The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. As I look ahead to this summer and listen to educators, here are 21 hot topics that I think we should consider including in our summer PD. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is right at the top of the list for many of us. We have to relate to educate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

Mary Howard, author of Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life: The ChatGPT Guide for Educators shares some quick tips to streamline teacher productivity with ChatGPT. Let me know what you think with a shout-out on social media @coolcatteacher or at vicki at coolcatteacher dot com. AIforEducators. So sign up today.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 28, 2018

These edtech products are available to educators and school administrators. Here’s a complete list of must-try Edtech Resources and Technology Tools for Teachers: BOOK CREATOR. Introducing this new tool to your students can open up great opportunities for learning. Do you want to introduce a new product in the classroom?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2018

Teachers who specialize in preparing students for college and career instinctively want tools that extend learning, support lesson plans, and simplify concepts taught in the curriculum. This is the final chance to provide students with the knowledge they require to succeed in the game called life. Of course they do!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2017

Part of what I believe to be the truth,” Camelback’s founder and CEO, Aaron Walker tells EdSurge, “is that education is a long-tail game. Part of what I believe to be the truth,” Camelback’s founder and CEO, Aaron Walker tells EdSurge, “is that education is a long-tail game. This isn’t how many people downloaded your app.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

So you want to stream a movie, TV show, or documentary as part of a lesson in your classroom? Watching videos and interacting with visual media are engaging ways to help students learn. Visual media can be great for learning, and not just because it's engaging! What are the best video streaming services for schools?

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

We’ve heard from educators how overwhelming it can be to wade through the dozens of emails and articles with hundreds of “great apps for distance learning” from people and companies that possibly have their interests -- and not yours -- in mind. Each tool has scored well on our research-based ratings rubric.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2020

Looking back just 5 years ago, there were a limited number of immersive technology tools for the classroom. Most of them were intended for entertainment and only the most eager educators ready to embrace augmented and virtual reality were able to make connections to classroom curriculum. Things have certainly changed. Absolutely!

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Kids of all ages are consuming and producing more digital media than ever before. Using Digital Media in Your Teaching.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. Not too much. Mostly with others.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

This past fall, I ran into my former student, Miller, at an away football game. See the list. ” So, I admit, I dusted off some old lessons and did a little more teaching with One Note this year. It is also the subject of today’s Tech Tool Tuesday with Dr. Tom Grissom. Listen Now. Thanks, Dave.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

As educational technology continues to proliferate, and as today’s careers demand tech-savvy job candidates who already know how to use devices, the argument over the right amount of screen time is getting louder. To gain some consensus on the issue, EdSurge reached out to a handful of education and industry experts for their opinions.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. With the opening of classroom walls allowing for virtual journeys on the worldwide web comes the need to provide classroom educators and students with resources regarding proper learning and citizenship on the internet.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. Social Media Wellness.

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MSEDTechie

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Digital Citizenship Week is all about teaching kids how to think critically, be safe, and make smart and responsible decisions when using digital media. All lessons are based on Common Sense Media’s free K-12 Digital Literacy and Citizenship curriculum. Students can create a game, and watch internet safety videos.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

We've put together some helpful resources, including lesson plans, articles, and tools, to help you get started. Dig into Facing History and Teaching Tolerance , the two best websites for social justice education. In the absence of honest conversations about race, it festers like a wound. What Is the "Alt-Right?"

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Hooking students into a lesson is part of our essential craft of teaching. This book (called #tlap by those who follow its guidelines) is like an overstuffed tackle box for teachers full of useful tools, ideas, and tips for engaging kids and staging exciting experiences. See the list below. Listen Now. Thanks, Dave.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. Social Media Wellness.

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MindShift

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Along with teaching chemistry and physics, she offers a class called “thinking skills” where students solve logic and math puzzles while also enhancing their media literacy. The internet has no shortage of dubious information; and the ability to evaluate health and science claims is a subset of media literacy.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 11, 2016

Now they spend considerably less time preparing lessons, they have interactive classes and use telephones and tablets in the classroom. Now they spend considerably less time preparing lessons, they have interactive classes and use telephones and tablets in the classroom. And he was right. Isn’t it great? Wikispaces.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

Simply put, her blog , podcasts and videos will inspire you to be a better educator. In addition to her solo posts, sharing thoughts and discoveries, Jennifer’s podcasts feature interviews with teachers, learning experts, parents, and other people who make things happen in education. Monica Burns: Class Tech Tips.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

note : Common Sense Education’s Edtech Eleven is chosen by Common Sense Education every month and helps educators find the best edtech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. ]. What left the list? BreakoutEDU.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

During TCEA 2020, educators, decision-makers, and stakeholders came together to articulate their visions for the future of education. The Acer Predator Triton 500 fits the bill for Esports students needing a gaming notebook that can be easily transported. This gaming powerhouse features NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, a 15.6-inch

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

For educators that may mean working with students in a face to face, elearning, or a blended environment. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. It is back to school time 2020 for many of us in the United States and beyond. Thanks so much.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 12, 2017

Traditionally, multiple health and child development establishments have been advising parents to avoid exposing their children to screens and media tools such as TV, video games, computer, video, smartphones and touchscreen tablets to name a few. For children five and above maximum of two hours a day screen time is recommended.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2015

In this post I wish to begin pointing out some tools and resources to help as an educator builds that students centered classroom. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

As Principal I am proud to state that many of the pedagogical techniques, learning activities, and tools described in the rest of this post are consistently in use on a daily basis across all content areas. For the lesson, students were paired up with a partner and utilized their Smartphone, iPod, etc. Image credit: [link] In Ms.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Well, it''s that time of year again for my favorite and most robust list on the top 100 Sites/Apps of the year. As w/ the previous year''s list, more and more mobile apps are making the list as mobile learning continues to be the rising trend in education. iPads/Chromebooks). . iPads/Chromebooks).

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 23, 2016

I have often wondered what John Dewey would do in today’s educational setting with our vast amount of knowledge from research and our rapid growth of technology. I thought I would examine a few Dewey Quotes and see wonderful possibilities for the 21st-century education might surface through reflection. Sign up soon.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Tuesday, November 18th, is day two of the fifth annual Global Education Conference. The list of Tuesday''s sessions, in US-Eastern Standard Time, is below. We had a great opening day of sessions and keynotes, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 11, 2016

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. In fact, many times a resource in a competition can be the perfect tool for a scaffolding activity. Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Check out my Booking Page.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2015

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Educational Tools: The Web in the Classroom…Part 2. Media Smarts. MediaSmarts is a Canadian not-for-profit charitable organization for digital and media literacy. Learn more at this link.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 9, 2016

I have enjoyed sharing with you in the past year, and look forward to new opportunities and educational possibilities as we proceed into the New Year. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Formative – Not all feedback tools are the same.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 11, 2017

Only with The Google Teacher Tribe , we are talking Google and sharing ways that you can use Google tools in your classroom. The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast is a weekly podcast designed to give teachers practical ideas for using G Suite and other Google tools that you can use in your class tomorrow. Google in Special Education.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 27, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update May 27th, 2014 The secret of education is respecting the pupil. 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.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

includes reading challenges, craft projects, and games where students can earn digital badges online. . On a recent summer day, librarian Lyn Hunter posted a video to YouTube on how to make a weather thermometer using a straw, rubbing alcohol and a bottle. And we put it on YouTube to make it as easy as possible to access.” .

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Media Literacy Week is November 5 - 9 , spearheaded by the National Association of Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). I want to urge you to join the NAMLE email/membership list (free) to get information and resources around media literacy and Media Literacy Week.

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