A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2016

“ If you’re not blogging, you’re selling yourself short; you’re selling your school short. ” - Eric Sheninger During my typical digital leadership keynote or workshop, I consistently talk about the importance of blogging in relation to the pillars of communication, public relations, branding, and professional growth.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Writing deepens learning and positively impacts academic performance, improves our students’ ability to establish and maintain relationships, and helps students manage their complex emotions. The lack of focus on writing in education is baffling, given the positive impacts of writing on learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

We are taking two weeks–two articles–to answer the questions that should help you as a teacher or administrator decide what type of keyboarding program is best for your school. What is the best age to start teaching keyboarding? What is the best way to teach keyboarding? What is the correct body position?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? This practical episode from a classroom teacher will help us explain learning to our students. I created it in the 90s because my students, they had the sense that success should be relatively straightforward.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

As I always do, I am exploring its use in my classes (elementary-level gifted education). Later, I describe and show the work of my students. For language learning: ChatGPT or similar models could be used to provide conversation practice and feedback to students learning a new language.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. So many people ask me how to respond to Artificial Intelligence and my response is always, that we need to shift our pedagogical practices into the classroom to the time-tested research-based best practices.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As I’ve said in previous blog posts, teaching in a concurrent classroom is the most challenging teaching assignment I can imagine. Many of the teachers in my life who are teaching two groups of students simultaneously–one group in the classroom and one group online–are exhausted, frustrated, and not feeling particularly effective.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

This is made easier because I received a good foundation in my school years in how to learn. Therefore, it’s best to learn how to focus on one thing at a time. These two skills will take you wherever you want to go, whether it’s acing your CFA exam or becoming a best-selling author. I am a lifelong learner.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 8, 2020

As a kid, my parents used to take me to professional baseball and hockey games all the time. Herein lies my point. The same can be said for a variety of other experiences that have shaped my life and influenced my thinking over the years. I vividly remember the food and atmosphere, but not the score of each game.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

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. Advancement Courses Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. All opinions are my own. I’ve embedded the webinar below for you to review.) Social-Emotional Learning.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Here’s a riddle for you: What came first: the practice or the research? You might say, “practice, of course!” They developed theories about the best ways to hunt, stay warm and stay away from predators at all costs. In other words, they had to find the best methods to share with others. Practice vs. research in education.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

In my last two posts on self-awareness and self-management , I explored strategies for helping students identify, understand, and regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Classroom management, promoting positive behaviors and reducing unproductive behaviors. The next social-emotional skill is responsible decision-making.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How do you build a positive classroom culture? In this show, Andrew Sharos, author of Finding Lifelifes: A Practical Tale about Teacher and Mentors , shares how to create a thriving classroom culture. My Mom was my mentor.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Research shows that RULER boosts academic performance, decreases school problems like bullying, enriches classroom climates, reduces teacher stress and burnout, and enhances teacher instructional practices. Marc Brackett, Ph.D.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I hope today's show will provoke thought and thinking about what it means to relate to our students. Relationships may not be easily measurable but have a significant impact on student achievement. He is the author/co-author of 25 books.

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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. Even if we go back to face-to-face learning, we will all have to be prepared to teach online, and the best way to do this is to first educate ourselves with research and pedagogy. All opinions are my own.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

While I have not always implemented some of these strategies and tools in my classroom, for the past few years I have been doing more because I have seen the benefits for student learning and confidence. What has been another positive outcome is that this minor shift gave students an opportunity to be in the lead more.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Whether provided by a principal after a classroom observation or district curriculum specialist leading a PLC, instructional coaching best practices are important for consistent coaching. This article provides rationale for the instructional coaching best practice of providing coaching and learning opportunities to all teachers.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Educators are incorporating social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies and activities in their classrooms by creating routines, forming positive relationships, and building resilience. Here, we explore the practices of four HP Teaching Fellows in the U.S. and Canada. Bruce Smith School in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning. Free Distance Learning Resources. Learn how to use the amazing Immersive Reader that makes learning accessible to all.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Practical, encouraging ideas are shared throughout this show for principals, administrators, and anyone working to encourage school leaders. School leadership is more challenging than ever. Readlee - Show Sponsor. in just 5-10 minutes.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 11, 2022

We asked four teacher leaders across the country to share how their practice has been impacted by micro-credentials. Professional development is one of the most influential practices in education. Micro-credentials have been an excellent way to ensure that I am developing teaching practices that are exactly what I am looking for.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Digital Promise and Learning Heroes have teamed up for a special blog series that explores how teachers and families can use technology to work together and facilitate learning for students of all ages. Parents aren’t teachers but they are the experts on their children and can set up a positive learning environment at home.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I need to focus on my health. My hope is by being open about my own struggles and by bringing in the research that this show and blog post will help all of us teachers take better care of ourselves. All opinions are my own.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Last summer I took my professional development with Advancement Courses and I am so glad that I did! On my blog, I recently shared 10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer. His blog consistently ranks among the top educational blogs.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Well, another year of writing has passed, and it was a big one as 2019 marked ten years since I began my blogging journey. Well, after begrudgingly agreeing to pen some guest posts for him, I built up my confidence and launched my blog in March of 2019. Blogging has certainly changed over the past ten years.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 24, 2021

Even though we have experienced many changes, struggled with the unknown, and experienced exhaustion, there have been many positives. Now we have to think about the type of learning that we need to be best prepared for the new school year. It has been a challenging school year for everyone.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2021

We just need two things: great instructional materials designed for the latest research in science education, and transformative professional learning to advance instructional practice and get the most out of the materials. In fact, sometimes it seems like a far off and impossible dream. This was the beginning of a revolution.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Over the past four years in my doctoral research at Johns Hopkins University, I have studied edtech practices across the United States and found many challenges districts and schools face when attempting to procure edtech products. Classrooms are evolving as technology influences the way students learn and educators teach.

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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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User Generated Education

MARCH 15, 2020

I, like many of you, have gone into a somewhat involuntary social distancing and isolation (mostly) due to my school and health club closures and recommendation to stay away from crowds. It’s just my cats and I (gives new meaning to home alone). Having a plan to engage my mind and body is of utmost importance.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In episode 769 and this blog post, we're going to dig into reading stamina , why it is important, and practical ways we can help our students progress with reading stamina. Reading stamina matters. Our sponsors keep the lights on!

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I had spent the previous summer poring over an Ancient Egypt book so it had to become my favorite subject. Or does it sound like my 11-year-old self was already absorbed by the idea that my intelligence was a fixed trait that I couldn’t change? I remember it as if it was yesterday. Sounds familiar? I had a fixed mindset.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 27, 2021

One of those was my failure to make my online presentations as enjoyable as possible for my students. I had zero reasons to feel so isolated in my experience. Putting your oxygen mask on first before helping others to put theirs is the best metaphor to describe it; Self-pity — you’re not feeling sorry for yourself.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 22, 2019

The top two issues that commonly come up in my talks with educators are the technology (Internet, hardware, devices, apps) not working or off-task behavior on the part of students. The key above all else is to build positive relationships with kids. Instructional design is one of the best deterrents to off-task behavior.

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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. Other tools that are similar to EdPuzzle are Vizia and Play-Posit.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

Since only snippets of my responses were embedded into the piece I wanted to share the specific questions that were asked and my thoughts on each. Thus, the biggest challenge I had to overcome was a fixed mindset regarding how I could use a tool like this to improve my capacity as an educational leader.

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