Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. But before we open the floodgates to the fascinating world that is the internet, students must understand what it means to thrive as a citizen of that community.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Reliable internet sources are the same as those you would search for in the library. They have a bias, but it shouldn’t be motivated by money These next three require subjective interpretation from researchers and a cursory investigation into their information: net networks, internet service providers, organizations–traditionally.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. Common Cyber Threats Facing Educators Every profession has had its fair share of internet-based troubles. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

The curriculum is adaptive in real-time, and technology is used intuitively to ensure every aspect of student life is safe, connected, efficient, and supportive. Through the implementation of AI and smart building technology, schools are beginning to see transformative impact across K-12 campuses.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2021

These are some of the trends that emerged in a recent survey of district technology leaders, reflecting the dramatic changes and unprecedented demand that school-based technology teams experienced during the pandemic. Many said that while most of their students have internet access at home, at least some of them lack robust access.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological launched three new sets of K-8 digital resources for remote teaching this fall: Smithsonian Science for the Classroom @HOME, Smithsonian Science and Technology Concepts Middle School@HOME , and Building Blocks of Science 3D@HOME. The new digital @HOME and Get Ready!

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

Videoconferencing, esports and screen casting from digital whiteboards are all common parts of the modern K–12 curriculum. Inconsistent internet access meant teachers could not plan for lessons that integrated technology until the school districts upgraded to Wi-Fi 6.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Kids’ media preferences are changing as new apps and sleeker technology make it easier to stay connected (and be entertained) wherever they go. Technology and the internet are omnipresent—and today’s youth must be equipped with skills to safely consume, evaluate, and share information online—including how they interact with their peers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach. The fear of technology plays a large role in the hesitation of adopting technology in the classroom.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2020

Related content: 8 qualities of a digital literacy curriculum. Stress the importance of coding and basic technology application skills. In today’s world, the “mother tongue”—or, better said, the “lingua franca”–is found in coding and basic tech skills needed to communicate with the devices in the Internet of Things.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2022

How to incorporate podcasting into your curriculum this school year. School is almost back in session and educators are busy working on curriculum for the upcoming school year that will challenge students, improve their communication skills and provide a platform to express their thoughts and interests. Why podcasting?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Industry coalitions, technology companies, and local businesses are increasingly recognizing the shared benefits of deeper alignment with schools. For example, For the Win Robotics helps schools and educators incorporate drones and drone technology into lessons for project-based and hands-on learning that is both educational and fun.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

There is currently no standardized cyber safety curriculum being taught in primary, elementary or intermediate schools. Cyber Legends intends to change that with engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons, masked as a fun video game. Westover, Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching Coordinator at Rainy River District School Board.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ? Promote kindness and respect when interacting with others on the internet.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In Orlando, the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) kicked off with keynotes and sessions from top edtech experts and real-world practitioners. Curriculum Associates , pulling from i-Ready diagnostics data, released reports on what’s happening with unfinished learning related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2023

Key points: Educators are worried about AI tools enabling plagiarism and cheating Banning ChatGPT prevents students and educators from using AI in new ways With the rising popularity of ChatGPT, many educators and administrators have trepidation toward the new technology, seeing it as a threat both to students and schools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Schools should invest in providing devices and reliable high-speed internet access for students who lack these resources at home. Professional development for teachers: Equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to leverage technology effectively in diverse classrooms.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

Key points: Embracing smart technology is a necessity to prepare students for the future 9 in 10 K-12 tech leaders predict surge in IT workload 3 considerations to ensure a future-proof network For more news on IT innovations, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub The modern classroom is evolving, and technology is at the forefront of this transformation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Gen Z is the first truly internet-dependent generation – getting their entertainment, information, and socialization online, oftentimes from social media. This doesn’t mean teachers need to utilize Instagram Reels or TikTok, bur rather use technology strategically to engage students in their learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 2, 2025

Resize and move to fit on page Test picture effects available If you use pictures from the internet, be sure theyre royalty free. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. This will vary, but may include add a border wrap change background Rotate picture creatively.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hate it or love – technology in education is here to stay. The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences. Parents can feel it, and the numbers back them up.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2019

Related content: 8 qualities of a digital literacy curriculum. Stress the importance of coding and basic technology application skills. In today’s world, the “mother tongue”—or, better said, the “lingua franca”–is found in coding and basic tech skills needed to communicate with the devices in the Internet of Things.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2021

The challenges of an abrupt shift to virtual and hybrid instruction shed light on socio-economic disparities, the struggle for internet and device access, and the difficulties in getting resources to students with special needs. It’s been said a million times: COVID-19 delivered a school year like no other.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Educators across the nation can now access Teacher Training Pathways , a free platform offering courses aligned to micro-credentials on remote and hybrid learning, instructional technology coaching and more. The platform will feature an evolving library of courses to further develop educators’ digital literacy.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

have opened the first of 20 planned STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Mathematics) centers in the Republic of Ghana. Students ages 6-14 will be trained to use advanced STEAM technology in a modern interactive learning environment. a global enterprise specializing in robotics, motion control, and technology education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For example, I was asked to demonstrate a model lesson during a district professional development day and represented my subject and grade level on a curriculum vertical alignment committee. In an age when the role of technology in education is rapidly changing, why not allow teachers to lead the way? Content provided by:

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom is essential for modern education, offering dynamic tools that enhance learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Fake Internet Safety Lesson Plans K-8 Curriculum Be Internet Awesome Common Sense Curriculum Planet Nutshell NetSafe Netiquette Passwords Plagiarism Social Media Texting For a complete Digital Citizenship curriculum for K-8 with 17 topics. 46 lessons. 46 projects. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2023

It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed, and that many of the potential problems of the future could be solved by technology. Many institutions and people who embraced technology survived–and in some cases, thrived. In my local Connecticut, schools are answering the call. Our own Lt.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2022

Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum — 9 grade levels. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. internet safety. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Related: Can technology help teach literacy in poor communities? We’ve found that committing to focus on school readiness, partnering with community organizations, and looking to technology for an assist when needed, can go a long way toward helping provide students with the right tools to succeed. Find your focus.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Curriculum. Google’s Be Internet Awesome –abbreviated course. Internet Hoaxes–Fact vs. Fake. Internet Safety. K-8 Curriculum. Be Internet Awesome. Common Sense Curriculum. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Click the titles for more links: Avatars. Cyberbullying.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2019

By the time today’s digital natives enter high school, most of them have already been using devices, computers, the internet, and social media for years. Step 1: Start with creating and implementing a Responsible Technology Use agreement. Related: How to craft useful, student-centered social media policies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2023

It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed, and that many of the potential problems of the future could be solved by technology. Many institutions and people who embraced technology survived–and in some cases, thrived. In my local Connecticut, schools are answering the call. Our own Lt.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Part of a Blog Series from the Emerging Technologies Committee Leveraging Technology for Improving School Wellness and Safety Sometimes it feels as though social media has taken over the world. According to Virtual Library , digital citizenship is “engaging in appropriate and responsible behavior when using technology.”

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