The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2021

She bravely reflects on the real struggles, challenges, and quality of education in the school year 2020-2021. Recently, I shared 21 Hot Topics for Teacher Professional Development for Summer 2021. Tennille Johnston is an award-winning science teacher in Texas who is speaking out about what really happened this school year.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 19, 2017

Those names that we associate with fundamentally changing human history were in some way makers and tinkerers. Educators are turning towards ideas like the Maker Movement and tinkering to foster creativity and innovation in their classrooms and to get their kids thinking and doing more. And there are spaces in between.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Artificial Intelligence–AI–can greatly assist many mundane education tasks. Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2022

The US Department of Education Roadmap for Reopening Safely says that “accelerated learning provides opportunities for students to learn at grade level rather than through tracking or remediation….” It isn’t about “catching up” right now education is about r eaching every child's potential. Department of Education.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 20, 2021

With the enormous changes brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a new kid on the block that people seem to be talking about a lot lately: the uberization of education. The topic is not new. picked up, it was only a matter of time to see that education had to undergo some changes. So, things might not change all that much.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. So how can educators engage in professional learning and find time to connect with other educators, when schedules and responsibilities make finding extra time difficult? How I have found time to connect and grow as an educator.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

EVERFI has some fantastic (free) resources to help you be a difference-maker in a student's life. Financing Higher Education – Helping students understand student loans and higher education can help them wisely understand the costs of college. This helps students start thinking about financial topics.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 5, 2017

For the last year, working groups focused on maker-centered learning and research in the League of Innovative Schools have joined forces to focus on the research behind the national wave of enthusiasm in maker learning. What is its value in education? She said, “We are in the process of implementing maker spaces with fidelity.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 27, 2017

Since the fall 2016 meeting of the League of Innovative Schools , superintendents from around the country have connected with leading researchers in the field of maker learning. The team builds on a growing body of literature that points to potential dangers of adopting maker learning programs with an uncritical perspective.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2020

December 7-12th, 2020, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

There is no consensus about paper-based and paperless education. But with all edtech progress, I think paper will be less and less used in education. Note-taking is quite a sensitive topic when it comes to the implementation of more technology in schools or higher education. Making the case for paperless schools.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 11, 2019

but as with all use of educational technologies, I believe that it should be used intentionally to assist learners in developing and expanding their content knowledge and life skills. Each discipline sheds light on the topic like the facets of a gem. ( A Cornucopia of Multidisciplinary Teaching ). More about the ?

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2024

A growing chorus of education researchers, pundits and “science of reading” advocates are calling for young children to be taught more about the world around them. The theory is that what we grasp from what we read depends on whether we can hook it to concepts and topics that we already know. Random facts, he says, are not important.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Quizizz is a fun, free quiz maker that students love because it makes review feel like a game. Quizizz will show you content that has already been created by other educators. That way, there are multiple games generated on different topics that can be used to foster review leading up to the exam.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 23, 2024

That’s the main idea of conferences, which bring educators and high-tech professionals together to devise effective solutions for building a better future. Here is a list of upcoming conferences where educators can get inspired, empowered, and ready for new challenges. What’s next?

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2024

The urgency for higher education institutions to integrate and create policies for using AI technology in the classroom is rapidly increasing. AI is now reshaping how students learn, and its widespread use has created some complexities in education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The 2023 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards honors educators for their exemplary use of innovative edtech to support student learning. Topics range from immigration to kids without fathers. Inspired by those students, he earned a Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education from Westminster College in Salt Lake City.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It features a selection of 15 great preschool learning websites that offer fun and educational activities for kids of all ages. ABC Mouse ABC Mouse is an online learning academy created with the goal of helping children build a strong educational foundation before they enter formal schooling.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2019

December 9-15th, 2019, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code –a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

December 3-9th, 2018, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator.

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Digital Promise

JULY 28, 2020

Education research is too often based on gaps in published research or the niche interests of researchers, rather than the priority challenges faced by schools and districts. As a result, the education studies that researchers design and publish are often not applicable to schools’ most pressing needs. Invite a Range of Experts.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A number of educators across the country are finding great value in ‘learning science’ books such as Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. 4); Interleaving – “mixing up closely-related topics and encouraging discrimination” (e.g., These educational practices can be powerful tools for information retrieval.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 22, 2018

simpleshows explain complex topics in short, entertaining, and easy-to-understand videos; and its methodology is trusted by major blue-chip corporations worldwide. Today, the company offers a variety of formats, from simple online videos to innovative and interactive online courses, and its online video maker mysimpleshow.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 16, 2022

This month, Advancement Courses is kicking off their annual Tournament of Teachers bracket challenge where educators can win up to $2,000 in prizes. This year’s “Mischief-Makers Edition'' features some of the most incorrigible students from literature and film, including Draco Malfoy, Veruca Salt, Bart Simpson, and Ferris Bueller.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2017

As maker-centered learning gains traction in schools around the country, district leaders in the League of Innovative Schools are pioneering best practices for implementing new programs. What does research have to say about maker learning? How do we measure and show the impact of these programs?

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 13, 2015

During Connected Educators’ Month I did a virtual presentation on The Mindset of the Maker Education. The Perfect Storm for Maker Education. Educator as a Maker Educator. https://www.thinglink.com/scene/575147870160683008. https://www.thinglink.com/scene/529031635128025090.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

5- Create a Library of Maker Materials Make it easy to tinker and invent with a rich library of resources and materials. 5- Create a Library of Maker Materials Make it easy to tinker and invent with a rich library of resources and materials. This helps students understand who would use those materials.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 3, 2018

Today, The Goal-Minded Teacher ( #EduGoalsMOOC ) free open online course Twitter chat took place about the topic, Effective Technology Integration. A short list of useful resources that relate to the use of technology in education. Advice On Using Education Technology [link]. Resources. Here comes the SAMR.

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Waterford

MARCH 16, 2021

Teachers, we know how hard it can be to plan remote activities that are engaging and educational. The first section includes 25 educational tools that can help you plan online activities for your classroom. 25 Online Educational Activities for Classrooms. 25 Virtual Classroom Icebreakers and Social-Emotional Learning Activities.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 18, 2023

To learn more about how to use podcasts with your kids and students, check out Podcasting in Education: Teacher's Guide. But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids But Why is a popular podcast that educates and entertains kids by sharing answers to their questions. Ear Snacks Ear Snacks is an educational podcast for kids.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2018

The poster child for a cutting-edge classroom over the years has included computers (back in your mom’s schooldays), iPads (a surprisingly long time ago), 3D printing, Maker Space, and G Suite. While VR is a wonderful education tool in its own right, there are important distinctions between the two. How to use it.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

With all of these technologies populating classrooms this year, it is also more integral than ever that educators instill students with the tenets of digital citizenship. Though it’s been a buzzword in K–12 for quite some time, STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and math — education will continue to grow in 2018.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Curriculum Associates is offering printable activity packs and guidance for educators and student families to support learning at home. Aperture Education is offering a collection of free resources to support SEL. Video labs, along with accompanying teacher and student guides, covering key science topics.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

To fulfill technology’s promise of transforming teaching and learning, educators must learn to leverage these tools to engage students and support their personal growth ,” the report’s authors write. public sector director of education, in the report. Foster a Success Culture Using Classroom Collaboration.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 19, 2023

Lindy Hockenbary is an educator whose strength is helping other educators utilize technology to enhance learning experiences. In addition to various roles, Lindy has worked in virtually every area of education: schools, education service agencies, non-profits, and EdTech companies. Who is Lindy Hockenbary?

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2018

When they reviewed their work, the authors discovered a startling trend: “Instructors consistently refer to their male students using maker terminology—‘geek,’ ‘builders,’—and then overwhelmingly referred to their female students as ‘girls’, as a gender-specific identity,” says Kim in an interview with EdSurge.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Add to that the fact that computer literacy is the #1 entry level skill that can make or break a new entrant’s chances in the job market, and the topic takes on a fresh weight and focus. Enter the knowledge-based economy – a trending topic across sectors more or less from 2003 onward. Installing and personalizing basic software.

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