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
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
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
Do you remember a time when classrooms didn’t have laptops or the Internet? Technological advances such as these have become such a huge part of our daily lives that most of us can’t remember life without them, or even want to. But, believe or not, there was a time when photocopiers and handheld calculators were the height of educational technology. Thankfully most classrooms in the United States have graduated to bigger (or smaller), faster, more efficient technology. It begs to ask the question then, what will the classroom look like in the future?
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Topics:
Classroom Technology,
Technology In The Classroom,
Paperless Classroom
The goal of a presentation is to effectively convey information that allows the audience to remember what has been said. That being said, there are several options as to how to give a presentation, specifically for a final project. For students, presentations can be given as individuals or groups, or for educators in seminars. The best tool for the job depends on whether the presentation will be visual or verbal.
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Topics:
Microsoft,
Google Drive,
Microsoft Education,
Classroom Organization,
Google,
Paperless Classroom,
Google Suite,
Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Powerpoint,
Google Education,
Professional Development,
Open Live Writer,
Google Slides
Google Classroom has been instrumental in changing the way education looks today. It streamlines assignments, boosts collaboration and fosters seamless communication to help make teaching more productive. There’s also the advantage of being able to integrate hundreds of Chromebook apps and extensions that save teachers and students time and make it seamless to share information. Extensions enhance the browsing experience by tailoring Chrome’s functionality towards individual needs and preferences.
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Topics:
Chromebooks,
Apps In The Classroom,
Educational Technology,
Paperless Communication,
Academic Technology,
Technology In The United States,
Apps For Education,
Technology In The Classroom,
Chromebooks In Schools,
Google Classroom,
Classroom Organization,
Google,
Paperless Classroom,
GSuite,
Google Suite,
Google Chrome
We all want to be more productive, rested, calm, collected, alert, and generally amazing. Here are 30 tech tips that can help you leave the month better than you found it.
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Topics:
Chromebooks,
Educational Services,
Managing Technology,
Classroom Technology,
Educational Technology,
Technology In The Classroom,
Chromebooks In Schools,
Learn By Doing,
SMART Goals,
Paperless Classroom,
GSuite,
Google Suite,
Microsoft Office
My grandmother fit every grandmother mold possible. Impeccable hair. Crisp aprons. Mouthwatering homemade bread on the counter. She ran a tight ship with even tighter hair. For Grandma, spring cleaning was as much a celebration as it was a chore (but then she always smiled most when she was working).
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Topics:
Chromebooks,
Managing Technology,
Classroom Technology,
Educational Technology,
Learning Styles,
21st Century School Technology,
Paperless Communication,
Homework Online,
Academic Technology,
Technology In The Classroom,
Classroom Organization,
Paperless Classroom
