Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 18, 2021
In the grad school classes I teach and my coaching sessions, the biggest problem facing teachers is not the 3R’s or equity or differentiation. It’s technology. In an education environment that is taught remotely as much as in person, this has become a big deal. A few months ago, I took a poll. Here are the results: If you’d like to see the earlier poll (from over ten years ago), here it is.
Educators Technology
JUNE 24, 2021
WeVideo is an excellent screen recording and video editing tool that can be used for a wide variety of educational purposes. Whether teaching remotely or in-person, WeVideo can help transform your.read more.
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Accelerate Learning
JUNE 20, 2021
Stephanie Even has been with STEMscopes since June of 2017, making this her fourth year with the curriculum writing team! And we are so grateful to have her with us. Before joining STEMscopes, Stephanie was a fourth- and fifth-grade science and math teacher for Cy-Fair ISD, located in northwest Houston. Her teaching experience combined with her education background (she earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Service and an Alternative Certification to teach in Texas) make her a standout ad
Technology Tidbits
JUNE 1, 2021
MultiplicationGames is a wonderful free site for students looking to learn and strengthen their multiplication skills. This is done through a wide variety of fun educational games (Game Based Learning) such as: multiplication bowling, times table shooting, and more. Finally, some of these games are multi-player and a great way to integrate "group learning" into a classroom.
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
K-12 Education News
JUNE 23, 2021
A new study in U.S.-born children from Spanish-speaking families finds that minority language exposure does not threaten the acquisition of English by children in the U.S. and that there is no trade-off between English and Spanish. Rather, children reliably acquire English by age 5, and their total language knowledge is greater to the degree that they also acquire Spanish.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 29, 2021
The last time my daughter visited, life became different than the norm. That inspired two easy tech solutions I had no idea existed and you’re going to love. Here they are: BTW, I cross posted this to my writer’s blog so my writerly friends could read about these also. If you subscribe to both, you’ll see it there too: Hey Siri! Where are You?
Educators Technology
JUNE 25, 2021
In today's post, I am sharing with you three of my favourite random name picker tools to use with your students in class. These are ideal for both online and in-person instruction. The tools are.read more.
Accelerate Learning
JUNE 15, 2021
When it comes to math education, we all want the same thing: students who are confident critical thinkers and problem solvers. Unfortunately, the classroom is often dominated by teaching models that overemphasize hitting benchmarks and proceeding to the next topic, leaving us with students who misunderstand math and feel intimidated by it. These models treat students like machines, and grades serve as markers reflecting how well the machines are operating.
Technology Tidbits
JUNE 1, 2021
Thinkio is a fantastic tool for educators to use to create interactive worksheets or online lessons. All a user has to do is upload a worksheet (i.e. pdf, jpg, etc), share a unique link w/ students, and that's it. Thinkio automatically makes the worksheet interactive by allowing a student to draw or type on it making it very user friendly. Best of all, once a student is done saving their work a teacher has the ability to view their work and edit/add notes making it easy to assess student learnin
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CSTEM
JUNE 30, 2021
Written by: Reagan Flowers, Ph.D. It’s easy to think of artificial intelligence (AI) as a technology that is decades away from everyday use. Many people may also be aware of current applications, like chatbots on websites. However, AI is being implemented in a wide variety of industries. Its use will only continue to grow, and we must incorporate this technology into the K-12 STEM curriculum now.
CTE Learning
JUNE 30, 2021
Students at the Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn, NY recently completed the Web Design for Business and Marketing course and Remote Working Professional course and certifications through a brand-new program offered by CTeLearning and the Web Professionals Organization ( webprofessionalsglobal.org ). The students are the first in NYC to complete the courses, earning integrated industry-recognized certifications and association membership.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 21, 2021
Every month, we’ll share five themed posters that you can share on your website (with attribution), post on your walls, or simply be inspired. This month: College and Career. –for the entire collection of 65 posters, click here. 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.
Educators Technology
JUNE 25, 2021
Remote for Slides is a cool tool that allows you to control your Google Slides remotely. I have been experimenting with this tool for some time now and found it worth the mention here. Besides.read more.
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
JUNE 28, 2021
133 OTT- 3 Crucial Reasons to Create a Makerspace in Your Classroom Post Pandemic Today on the podcast, I share 3 crucial reasons for creating a Makerspace in your classroom now that the restrictions have been lifted. Come join me. Makerspace is more than space or materials and tools that exist within the area, it is a mindset. The maker mindset embraces creation, collaboration, critical thinking skills, and communication.
Technology Tidbits
JUNE 1, 2021
NameCoach is a wonderful web service that educators are using to learn student's names and pronounce them correctly. This is especially useful w/ school starting up and teachers want to learn the correct way to pronounce their student's names. The way this works is simple as a teacher creates a name/web page and then has the student's speak their names.
Maydm
JUNE 28, 2021
Written by Exact Sciences. If you’re in the Madison area, keep an eye on the bike lane! Exact Sciences is proud to take part in Madison Bcycle’s first-ever “Art Bike” program. This special fleet of e-bikes raises awareness of community organizations doing diverse and important work throughout the Madison area. Each bike’s design is the result of a collaboration between a local business, artist, and nonprofit.
Ms. Boyce
JUNE 27, 2021
Track our progress! Detailed posts will appear on: The Tortoise and the Finch as wifi is available. G/T students in 3rd and 4th grade researched the Galapagos and recommended locations and species that were "must see", justifying their choices by answering the Nat Geo Education GeoInquiry guiding questions. Mr. Quentin from Sinclair Elementary and I built our itinerary based on these recommendations as far as possible.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 4, 2021
Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in June: What is Genius Hour and Why Should I Love it? Internet Safety Month. How to Motivate Summer School Students. Tech Tips. Coding Vocabulary. Online PD. 5 Steps to Personal Privacy. Free Posters. What’s the hardest tech problem? K-8 Tech Curriculum. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.
Educators Technology
JUNE 17, 2021
Math Whiteboard is an educational web tool I learned through Eric Curts. As its name indicates, Math Whiteboard offers a fully functional math work space for students, teachers, and anyone else.read more.
Talk STEM
JUNE 27, 2021
talkSTEM was delighted to partner with the University of Texas at Dallas and sponsor Innovate(her) to reach middle school-aged girls. Participants in the program spent time with mentors from the community who work in STEAM careers or have started their own companies. The middle schoolers got to hear first-hand how women have overcome challenges and developed their careers or started their businesses.
Technology Tidbits
JUNE 1, 2021
Don't Forget - DELETE OPTIONS Delete all students and their storyboards Choose what to Delete individually Wipe the slate clean and start over Don't delete anything!! *Contact Storyboard That for budgeting for next School Year. Storyboard That the wonderful resource that educators everywhere are using for a variety of educational purposes (i.e. timelines, digital storytelling, project based learning, etc), has just released a bunch of ideas/activities on how to use Storyboard That over the summe
The Trendy Science Teacher
JUNE 26, 2021
A new school year is upon us and setting the stage for a great year is my #1 priority in the first week of my Forensics classes. I have rounded up a collection of the activities that I do with my Forensics students and am sharing them with you today on the blog. Check out my line-up of Forensics Activities for the First Days of School! Day 1: I Am Unique Fingerprint.
STEM Minds
JUNE 26, 2021
In June, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month. This is an opportunity for all Canadians to celebrate the unique heritage and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country. That’s why we want to share some amazing Indigenous individuals working in the STEM fields and the amazing work that they are doing! Nadine Caron. Dr. Caron was the first Indigenous woman to graduate from the University of British Columbia’s medical school.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 2, 2021
Here are the most-read posts for the month of May. Teacher Appreciation Week–Gifts for the Tech Teacher. Kids’ Computer Posture Explored. 10 Digital Platforms to Teach Remotely. 5 (free) Posters to Mainstream Tech Ed. What to Know Before Moving From High School Teacher to College Professor. 12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading. Is It Worth Teaching School Kids SQL?
Educators Technology
JUNE 8, 2021
Several platforms provide lesson planning features including Google Classroom and Edmodo, however, if you are looking for easy to use and simple lesson planners , the tools below are.
STEM Supplies
JUNE 25, 2021
Over 300 amazing STEM teachers and advocates shared why they love teaching STEM with us! We compiled their top reasons below to inspire and encourage young teachers entering the field and those looking to give STEM a try. 1.The Students. 2. The “Ah-Ha” Moments. 3. The Hands-On Projects. 4. The Real-World Experience. 5. The Flexibility. Think we missed a pivotal STEM benefit of teaching STEM?
Maydm
JUNE 25, 2021
Written by Shelley K. Mesch. Winnie Karanja wants to help break down barriers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for girls and students of color. She wants to help kids imagine themselves in these fields, just as they imagine themselves as firefighters or actors. To help youths in Madison and Dane County learn about these fields, Karanja, 29, founded Maydm.
CoderZ
JUNE 24, 2021
5 Critical Components of Establishing a Foundation for Equity-Focused Teaching. In need of ways to bring equity to your classroom? Check out the FREE RESOURCE at the bottom of the page! The importance of Computer Science education continues to be on the rise across the globe, especially in the current state of our world as clever researchers, scholars, and even students combine forces to transcend the ever-changing precedent of technology today.
Informed K12
JUNE 24, 2021
It’s been over a year since the murder of George Floyd drove millions into the streets to protest the killings of black Americans at the hands of police. While the trial of Derek Chauvin gave some accountability, there is so much that still needs to be done. Zak Cheney Rice writes in NyMag “It’s easy to mistake the worst outcome for the most urgent crisis, but the reality is that the vast majority of people who have violent encounters with the police live to tell about it.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 6, 2021
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. Today’s tip: Ten Best MS Word Tips. Category: MS Office, Problem-solving, Keyboarding.
Educators Technology
JUNE 4, 2021
Here is another good web tool we covered in the past which you can use in your online instruction. iSLCollective video quiz maker is an excellent tool for creating interactive video.
STEMx
JUNE 23, 2021
Q: Tell us about the Afterschool Alliance – what is it, why was it created, what does it do and how does it benefit those involved with afterschool programs? A: The. Afterschool Alliance. is a nonprofit established in 2000 to support and expand afterschool and summer learning opportunities nationwide. We’re based in Washington, D.C., so much of our advocacy work is focused at the federal level and typically involves working with Congress.
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