Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2024

I–like many teachers–do a lot of prep for my teaching, often requiring digital desktop publishing platforms. Then I got an email from the folks at Creative Fabrica. With Creative Fabrica–I was sold faster. How had I never seen this amazing website? You can search by keyword, category, or filter options.

Creativity 348

Creativity Artificial Intelligence Communications Primary 348

ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

With AI and automation reshaping entire industries, the skills employers once valued are being overtaken by the need for creativity, adaptability and technological fluency. He shares insights into how schools can leverage creative tools to equip students with the skills they’ll need to thrive in a world where the only constant is change.

Creativity 256

Creativity Technology Flexibility Economics 256

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations This video is from a series I taught for school districts. Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Teaching 314

Teaching Artificial Intelligence Gamification Critical Thinking 314

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2024

How do you teach the hard to teach class? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

Artificial Intelligence 302

Artificial Intelligence Teaching Gamification Curriculum 302

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] “The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

Teaching 352

Teaching Artificial Intelligence Computer Curriculum 352

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. As educators and society recognize the importance of nurturing well-rounded individuals, monthly giving projects are gaining traction within STEM curriculums.

Curriculum 359

Curriculum Data analysis STEM Problem Solving 359

ED Surge

APRIL 22, 2024

In the articles, we share the perspectives of HP Teaching Fellows. Educators can harness content creation as a powerful tool to foster creativity and inclusion in the classroom by implementing a variety of strategies that engage students, cater to diverse learning needs and encourage a culture of collaboration and respect.

Creativity 285

Creativity Robotics Teaching Innovation 285

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

At the same time, there is a growing emphasis on fostering creativity and authenticity in student work. AI can play a pivotal role in supporting the creative process, from generating ideas to refining projects. Because a hallmark of creativity is uniqueness. AI can support any part of the creative process.

Creativity 284

Creativity Artificial Intelligence EdTech Personalized Learning 284

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 4, 2022

“Eighty-seven percent of teachers and 77% of parents agree teaching that inspires creativity has a bigger payoff for students” This according to Gallup research (To read more of the report, click here ). They also need to understand how to be social, how to create connections, and how to develop their creativity.

Creativity 305

Creativity Geography Primary Problem Solving 305

ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

Engagement and creativity play such important roles in the learning process, but with the myriad of other requirements and obligations, they can easily get lost in the abyss of deadlines and mandates. Creativity helps develop a deeper sense of learning, yet we keep our “creative” units until after state testing is over.

Student Engagement 319

Student Engagement Creativity Problem Solving Flexibility 319

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The content presented in this blog is the result of my creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Artificial Intelligence 354

Artificial Intelligence Teaching Curriculum Creativity 354

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Teaching Kids to Use Tally Charts: Fun and Educational Activities As parents and educators, we are constantly on the lookout for creative and engaging ways to teach children important skills. This activity not only teaches charts but also involves a fun ice cream tasting session! What Are Tally Charts?

Teaching 284

Teaching Data analysis Creativity Mathematics 284

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 20, 2024

Teaching financial literacy to teens can be made more effective and engaging by using real-world examples, such as interactive apps and hands-on activities like budgeting classroom dollars or planning events within a fixed budget. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Teaching 373

Teaching Artificial Intelligence Critical Thinking Flexibility 373

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] “The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

Artificial Intelligence 417

Artificial Intelligence Geography Curriculum Creativity 417

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 30, 2024

How High School Students Can Prepare for a Career in Photo Editing Photo editing has become a crucial skill in the digital age for professional photographers and anyone aspiring to a creative career. For high school students venturing into this field, it’s crucial to understand the basics to navigate this creative landscape effectively.

Creativity 334

Creativity Schooling Artificial Intelligence Construction 334

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Create a holiday card for Thanksgiving or Christmas in KidPix or another drawing program and reinforce early writing skills while teaching mouse skills, toolbars and tool use: –Click for more KidPix lesson plans Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Artificial Intelligence 270

Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Creativity Professor 270

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Creativity is more than an artistic skill; it involves thinking differently, collaborating, developing solutions and communicating in a way that connects with others. Leveraging creativity in the classroom helps students develop a deeper understanding and make cross-curricular connections. And creativity is at the core of all of that.”

Creativity 268

Creativity UDL Critical Thinking Problem Solving 268

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Many parents are choosing to opt-out of traditional schooling, but the question of how to create a well-rounded curriculum or who to hire for this task is often the barrier that prevents at-home learning. There are many curriculum options available for parents. Some Au Pairs will teach your children another language.

Creativity 330

Creativity Learning Publication Curriculum 330

Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 27, 2022

The ISTE Mainstage event today had several great takeaways relating to AI, creativity, Game based Learning, and more. I teach digital film and continue to tell students and parents that if America were being formed today that our founding fathers wouldn't print pamphlets, they would make YouTube videos. Curriculum from ISTE.

Creativity 306

Creativity Learning Flexibility Curriculum 306

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When we asked the Ask a Tech Teacher team to apply it specifically to teaching physical education–not something we usually think of with tech tools–they came up with these great ideas: Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies! Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

Teaching 311

Teaching Physics Artificial Intelligence Gamification 311

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] “The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

Artificial Intelligence 294

Artificial Intelligence Geography Curriculum Creativity 294

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education.

Artificial Intelligence 286

Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Creativity Professor 286

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Here are Thanksgiving websites that will keep students busy and still teach them (click for updated links) : Berenstein Bears Give Thanks (app) Canadian Thanksgiving Online/Offline Thanksgiving activities Plimoth Plantation –a field trip of a Pilgrim’s life. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Artificial Intelligence 325

Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Creativity Professor 325

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. Creative outlet.

Curriculum 348

Curriculum Schooling Communications Primary 348

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education.

Research 345

Research Research Artificial Intelligence Curriculum 345

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] “The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

Artificial Intelligence 334

Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Creativity Professor 334

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s about solving problems kids didn’t think they could, in creative ways that feel good. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding. If you are preparing to teach kids how to code, there are a few things you should know.

Teaching 252

Teaching Problem Solving Finance Curriculum 252

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

While STEM topics seem a natural fit in high schools and post-secondary curriculum, education experts are promoting a focus on STEM subjects for younger and younger children. Earth Networks has developed creative and compelling STEM curricula on a variety of weather topics.

STEM 338

STEM Artificial Intelligence Engineering Earth science 338

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] “The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

Artificial Intelligence 319

Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Creativity Professor 319

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

169 tech-centric situations—tech topics most important to your teaching as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations Today’s tip: Evaluate websites Category: Parents When students use the internet to research a topic, likely they get hundreds—or thousands—of possible resources.

Artificial Intelligence 350

Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Research Research 350

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Digital citizenship teaches safe online practices for students. Games like Minecraft and Sim City can teach complex subjects effectively. Teaching proper keyboarding habits at an early age helps ensure students can focus on content rather than mechanics, supporting their overall academic performance.

Gamification 302

Gamification Artificial Intelligence Critical Thinking Problem Solving 302

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Creative Teaching Tools: Utilizing platforms like Smore helps educators design visually appealing and informative materials that enhance communication with students and parents, making learning more accessible. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Artificial Intelligence 342

Artificial Intelligence Gamification Critical Thinking Communications 342

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2021

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life.

Teaching 288

Teaching Problem Solving Curriculum Creativity 288

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2024

If you poll schools, you’ll find that many continue to teach handwriting, partly because without it, how can adults sign checks and contracts? Enhanced creativity and critical thinking : The slower pace of handwriting allows for more time to think and formulate ideas, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Audio even?

Artificial Intelligence 366

Artificial Intelligence Critical Thinking Creativity Curriculum 366

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Using avatars instead of personal images encourages student privacy and encourages creativity in digital representation, reinforcing digital citizenship principles. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Artificial Intelligence 348

Artificial Intelligence Gamification Communications Creativity 348

ED Surge

AUGUST 1, 2024

As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up. When Marc Watkins heads back into the classroom this fall to teach a digital media studies course, he plans to make clear to students how he’s now using AI behind the scenes in preparing for classes.

Artificial Intelligence 359

Artificial Intelligence Teaching Education Education 359

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Exhibit leadership in teaching and living as a digital citizen. Teach Writing with Tech. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools.

Teaching 389

Teaching Construction Research Research 389