The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2024

His belief that “every student is a success story waiting to be told” has led him to work with teachers and administrators to create positive school cultures and build effective relationships that facilitate learning for all students. Relationships may not be easily measurable but have a significant impact on student achievement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Things can be a little tense between teachers and the principals, but less in-person communication can put a real strain on those relationships, and eventually, turn into distrust. Choose from over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Never stop learning!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

Brian is the creator of the Homework Hacks Course , designed to equip students aged 13 to 20 with research-backed homework hacks and independent learning strategies. We can help our children learn! When people ask me my favorite App-building tool, I always say MAD-Learn. Mad Learn Free Trial.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

I’ve written several blogs about teaching remotely during the pandemic and how remote learning can be engaging, exciting, and include student-to-student relationship building activities. I believe that all learning, face-to-face or online, should have the students doing things rather than be passive learners. Tell Me a Story.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Here are some activities for Groundhog Day–February 2nd: Free Printables and Worksheets. Groundhog Day Digital Activities –grades 3-5. Groundhog Day for Kids –a video. Groundhog Day Games. Groundhog Day Teaching Resources. History of Groundhog Day –from History.com. Who was president?

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Waterford

AUGUST 22, 2023

When putting together lesson plans for the upcoming school year, it can be tempting to dive into reading and math curriculum from day one. As an educator, you can use these 50 first day of school games, activities, and printables for elementary students to help your class get to know each other and find things they have in common.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Go to coolcatteacher.com/modern right now to sign up for the Modern Classrooms essential course for free where you will learn about the strategies, research, and resources that can drive student-centered, self-directed learning in your classroom. Reinart's comprehensive school reform model has been widely recognized.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2020

August 18-20, 2020 -a Free PD Experience for Blended Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This school year is dependent more than ever upon our ability to blend face to face (hopefully) and online learning. Each day will focus on a different topic: reading, writing, and STEM.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

However, we can all take the worksheets we do have and transform them from mere busywork as we reimagine them into dynamic, engaging learning experiences. A note from Vicki, your host: To celebrate the 7th anniversary of this podcast, we're returning to our five day a week format to inspire and encourage you on the way to school each morning!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2022

Self-care is a word thrown around a lot these days in education. In addition to the podcast, I've included some inspiring poems, quotes, and a video from the day I learned to walk this past May. In this episode, you will learn more about the research of taking care of yourself as a teacher. I need to focus on my health.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Summer 2020 will need to be one of healing and rest but it is also a summer where we need to learn and level up. ln today’s show, Danielle Strohmeyer talks about seven things to consider as we design a personal learning plan this summer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2022

You can have the first day back to school activities any day of the year. We all need classroom management tips and first-day back stations are one of those you can use any time of the year. One way to do this is first-day back stations. Advancement Courses Tournament of Teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

In this post, I’ll share with you these resources, how I recommend that you use them, and some interesting pointers I’ve learned as I teach students financial literacy. Additionally, students practice real-world scenarios in these seven units as they learn about financial literacy. EVERFI sponsored this post. All opinions are my own.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Tract can engage students and get them excited about learning. Tract is a personalized Project-Based Learning (PBL) platform with rich, individualized projects for students that can be tracked and managed from a centralized teacher dashboard. Help Students Choose their Own Learning Path. Tract sponsored this blog post.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2021

The Educator Canvas is a free 1-page organizer that helps teachers take ideas into action whether it is self-care, classroom management, or anything- Darcy Bakkegard talks about the Educator Canvas and also shares some about the 30 day PD Challenge starting on June 1st. Remember to use COOL20 to receive 20% off your course.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Before becoming a teacher, I didn’t understand why the 100th day of school was a big deal. Some colleagues say the 100th Day is a rich teachable moment that revolves around math. Some colleagues say the 100th Day is a rich teachable moment that revolves around math. How to celebrate. They love parties. Who was president?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

The time for financial literacy and real-world learning is now. 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. Then they learn about sources of income and employment options.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Choose from over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. Never stop learning! Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Most math curricula are designed for a whole group teacher-led lesson where the teacher is expected to cover a new concept or process every day. This is followed by individual practice and review as students attempt to solve similar problems to apply their new learning. Why Should Math Teachers Use The Station Rotation Model?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2021

As we return to in-person learning, we should not return to business as usual. You can also use the coupon code COOL20 to get 20% off your course today. Listen to David Bott talk about Three Things Schools Should Debate As We Return to In-Person Learning. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2024

Learn how to set boundaries, embrace self-care, and manage your mindset to transform stress into strength. Listen to today's show to take care of yourselves, educators, and learn the mindsets to help you enjoy teaching even when it is stressful. Are you stressed? Today will be a refreshing encouragement for educators everywhere.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2024

They’d need to make do with haphazard plans for distance learning through the end of the school year — perhaps longer. For first-year teachers, it was baptism by fire. In summer 2020, EdSurge profiled nine first-year teachers to understand what it was like for them to launch their careers during the pandemic year (2019-20).

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Waterford

MAY 3, 2021

Who doesn’t look forward to field day at the end of the year? Field day means time to unwind and have fun as a class, and it can be a defining memory for many children long after they move on from your classroom. We’ve split this list of 50 fun field day games and activities in two. Having a field day soon?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2022

Particularly when many want to use technology translators instead of learning the language. However, Rachelle Dene Poth has experience engaging and exciting students in her Spanish classroom From building relationships to using technology, she shares how Spanish teachers can engage students in learning. Click Here to Look at Courses.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 13:14. Another fact: The Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory organized the first official esports video game tournament in 1972, which brought players together to battle in a sci-fi rocket combat game called Spacewar. MORE FROM EDTECH : Esports Clubs Expand Learning Opportunities for K–12 Players.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

Go to everfi.com/coolcat to learn more and sign up to get a virtual swag bag full of free goodies to get the school year off to a great start. Stay tuned to learn how EVERFI can empower you to bring real-world skills to your students, even if you're short on time. The video will appear when it is live on YouTube. I'm so excited.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

First, I used the official app from OpenAI on iOS, but they have an official app for Android phones, as well. Using ChatGPT to “interview” me proved effective, but I learned to keep responses brief and focused. Now, let's dig into what I've learned from my two days with Voice ChatGPT. It felt like a thinking companion.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

Have students break into two-four-person teams. Perspective taking’ is an important skill to learn. If you’ve been tasked (or voluntold) to run this activity, here are six activities that will tech-infuse participants: Debate. Working in groups, students research opposite sides of an issue, then debate it in front of class.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

If you have been doing hybrid teaching, with students in classroom & online at same time, what is the one most important piece of advice you would offer to those of us who are likely to be starting this for first time in coming months? Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) February 20, 2021. You can do it!

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Neo LMS

JULY 7, 2020

It is also the time for us to engage in learning experiences for ourselves as well as provide some options for our students. Finding new ideas and activities, that will not only push us to learn but can help us all with focusing more on self-care, mental health and wellness, is important. Read more: Top tech to teach Art remotely.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. He is the creator of the Learning Pit.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This shift in the educational paradigm has thrown into light some of the pros and cons of remote education — as well as how important it is to maintain a balance of both online and offline learning. Pandemic or not, there are many clear benefits that come with using technology in the classroom (either virtually or in-person.)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2021

One of the most important yet underwhelming international events is coming up the first Thursday in May (in Canada, it’s March 15th). Without them, there would be no protection for your privacy, your online information, or even your personal identity. A study in the UK found that the average person has around 118 accounts.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In the edLeader Panel “ From CDs to AI: Congressional Briefing on 20 Years of Speak Up Research ,” Dr. Julie A. Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow and the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project, along with a panel of students, had a conversation about decades of trends and the latest shifts in digital learning today.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Stuart Blythe teaches writing courses at Michigan State University that are officially listed as in-person only. But he makes it clear to students that they are welcome to join any class session remotely via Zoom if they can’t make it in on any given day. Students discovered the flexibility,” he says, “and now they're demanding it.”

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The Jose Vilson

JANUARY 17, 2024

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a special professional development session on a snowy and icy day at PS 20 in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York. Yes, my home neighborhood.) Disclaimer: The facilitator also happens to be LuzMaria, my wife.) What it means to be a professional varies among different people.

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