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Successful Distance Learning for Young Kids

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter You may be worried that the youngest kids can’t learn at a distance, but Dr. Nancy Frey, co-author of the Distance Learning Playbook comes along side us to help us understand how it can be done. There we learn from students, teachers, and families every day.

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How to Empower Teachers

The CoolCatTeacher

Evan Robb on episode 566 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Administrators can empower teachers and principal Evan Robb shares some of the techniques. His newest book, The Ten- Minute Principal is being published by Corwin in May 2019. Evan also has a podcast, The Robb Review Podcast.

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254: Why Art and Science go hand in hand

The Thinking Stick

She began her publishing career in New York at Scientific American in 1996, moved to Washington DC to join the art department of National Geographic, spent four years as a freelance science communicator, then returned to Scientific American in 2007. Would you like to share your thoughts on this episode? Send us a voice memo!

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Integrating the Arts into Every Subject

The CoolCatTeacher

Catherine Davis-Hayes on episode 153 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. As 2007 State Teacher of the Year in Rhode Island, Catherine Davis-Hayes is passionate about helping every teacher use the arts in their classroom. Twitter: @cdhayes13.

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14 Effective Self-Directed Learning Strategies

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

” for foundational insights and the “Self-Directed Learning Books” list to stock up your reading shelf with resources that are as enjoyable as they are informative. Think about Twitter PLNs (Professional Learning Networks) or educational forums like this Educators Technology for tech-related stuff.

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Communicating and Connecting With Social Media (An Excerpt)

A Principal's Reflections

Here is a sneak peek at my new book co-authored by Bill Ferriter and Jason Ramsden. For principals, experiments in open communication typically begin with Twitter (www.twitter.com) and Facebook (www.facebook.com). Twitter and Facebook provide principals with real-time tools that are far superior to traditional forms of communication.

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Dave Burgess Talks Student Engagement #MondayMotivation #tlap

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In my opinion, this artisanal craft of “hooking in” or “engaging” our students into a topic is best captured in Dave Burgess’ best-selling book, Teach Like a Pirate. Dave Burgess on Twitter @ burgessdave. Listen Now.