The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 20, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers need personal professional development. In today’s blog post and podcast episode, we’re sharing five real-world examples of teachers who used their summer to improve their classroom and earn professional development credit.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Should it be welcomed in schools? Is it helpful? Should it be blocked? We need to get practical, past the hype, and work to do that in this show. This is also episode 800.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in schools around the country. My focus is on both ChatGPT as well as the new Notion AI tool and the practical ways I'm using them in my everyday classroom activities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2017

94% of youth ages 12-17 who have Internet access say they use the Internet for school research and 78% say they believe the Internet helps them with schoolwork. 87% of parents of online teens believe that the Internet helps students with their schoolwork and 93% believe the Internet helps students learn new things.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 1, 2021

When many schools and districts address equity problems, they tend to look at the big picture and overall outcomes. By combining the small group focus with short cycles of improvement, schools can truly create a system where every child is receiving the best possible education. By Stacey Pusey. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2016

Most educators–and parents–focus technology benefits on how it helps academically, but efriend Joe Peters reminded me the other day that there’s more to it than that. These include acquiring 21st-century skills, stronger peer relationships, and a greater motivation to learn.

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edWeb.net

JULY 23, 2021

Education is just different than it was pre-pandemic—many school leaders think it shouldn’t go back to the way it was before when schools used systems developed in the 20th century. Instead of discouraging them from using these devices, though, schools should embrace their growing capabilities. In order to improve U.S.

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edWeb.net

JULY 7, 2021

When only 28% of a school district’s third graders are reading at grade level, changes are clearly needed. The district’s transformation process was recently discussed during an edWebinar , hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network. Reed, Chief Communications Officer.

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edWeb.net

MAY 17, 2021

In a diverse school district with more than 20 schools and 23,000 students, providing an equitable opportunity for every student to learn and grow is not an easy task. Srinivas Khedam, Assistant Principal and Asian Indian Coordinator in the district; and Cathi Davis, Principal of the district’s Ruby Bridges Elementary School.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

As school districts have become more diverse and focused on the importance of providing an equitable education for students from different cultures, the need has grown for a consistent and effective approach to improving the achievement of all learners and engaging their families in the process. By Robert Low. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in the traditional education model, there was widespread recognition that schools alone could not do everything needed to provide an equitable education for diverse students because so many factors that determine students’ success were being affected or determined outside of school.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 5, 2022

The panel provided advice on how organizations can use webinars for an ever-widening range of purposes: brand awareness, marketing insight, relationship building, professional learning, content marketing, lead generation, and support. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. The pandemic has only increased this trend. Setting Goals.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 1, 2020

As a new principal at the Dunwoody Springs Elementary School, Fulton County Schools, GA, Ivy Goggins faced pockets of success in the building, a climate of teachers working in silos, and the lack of true collaboration. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Five Domains for Effective Leaders. No-Nonsense Nurturer Four-Step Model.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 16, 2020

But as much as leaders talk about the goal, they need to ask if all of their employees understand why they focus on equity. But as much as leaders talk about the goal, they need to ask if all of their employees understand why they focus on equity. Second, look at what data the school is tracking. By Stacey Pusey.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2021

The pandemic, while a great disruption in schools, is also an opportunity for change. According to presenters of a recent edWebinar , hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , as school leaders look to reopen their schools, they shouldn’t just be focused on logistics.

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edWeb.net

MAY 25, 2021

It’s no secret that the pandemic altered K-12 education, including the relationship between vendors and schools. Despite how resilient teachers, students, and families have been this past year, administrators want to make sure they also address the stress and impact of the pandemic. Don’t ignore the building leaders.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 4, 2018

Barbara Blackburn on episode 326 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So many kids struggle, especially in summer school. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 14, 2021

Davis, Superintendent of Richland School District Two (SC), starts every meeting. As with any district-wide initiative, this focus begins with the strategic plan. But it wasn’t about adding social justice—rather they rewrote and simplified the plan so all constituents could see how their goals coalesced around the new mission.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

It is back to school time 2020 for many of us in the United States and beyond. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Since President Obama’s ConnectED announcement in 2013 in Mooresville, NC , there has been more than $10 billion committed as part of the five-year program to transform American education. These commitments are connecting 20 million more students to next-generation broadband and wireless. Here are just a few of their stories.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 21, 2019

I know you will find these over 45 links valuable as you facilitate your students in both designing, innovating, and building. I promise you will find some great information coming your way …So Sign Up Now and please pass this on with a retweet! Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 6, 2021

That’s the question leaders in the Foster-Glocester Regional School District (RI) asked as they reimagined education for the 21st century. More important—how do they make sure students are succeeding with this new plan? More important—how do they make sure students are succeeding with this new plan? By Stacey Pusey.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2019

I've been a resident of the Lone Star State for over two years now, and I can definitely vouch for the saying: Everything is bigger in Texas! With over 5 million students currently enrolled in Texas public schools alone , the Twitterverse is rich with insights from state educational leadership. Tony Bonazzi @GISDMath. I am GISD proud.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 4, 2019

This is a very useful strategy for school-based work. At the first sign of a student misbehaving on the first day of school, for example, my brain will immediately think, “Here we go again, I’ve got a kid who’s going to do THAT again.” There are multiple truths that can be happening simultaneously. We are looking for meaning.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

School leaders discuss their district approaches to Social Emotional Learning. One component of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires school leaders to measure students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) in order to gauge school success. Our superintendent has been modeling it for a few years.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2018

A social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum adds valuable lessons to a student’s normal school day that will help propel them beyond academic success and onto success in life too. Leadership, however, does not have to be the school leaders, but can be the students themselves. Those students can go on to become SEL ambassadors.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

While the Wild West era of edtech may be over, there’s still some mystery over how schools decide what digital materials to buy. The participants: Large district: Dr. Daryl Diamond, Director of Innovative Learning, Broward County Public Schools, FL. Diamond and Furman: This is the most essential element for both school leaders.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Elbert Hubbard As a second year teacher, I remember being very excited about leading my students to participate in a project-based learning activity. How do we best help them to understand the value of new technology and how it might benefit their students lives (rather than how might it help my fit into their classroom).

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. George Couros says we need to stop trying to get back to 2019 and to create something new and better for every child. Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals. George gives some great advice here! . Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's episode, we sit down with Stephanie DeLussey, a dual-certified veteran special education teacher, IEP coach, and author of the upcoming book “The Intentional IEP.” Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. By Eileen Belastock. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

Every year, CoSN awards a school district with the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity to encourage and recognize those districts that are working to eliminate inequities and narrow the digital access gap. Leadership. In both districts, equity and helping students develop 21st century skills emerged as a core mission.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 17, 2021

How can school districts provide more equitable outcomes for their full range of students, while also implementing anti-racist policies and procedures? There also needs to be an ongoing focus on inclusion and equity, with all students being fully able to “flex their cognitive muscles.”. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Of course, there are technical aspects to protecting data, and as many schools have learned during the pandemic, district IT staff need to stay on top of evolving efforts to compromise systems. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority. By Stacey Pusey. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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edWeb.net

JULY 5, 2020

The extent of the challenges and unknowns involved in safely reopening our schools may seem daunting, but educational organizations and schools now involved in the process are developing helpful frameworks and innovative solutions that show what can be accomplished and how. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

As stated by Ann McMullan, Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendent Initiative, the world that we have been living in for over the last year or so looks very much like a combination of both. In Meriden Public Schools (CT), they are committed to promoting anytime, anywhere learning. By Eileen Belastock.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast : We’re talking to Doug Fisher about the best practices in distance learning from their book with John Hattie — The Distance Learning Playbook: K-12 Teaching For Engagement and Impact in Any Setting. It’s the same passion, engagement, and relationships — you already know how to do that.

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