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How to Improve Google Classroom & Remote Learning Experiences with Kasey Bell

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How to Improve Google Classroom & Remote Learning Experiences with Kasey Bell Teaching online is challenging for many teachers. para Google Classroom is great, but as education standards evolve, there are a few things lacking. Sponsor: H?para

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Beyond Homework: The Evolution of the Flipped Classroom

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

As the landscape of education continues to evolve in response to global disruptions and digital advancements, blended learning models have surged in popularity. However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework? Some teachers do not assign homework.

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4 Social Emotional Learning Strategies to Use in the Classroom Now

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 18, 2021

In today’s show, Robin Fox shares four techniques you can use in your face-to-face or distance classroom to connect with your student’s social and emotional lives. She reminds us that student emotions are constantly in motion but we have to help them so we can unlock their ability to live better lives, listen, and learn.

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A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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#EDvice: Interest Powers Learning and Outcomes

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2023

Humans crave a deep connection when it comes to learning something new, especially if they initially don't see any value in what's being taught or facilitated. In the absence of authentic meaning there is a tendency to disconnect or go off task, putting the learning experience at hand in jeopardy of not being successful.

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What is classroom culture? How do I create classroom culture?

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2022

Classroom culture defines your classroom. You can feel a classroom culture, but what is a classroom culture? How do you build a positive classroom culture? In this show, Andrew Sharos, author of Finding Lifelifes: A Practical Tale about Teacher and Mentors , shares how to create a thriving classroom culture.

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10 Ways to Use Tract for Personalized Project Based Learning in Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Tract can engage students and get them excited about learning. Tract is a personalized Project-Based Learning (PBL) platform with rich, individualized projects for students that can be tracked and managed from a centralized teacher dashboard. Help Students Choose their Own Learning Path. Tract sponsored this blog post.

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Developing Learning Walk Protocols

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

As a leader, you can control whether you make the time to visit classrooms to provide valuable feedback to your staff. It is hard to debate the value of learning walks when it comes to improving practice. When I facilitate learning walks with leaders that I support, I keep my list to five (5).

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Re-Thinking the Learning Environment

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2021

There is always a great deal of focus on the why, how, and what in relation to standards, curriculum, and essential concepts when it comes to learning. Accomplishing this feat also requires educators to take into account when and where students learn. In this post, I am going to focus on where learning can and should happen.

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How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

Paolo Tolomeo gets kids excited about learning math and language arts by sailing the 7 seas. Learn how it does it, how he keeps on track with lessons, and how to avoid common mistakes when adding gamification to your classroom. So, go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat to learn more and use the code COOL20.

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How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2024

Today's episode features my friend Alefiya Master, the CEO of MAD-Learn, and the sponsor of today's show. We discuss the transformative role of app-building, collaborative learning, design thinking, and the importance of authentic learning experiences. When people ask me my favorite App-building tool, I always say MAD-Learn.

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From Challenge to Triumph: The Learning Pit Concept Explained

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. He is the creator of the Learning Pit.

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Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Transform Your Classroom with Project-Based Learning and the Scientific Method We all know that hands-on exploration is the best way to engage students in the scientific method. 5 Ways to Integrate ResearchQuest into Your Classroom Now 1. All these resources are freely accessible from the Natural History Museum of Utah.

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Lessons from My Classroom: What Works, What Doesn’t and What I’m Doing Now

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! There is no theory here, just lots of learning and some bumps along the way. Today I'm talking about how I'm using AI in my classroom.

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The Opportunities to Have Disruptive Thinking in the Classroom with Eric Sheninger

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2021

Thought Leader Eric Sheninger has a challenge for us today about what we can learn from the pandemic and the opportunities we have to use disruptive thinking in the classroom for the good of our students. Check out Eric Sheninger’s new book, Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. . Stream by clicking here. Blog: [link].

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A Framework for Learning Through the Purposeful Use of Technology

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

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 welcomed in schools?

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

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Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning Activities

User Generated Education

MARCH 22, 2022

The machine learning activities I describe below are part of their larger Artificial Intelligence elective. Introduction to Machine Learning Via Videos. This project uses Google’s Teachable Machine (images), the Machine Learning for Kids website, and Scratch 3.0 Machine Learning with Marshmallows and Tiny Sorter.

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What Really Happened in Hybrid Classrooms This Year

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2021

If you have accreditation or learning requirements as I do, take the opportunity to look at this post. Listen to Tennille Johnston Share What Really Happened in Hybrid Classrooms This Year. Johnston’s classroom at [link]. Recently, I shared 21 Hot Topics for Teacher Professional Development for Summer 2021.

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Battling Blended Learning Burnout and Finding Balance

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Tiffany Wycoff, the co-author of the bestselling book, Blended Learning in Action , talks about the state of blended learning today. She shares how some teachers are battling blended learning burnout but that it is necessary for learning today and how we move forward. Sponsor: Screencastify. Stream by clicking here.

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Video-Assisted Learning: Using Educational Videos to Teach

ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 18, 2022

Video-assisted learning is a growing strategic teaching approach in many modern classrooms. This article will give you the information you need to make sure you can implement video-assisted learning successfully and continue forward with good judgement for a variety of students and different situations.

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365 Inclusive Learning Strategies to Help Every Child

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

Karen Janowski and her coauthors have written a book Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year. Today she talks about a mindset of including students who learn differently and better reaching the children you have in the classroom. Never stop learning! Thinking Routines in the Classroom.

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Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? Click Here Sponsor Episode 804 - 10 Minute Teacher Podcast Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better What is Figjam? What is Figjam?

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What is Accessible Education? Equality vs Equity in Inclusive Learning

ViewSonic Education

APRIL 7, 2022

The two concepts sound similar but mean two different things and you can’t have inclusive learning if you’re lacking one of them. Read on to learn more about accessibility, equality vs equity, and inclusive education. What is Accessible Education? . What Does Equality Mean? .

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How Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2023

What can you do to make things work better in the classroom with simple fixes? How The Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships Mastering cause-and-effect relationships in research is crucial for a student’s academic future and career. How do teaching methods influence understanding?

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What is culturally responsive teaching and how to implement it in your classroom?

Neo LMS

AUGUST 30, 2022

And ignoring those differences can ultimately have a negative impact on their learning experience. . And while modern teaching methods have started to shift towards more personalized learning pathways and inclusive practices, they still often leave out recognizing each student’s cultural and racial differences.

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6 Tips to Close Out the School Year in Google Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 25, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Google Classroom has been the tool of choice for many schools. Check the blog post for more links to Kasey’s material on this important best practice for Google Classroom. Sponsor: My friend Kasey Bell writes the Shake Up Learning Blog.

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10+ Ways to Use Adobe Express in the Classroom

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. – Vicki, your podcast host and friendly fellow classroom teacher.

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Designing For Deeper Learning: Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What barriers make designing for deeper learning in schools challenging? In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. How can teachers weave social-emotional learning (SEL) skills into the fabric of their lessons?

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How to manage slow-working students in your classroom

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Students experience learning differently. Since the beginning of formal education, teachers have been trying to accommodate all students in their classrooms to the best of their knowledge. Since the beginning of formal education, teachers have been trying to accommodate all students in their classrooms to the best of their knowledge.

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Trust and Grace in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Alana Stanton talks about what matters in the classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Each year, many educators select a word or two for the year. Listen to Alana Stanton Talk about Kindness and Grace in the Classroom Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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Curiosity: The Ultimate Learning Trigger

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Nonetheless, I got my parents to buy a field guide so I could learn more about local marine life. Each example above shows the power of curiosity as a trigger for learning. Brain research validates how critical curiosity can be when it comes to learning. I eventually pursued and received a degree in marine biology.

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What’s a Backchannel and Is it Right For Your Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2024

A backchannel refers to a secondary, often informal, communication channel that runs parallel to the main communication channel. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: What is a backchannel in your classroom? You can find her resources at Structured Learning. What are some options you might use?

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STEM and Makerspaces in the Language Arts Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2020

Kate Hodges, English Teacher from Ohio From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Language arts classrooms can use more than books to teach. Kate Hodges, a language arts teacher in Ohio, shares how she uses project-based learning (PBL), making, and more to help students learn language arts.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. My favorites at bit.ly

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How to Use Data Driven Instruction in the Classroom

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! Go to everfi.com/coolcat to learn more and sign up to get a virtual swag bag full of free goodies to get the school year off to a great start. Think again!

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Creating Learning Centers in a Blended Literacy Classroom

The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 28, 2017

There has been no greater impact on differentiation and student achievement in recent years than the effective integration of technology in the classroom. Now imagine doing this same routine 3 or 4 times over to cover all Lexile levels in one classroom; exhausting. It is a time for students to take ownership in their own learning.

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Creating Fun Family & Classroom Experiences for Kids Online

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Never stop learning! Sandi presented at ISTE last year, sharing her findings on brain research as it relates to tech use in the classroom. For more of Sandi’s fun classroom and personal products, visit her at www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sandi-Johnson. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours.

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5 Digital tools for making the virtual classroom more inclusive

Neo LMS

JULY 13, 2021

Education used to be associated with classrooms and chairs, desks, and blackboards. Nowadays, education also takes place online, as an integral part of academic education or lifelong learning programs. Read more: Applying Universal Design for Learning in remote classrooms. Explain Everything.

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5 Steps to Gamify Your Elementary Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2020

Heather Marrs shares how to get started with gamifying your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How could you take your whole elementary classroom year and gamify it? What if everything students learn could gain them XP (experience points?) Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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AI: The Future of Classroom Efficiency with Mary Howard

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

She is an actual classroom teacher and doesn't “do” hype, but I think she wants to help. Stay tuned at the show's end to learn more about their (free) Artificial Intelligence Course for educators. Meet Mary Howard, 20 Year Classroom Educator in New York I'm so excited today to be talking with Mary Howard.

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Practical AI Ideas for the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

My focus is on both ChatGPT as well as the new Notion AI tool and the practical ways I'm using them in my everyday classroom activities. 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. Welcome to an extended episode focusing on AI!

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How to Engage Kids in Distance Learning

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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How to Improve Google Classroom & Remote Learning Experiences with Kasey Bell

Beyond Homework: The Evolution of the Flipped Classroom

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4 Social Emotional Learning Strategies to Use in the Classroom Now

A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

#EDvice: Interest Powers Learning and Outcomes

What is classroom culture? How do I create classroom culture?

10 Ways to Use Tract for Personalized Project Based Learning in Your Classroom

Developing Learning Walk Protocols

Re-Thinking the Learning Environment

How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning

How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

From Challenge to Triumph: The Learning Pit Concept Explained

Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

Lessons from My Classroom: What Works, What Doesn’t and What I’m Doing Now

The Opportunities to Have Disruptive Thinking in the Classroom with Eric Sheninger

A Framework for Learning Through the Purposeful Use of Technology

AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

Classroom Learning

Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning Activities

What Really Happened in Hybrid Classrooms This Year

Battling Blended Learning Burnout and Finding Balance

Video-Assisted Learning: Using Educational Videos to Teach

365 Inclusive Learning Strategies to Help Every Child

Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better

What is Accessible Education? Equality vs Equity in Inclusive Learning

How Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships

What is culturally responsive teaching and how to implement it in your classroom?

6 Tips to Close Out the School Year in Google Classroom

10+ Ways to Use Adobe Express in the Classroom

Designing For Deeper Learning: Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions

How to manage slow-working students in your classroom

Trust and Grace in the Classroom

Curiosity: The Ultimate Learning Trigger

What’s a Backchannel and Is it Right For Your Class?

STEM and Makerspaces in the Language Arts Classroom

Remote Learning Teaching Tips

How to Use Data Driven Instruction in the Classroom

Creating Learning Centers in a Blended Literacy Classroom

Creating Fun Family & Classroom Experiences for Kids Online

5 Digital tools for making the virtual classroom more inclusive

5 Steps to Gamify Your Elementary Classroom

AI: The Future of Classroom Efficiency with Mary Howard

Practical AI Ideas for the Classroom

How to Engage Kids in Distance Learning

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