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  31. <title>Tech Tip #88: Use Shortkeys with Students</title>
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  43. <p style="text-align: center;"><em>In these<strong> <span style="color: #339966;">169 </span></strong>tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education.</em></p>
  44. <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>TODAY&#8217;S TIP </strong></span></h1>
  45. <p><em><strong>Q: When tech gets difficult, my students stop trying. What do I do?</strong></em></p>
  46. <p>A: After well over a decade of teaching K-12, I know kids will try harder if it’s fun. The challenge for us teachers: How to make a multi-step skill that they may rarely use ‘fun’.</p>
  47. <p>The answer is keyboard shortcuts–aka shortkeys. My students love them. I start in kindergarten with easy ones–like <em>Alt+F4</em> to exit a program–and build each year. Throw in a few quirky ones and you’ve won their hearts and minds. Here&#8217;s a starter list:</p>
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  64. <p><em><a href="http://jacquimurray.net/">Jacqui Murray</a> has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-12-curricula/">K-12 technology curriculum</a>,<a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/keyboard-curricula/"> K-8 keyboard curriculum,</a> <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/">K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum</a>. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to <a href="http://neatoday.org/?s=jacqui+murray">NEA Today</a>, and author of the tech thrillers, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K7VSPBW"><strong>To Hunt a Sub</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NZF8N8/r"><strong>Twenty-four Days</strong></a>. You can find her resources at <a href="http://structuredlearning.net/">Structured Learning.</a></em></p>
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  78. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
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  82. <description><![CDATA[The program that says &#8216;pro&#8217; more than any other is Adobe Photoshop. Believe it or not, there are a whole...]]></description>
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  84. <p>Here are the basic skills fifth graders can learn in Photoshop if you&#8217;ve prepared them with basic computer skills. I&#8217;ve provided links but they aren&#8217;t live until publication:</p>
  85. <ul>
  86. <li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hP9">Photoshop artwork</a>&#8211;already live</li>
  87. <li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-hPa">Photoshop actions</a>&#8211;already live</li>
  88. <li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-iHY">Photoshop basics</a></li>
  89. <li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-iHX">Photoshop filter and rendering tools</a></li>
  90. <li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-gOL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Photoshop starters&#8211;auto-correct with the auto-correction</a> tools&#8211;those quick fixes that make a photo look cleaner (coming up)</li>
  91. <li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-iHO">Photoshop crop tool&#8211;</a>with the lasso and the magic wand</li>
  92. <li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-iHP">Photoshop clone tool&#8211; </a>within a picture and to another picture</li>
  93. <li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-iHT">Photoshop&#8211;change the background </a>(put yourself in front of the Eiffel Tower or on top of Hoover Dam)</li>
  94. <li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-iHV">Photoshop tools&#8211;add custom shapes</a></li>
  95. <li><a href="https://wp.me/pZUgb-nV">Photoshop&#8211;start with Word</a> (a little dated but still useful)</li>
  96. </ul>
  97. <h2><strong>Get started</strong></h2>
  98. <p>Custom shapes are great fun in Photoshop, and one of the simplest skills to learn.<span id="more-71915"></span></p>
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  103. <ul>
  104. <li>Open a picture in Photoshop</li>
  105. <li>Select the ‘custom shape&#8217;  tool</li>
  106. <li>Select the tool you’d like (i.e., crowns, fences, borders)</li>
  107. <li>After you add a custom tool, select the ‘style’ at the top</li>
  108. <li>You’re done</li>
  109. </ul>
  110. <p>For a step-by-step guide with more detail, check out <a href="https://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/how-to-draw-custom-shapes-in-photoshop/">Photoshop Essentials</a>.</p>
  111. <p>For more advanced students, here are extras:</p>
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  113. <h2><strong>Make your own</strong></h2>
  114. <p>If you want to make your own custom shapes, here&#8217;s a good video on that;</p>
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  129. <p style="text-align: left;"><em><a href="http://jacquimurray.net/">Jacqui Murray</a> has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-12-curricula/">K-12 technology curriculum</a>,<a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/keyboard-curricula/"> K-8 keyboard curriculum,</a> <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/">K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum</a>. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K7VSPBW"><strong>To Hunt a Sub</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NZF8N8/r"><strong>Twenty-four Days</strong></a>. You can find her resources at <a href="http://structuredlearning.net/">Structured Learning.</a></em></p>
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  145. <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
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  147. <category><![CDATA[top monthly posts]]></category>
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  150. <description><![CDATA[Here are the most-read posts for the month: #4: Photoshop for Fifth Graders: The First Step is Word World Environment...]]></description>
  151. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/what-you-missed-in-december/whats-happening-month-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-70704"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="70704" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/what-you-missed-in-december/whats-happening-month-2/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/whats-happening-month.jpg" data-orig-size="600,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="what&#8217;s happening month" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/whats-happening-month-300x100.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/whats-happening-month.jpg" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-70704" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/whats-happening-month.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="200" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/whats-happening-month.jpg 600w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/whats-happening-month-300x100.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></p>
  152. <p style="text-align: center;">Here are the most-read posts for the month:</p>
  153. <ol>
  154. <li><a class="sya_postlink post-71923" href="https://askatechteacher.com/photoshop-for-fifth-graders-start-with-word/" rel="bookmark">#4: Photoshop for Fifth Graders: The First Step is Word</a></li>
  155. <li><a class="sya_postlink post-71929" href="https://askatechteacher.com/world-environment-day/" rel="bookmark">World Environment Day: Living Responsibly with Nature</a></li>
  156. <li><a class="sya_postlink post-69385" href="https://askatechteacher.com/online-educational-activities/" rel="bookmark">Online Summer Educational Activities</a></li>
  157. <li><a class="sya_postlink post-72105" href="https://askatechteacher.com/how-to-inspire-high-school-students-to-pursue-a-career-in-software-engineering/" rel="bookmark">How to Inspire High School Students to Pursue a Career in Software Engineering</a></li>
  158. <li><a class="sya_postlink post-71930" href="https://askatechteacher.com/internet-safety-month/" rel="bookmark">June is Internet Safety Month</a></li>
  159. <li><a class="sya_postlink post-69378" href="https://askatechteacher.com/k8-digital-citizenship/" rel="bookmark">K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum</a></li>
  160. <li><a class="sya_postlink post-71611" href="https://askatechteacher.com/summer-learning-activities/" rel="bookmark">Need Summer Activities? Try These</a></li>
  161. <li><a class="sya_postlink post-68482" href="https://askatechteacher.com/tech-tip-73-7-tips-for-netiquette/" rel="bookmark">7 tips for Netiquette</a></li>
  162. <li><a class="sya_postlink post-71237" href="https://askatechteacher.com/preparing-for-the-college-interview/" rel="bookmark">Preparing for the College Interview</a></li>
  163. <li><a class="sya_postlink post-72118" href="https://askatechteacher.com/k12-tech-ed-curricula/" rel="bookmark">Tech Ed Resources–K-12 Tech Curriculum</a></li>
  164. </ol>
  165. <p>&nbsp;</p>
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  167. <p style="text-align: center;">Here&#8217;s a preview of what&#8217;s coming up (we slow down in summer so you find less articles):<span id="more-71013"></span></p>
  168. <ol>
  169. <li><em>Tech Ed Resources: Keyboard Curriculum</em></li>
  170. <li><em>Tech Tips</em></li>
  171. <li><em>USA Moon Landing</em></li>
  172. <li><em>Photoshop for 5th Graders</em></li>
  173. <li><em>How Fast Should Kids Type</em></li>
  174. </ol>
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  188. <p style="text-align: left;"><em><a href="http://jacquimurray.net/">Jacqui Murray</a> has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-12-curricula/">K-12 technology curriculum</a>,<a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/keyboard-curricula/"> K-8 keyboard curriculum,</a> <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/">K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum</a>. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K7VSPBW"><strong>To Hunt a Sub</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NZF8N8/r"><strong>Twenty-four Days</strong></a>. You can find her resources at <a href="http://structuredlearning.net/">Structured Learning.</a></em></p>
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  198. <title>We Honor July 4th in America</title>
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  203. <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
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  209. <description><![CDATA[Like every year, I exuberantly celebrate America&#8217;s birthday. I&#8217;d say times are tough here in the US, but that seems...]]></description>
  210. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72334" rel="attachment wp-att-72334"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72334" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/happy-july-4th-america/happy-july-4th-3/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/happy-july-4th.jpg" data-orig-size="600,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="happy july 4th" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/happy-july-4th-300x100.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/happy-july-4th.jpg" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-72334" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/happy-july-4th.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="200" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/happy-july-4th.jpg 600w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/happy-july-4th-300x100.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></p>
  211. <p>Like every year, I exuberantly celebrate America&#8217;s birthday. I&#8217;d say times are tough here in the US, but that seems to be true everywhere in the world. So, I won&#8217;t complain. I will enjoy the love of America as all of my international friends love their homeland.</p>
  212. <iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="760" height="428" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ke4gRMowvQg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
  213. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  214. <p>This one&#8211;Chris Stapleton&#8211;10 Million views since Super Bowl 2023:</p>
  215. <iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="760" height="428" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tcs6HLKz_aQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
  216. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  217. <iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="760" height="428" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k4OsP4BsATw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
  218. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  219. <iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="760" height="428" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p4kJ9sMDhaY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
  220. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  221. <iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="760" height="428" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_ds3MvMUdNk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
  222. <p><span id="more-72257"></span>I want to include all my efriends from Canada in the celebrations though I&#8217;m a few days late for Canada Day:</p>
  223. <p style="text-align: center; padding-left: 40px;"><em>July 1 is Canada Day. It </em><em>commemorates the joining of Canada&#8217;s original three provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Canada province, which is now Ontario and Quebec) as one nation in 1867. The holiday was previously called Dominion Day, for the Dominion of Canada in the British empire.</em></p>
  224. <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="760" height="428" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kRPGPAnPNa8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></p>
  225. <p><a href="https://depositphotos.com/stock-photography.html"><em>–image credit to Deposit Photo</em></a></p>
  226. <p>#canadaday #july4th</p>
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  242. <p><em><a href="http://jacquimurray.net/">Jacqui Murray</a> is the author of the popular <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NKM58GB/">Man vs. Nature</a> saga, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NZF8N8/">Rowe-Delamagente thrillers</a>, and the acclaimed <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0978780086/">Building a Midshipman</a>, the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy<strong>.</strong> She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in education, blog webmaster, an <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jacqui-Murray/e/B002E78CQQ/">Amazon Vine Voice</a>, and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics. Look for her next prehistoric fiction, </em><b>Endangered Species, </b><em>Winter 2024</em></p>
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  262. <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching.</em></p>
  263. <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">July 2-5th</span></h2>
  264. <h2 style="text-align: center;">Buy the <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-tech-curriculum-set/">K-8 curriculum</a>; get the 59-page <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/hour-of-code-bundle-2/">Hour of Code bundle</a> for $.99</h2>
  265. <p>Perfect if you&#8217;re doing Hour of Code to teach coding, programming, and problem solving to your K8 students. Here&#8217;s what you do:</p>
  266. <ul>
  267. <li>buy the <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-12-technology-curricula/">K-12 Tech Curriculum, the K-8 curriculum</a>, the <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/student-workbooks/">K-8 student workbooks</a>, or the K-5 Curriculum (on the curriculum page)</li>
  268. <li>once it&#8217;s in your basket, add the <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/hour-of-code-bundle-2/">Hour of Code</a> bundle. It&#8217;ll show up in your basket for $.99 instead of $.9.99</li>
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  270. <p>What&#8217;s in the Hour of Code bundle?</p>
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  273. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>aligned with ISTE and Common Core</em></p>
  274. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>lots of options to differentiate for student needs</em></p>
  275. <p>Questions? Ask Jacqui Murray at askatechteacher at gmail dot com.</p>
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  289. <p style="text-align: left;"><em><a href="http://jacquimurray.net/">Jacqui Murray</a> has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-12-curricula/">K-12 technology curriculum</a>,<a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/keyboard-curricula/"> K-8 keyboard curriculum,</a> <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/">K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum</a>. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K7VSPBW"><strong>To Hunt a Sub</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NZF8N8/r"><strong>Twenty-four Days</strong></a>. You can find her resources at <a href="http://structuredlearning.net/">Structured Learning.</a></em></p>
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  300. <title>Need a New Job? Here&#8217;s What You Do</title>
  301. <link>https://askatechteacher.com/need-a-new-job-heres-what-you-do/</link>
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  304. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacqui]]></dc:creator>
  305. <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
  306. <category><![CDATA[Teacher resources]]></category>
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  310. <description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve been teaching for five years and love what you&#8217;re doing. You consider yourself darn lucky to be working with...]]></description>
  311. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72339" rel="attachment wp-att-72339"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72339" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/need-a-new-job-heres-what-you-do/winning-resume/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/winning-resume.jpg" data-orig-size="600,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="winning resume" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/winning-resume-300x100.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/winning-resume.jpg" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-72339" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/winning-resume.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="200" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/winning-resume.jpg 600w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/winning-resume-300x100.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></p>
  312. <p>You&#8217;ve been teaching for five years and love what you&#8217;re doing. You consider yourself darn lucky to be working with colleagues that are friends and a boss who always puts your needs first. Most of the teachers at your school have been there years &#8212; even decades &#8212; and you have no doubt that, too, will be you. So, you don&#8217;t bother to keep your resume up-to-date or expand your teaching skills other than what is required for your position. In short, you found the square hole that fits your square peg.</p>
  313. <p>Until the day that changes. There are dozens of reasons, from new bosses who want to shake things up to your husband gets a job in a different state. The only good news: Your boss told you already, giving you time to job hunt for the new school year. For many schools, if they&#8217;re going to make staffing changes, early Spring is when they start looking for the new people. For you as a job hunting educator, this becomes the best time of year to find a job.</p>
  314. <h2><strong>Digital portfolio sites</strong></h2>
  315. <p>Rather than a two-page printed document that can be lost and serves only one user, a digital portfolio posts your resume online, in an easy-to-understand format. This makes it more available, transparent, robust, and quickly updated. This tells future bosses you can use technology as a tool and can give you an edge in a competitive job market. It organizes your qualifications, evidence, and background in one easy-to-reach online location. Interested parties can check it without bothering you and decide if the fit is good. You do nothing &#8212; which can save the disappoint of sending out a resume and getting nothing but silence back.</p>
  316. <p>Here are suggestions for digital portfolio sites:</p>
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  318. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="https://www.canva.com/"><b><u>Canva</u></b></a></p>
  319. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Use this site to find a template that you upload to another site, say, your WordPress site. These are free/fee with lots of templates that can be customized; public domain images and videos available </em></p>
  320. <p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72338" rel="attachment wp-att-72338"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72338" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/need-a-new-job-heres-what-you-do/teacher-resume-canva/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/teacher-resume-canva.jpg" data-orig-size="468,610" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Jacqui Murray&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1750875357&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="teacher resume canva" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/teacher-resume-canva-230x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/teacher-resume-canva.jpg" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-72338" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/teacher-resume-canva-230x300.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="300" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/teacher-resume-canva-230x300.jpg 230w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/teacher-resume-canva.jpg 468w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px" /></a></p>
  321. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="https://www.portfoliogen.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>PorfolioGen</strong></span></a></p>
  322. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>A fee site that lets you collect all the pieces of your experience into one nicely-formatted digital place.<a href="https://www.portfoliogen.com/mbishop/"> Here&#8217;s an example.</a></em></p>
  323. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="http://wordpress.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WordPress</strong></span></a></p>
  324. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Use a free WordPress blog, but instead convert the pages to topics discussed below. </em><em><a href="https://wordpress.com/blog/2024/01/11/resume-website/">Here&#8217;s how.</a></em></p>
  325. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Slideshow</strong></span></p>
  326. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>This can be created using PowerPoint, Google Glides, Haiku Deck, or another slideshow tool you&#8217;re comfortable with. Create a slide for each topic listed below and then share it out via a link. </em><em>Here is an example:</em></p>
  327. <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Click image below to start</em></p>
  328. <p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72341" rel="attachment wp-att-72341"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72341" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/need-a-new-job-heres-what-you-do/teacher-educator-portfolio-website/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Teacher-Educator-Portfolio-Website.gif" data-orig-size="1920,1080" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Teacher Educator Portfolio Website" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Teacher-Educator-Portfolio-Website-300x169.gif" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Teacher-Educator-Portfolio-Website-1024x576.gif" class="aligncenter wp-image-72341" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Teacher-Educator-Portfolio-Website-1024x576.gif" alt="" width="606" height="341" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Teacher-Educator-Portfolio-Website-1024x576.gif 1024w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Teacher-Educator-Portfolio-Website-300x169.gif 300w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Teacher-Educator-Portfolio-Website-768x432.gif 768w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Teacher-Educator-Portfolio-Website-1536x864.gif 1536w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Teacher-Educator-Portfolio-Website-1130x636.gif 1130w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Teacher-Educator-Portfolio-Website-760x428.gif 760w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px" /></a></p>
  329. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></span></p>
  330. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Join the LinkedIn professional community. It provides a template that prompts you to post everything important about yourself and browse for others in your field. I&#8217;ve gotten lots of contacts from LinkedIn. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquimurray/">Here&#8217;s my profile.</a></em></p>
  331. <h2><strong>What to include</strong></h2>
  332. <p>Set up a digital portfolio that includes the following categories:</p>
  333. <p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72361" rel="attachment wp-att-72361"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72361" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/need-a-new-job-heres-what-you-do/resume3/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume3.jpg" data-orig-size="353,448" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Jacqui Murray&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1751103768&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="resume3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume3-236x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume3.jpg" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-72361" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume3.jpg" alt="" width="353" height="448" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume3.jpg 353w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume3-236x300.jpg 236w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px" /></a></p>
  334. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Teaching philosophy</h3>
  335. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Based on your experience, come up with a short paragraph that describes your philosophy of teaching. It should include industry buzz words (so you sound plugged into education&#8217;s cutting edge) like &#8216;transfer knowledge&#8217;, &#8216;evidence of learning&#8217;, &#8216;tech-infused&#8217;, &#8216;student-directed&#8217;, &#8216;summative&#8217;, and &#8216;feedback&#8217;. Take time over a cup of coffee to think through what does and doesn&#8217;t work with your students and parents, what changes you would like to make, and what colleagues do that make a difference in their classes. </em></p>
  336. <p style="padding-left: 30px;">An example might include:</p>
  337. <p style="padding-left: 60px; text-align: center;"><em>&#8220;Instruction is self-paced where possible, differentiated and responsive to student needs always. I often accommodate specific student needs by adapting lessons. All lessons include </em><em>self-reflection from students to see if they can transfer what they learned to both classes and life.&#8221;</em></p>
  338. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Experience</h3>
  339. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Discuss not just your years of experience, but the student groups you&#8217;ve taught, the philosophies you&#8217;ve followed (such as IB or Common Core), parent needs met, pedagogy you&#8217;ve rolled out, teacher groups you&#8217;ve led, and more. Include your facility with 1:1 programs, carts, and other approaches to using technology in classes.</em></p>
  340. <p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72363" rel="attachment wp-att-72363"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72363" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/need-a-new-job-heres-what-you-do/resume6/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume6.jpg" data-orig-size="245,574" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Jacqui Murray&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1751104124&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="resume6" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume6-128x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume6.jpg" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-72363" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume6.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="574" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume6.jpg 245w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume6-128x300.jpg 128w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px" /></a></p>
  341. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Devices you can use</h3>
  342. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>School digital devices used to be primarily PCs, but now there are Chromebooks, iPads, Macs, Surface Pros, laptops, and more. Indicate all you are comfortable with. Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. </em></p>
  343. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Skills</h3>
  344. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>This includes not just Google Apps and Microsoft Office but webtools for digital storytelling, coding, backchannel devices, digital notetaking, programming, Scratch, and others.   This also includes stand-alone programs for specialized topics such as robotics, 3D printing, and drones.</em></p>
  345. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Education</h3>
  346. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>This includes your degrees, advanced degrees, certificates, and classes you&#8217;ve taken in pursuit of your chosen field</em>.</p>
  347. <p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72364" rel="attachment wp-att-72364"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72364" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/need-a-new-job-heres-what-you-do/resume-tips/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips.jpg" data-orig-size="1080,1080" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="resume tips" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips-300x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips-1024x1024.jpg" class="aligncenter wp-image-72364" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips.jpg" alt="" width="329" height="329" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips.jpg 1080w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips-300x300.jpg 300w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips-150x150.jpg 150w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips-768x768.jpg 768w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips-760x760.jpg 760w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips-480x480.jpg 480w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-tips-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px" /></a></p>
  348. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Certifications</h3>
  349. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>This includes certificates you hold such as Apple Distinguished Educator.</em></p>
  350. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Sample lesson plans, artifacts</h3>
  351. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Upload a full lesson plan that is typical of what you teach in classes. Include not only the step-by-step, but samples, artifacts, assessment strategies, feedback from students and parents, and reflections from you after it&#8217;s completed. </em></p>
  352. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Videos of you teaching</h3>
  353. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Have a colleague video you teaching a class. Do this several times, but only a few minutes each. In their entirety, they will demonstrate your teaching style, interaction with students, and maybe even demonstrate how you address a difficult situation.</em></p>
  354. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Professional memberships</h3>
  355. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>If you aren&#8217;t a member of any, join. Now. Ask colleagues what groups they belong to and become part of the most popular as well as groups that deal with your area of expertise. For example, if you&#8217;re a tech teacher, join ISTE.</em></p>
  356. <p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72360" rel="attachment wp-att-72360"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72360" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/need-a-new-job-heres-what-you-do/resume5/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume5.jpg" data-orig-size="458,609" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Jacqui Murray&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1751103889&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="resume5" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume5-226x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume5.jpg" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-72360" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume5.jpg" alt="" width="458" height="609" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume5.jpg 458w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume5-226x300.jpg 226w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px" /></a></p>
  357. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Unique aspects of you</strong></h3>
  358. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Share unique qualities you&#8217;d bring to your new employer that someone else wouldn&#8217;t. This might be your familiarity with International Baccalaureate, Habits of Mind, or Depth of Knowledge.  It might be your ability to speak Russian or use sign language. Definitely mention if you can teach robotics, drones, or programming languages.</em></p>
  359. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">Parent compliments; colleague recommendations</h3>
  360. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Include comments from colleagues or parents of students, posted anonymously as &#8216;fifth-grade teacher&#8217; or &#8216;third-grade parent&#8217;. If you have official Letters of Recommendation, do NOT post them here. Save them until requested.</em></p>
  361. <h3 style="padding-left: 30px;">How to contact you</h3>
  362. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>List a professional email address not at the school where you are currently employed. If need be, set up a new one through Gmail or Yahoo. In this section, also include all of your social media contacts. If you haven&#8217;t already done so, have separate social media accounts for your professional life that don&#8217;t reveal your personal life. I have four Twitter accounts and share the one appropriate to the circumstance.</em></p>
  363. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>It&#8217;s fine to provide a phone number, but not your personal one. Instead, create a free <a href="http://www.google.com/voice">Google Voice </a>account. This sets up a phone number that will ring through your cell</em>,<em> but masks your personal number. It&#8217;ll take messages and texts, and forward those to you so you can respond.</em></p>
  364. <p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72362" rel="attachment wp-att-72362"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72362" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/need-a-new-job-heres-what-you-do/resume-4/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-4.jpg" data-orig-size="342,444" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Jacqui Murray&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1751103831&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="resume 4" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-4-231x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-4.jpg" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-72362" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-4.jpg" alt="" width="342" height="444" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-4.jpg 342w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/resume-4-231x300.jpg 231w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px" /></a></p>
  365. <h2><strong>Additional Tips</strong></h2>
  366. <p>Take a few evenings to read about the state of your education field. Have things changed since you started? Have you fallen behind in areas that prospective employers will expect you to be knowledgeable in  (like integrating technology into classes)? Talk with respected colleagues about their background. What skills, experience, and certifications do they believe made the biggest difference in their work career? When that&#8217;s done, honestly assess your resume. Would you hire someone with these credentials? Are there obvious holes?  If so, invest in online classes or webinars to inform your knowledge of those areas. <a href="http://www.simplek12.com/">Simple K12</a> has a wide and deep collection of webinars, often themed to topics like &#8216;Chromebooks in the Classroom&#8217; and &#8216;Google Apps&#8217;. You can also find resources at places like <a href="http://www.structuredlearning.net/">Structured Learning</a>.</p>
  367. <p>Do ask for Letters of Recommendation from your boss, Principal, and colleagues. These should be formal, but addressed generically to a potential future employer.</p>
  368. <p>Check teacher job boards like <a href="https://www.edjoin.org/">Edjoin </a>and <a href="https://www.teachers-teachers.com/">Teachers-Teachers</a>.</p>
  369. <p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
  370. <p>Digital portfolios save time, keep pertinent information in one place, can be private or public, and make it easy to share your credentials when necessary. They&#8217;re a must-have for today&#8217;s teachers.</p>
  371. <hr />
  372. <p><em><a href="https://depositphotos.com/">–image credit Deposit Photos</a></em></p>
  373. <p><em>&#8211;examples from Canva templates</em></p>
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  380. <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work:</strong></p>
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  385. <p><em><a href="http://jacquimurray.net/">Jacqui Murray</a> has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-12-curricula/">K-12 technology curriculum</a>,<a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/keyboard-curricula/"> K-8 keyboard curriculum,</a> <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/">K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum</a>. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K7VSPBW"><strong>To Hunt a Sub</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NZF8N8/r"><strong>Twenty-four Days</strong></a>. You can find her resources at <a href="http://structuredlearning.net/">Structured Learning.</a></em></p>
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  394. <title>Teacher-Authors: What&#8217;s Happening on my Writer&#8217;s Blog&#8211;Online Images</title>
  395. <link>https://askatechteacher.com/teacher-authors-whats-happening-on-my-writers-blog-30/</link>
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  398. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacqui]]></dc:creator>
  399. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
  400. <category><![CDATA[Copyrights]]></category>
  401. <category><![CDATA[Images]]></category>
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  405. <description><![CDATA[A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the...]]></description>
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  407. <p style="text-align: center;"><em>A lot of teacher-authors read my <a href="https://worddreams.wordpress.com">WordDreams</a> blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month. </em><em>I last published on this topic on my ed blog in 2017. A lot has changed since then so it&#8217;s time for an update:</em></p>
  408. <p><a href="https://worddreams.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image-copyright.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-36090" src="https://worddreams.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image-copyright.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="200" /></a></p>
  409. <p>When I teach professional development classes, by far the topic that surprises attendees the most is the legal use of online images. And they&#8217;re not alone. On my blog, in teacher-author forums, and in the virtual meetings I moderate, there is much confusion about what can be grabbed for free from online sites and what must be cited with a linkback, credit, author&#8217;s name, public domain reference, or specific permission from the creator. When I receive guest posts that include pictures, many contributors tell me the photo can be used because they include the linkback.</p>
  410. <p>That&#8217;s not always true. In fact, the answer to the question&#8230;</p>
  411. <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em><strong>&#8220;What online images can I use?&#8221;</strong></em></span></p>
  412. <p>typically starts with&#8230;</p>
  413. <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em><strong>It depends&#8230;</strong></em></span></p>
  414. <p>To try to understand this topic in a five-minute blog post or thirty-minute webinar is a prescription for failure. It is too big. Instead, I&#8217;ll summarize the top topics and if your interest is piqued, dig deeper.</p>
  415. <p><span id="more-68018"></span></p>
  416. <h2><strong>Pl</strong><strong>agiarism</strong></h2>
  417. <p>In general terms, you must cite sources for:</p>
  418. <ul>
  419. <li><em>facts not commonly known or accepted</em></li>
  420. <li><em>exact words and/or unique phrase</em></li>
  421. <li><em>reprints of diagrams, illustrations, charts, pictures, or other visual materials</em></li>
  422. <li><em>opinions that support research</em></li>
  423. </ul>
  424. <h2><strong>Copyrights</strong></h2>
  425. <p>Copyrights range from public domain—creative work that can be used without permission or notification—to intensely private—available only to view and usually on the host website.  Here&#8217;s a simple review of copyright law I use to start the discussion.</p>
  426. <blockquote>
  427. <p style="text-align: center;"><em>The law states that works of art created in the U.S. after January 1, 1978, are automatically protected by copyright once they are fixed in a tangible medium (like the Internet) BUT a single copy may be used for scholarly research (even if that&#8217;s a 2nd grade life cycle report) or in teaching or preparation to teach a class.</em></p>
  428. </blockquote>
  429. <h2><strong>Myths</strong></h2>
  430. <ul>
  431. <li><em><strong>If I give credit to the original site, I&#8217;m fine</strong>&#8211;not always</em></li>
  432. <li><em><strong>If I provide a linkback, I&#8217;m fine</strong>&#8211;not always</em></li>
  433. <li><em><strong>I left the site&#8217;s watermark on the image (such as Shutterstock)</strong>&#8211;that doesn&#8217;t make the use legal</em></li>
  434. <li><em><strong>It&#8217;s in the public domain</strong></em>&#8211;can you prove that?</li>
  435. </ul>
  436. <p>Here&#8217;s a video I use in my Grad School classes to discuss copyrights and image use. Some may be TMI, but the important stuff for writers starts at 3:47. There are six examples of images you might think are legal to use in particular ways and I&#8217;ll show you why you should be cautious:</p>
  437. <iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="760" height="428" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O_lJkNPP6Ig?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
  438. <p>The following sites provide mostly public domain images:</p>
  439. <ul>
  440. <li><a href="https://www.clipsafari.com/">ClipSafari</a>–free clipart</li>
  441. <li><a href="https://canva.com">Canva</a> (for members)</li>
  442. <li><a href="http://search.creativecommons.org/">Creative Commons</a></li>
  443. <li><a href="http://www.freeimages.com/">Free Images</a></li>
  444. <li><a href="https://www.loc.gov/free-to-use/">Library of Congress</a>–free to use images</li>
  445. <li><a href="http://www.morguefile.com/">Morgue File</a></li>
  446. <li><a href="http://www.openphoto.net/">Open Photo</a></li>
  447. <li><a href="https://www.photosforclass.com/">PhotosForClass</a></li>
  448. <li><a href="http://pixabay.com/">Pixabay</a></li>
  449. <li><a href="http://www.picgifs.com/">Picgifs.com</a></li>
  450. <li><a href="http://siwild.si.edu/">Smithsonian Wild</a></li>
  451. <li><a href="http://www.sxc.hu/">Stock Exchange</a></li>
  452. <li><a href="https://www.stockio.com/">Stockio</a></li>
  453. <li><a href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page">Wiki Images</a></li>
  454. </ul>
  455. <p>If you find an online image you like, figuring out if you can use it is often time-intensive but necessary. If you can’t find the copyright notice on the site that&#8217;s hosting the image, pick a different image. Here are two examples:</p>
  456. <p><a href="http://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/copyright-pictures.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="53763" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/image-copyright-dos-and-donts/copyright-pictures/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/copyright-pictures.png" data-orig-size="635,651" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="copyright pictures" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/copyright-pictures-293x300.png" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/copyright-pictures.png" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-53763" src="http://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/copyright-pictures-293x300.png" alt="copyright pictures" width="293" height="300" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/copyright-pictures-293x300.png 293w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/copyright-pictures.png 635w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px" /></a></p>
  457. <p>The bottom one requires attribution—a linkback or credit&#8211;so I’ve provided it here: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/crazymandi/">https://www.flickr.com/photos/crazymandi/</a>. It&#8217;s worth noting that most Flikr images require credit and/or a linkback.</p>
  458. <p>Here’s a general collection of websites addressing copyrights and digital law that will help to address your specific areas of interest:</p>
  459. <ul>
  460. <li><em><a href="https://fairuse.stanford.edu/charts-and-tools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Charts and Tools</a>, <a href="https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/academic-and-educational-permissions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Academic and Educational Permissions</a>, and <a href="https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/faqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Copyright FAQs</a>.–from Stanford University</em></li>
  461. <li><em><a href="https://youtu.be/6RFY5YnA8iY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Copyright &amp; Creativity for Ethical Digital Citizens</a>, — a video from the Internet Education Foundation</em></li>
  462. <li><em><a href="http://libguides.washburn.edu/content.php?pid=64027&amp;sid=472871">Copyright Basics for Faculty</a>–from Washburn University</em></li>
  463. <li><em><a href="https://youtu.be/CRlD2suB7vQ">Copyright for Teachers</a>–a Webinar</em></li>
  464. <li><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suMza6Q8J08&amp;list=TL0OM_K6i_7wY6V35BIjapD44wkpRCwmWl&amp;utm_content=buffer407a7&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer">Copyright and Fair Use</a>–Common Sense Media video</em></li>
  465. <li><em><a href="http://www.teachingcopyright.org/">Copyright law curriculum</a></em></li>
  466. <li><em><a href="https://youtu.be/RQOJgEA5e1k">Crash Course in Copyright and Intellectual Property</a></em></li>
  467. <li><em><a href="https://www.copyrightandcreativity.org/">Curricula for different age groups</a></em></li>
  468. <li><em><a href="https://youtu.be/j0Qn5leRITg">Downloading Music Illegally</a></em></li>
  469. <li><em><a href="https://www.theedublogger.com/copyright-fair-use-and-creative-commons/?utm_source=Edublogs&amp;utm_campaign=dc9a396024-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_18_12_02_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_0417f70ab4-dc9a396024-87772569">Edublog’s Complete Copyright Guide</a></em></li>
  470. <li><em><a href="https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/four-factors/">Measuring Fair Use–Four Factors</a></em></li>
  471. <li><em><a href="http://www.loc.gov/teachers/copyrightmystery/">Take the mystery out of copyrights</a>–by the Library of Congress</em></li>
  472. <li><em><a href="https://www.teachingcopyright.org/curriculum/hs/1.html">Teaching Copyright</a></em></li>
  473. <li><em><a href="http://creativecommons.org/videos/">Videos on licensing, copyrights, more</a> (from Creative Commons)</em></li>
  474. <li><em><a href="https://youtu.be/sWM1LhKsNsM">What is Digital Law</a></em></li>
  475. </ul>
  476. <h2><strong>AI-created Images</strong></h2>
  477. <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">AI-generated images from websites like DALL-E and MidJourney (and more) raise complex copyright issues because they mix human input and algorithmic output. Does the copyright belong to the user, the AI developer, or no one? Another layer of complexity arises from some platforms that <strong>grant users a license to use the images but retain the right to reuse</strong> or distribute them. In many jurisdictions,<strong> copyright law requires a human author,</strong> potentially excluding AI-generated works from protection unless significant human creativity is involved. Courts have yet to fully resolve these issues, but cases like the 2023 U.S. Copyright Office <strong>ruling against registering fully AI-generated works</strong> suggest strict human authorship requirements.</span></p>
  478. <p>The opinions of writers vary, but here are a few from X:</p>
  479. <div>
  480. <ul>
  481. <li>
  482. <div class="css-146c3p1 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-a023e6 r-rjixqe r-16dba41" dir="ltr"><em><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-a8ghvy"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">“Writers/publishers should NOT be using ai generated ‘art’ for their book covers or even to post an image of what their characters would look like using ai— ai steals other people’s art to create a distorted version of your prompts. Personally, I won’t read authors who use ai.” &#8211;Anonymous author on X </span></span></em></div>
  483. </li>
  484. <li>
  485. <div class="css-146c3p1 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-a023e6 r-rjixqe r-16dba41" dir="ltr"><em><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-a8ghvy"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">“Authors using AI art on your covers, you&#8217;re cutting off your own leg. I&#8217;m not even talking about the accusations of ‘thief’ that you&#8217;re going to get. I&#8217;m talking about the price you&#8217;re paying in reputation and marketability to save maybe $1000.” &#8212;<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-a8ghvy">Anonymous author on X </span></span></span></em></div>
  486. </li>
  487. <li>
  488. <div class="css-146c3p1 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-a023e6 r-rjixqe r-16dba41" dir="ltr"><em><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-a8ghvy"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">“AI ‘art’ used as a book cover is immediately so disrespectful to the reader that they should expect nothing but senseless dross under that cover.” &#8211;Anonymous author on X </span></span></em></div>
  489. </li>
  490. </ul>
  491. </div>
  492. <h2><strong>Make-your-own Graphics</strong></h2>
  493. <p>A great way to avoid the worry surrounding the legal use of online images is to create your own. You can use software such as Paint, Photoshop, and GIMP, or an image creation tool like:</p>
  494. <ul>
  495. <li><em><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id364017607?mt=8&amp;affId=1709650&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D6">ArtStudio</a>–includes varied brushes, fills, text, and more (app)</em></li>
  496. <li><em><a href="https://www.autodraw.com/">AutoDraw</a> from Google</em></li>
  497. <li><em><a href="https://brush.ninja/">Brush Ninja</a>–no login required</em></li>
  498. <li><em><a href="http://draw.to/new">Draw.to</a></em></li>
  499. <li><em><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drawing-box/id417852564?mt=8">Drawing Box (free)</a>–learn and practice drawing and painting. Also import photos. (app)</em></li>
  500. <li><em><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drawing-desk-draw-paint-doodle/id588358613?mt=8">Drawing Desk</a>–draw, sketch, doodle, fee/free, no text tool (app)</em></li>
  501. <li><em><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drawing-pad/id358207332?mt=8">Drawing Pad</a>–fee; exactly what it sounds like (app)</em></li>
  502. <li><em><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakefield.painter&amp;hl=en">Infinite Painter</a> (app)</em></li>
  503. <li><em><a href="http://inkpad.art/">Inkpad</a>–Vector drawing is mathematical rather than pixel-based so scaling should not effect resolution. This app is the simplest I have seen to introduce this concept. (app)</em></li>
  504. <li><em><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paper-by-fiftythree-sketch/id506003812?mt=8&amp;at=1010lrPt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paper 53</a> – It’s hard not to love this simple, yet powerful, drawing app. Lots to like. (app)</em></li>
  505. <li><em><a href="https://procreate.art/ipad">ProCreate</a>–professional drawing only for iPad Pro (app)</em></li>
  506. <li><em><a href="https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/">Quick Draw</a>–draw a picture while Google tries to figure out what it is.</em></li>
  507. <li><em><a href="https://www.sumopaint.com/">SumoPaint</a>–good for elementary; no log-in required; good with Chromebooks</em></li>
  508. </ul>
  509. <p>If these don’t work for you, here&#8217;s a <a href="http://askatechteacher.com/great-kids-websites/art/">list of websites and apps</a> with lots more options.</p>
  510. <div>
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  512. <p style="text-align: left;"><em><a href="https://depositphotos.com/">–image credit Deposit Photos</a></em></p>
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  524. <p style="text-align: left;"><em><a href="http://jacquimurray.net/">Jacqui Murray</a> has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-12-curricula/">K-12 technology curriculum</a>,<a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/keyboard-curricula/"> K-8 keyboard curriculum,</a> <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/">K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum</a>. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K7VSPBW"><strong>To Hunt a Sub</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NZF8N8/r"><strong>Twenty-four Days</strong></a>. You can find her resources at <a href="http://structuredlearning.net/">Structured Learning.</a></em></p>
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  535. <title>Summer Reading on Education</title>
  536. <link>https://askatechteacher.com/summer-books/</link>
  538. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacqui]]></dc:creator>
  539. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:39:48 +0000</pubDate>
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  548. <description><![CDATA[Summer is a great time to reset your personal pedagogy to an education-friendly mindset and catch up on what&#8217;s been...]]></description>
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  550. <p>Summer is a great time to reset your personal pedagogy to an education-friendly mindset and catch up on what&#8217;s been changing in the ed world while you were teaching <del>eight</del> ten hours a day. My X friends gave me great suggestions, but first:</p>
  551. <p style="text-align: center; padding-left: 60px;"><em><strong>A comment on the selections</strong>: I did get more than I could list so I avoided books with hot-button subjects teachers are divided on and focused on positive and uplifting reading. Yes, there is a lot wrong with education around the world but I wanted a selection of books that would send me &#8212; and you &#8212;  back to teaching in the fall with a can-do attitude for how to accomplish miracles with your next class of students.</em></p>
  552. <p>Having said that, here&#8217;s a granular list of teacher-approved books to keep you busy this summer:</p>
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  555. <h2 id="title" class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Great-Teachers-Do-Differently/dp/0367344645/"><span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large celwidget" data-csa-c-id="bh0omh-rlhym3-583df5-l2pqq3" data-cel-widget="productTitle">What Great Teachers Do Differently</span></a></h2>
  556. <p><em>by</em> <em>Todd Whitaker</em></p>
  557. <p>What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom.</p>
  558. <p>This essential third edition features new sections on why it’s about more than relationships, how to focus on a consistent, engaging learning environment, and the importance of choosing the right mode―business, parent, child―to improve your classroom management.</p>
  559. <p>Perfect for educators at any level of experience, for independent reading or for schoolwide book studies, this practical book will leave you feeling inspired and ready to do the things that matter most for the people who matter most―your students.</p>
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  562. <h2 id="title" class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Control-Noisy-Class-Super-effective/dp/199934510X"><span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large celwidget" data-cel-widget="productTitle" data-csa-c-id="u7d608-bu7zzg-n4a7u3-1j4nw8">Take Control of the Noisy Class: Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds</span></a></h2>
  563. <p><em>by Rob Plevin</em></p>
  564. <p><span class="a-text-bold">You’ll d</span><span class="a-text-bold">iscover:</span></p>
  565. <ul class="a-unordered-list a-vertical">
  566. <li><span class="a-list-item">The simple six-step plan to <span class="a-text-bold">minimise &amp; deal with classroom behaviour problems</span></span></li>
  567. <li><span class="a-list-item">How to <span class="a-text-bold">gain trust &amp; respect</span> from tough, hard-to-reach students</span></li>
  568. <li><span class="a-list-item">How to put <span class="a-text-bold">an end to power struggles</span> &amp; confrontation</span></li>
  569. <li><span class="a-list-item">How to have students follow your instructions… with <span class="a-text-bold">no need to repeat yourself</span></span></li>
  570. <li><span class="a-list-item">The crucial importance of <span class="a-text-bold">consistency</span> (and how to achieve it)</span></li>
  571. <li><span class="a-list-item">Quick and easy ways to <span class="a-text-bold">raise engagement</span> and enjoyment in your lessons</span></li>
  572. <li><span class="a-list-item">The ‘Clean Slate’ – a step by step method you can use to ‘start over’ with that particularly difficult group of students who <span class="a-text-bold">won’t do anything you say.</span></span></li>
  573. </ul>
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  577. <p><em>by Tina Boogren</em></p>
  578. <p><span class="a-text-bold">Follow this self-care plan designed to support your health and wellness during the school year:</span></p>
  579. <ul class="a-unordered-list a-vertical">
  580. <li><span class="a-list-item">Understand how prioritizing your own self-care will better equip you to positively impact student learning and achievement.</span></li>
  581. <li><span class="a-list-item">Discover low- and no-cost self-care ideas for teachers and administrators designed to help make meaningful, positive change.</span></li>
  582. <li><span class="a-list-item">Explore the dangers of stress in the classroom and in an educator&#8217;s personal life, and understand how this stress affects students.</span></li>
  583. <li><span class="a-list-item">Learn how to assess what you need, check in with yourself throughout the day, and act on what you learn.</span></li>
  584. <li><span class="a-list-item">Utilize reflection questions to help you think through which strategies worked &#8212; and which didn&#8217;t.</span></li>
  585. <li><span class="a-list-item">Let go of the expectations of perfection while practicing these self-care techniques and teacher wellness ideas.</span></li>
  586. </ul>
  587. <h2 id="title" class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal"><span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large celwidget" data-cel-widget="productTitle" data-csa-c-id="15vahj-azz7js-jheptg-koa5w7"></span><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72227" rel="attachment wp-att-72227"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72227" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/summer-books/71xirqy2kll-_sl1500_/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71XIrQY2kLL._SL1500_.jpg" data-orig-size="985,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="71XIrQY2kLL._SL1500_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71XIrQY2kLL._SL1500_-197x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71XIrQY2kLL._SL1500_-672x1024.jpg" class="alignleft wp-image-72227" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71XIrQY2kLL._SL1500_-197x300.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="221" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71XIrQY2kLL._SL1500_-197x300.jpg 197w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71XIrQY2kLL._SL1500_-672x1024.jpg 672w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71XIrQY2kLL._SL1500_-768x1170.jpg 768w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71XIrQY2kLL._SL1500_-760x1157.jpg 760w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71XIrQY2kLL._SL1500_.jpg 985w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px" /></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Teacher-Habits-Happiest-Effective-ebook/dp/B01F06SSRK/">The Happy Teacher Habits</a></h2>
  588. <p><em>by Michael Linsin</em></p>
  589. <p>What do daffodils, baseball announcing, and Tina Fey have to do with teaching? As it turns out, a lot. In <span class="a-text-italic">The Happy Teacher Habits</span>, Michael Linsin guides you through 11 little-known habits of the happiest, most effective teachers on Earth.</p>
  590. <p>Based on the latest research, and drawing on experts from the worlds of business, marketing, sports, entertainment, music, and medicine, you will learn simple, actionable strategies that will eliminate your teaching stress, supercharge your ability to motivate and inspire your students, and empower you to really love your job.</p>
  591. <p>This is no ordinary teaching book. It is a success roadmap through an educational system that is becoming increasingly harder to navigate. It will expose the falsehoods and misinformation teachers are bombarded with every day, and reveal the secrets to what really matters in creating a happy and fulfilling career.</p>
  592. <h2 id="title" class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal"><span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large celwidget" data-csa-c-id="sp4zy4-27m6sv-5dv947-czinbh" data-cel-widget="productTitle"></span><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72228" rel="attachment wp-att-72228"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72228" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/summer-books/71eqoy9me2l-_sl1500_/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71EqOy9mE2L._SL1500_.jpg" data-orig-size="993,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="71EqOy9mE2L._SL1500_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71EqOy9mE2L._SL1500_-199x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71EqOy9mE2L._SL1500_-678x1024.jpg" class="alignleft wp-image-72228" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71EqOy9mE2L._SL1500_-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="219" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71EqOy9mE2L._SL1500_-199x300.jpg 199w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71EqOy9mE2L._SL1500_-678x1024.jpg 678w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71EqOy9mE2L._SL1500_-768x1160.jpg 768w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71EqOy9mE2L._SL1500_-760x1148.jpg 760w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/71EqOy9mE2L._SL1500_.jpg 993w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px" /></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brave-New-Words-Revolutionize-Education-ebook/dp/B0CFPJ2FB1">Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education</a></h2>
  593. <p><em>by Salman Khan</em></p>
  594. <p><span class="a-text-bold">From the founder of Khan Academy, the first book on the AI revolution in education, its implications for parenting, and how we can best harness its power for good.</span></p>
  595. <p>Whether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education. In <span class="a-text-italic">Brave New Words</span>, Salman Khan, the visionary behind Khan Academy, explores how artificial intelligence and GPT technology will transform learning, and offers a road map for teachers, parents, and students to navigate this exciting (and sometimes intimidating) new world.</p>
  596. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  597. <p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72229" rel="attachment wp-att-72229"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72229" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/summer-books/version-1-0-0-3/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/51urN2V9YhL.jpg" data-orig-size="438,500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Version 1.0.0&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Version 1.0.0&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Version 1.0.0" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Version 1.0.0&lt;/p&gt;
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  600. <p><em><span class="a-size-small a-color-secondary">by </span><span class="a-size-small a-color-secondary">Harry and Rosemary Wong</span></em></p>
  601. <p>This is a solutions book that shows how to organize and structure a classroom to create a safe and positive environment for student learning and achievement to take place.  It offers 50 procedures that can be applied, changed, adapted, and incorporated into any classroom management plan.  Each procedure is presented with a consistent format that breaks it down and tells how to teach it and what the outcome of teaching it will be.  While all of the work and preparation behind a well-managed classroom are rarely observed, the dividends are evident in a classroom that is less stressful for all and one that hums with learning.</p>
  602. <h2 id="title" class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal"><span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large celwidget" data-csa-c-id="6q7yu1-ppd7cw-emvmsf-6zs5cv" data-cel-widget="productTitle"></span><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72224" rel="attachment wp-att-72224"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72224" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/summer-books/81xwkjwesyl-_sl1500_/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/81XWKJWeSYL._SL1500_.jpg" data-orig-size="1202,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="81XWKJWeSYL._SL1500_" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/81XWKJWeSYL._SL1500_-240x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/81XWKJWeSYL._SL1500_-821x1024.jpg" class="alignleft wp-image-72224" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/81XWKJWeSYL._SL1500_-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="144" height="180" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/81XWKJWeSYL._SL1500_-240x300.jpg 240w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/81XWKJWeSYL._SL1500_-821x1024.jpg 821w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/81XWKJWeSYL._SL1500_-768x958.jpg 768w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/81XWKJWeSYL._SL1500_-1130x1410.jpg 1130w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/81XWKJWeSYL._SL1500_-760x948.jpg 760w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/81XWKJWeSYL._SL1500_.jpg 1202w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px" /></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Using-Educational-Theories-Aubrey/dp/1529761301">Understanding and Using Educational Theories</a></h2>
  603. <p><em>by Karl Aubrey and Alison Riley</em></p>
  604. <p>This textbook gives readers a clear overview of a selection of 19 of the most influential thinkers on education, including established names (Vygotsky, Bruner, Dewey), more recent thinkers (Freire, hooks, Claxton) and other key names whose writing has helped shaped our views on teaching and learning.</p>
  605. <p>Each chapter includes practical examples showing how theories can be used to inform classroom teaching, and critiques of each theorist exploring opposing viewpoints and the strengths and weaknesses of different ideas.</p>
  606. <div>
  607. <p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
  608. <p>Pick one or more of these oft-discussed books, be it pedagogy or hands-on experiences, overarching or specific applications. Or read them all. You will come away feeling informed and current on the best thinking in the education field.</p>
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  623. <p><em><a href="http://jacquimurray.net/">Jacqui Murray</a> has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-12-curricula/">K-12 technology curriculum</a>,<a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/keyboard-curricula/"> K-8 keyboard curriculum,</a> <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/">K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum</a>. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to <a href="http://neatoday.org/?s=jacqui+murray">NEA Today</a>, and author of the tech thrillers, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K7VSPBW"><strong>To Hunt a Sub</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NZF8N8/r"><strong>Twenty-four Days</strong></a>. You can find her resources at <a href="http://structuredlearning.net/">Structured Learning.</a></em></p>
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  631. <title>Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors</title>
  632. <link>https://askatechteacher.com/legal-risks-and-obligations-for-schools-using-ai-tutors/</link>
  634. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacqui]]></dc:creator>
  635. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:45:50 +0000</pubDate>
  636. <category><![CDATA[Education reform]]></category>
  637. <category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
  638. <category><![CDATA[tutoring]]></category>
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  641. <description><![CDATA[AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. They are not intended to replace human...]]></description>
  642. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><em>AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. They are not intended to replace human educators, just complement traditional teaching. Here&#8217;s a quick overview of the legalities associated with their use for schools:</em></div>
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  644. <div><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72216" rel="attachment wp-att-72216"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72216" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/legal-risks-and-obligations-for-schools-using-ai-tutors/ai-tutors-2/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutors.jpg" data-orig-size="600,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="ai tutors" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutors-300x100.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutors.jpg" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-72216" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutors.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="200" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutors.jpg 600w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutors-300x100.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></div>
  645. <h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors</strong></h1>
  646. <p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72210" rel="attachment wp-att-72210"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72210" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/legal-risks-and-obligations-for-schools-using-ai-tutors/ai-tutor/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutor.jpg" data-orig-size="995,758" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Jacqui Murray&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1750232852&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="ai tutor" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutor-300x229.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutor.jpg" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-72210" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutor-300x229.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="229" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutor-300x229.jpg 300w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutor-768x585.jpg 768w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutor-760x579.jpg 760w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-tutor.jpg 995w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
  647. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AI tutors are quickly changing how students learn, offering personalized support across different subjects and formats. But as these tools become more common in schools, serious questions about their legal impact arise. </span></p>
  648. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Who is responsible if an AI gives bad advice or shares sensitive student data? What happens when these systems enter specialized areas like medical training or behavioral support? </span></p>
  649. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many educators and administrators feel unprepared to manage these legal and ethical challenges effectively. Schools must now balance innovation with compliance, oversight, and long-term accountability. </span></p>
  650. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This article will explore the legal risks and obligations schools face when integrating AI tutors into education.</span></p>
  651. <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Data Privacy and Student Protection</strong></span></h2>
  652. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AI tutors collect personal data, often without students realizing its full extent. Schools must protect this information according to local and international data privacy laws. Regulations like FERPA and GDPR define how data must be handled. </span></p>
  653. <p><a href="https://ncsu.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sys_kb_id=823faf1797849690a1e5f0c0f053afff"><span style="font-weight: 400;">NC State University</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> notes that FERPA applies to all U.S. schools that receive federal funding, covering student education records. It protects how schools collect, use, and share personal information about students and their families. On the other hand, GDPR applies to institutions within the European Economic Area (EEA) and any outside group handling EEA citizens&#8217; data. </span></p>
  654. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Failure to comply with these laws can lead to serious legal consequences. Schools should only work with vendors who meet strict security standards. Students and parents deserve transparency about how data is used and stored. </span></p>
  655. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Encryption, limited access, and regular audits help maintain data security across platforms. Schools must ensure consent is properly obtained before collecting sensitive student information. These steps help prevent breaches and maintain trust in digital learning environments.</span></p>
  656. <h3><strong>How does AI affect student data security during remote learning?</strong></h3>
  657. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AI tools used for remote learning pose additional risks in terms of data privacy. Online learning environments often involve more data exchanges between students and servers. Schools must ensure AI platforms follow secure authentication processes and comply with online learning data protection guidelines.</span></p>
  658. <p><a href="https://askatechteacher.com/?attachment_id=72213" rel="attachment wp-att-72213"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="72213" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/legal-risks-and-obligations-for-schools-using-ai-tutors/chatbot-guides-kids-through-interactive-lessons-making-learning-enjoyable-with-colorful-visuals-and-engaging-activities/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Depositphotos_692342550_L.jpg" data-orig-size="2000,1731" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Chatbot Guides Kids Through Interactive Lessons, Making Learning Enjoyable With Colorful Visuals And Engaging Activities. Simplifying Complex Topics, It Fosters Curiosity And Encourages Exploration&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Chatbot Guides Kids Through Interactive Lessons, Making Learning Enjoyable With Colorful Visuals And Engaging Activities&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Chatbot Guides Kids Through Interactive Lessons, Making Learning Enjoyable With Colorful Visuals And Engaging Activities" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Chatbot Guides Kids Through Interactive Lessons, Making Learning Enjoyable With Colorful Visuals And Engaging Activities. Simplifying Complex Topics, It Fosters Curiosity And Encourages Exploration&lt;/p&gt;
  659. " data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Depositphotos_692342550_L-300x260.jpg" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Depositphotos_692342550_L-1024x886.jpg" class="size-medium wp-image-72213 aligncenter" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Depositphotos_692342550_L-300x260.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="260" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Depositphotos_692342550_L-300x260.jpg 300w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Depositphotos_692342550_L-1024x886.jpg 1024w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Depositphotos_692342550_L-768x665.jpg 768w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Depositphotos_692342550_L-1536x1329.jpg 1536w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Depositphotos_692342550_L-1130x978.jpg 1130w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Depositphotos_692342550_L-760x658.jpg 760w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Depositphotos_692342550_L.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
  660. <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Liability for AI-Driven Advice and Errors</strong></span></h2>
  661. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AI tutors can make mistakes that negatively affect student learning outcomes. Incorrect answers or misleading feedback may create confusion or lower academic performance. If students rely on flawed guidance, schools may face legal accountability. </span></p>
  662. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A University of Pennsylvania study from 2024 found that students using AI for math prep scored lower. Those who used generative AI performed worse on exams than students who didn’t rely on it. The data suggests AI may interrupt real learning when used as a primary tool. Overdependence on AI guidance could damage understanding and weaken long-term academic outcomes.</span></p>
  663. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This shows that it is important to position AI as a tool, not a teacher. Educators should monitor AI use and correct any issues promptly. Contracts with providers must clarify who is responsible for harmful outcomes. </span></p>
  664. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clear disclaimers should explain AI&#8217;s limits and potential for occasional errors. Teachers should train students to verify AI information with real sources. These actions reduce risks and reinforce the role of human oversight.</span></p>
  665. <h3><strong>How can AI tutors affect long-term academic performance?</strong></h3>
  666. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Over-reliance on AI could lead to gaps in fundamental skills, as students may not critically engage with the material. Schools should monitor student performance regularly to identify learning disruptions. Combining AI with traditional educational methods ensures a well-rounded approach to student development.</span></p>
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  668. <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>AI’s Role in Complex Educational Fields</strong></span></h2>
  669. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AI tutors play an important role in helping students navigate complex topics. These tools break down difficult material into interactive, engaging formats that enhance learning. For example, in subjects like pharmacology, students rely on accurate, up-to-date information. Addiction medicine, in particular, benefits from realistic case simulations that reflect real-world treatment challenges. </span></p>
  670. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As opioid addiction remains a global health concern, medications like Suboxone are commonly discussed in training programs. Suboxone is widely used to manage opioid dependence, but it has been linked to serious side effects. </span></p>
  671. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to TorHoerman Law, some users have reported severe dental issues, including permanent tooth decay. These complications have become the focus of lawsuits, with claims that manufacturers failed to provide adequate warnings. The lawsuits seek compensation for patients who suffered harmful side effects due to insufficient information. </span></p>
  672. <p><a href="https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/suboxone-lawsuit/faq-who-qualifies-for-the-suboxone-dental-lawsuit/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Suboxone lawsuits</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> highlight the critical need for transparency in medication risk disclosure. AI tutors can help students explore both the therapeutic use and legal controversies surrounding such medications. Medical programs must prevent students from receiving outdated or incomplete information by ensuring ongoing content review. AI should support and enhance the expertise of medical educators, not replace them.</span></p>
  673. <h3><strong>How can AI simulate real-world medical challenges?</strong></h3>
  674. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AI can create interactive, scenario-based learning tools that simulate medical situations like diagnosing diseases or managing treatments. These systems allow students to explore various paths in problem-solving, mimicking the uncertainty and complexity of real-world medical practice. Constant content reviews ensure AI stays relevant to current medical knowledge.</span></p>
  675. <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Compliance with Accessibility and Inclusion Laws</strong></span></h2>
  676. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Partners for Youth with Disabilities states that schools must ensure AI tutors are usable by students with disabilities. Laws like the ADA mandate equal access to digital educational content. Since 1990, the ADA has helped universities improve access for students with disabilities. Title II of the ADA requires public colleges to make services and programs fully accessible. </span></p>
  677. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AI platforms should support screen readers and offer flexible input options. Captions and keyboard navigation features help students with visual or motor impairments. Accessibility audits should be performed regularly to identify and fix potential issues. Inclusive design benefits not only disabled students but the entire learning community. </span></p>
  678. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Schools risk legal action if AI systems exclude or disadvantage specific groups. Vendors must demonstrate that their tools meet official accessibility standards and guidelines. Prioritizing access creates a better learning experience for every student enrolled.</span></p>
  679. <h3><strong>How can schools test the accessibility of AI tools?</strong></h3>
  680. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Schools should perform usability tests with diverse student groups, including those with disabilities, to assess AI tools&#8217; effectiveness. Feedback from students with different needs can help identify accessibility gaps. Partnering with accessibility experts or consultants ensures that AI platforms meet necessary inclusivity standards.</span></p>
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  682. <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Handling Intellectual Property and Content Ownership</strong></span></h2>
  683. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AI tutors often use third-party content, raising intellectual property concerns. The University of South Florida mentions that the content often includes text and images taken without the creators&#8217; permission or awareness. As of April 2024, multiple lawsuits challenge AI platforms for </span><a href="https://guides.lib.usf.edu/c.php?g=1315087&amp;p=9690822"><span style="font-weight: 400;">using unlicensed content</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in training. These cases argue that using creators&#8217; work without consent violates existing copyright protections.</span></p>
  684. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Schools must clarify who owns the rights to AI-generated educational materials. Proper licensing agreements protect schools from copyright infringement claims. </span></p>
  685. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AI vendors should disclose sources and permissions for all content used. Teachers and students need guidance on using AI outputs responsibly. Schools should educate stakeholders about plagiarism and proper attribution practices. </span></p>
  686. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clear policies prevent the unauthorized sharing or reproduction of protected materials. Intellectual property disputes can cause costly legal problems and reputational damage. Managing these issues proactively safeguards schools and promotes the ethical use of AI.</span></p>
  687. <h3><strong>How can schools protect their own educational content when using AI?</strong></h3>
  688. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Schools should register copyrights for original educational content they create and upload to AI systems. Clear terms of use agreements with AI vendors can help protect school-created materials. This ensures that any content generated within the platform remains the intellectual property of the school.</span></p>
  689. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Navigating AI tutors in schools requires a proactive and comprehensive legal strategy. Prioritizing strong data privacy protocols protects student information from potential misuse. Schools need clear agreements outlining liability with AI vendors to avoid future conflicts. </span></p>
  690. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Regular monitoring of AI’s impact helps ensure it supports rather than disrupts learning goals. Meeting accessibility requirements guarantees that all students benefit equally from AI tools. Managing intellectual property rights is essential for ethical and lawful AI use. These legal steps create a safe, fair, and effective digital learning environment. </span></p>
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  704. <p><em><a href="http://jacquimurray.net/">Jacqui Murray</a> has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-12-curricula/">K-12 technology curriculum</a>,<a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/keyboard-curricula/"> K-8 keyboard curriculum,</a> <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/">K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum</a>. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K7VSPBW"><strong>To Hunt a Sub</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NZF8N8/r"><strong>Twenty-four Days</strong></a>. You can find her resources at <a href="http://structuredlearning.net/">Structured Learning.</a></em></p>
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  716. <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
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  722. <description><![CDATA[I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom. I take...]]></description>
  723. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><em>I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom. I take time every summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same <a href="http://structuredlearning.net">publisher </a>I do. All of them, I&#8217;ve found, are well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, offering inclusive solutions to the issue of tech tools&#8211;taking into account the perspectives of stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to ensure learning is organic and granular.</em></p>
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  725. <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Today: </strong></span><strong><a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-tech-curriculum-set/">K-12 Technology Curriculum</a></strong></h1>
  726. <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Overview</strong></span></h2>
  727. <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="53714" data-permalink="https://askatechteacher.com/tech-teacher-manual-k-8-2/" data-orig-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tech-Teacher-Manual-K-8.png" data-orig-size="1588,2246" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Tech Teacher Manual K-8" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tech-Teacher-Manual-K-8-212x300.png" data-large-file="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tech-Teacher-Manual-K-8-724x1024.png" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-53714" style="color: #000000;" src="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tech-Teacher-Manual-K-8-212x300.png" alt="technology curriculum" width="212" height="300" srcset="https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tech-Teacher-Manual-K-8-212x300.png 212w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tech-Teacher-Manual-K-8-768x1086.png 768w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tech-Teacher-Manual-K-8-724x1024.png 724w, https://askatechteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tech-Teacher-Manual-K-8.png 1588w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></p>
  728. <p><span style="color: #000000;">The <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-12-technology-curricula/">K-12 Technology Curriculum</a> is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what <strong>should be taught when</strong> so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech for grade level state standards and school curriculum. You can purchase just the teacher manuals or student workbooks to serve a 1:1 environment, Google Classroom, and hybrid teaching situations.</span></p>
  729. <p><span style="color: #000000;">Each grade-level PDF or print book (both are available) is between 175 and 252 pages and includes</span> <strong>lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question,  options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation</strong>. <span style="color: #000000;">Lessons build on each other kindergarten through 5th grade. Middle School and High School are designed for semester or quarter grading periods typical of those grade levels with topics like programming, robotics, writing an ebook, and community service with tech.</span></p>
  730. <p><span style="color: #000000;">Most (all?) grade levels include keyboarding, digital citizenship, problem solving, digital tools for the classroom, and coding.</span></p>
  731. <p><span style="color: #000000;">The curriculum is used worldwide by public and private schools and homeschoolers.</span></p>
  732. <h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Who needs this</span></strong></h2>
  733. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Tech teachers, tech coordinators, library media specialists, curriculum specialists</em></p>
  734. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Classroom grade level teachers if your tech teacher doesn&#8217;t cover basic tech skills.</em></p>
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  736. <h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>How do you use it</strong></span></h2>
  737. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>The lesson plans are optimized for a lab setting or classroom. If you&#8217;re the tech teacher and have dedicated technology time each week, this takes you through 30-45 minutes, unpacking what needs to be taught when. If you&#8217;re a classroom teacher, integrate the lesson pieces into your regular curriculum. </em></p>
  738. <h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Stuff that goes nicely with this</span></strong></h2>
  739. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/student-workbooks/">K-12 Student Workbooks</a> (PDF only) are a great addition. Each ebook is 148-203 pages, with 251-420 images. If you purchase the student workbooks, the teacher manual for that grade level is free so don&#8217;t purchase them separately! Purchase a <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/room-license-main/">Room License</a> if you teach in a lab or a <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/site-license/">School License</a> if you&#8217;re a 1:1 school or use Google Classroom.</em></p>
  740. <h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Where do you get it</span></strong></h2>
  741. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Available in print and/or digital as a single or multi-user license</em></p>
  742. <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Pay via PayPal or school PO</em></p>
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  757. <p><em><a href="http://jacquimurray.net/">Jacqui Murray</a> has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-12-curricula/">K-12 technology curriculum</a>,<a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/keyboard-curricula/"> K-8 keyboard curriculum,</a> <a href="https://www.structuredlearning.net/product/k-8-digital-citizenship-curriculum/">K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum</a>. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to <a href="http://neatoday.org/?s=jacqui+murray">NEA Today</a>, and author of the tech thrillers, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K7VSPBW"><strong>To Hunt a Sub</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NZF8N8/r"><strong>Twenty-four Days</strong></a>. You can find her resources at <a href="http://structuredlearning.net/">Structured Learning.</a></em></p>
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