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Blog postFour to six hours in front of a computer for instruction. Unaccounted time for social media and gaming usage. Sounds like too much screen time? Some parents are beginning to see the fatigue in their children. School administrators and teachers are feeling the fatigue, as well as their jobs become increasingly dependent on computer and phone usage. So what gives in the post-pandemic world?
Years ago, I took the lead in writing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for my school s -
Blog postToo often, we think ‘taking a class’ requires a commitment of weeks–or months–to master the topic. Sometimes, you don’t have that much time, they’re too expensive, you aren’t ready to commit to college level courses, or you aren’t sure about investing so much time in a topic you might not enjoy. Thankfully, in today’s learning environment, lots of learning is available via short courses–dedicated classes that are completed quickly. Here’s a great article by the Ask a Tech Teacher crew discuss
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Blog postI have launched each of my books with a virtual book launch via my blog. I really have no success with any other social media. Last year, I tried a few new things and learned a little watching the launches of colleagues: I wanted to give back to those willing to support my writing. It … Continue reading →
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Blog postFor over two years, many schools, parents, students, and teachers have struggled with how to teach remotely, and then–when can we go back to in-person learning. The education system is comfortable with teaching students face-to-face. For hundreds of years, that’s how it’s been done, but done right, remote learning is a winner. Here’s EdTech’s take on using classroom tech to elevate remote learning:
Classroom tech investments elevate remote learning Many school districts are enriching -
Blog postImportant USNA, military, and patriotic days:
2 for 7–August–See older article on it here USCG Birthday–August 4th Purple Heart Day–August 7th V-J Day–August 14th National Spirit of ’45 Day–August 14th Military Marriage Day–August 14th Navajo Code Talkers Day–August 14–see article here National Airborne Day–August 16th Navy Colors Born–August 27, 1802 Marine Corps Reserve Birthday–August 29 Plebe Summer–almost over but click for information on it Plebe Parent Weekend–starts Thursday, Augu -
Blog postI found this article in my mailbox the other day, from The Tech Edvocate. This has been such a trying time for parents, students, and our teachers. Check out these great ways to say thank you that anyone can do:
HOW TO SAY THANK YOU TO TEACHERS No matter what you do for a career or how successful you are, chances are you would not be where you are today if you had not obtained a K-12 education. Without a question, great educators are important. However, in the last year or two, e -
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Blog postThe A to Z Challenge asks bloggers to post 26 articles on a themed topic. It’s supposed to be every day except Sundays during the month of April but I find that too busy and decided to post mine ‘about’ once a month. Yes, it’ll take me a couple of years. Sigh. My topic, like the … Continue reading →
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Blog postI get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stake
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Blog postThis article is for recent graduates, either from high school or college, ready to look for a first job. Here are some great tips on preparing your resume and spotlighting skills that will make you interesting to employers:
You’ve been in school for the longest time, but you are now done with college, and it’s time to look for a new job. Unfortunately, with so many candidates in search of the same job as you, you’re so anxious, wondering if you will ever get a working opportunity. Aga -
Blog postHere are the most-read posts for the month of July:
9 Ways to Add Tech to your Lessons Without Adding Time to Your Day Tech Ed Resources–Lesson Plans 25 Websites for Lesson Planning Tech Ed Resources for your Class–K-8 Keyboard Curriculum 40 Websites to Teach Keyboarding EdTech’s Top Blogs to Follow–Yep, We’re On It Tech Ed Resources for your Class–Digital Citizenship We Landed on the Moon July 20 1969 HS Financial Training Classes Here’s How to Get Started with Ask a Tech Teacher The Cas -
Blog postThis post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out. The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words … Continue reading →
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Blog postWhile it’s become common for US students to study abroad, it is just as common for non-Americans to spend time studying in the US. If you live outside the US and are interested in study in America, here are some hints for how to make it happen, from one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors:
Where to apply What to study Type of Student Visa Working while studying Wrap up Things to Know Before Studying Abroad in the U.S. The United States is one the most popular study destinations for -
Blog postDepending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next.
First Steps: If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more of your time and money before you achieve your goal. Better to make sure this is the direction -
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Blog postEvery month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching.
August 2-7th: Coaching or Mentoring BOGO — Buy one month; get the second free
Do any of these sound like you?
Your kindergartners don’t know what ‘enter’, ‘spacebar’, ‘click’ or many other techie words mean but you need to teach them to keyboard, internet, and become digital citizens. How do you start? You have new students in your class who haven’t had technology&nb -
Blog postHere are a few more Indies I enjoyed over the past few months: Spirit of the Shell Man–recommended for those who love quirky and intriguing mysteries 5 Mystic Keys–a simple guide to taking charge of your life and fixing personal problems –a note about my reviews: I only review books I enjoyed. I need to … Continue reading →
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Blog postI published this about a year ago and have updated it to reflect our current teaching environment. Let me know if this fits your experiences:
The biggest reason teachers report for NOT liking internet-based cloud accounts has nothing to do with money, security, or privacy. It’s that they aren’t inclusive enough. Students can’t access cloud storage, Google Classroom, or their LMS for a project they’re working on because of the lack of Internet at home or slow internet service–or a teac -
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Blog postI’m expanding my reading beyond Westerns, but they are still my comfort food. Here are a few more I enjoyed: Brannigan’s Land–justice in the old West Disturbing the Peace--Deputy US Marshall Halstead must face a crew of outlaws led by a man he thought he’d killed Axle Bust Creek–a Civil War vet ends up in … Continue reading →
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Blog postA lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month on my teacher education blog, Ask a Tech Teacher. This month I have two–both short! EdTech Review chronicles popular posts across the world on the impact of technology on education. Once a year, they … Continue reading →
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Blog postThe A to Z Challenge asks bloggers to post 26 articles on a themed topic. It’s supposed to be every day except Sundays during the month of April but I find that too busy and decided to post mine ‘about’ once a month. Yes, it’ll take me a couple of years. Sigh. My topic, like the … Continue reading →
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Blog postPrehistoric fiction is a small niche. There aren’t a lot of novels in this genre so I cheer every time I find one I love, like this one: DEATH IN THE NEW LAND by Kaye George Amazon blurb Enga Dancing Flower and her tribe have reached a place they can stay in safety. Or have … Continue reading →
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Blog postThis is a great collection of thrillers I received from the wonderful folks at NetGalley. I loved all of them: Murder at Black Oaks–an innocent man is on death row for 30 years and the prosecutor wants him freed The Last Orphan–one more person to help, but I’m not convinced it’s the last! The 6:20 … Continue reading →
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Blog postDuring my promo for my latest prehistoric fiction, Laws of Nature. one of my wonderful hosts posted this article I wrote about how I break up my day with a timeline. In case you missed it, here’s a revisit: *** I thought this was a good time to share how my writing day has changed … Continue reading →
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Important military and patriotic days:
Independence Day–July 4th National Hire a Veteran Day–July 25th National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day–July 27th Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps–July 29th Here are some articles to help you through July:
Patriotic Music–Inspire Your USNA Dream Websites for Future Warriors: US Navy Lots of Successful USNA Graduates Now, check the ToDo list to see if you’re up to date:
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Blog postIt’s America’s birthday and I’m celebrating. My Army Staff Sergeant son is finally home from several tours in Japan–Okinawa. My Navy CDR daughter’s still in the DC area in the next of her long line of Navy jobs. They do not leave her in one position for long! I thank both of them and all those soldiers who fought for America’s uncertain future so long ago.
God be with all of us.
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Depending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next:
First Steps: If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more of your time and money before you achieve your goal. Better to make sure this i -
Blog postImportant military and patriotic days:
D-Day–June 6th: the Allied invasion of Europe Flag Day–June 14th Army Birthday–June 14 Birthday of Navy Hospital Corpsman–June 17 USCG Auxiliary Birthday–June 23rd PTSD Awareness Day–June 27th 3 Posts about I-Day Going to USNA? Ready for I-Day–Part II USNA I-Day For Parents You Know You’re a Plebe when… Here are some articles to help you through June:
You Know You’re a Plebe Parent if… You Know You’re a Plebe if… Plebe Summer s -
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Depending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next:
First Steps: If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment in time and money because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more before achieving your goal. Better to make sure this is the d -
Blog postI’m taking the day to honor our all soldiers on America’s Memorial Day. Without their sacrifice, where would we be?
Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman, the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy, and the Naval thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in educa -
Blog postBy now, you’ve finished your application. You have two big jobs remaining: Prepare physically and keep your academics strong.
Important military and patriotic days:
Loyalty Day–May 1st Silver Star Service Banner Day–May 1st Public Service Recognition Week–first full week of May V-E Day–May 8th Military Spouse Day–2nd Friday in May Armed Forces Week – May 9-15, 2021 – (Week prior to Armed Forces Day, the 3rd Sunday in May) Armed Forces Day–third Saturday in May Maritime Day–Ma -
Blog postDepending upon where you are in the process, you may have done some of the items on this list. Skip them. Be happy you’re done. Move on to the next:
First Steps: If you’re serious about attending the USNA or any other military academy, buy a few books (or check them out of the library) on the process. It’s worth the investment in time and money because if you pursue this dream, you will be investing much more before achieving your goal. Better to make sure this is the direction you wa -
Blog postThe way I organize my prehistoric fiction confuses people. Here’s what you need to know: Each book is part of a trilogy which is itself part of a bigger series called Man vs. Nature, a collection of trilogies, each dealing with a seminal point in man’s evolution when we could have–probably should have–become extinct. The […]
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Blog postA boy blinded by fire. A woman raised by wolves. An avowed enemy offers help. In this second of the Dawn of Humanity trilogy, the first trilogy in the Man vs. Nature saga, Lucy and her eclectic group escape the treacherous tribe that has been hunting them and find a safe haven in the famous […]
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Blog postXhosa’s extraordinary prehistoric saga concludes, filled with hardship, courage, survival, and family. A million years of evolution made Xhosa tough but was it enough? She and her People finally reach their destination—a glorious land of tall grasses, few predators, and an abundance that seems limitless, but an enemy greater than any they have met so […]
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Blog postXhosa flees what she had hoped would be her new home after being attacked by invaders from the North. She leads her People on a grueling journey through unknown and dangerous lands of what we now call Europe. As she struggles to overcome strangers around her and disruptions within her People, Xhosa faces the reality […]
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Blog postChased by a ruthless and powerful enemy, Xhosa flees with her People, leaving behind a certain life in her African homeland to search for an unknown future. She leads her People on a grueling journey through unknown and dangerous lands but an escape path laid out years before by her father as a final desperate […]
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Blog postBorn in a Treacherous Time by Jacqui Murray Born in the harsh world of East Africa 1.8 million years ago, where hunger, death, and predation are a normal part of daily life, Lucy and her band of early humans struggle to survive. It is a time in history when they are relentlessly annihilated by predators, […]
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Blog postIf there is a trait above all others that I want to imbue into my students, it is curiosity. Let that include a passion to understand, connect the dots, and answer questions like, “Why?” The first step toward reaching that goal would be opening their minds to fascinating bits and pieces of knowledge, be they about […]
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Blog postOver the years, I’ve struggled to teach in ways my students would understand. Standing at the front of the classroom stopped working so I researched (and tried in some cases) Whole Brain Teaching (WBT), Socratic Method, Understanding by Design, Mindfulness, and a lot more options that colleagues mentioned as helpful with their differentiated student groups. They […]
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Blog postThe first time I read about Unschooling, I ignored it. Surely, it was a fad that would go away. When that didn’t happen and I read about it a thousand more times, I dug into it. Inspired by the teachings of John Holt (1923–1985), this free range branch of homeschooling promotes learning through nonstructured, child-led exploration. […]
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