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Podcasting in Education: Teacher’s Guide
The article that I chose for the blog is about podcasting in the classroom, how to do it and why it is so important for teachers to utilize this technological skill in their classrooms. The author Med Kharbach explain that when he first discussed podcasts in 2012 they have been utilized more and more inside…
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Technology and COVID
In ‘Boosting Attainment with Tech‘, Al Kingsley discusses multiple examples of how technology has changed many lives over the course of COVID-19. Whether it be students waking up for zoom class or future job requirements, almost all walks of life were impacted when society had to restructure itself to remain productive while staying safe. “Digital…
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Educational Technology-ChatGPT
The New York Times has shared an article named Lesson Plan: Teaching and Learning in the Era of ChatGPT . In this article author Katherine Schulten goes over what ChatGPT is and how schools are reacting to it. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence that many schools are starting to ban the use of for their…
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Blockchain Technology Post
With the increasing demand for online education, more and more information needs to be transferred through the internet. In order to keep the information and data safe, the information transfer will need something to protect it. With Blockchain, you can keep the data sent from students and teachers safe from prying eyes.
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Using Technology to Check on Students’ Mental Health
In this article about implementing the use of technology in the classroom in new ways, Shea Smith, a middle school media teacher uses technology to check in with his students emotional well-beings. At the beginning of class he asks the students to fill out a google form that asks the question; “how are you feeling…
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Rolling Study Halls
“Rolling Study Halls: turning bus time into learning time” is an article that discusses a new advances in technology and education. Buses equipped with wi-fi and technology devices allow students who do not have access to these learning tools at home to complete schoolwork on the bus. Unfortunately, many students do not have technology and…
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Lancet Migration
Lancet Migration is a global collaberation between The Lancet and researchers, implementers, and others in the field of migration and health to advance migration health. The Lancet Migration global collaboration aims to make a positive impact on the lives of people who migrate, and the environments in which they live, through multidisciplinary research, as well as leadership, engagement,…
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Chat GPT in Education
This article was posted by @AyahmFayyoumi on Dr. Ayham Fayyoumi’s Twitter account highlighting the features and considerable topics of mention from the latest educational technology tool that has taken the world of education by storm. Chat GPT is an incredibly smart AI web-based program that can generate a multitude of functions from writing essays, answering…
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Edtech, Connecting Students One Tool at a Time
January 25, 2023 / Leave a Comment For this blog post I will be emphasizing on positive and negative ways that technology has improved the communication and connection of students across the globe. With all the technology that is mentioned in the article and video below it gives so many opportunities for students all around…
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Student Learning is Moving Toward Data Analysis
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a negative factor in many places and the K-12 education system took a pretty big hit. In the article I found on twitter from @BethlamForsa, it was recorded that the student academic performance has decreased immensely. This came as big warning to all school systems and to all the people…
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Flipgrid In The Classroom
In the Flipgrid article that I found on twitter, they mention how the program was first created for one class at the University of Minnesota. Since then many teachers and educators jumped on in order to connect to classrooms about the world. #Gridpals, is a global hashtag that is shared around the world in order…
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Schools in Maryland begin to focus on technology usage after the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic pushed schools to enhance their everyday technology. While scrolling through Twitter, I came across a tweet from @EDTech_K12 with an article attached from EdTech’s website. Andrew Zuckerman, an administrator, took on the role of being in charge of the schools’ technology. What Did Andrew Zuckerman do? Because of the pandemic, Zuckerman made…
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Acronis Cyber Foundation Gives Back to Undeserved Children and Communities
Acronis celebrates their fifth anniversary of their program that continues to bring educational opportunities and humanitarian efforts to under-resourced areas. About the Program: The Acronis Cyber Foundation Program is focused on partnering with other organizations to make a difference together. Founded in 2018, the Acronis Cyber Foundation Program has been dedicated to education by funding…
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Why we blog
As university students, building a PLN can be an important step to take as you work to build your professional knowledge and skills. Blogging and commenting on blogs can be an important part of building and maintaining a PLN, as they allow you to connect with other professionals in your field, share ideas and information,…