Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

As the leadership team of Duquesne City School District balances its budget, impactful maker learning spaces and experiences for all students are serving as the cornerstone of what can be called the district’s rebirth. Over the last 12 years, the school system has undergone major upheavals.

Maker Movement 314

Maker Movement Robotics Learning Elementary 314

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

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. Arts in Every Subject: How to Make It Happen. She was Rhode Island’s 2007 State Teacher of the Year. Enhanced Transcript. Shownotes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e153. Twitter: @cdhayes13.

Robotics 360

Robotics Elementary Classroom Flipped Classroom 360

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

How did you do that?” They were just totally engrossed in learning how to use the cube, just exploring all the depths of it. They had to tell what they learned about how to use it. Karen is a 2007 Apple Distinguished Educator. Did you know you could do this?”. They started discovering things. “OH, We can do that.”.

iPad 189

iPad iPhone System Video 189

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2018

Doug: Well, the people that started this back in about 2007… They just started recording their lessons. We need to teach students WHEN to divide, not how to divide. And it just sounds overwhelming. Doug: Yeah. Vicki: I mean, I try to personalize as much as I can, but it does sound overwhelming, Doug. Watched the lessons.

Khan Academy 165

Khan Academy Elementary Company Personalized Learning 165