The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

As you prepare for your summer, teachers, you know you need to rest to be your best. I hope you take time with your family and friends and find hobbies to replenish all that has depleted your energy. For those teachers who need professional development and CEUs this summer, you want your PD to replenish you.

Learning 421

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. So, why and how should you use technology in your classroom? What Is the Proper Role of Technology in the Classroom?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

And there is no better free resource for educators to use than Everfi. Through interesting, relatable scenarios and real-life simulations around topics like financial literacy and social-emotional learning, teachers can easily bring the real world into their classrooms. The time for financial literacy and real-world learning is now.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

Even though educators have been challenged like never before, they faced adversity and stepped up to the plate admirably for their learners. Remote and hybrid learning at scale was never meant for K-12 education, but the fact remains that each has been a catalyst for some exciting changes that have long been overdue.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Student autonomy in the classroom is essential for efficient learning. Student autonomy in the classroom is important both for learners and teachers. Today’s educational technology makes it easier to support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond it. Why is student autonomy in the classroom so important?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Gutenberg Project.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. Even if we go back to face-to-face learning, we will all have to be prepared to teach online, and the best way to do this is to first educate ourselves with research and pedagogy. Learn How 2.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2022

The anticipation of the new school year can cause anxiety for some teachers since we want everything to be up and running from the start. 15 Edtech items to include in your back-to-school checklist for teachers. 15 Edtech items to include in your back-to-school checklist for teachers. Add lessons to your classes.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Interactive whiteboards are a technological leap similar to the leap to the first blackboard, and is set to revolutionize education. Keep reading on to learn more about how interactive whiteboards are reshaping education or check out how ViewSonic is creating engaging spaces using all forms of EdTech.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, host Vicki Davis sits down with Lauren Lavelle to discuss the transformative educational approach known as Genius Hour 2.0. and how it's integrated into the sixth-grade curriculum.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 20, 2020

As a teacher for more than a quarter of a century, I have been intimately involved in trying to move education from the factory “assembly line” model to one that is more student-centered. How to facilitate meaningful discussions in hybrid or virtual classrooms. Read more: Teaching students how to manage digital distractions.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Guided and independent practice look different in the online classroom than in the physical one. Guided practice seems like the best approach in synchronous online instruction, whereas independent practice is often overused in asynchronous settings. Supporting independent practice in the online classroom.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

It’s the kind of performance that makes an impression because its success relies not upon magic or deceit but dedication and practiced skill. There's one fundamental question that I ask myself, and it's always, “How do I create a content lesson so that it is engaging for all learners?” How does she do it? How can I make it fun?

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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. This is also episode 800.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Prior to the virus turning into a pandemic, school districts began to prepare, and others are now following suit with ways to provide instruction and learning for who knows how long. The right way is your way that aligns with your vision, mission, and available resources. The ripple effect has impacted schools across the globe.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 11, 2022

How to teach soft skills to online students. Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways to teach soft skills that help students get on with their peers and find success in life. As a teacher, you can’t tell your students what to think. Start by teaching your students to spot fake news online. Critical thinking.

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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. She is an actual classroom teacher and doesn't “do” hype, but I think she wants to help. So sign up today. AIforEducators.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. In this blog post, you’ll discover ten topics that can help you improve your online or blended classroom. All opinions are my own.

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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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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

For example, it has changed how we shop, interact, behave, get our news, and even learn. One area where technology has been especially unique is regarding education–from our local brick and mortar classrooms to working with international students across the globe in digital classrooms.

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

Teachers are encouraged to promote collaboration in the classroom to achieve better learning outcomes. Over the last two years, we have seen a new face of education due to the pandemic, where teachers and students learned to incorporate edtech into their daily lives. . Why student collaboration in the classroom matters.

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Waterford

JANUARY 10, 2024

Trust is not only important for a professional relationship between educators and leadership—it is the cornerstone of a healthy school environment. Read on to learn how to build and sustain trust between teachers and administrators in your work as an educational leader.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 21, 2022

Academic achievement is the final goal of a student’s educational journey. However, to reach optimal results, students need several skills such as critical thinking, planning, self-monitoring, and problem-solving that they develop throughout their educational process. What are the most important executive functioning skills?

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You can make adjustments to your route based on vital information about traffic or road closures. One benefit of formative feedback is helping teachers build positive working relationships with students in a digital environment. With formative feedback, learners are more likely to clear up misunderstandings and meet their goals.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In today’s post, I am sharing with you this curated collection of motivational videos crafted to ignite a spark of inspiration, perseverance, and creativity in our students. Motivational Videos for Students Here are some excellent options, each with a brief description, that you might find useful for your educational setting: 1.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Education is one of them. No wonder educators find it hard to relate to students’ needs who in turn feel misunderstood since their personal development and knowledge acquisition is not always done through the use of the so familiar technology. Read more: Education and Augmented Reality — Really? Is your classroom onboard?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

No matter your position in education, you have gone through some form of professional development. Now, don’t get me wrong; some educators find value in the experiences I have outlined above and have gone on to change their respective practice for the better. However, I would say an equal amount have found little to no benefit.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Video games? In the classroom? The reasons why pile up quickly. Others fear what their kids may wind up seeing and hearing in online gameplay. I’ve seen up close how those concerns are fading while esports in education become more and more prevalent. Absolutely not!

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Hapara

MAY 25, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Have you walked into a classroom where students are encouraged to use their voices and make decisions about their own learning? This is a classroom that uses student-led learning. Traditionally, we’ve seen teacher-led learning in classrooms.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Quick Take: Learn about assistive technology in special education. Get examples of how interactive digital whiteboards can aid students with impairments and disabilities. Assistive technology in special education can bring much-needed help to teachers who have students with disabilities or providing special education services.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Growth comes from stepping out of our comfort zones, which classrooms can become quite easily. Shifting the paradigm to include a “global classroom” curriculum requires more than theory; it’s actually all about practice. Collaborating online allows your students to connect with other students from all around the world.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Gutenberg Project.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 365

Waterford

OCTOBER 29, 2020

No matter what the future holds for today’s students, one life skill that’s essential for success in any chosen field—and in life—is the ability to communicate clearly, and to exchange ideas in person, online, or in writing. Encourage Hesitant Students to Speak Up and Communicate. Why are good communication skills so important?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

As a teacher, you’ll find that stories play a huge part in your students’ lives. This is a big opportunity to show them how they could become creators as well. Digital storytelling is no different. 5 digital storytelling misconceptions – debunked. Digital storytelling is only for classroom engagement.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2018

No matter our level of digital proficiency, educators grapple with the rough-and-tumble pace that professional connectivity demands in our new age. A change of thinking is in order if we are to face a hyperlinked world of education. Our stakeholders' lives are now about exchange powered by inbound social and digital forces.

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Turning Learning On Its Head

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

I was asked yesterday by a teacher how I am still going strong after 38 years in education (30 as a classroom teacher). Her school starts later than mine and she took time to visit one of my classes in order to see how I build a culture of learning. When she asked the question: How are you still teaching?

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TeacherCast

JULY 24, 2022

This post was originally created and posted on the website TeacherCast Educational Network. Are you looking to do something different with your Coaching Newsletters this year? How to create a Digital Learning Curriculum through the Newsletter. What types of information should be placed in your Coaching Newsletter.

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