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EdTech Tuesday: Behind the Scenes of ISTE with Dr. Kecia Ray
Are you interested in learning more about the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)? Go behind the scenes with Dr. Kecia Ray, the ISTE board chair, as she explains what the organization is really about and the...
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EdTech Tuesday: Training Technology Coaches with AJ Phillips
With technology moving out of computer labs and into classrooms, schools must find ways to support this change. AJ Phillips, an instructional technology supervisor, discusses her work transitioning computer lab teachers into technology...
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EdTech Tuesday: Teaching Today with Ann McMullan
Exactly how vital is the use of technology in the modern classroom? According to Ann McMullan, an educational technology consultant in Los Angeles, it's indispensable. Follow along as she describes her experiences helping schools...
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EdTech Tuesday: Classroom Video Games with Mat Frenz
Are you curious about ways to use students' interest in video games to enhance their learning? Listen as Mat Frenz from GlassLab Games discusses the similarities between video game design and lesson design and how educators and...
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EdTech Tuesday: ClassDojo
You can take charge of your class with a colorful (and free) online service. Rich and Jennifer take the time to check out the features of this program. Using a sample class, they walk through how to get started and how the service's...
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EdTech Tuesday: CommonCore
Check the standards whenever you please! Jennifer and Rich present an app that easily navigates the Common Core State Standards. They walk step-by-step through how to find the exact standard you're looking for by searching by grade and...
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EdTech Tuesday: TeacherKit
Learn to track attendance, behavior, and grades with just one app! Rich and Jennifer spend a few minutes talking about these features and demonstrating how to use them to manage your class effectively. Watch the quick four-minute video...
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EdTech Tuesday: Google Drive
Are you looking for a place to store your files online and offline? Drive can be the digital filing cabinet you're looking for. Rich and Jennifer go step by step through how to install and use the desktop app so that you can learn how to...
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EdTech Tuesday: Paper by FiftyThree
Watch this quick video to learn how to create beautiful and creative journals with this app. Jennifer and Rich will take you on a tour of the app and try out some features to give you a preview of what to expect. Watch to the end to see...
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EdTech Tuesday: Stick Pick
Create your can of virtual fair sticks with an awesome app. Jennifer and Rich walk you through how to add individuals to your class of sticks and how to customize instruction to meet your pupils' needs. The app provides questions to ask...
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EdTech Tuesday: PicCollage
Learn how to help your class members design beautiful collages with the fantastic, free app PicCollage. Rich and Jennifer demonstrate how to compose creative pieces with the app and offer instructional suggestions and tips for classroom...
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EdTech Tuesday: Remind
Discover the Remind 101 app, which allows educators to communicate with parents or students through text messages without sharing personal contact information. This video will offer a preview of the app, including instructional...
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EdTech Tuesday: GoNoodle
Give your pupils' brains a breather! Jennifer and Rich introduce a service that provides plenty of ways to get your class moving and ready for the next academic task. They show how to get started and even demonstrate one of the dances,...
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EdTech Tuesday: Constitution and Federalist Papers
Discover an app that will allow you and your class to delve into key primary source documents of United States history: the Constitution and the Federalist Papers. The presenters in this video offer a breakdown of the app's primary...
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EdTech Tuesday: Reflector
Want to enjoy the freedom of walking around the classroom with your iPad while projecting but don't have an Apple TV? You've just found your budget solution. Rich and Jennifer take a few minutes to introduce you to Reflector, an app for...
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EdTech Tuesday: MyTurn (Tempo Tim)
Need a way to manage tablet use in your classroom? Watch as Jennifer and Rich explore this simple timer app, explaining how to use the different features and examining the pros and cons to help you decide if this tool would be a good fit.
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EdTech Tuesday: MathTime RT
Are you trying to integrate technology into the elementary math curriculum but having trouble finding the right tools? Rich and Jennifer are here to help as they explore this fun skills practice app and point out considerations when...
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EdTech Tuesday: Socrative
What can two apps that interact with one another do for you? Find out about Socrative in this explanatory video. Rich and Jennifer take on the role of student and teacher to show you just how the Socrative apps can increase participation...
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EdTech Tuesday: The Jörgits and the End of Winter
Watch this quick video to learn all about the Jörgits! Jennifer and Rich lead you through this interactive book with a synopsis of the story and the app's features. Full of information and application ideas, this video will help you...
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EdTech Tuesday: Write About This
Learn how to get your class writing with this quick video tutorial for the app Write About This. Watch as Rich and Jennifer preview the app and show you how to use its features. After viewing this video, you'll have a solid foundation...
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EdTech Tuesday: Wunderlist
Using Wunderlist, you can keep track of all the tasks, to-dos, and moments of inspiration that go along with being a fantastic teacher. Rich and Jennifer offer an overview of using this free app and its primary functions, with real-time...
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EdTech Tuesday PD: Tellagami
If you're researching oral presentation apps for students, here's a great tutorial on the popular and free app Tellagami. Follow along as Jennifer and Rich discuss the app's basic functionality, including creating a personalized avatar,...
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Educational Technology: Crash Course Computer Science #39
Every minute, users upload 400 hours of video to YouTube, which is how the resource became available. From MOOCs to AI driven intelligent tutoring systems, an engaging video explains how technology has changed the world of education. It...
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Khan Academy and the Effectiveness of Science Videos
Do science videos really enhance learning? Pupils examine the facts in a video about videos. The narrator shows how science scholars perform on a quiz after watching a related video, then how they perform on the same quiz after watching...