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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. Modern Classrooms Project will help you bring engaging, exciting teaching to your classroom with their free online course and community.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. However, our professional accreditation requirements are still on track and need to be renewed, as we have to learn and up our abilities for the fall. Search Courses Now.

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10 Ways to Use Defined Learning for Project-Based Learning Excellence

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives. Defined Learning sponsored this blog post. Assembling portfolios related to student interests and work.

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Going Beyond the Hour of Code

Digital Promise

During CS Ed Week, countless teachers and students experienced computer science for the first time. Code.org has created a great compilation of resources for how students can continue learning. Take an online course. There are a number of excellent online learning opportunities designed specifically for educators.

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10 Tips for Instructional Technology Coaches

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post includes a full transcript, a pinnable (or printable) graphic, and the podcast episode. The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. Podcast Takeaway.

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20 Ways to Assess Prior Knowledge

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

To achieve this, understanding the foundational knowledge that students bring into our classrooms is crucial. This foundational knowledge, known as ‘prior knowledge’, plays a pivotal role in shaping how students perceive, understand, and interact with new information.

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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. We need to get practical, past the hype, and work to do that in this show. We need to get practical, past the hype, and work to do that in this show. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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