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Engineering Activities STEM for Elementary Students

Teaching Strategies / By Christa Love / February 26, 2018 / technology integration

To be competitive in today’s global economy, students will benefit from an understanding of engineering. It will help them identify possible career pathways. In addition, engineering activities develop problem solving skills, teach essential science and math concepts, and promote collaboration. TechnoKids technology projects can help elementary and middle school teachers integrate engineering into curriculum. What …

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Leadership Quiz

Teaching Strategies / By Christa Love / May 22, 2014

A few months ago several teachers approached me and asked it I would assist in teaching a leadership unit. The school was incorporating a leadership model inspired by the book The Leader in Me by Stephen R. Covey. I developed several technology-based activities that would help students recognize their leadership strengths, as well as apply …

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5 Ways Your Students Can Use Word Clouds

Teaching Strategies / By Christa Love / April 2, 2014 / word cloud

I love to make word clouds with my students. A word cloud is a picture formed from a list of words. Typically, the more often a word appears in the list, the larger or more frequent it will be in the word cloud. The word cloud is not necessarily shaped like a cloud. Instead, depending …

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Align Common Core with Technology Curriculum. Help Is Here.

Teaching Strategies / By TechnoHella / March 27, 2014 / curriculum standards

The large majority of the states in the US, forty-one as of last count, have committed to implementing the Common Core State Standards. What does this mean for teachers? Will it increase an already onerous workload? Will it improve student readiness for college, the workplace, and life? These are all critical questions for educators and …

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Are You Ready for BYOD? Questions to Ask

Teaching Strategies / By Christa Love / February 27, 2014 / byod

Before launching a BYOD initiative there are many issues that require consideration. Review the list of questions. Use them to frame a discussion about BYOD at your school. Electronic Device Hardware Can a student bring any device? (smartphone, tablet, netbook, e-readers, laptop, gaming console) Will there be minimal standards such as screen size, processing speed? …

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What Is the Secret to a Successful BYOD Program?

Teaching Strategies / By Christa Love / February 13, 2014 / byod

PLANNING! Nothing is worse than launching a BYOD initiative that fails. Don’t let that happen to you! Take the time and do things right. To have a successful BYOD program you should: Establish a reliable infrastructure. Develop a policy that outlines accepted devices, restricted devices, authorized use, infractions, consequences, and responsibilities of stakeholders. Form a …

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BYOD Parent Letter

Teaching Strategies / By Christa Love / February 6, 2014 / byod

Do you need to send a letter home informing parents about your new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program? SAVE TIME! Take some ideas from this sample parent letter to get you started. Sample BYOD Parent Letter Dear Parents/Guardians, School Name is launching a Bring Your Own Device initiative this school year. Students in Grade …

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BYOD Policy for Schools

Teaching Strategies / By Christa Love / January 30, 2014 / byod

Have you been given the task of writing a BYOD policy for your school? Use some of the ideas in this policy to get you started. Sample Electronic Device Policy Purpose This policy outlines the acceptable use of electronic devices to maintain a safe and secure education environment with the goal of preparing students for …

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Parents Concerns About BYOD

Teaching Strategies / By Christa Love / January 16, 2014 / byod

Are you launching a BYOD at your school? Include a frequently asked question sheet to accompany the policy and consent form. This will help alleviate any concerns parents have about BYOD. Review the list of questions and possible answers. Do I have to supply a device for my child to bring to school? No, you …

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Classroom Rules for BYOD

Teaching Strategies / By Christa Love / January 2, 2014 / byod

The BYOD policy will provide strict guidelines on the appropriate use of student owned devices, as well as the consequences for abuse. Parents and students must the policy and sign the BYOD agreement form. Students need to remember that bringing a device to school is a privilege that can be revoked. It is a good …

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