Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 29, 2015

In August 2007, Chris Messina introduced hashtags (#) into Twitter’s code , which meant anyone using the platform could add a # sign front of any word(s) without spaces to make it a clickable link leading to a page where all tweets with this hashtag were aggregated. Hashtags are your key to reaching your professional goals in 2016.

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Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 15, 2021

Lindsay is the Director of Professional Learning for Illinois Digital Educators Alliance. She is a Google Certified Educator, Apple Learning Specialist, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Seesaw Ambassador and Apple Teacher 2016.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2016

Ask a Tech Teacher’s Summer PD 2016 just ended. We experimented with some of the hottest tech tools available for the classroom such as Google Apps, differentiation tools, digital storytelling, visual learning, Twitter, blogs, Common Core and tech, digital citizenship, and formative assessment options. Asked questions.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2017

[ Editor’s note: This story is Part 2 of our 3-part series on Lessons Learned in 2016. Check back tomorrow for Lessons Learned by Educators. They are constantly expanding their knowledge, refining their skills, and looking for creative ways to help kids learn. The best educational leaders are lifelong learners.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. When looking at the top posts of the over 3,500 blog posts here, a theme jumps forward for February 2016. Top Posts: February 2016. 100+ Great Google Classroom Resources New in February 2016! What has teachers talking?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 26, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Kristina Holzweiss shares plain and simple terms some of the most timesaving, enriching online resources available to teachers today. In 2016 she was invited to represent Long Island, NY in Washington, D.C. during the National Week of Making.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

You can reach her on Twitter at @sschappy. Members of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools serve as examples of how forward-thinking leadership can transform learning. Sara is the Director of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools. In Vancouver, Wash., Congratulations again to these educators!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2016

Presentation from the panel Monday, July 27 at 8:30 am From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This morning at ISTE Tom Arnett, Jon Bergmann, Mike Gwaltney, Aaron Sams, Stephanie Sandifer, and Jerry Obermyer all did an incredible job discussing blended and flipped learning. ISTE 2016 Panel.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn About Earth Day Lesson Plan Ideas You Can Use Anytime. Her mission is to help educators place tasks before apps and promote deeper learning with technology. Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is happening at the US policy level with the coronavirus health crisis? Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning. Register for this free micro-course. Thank you, Advancement Courses for sponsoring this show.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2016

When it comes to useful PD, more educators are turning to Twitter to grow learning networks in 140 characters. These days, it’s hard to meet an educator who hasn’t heard of Twitter. During an ISTE 2016 session, three Twitter experts offered guidance to those seeking to expand their Twitter horizons.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Discovery Education is hosting a free, online conference - 2016 Fall VirtCon - on Saturday, Oct 22nd. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Register to Host a Viewing Party Discovery Education Resources --. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 3, 2016

Some of the Things I Enjoy From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Explore Like a Pirate: Engage, Enrich, and Elevate Your Learners with Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design by Michael Matera is one of those books I keep by my desk as I become better at Game Based Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today, Dr. Desiree Alexander tackles three of those issues: distance learning, hybrid learning, and digital equity. Never stop learning! Learn more at www.educatoralexander.com. Dr. Alexander’s Twitter: @ educatoralex.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Never stop learning! Lang writes a monthly column on teaching and learning for The Chronicle of Higher Education ; his work has been appearing in the Chronicle since 1999. Dr. Lang’s Twitter: @ LangOnCourse. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Do you need safe, fun ways for students to connect and learn while keeping their distance in the classroom? Visit coolcatteacher.com/tournament to learn more and start voting! Twitter: @ weisburghm. Augmented reality apps might be for you!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Quickly learning to connect with students and develop rapport, she was able to recognize the most important part of teaching, relationships. Assessment is part of what teachers have to do in school. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

We can be kind now in the classroom and online From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In 2016, he co-founded CharacterStrong – curriculum and trainings that transform the way schools teach social-emotional learning, character education, and Kindness. Twitter: @ houstonkraft.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 8, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Leadership in this season is difficult. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. in Leadership, Learning, and Service from Cardinal Stritch University.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2020

Heather Marrs shares how to get started with gamifying your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How could you take your whole elementary classroom year and gamify it? What if everything students learn could gain them XP (experience points?)

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 4, 2019

You interviewed Annette, who also was presenter at ISTE 2016 in Denver, basing her presentation in large part on our continuing partnership. You interviewed Annette, who also was presenter at ISTE 2016 in Denver, basing her presentation in large part on our continuing partnership. Blog: [link] Twitter: @tww00.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Episode 392 with Amy Burns on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Amy believes this pedagogical shift is a game changer in the music classroom Learn more. Twitter: @ awillis2. Maarten, and Australia. Blog: amymburns.com .

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Gitanjali Rao talks about her learning journey on episode 556 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter She was named America’s Top Young Scientist of 2017 by the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, with a patent-pending device to detect lead in water faster than any other current techniques.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I hope you'll experiment and learn about Notion. With over 280 courses to choose from, Advancement Course offers subjects in everything from educator wellness to social-emotional learning and more. Review a tutorial to learn Notion basics.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Research says that when students are engaged in service-learning, their immune system, heart rate and sense of well-being improves dramatically. Children are happiest when they feel a sense of purpose.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

It has been quite the ride since I changed my perspective on teaching, learning, and leadership eight years ago. Learning spaces had to conform to the perceived rule of law in education. Even though this was gratifying work there was still something missing that I could not put my finger on until early in 2016.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Design Your Classroom for Maximum Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blended learning happens when you mix the face to face classroom with online learning. While flipped classroom is a form of blended learning, it is not the only one. What is blended learning?

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

Smith is not one for silence ( he delivered a TED talk about the “danger of silence” in 2014 , in fact) and has used digital venues including Twitter to encourage others to speak up and recognize how history shapes the present. There are so many different teachers who have found good effective ways to use Twitter in their classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2016

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Let’s dive into ten ways teachers have used social media in the classroom to enhance learning. Aussie teacher Jacques du Toit has his students create Twitter accounts as many of the well known Aztecs. Doing work that matters. Worth a follow!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Karen Lirenman on episode 371 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s Sponsor: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection. The Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection is here! The Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection is here!

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 8, 2016

They are great fun and a superb learning opportunity too. The presentation options are plentiful and imaginative – what a great way to share learning. 3) Twitter. Neil Jarrett (@edtechneil) November 17, 2016. If I had to pick my favourite app of 2016, it would be this one! 5) Minecraft. 8) Haiku Deck.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2019

Darrian Tanner on Episode 471 of the 10-Minute Teacher I talked to my son, and he says that when a teacher has excellent classroom management, it means he can learn, and when they don’t, it means chaos and stress for everybody. She has been awarded the Florida State High Impact Teacher Award for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school year.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

On Saturday, November 4, more than 60 educators joined Digital Promise and Maker Ed for Edcamp: Maker Promise , a full day of powerful professional learning through and about making. In 2016, Friends’ Central unveiled The Ulmer Family Light Lab , a makerspace designed for students from nursery to fifth grade.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 29, 2016

Every Classroom Matters episode 210 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. New Hampshire and educator John Martin are at the forefront of the competency-based learning movement. Even assessment changes with competency-based learning. What is competency-based learning?

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Education technology already assists teachers create diverse and engaging learning materials and deliver better classes. Students are particularly excited about all of the new possibilities digital learning can offer. Why do kids love e-learning? E-learning supports videos. Well, at least more than it is today.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 24, 2016

Learn about Social Emotional Learning and the Impact on Kids From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Social Emotional Learning is so important. You will leave more aware, more empowered, and with the tools you need to help children (and yourself) LEAD, LEARN & LOVE! (See

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. When working to get the transformation program off the ground , Vodicka found there were large knowledge gaps among parents, faculty and staff around what digital transformation and personalized learning really means. . by Eli Zimmerman.

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