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Evaluating Kahoot!

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Link to Tool:   Create a Kahoot! What is this tool? Kahoot! is a game-like student-response tool played by the whole class in real time, which can spark competitive fun within the classroom.   Primarily, this is an educational tool for teachers to use technology to administer quizzes, discussions, surveys, etc. to their class.   Basically, teachers create a variety of multiple choice questions that are projected on a screen, and students can use any technology device such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc., to respond to the questions displayed.   It gives the shy and quiet students an opportunity to answer questions as well.   Ultimately, this activity is an effective tool that can be used for a wide variety of students ranging from elementary school all the way through higher education.   How can it be used in the classroom? Kahoot! can be used for various purposes within a classroom.   For example, teachers can use it as a quick strategy to
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ISTE Standards: Learner Standard

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The ISTE Standards for Educators are essential for helping students become empowered learners.   It has been deemed that these standards help educators to deepen their practice, promote collaboration with peers, and challenge educators to rethink traditional approaches and prepare students to drive their own learning.   Schools and districts should aim to adopt these standards as they reflect a vision and commitment to improving learning and the student experience by effectively leveraging technology.   Using these standards in teacher preparation across curriculum can help improve classroom technology implementation and allow for growing successful educators.   The ISTE Standards for Educators are as follows: Learner Leader Citizen   Collaborator   Designer Facilitator Analyst Each of these standards provide valuable indicators for educators; however, I am going to discuss the Learner Standard, as I feel that we never stop learning; even as educators, we are alwa
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Learning Can be Everywhere, All the Time: Infrastructure in the National Education Technology Plan (NETP)

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The National Education Technology Plan (NETP) is broken up into 5 sections: Learning, Teaching, Leadership, Assessment, and Infrastructure. Ultimately, when the pieces are put together, learning, teaching, and assessment enabled by technology require a robust infrastructure.   Key elements of this infrastructure include high-speed connectivity and devices that are available to teachers and students when they need them.   Aside from wires and devices, a comprehensive learning infrastructure includes digital learning content and other resources as well as professional development for educators and education leaders. Ultimately, by providing accessibility, resources and connectivity, learning is everywhere, all the time ! Thus, I will continue to dive further into the section describing Infrastructure in the National Education Technology Plan. Primarily, the goal of Infrastructure is for all students and educators to have access to a vigorous and inclusive organization when and wh
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