The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, host Vicki Davis sits down with Lauren Lavelle to discuss the transformative educational approach known as Genius Hour 2.0. Currently in an Instructional Technology Coach & Staff Developer role.

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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. The world of returns is perched in an ivory tower, inaccessible to most investors.

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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.” Click Here to Learn More This week's guest Stephanie spent 7.5

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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. But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. Blended learning is not new.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 23, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we continue with the series, '80 Days of AI and AI,' after a much-needed summer break, this interview with my student, William, marks a return to the learning journey. We're not just discussing it but implementing, testing, and learning from it.

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

Teachers are encouraged to promote collaboration in the classroom to achieve better learning outcomes. The consensus is that fostering student collaboration through group activities leads to more engaging and efficient learning. . However, collaborative learning is not about dividing students into groups and assigning tasks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Unaccounted time for social media and gaming usage. Some parents are beginning to see the fatigue in their children. School administrators and teachers are feeling the fatigue, as well as their jobs become increasingly dependent on computer and phone usage. Four to six hours in front of a computer for instruction.

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Digital Promise

MAY 21, 2020

Schools want to support families around science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects because these domains are engaging and capitalize on how kids naturally want to learn. But many families feel unprepared to support STEM learning. Parent-teacher communication has also been interrupted.

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Neo LMS

MAY 30, 2019

Our previous blog described the background to Finland’s successful education system and today we’ll unpack that a bit more, but also take a more detailed look at the role edtech plays in that success. In Finland, teachers are regarded as experts in their fields, and are seldom restricted by bureaucracy, scripts, standardized tests etc.

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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. Pat Yongpradit, in his role with Code.org is also working with the TeachAI initiative.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

Some are narrative; others games. Banzai is a personal finance curriculum that teaches high school and middle school students how to prioritize spending decisions through real-life scenarios and choose-your-own adventure (kind of) role playing. Do they understand the consequences of unbalanced budgets? Here are some I like.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Great reminder about the importance of play from one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors. Dispel the myth that learning only occurs in school. Many people, not just children, believe that learning only happens within the school building. Apply learning in different contexts. Learn through play. Stop running!”

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Student autonomy in the classroom is essential for efficient learning. Teachers should support and encourage it all the while without ignoring the importance of communication and teamwork. . Student autonomy in the classroom is important both for learners and teachers. Autonomous learning boosts their: .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

Some are narrative; others games. Through this interactive video game, students learn to identify advertising and understand its messages with the goal of becoming informed, discerning consumers. To win the game, they will have to answer questions like, “Who is responsible for the ad? Here are fifteen I like.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 13, 2020

Some of the issues that have emerged and are still emerging include: the social emotional health of learners, a realization that students aren’t able to be independent and self-directed learning, and an awareness of inequities that exist in the United States. Self-Determined Learning and Learner Agency.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

Over the past couple of decades, teachers have seen a new generation of students: those who have never known a world without the Internet. Today’s teachers, many of whom are digital immigrants—people who transitioned from an analog world to a digital one—must find ways to reach digital native students and their caregivers.

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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. Help this teacher out and shoot an email to vicki at coolcatteacher dot com.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Chad Collins has been with Spencer County Public Schools (KY) since 2013, first as a middle school social studies and ELA teacher, and currently as the campus Gifted and Talented Teacher for Spencer County Middle School (SCMS) as well as Spencer County Elementary School. Mercer agreed, and the course was born.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As an educator, you can play a big role in teaching young minds about the effects of global warming, increasing world population, and waste that goes into the landfills or the ocean. A few years ago, the most common way to teach and learn was based on traditional textbooks. We all need to make smarter decisions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Did you know you can use a live translator app in PTA meetings, parent teacher conferences, and presentations — that actually works? Did you know there is a tool that will translate your parent newsletters? We can do this!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2020

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Brianna, has some general observations about STEM education in 2020: Stem Education in 2020. The Role of Technology. For several years now, we observe a rapid growth of online and remote teaching, learning, and even practicing. A growing focus of schools is STEM. So, what is STEM education?

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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. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools? 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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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Below, Melissa shares advice for how teachers can facilitate these kinds of powerful collaborative learning experiences with their students. In this culminating project-based unit, students design prototypes for real users that address issues related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Neo LMS

JUNE 22, 2017

Children with ASD may not understand what teachers are asking of them, oftentimes missing the subtle nonverbal cues from teachers and fellow students. Difficulties with imaginative play can hamper a child’s interaction and integration within the class, creating frustration and further problems for both the student and the teacher.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 11, 2024

As teachers, we’re constantly exploring new avenues to enrich our professional lives and, let’s be honest, to supplement our income. This blog post is dedicated to all my fellow educators who are considering a second job. In this post, I delve into the realm of second jobs tailored for teachers. Online Tutoring 2.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 4, 2018

In recent years, many of us have heard the term STEM used in conversations about kids and the way they learn, and for good reason. This will help prepare for learning about them when thinking of a potential career. With more teachers across the U.S. 4 Tips to get your child involved in STEM learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Play Good Games, Get Great Results Game based learning in the classroom should not be worksheets with points. Here are eight ways to level up game based learning. Because, face it, many educational “games” fall short. That is what game designers mean by ‘chocolate on broccoli.’

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 22, 2020

So, do we drop the kids off at the teacher's house or what?" Being a teacher is a job that calls for superpowers -- working with groups of diverse children, yet reaching each child as an individual, cultivating, assessing, and continually expanding their learning. They are appreciating teachers even more!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 30, 2023

These can be adapted based on the age and interests of the kids involved. Are board games more fun than video games? Should students learn a musical instrument mandatory at school? Debate topics for kids is the subject of today’s post! Related: Engaging Debate Topics for Students.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 27, 2015

Recently added to the Survival Tips for Teachers ! Get your copy of The 30 Goals for Teachers or Learning to Go. Teachers often share resources with these keywords- Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and Science Technology Engineering Arts Math (STEAM/STEM). Engage parents. Empower your browser!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 23, 2023

Teaching sight words is the topic of this blog post. Through research-backed insights, this post will unpack the multifaceted world of sight words, demystifying their role in early literacy development and providing practical, effective strategies to enhance learning outcomes. So, what exactly are sight words?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

offer compelling content (this is subjective; ‘compelling’ varies teacher-to-teacher and student-to-student). positive parent reports. intuitive to use with a short learning curve. offer compelling content (this is subjective; ‘compelling’ varies teacher-to-teacher and student-to-student).

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edWeb.net

APRIL 17, 2022

Jaumeiko Coleman, Vice President of Early Literacy Impact at EVERFI, explains the Science of Reading and the critical role it plays in the early stages of brain development as children build the developmental skills necessary to connect spoken language to an alphabet to develop reading and writing skills. Watch the Recording.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2015

To turn those numbers around, parents and teachers alike are looking to technology. This goes well beyond Khan Academy’s online video training, into fantasy worlds of trolls and wizards, the type of activities most parents have tried to keep their kids away from. And that opinion doesn’t improve in high school.

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

Whether it be social media, school use or gaming, students are almost always on some sort of digital application. I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. We were what would be called the “locked-down learning” method. Where we started .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2016

Once approved, they serve for life, the hope being that this allows them to judge apolitically, based on the merits of the case rather than political leaning. It’s put out by Congress for Kids who has a great reputation for providing age-appropriate learning about the US government. But this year, an election year, is different.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

However, your role as a school district IT professional has grown more important and more difficult than simple CIPA compliance. Comprehensive web content filtering is mission-critical to effective digital learning, particularly since schools have provided devices to students for learning.

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