The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 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. Rachael is a member of the ASCD Emerging Leaders Class of 2015, an NAESP Fellow, and currently serves as the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

Why skill progressions instead of text levels? The biggest mistakes made in reading differentiation strategies Quick wins for teachers with limited planning time Propello Propello is a free online platform offering an amazing NGSS-aligned science curriculum for grades 6-8, with ELA lessons coming in the fall. Explain text levels.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

But the higher your expectations in a true rigorous classroom, the higher the level of support. So in a good lesson plan, you're really goingn to have the support. Oh It is because, you know, for example, in math, you know, basically the ACT has accused schools of grade inflation, right? But here's the thing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 26, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter NGSS Science Standards lessons require a high level of excellence. For example, support to create leveled texts or differentiated experiences with science textbooks and materials can often be limited.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

Recorded live at ISTE, the conversation delves into how Genius Hour has been revamped and integrated into the sixth-grade curriculum, offering students a full-year exploratory course that goes beyond traditional learning. and how it's integrated into the sixth-grade curriculum. We fo- cus on the process over the product.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 26, 2020

Some teachers are finding that online, it is almost impossible.Are your grade books like Swiss Cheese? Today, Mary Howard, a sixth-grade science teacher in New York, talks about how we can engage kids in distance learning. Are there kids who are just missing? These are not easy times to teach but they are important times to teach.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Examples for all grade levels. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A school leader in one of my Facebook groups asked if anyone had a discussion guide for the next time their teachers held vertical discussions across grade levels. ” (to the lower grade team) and “ What do you expect students to know and be able to do when they enter your classroom at the beginning of the school year?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 21, 2020

We want to be an aligned school–from teacher to teacher and from grade level to grade level. As we investigated, tested, and demoed with several products, we were looking at a few things. Our reflection led us to focus on a core piece of our teaching: curriculum mapping and lesson planning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

Do you have students at many grade levels in your classroom? eSpark is a free no-prep solution that teachers of math and reading at the elementary level need to try. eSpark earned Digital Promise’s Research-Based Product Certification in 2021. eSpark earned Digital Promise’s Research-Based Product Certification in 2021.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

I recommend SplashLearn for parents this summer to strengthen the foundations of Mathematics (Pre-kindergarten to Grade 5) and Reading (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 2.) 1b Splash Summer Camp: ELA Adventure (courses available for Grades 3-5). Personalize learning and make it fun for students. Discover the role math plays in cooking.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On today's episode, fifth-grade teacher James Nottingham, author of Teach Brilliantly , explains how he uses this example with his students, discusses misconceptions, and explains to students how the learning process works helps them grow and be more successful. Stepping out of one's comfort zone is essential for learning and making progress.

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Iterating Toward Openness

MAY 15, 2023

For this reason, I was particularly excited to see Experimental Evidence on the Productivity Effects of Generative Artificial Intelligence , a new study from researchers at MIT which finds that access to ChatGPT dramatically reduces productivity inequality on writing tasks. point increase in grade on a 7 point scale].

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

Prior to the pandemic, nearly two-thirds of students in the US were below grade reading level for grade 4,8, and 12 (NAEP). Show Sponsor: Literal App Try the Literal App to help students in grades 6-12 engage with reading. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

Research shows that about 43 million Americans—nearly one in five adults—read below a third grade reading level. Meanwhile, a 2020 study found a significant connection between average yearly income and average reading levels.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Generative AI is computer technology that creates products like articles, images, presentations, and even videos based on a person’s instructions. I’ve also taught community college courses and found that there are many new Freshmen who struggle to write at a 5th grade level. No programming or coding is needed.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2024

And what if I up it to one more level? Link to the AI Chat for This Step: [link] I asked it: I'm working to write a prompt for my 8th grade students to give them feedback on this collaborative writing assignment. Because this is a group grade a missing introduction will be -2 and lack of step by step instructions will be -3.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2023

A first grade student is trying to read a passage on her iPad. Amira Learning is only one of a slew of edtech companies that have leveraged the advancements in voice-based AI to help improve foundational reading skills for learners from kindergarten right up to fourth grade. A digital avatar Amira, clad in olive green, is listening.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 26, 2022

To quote Tom Loveless, former director of the Brown Center on Education Policy at the Brookings Institution, in most states the Proficient label is “significantly above” what most state policymakers and assessments deem as ‘grade level,’ and the more accurate NAEP proficiency level for most states would be closer to Basic.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Students need to be able to learn at their own pace to better grasp and retain information Self-paced, personalized learning allows them to gradually accumulate knowledge and competencies according to their needs and level. . Each competency can also be associated with an assignment students have to complete on the platform to get graded.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Currently teaching STEM at the Middle School level in North New Jersey. Passionate about maximizing productivity, efficiency, and service quality in educational settings. I highly recommend it for all grade levels, especially when physical field trips aren't feasible. Genius Hour 2.0

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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. With over 300 different performance tasks (and over 1200 products students could create), in my review of this site, I found Defined Learning easy to use. Prepare to Celebrate Products. All opinions are my own.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2021

The filters on their website are simple to use so you can find the perfect course for your grade level, subject area, or need. As an expert in applied wellbeing science, David has supported thousands of educators from hundreds of schools around the world in designing and implementing system-level approaches to wellbeing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Dustin Harnish teaches seventh-grade social studies with Spheros, 3d printing, and engaging activities. Choose from over 240 online graduate-level PD courses in 19 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Teacher Dustin Harnish proves it. But he uses far more than technology to engage students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Dan McMahon, VP of Product at SMART Technologies, says: “We’re excited to reveal Lumio’s Spark plan at TCEA this year, giving customers access to their top-priority organization-level features. We’re happy and excited that people realize the great value offered by our wide-ranging product catalog.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2024

years of my career at Weehawken High School, where I taught Algebra I (students in grades seven to nine) and AP Calculus (grades 11-12). years, I have been teaching Algebra I and geometry for grades nine and 10 at Becton Regional High School. I started out teaching seventh grade math and did that for three years.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Raleigh is a fourth grade teacher in Tabernacle, New Jersey, a small town considered a suburb of Philadelphia. First grade was my fourth graders’ last normal school year,” notes Raleigh. It helps teachers differentiate tasks so learners can work at their level and get support without any stigma. Luckily, switching to H?para

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2024

Looking forward, this will become even more important as the speed of edtech product life cycles increase, as evidenced by the recent release and adoption of generative AI tools across the landscape. Guiding Principles for Building Feedback Loops 1. Feedback loops should be designed with bidirectionality for mutual benefit.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 31, 2023

But it’s not just about teachers; anyone interested in boosting their productivity can benefit from these insights. Whether you’re grading papers, planning lessons, or engaged in professional development, this technique can help you stay on track and make the most of your time.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2019

Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project (LVP) aims to understand the range of diverse needs that students may have, and to support product developers in turning learner factors and research-based strategies into pedagogical features for educators and students to use. I use these (product) features to differentiate learning for students.

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

There is no denying the significant improvement in grade-level performance when schools and districts implement ST Math in classrooms. For a signal to come through in this analysis, the loss seen by ST Math must be greater than any potential gains seen by the replacement competitor math product. The answer: a resounding YES. (

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 8, 2023

At SXSW EDU, investors and philanthropic funders said more research needs to be done to develop effective data-literacy products in elementary students. The post A Critical Need: Bringing Data Literacy to Earlier Grade Levels appeared first on Market Brief.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 10, 2021

Teachers often ask to move a student down one or more grade levels in ST Math, based on the student’s state test performance or a universal screener that indicates the student is below grade level in math. That their lower math content knowledge means that on-grade-level ST Math puzzles are too hard for them.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, launched 95 Phonics Core Program® Word Study, Grades 4 and 5. It also includes professional learning and ongoing coaching at the district and building level to support teachers in mastering phonics-based instruction. Lincolnshire, Ill. –

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In Lexia’s 2023 nationwide survey of educators, almost half (45 percent) of respondents cited unfinished learning and curriculum issues like grade level appropriate topics as sources of concern for the 2023-24 school year. Examples of those comments include: “[S]tudents beginning way below grade level.” “Not

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2023

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress in 2022, students in fourth and eighth grade had the largest decline in mathematics achievement since 1990. Furthermore, data shows that only 35 percent of fourth grade students were proficient in mathematics, dropping to 26 percent proficiency at the eight grade level.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The latest proof point is Mystery Science , a provider of elementary-grade science curriculum, which has been acquired by Discovery Education. Schacht credits the growing availability of broadband internet in schools for helping “get his product into the hands of teachers directly.” The team of 50 will also be joining the new owners.

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