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Technology Tools for Teachers: Getting Kids Coding – Even Elementary Age Kids
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Monday, July 27, 2015. Getting Kids Coding – Even Elementary Age Kids. I am not a coder, so I feel a little intimidated teaching coding, but here is what I can do as an elementary teacher: I can introduce kids to things they don’t yet know they love. I love that statement! Here are some misconceptions of programming he is working to change:. Misconception #2 – I am a girl and programming is for guys. Misconception #3 – Programming is mostly math. Truth: Programming is mostly problem solving. As an elemen...
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Technology Tools for Teachers: January 2015
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015. With Spring approaching standardized testing looms on the horizon. How do you prep your students for the test? Do you make reviewing the content you've worked on all year fun? Evernote Peek is a great app that turns reviewing into a fun activity! It's really easy to set up*. 1 Take notes in Evernote. 2 Open Evernote Peek and sign into your Evernote account. One of the really cool things about this app is that it has the capability to add voice notes! In a secondary classroom ...
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Technology Tools for Teachers: July 2015
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Monday, July 27, 2015. Gamification and Digital Gaming in the Classroom. When I started teaching 6. Gamification is taking an element of gaming (incentives, levels, problem solving, time limits) and adding it to other experiences, like; simulations, multiplication fact learning, spelling bees, and incentives for 100% on tests, just to name a few. Gamification can be done in any subject, and without digital devices. One of the resources I received from the session from Ryan Schaaf is a link (click here).
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Technology Tools for Teachers: Gamification and Digital Gaming in the Classroom
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Monday, July 27, 2015. Gamification and Digital Gaming in the Classroom. When I started teaching 6. Gamification is taking an element of gaming (incentives, levels, problem solving, time limits) and adding it to other experiences, like; simulations, multiplication fact learning, spelling bees, and incentives for 100% on tests, just to name a few. Gamification can be done in any subject, and without digital devices. One of the resources I received from the session from Ryan Schaaf is a link (click here).
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Technology Tools for Teachers: Developing the Innovators Mindset
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Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Developing the Innovators Mindset. The Innovators Mindset is the belief that abilities, intelligence, and talents are developed leading to the creation of new and better ideas. Educators that are innovators will likely be the biggest game changers in education. Teachers should ask themselves, “would you want to spend the whole day learning in YOUR classroom? Or follow him on Twitter @gcourous for more ideas, resources and inspiration! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Technology Tools for Teachers: Successful Grant Writing
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Monday, July 27, 2015. Did you know that there is more money available through grants than you have time to write for? In the Education world time is at a premium, but still; it’s nice to know money is available if you have a little time. Teachers always need supplies, books, computers, iPads, software, science equipment … the list is endless! But, the possibilities are endless too. Students are #1. Share your vision of the impact this money will have on students and student learning. Get clarification i...
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Technology Tools for Teachers: June 2014
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014. School is out and summer is here! Provides more information, videos, and resources on internet safety for the summer. The video titled Why Online Privacy Matters. Helps parents, teachers, and kids know the importance of keeping personal information safe. Help your students stay safe and enjoy your summer break! Download the Family Media Agreement here. Links to this post. Labels: Common Sense Media. Thursday, June 12, 2014. See course descriptions below:. This course is designed f...
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Technology Tools for Teachers: Showcasing Great Schools
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Thursday, July 9, 2015. Of the many powerful presentations I was privileged to attend at ISTE this summer, one that made me reconsider how I think about schools was called “Use Google Tools to Create a Great School” by Rushton Hurley. He went on to explain that the whole sense of what makes a great school is based on how well information is shared. How can we show students and remind teachers they are important and there is more going on than testing in our classrooms? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Technology Tools for Teachers: Digital Zombie Avoidance
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Friday, July 10, 2015. Another excellent ISTE presentation I had the pleasure of attending was about “Surviving the Digital Zombie Apocalypse” by teacher, Mr. Carl Hooker. (Check out his page here.). Some of the key points of his discussion involved issues with internet addiction, modeling appropriate technology use for children, setting personal limits and even considering periods of “digital nakedness” when tech is turned off or left behind. Brain Breaks: Use a timer to track device use. Digital Diet: ...
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