The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In today’s episode, she shares what she’s doing and how her students are learning. Today’s Sponsor: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection. The Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection is here! Read my review.) Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet!

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2024

A group that is often studied but left out of conversations, we wanted to intentionally facilitate spaces for Black women across and outside the gender spectrum and learn more about their experiences in this climate, as much recent research covers pre-pandemic educator experiences. The 27 Black women we interviewed were powerfully self-aware.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

.” – Anonymous There are many reasons why we tend to fall back on what we are either comfortable with or have always done. None of these reasons should stop anyone from doing what’s best for kids. With changing times, continuous reflection and learning are needed in order to move schools forward now. Jobs are changing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 1, 2021

I would discover what seemed to be a fantastic tool (most likely discovered in FreeTech4Teachers , Alice Keeler , or one of the other tech ed blogs I follow), give it about five minutes to prove itself, and then, depending upon that quick review, either dig deeper or move on. For more complicated tools, how steep is the learning curve ?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Leaders looking to shift learning must think more holistically. It’s imperative that classroom design is driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” says Tom Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools , a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education. meghan.bogardu….

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2018

School leaders and teachers took a step back and examined what they wanted for their students. After deliberation, they determined their goal was to shift to smaller, more personalized learning. . 3 Ways to Achieve a Successful School Improvement Initiative. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 06/14/2018 - 09:27. In Fayette County, Ga.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

I connect with other teachers for purely professional reasons, such as sharing resources, supporting each other, and building a network. Moreover, I have learned more from my teaching colleagues on Twitter than in any professional development sessions I attended. What a great resource. I need a lesson idea, and I need it now!”

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

But, metaverse technologies are growing quickly and have enormous implications for the future of teaching and learning. What is the metaverse? What is the metaverse? It lives in a network of interconnected computers and includes a range of free, accessible, and decentralized games, communities, and venues for interaction.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2019

K–12 schools are evolving their use of data analytics tools as pedagogies such as personalized learning focus on more immediate feedback and the “whole student.” . “We We want to do what we can and make the right decisions to affect trends moving in the right direction.”. That’s why we are here,” said Cavanaugh. .

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Keep reading to make sure you have the know-how on how to maximum your provider and don’t forget to check out ViewSonic’s education solution page to learn even more. . Finding the right digital solutions provider is a major investment. Digital Education Service Provider Checklist. Confirm that internet connectivity is ensured.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

I’m wondering if you might recommend what top three books would you suggest I read outside of ‘Urgency for Teachers,’ ‘Pedagogy of the Oppressed,’ ‘The New Education?’ I’m wondering if you might recommend what top three books would you suggest I read outside of ‘Urgency for Teachers,’ ‘Pedagogy of the Oppressed,’ ‘The New Education?’

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

I was recently working on my slide deck for a three-day workshop that will take participants on an immersive experience into digital leadership and learning. My primary objective for all multiday workshops is to illustrate the vital role that technology can play in improving teaching, learning, and leadership.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

While there clearly are still lessons yet to be learned from the ongoing pandemic, the ebb and flow of emergency remote instruction versus the return to in-person instruction has already brought one of higher ed’s simmering issues to a rolling boil: What are we going to do with online learning?

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 19, 2017

It’s incredible to look back at where I started as a new teacher and see how much my pedagogy and practice have changed since then. One of the biggest reasons for my growth as an educator has been competency-based learning. What an incredible way for teachers to learn and grow professionally.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

How Modern Learning Environments Support Numerous Pedagogies. When Neosho Junior High School teachers and students moved into a sleek, new campus last August, they said goodbye to traditional classrooms and hello to modern learning spaces that encourage mobility, collaboration and new ways of learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 9, 2023

Ways teachers can make learning relevant and meaningful is the topic of our blog post today! My journey into the vast realm of educational literature began with my PhD in Educational Studies—a profound exploration that delved deep into the nuances of how we learn and the best ways to facilitate that process.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. When it is all said and done though, the teacher and principal in me wants a good dose of reality that clearly moves from the “why” to the “how” and “what” of the implementation process.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

in this post, I share with you my perspectives, drawn from my experiences as a blogger, educator, and academic with a PhD in educational studies, on what constitutes the quintessential characteristics of 21st century teachers. Welcome back to our insightful series on 21st century education.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

You don’t know what you don’t know. That old adage sums up why it is so hard for educators, parents and communities to adopt new learning spaces and the pedagogies that go along with them. Over the past 20 years, Robert Dillon has been a huge advocate for experiential learning. Tue, 02/27/2018 - 09:47.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Pedagogy is powerful. First grade teacher Byron Gilliland has combined Rigamajig (the right tool) with Deeper Learning (the right pedagogy) to facilitate a learning environment that sees all students embrace their curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and collaborative abilities to own their learning at a higher level.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2021

Though the sheer volume of educational advice-givers may be unique to this pandemic year, the scenario of educators needing to critically evaluate educational claims and pedagogy is nothing new. As David Laws points out in the foreword to “ What Does This Look Like in the Classroom ,” “.too

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2020

Every day, a new batch of colleges announces that in-person classes are closed and teaching will shift online to try to halt the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. Stachowiak is host of a long-running podcast called “Teaching in Higher Ed,” and she’s the dean of teaching and learning at Vanguard University of Southern California.

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Edsurge

JULY 15, 2020

Some seized the opportunity to innovate with personal projects and a deeper learning approach. Most quickly realized the myriad challenges involved in conducting virtual learning experiences while also identifying such key priorities as health and wellness, social-emotional learning and relevance.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

and its schools that you may be surprised to hear what is really going on there. Those principles include: Intentional Leadership: School leaders championing a coherent and collaborative strategy that ensures digital technologies serve effective pedagogy to raise achievement for all students.?. ? It includes $4.6

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Technology is developing at a faster clip than its adoption, and while some K–12 classrooms are innovating — by using drones in curriculum or digital tools to personalize learning — they remain isolated examples dotting an unequal landscape where, often, digitization is seen as an end in itself rather than a means to improve learning.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Technology is developing at a faster clip than its adoption, and while some K–12 classrooms are innovating — by using drones in curriculum or digital tools to personalize learning — they remain isolated examples dotting an unequal landscape where, often, digitization is seen as an end in itself rather than a means to improve learning.

Robotics 150

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

It is titled Experiences in Self-Determined Learning and can be found at [link]. What follows is: The Book Description. Self-determined learning or heutagogy is fast gaining interest from educators around the world interested in an evidence-based approach to learning. The Table of Contents. Table of Contents. The Basics.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools? Should it be blocked? Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Classroom learning and management all begin with relationships, and SEL can guide the relationship and community building process. Any connected educator has heard buzzwords like flipped classroom, gamification, social-emotional learning (SEL), differentiation, and personalized learning. Thanks, Mrs. Baker.

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My Island View

AUGUST 9, 2023

With the national attention directed at cybersecurity and interoperability in building safe and resilient data ecosystems in K-12, it is important to take a moment to underscore that these efforts are well thought out and stem from fundamental digital fluency and citizenship learning standards, and many lessons learned over the pandemic years.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2020

Last fall, after schools had closed and students were forced onto Zoom and Google Classroom in a rush, experts and educators around the world clamored to make a rather fine distinction: What they were doing wasn’t online learning, but rather emergency remote instruction. Applications are ongoing). Applications are ongoing).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 20, 2018

I would discover what seemed to be a fantastic tool (most likely discovered in FreeTech4Teachers , Alice Keeler , or one of the other tech ed blogs I follow), give it about five minutes to prove itself, and then, depending upon that quick review, either dig deeper or move on. For more complicated tools, how steep is the learning curve ?

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

Most session tend to focus on new apps or software over deep dives into pedagogy and building better relationships. At conferences, I’m always learning, and I try to engage as many attendees as possible in meaningful conversation. As my experiences grew, my personal learning network broadened and my perspectives became less myopic.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

As a practitioner I am always looking to learn how to better assist educators at all grade levels. Our goal is the purposeful integration of technology to support or enhance learning. So I did what I have been doing for the past five years and that was submit a query to my Personal Learning Network (PLN) using Twitter and Google+.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 10, 2018

To address these challenges, we need to understand how they are experienced in different settings—from small, rural districts to large, urban districts—and we need to learn from educators and researchers who are working to solve these issues. Districts are using technology tools in powerful ways to enhance student learning and engagement.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Often, the most powerful learning happens when students explore different perspectives, step outside of their typical environments, and are exposed to new ways of doing and thinking. What happens when this same approach is applied to school districts? What happens when this same approach is applied to school districts?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2015

The formation of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) has opened my eyes and mind to an array of ideas, strategies, and tools to support and enhance learning through the assistance of technology. Forcing students and educators to use technology just for the sake of using it will never transform teaching and learning.

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