NCCE's Tech-Savvy Teacher Blog
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The mission of NCCE is to lead, engage and assist educational communities to reach higher levels of student and educator success through the use of 21st Century technology.
NCCE's Tech-Savvy Teacher Blog
3d ago
By Patrick Massey, CISA Region 10 Regional Director
The relationship Americans have with the schools their children attend has changed dramatically over the last few years. Now, parents and students alike are interacting with schools and teachers online in a variety of new ways.
From online grading and information on class assignments, to instructor communication, paying lunch balances, and scheduling classes, we have never been more electronically connected to our schools.
While these advances have brought about great conveniences and made education more accessible and ..read more
NCCE's Tech-Savvy Teacher Blog
1w ago
In my district (Hillsborough County Public Schools) some of our schools’ face challenges producing their Morning Show with limited time, resources, and outdated Closed Circuit TV systems. As an alternative, I decided to find a way to use Microsoft Teams to “broadcast” the Morning Show. It seemed simple enough to me since Teams is already implemented district wide and every teacher has access to at least one computer in their classroom.
To begin, let’s focus on what I think are the two most fundamental factors:
Production and Promotion
Production is where you determine how and with what tools ..read more
NCCE's Tech-Savvy Teacher Blog
2w ago
NCCE has an unbelievable team of individuals from WA, MT, OR, ID and beyond, working and supporting our members. This months featured board member is Rena Clark.
Full name
Rena Clark
Professional Title
STEM Facilitator and Digital Learning Expert
School District or Organization
Renton School District
What state are you from?
Washington
Highlight a memorable event or person from a past NCCE event that reminded you of what NCCE represents.
My favorite event was NCCE Maker Camp in 2017. It took place in 2017 at the Pack Forest Conference Center in Eatonville, Washington. It was a two-day program ..read more
NCCE's Tech-Savvy Teacher Blog
3w ago
As a technology integration coach by day, I get some pretty standard tech requests from educators like “Can you make me a Nearpod?” or “Can you come teach a Minecraft lesson?” So when Lauren Drake, a teacher at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, TN approached me last year and said, “I want my students to create a podcast for the NPR student contest instead of write a research paper this year,” I was more than a little excited! In principle, the assignment is the same as a standard term paper: conduct research on a real world problem/event and report on your findings, including your ..read more
NCCE's Tech-Savvy Teacher Blog
3w ago
NCCE has an unbelievable team of individuals from WA, MT, OR, ID and beyond, working and supporting our members. This months featured board member is Martha Thornburgh.
Full name
Martha Thornburgh
Professional Title
Transition to Kindergarten Teacher
School District or Organization
Mount Vernon School District
What state are you from?
Washington
Highlight a memorable event or person from a past NCCE event that reminded you of what NCCE represents.
Many have a certain image of what type of person can be a tech savvy in their classroom. One thing that I really love about going to the NCCE confer ..read more
NCCE's Tech-Savvy Teacher Blog
1M ago
Educational enthusiasts nationwide gathered at the NCCE Seattle 2024 Conference, a vibrant and dynamic event that left participants inspired and equipped with groundbreaking ideas. From captivating keynotes to informative workshops, the conference was a melting pot of innovative practices and transformative discussions.
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Manny Scott: The conference kicked off with an awe-inspiring keynote from Dr. Manny Scott, an original Freedom Writer whose remarkable journey has been immortalized in the hit movie, “Freedom Writers.” Dr. Scott, a beacon of resilience, emerge ..read more
NCCE's Tech-Savvy Teacher Blog
2M ago
NCCE is proud to announce this year’s Outstanding Technology Leader and Educator of the year!
2024 Outstanding Technology Leader of the Year
Liza Klumpar
Chief Technology Officer
Franklin Pierce School District
NCCE 2024 OT LEADER - LK 2024 Outstanding Technology Educator of the Year
K.D. Jones
Librarian and Gifted and Talented Educator
Radley Elementary
East Helena Public Schools
NCCE 2024 OT EDUCATOR - KDJ
The post NCCE 2024 Outstanding Technology Leader and Educator of the Year Award appeared first on NCCE Blog ..read more
NCCE's Tech-Savvy Teacher Blog
2M ago
A big thank you to everyone that was able to attend 30 in 50 this year! If you weren’t able to attend, below is the list of interesting apps, websites, and hardware Jason and I have been keeping an eye on. As you can imagine, this year we had a large focus on AI tools. As always, feel free to share!
Here is the list:
DuckDuck Go Browser
https://duckduckgo.com/
Browser
TOR Browser
https://www.torproject.org/download/
Browser
ARC Browser
https://arc.net/
Browser
Everyday Speech
https://everydayspeech.com/
SEL & Communication Curriculum
ARC Search App
https://apps.apple ..read more
NCCE's Tech-Savvy Teacher Blog
2M ago
In the field of education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, offering teachers innovative tools to enhance the learning experience for their students. In this article, we will explore how educators can harness the power of AI to create personalized and adaptive learning environments, streamline administrative tasks, and foster student success.
How to Use AI in Education:
Personalized Learning Paths with AI: In today’s diverse classrooms, catering to individual learning needs can be a daunting task. However, AI has paved the way for personalized lea ..read more
NCCE's Tech-Savvy Teacher Blog
2M ago
Competent educators know that staying at the forefront of knowledge and skills is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. As we embrace the challenges of 2024, the significance of professional development in public education has intensified. This article highlights why continuing education is indispensable for teachers in the current educational landscape.
The Dynamic Nature of Education
In the 21st century, education is not a stagnant field. With technological advancements, shifts in pedagogy, and the constant evolution of student needs, teachers need to adapt continuously. Professional devel ..read more