The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's episode, we're joined by Justin Reich, an associate professor at MIT and the author of ‘Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools.' Suppose you've wondered how to bring meaningful change to your school or classroom. Thanks so much!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Have you changed your focus? Here’s what you’ll get (the links won’t be active until the post goes live ): Speed Up and Protect Your Computer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

We are needing inspiration and simple edtech advice as shown by the top blog posts here on the Cool Cat Teacher Blog and shows this month. Top 10 Blog Posts of November 2015: The Cool Cat Teacher Blog. We have several weeks of very hard work left in December and then we have a little break.

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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

MARCH 6, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How are you doing, educators? Subscribe to the Show This week's guest Barb Flowers, an elementary school principal and seasoned educator life coach, brings 14 years of invaluable experience in education. Are you stressed? Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial intelligence is the top conversation among educators everywhere. As educators, we're at the forefront of this exciting (and scary) change with unprecedented learning opportunities (and threats.) We're trying an experiment!

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I’ve seen one tool improve student engagement in Google Classroom significantly — H?para. This blog post is sponsored by H?para. They also want one page to go to to be able to see everything. All opinions are my own. Due Date Problems.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Educators are the best! It isn't everything that was shared but some highlights. I'm collecting blogs of teachers who are in the classroom actually use AI and have practical, real examples to share. Got links for those teachers?

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 11, 2022

With each year that passes, I make a promise to myself to be more organized and change my “I don’t have time” mantra. . Here are five of the most successfully tested strategies that promise to help you save time: Plan your week . When you schedule your week, take into consideration the percentage rule.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Subscribe to the Show This week's sponsor 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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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. And if you're not careful or if the fish is unable to handle it, the shock of the temperature change could kill the fish. So, you don't get the fish ready and just dump him into the new bowl. But it wasn't.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Cool Cat Teacher, established December 9, 2005 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. After 10 years of blogging, this blog birthday has me grateful for the several million teachers who have dropped by and given my work a read. On this day in 2005, I started blogging. Who You Are.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post includes a full transcript, a pinnable (or printable) graphic, and the podcast episode. The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. Podcast Takeaway.

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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. Subscribe to the Show This week's guest Dr. Barbara Blackburn, a Top Ten Global Guru in Education, is the author of over 30 books. Included in the show notes.)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 10, 2023

That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. Technology in the classroom changed from “nice to have” to “must have”. without stopping or slowing my typing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

This month’s top blog posts here on the Cool Cat Teacher blog are a reflection of all of you beautiful, wonderful teachers out there. Thank you so much to all of you who read my blog and share these posts with others. Top 10 Posts on the Cool Cat Teacher Blog – October 2015 Edition. I’m here to help.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Q: When I type, the new words cover up everything that comes after. If yours is active and you want to change that, go to. Sign up for a new tip each week or buy the entire 169 Real-world Ways to Put Tech into Your Classroom. Today’s tip: The Insert Key. Category: Keyboarding. How do I fix that? A: Push the insert key.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today we'll dive deep into the transformative power of data analytics for your classroom! Subscribe to the Show This week's sponsor 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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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 30, 2021

However, we’ve become good at showing we have everything under control. No matter how much experience we have, planning is still daunting, especially for those who plan everything ahead for a full year. And with the multitude of changes along the way, it seems like no plan can be followed as intended anyway. Abracadabra.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2019

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Have you changed your focus? Here’s what you’ll get (the links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 11 Ways to Update Your Online Presence.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2021

Teacher Appreciation Week: The First Full Week of May. That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. ” without stopping or slowing my typing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter “In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Jay Schroder, author of “ Teach From Your Best Self, A Guide to Thriving in the Classroom. ” With this in mind, we dive into a critical yet often-neglected aspect of teaching—teacher well-being.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In fact, as I release this episode, “self-care” is the reason I did not go to #ISTELive that is this week. Self-care is a word thrown around a lot these days in education. In the real world of teaching, answers aren't always easy. Click Here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2021

There are endless backups, shares, cleanings, changed settings, and vacation messages that — if not done right — can mean big problems when you return from summer vacation. Wrapping up your school technology for the summer is as complicated as setting it up in September. Here’s a list. Check to be sure yours is active.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adobe Express in their classrooms. So, that is where I am here. Let's see how it goes! Stream by clicking here.

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MIND Research Institute

JUNE 2, 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! Welcome to the MIND Blog Rewind!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 17, 2023

That changed when U.S. Every year, the world celebrates Earth Day on April 22nd, a day the United Nations recognizes as International Mother Earth Day. It is a day to remind ourselves of the importance of clean air, fresh water, and unlittered land. Despite the questionable health of our world, we have made progress.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

Everything you want to accomplish, from buying a house to starting a business, requires some type of self-motivation. You just have to change your mindset and approach the task from a different angle. This is made easier because I received a good foundation in my school years in how to learn.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. On my blog, I recently shared 10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer. Awesome teachers connect with their students. KeKe Powell teaches second grade and has lots of ideas for ending the year and also just connecting with kids. Click Here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2020

I am so proud of how the education community has stepped up to the challenge teachers face to continue the learning despite apocalyptic changes in the delivery system. Here’s a sampling of the many and varied emails I got this past week offering help: New Remote Learning Tools and Resources. How to teach remotely. coronavirus.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students can build apps and collaboration skills at the same time. I love how my students can edit together but can also view live changes on their smartphones using a QR code demo that is still private just to them and me. Stream by clicking here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

That includes everything from Common Core to the IB philosophy, from Depth of Knowledge to Project-based Learning. That includes everything from Common Core to the IB philosophy, from Depth of Knowledge to Project-based Learning. Everything worked for a while and nothing worked in the long term. ” How can that be?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we tackle a topic that's often whispered in the hallways of schools everywhere with a mix of disdain and necessity: worksheets. I'll admit that I have often expressed my own dislike of worksheets, so much so that I rarely use them myself.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

Tech Teacher Appreciation Week: The First Full Week of May. That reticence to ask for help or request training changed about a decade ago when technology swept across the academic landscape like a firestorm: iPads and then Chromebooks became the device of choice in the classroom. Gifts tech teachers will love.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I recently wrote about this on my blog called 7 Reasons Advancement Courses Has Excellent Teacher Professional Development. Therefore, they designed events with intentionality, particularly on the first day and the last night. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 8, 2020

Reflections from the trenches From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we began distance learning, I started writing and reflecting. In this post, I am reflecting upon the last two weeks. Everything you need. I just forgot it was there. I think most of us were in denial.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What do you do when award-winning teachers tell you there is a way to save time? AI is changing rapidly, and you'll want your team to take advantage of this free course from Microsoft today. AIforEducators. I'd love to hear from you!

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