Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here is Part 2 of his discussion on technology’s place in education: Part II Technology is Here to Stay: A Conversation with Teachers. In my previous post, I wrote about the permanency of technology in the instructional setting for educators. Purposeful selection of technology tools and platforms has become key.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We know technology is a challenge for veteran teachers. What is surprising is that many teacher programs don’t prepare their graduates well for the rigors of using technology to meet current educational requirements. Moreover, the general use of technology has changed. And here lies the problem.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How Primary Students Can Use Technology Effectively. Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom. It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In an effort to guide conversations and ideas on how to improve the hybrid classroom, we asked several technology vendors to tell us about the features, functionalities and benefits of their must-have technology products for the hybrid classroom. Bookmark this page and follow us on Twitter @EdTech_K12.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Tom Murray reflects on his first 1:1 program seventeen years ago with Palm Pilots. The 2019 Teacher’s Guide to Technology from Jennifer Gonzalez is here! I recommend this handy, useful encyclopedia of education technology tools.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

How to Leverage Mainstream Technology to Boost Special Education. Assistive technology may be the best option. said Christopher Bugaj, assistive technology trainer for Virginia’s Loudoun County Public Schools and author of The New Assistive Tech: Making Learning Awesome for All!, Many Devices Include Assistive Technology Tools.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

At the same time, teachers often feel as if they’re competing with technology for the attention of students. However, I can see how technology can be both a distractor and a positive factor. Which gave me an idea to celebrate this month by making a case for the latter… Making the case for amplifying literacy with technology.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A group of librarians decided to flip the conversation and quietly began organizing a Twitter takeover. You're afraid, you're alone,” says Twitter takeover organizer Carolyn Foote, a library consultant who spent 29 years as a school librarian. Foote says they spread the word about the Twitter takeover in secret. to participate.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

CoSN 2019: New Analytics Dashboard Measures Education Technology ROI. Students now have more devices than ever, making it more challenging to measure whether these technologies are being used correctly in the classroom and how they are affecting student outcomes. . How do you really justify technology?” eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The Current State of Education Technology and Where It Is Going [#Infographic]. The evolution of education technology has been swift. Interactive whiteboards hang in place of chalkboards, students use Chromebooks in the classroom and schools are investing in emerging technologies such as virtual reality. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 11, 2019

The Do's and Don'ts of Project-Based Learning Technology Integration. Personalized learning and classroom technology go hand-in-hand. We’ve found PBL combined with technology to be one of the best ways to engage students in their academics and expose them to different real-world topics.”. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

How Technology Can Improve Physical Safety in Schools. They need a web of interconnected technologies that offer digital solutions for an emergency from start to finish. Some of the technologies and strategies highlighted include: • A public address system. Physical Security Technology Should Include Cybersecurity Protocols.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction. Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . 3 Education Technologies Improve Blended Learning Initiatives.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 15, 2014

New Milford High School teachers Jessica Groff and Joanna Westbrook created a Common Core aligned English Language Arts (ELA) task that incorporated Twitter into their unit on Julius Caesar and built on content authentic to the Shakespeare''s history play – i.e. social media re-purposed with and for academic discourse.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

ISTE 2019: What K–12 Experts Expect from the Future of Education Technology. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. “K–12 Teachers were not the only ones to enjoy the new technology. Networking Addresses Technology Integration and Classroom Equity. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life. When I speak to principals, I sometimes get the impression that they think if they have science, technology, art and math classes, they have a STEAM program,” says Gura. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 11:36. is a certified Sphero Hero. by Dan Tynan.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 3, 2018

Today, The Goal-Minded Teacher ( #EduGoalsMOOC ) free open online course Twitter chat took place about the topic, Effective Technology Integration. Below find over 15 resources shared and the archive of the Twitter chat. Take part in the Twitter chat easily on Participate ! Advice On Using Education Technology [link].

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. As technology is further integrated into the classroom, digital citizenship is an essential skill all students need to possess. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 09/13/2019 - 12:12. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how digital literacy programs prepare students for a tech-enabled future.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2014

As a co-founder of #edchat and a life-long learner I''ve had the opportunity to be a part of 100''s of Twitter chats over the past 5 years. Twitter chats expose you to colleagues and friends you might not otherwise engage with. One-way conversations don''t really work on Twitter. This is my favorite part of Twitter chats.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

ICE 2019: Will K–12 Students Be Ready for the Technology of the Future? Looking back to 18 years ago, many would have been hard-pressed then to believe the capabilities of the technology available today. This cellphone is the worst technology your kids will use in their lives.”. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 02/27/2019 - 16:18.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

ISTE 2019: Technology Directors Benefit from Ed Tech Coaching Programs. Leading digital transformation in K–12 can be a cumbersome task, especially for technology directors who are commonly short-staffed and overworked. . JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. “At

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2018

The 6 Fundamentals of Technology Coaching. Schools often launch new technology without a plan for supporting and coaching teachers through the process of using the devices and software in their classrooms. Supporting teachers is key to launching and continuing the marriage of educational technology and curriculum.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

5 Key Areas of Technology Professional Development for Teachers. To assist the professional development process for both teachers and IT professionals, Digital Promise, in conjunction with Google , has established a new program called the Dynamic Learning Project to help introduce new education technology into the classroom. .

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Hacked Twitter Accounts a New Headache for Schools.” “Platforms such as Twitter are awash in offensive, abusive, and otherwise problematic content, and they are even getting called to testify before Congress for their roles in enabling foreign governments to spread misinformation and meddle in elections. . Education Week.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Hacked Twitter Accounts a New Headache for Schools.” “Platforms such as Twitter are awash in offensive, abusive, and otherwise problematic content, and they are even getting called to testify before Congress for their roles in enabling foreign governments to spread misinformation and meddle in elections. . Education Week.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . Immersive Learning Technology Helps Students Practice Soft Skills.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 23, 2012

For those of you who regularly read my blog you know how passionate I am about Twitter and its positive impact on my professional practice as a school leader. Currently I manage two separate Twitter accounts ( @NMHS_Principal and @NewMilfordHS ) to meet the objectives stated above.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year. Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:44.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Powerful Learning First, Technology Second From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Powerful learning first technology second. Technology can make a good teacher better, but there is no technology fix to make a poor teacher anything but poor. Let me make a point.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

Google’s Soli Uses Gesture Technology to Immerse K–12 Students. Gesture control isn’t ubiquitous yet, but the technology is progressing. In January, the Federal Communications Commission approved Google ’s Project Soli , a sensing technology that uses miniature radar to detect touchless gestures. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Everyone that knows me is well aware of my professional affinity for Twitter. As I have previously mentioned many times on this blog, it was Twitter back in March of 2009 that served as a catalyst for my transformation into the leader that I am today. They were led here, after all, by Twitter. Why do you use Twitter?

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Yep, another Twitter post. If Twitter says you have to be 13 to use Twitter, how do I use it in my elementary classroom?" (See Twitter''s Privacy Policy says each user has to be at least 13 in order to have a Twitter account. But there are ways you can bring the idea of Twitter into your classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

LEARN MORE: Check out these core classroom technologies for reducing digital overload. To stay up to date on all the goings-on at this year’s ISTE conference, bookmark this page, and follow along on Twitter at @EdTech_K12 or with the hashtag #ISTELive.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2019

CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program. Schools must have robust evaluation if they want to continue to find success in technology integration, said Steven Baule, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and former superintendent for Muncie (Ind.) eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Joshua Elliott talks about implementing new technology and some cool tools he’s using in his college classroom. We offer both online and hybrid Master Degrees in Educational Technology. This episode is sponsored by 3D Bear.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 19, 2021

Since its creation 15 years ago, Twitter has radically transformed the dynamics of web 2.0 With its emphasis on brevity and conciseness, Twitter became the top microblogging platform.read more. communication.

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