The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Principal Brad Gustafson, author of Reclaiming Our Calling: Hold on to the Heart, Mind, and Hope of Education , inspires us to find our reason for teaching and being an educator again. This free tool helps educators around the world connect their students.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 15, 2019

Most recently standing for Student-Centered Active Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogies’, SCALE-UP refers to learning environments that have embraced active, collaborative in a manner that alters traditional classroom processes and layouts. The principles of SCALE-UP. Flipped Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 15, 2019

You can take courses on helpful topics like classroom management, teacher wellness, education technology, special education classes and more. Wesley has served as an organizer for the annual K-12 Online Conference since it began in 2006. Plus, you can save 20% of your order the code COOL20.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

More formally, “metacognition was originally referred to as the knowledge about and the regulation of one’s cognitive activities in learning processes” (Veenman, Van Hout-Wolters, & Afflerbach, 2006, p.3). FlipGrid is one of those free tools in education that can be used for just about anything!

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2017

Koehler, who co-authored a paper in 2006 and another one in 2008 , referring to the above core idea with these exact words. Technology has changed so many industries already and education is no exception. Why educators can no longer ignore the TPACK framework. The use of technology in education will only grow.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 24, 2023

Growth mindset posters for classroom Introducing growth mindset into the classroom has become an essential aspect of modern education. They come in various styles and themes, catering to different age groups and educational settings. These banners can truly enliven any educational space with their vibrant appearance.

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

For this week’s podcast, we reached out to one of the masters of making educational videos, John Green, and asked for his advice and thoughts on the state of education during this unprecedented time. He and his brother, Hank, have made educational videos under the banner of Crash Course. It’s valuable and it’s important.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Although it costs state, local and federal governments an estimated $90 billion a year, we know very little about whether special education services are actually helping students with disabilities learn more. They compared the kids’ academic performance before they were diagnosed and after they started receiving services.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

These principles of Universal Design have transitioned into the educational sphere through various models, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL; Rose & Meyer, 2000), Universal Design for Instruction (UDI; Scott et al., To learn more about UDL, I encourage you to dig deeper into references at the bottom of the post.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

To help cultivate responsible decision-making in classrooms, educators should consider the following questions: How can I help students evaluate situations to identify the potential benefits and consequences of different decisions? family, peers, school, community) ( CASEL ). Responsible Decision-Making. Click to copy.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 25, 2016

More high school seniors than ever before recognize the importance of getting an education beyond high school, but many have limited exposure to the college experience”, said Marie Groark, Executive Director of Get Schooled. “By In 2006, he launched innovative label deals and started We The Best Music Group.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 28, 2020

For those who train and educate law enforcement officials, Floyd’s death — along with the recent police killings of Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and other Black Americans — was also a moment of reckoning, prompting some of those educators to examine their role in preparing officers for a profession responsible for so much senseless violence.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

History curriculum will be complemented by a self-paced micro-credential, designed to equip educators with the instructional skills to support primary source analysis. The primary source analysis lessons and professional development resources developed in these efforts will be offered freely to benefit the larger educational community.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 16, 2019

A survey of educators found that the majority lack enough information and classroom management strategies for students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and that they don’t feel capable to help them.[2] What Educators Need to Know. In this case, refer the child to a counselor or ADHD specialist at your school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2018

Pam Moran, superintendent in Albemarle County in Virginia, shares about some cool virtual reality in Virginia, some challenges with helping new teachers get started, and how she thinks education is entering a new Renaissance of creativity and innovation. Educating Kids for Life Not for Tests. Get motivated today listening to Pam.

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Neo LMS

MAY 8, 2018

Wing ’s ACM article “ Computational Thinking ” published in 2006. Computers are programmed to approach problems in a systematic way, relentlessly seeking solutions – in a way that is undaunted and fearless – and which many educational experts feel could be a valuable asset to the thinking tool-kit of students. Abstraction.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 4, 2018

We all need inspiration, and many would argue that we perform better as educators when we have passion. We need to see education for what it is - the means to draw out the best from children and give them the best preparation to thrive in the world. This process promotes 'a different way of being' teachers (Bolton, 2006).

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2017

You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. The first big project was the Flat Classroom Project, which went on to win ISTE’s award in 2006 for the best online learning project, that I co-created with Julie Lindsey, who at the time had been in Bangladesh. Do you agree or disagree? Share in the comments or tweet me!

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MIND Research Institute

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

References. Department of Education (p. Department of Education. Additional Resources: Podcast: The Creative Engine and Intentional Iteration. Productive Struggle and Math Rigor Resources. Increasing Intrinsic Motivation for Students Through Goal Setting. Boaler, J., & & Dweck, C. Mathematical Mindsets?: Www.Ted.Com.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Drawing from peer-reviewed research papers, I’ve made sure to include diverse and illustrative examples that showcase how blended learning is being implemented across different educational contexts. Stay tuned for further discussions and explorations in the realm of modern educational methods. References Auster, C.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2019

I completed my pre-doctoral residency in Nova Scotia in 2006 where I trained primarily in Cognitive-Behavioural and Narrative approaches. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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Waterford

JANUARY 10, 2020

Bilingual refers to a person who can speak two languages fluently. Educators thought for decades that learning two languages at once would hinder a child’s literacy development.[14] Often educators of English-language learners exhibit a monolingual bias while teaching. First, here’s a quick definition of bilingualism in general.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2020

But like many trends in education, the novelty took hold before the evidence mounted. van Alten, referring to a flipped classroom, in an email interview. The University of Utrecht analysis of all the mixed results of 114 studies from 2006 through 2016 found that flipped classrooms tended to increase student learning by a small amount.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 5, 2011

All across the country, education is under attack on numerous fronts. No matter where you look, educators are to blame for the economic woes in many states. Educators then became the scapegoats as a message of “shared sacrifice” swept the country. One might ask why I refer to education as the noblest profession.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 8, 2014

This is a continuation from yesterday''s post on changing roles , disruptive innovation and the survival of higher education. I was certainly speaking for a time before the advent of what is now referred to as Web 2.0 Continued tomorrow References Barsky, E. BMC Medical Education 6, 41. or the ‘social web’. and Purdon, M.

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Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

I went looking here on my blog and it turned out to be 13 years ago: David Warlick’s K12 Online Conference Keynote 2006. We point in a direction, (not necessarily the direction that the student is going), and we are a reference point or guide to the learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

But some in higher education worry about a lack of motivation for such efforts, especially when the vast majority of professors think they’re great in the classroom already. The finding is part of a broader phenomenon in psychology often referred to as “ inflated self-view.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2018

I’ve been going most years since 2006 and while it overwhelms me, it is truly an awesome learning experience. I’ve been partnering with SMART promoting their Give Greatness program designed to recognize educators with classroom equipment. Nominate an educator who inspires you to give greatness and you can both win!

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

It’s easy for policy-makers to focus on academic grades, but the study of third graders actually highlights outcomes more important to parents, said Kelly Kane, director of elementary and early childhood education in the school district. Kelly Kane, director of elementary and early childhood education, Tulsa public schools.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this post, I’ve synthesized the wisdom from these papers into actionable insights and examples for educators looking to hone their classroom management skills. TD-OTR refers to strategies that allow teachers to gauge student participation and understanding continually (Gage & MacSuga-Gage, 2017). Gage, Ph.D., and Ashley S.

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100mentors

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Concepts”, “understanding”, and their combination for “conceptual understanding” have more than one definition in an educational context. Conceptual understanding: Representations referring to a concept, as a group of ideas with regularities or patterns. Taxonomy of education objectives, Handbook I: Cognitive Domain.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 14, 2023

This model, along with thought-provoking examples of experiential learning activities, offers tangible insights into how this methodology can be applied across diverse educational settings. Experiential learning, a concept that resonates profoundly with us educators, has been a significant part of pedagogical theory.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2022

In the next few days, thousands of edtech entrepreneurs, investors, educators and policymakers will flood a hotel in San Diego to attend the Mecca of Education Innovation Optimism known as ASU GSV. based education and workforce technology companies, together amounting to more than $150 billion in market capitalization.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 24, 2015

This year I decided to overhaul my gradebook and assess students based on their mastery of particular skills, also referred to as standards-based grading. On his website , Marzano provides a generic scale to help educators think about what each point value should represent. I’d love to learn from other educators doing this.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

For more on this, read my 2006 Post About How a Disney Cruise changed my views on education.) I've seen an educator on Twitter do Science Friday, and each Friday they either did a science demonstration, a science experiment, or a science an activity. Subscribe to the Show. Resources Mentioned in This Show.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

So what will be the future of higher education, and how will it survive against this hostile backdrop? In May 2000, I was invited to present two keynote speeches about the role technology would play in the future of higher education. Continued tomorrow References Bach, S., Online Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Communication, including speech, clothing and actions all serve to signal our cultural identities and group membership (Pahl and Rowsell, 2006). Such new literary practices of communication (Lankshear and Knobel, 2006) rely heavily on shared spaces, shared symbolism and the viral nature of the social web. and Lukose, R. and Knobel, M.

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