The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. Whether you want to or not, go ahead and set up now.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Tiffany and the LINC team recently shared a PAACC Playbook to help teachers put PAACC practices into action in the classroom. The 27-page free PAACC playbook is a resource designed to help transform classrooms into student-centered, innovative learning spaces that meet the needs of today’s students. . Get a free copy at [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2022

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Resources include videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share in a collaborative environment. 20 Webtools in 25 Days.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators constantly seek new ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences. Recently, I introduced voice interactions with ChatGPT in my classroom using a Custom GPT that I made. Yet, I still felt like something was missing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2023

What there is is a teacher not afraid to try new ways, test them out in a classroom environment, toss what doesn’t work and share the rest. Her/his success doesn’t come without lots of failure and mistakes, widgets that sounded good but were too complicated or non-intuitive for a 21st century classroom. Why do this?

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

During that time, I have enjoyed working with the staff, students, parents, and community members to thoughtfully integrate technology into the classrooms. Teachers love these resources and rely on the components of the activities to build background knowledge, provide accessible content, and spark curiosity.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 10, 2018

Today, the Goal-Minded Teacher ( #EduGoalsMOOC ) free open online course Twitter chat took place about the topics, Classroom Management and Parent Engagement. Below find a few resources shared and the archive of the Twitter chat. Twitter Chat Archive. Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? Classroom activities should be handled the same. Really, though: Why not? quick methods like texting are fine.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Listen to Tennille Johnston Share What Really Happened in Hybrid Classrooms This Year. in Natural Resources/Wildlife Management from The Ohio State University. Twitter: @ MsJohnstonSci. Johnston’s classroom at [link].

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in schools around the country. 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. This is episode 798.

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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 what does the teacher in their classroom do?

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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! Let's continue this AI adventure together as we work to improve our classrooms and educate a successful generation for tomorrow. You’ll be glad you did.

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Neo LMS

MAY 5, 2020

For example, spam filters in your email, ride services like Uber or Lyft, social networks like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter that make suggestions for people or chats to follow, and online shopping made easier with recommended items for you based on prior purchases. Read more: Exploring the most popular smart speakers for the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is Figjam? Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? Figjam: How Do You Use Figjam in the Classroom Today. What is Figjam?

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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 you can reach those strugglers by making a classroom on mission?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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? He also talks about creating positive classroom habits.

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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? She is an actual classroom teacher and doesn't “do” hype, but I think she wants to help. AIforEducators. I highly recommend this free AI course from Microsoft.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 14, 2020

The newest is a Distance Learning specific resource and course for Educators. Topics: Instructional Design, communications, SEL and more are all covered, with specific examples of how to implement this in your classroom. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Easy to understand and apply.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Here’s a great question I got from Paul: We are considering the appropriate role for Twitter in schools and as part of my research I read your article “ 13 Reasons to Use Twitter in the Classroom.” Twitter can be a revolutionary tool for students, used correctly. Lesson Plan: Twitter in the Classroom.

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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. If you're doing collaborative projects and design in your classroom, you'll get practical ideas for how you can modify your projects to encourage collaboration and real-world learning.

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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. Sponsor: Adobe I use Adobe Premiere Rush to teach digital filmmaking in my classroom. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2024

In the classroom, it provides students with an outlet to: ask questions when the teacher is talking–isn’t at a lesson point where she can pause engage in conversation with other students without disturbing the class add comments to a conversation even after the class has moved on in the lesson plan. Do click here for updates.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 18, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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. Related Resources. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 3, 2018

Today, The Goal-Minded Teacher ( #EduGoalsMOOC ) free open online course Twitter chat took place about the topic, Effective Technology Integration. Below find over 15 resources shared and the archive of the Twitter chat. Our focus for the upcoming week is classroom management and parent engagement. Resources.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 26, 2020

Here are some resources to help schools, parents and teachers during this challenging time. Welcome back to school - resources for every teacher Resources for: Hybrid Learning Remote Learning e-Learning Online Learning Sanitize Tech Manage Remote Learning Thermal Screening. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Karen Voglesang on episode 209 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr teaches children to use thinking routines in her classroom. How to Teach Thinking Routines in the Classroom. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2020

All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your classroom. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. For questions, email askatechteacher@gmail.com. The Tech-infused Teacher. Certificate. The Tech-infused Class.

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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. It was truly a thrill for me, as a classroom teacher, for Lydia Smyers, the Vice President of US Education for Microsoft, to sit down with me at ISTE. Check out their new AI Course.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Lesson Plans that Teach Gratitude From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Whatever your activities for November and Thanksgiving, I’ve got some ideas to inspire gratitude in your classroom. Successful organizations show gratitude, so do successful classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit). Establish rules for Twitter use.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2020

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your classroom. Self-paced via Google Classroom. Today: Classes. Certificate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Help for teachers curious or skeptical about Twitter From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The curious teacher opened up Twitter. In the teacher’s lounge this morning, an excited teacher was talking about a new tool she’d found on Twitter that had her students raving.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 29, 2013

These are short posts with tools, tips and resources for you to try something new this summer or something you can take to the classroom in the Fall. We moved on to Twitter chats. Today we will examine the things to consider if you want to use Twitter in your classroom or your school in the coming school year.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The holes need to be plastered, yet they are patched with non-meaningful resources. The resources we are expected to use don’t meet the needs of teachers or students of color because they are not created by individuals who look like us. Finally, the resources are not ongoing, so sustaining progress is impossible.

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