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7 examples of innovative educational technology I tend to have a love-hate relationship with technology. On one hand, I enjoy the old-school pencil and paper, face-to-face communication, and less screen-related interaction. On the other hand, there are plenty of forms of technology I enjoy, rely upon, and find extremely convenient. I have the same hesitancy with new technology in education. Rather than embrace every new trend wholeheartedly without question, as a teacher and parent, I approach things more cautiously. Will it deprive teachers of any personal one-on-one time with their students?

Lightspeed Classroom Audio Blog Posts - Lightspeed, A Learning Company July 9, 2018 Rockingham County Schools See Student Growth With Activate System By Sonja Parks Times have changed, and so has the way schools teach. Cycles of Learning - Technology Use "What if" thought experiments to spark curiosity about an upcoming unit (as I did above prior to a unit on Cellular Respiration), or challenge student's ability to apply learned content to a new, hypothetical situation. Either way, "What if" thought experiments have transformed engagement in my online classes this week. This is a short post/journal entry about something that has been on my mind, and nagging at me since the beginning of distance learning.I have noticed a shift in my teaching that occurs when I minimize student cameras while teaching in Zoom. That is, they can see me, and the screen I am sharing, but I cannot see them.Paradoxically, I have noticed that my instruction, and ability to connect with them increases.

Technology in Education: The Complete Guide by Becton Loveless Technology is increasingly becoming a more important part of education. Both software and hardware is becoming ever more important to improving the education process. Thanks to mobile phones and tablets, teachers can now deploy a range of technologies in the classroom, including augmented reality technology. Blogging For Complete Beginners: Getting Started With Edublogs You might have read about the benefits of blogging, or admired what others are doing with their class blogs, but have no idea where to start? If you’re brand new to blogging, this guide is for you. What Is A Blog? First, if you’re very new to blogging, you might want to check out this video that describes what exactly a blog is and how it works. Tip: This can be handy to show students too. Permission

Ozobot - Tech Tools to Inspire Classroom Creativity Hey there! We use cookies to make sure you have a great experience on our website. Learn more Got It 6 Examples of classroom tech that improves education This post has been updated on April 9, 2020. Keeping up with classroom technology can seem a daunting task for teachers. They have students to teach, papers to grade, and meetings to attend — and that barely scratches the surface of what teachers do each day. That is why it is usually easier to stick with the same tools, even if they no longer serve the educational process. It is also very true that the best tools in the world cannot replace the expertise of dedicated educators. It is obvious that schools need to find a balance between the two, and choose the type of tech that serves them best.

How To Teach Digital Citizenship Through Blogging There are many benefits to having a blogging program in your classroom. One advantage is that blogging can be the perfect avenue to teach digital citizenship. What is digital citizenship? The Suite Talk suitetalkshow@gmail.com Episodes Episode List Links & Notes Podcast List Quick Links How Edtech Can Expand What Teachers Do Teaching isn’t an easy job, and recent changes in education and society aren’t making it any easier. A generation ago, if you made sure to cover your curriculum according to pacing guides and best practices, you were doing a satisfactory job. But as students’ needs and society’s expectations have risen, so have the demands placed on teachers’ shoulders. Teachers today need to differentiate their instruction, use data-driven instructional practices, address students’ social and emotional challenges, close achievement gaps, and ensure that all students are prepared for the 21st-century economy.

Connect With The World Through Skype In The Classroom One of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of blogging is the potential to connect with others around the globe. It’s now easier than ever to “flatten your classroom walls” and learn from and with anyone, anywhere. Your class can connect with students who live on the other side of town, or the other side of the world. “Experts” can become virtual volunteers to offer students new insights and perspectives.

The Tech Lady The Google Forms team recently released a few new updates that will enhance the look and feel of your Google Forms. It will allow you to customize the theme and background color, font style, and header image. Have fun customizing your Forms and enjoy! The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs In the digital age, using your voice has taken on a whole new meaning. With powerful publication and distribution tools within reach, blogs remain one of the most potent ways to spread your ideas and thoughts. The results from building a blog, a readership, and subsequently, a following, can lead to incredible opportunities, wider impact and transformation. Our list of Must-Read K—12 IT Blogs includes a mixture of teachers, instructional technology specialists, IT leaders, administrators and consultants. This diversity of thought and experience should ensure that you’re getting a realistic sampling from across the education spectrum.

Learning in Hand When teachers know their students well, they can build strong connections that lead to better learning. Knowing students’ interests, strengths, and weaknesses help teachers tailor learning experiences for their students. Formative assessment involves the teacher collecting information about what students know, don’t know, and want to learn.