Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Open Library.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. So what are you waiting for?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

If you’re evaluating math programs at your school, a good option to consider is ORIGO Education’s Stepping Stones. Here’s one educator’s story about how Stepping Stones made a big difference with his students’ math skills: How Magnolia ISD has ‘leveled the playing field’ for students in math.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jodie Pierpoint on episode 243 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn about this program, how you can join in, and how you can become a better mentor. Learn more at coolcatteacher.com/guide. She blogs and talks all about mentorship.

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Edsurge

JULY 27, 2023

That has sparked a burst of activity by teachers at schools and colleges to change their assignments to make them harder to game with this new tech — and hopefully more human in the process. A recent survey of 1,000 K-12 teachers found that 61 percent predicted that ChatGPT will have “legitimate educational uses that we cannot ignore.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray on episode 235 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you want to go for unlimited editing, request a quote for your school and mention Cool Cat Teacher for a Discount. Who are the characters in your made up world? Listen Now.

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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? Brad is the co-author of The AI Classroom and the Washington Post bestseller Hacking School Discipline. Is it helpful? Should it be blocked?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Alongside that ethos of supporting misfits, the small fund has backed education startups offering ambitious alternatives to traditional schooling. There’s Prenda, which is building a national network of neighborhood-based “micro-schools,” each serving no more than 10 students. Danner has been a prolific investor.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Approximately one decade ago, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were published, providing a new, hands-on way of teaching K-12 science. Students feel that they’re making an impact on the current world and the future world,” she said, “because they really are.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2017

Because Mix uses audio and video tools to communicate ideas, students are eager to view the resulting lessons, making it a perfect addition to a blended learning program. Click and you’ll find the features that have made Mix a new favorite digital tool with so many educators. How to get started. Education applications.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 12, 2014

Graphic by marsmet451 used with permission under a Creative Commons license In recent months I''ve gotten into several conversations with fellow educators about blogging. One of the statements I often hear in these conversations is, "I''d love to start blogging, but I''m not sure what to write about." So what can educators blog about?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 7, 2018

Deb Ramm on episode 329 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Instructional Technology Coaches can be helpful advisors for teachers if they learn strategies of encouragement and empowerment. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Ramm: For sure.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Michelle Zimmerman on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. All comments in green are made by host, Vicki Davis and are not part of the original transcript.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 27, 2018

The TalentIndex K-12 report from PeopleAdmin found that the number of applications received for each teacher posting in the U.S. decreased by 20% between 2014 and 2016. I like what Lauren Costello said in the foreword of the report, We must change the rhetoric around information relating to the judgement of school effectiveness.

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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. It really is. Listen Now.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 12, 2020

In 2015, someone asked me what I thought about innovation in higher ed in an email, so I responded with a couple of hundred words, which I added to in creating this short blog post. I don’t follow higher education very closely, so this is all from 20 feet away. Competency-Based Learning. by Terry Heick. An example?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2018

Matthew Farber on episode 268 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Game-based learning might not be what you think. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2018

Joe Brennan on episode 297 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn practical tips and ideas from Joe Brennan for making movies in the classroom. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2017

Episode 89 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. First discovered at Harvard, it is making inroads in middle and high schools around the country. How it applies in middle and high school. Blog: [link]. Blog: [link]. Why he thinks it works.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 25, 2018

Jonathan Thomas-Palmer on episode 298 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers. Flipping Awesome Physics with an Asynchronous Flipped Gameful Mastery Learning Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Open Library.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

School leaders trying to make decisions about whether and how to reopen physical classrooms this fall are feeling the absence of useful statistics acutely. So too are parents wondering whether to send their kids to school in person, if and when they have that option. But it doesn’t show more local or school-specific case rates.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 12, 2021

By Rachel Langenhorst, Instructional Coach and Tech Integrationist, Rock Valley School District (IA). Yes, it really is that great. Over and over, presenters spoke of experiential learning and landed on the idea that the best way to create the workers we want is by training them ourselves to be the workers we want. They cared.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

We've posted a 20-minute Adriane Herrick Juarezby interview of Dr. Albrecht on the topic of " Preventing Harassment " in the " Library Safety and Security with Dr. Steve Albrecht " section of Library 2.0. You will also find his new blog post, " Theft Behaviors in the Library ," on the site. Thank you!" - C.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2016

Find life balance and get your weekends back From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn about the 40 Hour Workweek Club for Teachers. I’ve already made up my mind. We really don’t talk about the hours much in the club. How can I connect and learn from other teachers?

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

The second conflict-of-interest related news story (set of stories, really) involves New America and Google/ Eric Schmidt. Google – which maintains close ties to the think tank – was alleged to pressure New America to push out a scholar and his team after they made a series of sharp statements about the behavior of the company.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 26, 2020

ST Math is currently free to access for districts, schools and families. But why is ST Math worth using during this time of remote learning? More generally, what should educators, administrators and families be looking for in any distance learning program or resource? Current Challenges. 8 Factors to Look For.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2015

Most elementary age kids I know love math, but that changes when they matriculate to middle school. And that opinion doesn’t improve in high school. US News blamed math knowledge for a 33% failure rate by Oklahoma high school seniors on their exit exams. Land of Venn is easy to use, with no learning curve.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2015

Are they really useful in the classroom to help your students achieve greater understanding? lbs,they are really not much heavier than a standard notebook or binder that kids typically carry with them. It’s saved on my computer at school” or “OH NO! Let’s face it, price is always a gigantic factor for school districts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Grace Adkins on episode 191 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. She is our Learning Lab Director here at Westwood Schools.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 21, 2019

Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? It really is OK to get lost in one or two and leave the rest for later. As you look through the possibilities, be sure to take some notes.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I love to dig into the lesser-known Google tools and figure out how these can be used for learning in the K12 classroom. I also love a fun theme for my presentations and blog posts, and Stranger Things was a perfect fit. 20 Years of Search Trends. In 2018, Google turned 20 years old!

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2019

School and district users had ample warning about the demise of the adaptive K-12 math and writing software—the company issued a notice on its site 15 months ago—and yet many say that the off-boarding process was not a smooth one. Its parent company, 3P Learning, promises to price-match on districts’ most recent TenMarks contract.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 24, 2021

In a state with 96 percent of its teaching staff being white, choosing teaching was to be no different,” the 27-year-old high school teacher in Minneapolis wrote in her blog this winter. Teaching was already a very stressful job , and the pandemic year has only made it worse. Related: The educational value of a Black teacher.

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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. Regardless of your districts approach, now is a time to facilitate the student centered learning that Project Based Learning makes possible. PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year. Thanks so much.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

The second conflict-of-interest related news story (set of stories, really) involves New America and Google/ Eric Schmidt. Google – which maintains close ties to the think tank – was alleged to pressure New America to push out a scholar and his team after they made a series of sharp statements about the behavior of the company.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This week on the podcast we’re talking about cybersecurity at schools—and how secure, or in some cases how vulnerable, the tech systems in school systems are these days. We’re focusing on a pretty unusual story about Bill Demirkapi, who had a pretty odd hobby while he was in high school in Lexington, Massachusetts.

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