The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Tract can engage students and get them excited about learning. Tract is a personalized Project-Based Learning (PBL) platform with rich, individualized projects for students that can be tracked and managed from a centralized teacher dashboard.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 2, 2021

Whether we are in virtual, hybrid, or in-person learning, it is important to have a variety of tools that help us transition between these spaces and expand the when and where learning happens. In what ways can I use digital tools to design more active learning experiences for my students?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Learners achieve higher achievement scores in math One 2016 randomized study by Roschelle et al found that students attained higher achievement scores when teachers combined one-on-one attention and web-based homework tools.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 8, 2022

For learning to be efficient and produce long-lasting effects, it should be engaging. The more learning resembles a game, the more appealing it will be, which is the concept behind gamification. However, a classroom gamification level system takes the gamified learning experience a step further. Students love games.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

No matter where learning takes place, you can transform your lessons into an adventure that will spark students’ interest and keep them focused for a lot longer than you’d expect. . Gamify the learning process . If we were to use two words to describe games, they would be related to “fun” and “engagement.”

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Life is all about learning, no matter how young or old you are. Teachers who make learning come alive will always find a way to make their lessons captivating. When learning is fun, students are more likely to be interested in what you’re teaching, be more relaxed during the class, and better retain information. Learning games.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, host Vicki Davis sits down with Lauren Lavelle to discuss the transformative educational approach known as Genius Hour 2.0. Focused on designing project-based learning units with an interdisciplinary approach.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

I was personally excited as this was a true example of my penchant for student voice and choice (for more about this see my blog post, Today’s Education Should Be About Giving Learners Voice and Choice ). Chess helps kids learn and practice thinking through and finding solutions to complex problems.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This framework focuses on turning students from consumers to content creators through game-based learning and computational thinking (CT) skills while developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Scratch is a free coding learning platform with a simple interface available in more than 70 languages.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Today, as education leaders, you’re faced with an increasingly diverse student population, each with unique learning styles, abilities, and aspirations.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this blog post, I’ll share how Lumio is a great tool for classroom teachers everywhere, whether you’re reviewing for a tough exam like my Computer Science class or teaching a regular lesson. Sponsored Blog Post This blog post is sponsored by Lumio.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In my recent article regarding using Universal Design for Learning in remote classrooms , I mentioned Todd Rose’s term, “design to the edges,” which is what educators attempt to do each day as they accommodate the variety of learners in their classrooms. To select one, consider the learning environment.

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

Teachers are encouraged to promote collaboration in the classroom to achieve better learning outcomes. The consensus is that fostering student collaboration through group activities leads to more engaging and efficient learning. . However, collaborative learning is not about dividing students into groups and assigning tasks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2022

How to use it to design games . For example, you can have a Venn diagram representing blue eyes with one circle, and brown hair with another circle. You might ask them to create their own Venn diagram based on class features, or perhaps something related to their interests, whether that’s pop culture references or the latest movies.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. As teachers, we need to constantly refresh and update topics to improve our distance learning skills. This course is sponsored by Advancement Courses.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Pre-pandemic, the rollout of a digital learning program would take months; last year, schools had weeks (if not days) to implement remote learning models to ensure students continued their education despite all social distancing rules. Online learning is here to stay, at least partially, in a hybrid model of education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How I Teach About Big Data and Lesson Plan with Vicki Davis In this episode, I give you a peek into my classroom. I design ahead for common mistakes, use concrete examples, use formative assessment and don’t test but have mastery from all my students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 5, 2023

Introducing technology to your children can be a positive experience that can help them learn and develop valuable skills. Technology has become a huge part of day-to-day life, and it’s important for kids to learn how to use it safely and effectively. But, if you’re not a techy parent, it can also be a challenge.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 6, 2022

And while the beginnings were difficult and we’re still facing a lot of uncertainty, the frantic switch to online learning is no longer helping anyone. Indeed, one of the main problems that teachers have faced regarding online learning is student engagement. One of these skills is facilitating an interactive learning environment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. eSpark earned Digital Promise’s Research-Based Product Certification in 2021. The free differentiation tool to help students level up and learn. Still, I would prefer to use the term “interrupted learning.” eSpark is simple and easy to use.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

To best prepare students, we need to find opportunities for them to learn about STEM and can do so at any grade level or in any content area. When students experience STEM learning, there are many benefits beyond the skills they build in STEM. Read more: STEAM: STEM plus Arts, for a more enriching learning experience.

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Neo LMS

MAY 30, 2019

Our previous blog described the background to Finland’s successful education system and today we’ll unpack that a bit more, but also take a more detailed look at the role edtech plays in that success. The Finnish example. Student involvement and game-based learning.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Researchers and educators have always tried to optimize how we consume knowledge by looking at the realities of the learning brain. We now know that students learn better when learning is spread out over time. 5 Reasons to include micro learning in your teaching strategy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. Blended learning is not new. Learn How 2.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter For me, this eighty days of AI journey is about looking at every AI tool that might be helpful to teachers. I haven't yet evaluated BingGPT, but I will take a look at that in a later blog post. ChatGPT keeps the prompts and the answers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2018

Sponsored by Legends of Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Students love to play games, and they also need real-world examples to help science come alive. With this in mind, Legends of Learning is a fantastic platform full of NGSS aligned science games that does both.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 12, 2021

Distance learning, however, has added the additional obstacle of a digital device between teachers and students. With the job to provide entertainment to people who can switch a channel any time they get bored, these men and women have learned a thing or two about how to gain their viewers’ rapt attention. Five Second Rule.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Some students follow you with interest, engage in discussions, and are eager to learn more. What if there is a way to give each one of these students something tailored to their needs to boost their learning engagement ? Personalized learning is currently emerging as one of the biggest trends in education. Digital field trips .

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning. For language learning: ChatGPT or similar models could be used to provide conversation practice and feedback to students learning a new language. Now, similar work is often seen as innovative by colleagues.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Student autonomy in the classroom is essential for efficient learning. Students need to be able to learn at their own pace to better grasp and retain information Self-paced, personalized learning allows them to gradually accumulate knowledge and competencies according to their needs and level. . Team and individual projects.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

You can’t have research without proper education and definitely can’t offer the best instruction if it’s not evidence-based. It also offers insight into overcoming the limitations of our working memory when learning new things; Master teachers are the ones whose students obtain the best results. Education and research go hand in hand.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 6, 2021

That’s why learning how to engage students online is still a worthwhile endeavor. For example, a good question can be “I took a long walk this week” or “I petted a dog.”. For example, a smiling face emoji means that everything is clear, and a frowning face means that it needs more explanation. Interactive chats.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Dispel the myth that learning only occurs in school. Many people, not just children, believe that learning only happens within the school building. Apply learning in different contexts. If children only learn about the value of money within a classroom, they may not be able to apply that skill to their own lives.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

They take evidence-based questions and look for information that will convince them which side is right. thinking on their feet—if evidence is refuted, students must ‘get back into game’. Perspective taking’ is an important skill to learn. Write a paragraph of at least five lines on why this topic is important to learn.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 29, 2019

Each month on the MIND blog, we share stories of how our organization, our partners, and educators across the country are advancing the mission to mathematically equip all students to solve the world’s most challenging problems. Welcome to the MIND Blog Rewind! Looking to incorporate games into the classroom? Thanks for reading!

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

It was the first week of fifth grade and I was so ready to learn History. Make learning a priority. It’s no longer what happens in the learning environment, but what happens when edtech comes into the mix and how we can enrich that environment. Read more: The PROs and CONs of competency-based learning.

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