The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

5 – Technology and Students with Special Needs Students with special needs can thrive if you know how to use the tools to help them succeed. You can best help your students implement these tech tools by learning how to use them yourself. Student Achievement Through Gamification and Game-Based Learning.

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Course ePortfolio UDL Gamification 337

eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Various types of learning strategies are needed to boost student engagement and bring it to its highest levels. According to the Van Andel Institute for Education, every teacher hopes to ignite, empower, and engage the students who walk through their classroom door. What is the most effective method of teaching?

Strategy 89

Strategy Classroom Differentiated Instruction Gamification 89

Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Here are a few reasons why: It facilitates differentiated instruction. Every student has a specific academic background, a unique set of interests and learning needs, as well as expectations of what a great learning experience should be. It improves student engagement.

EdTech 348

EdTech Classroom Flipped Classroom Differentiated Instruction 348

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Designing Blended Learning for Student Engagement and Achievement “By the end of the course, you will be able to design and implement meaningful blended learning experiences with objective-aligned assessments and activities that foster core 21st-century skills.”

Blended Learning 404

Blended Learning Social Media Differentiated Instruction Learning 404

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm.

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Game-Based Learning Gamification Differentiated Instruction Classroom 150

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Skills for online engagement with students who are experiencing anxiety (and trauma) can be especially helpful for educators struggling with student disengagement in online classrooms. Education Technology Accessibility for All Students. Helping students progress quickly is the challenge facing schools everywhere.

Course 486

Course Assessment Online Assessments Strategy 486

Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 25, 2015

One of my very memorable failures was in 2003, when I went to Austin ISD to present to the technology team as the final step of a large purchase. But, when the technology fails and you can’t take a breath no matter how hard you try, it’s called a panic attack. After all, “I’m the Gaggle Guy.” The list goes on and on.

EdTech 40

EdTech Differentiated Instruction Gamification MOOC 40