The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

Do you have students at many grade levels in your classroom? eSpark is a free no-prep solution that teachers of math and reading at the elementary level need to try. I recommend that Math and Language Arts teachers of elementary-aged students check out eSpark. Do you find it hard to differentiate? What is a Quest?

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

At Val Verde Unified School District, Darren Crist’s classroom was the first with a 3D printer. “I They came back already knowing how to use programs and what it can do and can’t do,” says Crist, a special education teacher at the district’s elementary school. I told my kids it was coming. We went on Christmas break.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Helen Kardiasmenos uses games to teach almost every subject in her early elementary classroom in Australia. Helen Kardiasmenos is an Innovative classroom and online educator located in Sydney, Australia. In today’s episode, she shares what she’s doing and how her students are learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Emily Lynch talks about how to use iPads in the classroom to differentiate instruction. Today as our ongoing spotlight this week on K-2 education, we focus on iPads with younger students and differentiating instruction with them. Emily Lynch is a third-grade teacher at Meadowbrook Elementary in the North Kansas City School District.

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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? Today will be a refreshing encouragement for educators everywhere. This is a great show for teachers to see balance and encouragement so they can be their best in the classroom. Are you stressed? With a Ph.D.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Reading instruction can be challenging when a teacher has many different ability levels in her classroom. Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. Dr. Robb has written more than 25 books on reading but also takes 3-4 months each school year as a classroom teacher. eSpark is free forever for teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive in!

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA – In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize elementary math education in the post-pandemic era , Carnegie Learning has launched ClearMath Elementary , its first core elementary math solution.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Post by ETT Instructor Shawn O’Neill As educators we know that incorporating STEM into our elementary classrooms has benefits that reach far beyond just science and mathematics. (1) Many would argue that this change begins in our elementary schools. between now and 2031. (2) between now and 2031. (2) 9 July, 2018.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter First-grade teacher Danielle Moore has worked with early elementary and kindergarten students as she helps them amplify their voice. Related Resources Flipgrid is an amazing tool to use for anything and everything in the classroom. Danielle shows us how.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

Entrepreneurship education benefits students from all socioeconomic backgrounds because it teaches kids to think outside the box and nurtures unconventional talents and skills. But elementary school-age kids do have the natural curiosity, imagination, drive, and ability to come up with innovative ways to change the world for the better.

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Waterford

MARCH 16, 2021

Teachers, we know how hard it can be to plan remote activities that are engaging and educational. Luckily, there are plenty of Internet resources available at your fingertips—with options for both synchronous and asynchronous learning-based classrooms. 25 Online Educational Activities for Classrooms.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). However, over the last two years, students of all ages have experienced widespread disruption and uncertainty in their education experience. Mixing education and entertainment in the classroom. Video classes.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As educators, our goal is to shape our students’ lives by teaching them in ways that produce well rounded individuals. Whether STEAM education is new to you or you’re already familiar with it, it’s a great way to excite students about learning. He said there is no place for art in STEM education. Well, I disagree!

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2023

At ISTELive 23’s opening mainstage event, featured speakers sat down for a chat about the challenges around representation and getting more Black educators—particularly Black male educators—into classrooms. Back in the 1800s, in this city, Caroline LeCount said we need more Black educators for Black children,” El-Mekki said.

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User Generated Education

JULY 12, 2020

I am planning to do anti-racist activities with my elementary students (5th and 6th graders) this coming fall. It’s important for parents and for educators to be intentional about preparing our young people for the world that they are inheriting and living in. I bought a set for my classroom.) Introduction. I Am Poems.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Elementary school classrooms do not naturally lend themselves to a flipped or blended environment for a number of reasons. Blended or flipped environments also are not ideal in an elementary school setting because so much of teaching in these grades is dependent on modelling and direction. A resounding YES! K12reader.com.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 21, 2022

This post was originally created and posted on the website TeacherCast Educational Network. Have you ever thought about what you would do if you oversaw your very own elementary school? According to USNews.com, Fickett Elementary School features a staff/student ratio of 12:1 and is ranked #25 in Atlanta Public Schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! This episode is more than just a podcast; it's a glimpse into the future of education with AI. Today I'm talking about how I'm using AI in my classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be blocked?

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2017

After diving into research and applying what she learned, Felicia and her elementary students have left behind a traditional way of teaching math and awakened to the exciting possibilities. ” In today’s show, we’ll discuss: The types of activities done in her classroom. She set about to find answers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Figjam is part of the Adobe Figma suite of tools and is free for educators and their students. Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? How do you set up a Figma/ Figjam education account? What is Figjam?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2018

Some elementary classrooms are using self-directed badges for competency acquisition by students. On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program. Open Badges in Elementary School. What are open badges, and how does this work with elementary kids?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Rayna Freedman inspires her elementary students with a spy-themed classroom experience that runs throughout the year. Learn how she does it and why in this fun Wonderful Classroom Wednesday. The Secret Agents of Jordan/Jackson Elementary School” in Early Childhood Education Today. Secret Agency on Education World.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

When Dr. Novak and I started writing our new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom, we anticipated that teachers outside of English Language Arts would take one look at the title and assume that the book was not intended for them. The lack of focus on writing in education is baffling, given the positive impacts of writing on learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 4, 2017

Today Rayna Freedman @rlfreedm has a student classroom blog that will completely blow you away! Google Classroom. Rayna Freedman @rlfreedm has been teaching for 17 years at the Jordan/Jackson Elementary school and has been blogging with students in the 4th and 5th grade. Scroll down to see pictures of Rayna’s classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Educators desperately want and need support. Without a doubt, this will be and has been, more time consuming for educators. There are many strategies that educators were implementing well before the pandemic that hold more value now. The elementary teachers are also using both Seesaw and Canvas to promote voice.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 25, 2023

Ice breaker activities for elementary students is the topic of our post today! As a former teacher and a current educator, I’ve always been passionate about creating an environment that encourages children to open up and build strong bonds with each other. This can help them familiarize themselves with the classroom setup.

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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! So, yesterday I asked educators on “X” (the new rebranded, Twitter, I guess) to share where they are learning about AI. (The Donnie Piercey sat down with Bob Greenberg of Brainwaves to talk about AI in the Classroom.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

Years ago I brought board games into my classroom. The kids could remain on Google Meet while they played and discussed multiplayer games such as Among Us, Fortnite Creative mode (I couldn’t ethically agree to violent games in a classroom setting), Roblox, and Rocket League. As a kid growing up, I loved board games.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Each week a master math teacher from Math Amigos comes to my GT classroom for an hour to present conceptual math problems. I was personally excited as this was a true example of my penchant for student voice and choice (for more about this see my blog post, Today’s Education Should Be About Giving Learners Voice and Choice ).

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Math posters for classroom are the topic of our blog post today f you’re like me, you know how game-changing a well-placed poster can be for engaging students and reinforcing key concepts. But with a deluge of educational posters flooding the market, how do you pick the ones that truly enrich your teaching space? A big plus?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Karen Lirenman ( @ KLirenman ) and Kristen Wideen ( @ mrswideen ) have written the definitive book on using iPads in the elementary classroom, Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning in the Classroom. Today’s show will help settle the dust and bring clarity to iPads in the elementary classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2022

When I grew up, teachers ran the classroom and parents stepped back, but a lot has changed in thirty years. Most schools are again open, but parents found that their children learn better when education is a three-legged stool: Parents, teachers, and kids. If you aren’t an educator, many of the tips below will still apply.

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: Why should schools care about diversity in the classroom? Schools embrace diversity in the classroom when they acknowledge these differences by prioritizing inclusivity. Research from the Brown Center for Education Policy at Brookings found that Black students are 5.8

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