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Celebrate Your Teachers on World Teachers’ Day

Posted by Arey Jones on Oct 5, 2021 8:00:00 AM

A teacher can do tremendous things. They inspire, challenge, uplift, support and most of all, educate. Teachers have had a tough couple of years juggling their responsibilities with maintaining classroom safety during the pandemic. This year more than ever you should show your appreciation for all their hard work. One way to do that is by recognizing them on World Teachers’ Day.

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Topics: Arey Jones, Education Week, Teacher Appreciation

Tools and Tips for Coming Back to In-Person Learning

Posted by Arey Jones on Sep 22, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Back-to-school this fall will be monumental for many K-12 schools because it’s the first opportunity for in-person learning. And while administrators, teachers and students are likely ready to hang up their virtual classrooms, some of the technology can enhance in-person learning. Using digital tools to enhance classroom learning was happening way before the pandemic. Now, because we had to pivot to an online environment, we’re all a little savvier about which tools we’d like to keep. Here are some that you should definitely take back to school with you.

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Topics: Academic Technology, Chromebooks In Schools, Paperless Classroom, Google Education, EdTechTeam, Flipgrid

Why Tablets Are Great for K-12 Learning

Posted by Arey Jones on Aug 17, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Many households see laptops as tools for work and tablets for fun. But using tablets for learning just makes sense.

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Topics: Education Apps, Technology In The Classroom, Paperless Classroom, EdTechTeam

How COVID-19 is Reshaping Education

Posted by Arey Jones on Jul 13, 2021 9:00:00 PM

K-12 schools have never understood the importance of educational technology more than they did when the COVID-19 pandemic shut everything down across the country in 2020. Now being “technically” ready to allow kids and teachers to learn from home isn’t just a wish, it’s a necessity. K-12 schools should look to invest in a range of tech upgrades that will make a big difference in learning come fall.

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Topics: Coding, Academic Technology, Google Education, Microsoft Teams, EdTechTeam

Top Pinterest Finds to Help Your Students Avoid the Summer Slide

Posted by Arey Jones on Jun 11, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Once the last bell of the year rings, many students simply look forward to kicking back, having fun, and completely forgetting about school. But experts say it’s a bad idea to stop all learning because students could potentially lose some of what they’ve learned during school. The term “Summer Slide” has been coined to describe how students lose significant amounts of knowledge in math and reading over the summer. In fact, one study suggests third to fifth graders lose 20% of reading gains and 27% of math gains on average during summer break. Parents don’t have to sit back and allow this to happen. We’ve compiled some ideas from Pinterest on how to help kids read, write, discover and practice academics throughout the summer break.

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Topics: Learning Styles, summer learning, At Home With Arey Jones, Learn By Doing, Arts and Crafts

At Home Learning: Best Tech for Grades K-12

Posted by Arey Jones on May 12, 2021 2:00:00 PM

In the last year especially, our society has learned of the fundamental importance of technology to education. Not only does the access to technological support literally expand the classroom, but it also does wonders to engage students in different ways.

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Topics: At Home With Arey Jones, Homework Online, Academic Technology, Paperless Classroom, Digital Learning, Virtual Learning

Protect Your Kids’ Data With These Six Tips

Posted by Arey Jones on Apr 14, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Being a 21st century kid comes with some challenges; among them is having to be cautious about one’s personal information on the Internet. Through smart phones, tablets, computers, and games, children amass a large amount of data. According to Wired, 92% of the children in the United States will have a digital footprint before they turn two years old. The ramifications of this only increase in importance as children grow up and use technology more frequently and more independently. Understanding the importance of data security is especially crucial, as children have spent more time on tech devices in this last year.

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Topics: Technology Security, Academic Technology, Digital Learning

How to Keep Kids Excited About Reading During a Pandemic

Posted by Arey Jones on Mar 17, 2021 8:00:00 AM

It’s been nearly a year since COVID turned our world upside down, changing the structure of school and our social lives. Since then, parents and teachers everywhere have been worn thin by the new expectations and ever evolving forums. What’s remained unchanged is our mutual commitment to both students’ safety and success.

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Topics: Learning Styles, Google Classroom, Google Education

Four Tips for Storing Tech Hardware in the Classroom

Posted by Arey Jones on Feb 11, 2021 8:31:37 AM

Modern teaching has been revolutionized by the use of electronic devices. And if you’re a teacher nowadays, it’s likely that you have quite the collection of tech gadgets in your classroom. They’re undeniably useful when it comes to instruction, but undoubtedly require some planning regarding their use and associated routines.

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Microsoft 365: Highlighting Office’s Best Features

Posted by Arey Jones on Jan 12, 2021 8:00:00 AM

The beginning of another year means that it’s out with the old and in with the new. Among our many hopes for 2021 is embracing change: including new technological innovation. In honor of the upcoming 12 months of the year (and in an effort to highlight the best features of the new Office), we’re counting up our 12 best tips for Microsoft 365.

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Topics: Academic Technology, Microsoft Apps, Microsoft 365

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