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EdTech Tuesday: Cargo-Bot
The various levels offered in this app build a foundation in intermediate coding. Jennifer and Rich introduce the app and show one of the easy-level logic tasks so that you can get an idea of what Cargo-Bot is all about.
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EdTech Tuesday: Today's Meet
Are you looking for a way to use technology to engage students during classroom discussions? Then Rich and Jennifer have the tool for you. Watch as they explore this free online service that allows learners to share and respond to each...
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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: Write About This
Learn how to get your class writing with this quick video tutorial for the app Write About This. Watch as Rich and Jennifer preview the app and show you how to use its features. After viewing this video, you'll have a solid foundation...
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EdTech Tuesday: SETDA with Doug Levin
Suppose you're interested in advocating for educational issues on a more widespread platform, such as through communications with a school board or state/national legislature. In that case, you can find the workings and objectives of...
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EdTech Tuesday: The Jörgits and the End of Winter
Watch this quick video to learn all about the Jörgits! Jennifer and Rich lead you through this interactive book with a synopsis of the story and the app's features. Full of information and application ideas, this video will help you...
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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...
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EdTech Tuesday: PLEx Life Science by Filament Games with Dan White
The use of interactive, hands-on learning games in the classroom is the focus of an interview with Dan White of Filament Games. White models how the "thing that you are doing in the game is what we want you to learn."
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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,...
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EdTech Tuesday: Constructor (Construct a Car)
Looking for a way to engage children in learning about engineering design? Rich and Jennifer have you covered with this look at the Constructor app, a resource that involves students building, testing, and modifying their virtual cars.
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Chemistry Lesson: Empirical and Molecular Formulas
A short video is a wonderful addition to enhance your chemistry instruction. It contains a thorough explanation of empirical and molecular formulas, delivered in less than five minutes. It is perfect for an introduction into chemical...
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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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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: LiveBinders
Looking for a great way to organize your classroom materials according to topic or theme? Allow Rich and Jennifer to introduce you to a helpful program with plenty of features to help you organize your materials and share and display...
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EdTech Tuesday: Inkflow
Notebooks can be more than just a paper packet when working with digital platforms. Jennifer and Rich introduce you to a customizable notebook app for your tablet. They show off some of the unique features of this particular program and...
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EdTech Tuesday: Signed Stories
A tablet can be a great visual tool for the classroom, and this American sign language tool could be just what you're looking for. Rich and Jennifer provide an overview of the app and point out the features that would be great for...
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EdTech Tuesday: Paper by FiftyThree
Watch this quick video to learn how to create beautiful and creative journals with this app. Jennifer and Rich will take you on a tour of the app and try out some features to give you a preview of what to expect. Watch to the end to see...
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EdTech Tuesday: Building EdTech PD from Scratch with Debra Jackson
EdTech, developed by teams of educators, is part of Superintendent Debra Jackson's goal for her school district. Find out how teachers are working to blend collaboration and inquiry into a successful educational technology program.
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EdTech Tuesday PD: Tellagami
If you're researching oral presentation apps for students, here's a great tutorial on the popular and free app Tellagami. Follow along as Jennifer and Rich discuss the app's basic functionality, including creating a personalized avatar,...
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EdTech Tuesday: What is EdSurge? with Mary Jo Madda
Discover the EdTech news organization that seeks to unite entrepreneurs, investors, and educators: EdSurge. Associate editor Mary Jo Madda discusses all that EdSurge has to offer, including reporting on the latest trends in education, a...
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EdTech Tuesdays: B.Y.O.D. - A Startup Guide with Michelle Burke
Do you wish your school had a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy? Discover how one teacher successfully introduced this system to her school and encouraged teachers and students to engage in the practice in an effective and exciting way.
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ITM 16: Learning a Go Go
The mobile revolution is transforming how we teach as educators, and this video will give you an opportunity to consider how to best utilize the abundance of technology that we and our class members have available at the tips of our...
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EdTech Tuesday: Vision K-20 Survey and CODiE Awards with Karen Billings
The CODiE Awards program, showcasing the best software produced each year, and the Vision K-20 Survey, designed to permit schools to benchmark their progress in using educational technology to achieve their educational goals, are the...
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EdTech Tuesday: Shout Science!
Learn how to use technology to bring together the subjects of English language arts, science, and social studies with this look at Shout Science! Follow along as Rich and Jennifer demonstrate the different features of this storybook app...