Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2023

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m taking a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are from members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, from tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate me

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2023

Google made headlines last year when it imposed storage limits on the cloud applications in its Google Workspace for Education suite. Though K–12 schools were relatively unaffected by the change compared with higher education institutions, the news did cause many district administrators and IT leaders to re-evaluate their cloud storage usage and needs.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2023

Key points: The digital divide is growing wider, exacerbated by unequal access Edtech software can bridge the divide by ensuring students have equal access to resources and support See related article: 4 ways school leaders can target the homework gap The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront the stark reality of inequities in our education system.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 25, 2023

School districts across the nation face an uphill battle when it comes to providing adequate mental health and safety support to students. The Great Resignation left school safety teams short-staffed and overwhelmed—a dangerous combination as school violence is on the rise and student mental health is on the decline. Download your copy of the 7 Strategies for Improving Student Safety with Technology ebook to learn how safety and mental health teams can use technology to improve student safety, r

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This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2023

Key points: Educators are looking to formative and summative assessments to inform classroom instruction Concerns remain about assessment literacy and quality See related article: 4 engaging assessment ideas for middle and high school The majority of educators believe their school or district has an assessment-focused culture, but there are gaps in K-12 assessment literacy and familiarity with state standards, according to the 2023 State of Assessment in K-12 Education report from Instructure an

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

AUGUST 25, 2023

I was making a Harry Potter themed Quizizz and was sharply reminded that ChatGPT does NOT think. Use AI but be careful trusting the output of AI. ChatGPT is not thinking The post Um No ChatGPT – You Are NOT Thinking appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2023

You would think after almost four years of the forced migration to remote learning and the new ways to connect and teach thanks to edtech, teachers would be ready to accept these tools as an essential part of their work. According to Julianne Ross-Kleinmann, data analysis & technology integration specialist a t Ulster BOCES in New York , that’s not necessarily the case.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 25, 2023

Residential schools is the topic of our blog post today! Canada prides itself on being a nation built on diversity and inclusion, but there’s a dark chapter in our history that we must face with humility and resolve. As a Canadian citizen and an educational researcher, I feel a profound sense of shame for the period of history when Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their homes and sent to residential schools.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 25, 2023

Optimizing your school marketing strategies is vital in today’s competitive environment. This comprehensive guide will help you understand how to not only track but also improve the performance of your marketing initiatives. Let’s delve in. Set Clear Goals and Objectives for Your Marketing Campaigns Before launching any campaign, outline distinct goals and objectives.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 25, 2023

Overview OVERVIEW With a strong focus on data governance, Fayette County Public Schools partners with Lightspeed Systems® to effectively manage their edtech ecosystem—in and outside of the classroom. Lightspeed’s Engagement & Impact solution provides Fayette County with a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution that ensures student data privacy, empowers teachers to manage devices within the classroom, and enables smart and informed edtech decision making.

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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 25, 2023

A consultant to school districts talks about the implications of a new cybersecurity pilot program announced by the FCC. The post More Money for Schools to Defend Against K-12 Cyberattacks Could Be On The Way appeared first on Market Brief.

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 25, 2023

We all want our children to be successful in life. While academic achievements are crucial, social skills play an equally vital role in their future success. One powerful way to enhance a child’s social skills is by teaching them about verbs. Verbs are action words that empower children to communicate effectively, understand sentences, and comprehend […] The post 100+ List of English Verbs for Kids to Improve Their English first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Vizor

AUGUST 25, 2023

Having a systematic way of logging and managing IT issues and facilities work orders as help desk tickets is important. However, too many help desk tickets can overwhelm IT and facilities teams leading to longer resolution times and lower user satisfaction. As a school help desk team, you certainly don’t want to discourage students, faculty and staff from submitting issues, however there are strategies and tactics you can introduce to help reduce the number of tickets.

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 25, 2023

Just yesterday, while it was pouring outside, my friend exclaimed, “It’s raining cats and dogs!” My little one, puzzled, turned to me and asked, “Mumma, can cats and dogs fall from the sky? That got me thinking about how crucial it is to teach these phrases, called “idioms,” to kids. Idioms for kids are like […] The post 41 Best Idioms for Kids- With Examples & Easy Explanations first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2023

Portland, OR – The Teich Group and Catapult X announce the winners of the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards, the only awards program judged by STEM educators. The awards program, operated in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and MCH Strategic Data, and for the first time this year with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), spotlights innovative products, technologies, and services that are changing the world of STEM education.

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