Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I was fortunate to work with numerous educators this summer on how to teach and lead for higher student engagement – even during a pandemic. I thought I would describe a little of that work below… Redesigning lessons with Virginia teachers. We met virtually for 2 hours every day for 4 days.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2017

A special needs conversation with Jennifer Cronk on episode 56 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In today’s show, we’ll discuss: How to empower special needs students to champion themselves. show “Positively Special Ed”. Blog: [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

93% of teachers (in America) believe these sorts of thinking skills in K-12 are critical. They not only offer project supplies but lesson plans, curricula, how-to videos, tips and tricks, personalized help, and podcasts. One more amazing offering from Ward’s Science is professional development resources.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

I recently took on a new position teaching 400+ elementary students Computer and Technology. I’m taking the time before we go into coding to help students learn about giving instructions, since the most important thing all my elementary students learned this past week is that a computer works by following instructions.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

I recently took on a new position teaching 400+ elementary students Computer and Technology. I’m taking the time before we go into coding to help students learn about giving instructions, since the most important thing all my elementary students learned this past week is that a computer works by following instructions.

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Robotics Elementary Social Media Course 159

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Through professional learning opportunities for educators, the program is designed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s AI careers. Coral Zayas Coral Zayas is the new elementary instructional support specialist for science in Crowley ISD’s iNetwork of schools. We tend to call AI emerging tech in K-12 or higher ed.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Never before have there been so many tech tools at our disposal for educating in entirely new, exciting, and promising ways. It freed teachers from costly and time-consuming handheld slates. Teachers applauded the new tool, which let them highlight and expand lessons with multiple colors. The Road to the Interactive Whiteboard.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

It’s an opportunity for the future teachers who are enrolled at the college to apply what they learn in class in a practical setting, testing out lesson plans with real elementary students. McGhee, assistant clinical professor of elementary education at Auburn University. Most teachers simply don’t know how to teach online.

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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. Here’s how it works: S (Substitution) — use technology in place of a traditional tool. Of course they do! 3 Periodic Videos.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2017

Episode 117 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She shares essential tips on how to use Flipgrid. She also uses this for professional development for teachers when she’s preparing to meet them on-site. What is Flipgrid?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 10, 2016

This web-based scalable program is available for elementary through high school students and can last anywhere from four weeks to a year. The RoboBlockly curriculum includes a student self-guided Hour of Code activity as well as teacher-led math activities that meet Common Core state standards for fourth to ninth grade. why bother.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

However, one of the exciting things about text-based AI interfaces is that we can now leverage low-connectivity channels like SMS to bridge high-tech online innovations to communities who would otherwise not have access. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy. Today, over 2.9

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2017

You know how they say antipathy is the mother of invention? Kaun, founder of Makeosity , was running a New York City-based nonprofit that helped teachers bring hands-on STEAM projects into their classrooms, when she started thinking about how much some kids really hate school. Five years ago Karen P. That sparked an idea.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Graham Celine, VP of Business Development & Marketing for Intelitek, which offers the online platform CoderZ, emphasized this topic last month at FETC and in this conversation with eSchool. 00:00:35 Speaker 1 The math teacher. 00:00:36 Speaker 1 Or the science teacher or the librarian. Hey, teach computer science.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 8, 2022

Rich shares the power of Open Educational Resources (OER)–what they are, where to find them, and how to get started. Rich started his teaching career as an elementary school teacher in the Seattle area. He loved watching students succeed with the right tech for their needs. but should be). Click To Tweet.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2017

You know how they say antipathy is the mother of invention? Kaun, founder of Makeosity , was running a New York City-based nonprofit that helped teachers bring hands-on STEAM projects into their classrooms, when she started thinking about how much some kids really hate school. Five years ago Karen P. That sparked an idea.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Episode 137 with Dr. Michelle Zimmerman on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. TeacherVision gives you professionally curated teaching materials that align with their FutureFit Curriculum enhancement framework. Today’s Sponsor is TeacherVision.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

However, one of the exciting things about text-based AI interfaces is that we can now leverage low-connectivity channels like SMS to bridge high-tech online innovations to communities who would otherwise not have access. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy. Today, over 2.9

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Special education teachers are more likely to use mobile apps with their students than general education teachers, but are not receiving enough formal training on the use of mobile technology for instructional purposes, according to a report released today as part of a new initiative examining the role of mobile technology in special ed.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Leslie Fisher on episode 198 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Leslie Fisher, a favorite geek of many teachers, has some cool gift ideas for teachers (or your favorite geek.) I hope you get some ideas for your favorite teacher-geek.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Schools need to develop a 3-5 year plan for students with dyslexia, advises Noland. This should include early identification and intervention services (think kindergarten), teacher training in multi-sensory language approach, and frequent progress reports and assessments to ensure that the services are working. About the Presenter.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? This can get lost in the online exchange between teacher explanation and student response. How did my students practice important success skills?

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

As a coach assisting teachers with technology integration and personalized learning, I notice patterns arising from teacher to teacher. One pattern that I have noticed is that a teacher, no matter how strong they are, hits a wall when it comes to progressing to the next level. How are they dealt with there?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It seems that the general public is waking up to the fact that teachers are burned out. Some of the systems that could be changed in order to support teachers (many of which are described in this 2021 NEA article on teacher burnout ) are being doubled down vs. released. Best for elementary (grades K-5).

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MindShift

MAY 5, 2017

Technically, if one trusts the etymology, the best way for a teacher to confer with other educators would be an educator conference. Even if it’s standard professional development at a school site, the richest conversations are usually right afterward or just outside. HOW TO DO A SMALL UNCONFERENCE.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 8, 2014

Coursera is another option for higher ed MOOCS. Use for teachers and students! For example, this young man from Mongolia. When focusing on 1:1, iPads, etc: Focus on teaching teachers to give better feedback and students to self-assess instead of the technology. Pick teachers who are already strong in their content.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 23, 2020

Initially launched to challenge and inspire students to work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to social problems, Choose2Matter has evolved into a movement that support parents, educators, and employees around the world. Currently, his only focus is helping teachers and students cope and thrive during this pandemic.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Instead, Jopeck and her colleagues are talking about a new kind of inquiry-based learning cropping up in school libraries around the country—the opportunity for students to develop critical thinking skills by tinkering, designing, and building. When Jopeck worked as an elementary school librarian in Annandale, Va., A rough draft?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 24, 2015

In addition to many, many teachers and teacher leaders in attendance, there are always huge numbers of superintendents, principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and district office members. I would love to see more school leaders attend ASCD and become a part of these conversations.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Steve Dembo on episode 222 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Steve Dembo @ teach42 talks about the tried and true tools that teachers should still use. Steve, today for Ed Tech Tool Tuesday, what are some things that people need to try in 2018?

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techlearning

APRIL 4, 2018

Teachers are happier. Teachers reported that 100 percent of participating students were “engaged” or “extremely engaged.” INVESTMENTS IN TEACHER TRAINING AND TECH Geneva High School students produce the school’s digital newspaper, the Voyager.

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wwwatanabe

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I saw ordinary teachers in ordinary rooms utilizing their tech appropriately. The teachers were masters at differentiated instruction with technology. The second group of students worked on graphing on the laptops with the teacher. The third group was using a coloring program on laptops they borrowed from another teacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2023

5 Surprising Ways Homeschoolers Can Use Canva for Learning and Fun Explore how your homeschoolers can use Canva to enhance their learning, graphic design, and tech skills to level up their assignments. Let me show you how below! Canva for Education is a free program that was made specifically for teachers and students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Lucy Gray and Steve Hargadon on episode 190 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today we talk about the conference, what people can expect from the conference and how to sign up. Lots of different professionals from all over the Global Education space.

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Edthena

AUGUST 27, 2021

That’s what Violet Christensen and Courtney Groskin discussed on TCEA’s Ed Tech Club Podcast. Vrain Valley Schools (Longmont, CO) talked about supporting teachers and students during the pandemic, video coaching, and the lessons they’re carrying into this year. The two learning coaches from St.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. Seamless integration with teachers’ education platforms helped to immerse students in their learning material.

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Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

Learn more about Edthena’s start and video-powered professional learning in this conversation between Rod Murray of The Pulse podcast and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller. And, try out Edthena’s video coaching professional learning for yourself. Video-Powered Professional Learning. I was a classroom teacher in St.

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