The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators constantly seek new ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences. Note: If you’re new to ChatGPT, start with my blog post on What is ChatGPT ? This post assumes you know a little about what ChatGPT is.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In a world where the mental health of our youth is becoming an increasingly pressing concern, Dr. Brian Smith's podcast couldn't come at a more critical time. But what exactly are these five essential ingredients for nurturing student well-being?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How are you doing, educators? Learn how to set boundaries, embrace self-care, and manage your mindset to transform stress into strength. Learn how to set boundaries, embrace self-care, and manage your mindset to transform stress into strength.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. In the digital age, using your voice has taken on a whole new meaning. With powerful publication and distribution tools within reach, blogs remain one of the most potent ways to spread your ideas and thoughts. juliet.vanwage…. Sun, 04/29/2018 - 20:12. Content Subtype.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 18, 2022

Online learning has been on the rise for a while, but it became the norm for almost everyone at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. While most students have returned to in-person learning, many have remained in the online classroom. So, what can you do to connect with students in the online classroom?

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Neo LMS

MARCH 29, 2022

You ensure long-lasting results by having a clear view of what you want to achieve in your classroom. Today, it’s more important than ever to equip students with future-ready skills they can leverage later in their personal and professional lives. . What are SMART learning objectives?

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Students experience learning differently. Teachers will always have students who can’t finish tasks in due time, find it challenging to focus throughout a class, work slowly or inconsistently, or have difficulties following multi-step directions. Helping the slow-working students in your classroom.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2022

Even though we may have fully returned to in-person teaching, we’re still using technology in our classes. For this reason, the following checklist will help you get ready for school and cover all the steps to take, online and offline, for a stress-free school year. . Add lessons to your classes. Organize classes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In addition to the podcast, I've included some inspiring poems, quotes, and a video from the day I learned to walk this past May. Advancement Courses for Your Summer PD. Self-care is a word thrown around a lot these days in education. Click Here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. WORD Workouts are a fantastic way to help students connect with their emotions. Additionally, these quick lessons promote student social emotional health. Furthermore, better coping can open up the door to better learning as well.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 5, 2021

At some point in the story, Dorothy sets off to find the famous Wizard of Oz and her journey begins with a first step on the Yellow Brick Road. The Yellow Brick Road is the perfect metaphor for each student’s learning path until they finish school. Why each student needs a personalized learning path.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 30, 2021

As a teacher, one of the greatest joys is seeing your students’ eyes light up when they learn something new. We’ve all had that teacher who made us like a subject simply because their personality and enthusiasm were enough to spark an interest in anything. Others might be more comfortable with remote learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jillian DuBois talks about her end of the school year and from the conversation we have twelve inspiring ideas for classrooms everywhere including: How to Use the element of surprise in learning. How to know children even in a very large class.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today’s show, Barbara Blackburn shares the concept of rigor in education. We discuss how rigor is not about making things harder for students but about setting high expectations and providing support to help students achieve those expectations.

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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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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Let’s face it: not all edtech is created equal, so they can’t all have a great impact on student learning and school outcomes. First of all, edtech itself is not a fad. Plus, students need to learn how to use technology to reach their goals in the classroom and beyond. Did they get outstanding results?

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Neo LMS

JUNE 21, 2022

Academic achievement is the final goal of a student’s educational journey. However, to reach optimal results, students need several skills such as critical thinking, planning, self-monitoring, and problem-solving that they develop throughout their educational process. What are the most important executive functioning skills?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers. Click Here to Get Your Free Account. Lumio sponsored this episode.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Naturally, this posed some challenges for many teachers, especially those who weren’t used to using edtech tools such as a learning management system (LMS ) or a video conferencing platform to deliver educational content. At the same time, technology is a vehicle for innovation, effective learning, and student empowerment.

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Neo LMS

JULY 9, 2020

For many educators and students, this has been a bumpy road. But teachers are resourceful, students are resilient, and education can’t just stop. No matter how things will look like this fall, online instruction and learning will most probably be a significant part of education from now on. Don’t ask for too much at one time!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2023

Therefore, traditional schools should change their mindsets, adopt tech and adapt it for the classroom or risk getting left behind in the race to enhance students’ math learning experience. But to encourage school administration boards to make this integration, they must first know the advantages of tech in math education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. EVERFI - Free Digital Lessons for All Ages Want to prepare your students for career and life success but short on time?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. The benefit of assigning video instruction for homework is that students can control the time, place, and pace of the learning experience when they watch the video at home.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The harsh reality of classroom life is that students and teachers both report lower motivation and morale right now. We must reengage students! SEL games can help you teach social-emotional learning skills and life skills. Games can help us!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2023

The first big tip: College is not like High School. It helps boost your independence and self-discipline to tackle the difficulties you might encounter while giving you a holistic view of the whole preparation process. It enables you to choose a learning institution depending on your strengths.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2023

Purpose Driven Learning (or PDL) is a concept coined by Michael Matera and Adam Moreno to summarize the philosophy that each learner’s inner strengths can be unlocked by focusing with purpose and drive. With PDL, resources are relevant, lessons are personalized, and real-life connections are placed under a bright light.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The time for financial literacy and real-world learning is now. I encourage teachers and administrators to check out Everfi and figure out the best fit for their curriculum needs when you are in an in-person or remote environment. Grade Level: 6-8.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

Summer is always a good opportunity to explore new ideas, particularly ideas for boosting student engagement or perhaps taking some risks with trying something a bit different in our classrooms. We don’t have to be the experts; we just need to know enough to get our students started exploring and creating with AI.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How do we accelerate learning? The US Department of Education Roadmap for Reopening Safely says that “accelerated learning provides opportunities for students to learn at grade level rather than through tracking or remediation….”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2022

How to incorporate podcasting into your curriculum this school year. School is almost back in session and educators are busy working on curriculum for the upcoming school year that will challenge students, improve their communication skills and provide a platform to express their thoughts and interests. Why podcasting?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Choosing your summer PD is essential as we look forward to the fall. Just as we discuss personalizing learning for students, we as teachers have a responsibility to personalize learning for ourselves. Areas of Concern.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Student autonomy in the classroom is essential for efficient learning. Students need to be able to learn at their own pace to better grasp and retain information Self-paced, personalized learning allows them to gradually accumulate knowledge and competencies according to their needs and level. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today, Dean Shareski, the author of Embracing a Culture of Joy brings his perspective to the challenges of modern living and learning. Advancement Courses for Your Summer PD. On my blog, I recently shared 10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 23, 2021

If there’s anything we have learned from the past year’s events, it’s that well-being is now more important than ever. In truth, we can’t ask students to do great in any circumstances. An emotionally literate person is self-aware, self-motivated, more empathetic, and can better relate to others.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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. Advancement Courses Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. Social-Emotional Learning.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

So, existing in this environment, working, learning, doing business, communicating just like we do in real life make us citizens of this digital world. As digital citizens, we have both rights and obligations and that is why learning more about the concept of digital citizenship is crucial. The 9 elements of Digital Citizenship.

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