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The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President
The ever-engaging Kid President hosts a video that details the life story of Martin Luther King, Jr. Kid President covers the time from when Martin Luther King, Jr. was born to the extent of his life and includes words of encouragement...
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EdTech Tuesday: Haiku Deck
Here's a free app that makes the preparation of presentations much easier. Using open-source images, the narrators model how to create and share amazing presentations.
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EdTech Tuesday: Nearpod
This short video models how to use Nearpod in classroom settings and suggests how the app can be used in the classroom and other educational situations.
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EdTech Tuesday: Adguard AdBlocker
Eliminate those irritating and sometimes inappropriate ads from videos and projection screens with an app that can be installed on your Chrome Internet browser. Learn how to install and use the blocker in this short video.
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EdTech Tuesday: National Technology Plan
Learn the basics about the National Technology Plan and how to find it to prepare yourself for what's to come regarding technology in the classroom. Jennifer and Rich walk through a few ways to get started on the documents and provided...
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EdTech Tuesday: Unroll.Me
Clear out your inbox and a whole bunch of time with this handy service. Rich and Jennifer show you how to sign in and manage your inbox with simple steps.
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EdTech Tuesday: LiveBinders
Looking for a great way to organize your classroom materials according to topic or theme? Allow Rich and Jennifer to introduce you to a helpful program with plenty of features to help you organize your materials and share and display...
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EdTech Tuesday: Microsoft Office Mobile
Microsoft Office users can now access, edit, and create new documents using the Microsoft Office Mobile app. The video narrators model how to use the app and discuss various classroom applications.
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EdTech Tuesday: WriteThat.name
Save hours creating and updating your contacts list with an app that automatically captures, saves, and updates names, e-mail, mailing addresses, and phone numbers.
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EdTech Tuesday: Field Day and Project-Based Learning with Dr. Jenny Fremlin and Erica Stone
The creators of Field Day, an inquiry-based app designed especially for project-based learning, discuss its features. This app is very valuable and inexpensive.
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EdTech Tuesday: IEP Goals and Objectives with CCSS
Jennifer and Rich model how to use and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of an app designed to assist special needs instructors in writing IEP goals and objectives for all kids in their caseload.
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EdTech Tuesday: THE Journal with Christopher Piehler
What does the oldest continually operating EdTech magazine offer? From featured articles on educational best practices to "innovator of the month," discover what THE Journal has in store for the world of EdTech educators.
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EdTech Tuesday: ISTE Standards Program with Carolyn Sykora & Mindy Frisbee
When navigating through the "sea of resources" that technology provides us today, how can educators ensure that they are using technology to support the success of their students in the most effective way possible? Listen as the...
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EdTech Tuesday: Projeqt
Are you looking for a unique presentation service? Rich and Jennifer will tell you about this particular app's special features and walk you through how to start creating your presentations.
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EdTech Tuesday: Constructor (Construct a Car)
Looking for a way to engage children in learning about engineering design? Rich and Jennifer have you covered with this look at the Constructor app, a resource that involves students building, testing, and modifying their virtual cars.
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EdTech Tuesday: Foundations of the SAMR Model with Dr. Ruben
Are you looking to integrate technology into your teaching but unsure how to do it effectively? Join Jennifer and Dr. Ruben Puentedura as they discuss the SAMR model for using technology to enhance student learning.
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EdTech Tuesday: The Vision Behind SXSWedu with Ron Reed
Interested in learning about new opportunities to grow and improve as an educator? Join Jennifer as she interviews the founder of South by Southwest edu, Ron Reed, who explains the vision behind this international conference and its...
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EdTech Tuesday: Making 1:1 Implementation Work with Kelly Clifford
Interested in 1:1 learning but need clarification about what it looks like in the classroom? Listen as technology coordinator Kelly Clifford describes how teachers in her district use technology to enhance student learning.
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EdTech Tuesday: Polldaddy
Looking for an easy way to create surveys or polls for your pupils or colleagues? This might be just the app for you! Watch as Jennifer and Rich walk you through how to set up an account, get started with your survey, check out your...
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EdTech Tuesday: Signed Stories
A tablet can be a great visual tool for the classroom, and this American sign language tool could be just what you're looking for. Rich and Jennifer provide an overview of the app and point out the features that would be great for...
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EdTech Tuesday: Integrating Technology in the Classroom with Erin Klein
Possibilities abound with technology in the classroom! Discover how one educator fostered an incredible learning experience for her students using a digital platform called Storybird for a collaborative writing project.
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EdTech Tuesday: What is EdSurge? with Mary Jo Madda
Discover the EdTech news organization that seeks to unite entrepreneurs, investors, and educators: EdSurge. Associate editor Mary Jo Madda discusses all that EdSurge has to offer, including reporting on the latest trends in education, a...
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EdTech Tuesday: SETDA with Doug Levin
Suppose you're interested in advocating for educational issues on a more widespread platform, such as through communications with a school board or state/national legislature. In that case, you can find the workings and objectives of...
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EdTech Tuesday: Be a Connected Educator with Billy Krakower
"Best advice would be, 'Get on Twitter!'" Consider the input of technology instructor Billy Krakower in an interview from the 2014 ISTE conference, who discusses the importance of brainstorming ideas with teachers worldwide and becoming...