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An Introduction To Dr. Long From Long Educational Services

Every now and then you come across an educator who not only gets you but has the gift to pour that depth of insight into your soul with active listening and care. As a computer curriculum writer and educator, I’ve been alongside many educators and administrators who know they need self-care so that they can …

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Thank You, Teachers!

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week!Dear Teachers, Beyond Technology Education as a technology computer curriculum company, we want to take a moment and say THANK YOU. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for all that you do. You are the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to …

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Unlocking the Potential of Title II & IV Funding

Our Tax Dollars At Work!Unlocking the Potential of Title II & IV Funding forBeyondK12.com Digital Literacy & Computer Science Curriculum and TrainingI had a high school computer science teacher tell me this week “Students who are taught digital literacy and basic computer science in K-8 are high school teachers’ dream students.”I laughed and wished I could …

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Understanding Digital Media Literacy: How to Evaluate Online Sources and Deep Fakes

Trust But VerifyWe have spent this school year discussing digital citizenship, AI in the classroom and ChatGPT. Digital media literacy is another hot topic. Finding time to add more classes is difficult for any school. There are only so many hours in a day. Language Arts and Math are extremely important. And then you need science …

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JOKES OF THE WEEK

My 30+ years in and around education have been quite an experience for me. I have not loved every minute, but I love being an educator. Over the years I have taught every grade level and adults. My oldest student was in her 80’s.

5 Reasons Technology Curriculum and Computer Science Must Start in Kindergarten

Assistant Professor, School of Education, CSUF”Anytime you are out in the world, look around; you’ll see most people using mobile devices. Many kids may also have tablets or their adults’ phones as well. Being connected to devices constantly is today’s reality.”I’m not judging whether this is a positive or negative reality; I’m simply stating it …

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Analyzation at Beyond Technology Education

Decisions Have Consequences

“Decisions have consequences…” or so we say when we are encouraging our students to reconsider and hopefully reset. But how often do we as educators think about the consequences of our decisions? One educational thought-leadership site promotes the statistic that, on average, the typical teacher makes somewhere around 1500 decisions per instructional day (read about …

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CONNECTING WITH STUDENTS OF DIFFERENT AGES

Here is my refresher on what makes a great school and how technology curriculum plays a role

Great schools can become institutions!A great school is one that provides its students with a well-rounded and comprehensive education, while also fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Great schools become institutions and are cornerstones of great communities. In my 21 years in education and working with thousands of schools and school administrators, there are …

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10 strategies for teachers to use “AI” in their classroom

Personalized assistance for you and your studentsIn the emerging world of AI, teachers and administrators are working diligently to understand how AI can help or hinder teachers and students and which AI Classroom strategies work best.I’ve compiled a quick list of examples on how teachers generally can use AI to shorten time preparing lesson plans, …

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What is the difference between ChatGPT and Canva Magic Write?

The Pros and Cons of AI in SchoolsEducators, have you ever wondered how you can make your classroom more interactive and engaging? These powerful machine learning tools have just given us a tool to help students practice their writing, reading, and comprehension skills. Before we compare ChatGPT and Canva Magic Write, I’m writing to share …

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ChatGPT AI, Revolutionizing Education or Setting Students Up For Failure

Years ago, I took a Statistics course. This was required as part of my major. It was difficult, yet at the same time, I found it engaging. I was exposed to formulas, that were grand puzzles to figure out. As much as I struggled, I was able to pass the class. Years later my children took statistics courses at their colleges. They had these incredible calculators that did many of the formulas for them. At first, I wondered if that was cheating.

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