EdTech Essentials: The Top 10 Technology Strategies for All Learning Environments

by Monica Burns

Overview

Note: A newer edition of this title is available. An accessible, practical guide to incorporating the 10 essential EdTech skills and strategies in every learning setting.

In a world awash in technology, what EdTech skills and strategies should educators focus on to ensure they are making the best use of online spaces for classroom learning? How can they navigate through the overwhelming number of options in digital tools and spaces? How can they guide students in learning best practices?

EdTech consultant Monica Burns answers these and other questions in this powerful and reader-friendly guide to incorporating EdTech across all grade levels and subject areas, and in both distance-learning and face-to-face environments. Readers will gain practical advice on

* Navigating online spaces,
* Curating resources,
* Introducing opportunities for exploring the world,
* Developing collaboration structures,
* Providing time and space to create learning products,
* Assessing students,
* Creating opportunities for sharing,
* Connecting student work to relevant audiences,
* Developing transferable skills, and
* Planning for tech-rich learning experiences.

Each chapter explains why the skill or strategy is essential, including supporting research, classroom examples, guiding questions for planning and reflection, and suggested websites and digital tools for classroom use. The book also includes access to downloadable forms to help you set goals, assess your progress, and build your EdTech tool belt.

Timely, accessible, and informed by the author's experience and expertise, EdTech Essentials is a must-read for educators who want proven ways to prepare their students to be productive, responsible users of technology both within and outside the classroom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781416630388
Publisher:	ASCD
Publication date:	08/25/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	848 KB

About the Author

Dr. Monica Burns is a curriculum and EdTech consultant. As a classroom teacher in New York City, she used digital tools to create an engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students. She started her blog, ClassTechTips.com, and launched the Easy EdTech Podcast and her membership site, the Easy EdTech Club, to support educators who want to simplify and streamline technology integration. Monica has led workshops and webinars and provided keynote presentations to teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, and tech enthusiasts at numerous national and international conferences, including SXSW EDU, ISTE, and EduTECH. She is the author of Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom, among other publications.

Table of Contents

Introduction: EdTech Essentials Every Teacher Should Consider 1

1 Help Students Navigate Online Spaces Effectively 5

2 Curate Resources to Support All Students 17

3 Introduce Opportunities for Students to Explore the World 26

4 Develop Structures to Give Students the Ability to Collaborate 37

5 Give Students Time and Space to Create Products of Learning 49

6 Assess Students to Check for Understanding and Pivot Instruction 61

7 Provide Opportunities for Students to Share What They Have Learned 70

8 Connect Student Work to a Relevant and Authentic Audience 78

9 Help Students Develop Skills They Can Transfer Across Digital Spaces 85

10 Plan for Tech-Rich Learning Experiences 94

Appendix A Essentials Versus Extras 102

Appendix B Resources for Taking Action 107

Appendix C 100+ EdTech Tools and Resources for Teachers and Students 114

References 118

Index 121

About the Author 126

Study Guide 127