Tag Archives: tech support

New podcast from Radio TICAL - bringing student voice into ed tech

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Sylvia Martinez

Involving students as partners and co-learners in the educational process, rather than as consumers—or worse, as “objects”—is not a new concept but it is certainly gaining currency in the 21st century. With information exploding, teachers can no longer hope to … Continue reading →

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Free Technology for Teachers: 11 Techy Things for Teachers to Try This Year

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Sylvia Martinez

The new school year is here for many teachers. For those who haven’t started school yet, the new school year will be here soon. If you’ve set the goal of trying something new in your classroom this year (shouldn’t that … Continue reading →

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New GenYES curriculum units and activities

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Sylvia Martinez

At Generation YES, we work hard to make sure that our member schools have the most up-to-date resources to teach students how to help teachers with technology. This summer we’ve added some new activities, including some whole new units with … Continue reading →

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Edutopia - Students Teach Technology to Teachers

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Sylvia Martinez

“When middle school students Alison and Nat confer with their teachers, it’s to talk about the lessons the students are preparing for student teachers as part of a new Generation www.Y program. The young people are part of a growing … Continue reading →

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NCCE student tech support at your service

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Sylvia Martinez

At the Northwest Council for Computers in Education (NCCE) in Seattle March 2-5, 2010, over 70 students from districts around Washington will be on site to assist. Students from grades 7-12 will help with video and audio production, technical support … Continue reading →

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Ten commandments of school tech support

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Sylvia Martinez

The ten commandments of school tech support Thou shalt test the fix. Thou shalt talk to actual students and teachers and make time to watch how technology works during actual class time, not just when it’s quiet. Thou shalt not … Continue reading →

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Student video - GenYES Rocks!

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Sylvia Martinez

SMHS GenYes Rocks! from Debbie Kovesdy on Vimeo. GenYes is the ultimate tech group at Shadow Mountain High School! We simply rock when it come to new tech and learning! In addition to tech support for teachers and students, we … Continue reading →

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A new blog in town - 1:1 Schools

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Sylvia Martinez

There’s a new blog in town about 1:1 schools, aptly named the 1:1 Schools blog. Scott McLeod of Iowa State University is the organizer of a group of authors who blog about issues, resources, and the special needs of 1:1 … Continue reading →

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Programming - not just for nerds

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Sylvia Martinez

Today, introductory courses in computer science are too often focused merely on teaching students to use software like word processing and spreadsheet programs, said Janice C. Cuny, a program director at the National Science Foundation. The Advanced Placement curriculum, she … Continue reading →

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Does your tech room say “stay out” to girls?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Sylvia Martinez

Science Notes 2009. Professor Sapna Cheryan led her student into a small classroom in Stanford University’s computer science building. Star Wars posters adorned the walls, discarded computer parts and cans of Coke clustered on a table, and a life-size bust … Continue reading →

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