The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2024

While that can be typical, we also want to consider the habits that will help us teach long-term with a high quality of life. Learn how to set boundaries, embrace self-care, and manage your mindset to transform stress into strength. Managing Your Mindset: The importance of managing one's mindset to combat stress and burnout.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2024

But somewhere around the twentieth post– This is why I teach more personal, but blocky, not visual, too long, and not about writing. I could have quit–it was getting to be a lot like work–but I enjoyed the camaraderie with like-minded souls. People will skip them, and then skip your blog. Avoid hot links.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 30, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In an old book from England entitled The Wonderful Window , we see an incredible principle: A London clerk worked in a drab office in the rundown part of the city in an office overlooking the slums. We must teach well despite our circumstances!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team as suggestions on how to dig deeper, be sure to choose the right college for your needs and future. Choosing the Right College: Factors to Consider Beyond Rankings Picking the right college is a huge choice that will affect your life for a long time.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

If your third grader has to write a report about landforms, try these websites: Continents explained (with humor) Explore the Colorado Geography Games Geography Quiz Game Geologic movies–great and fun Landforms—matching games, etc. Mapping Game Rainforest life—people, etc. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Rigor in literature and writing involves going beyond the text and connecting to real-life experiences or other books. – Vicki, your podcast host and friendly fellow classroom teacher. Well, your 30 books and all of the work you've done, it makes you more than a former little drip, but I do think that's, your dad is funny.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Teaching Kids to Use Tally Charts: Fun and Educational Activities As parents and educators, we are constantly on the lookout for creative and engaging ways to teach children important skills. In this blog post, we will explore various fun and educational activities that can help you teach kids how to use tally charts effectively.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That said, below are a few reasons your child should actively participate in extracurricular activities: 1. Not all schools offer extracurricular activities that suit your kids’ interests. If you’d like your child to learn piano, South Shore Piano School in Boston offers remarkable piano lessons.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching is hard. In teaching, we certainly have many things we try. We work to listen to why they are struggling and turn every sense we have into reading their face, voice, and body language to attempt to know what is going on. I know, I know.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Inspiring Journeys of Certified English Language Educators The recent changes in the working environment and the ongoing global economic crisis have brought about significant shifts in people’s lifestyles. Undoubtedly, living and travelling in a foreign land pushes you out of your comfort zone.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 16, 2022

The harsh reality of classroom life is that students and teachers both report lower motivation and morale right now. SEL games can help you teach social-emotional learning skills and life skills. Learn how games can be a powerful way to teach life skills. We must reengage students! Games can help us!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2023

Your school passed iPads out to all classes. Some of your colleagues think having students read in this tablet format means they’re integrating technology into their curriculum. After fifteen years of teaching technology, chatting with colleagues, and experimenting, I can assure you there is no magic wand.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2023

With April being financial literacy month, there's no better time to tune in and learn how to integrate financial literacy into your curriculum. This podcast provides practical tips and strategies for teaching financial literacy to middle and high school students. Now, let's teach financial literacy this month! Please try again.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

We are more accepting of what is our lot in life and less judgmental of others. When we practice kindness, life seems to be more of what we once dreamt it would be. How often have you been in a situation where you were expected to judge someone poorly just because your peers and besties did? That definitely is not easy.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here are great ways to celebrate in your classroom including websites, games, activities, printables, quizzes, audios, songs, interactive maps, crafts, flashcards, videos, webquests, books, posters, trading cards, lesson plans, word searches, puzzles, speeches, articles, animations, biographies, and more (click the titles for the link): 1.

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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. He's been teaching a lot. Transcript Created by AI in Riverside.

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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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2022

I update these suggestions every few years to remind teachers there are easy ways to techify your lessons even on a tight schedule. I’d love to hear your suggestions in the comments about how you do this in your classes: Because I teach graduate classes for educators, I talk to lots of teachers all over the country.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this classroom-focused episode, join us as we explore seven innovative strategies to breathe new life into worksheets, turning them into powerful vehicles for learning and student engagement. Her Teach 4 the Heart podcast (www.teach4theheart.com/podcast) helps teachers solve teaching challenges from a Biblical perspective.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Some free, most fee Go ahead–check it out! –image credit Deposit Photos Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

An effective way to shift our students’ thinking about their role in the classroom is to teach them how to treat their learning like they are making a documentary. How is this relevant to my life? Which strategies or resources are working best for me? Record videos of works in progress, presentations, or demonstrations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll accomplish in the New Year. Today: 12 Ways to Update Your Online Presence For most teachers I know, life zooms by, filled with students, parents, meetings, grades, reports, reviews, and thinking. Switched jobs?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 11, 2022

However, teaching soft skills to online students is often challenging, as they don’t have as many opportunities to practice as their in-person peers do. How to teach soft skills to online students. How to teach soft skills to online students. As a teacher, you can’t tell your students what to think. Critical thinking.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2023

If this describes you, you’re not alone in your concerns, but there’s hope. Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. That’s growth.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 10, 2023

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. Student work was stored in the cloud and submitted digitally rather than as sheets of paper into the teacher’s Inbox (that really was a box). Students collaborated on work, sharing virtually, and then published digitally.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2024

In the articles, we share the perspectives of HP Teaching Fellows. By increasing the use of real-life relevance in the classroom content, students further develop lifelong skills and improve their internal self-image through successful learning experiences. Read the other articles here and here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2022

You’ve been teaching for five years and love what you’re doing. You consider yourself darn lucky to be working with colleagues that are friends and a boss who always puts your needs first. In short, you found the square hole that fits your square peg. Until the day that changes. Here are examples.

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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. AI is changing rapidly, and you'll want your team to take advantage of this free course from Microsoft today. AIforEducators.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2022

In the real world of teaching, answers aren't always easy. So, it is fitting that today I discuss the reality of teaching with another teaching veteran. We share how we have navigated the stresses and struggles of teaching as we seek to live a balanced life and do what matters. I need to focus on my health.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strategies to life. How to Make Your Own GPT: A Step-by-Step.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In a nutshell, the most significant advantage is providing real-life examples, so students have a better idea of what they are learning. At the same time, I know that building stronger connections isn’t easy, as teachers need the school’s support and to work around the community partners’ schedules. Check out expert websites .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has ideas on those skills that will not only serve you well in your academics but beyond: 4 Highly Important Study Skills to Develop During College and Beyond We spend a lifetime learning, so it makes sense to develop a few study skills that will make our lives easier.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2024

How Low-Carb Diets Fuel High-Achieving Students Have you ever considered that your diet could be the secret weapon in your quest for academic success? From stabilizing mood to managing weight effectively, let’s delve into how cutting down on carbs can ignite your educational journey.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Students can build community, connect during the pandemic, and build valuable life skills by playing video games. So, those who are digitally literate can work across formats and websites to find the information they need, evaluate the content they find, and utilize the format to create desired outcomes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2023

With High School graduation close, college on the horizon, one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors put together a list of great tips and ideas to help you prepare for one of the biggest steps you can take to build your future: How to Prepare for College College preparation is crucial to ensuring that your college life is successful.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 4, 2021

The choice one makes to teach and lead is almost always grounded in the innate desire to make a positive difference in a child's life. The little boy looked away and murmured, "It's yours, teacher." Or "Let me show you how to hold your pencil." Brushing aside a tear, she went on with her work.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 2, 2023

12 Websites to Teach Mouse Skills. 10 Tech Tools for Your Math Class. 15 Websites to Teach Financial Literacy. 12 Tips for Teaching Middle School Tech. Tech Tip #9–Quickly Hide Your Screen. Two Tech Tips for Everyday Life. 13 Ways to Use Canva in Your Classroom. 7 Websites to Teach Fake News.

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