The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 20, 2016

(and prevent problems online) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this episode, Shannon Mclintock -Miller and I discuss current best practices about digital citizenship and online safety for kids. Why every school should include digital citizenship in their curriculum.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 10, 2018

A strong understanding of digital citizenship is essential for students of all ages to be able to make smart choices online and in life. The new, free K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum from Common Sense Education has lessons for all ages to address the current technology landscape. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

All teachers agree that digital citizenship is essential knowledge for students whether they’re going onto college or a career, yet when I ask who in their school teaches it, they always shrug. Kids often feel freer to taunt or bully someone online because they feel protected behind the computer or smartphone screen.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I have picked five of my essential classroom tools. I’ve also added some of my favorite new productivity tools for my smartphone, iPad, and a few new ones for my Mac. Here are some digital citizenship hyperdocs you can use of mine.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

But innovations in education technology can equip teachers with the tools to help students stay on a good path and get the most out of their academics. . According to a study from the National Center for Education Statistics , 38 percent of teachers say tardiness and class-cutting interfere with their teaching. . by Eli Zimmerman.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2017

Bring the latest version of Google Maps on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. Most educational conferences have one. They are geared for people who are manipulating a digital device one-handed, half their attention on the phone and the rest on traffic, meaning: they’re simple and straightforward.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

After the final product is published, I emailed it to rmyself to generate a URL from which I can get the embed code or share to Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. While Animoby works great on tablets, I wonder if a paired down version could be available for smartphones. The videos are easy to understand and demonstrate use of the app.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2016

Install Waze on your smartphone or iPad (here’s my review of Waze ). Most educational conferences have one. They are geared for people who are manipulating digital device one-handed, half their attention on the phone and the rest on traffic, meaning: they’re simple and straight-forward. Conference App. Any ideas?).

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2017

A conversation with Weston Kieschnick on the 10-minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Should kids put up their smartphones and talk to each other and parents sometimes? Experiences and observations about digital overuse and misuse. Twitter handle: @wes_kieschnick.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Students can quickly report safety concerns directly through their Vector LiveSafe smartphone app – anything from bullying, to concerns about a friend or classmate’s mental health, to an emergency situation. About Vector Solutions for K-12 Education. Follow us on Twitter @VS_K12 and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VectorSolutionsK12.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

I’ve gathered suggestions below from some of the leading education folks, those who are all about project-based learning rather than the application of pedagogy, to share with you. I’ve also included a few general back-to-school activities with a digital spin to get you back into school quickly and agilely. alicekeeler.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

You don’t have to buy expensive glasses, you can just use your smartphone or a tablet for educational purposes. Steven Wesley is an ESL teacher, ed tech enthusiast and education blogger. He is interested in educational, technological, and political issues and believes in the mighty power of the pen to change the modern world.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Mike Daugherty on episode 245 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Children with smartphones have unfiltered access to the Internet unless their parents make a decision to filter. Why Do Students Need Protection on their SmartPhones? Blog: [link].

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

This diversity of thought and experience should ensure that you’re getting a realistic sampling from across the education spectrum. For five years, we’ve highlighted some of the best and brightest blogs within K—12 education. He's a writer, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all-around digital guy. Pull Quote.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2019

Sounds like something every thinking person would want to avoid but a recent Stanford Graduate School of Education report shows that 80-90% of high school students had difficulty judging the credibility of news. Here are some of the reasons: Fake news is created to influence public opinion or make money — not to educate.

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Tech Helpful

AUGUST 23, 2018

We, as educators, need to be speaking to students about using technology for human flourishing and the pitfalls of mindless surfing. This is a digital citizenship issue. Of course, parents and educators do call on their children and students to be wary of their tech use. Twitter lasted for only 4 days.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2015

Bring the latest version of the Google Maps app on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. Most educational conferences have one. They are geared for people who are manipulating digital device one-handed, half their attention on the phone and the rest on traffic, meaning: they’re simple and straight-forward.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

According to a 2016 Pew Research Center survey , nearly eight in 10 Americans have at least a desktop computer, and 77 percent of Americans across all demographics own a smartphone. Digital access for our students is everywhere, all the time, affecting how our students live, socialize, work, play, contribute, and learn.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

According to a 2016 Pew Research Center survey , nearly eight in 10 Americans have at least a desktop computer, and 77 percent of Americans across all demographics own a smartphone. Digital access for our students is everywhere, all the time, affecting how our students live, socialize, work, play, contribute, and learn.

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Learning with 'e's

JULY 29, 2018

How much of these problems are actually the fault of the social media, and to what extent are Facebook, Twitter and other popular platforms actually culpable? What schools and communities can do however, is provide better education for all users.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

A Global Search for Education, Cathy Rubin, Post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This month’s question from Cathy Rubin’s Global Search for Education is “How much time should a student spend at school? How much time should a student spend at school?

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

A la Twitter with it''s 140 characters per message, the teacher creates the name of the room and provides the students with the URL address. The chatroom or backchannel can be accessed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone, and puts students'' texting talents to work. Oh, what I want to learn to do! Why do they work? References.

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EdTechTeam

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Today, most students have smartphones, partially due to accessibility; with cellphone providers providing unlimited data for cheaper prices than ever before, the access is there. is a Google Certified Educator Level 2 educator and loves to spread his passion of Ed Tech onto others.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2016

To kickstart your paperless digital classroom requires a modicum of preparation. Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school. Give students a method to work together using forums, LMS Discussion Boards, blogs, and even Twitter. And then charge.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

To kickstart your paperless digital classroom requires a modicum of preparation. Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school. Give students a method to work together using forums, LMS Discussion Boards, blogs, and even Twitter. And then charge.

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MSEDTechie

AUGUST 5, 2013

My last post on 10 Powerful Media Tools Every Educator Show Be Using Yesterday was all about how educators need to create a Personal Learning Network, but our students need authentic audiences too. KidBlog Create safe and controlled digital footprints, promote digital citizenship, have students blog and improve writing.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2019

In my previous article, Learning for the Always-On Generation, readers were introduced to several learning attributes of the digital generations. What follows next are the six remaining learning attributes of the digital generations. In fact, outlets of communication were not as prevalent as they are today.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 12, 2012

This past January I wrote "10 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have" and I have decided to modify it for the "10 Tech Skills Every Educator Should Have". Overall, educators need to understand some basics about technology and that it is not a be-all-end-all solution to everything in a classroom. Here''s my list.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 5, 2020

App Inventor –build Android apps on a smartphones; from MIT. KOOV –by Sony Education. Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher). ScratchJr- -for ages 5-7. Swift Playground –from Apple, includes lessons and challenges designed to teach kids to code. Build an App. Apps Geyser. Game Salad.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The Role of Tech for Education The appropriateness of cell phones in the classroom depends largely on how well they fit the lessons they’re helping teach. In fact, explicit instruction in digital citizenship , online learning, and online safety may benefit students as they prepare for an increasingly digital future.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 2, 2018

Mike Daugherty on episode 281 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mike Daugherty is helping connect the parents at his school to the digital lives of students. How can schools connect with parents to relate better to students? We learn how today. Listen Now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2019

Messenger Kids is a free video calling and messaging app designed for kids under thirteen to connect with others from their tablet or smartphone. These are the kids who love digitally chatting on parent cellphones (or other digital devices) but aren’t old enough for the nuances and maturity required of popular 13+ messaging platforms.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 7, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Global Education Conference - Call for Proposals Open Until November 1st. More information at [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

Episode 135 from the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you don’t “get” why technology is important, or know people who don’t, take a listen to understand and learn about transformative practices that work in education. So how hard is it?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 11, 2015

easy access from digital devices that teachers commonly carry. Waze is a free navigation app for GPS-equipped smartphones that bills itself as ‘the largest community-based traffic and navigation app’ It includes spoken turn-by-turn directions and the ability to search for destinations by address, category, place name, or landmark.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 10, 2020

As a result, there's a lot of crossover between what we think of as news literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship. Civic Online Reasoning (by the Stanford History Education Group): This research-based curriculum features foundational lessons and smart assessments for building students' critical thinking skills.

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