EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. With powerful publication and distribution tools within reach, blogs remain one of the most potent ways to spread your ideas and thoughts. A Must-Read blog for us is one that offers interesting thoughts, unique ideas, useful information and remains regularly updated and active.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 28, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Like it or not, blended learning is here to stay. Today, virtual trainer and Class Tech Tips guru Monica Burns talks about what we need to be learning over the summer so we can be healthier and more successful in the fall no matter what we face.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 26, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The last few weeks of school can be the hardest – even in a face to face classroom. Today, Mary Howard, a sixth-grade science teacher in New York, talks about how we can engage kids in distance learning. Are there kids who are just missing?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter New Hampshire State Teacher of the Year 2020, Kim Piper, works within the prison population of the state. Sponsor: My friend Kasey Bell writes the Shake Up Learning Blog. Right now, Kasey is offering her Google classroom master class 50% off.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 2, 2021

Whether we are in virtual, hybrid, or in-person learning, it is important to have a variety of tools that help us transition between these spaces and expand the when and where learning happens. In what ways can I use digital tools to design more active learning experiences for my students? Breakout rooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2024

The Acid Rain (what happens when normal rain becomes loaded with offensive chemicals and scalds the skin) Program obtained emission reductions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. When they leave school to work in an office that offers styrofoam cups, they’ll bring their own mug. This is more than straws.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

Tuesday, April 20 at 7 pm ET join us for the free webinar From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. As we do this, we want to examine the research and apply it to what we are doing in schools now. There are right and wrong ways to work with our students and help them learn.

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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. Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning. Register for this free micro-course.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2021

Episode 715 with Emma Tagariello From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. School counselors and teachers are working to creatively and authentically connect with students in both face to face, distance, and hybrid environments. Even in face to face, we’re still at a distance.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Sponsor: Planboard & Chalk As we prepare to teach in a blended or distance learning environment, a rock-solid lesson planner is a must. Wherever I work, my lesson plans are with me. several other learning communities. Link to graduate work and experience: [link] Blog: www.rdene915.com ambassador for ?several

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We can separate in physical distance, but we don’t have to be apart in heart. First, let me tell you how I learned the lesson of staying away from people back in December. But it is what I have to endure. We have work to do to level up.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the nicest advantages that some students enjoyed about the spring version of online learning was the relaxation of the bell schedule. Read more: From normal to better: Using what we’ve learned to improve education. The unintended consequence of all-day synchronous distance learning may be screen fatigue.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Still, teachers are tirelessly putting in their best effort to make distance learning work for their students. Although even the youngest children are adept with technology for entertainment, students in early elementary grades need significant support to use technology for learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

One of the joys and challenges of blogging regularly is trying to come up with original content that has substance. Without these opportunities of working side by side with educators, I would have run out of things to write about years ago. However, this doesn’t imply that it is still easy to come up with blog ideas.

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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. When Google Was Going to Be the End of Education I prompted the image creation tool from Open AI to create a knight in blue armor with a heart on his shield standing guard and this is what it created. What's next?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

” She studied students displaced after Hurricane Maria and what helped them resume schooling successfully. .” ” She studied students displaced after Hurricane Maria and what helped them resume schooling successfully. Wherever I work, my lesson plans are with me. And as I said, Planboard is FREE for teachers.

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Neo LMS

MAY 12, 2020

While this sudden turn of events has caused much anxiety for both teachers and learners, there have been valuable lessons learned about how we can leverage technology to benefit education. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning. What do we use? How do we learn to do this?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Oregon was one of the earliest states to have to release students to learn from home. How are teachers handling things during coronavirus distance learning? Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning.

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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 life, we have to control what we can and we have to trust the rest to the Divine. I just forgot it was there. Everything you need. Breathe it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If you follow me on Instagram , or my writer’s blog, WordDreams , you already saw this tip! What’s your favorite tech tip for your classroom? You can find her resources at Structured Learning. This is a very cool tip: Track anything with Apple Air Tags. Good to know!

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

No matter if you’re working on a computer, browsing social media, or reading this post, your eyes are constantly exposed to the glare of digital devices. What is Blue Light and Why is It Bad for You? What is Digital Eye Strain? What is Eye Care Technology?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

From the simple strategy of Think/Pair/Share to the more complex approach of a Socratic Dialogue, conversations between students have become an essential part of the learning process. What does a teacher do, then, when some or all of the students are online? Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

A few weeks ago, I published a blog titled “ 8 Ideas Designed to Engage Students In Active Learning Online.” ” I had several elementary teachers request that I work on a similar blog focused on younger learners. Dedicate time during a virtual conferencing session for the groups to share their work.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 26, 2020

We’ve also seen teachers embrace edtech and make great progress in their efforts of offering quality distance learning. Mostly, we’ve seen educators turn to disaster-proof methods of teaching, proving that learning can and does continue. Read more: Why e-learning is key to building disaster-proof education.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Manus shares how these Edcamps supported her practice and work with other educators, and we look forward to the launch of our next Edcamp: Powerful Learning at Home session on November 21. . Were my students really learning anything? I was hungry for learning and connecting somehow with something different.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As an educator, he worked in the Office of Education Ministry and thus had a broad view of the pandemic’s impact on Argentina. As it was, Italy also had similar issues with distance learning. The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Italian Learning Ecosystems: the School Teachers’ Perspective at the steady state.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. As teachers, we need to constantly refresh and update topics to improve our distance learning skills.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

An Interview and Demo Interview with Nira Sheleg From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers who want to upload “packets” and make them easy for self grading will find a friend in Wizer.me. I’ll also give you a written overview of what Wizer does. To call Wizer.me

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Neo LMS

MAY 7, 2020

But, you still need a little help navigating the seas of e-learning. So, here’s actionable advice that you can use as a compass as you create a productive system for online learning. We’ll explore the following: Long-term e-learning vs emergency remote teaching. What’s on the horizon of remote education? Let’s set sail!

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Why I Use Chalk and Planboard for Planning Now From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter It’s no surprise that the pandemic has caused a lot of headaches for educators. What exactly was the purpose of some things we taught in our school? What did students learn and gain from our lessons?

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Online learning has become a prevalent part of the educational landscape. It enables learning to continue when distancing is a necessity. However, for students living with neurodivergent traits, e-learning can be problematic. Learning difficulties like dyslexia form part of this definition, too. of lesson planning.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 17, 2022

I’ve discussed experiential learning in The Imperative of Experiential and Hands-On Learning and the lesson I describe in this post meets the characteristics I described in that blog post: In an effort to engage students both in a STEM activity and learn more about the Olympics, I created a lesson on bobsledding.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

We educators understand online learning, probably have taken classes this way, but we haven’t yet wrapped our brains around how to make it work in OUR classes. In fact, the biggest question I get from teachers in my online classes and on my blog is: “How do I do it?” What can they do to make that happen?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Lots of anecdotal evidence is floating around, but right now, we need answers for what produces strong student engagement. In this blog post, I’ll share my observations and give you links to the report so you can read it for yourself.

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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. What does authentic STEM learning at home look like?

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With the start of a new year, it is always a great time to explore new ideas or try some new methods that may be a bit different from what we have traditionally done. Virtual Reality learning experiences in the classroom and beyond. They become curious about learning, share their ideas, make predictions or create with the tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2022

The rapid growth of technology and industrialization has deteriorated the quality of what is core (and free) to humanity on Earth – air and water. Here are 3 simple ways to live responsibly with nature: Observe and learn. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Why live responsibly. Live cooperatively.

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