The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Students need to be part of the conversation and understand how the choices we make will be the most beneficial for their learning. Students need to be part of the conversation and understand how the choices we make will be the most beneficial for their learning. 7 Tools for creating more interactive learning spaces.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I can quickly add review materials, create quick practice problems and work, and give students a way to practice without me. Sponsored Blog Post This blog post is sponsored by Lumio. First, let’s overview what Lumio does and how it works.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

When we create learning experiences that meaningfully engage students with the content while also aiming to move them from being simply consumers to creators, we also amplify student achievement. Creating lessons through Buncee enables us to include a lot of content and a variety of media formats all within one space.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Modern educational tools make it possible to add a practical edge to math lessons, as students can observe math structures at play in the real world and see how people apply these formulas to solve common challenges. But where to start?

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Read more: How STEM is preparing students for future careers. How to get started with STEM in your classroom. There is a growing need for STEM skills in the workplace, as it has been reported that there will be 3.5 million jobs available by 2025 that require STEM skills. We have so many options for STEM to explore.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It is becoming increasingly difficult to pry students away from Snapchat, Netflix, Spotify, Instagram, and video games to read anything longer than a snippet. It is becoming increasingly difficult to pry students away from Snapchat, Netflix, Spotify, Instagram, and video games to read anything longer than a snippet.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

Mike Washburn shares insight into Fortnite From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Fortnite has a physics engine in the game. Some educators are creating private islands (for free) that their students can make Rube Goldberg machines and other creations. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 13, 2021

Episode 714 of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s guest, Dr. Brandon Beck, helps us learn how to face our self-limiting beliefs, appreciate the positive things we have done, and move forward to a brighter future. Then the fun begins! Get Credit!

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post will share ten ways you can use Tract to create personalized project-based learning in your classroom. Tract sponsored this blog post. Relate to a topic or hobby that they love (pop culture, video game, or hobby).

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we tackle a topic that's often whispered in the hallways of schools everywhere with a mix of disdain and necessity: worksheets. Chapter List: 00:04 Introduction to Linda Kardamis and our topic 01:05 How we start to make worksheets better 01:47 1.

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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. Master music teacher Amy Burns shares how her music students use Seesaw as a place for performance and sharing with parents and grandparents. Blog: amymburns.com . Listen to the Show.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Once teachers have data about student ability and/or interests, this can inform the content you select and the small groups that you may create within your class. While there are some ways to allow this to happen organically, such as with open-ended projects, differentiation also needs to be purposeful.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Escape rooms or breakout boxes (which you really break into) have led to the Breakout EDU movement. The advantage of purchasing it at BreakoutEDU is you get access to their games and activities (800+ and counting.) Students can also create games there now.

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MIND Research Institute

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

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! Welcome to the MIND Blog Rewind! Have you heard the news?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. However, it has become increasingly relevant as technology has evolved, allowing for more immersive and realistic simulations across the board. What is a Simulation?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2022

How to incorporate podcasting into your curriculum this school year. If you haven’t created a podcasting unit before, there are plenty of platforms that will help you get started with low or no start-up costs. Why podcasting? Meet The Middle School Mind. We started The Middle School Mind because we also love listening to podcasts.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

From blogs and tutorials to full-fledged courses, you’ll have no shortage of material to help guide your journey into web development. Google Classroom is also available, which helps teachers create classes, assign tasks, and track student progress. The short answer is yes!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

I don’t know many kids who aren’t excited to play games. Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you an educator troubled by the looming question of how AI will impact writing instruction? I look forward to seeing how useful this is (or not) and with your feedback and the statistics we will know if it is worth the effort going forward.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Passive screen time”, in which students are not interacting through games or social activities, is the type that we need to limit the most. However, the attempts to squeeze normalcy into an extraordinary situation removed that luxury in most cases this fall. Read more: From normal to better: Using what we’ve learned to improve education.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

EdSurge: How did your teaching journey lead you to try UNIVERSE with your college students? How did I teach Arabic when I had no clue what the individual letters even looked like? How did I teach Arabic when I had no clue what the individual letters even looked like? I learned early to be open to change.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Halloween games for kids are the topic of our blog post today! I’ve scoured the web, digging deep into various nooks and crannies to unearth some truly awesome Halloween games for kids. From ghoulish gumdrop tosses to mummy-wrapping relays, these games offer a delightful blend of fun and learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Episode 393 of the 10-Minute Teacher with Sia Kyriakakos From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Master music teacher Amy Burns shares how her music students use Seesaw as a place for performance and sharing with parents and grandparents. See my recent review of Project Pals. Listen to the Show.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. Pat Yongpradit, in his role with Code.org is also working with the TeachAI initiative.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Limited quantities on desktops, gaming laptops, high quality monitors, thunderbolt docks, wireless mice and more.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Gifts for Halloween lovers are the topic of our blog post today! “ The Halloween Tree ” by Ray Bradbury As someone who loves reading and even talks about it on my “ Selected Reads ” blog, I have to include a book, right? Welcome to your ultimate guide to gifts for Halloween lovers! It’s also a hit at home!

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User Generated Education

JULY 31, 2023

When we create strong connections with our students, we create a learning environment where risk-taking and collaborative learning can take place. The human or social element is way too often disregarded. I want students to learn about one another in a personal way. You are important as a learner in this class.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

But how do we protect learners while they are working online? Let’s take a look at how to safeguard students and block websites in K-12 schools. As educators, we have an obligation to create safe environments no matter where students learn. Create environments focused on learning. How to manually block URLs .

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Sponsored Post by SMART Learning Suite From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Formative assessment and game based learning make a powerful combination in the classroom. In this article, you’ll learn how to use SMART lab to build fast games and lessons. SMART lab Overview.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ideas to help you spark creativity in your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Creativity is something that we have to nurture as teachers. In this blog post and episode, I share some of the ways I believe nurture creativity in students. Sponsor: The U.S.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Let’s take a look at how students can safely search the internet. An internet search can bring up videos, message boards, blogs or social media posts with toxic messaging. . On the internet, it can happen through social media, online chatting, message boards or gaming apps. Harmful and violent content.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” The resources below allow your students to reflect on what kind acts others have show them and how this has made them feel or transformed their mood and day. Teaching students how to be kind human beings is a lesson that can be taught all year long. Ideas and Resources.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

As students of all ages spend more time learning online, it’s worth asking, “How effective is online learning?” For the purpose of this blog, I will use the lens of situated learning theory, introduced by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, to examine the potential effectiveness of online learning. Community of Practice.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

How to facilitate meaningful discussions in hybrid or virtual classrooms. Read more: Teaching students how to manage digital distractions. Prior to breaking students up into smaller groups, model discussions with the whole group, and work on creating a shared set of expectations for listening and speaking.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 12, 2021

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. There is no reason educators can’t adapt some of these techniques, such as the games they play with their guests, for the classroom.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 4, 2023

Ways to introduce yourself to students is the topic of our blog post today! It can ignite a spark of interest, create an atmosphere of camaraderie, and set the foundation for a warm, supportive learning environment. This will not only help them learn about you but it’s also a fun game that encourages interaction.

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