Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2024

Vacations, conferences, PD–all these take us away from our primary functions and the environment where we are most comfortable delivering our best work. I thought about this when I read an article by a technical subject teacher (math, I think) pulled away from his class for a conference. Life often interferes with work.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

You’ll learn by doing, just as we teach students. Yes, they might want/need the time for planning or meetings, but the benefit to students of this team approach is tremendous. Develop troubleshooting skills to address issues that arise during lessons or when students encounter difficulties with software or hardware.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2024

Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools In recent years, mindfulness has gained significant traction, not just in adults’ lives but also in educational settings. Incorporating mindfulness practices in schools has proven beneficial for students’ well-being, emotional regulation, and academic success.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 13, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students, parents, and teachers have social emotional learning skills that are needed in today’s climate. Dr. Amy Cranston helps us understand how we can help our children (and families and schools) make it through this difficult time.

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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. Stream by clicking here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Education is no longer contained within classroom walls or the physical site of a school building. Learning isn’t confined to the eight hours between the school bell’s chimes or the struggling budget of an underfunded program. How do you do it, in your school? It didn’t work. It’s easier than you think.

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Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

Schools have always pleaded for parental involvement in the educational process and the teacher-parent relationship as the ground for academic development and emotional balance of students. With the help of technology, schools are able to maintain the channels of communication open and this was more so seen during online schooling.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 14, 2022

Most schools have now reopened, and students across the nation and the world are back to learning in person. Plenty of schools still follow a hybrid model, and some students who fared better in remote learning conditions have stuck with virtual classrooms. What does a productive home learning space look like? .

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Page, a former Milken National Educator of the Year with 15 years of experience in the education field. Blog: [link] Twitter: @FinEdchat Instagram: @FinEdchat Linked In: @FinEdchat ?️

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The 100th day of school is a special milestone celebrated in many educational institutions around the world. It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100. History Research what happened the hundredth year of your home country’s existence.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If parents don’t value tech, students won’t. I schedule this after school while parents are waiting for their children to finish enrichment classes or sports. If parents are confused by what you teach, they will pass that on to their children. Be open to parents. Answer their questions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 22, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Children need social and emotional learning skills to cope. In this post, I’ll share how we can help students volunteer from home. Volunteering opportunities are one of the easiest ways to make SEL actionable at home.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 11, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The current education climate has created unique social emotional challenges for students, parents, and teachers alike. That’s why I’m excited to highlight the WE Schools Program , made possible by The Allstate Foundation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we're diving deep into a crucial topic for every student but often overlooked in the curriculum: financial literacy. Podcast Episode Stream by clicking here.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. They relied on videos out of necessity to explain concepts and model strategies while students learned from home. Video puts the student in control of the pace at which they consume and process new information.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It also provides greater access options to students living in rural areas or experiencing mobility challenges. However, for students living with neurodivergent traits, e-learning can be problematic. Neurodivergence covers a range of students whose cognitive or neurological functioning operates differently from the majority.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The metrics behind rankings are good to check, but might not accurately reflect what students are looking for. These are important, but they don’t show the little things about each person’s experiences or the important parts of schooling that can make a big difference in your personal and professional growth.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 31, 2020

Elyse Eidman-Aadahl from the National Writing Project Teaches Us How From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Writing has a powerful place in our classrooms right now. It is foldable but also stands up so each student’s whiteboard can be seen in your online classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 1, 2024

Here are ideas from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Facing Fourth Grade: Tips for Parents Dealing with Academic and Social Challenges As our kids step into fourth grade, it’s a big deal! From helping with tough math problems to supporting them through friendship ups and downs, fourth grade brings its share of hurdles.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Don Goble created a passion project for him and his students during distance learning. Some schools, districts, and organizations allow credit for listening to podcasts. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2023

When I first wrote this article seven years ago, remote teaching was something done on snow days, teaching from home short-changed student learning, and parents were too busy to get involved in their child’s education. Here’s an update on this popular post to reflect what my grad students tell me they now face.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Montana State Teacher of the Year, Dylan Huisken talks about online distance education learning. He shares how he is connecting with students during the Coronavirus crisis as students and teachers stay home and work to connect for learning in Montana.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter These conversations need to happen. Including Real Classroom Teachers, Administrators, and Parents, and an Agile Curriculum is Considered I also hope that classroom teachers and school administrators are included. They are vulnerable.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter On a Friday, we had school in our physical building. By Monday, we had more students in our online school that we had on the previous Friday. Some schools, districts, and organizations allow credit for listening to podcasts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I've been working on a big project and am very busy, but I have been studying the changes in Windows 11 Copilot, released on Tuesday, September 26, and wanted to share them with you. See Windows Insider Blog.] How Do I get Copilot?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As I was grading my student’s web pages today, one student’s goals struck me. This eighth grader has been taught financial skills at home, but not all students are so fortunate. EVERFI sponsored this post.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2023

Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. There are several great programs available to guide students through this process ( Common Sense’s Digital Passpor t, Carnegie CyberAcademy , K-8 Digital Citizenship ). How is being a citizen of the internet the same/different than my home town?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 16, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter High school junior Jameson Cohen was looking forward to Spring Baseball Season. When he found out he’d be spending it at home, he turned it into a season of giving back. How are you connecting? All opinions are my own and that of the guest.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Social-emotional learning is a vital part of health and wellness. Today’s guest has some free word of the day SEL workouts for students. Some schools, districts, and organizations allow credit for listening to podcasts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Learn about 16 Free Resources for Schools Who Are Closing Due to Coronavirus Get prepared now. Learn more here.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 5, 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! million students.

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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

MAY 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post will give some recommendations about what you need to do to feel rejuvenated and point to some courses that will help you do that. Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. Personal interests engage students in learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today I showed seventh graders Chat GPT-4. I asked them how it made them feel as they watched it write an endearing story about a boy and his Alaskan husky who saved their village from the salt monster. JP – 7th Grade Student Wow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Jotform Sign is perfect for any public or private school looking for a way to easily and automatically create legally binding documents with signatures. As with most Jotform tools, completing the form is intuitive, based on drag-and-drop fields that you choose from as you build your document. 600+ templates to choose from.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 4, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Working at home changes us. It has undoubtedly changed me as has the time away from the physical presence of my students and colleagues. Here are the 8 Productivity Tools and Tips I’ve started using while working from home.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2022

I learned to keep my school work at school and find personal time at home with my family. You may need to work at home sometimes, but I recommend not making it a habit. Take time to get to know your students. Investing your time in understanding and taking care of your students will going to pay you ten folds off.

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