by Dr. Jason Neiffer | Jul 31, 2015 | Android, Android Touch, Ask a Tech Savvy Teacher
Recently, I answered an email to the “Ask a Tech-Savvy Teacher” page on the NCCE blog about finding a cost-effective “Android Touch” to use without a cell phone plan. I suggested repurposing an old or used phone as an Android Touch, or, finding a cheap pre-paid...
by Dr. Jason Neiffer | Jul 16, 2015 | Android, Android Touch, Ask a Tech Savvy Teacher
I recently received this email from the “Ask a Tech-Savvy Teacher” page on the blog: Hey Tech-Savvy Teachers! My iPod Touch just played its last iTune after five years of faithful service. I want a good media player to replace it. Any ideas? I know that Apple is...
by Dr. Jason Neiffer | May 1, 2015 | Philosophical Friday
None of the Tech-Savvy team are in for an Apple Watch… yet. However, the technology is intriguing. With my own personal revelation that turning off notifications on my smartphone for work has increased productivity and decreased stress, is there any merit to a...
by Dr. Jason Neiffer | Apr 23, 2015 | Announcements
[YouTube Thursday is a series featuring our favorite educational channels on YouTube. We believe in the power of video, produced by professionals, teachers and students alike!] The Tech-Savvy teachers are strong believers in exposing students at all ages to the guts...
by Dr. Jason Neiffer | Apr 7, 2015 | Podcasts, Privacy
Just as in the adult world, data privacy and data sharing are big topics in and around the students we serve in the classroom. As we are using an increasing number of apps and website to track data, from student behavior to the hot lunch count, privacy advocates are...