched to my iPad. That’s it!

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 9, 2024

It’s no secret that I love technology. I usually teach, share, promote, and even celebrate technology. This blog is about learning, not just about technology. Instead of a learning aid, smartphones turned into the most pervasive distraction we’ve ever encountered in classrooms. This is just the tip of the iceberg!

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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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Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2017

The idea behind it is simple: students are allowed and encouraged to use their own phones, tablets, e-readers, or notebooks in the classroom. Technology is here to stay, and instead of banning it, schools should use it in their favor. Technology is here to stay, and instead of banning it, schools should use it in their favor.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As early as Kindergarten, kids are stuck into classrooms where play is replaced with rote drills, repetition, and growing boredom. GameSalad is one of several on this list that focus on classroom use. Using award-winning TinyTap, students can play, create, and share interactive games and lessons on iPads, iPhones, and Android.

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OCTOBER 4, 2016

C-Span resources can be accessed directly from the website or via a downloadable radio app, iTunes, iPhone, Android, or Blackberry. Best classroom strategy: Post all eight of these resources on an Election-themed page for students. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. election process.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

At CORE we believe that new technologies are the most exciting way to engage 21st century learners across all education and training sectors. Sunday, June 8th at 4pm Common Sense Media: Digital Citizenship - Seeing the Big Picture , with Dr. Jason Ohler. Join Jason on June 9th for a big-picture view of digital citizenship.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

C-Span resources can be accessed directly from the website or via a downloadable radio app, iTunes, iPhone, Android, or Blackberry. Best classroom strategy: Post all eight of these resources on an Election-themed page for students. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. election process.

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

When looking for an app to curate classroom reading, consider these requirements: works well with your current LMS. price only gives access to either the iPhone or iPad. Today’s classroom requires teachers build how-to videos that are used on class websites, in flipped classrooms, and for professional development.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. But denying all kids the access to technology because a part of them can’t afford appropriate devices is worse. It’s really happening.

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APRIL 11, 2016

Someone in your school, maybe the parent group, will raise 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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OCTOBER 16, 2015

I wasn’t able to create a recipe on the iPad–though it worked fine on my iPhone and the web. If you run a stock market game in your classroom, IFTTT can notify students when their stocks change. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Some automations take longer than others to take effect.

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Ditch That Textbook

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

For generations, content has been king in the classroom. We don’t even have to type it anymore if we ask Siri on our iPhones or do an [.]. The more information we impart, the more students will know. Information was a commodity, and teachers were the broker. Not so anymore. Information is an Internet search away.

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EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 4, 2019

And if you have been in the classroom for any length of time, I have a good feeling you understand many of the needs of those you are working with. Think about the number of times teachers are frustrated with administration, district personnel, or policymakers because they are “too far removed from the struggles of the classroom.”

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

When it comes to sharing student work, there are lots of ways to establish a workflow in your classroom. Are you using Google Classroom and/or Google tools with your students? This strategy combines two favorite classroom tools. You can share the link to the slide deck in Google Classroom or another LMS.

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JUNE 17, 2015

Besides iPads and Chromebooks and a plethora of free websites that enable students to collaborate, share and publish, education’s tech explosion has resulted in a wide (and increasing) variety of tools that extend the teachers reach, making it easier to differentiate for the varied needs of students even in a busy classroom.

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TeacherCast

MAY 28, 2019

The Padcaster is an all in one solution for anyone looking to turn their iOS (iPad/iPhone) devices into mobile professional video studios. With The Padcaster, you have a complete hand's free solution to create training videos, live broadcasts and is perfect for those looking to flip their classroom. Quality of the product (Durability).

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Over 500 educators from around the world have joined together to explore the potential and possibilities for iPads in the classroom. To kick off this event, Alec Couros ( @courosa ), Associate Professor of educational technology and media at the Faculty of Education, University of Regina is giving the opening keynote.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Here are some great math apps for iPads and smartphones that add rigor and automaticity to your classroom: AIRR Math –student centered math activities in AIRR Math promote a strong, solid foundation for students’ success throughout their educational experiences. Khan Academy in Your Classroom: A Lesson Plan. Math Lesson Plan Bundle.

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MARCH 5, 2015

iPad/iPHone/Android app would take care of the problem. How to use it in your classroom: Even without the requirement for digital portfolios, this is a useful app for teachers. Overall : TurboScan is a huge plus in every classroom. More classroom management apps: 3 Classroom Management Apps You’ll Love.

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Tech Helpful

JUNE 22, 2019

Creative Communicator : Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. ISTE Standard for Students) So this may seem like a hard standard to pull off in a non-techie classroom but bear with me.

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APRIL 6, 2015

There are a wide variety of teacher resources available once you create an account including articles, how to adapt the app to a flipped classroom, and printables. Availability: 5/5 (iOS, Android, Web, iPhone, iPod, Chromebooks, Kindle Fire). Starfall Free brings that experience to iPads, iPhone, Androids, and Kindle Fire.

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MAY 11, 2015

–and worse, non-existent classroom real estate–before they can be used. easy access from digital devices that teachers commonly carry. I wasn’t able to create a recipe on the iPad–though it worked fine on my iPhone and the web. Availability: 4/5 (iOS, iPhone, iPad). Insider tips. for Premium.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

AUGUST 31, 2015

The third grade teachers chatted with me about digital leadership and digital citizenship and we thought about what would be the most important thing to explore next. Based on our discussions, I decided to focus on our digital snapshots. What are we currently doing with technology? What is ok to share?

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

The software takes advantage of Casio’s Natural Display technology for input and output of mathematical expressions. ClassPad.net helps kids brush up on their math skills all year-round by offering digital scratch paper students can use to help them solve problems. CASIO CLASSPAD.NET ( classpad.net ) Casio’s ClassPad. K-12 market.

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