Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. Here’s a short list of good ESL and ELL resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. 9 Ways to Update Your Online Presence — December 14th. Regular readers of Ask a Tech Teacher know these are updated each December. Have you changed your focus?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2024

Between newsletters for parents, announcements on social media, communications for students and parents, and more, it became a challenge to demonstrate the excitement and engagement of learning through what could be boring tools. It offers an artificial intelligence tool that suggests fonts and graphics based on your uploaded design or image.

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Iterating Toward Openness

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

My blog has changed names twice over the years. Before I had a “real” blog, I published random thoughts on whatever personal website my then-current university would give me access to, starting in 1993. In the early 2000s, Brian Lamb introduced me to RSS and Moveable Type and I put down some blog roots at reusability.org.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 5, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Last March I made my first custom GPT to assess project-based learning activities. So, on today's show, I talk about how I introduce this tool (as an “app” in a way that doesn't anthropomorphize the tool in any way). It's a tool.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 17, 2016

Educational Blogs are simply brilliant. Below I have listed 10 Blogs that are fantastic and will give you lots of new things to try. Remember to hit the follow button when you get to the blog, so you get an update every time the author posts. 2) Mr P’s ICT Blog. 9) Teaching Using Web Tools.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 17, 2016

Educational Blogs are simply brilliant. Below I have listed 10 Blogs that are fantastic and will give you lots of new things to try. Remember to hit the follow button when you get to the blog, so you get an update every time the author posts. 2) Mr P’s ICT Blog. 9) Teaching Using Web Tools.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2012

It was in March of 2009 that I decided to give this social networking tool Twitter a try. At the time I was skeptical about whether my time was going to be well spent posting updates in 140 characters and whether or not people would actually care or be interested in what I was doing. Why do I blog? So what changed?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As I listened to the keynote by Sam Altman of OpenAI, they unveiled some amazing things three days a go, one of which is the ability to make your own GPT. Many of these tools are just so helpful! Just talk to the creation tool like you would chat GPT.

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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. If you update your Windows, you may have it. See Windows Insider Blog.]

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

Having the right gadgets and tools plays a pivotal role in academic success and setting a strong foundation for your professional life. As students, technology aids in learning, research, and collaboration, while in the professional realm, it becomes a tool for productivity, communication, and innovation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2022

Each time I update it, I include a list of what has changed since the last update, something like: Windows updated its platform—twice. Education is focused on college and career with tech an organic, transformative tool. They want to use them as learning tools. I author a K-12 Technology Curriculum.

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Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

Schools have recognized the benefits of nurturing a partnership with students’ families and are constantly looking for tech solutions to support their cause, such as: Video conferencing tools. With tools such as Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet, teachers can organize virtual meetings to mimic face-to-face ones.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2024

I downloaded the auto-updates to my PC and it hasn’t worked right since. System Restore is a recovery tool for Windows that allows you to reverse certain kinds of changes made to the operating system. Today’s tip: Fix computer with system restore Category: Problem-solving Q: My computer no longer runs right. What do I do?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog will go over the highlights of gesture recognition, viewing all of the breakout rooms from the main room. There's also a new (kinda creepy) Sales tool that I've heard will lead into education at some point and my concerns about that.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The conversation provided the spark for this blog post. Technology Station : Here is a great way to integrate digital literacy and acquire data using adaptive tools when appropriate. Use tablets or computers with ed-tech tools focused on ELA skills, such as letter recognition, phonics games, or digital storytelling tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 30, 2024

Filters and presets are handy tools for quickly establishing a distinctive style that aligns with your artistic vision. Automatic Photo Editing : Modern editing tools offer automatic options for tasks like exposure correction and color balancing. Adjusting colors can evoke warmth and nostalgia or even create a surreal atmosphere.

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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. 11 Ways to Update Your Online Presence. Today: 11 Ways to Update Your Online Presence. Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Examples include high-tech tools like alerting devices and low-tech ones like Braille and pencil grips. These tools have features that support focus and organization for better classroom engagement. For example, students with dyslexia can use a text-to-speech tool to improve their reading comprehension.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2021

Scapple- -downloaded tool. Click here for updates. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2023

The main principles of AI tools are aimed at learning, self-correction, and reasoning. When we talk about learning, these tools can acquire and process new experiences as well as create new behavior models. These are just some of the benefits that are compelling education providers to adopt AI.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 30, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In an old book from England entitled The Wonderful Window , we see an incredible principle: A London clerk worked in a drab office in the rundown part of the city in an office overlooking the slums. Have thy tools ready: God will find thee work.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The Cool Cat Teacher Blog From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. January 2016 was an epic month here with a reach of over 200,000 views between this blog, my blogspot blog, and vickidavis.me. Top Blog Posts of January 2016. I am constantly updating this resource guide!

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In my recent experiments with Voice ChatGPT during my daily commutes, I've discovered some fascinating insights and practical applications for educators. Blog post coming, and we’ll see what you think.) I need to answer in small snippets.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2023

When digital tools are intentionally integrated, students are able to produce tangible evidence of their conceptual comprehension, develop a range of competencies, illustrate the construction of new knowledge, and become self-directed in their learning. Below you can view the updated image.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

We want simple tools that are easy to use. 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. Padlet is a useful tool. I’m here to help.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

I often hear from 2nd grade parents that their children know more than they do (I’m talking MS Office, internet use, maneuvering through the internet, and online tools). Be a negotiator You need parental buy-in on tech ed, but it may be outside their comfort zone. Here are some ideas: Have your door always open. Any questions?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Perhaps the first thing teachers, students, and just about anyone who has used Chat GPT thinks is, "Oh no, we're in trouble. We also understand that many students have used these tools for assignments without disclosing their use of AI.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2022

I update these suggestions every few years to remind teachers there are easy ways to techify your lessons even on a tight schedule. Even the ones who love it put in lots of extra time to do one or more of the following: learn tech tools and then teach their students. learn tech tools only to discover it’s not what they need.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2015

A Weekly Roundup of What's Being Talked About in my PLN This week, an inspirational blog post inspired by a cellist who played on through the bombing of Sarajevo tops the list of blogs this week. I used the statistics of traffic on my blog for the blog posts. Top 10 Blog Posts This Week. 41m3YkH0t7.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2022

110 lesson plans by topic, tool, and grade. For updates to list or more, check the Ask a Tech Teacher resource pages for ‘Lesson Planning’ What’s your favorite place to get help on lesson planning? Standards Planner –drag-drop resources to customized schedule (free or fee). TES –create digital lesson plans quickly.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2023

Here’s an update on this popular post to reflect what my grad students tell me they now face. Key characteristics of teaching today include: Technology integration: Utilizing technology in the classroom to enhance learning experiences, such as interactive multimedia, online resources, educational apps, and digital tools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. For each class, I have three things I have to do each day: lesson plans in Chalk , Google classroom assignments updated, and then I have to go back and grade the work for the day. As a parent, I wouldn't say I liked surprises.

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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. If you are interested in this topic, you can sign up to participate or get updates. An organization called TeachAI.org says it is going to facilitate those conversations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2022

I would discover what seemed to be a fantastic tool (maybe from FreeTech4Teachers , Eric Curts, or one of the other tech ed blogs I follow), give it about five minutes to prove itself, and then, depending upon that quick review, either dig deeper or move on. For more complicated tools, how steep is the learning curve ?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 22, 2022

If you read our article on teaching social media awareness , you may be looking for online tools to teach students about this subject. Always check our resources pages for updates to links. Here are some we recommend: #Hashtag You’re It –video; your hashtags may reveal more than you think. We do that about once a year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Edutopia thinks they’re due for an update. Grading Apps, Tools, and Resources We Love. K-12 grading hasn’t changed a lot in decades. Here’s an eye-opening article on three grading practices that should be overhauled: Teacher: Reconsider these traditional grading practices. 12 Fresh Ways to Assess Student Learning.

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