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The Evolution of Google Drive & HyperDocs If there is an edtech tool that is constantly evolving, updating, and providing more opportunity for student creation & collaboration than G Suite … Continue reading HyperDocs: Evolution, Purpose & Intention
Google has launched a new page in Drive called Priority. The Priority page will show what Google’s Artificial Intelligence identifies as documents most relevant to the user. Along with Priority … Continue reading Google Drive – Priority & Workspaces
Innovation in education has accelerated, in large part, due to the tremendous changes in digital technologies. Each one of these innovations have, in various degrees, shifted teaching practices in schools … Continue reading Designing for Deeper Learning: A Conversation with Author Julie Graber
Accessibility features are an essential part of any operating system. They’re vital for people with disabilities, but most users can use them in some capacity. In this YouTube playlist, see … Continue reading Chromebook Accessibility Features
While next-generation assessments and instructional data can help educators gain a deeper understanding of students, the sheer amount of information available can prove challenging. As I discussed in a prior … Continue reading Exploring Learner Profiles: Resources, Examples, and Questions to Consider
In episode 16 Shawn speaks with Haley Shoaf, the Vice President of Impact at Launch Code. LaunchCode is an innovative start up that aims to address the shortage of talented coders by providing paid internships and training to people in cities around the country. More than just preparing people for the new world of work, this program allows people to change their lives and find a place in the rapidly changing and tech focused economy.
By Beth Holland Few empirical studies may be more detrimental to advancements of effective technology use in K-12 education than Mueller and Oppenheimer (2014) and Carter, Greenberg, and Walker (2016). … Continue reading The Pen is NOT Mightier than the Keyboard – Strategies to Embrace and Scaffold Digital Learning
Guest Post via Jen Saarinen Jen Saarinen is a middle school educator from Rhode Island who believes in the power of student voice. Jen was recognized as the Teacher of … Continue reading MatheMAGIC – Guest Post by Jen Saarinen
Shawn and Greg record live at the EdTechTeacher Boston Summit to explore many of the ideas that emerged from season one.
As an instructor for EdTechTeacher, I have the pleasure of working with teachers from all over the country. Recently while in California, working with special education teachers, we were exploring … Continue reading Engineering the Environment for AAC Users
More than any other idea in education, the idea of student agency suffers from the greatest disconnect between intentions and outcomes. As I referenced in a recent post, emerging student-centered instructional models attempt to … Continue reading Can SEL Spark the Shift to Student Agency?
With the start of the new school year, Book Creator for iOS has launched an incredible update to an already versatile app. Students and teachers can now add just about … Continue reading NEW Book Creator Updates for a New School Year
Many teachers innately understand that technology should functionally improve students’ learning experiences in order to be considered worthwhile. Conversely, some teachers struggle to discover authentic ways to utilize technology in … Continue reading EdTechTeacher Interview with Seesaw Ambassador Cara Pavek
By Avra Robinson and Rosey McQuillan Differentiating instruction is giving students multiple options for taking in information, for making sense of ideas, and for expressing what they learn. In other … Continue reading 4 Ways to Differentiate the Self Editing Process in Google Docs
By Avra Robinson & Rosey McQuillan for more from Avra and Rosey follow them on Twitter: @avrarachel & @romcquill Differentiating instruction gives students multiple options for taking in information, for making sense … Continue reading Three Ways to Differentiate the Writing Process with Google Docs
Over the past several years, Google for Education has become a mainstay in classrooms across the world. As these schools integrate the G Suite of tools in their classrooms they … Continue reading Get Started with Google’s Applied Digital Skills Curriculum!
Learn more from Tom by following him on Twitter: @Mr_Driscoll Over the past few years, in several different roles, I have researched and experimented with various frameworks and approaches to … Continue reading Learner Variability: The Why of Personalized Learning
The following post is an excerpt from EdTechTeacher CEO, Tom Daccord's new blog: tomdaccord.com. Lately, I've been reading Peter Block’s The Answer to How is Yes and Robert Evans’ The Human Side of … Continue reading Real Change From Within, Not From Above
Follow Mason on Twitter: @edtechmason All students can learn math. Better yet, all students can love math. And even more importantly, all students can excel at math. And when classrooms … Continue reading Fostering Mathematical Mindsets with iPads in the Classroom from Mason
Learn more about what Tom is doing with teachers by following him on Twitter: @Mr_Driscoll Although Personalized Learning has gained considerable traction in education, there is still much confusion and, … Continue reading Framing the Personalized Learning Discussion
The following post is an excerpt from EdTechTeacher CEO, Tom Daccord's new blog: tomdaccord.com. In a few weeks, I will be instructing the EdTechTeacher “Teaching History with Technology Workshop” for … Continue reading Teaching History with Technology: Reflections on 16 Years & Counting
Want to learn what Ben is up to? Follow him on Twitter @Mr_Sondgeroth While completing my undergraduate degree in history education, I recall having to submit a written reflection after completing every … Continue reading 4 Must-Use Video Apps to Encourage Reflection on the iPad
The following post is an excerpt from EdTechTeacher CEO, Tom Daccord's new blog: tomdaccord.com. “Innovation” initiatives have become the rage in many schools and districts. Some have hired an “Innovation … Continue reading Are You Innovating or Simply Changing? 6 Essential Considerations
The following post is an excerpt from EdTechTeacher CEO, Tom Daccord's new blog: tomdaccord.com. Millions of iPads and Chromebooks entered American classrooms between 2012 and 2015 and often joined laptops … Continue reading “Let’s Just Try It” is Not Leadership
The following post is an excerpt from EdTechTeacher CEO, Tom Daccord's new blog: tomdaccord.com. Does the following seem familiar? “Okay, everybody, click here. Now, everybody click here. Now, everybody click … Continue reading Challenge-Based Workshops: Moving Teachers From Discomfort to Empowerment
Last week, I had the privilege of keynoting the first annual Inspired Learning Convention in Mendon-Upton, MA. Whereas many schools and districts talk about the need for innovation, educators in Mendon-Upton … Continue reading Creating a Community of Change Agents at the Inspired Learning Convention
The following post is an excerpt from EdTechTeacher CEO, Tom Daccord's new blog: tomdaccord.com. “I don't have time.” It's teachers most frequently cited reason for not trying a new pedagogical … Continue reading “But I Don’t Have Time!”- Escaping Constraints That Thwart Teacher Innovation (Part 1)
We use search engines each day to help us search for information. Our biggest hurdle is the amount of information we need to sort through to find exactly what we … Continue reading 5 Google Search Tools and Strategies to Cut Through the Clutter
The following post is an excerpt from EdTechTeacher CEO, Tom Daccord's new blog: tomdaccord.com. “Few individual schools sustain random acts of innovation over time.” -Stanford researcher Linda Darling-Hammond In schools … Continue reading Schools & Random Acts of Innovation
The following post is an excerpt from EdTechTeacher CEO, Tom Daccord's new blog: tomdaccord.com. Many principals and other school leaders believe it’s their duty to create a vision for their … Continue reading Building A Shared Vision: A Critical Step in Leading Teachers
The following post is an excerpt from EdTechTeacher CEO, Tom Daccord's new blog: tomdaccord.com. “Dysfunctional schools become even more so because thoughtful teachers avoid working with colleagues who are marching … Continue reading Nurture Your Innovative Teachers (or suffer the consequences)
We are excited to launch a new series of videos featuring conversations with our Summer Institute instructors. These conversations are not only a preview of the workshops, but also offer … Continue reading A conversation with Rosey McQuillan on Differentiation
The following post is an excerpt from EdTechTeacher CEO, Tom Daccord's new blog: tomdaccord.com. Over the last six years schools and districts have spent millions of dollars equipping their students … Continue reading “Unfreezing” Teachers: Why So Many Technology Initiatives Are Stagnating
This post is from EdTechTeacher Instructor Mason Mason follow him on Twitter @EdTechMason When I was a high school English teacher, we were using a proprietary learning management system (LMS) … Continue reading 5 Unique Ways to Use Google Classroom
-Follow our Instructor, Ben Sondgeroth on Twitter @Mr_Sondgeroth One of the most powerful features of Chrome OS is the integration of third-party Chrome extensions. By definition, Chrome extensions extend the … Continue reading 3 Chrome Extensions to Use Before the End of the School Year
EdTechTeacher has been working with the Medfield Public Schools in Medfield, Massachusetts for the past five years through our year-long Teaching for the 21st Century (T21) Program. Through the development of their … Continue reading Innovative Uses of G Suite Edu in Medfield Public Schools
Leveraging the power of the iPad for teaching and learning means not only tapping into the potential of Apple’s hardware but harnessing the power of Apple’s software as well. Pages, … Continue reading Getting Started with Apple’s Productivity Suite on the iPad – From Mason Mason
Creating virtual reality spaces couldn't be easier with such a student friendly platform, CoSpaces. With a well-built library of backgrounds and objects, along with the embedded coding capacity, creating dynamic … Continue reading Create Custom Virtual Reality Tours with CoSpace
Book Creator has long been one of my favorite iPad apps to use with students. The versatility of the iPad app was second to none—allowing students to curate and showcase … Continue reading Getting Started with Book Creator for Chrome
We are excited to be apart of Digital Learning Day, an annual event organized by the Alliance for Excellent Education. We will be teaming up with Book Creator for a … Continue reading Digital Learning Day with Book Creator and EdTechTeacher
From Instructor Rosey McQuillian. Follow Rosey on Twitter @romcquill Apple’s release of iOS11 has been much acclaimed. However, for new users it can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some … Continue reading Six iOS 11 Features to Meet Student Needs
Post by Instructor: Mason Mason. Follow him on Twitter @EdTechMason Every student has a voice and deserves to be heard; however, sometimes it’s difficult for educators to amplify the voices … Continue reading 5 Ways to Amplify Student Voice Using Technology
Want to keep up with where Ben is? Follow him on Twitter: @Mr_Sondgeroth As the Chromebook perforates classrooms across the country, students have the ability to express themselves in ways that … Continue reading Two Tools for Audio Creation in the Chromebook Classroom
Want to know more about what Avra is doing in classrooms? Follow her on Twitter: @avrarachel One of our goals at EdTechTeacher is to explore new concepts and ideas with … Continue reading From Seesaw to Shadow Puppet EDU: Exploring Creativity & Fluency
Want to learn more from Ben? Follow him on Twitter @Mr_Sondgeroth What is Apple Classroom? In 2016 Apple released iOS 9.3, an update that holds major implications for schools using iPads … Continue reading How to Use Apple Classroom Easily, Without an MDM!
This post first appeared on Edutopia. Learn more from Avra on Twitter: @avrarachel Throwing items away has never been a skill of mine. That feeling of “I might use this … Continue reading 3 Tools for Creating Digital Portfolios – From Avra
Technology integration can be difficult. Often times when schools go one-to-one with iPads, teachers continue to do what they’ve always done. Digital worksheets, PDFs with annotations, and consumption can quickly … Continue reading From Consumption to Creation on the iPad
Want to learn more from Ben? Follow him on Twitter @Mr_Sondgeroth Google My Maps offers teachers and students across disciplines an ability to bring map-making into the classroom. For an … Continue reading 10 Next-Level Classroom Applications for Using Google My Maps from Ben Sondgeroth
Want to learn more from Avra? Follow her on Twitter @avrarachel In the G Suite for EDU environment, Google Drive is a wonderful, unlimited storage place for files of all … Continue reading 3 Strategies to Organize Google Drive and Meet the Needs of ALL Learners from Avra Robinson
Want to learn more from Rosey? Follow her on Twitter @romcquill Available as a web-based tool or an iPad application, Padlet allows teachers and students to create virtual bulletin boards where … Continue reading Padlet: Collaborative and Multimedia Mind Mapping Tool
For the last few years, I have used the Extraordinaires game in my workshops. Beyond just the fun of playing, the design of the character cards may be what really makes this … Continue reading Creating Custom Extraordinaire’s Cards with Book Creator
Want to learn more from Ben? Follow him on Twitter: @Mr_Sondgeroth As a former history teacher, maps were an essential part of my curriculum. From showing locations of battlefields, to … Continue reading Bring Map Making to Any Classroom Using Google My Maps
Learn more from Greg by following him on Twitter: @gregkulowiec Moving Beyond Google Expeditions: For classroom teachers interested in integrating virtual reality into their classroom, one outstanding platform for pre-created … Continue reading Beyond Google Expeditions: Creating Customized VR Experiences with iPad & Book Creator
Guest post from Michael Cohen, aka @TheTechRabbi In March, I was fortunate not just to attend, but present at SXSWEdu. I shared the story of my journey from designer to … Continue reading Top 5 Things I’ve Learned About Creativity – From Michael Cohen
Though most students knows about Google, few realize the power of Google Scholar. Unlike a regular Google search, Google Scholar limits its results to sources considered to be scholarly: books, … Continue reading Three Little Known Features about Google Scholar
G Suite for Education provides opportunities for students of all ages to learn and grow. When combined with a Chromebook or laptop, the core G Suite programs create a powerful … Continue reading 3 Strategies for Using G Suite for Education in the K-3 Classroom
One of my favorite iPad apps for use in the classroom is Book Creator. I love the way it allows teachers and students to easily pull from the camera roll … Continue reading Book Creator as an Image or Page Creator
In my work as an instructor for EdTechTeacher, I have the pleasure of working with teachers from all over the country in both face-to-face workshops and online learning modules. As … Continue reading Awesome Assessment App Smash: Google Drawings and Google Forms
By Douglas Kiang Minecraft (http://education.minecraft.net) is a tremendously popular 3D open sandbox game. It is also a wonderful tool for building in Creative mode, which I use with my students throughout … Continue reading Learn to Build, Build to Learn
In social studies classrooms around the world, teachers use documents and images as a daily part of their curriculum. History is built on the analysis of first hand accounts. The … Continue reading 3 Ways to use Kami in a Social Studies Classroom