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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: Risk-Taking in the Classroom with Bill Selak
Interested in using technology in the classroom but worried about the risks involved? Listen as Bill Selak, a fourth-grade music teacher, describes his experiences integrating technology in the classroom and the positive impact of...
Teaching Channel
New Teacher Survival Guide: ADHD in the Classroom
Discover one teacher's efforts to improve in-class transitions and help students to remain engaged and on-point during class. You'll begin by viewing a sample lesson in a special education classroom with follow-up commentary...
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EdTech Tuesday: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
The fantastic app, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, is the focus of a short EdTech Tuesday video that not only models the various features of the award-winning app, but also includes ideas about how to use this and...
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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: 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: Creating a Google Apps Classroom with Kyle Brumbaugh
Have you heard about Google apps but are still determining their effectiveness in the classroom? Kyle Brumbaugh, co-author of the book Creating a Google Apps Classroom: The Educator's Cookbook, discusses how these free resources can have...
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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: 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: Move the Turtle
What in the world do turtles have to do with coding? Find out in this quick, informative video! Jennifer and Rich demonstrate how to use this app to build important skills by taking you step-by-step through starting the first coding...
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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...
Federal Reserve Bank
History of Money and Banking in the U.S.
Why was there a lack of confidence in the money and banking system of the early United States government? What historical events led to the establishment of the Federal Reserve System? Here you'll find reading materials and worksheets to...
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EdTech Tuesday: Connecting with Students through Technology with Steve Miletto
Do mobile devices have a place in the classroom? Spark a discussion with colleagues using this great interview with experienced teacher and administrator Steve Miletto, who advocates the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy and the...
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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: 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: 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...
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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: The Opposites
Are you looking for an app that will help develop vocabulary? You can watch this video to find out about The Opposites. Jennifer and Rich show you how to use the app and provide ideas for it in your classroom. After viewing the video,...
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
The Last Star in the Universe—Red Dwarfs Explained
Up to 75 percent of the stars in the Milky Way are red dwarfs, yet we can't see any from Earth. The video explains what makes red dwarf stars unique. It highlights the potential for finding aliens or a planet humans could live on once...
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EdTech Tuesday: Publishing from the Classroom with Chadd Rosenberg (extended)
How do you get kids to become content creators rather than just content users? Check out this interview with Chadd Rosenberg, who details his venture into guiding his students to use available technology to create paper and ebooks.
California Academy of Science
How Do We Meet the Growing Need for Water?
Some aquifers took thousands of years to collect water, yet they have been depleted in only a hundred years. Viewers learn about where humans use water and the serious concerns for the future of the water supply in the second of 10...
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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: DSST Public Schools in Denver with Jake Firman
How much should technology and educational instruction be interwoven? Listen as senior manager Jake Firman discusses the Denver Public School system approach, which has a 100% college acceptance rate and embraces an open-source model of...
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EdTech Tuesday: Open Source Learning with David Preston (extended)
What is open-source learning, and how can the approach be used in the classroom? David Preston, a teacher from a school where traditionally few kids continue their education post-graduation, discusses how open-source learning has...