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How to use Notion

The CoolCatTeacher

Today's guest, Chris Chappotin, shares how he uses Notion to organize himself. He talks about how to get started and why people use it. How I Use Notion in the Classroom. Episode 792 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast How to Use Notion Chris Chappotin, Principal at STEAM Middle School in Burleson, TX. Subscribe to the Show.

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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

The CoolCatTeacher

Listen to Starr Sackstein share how to assess with respect. In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show.

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How to Know You Make a Difference #LoveTeaching

The CoolCatTeacher

I was voted Dowell Campus Teacher of the Year in 2011 by my peers and served as a campus leader in various roles, including 504 and RTI Coordinator. 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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Lumio: Making Review and Practice Easy

The CoolCatTeacher

How to get to the site. You’ll see when you login that you start off by being able to add activities, explore the resources they have, or get some training on how to use this collaborative learning tool. This way, I could look to see what each student did and if they knew how to write the code I wanted to see on the exam.

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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

NCTE Position Statement on Independent Reading ) 3:51 How does Lisa talk to her students about reading stamina and how to refocus when distracted? Talk to your students about reading stamina and how to build it. October 31, 2011. June 16, 2011. 2:45 Introduction to Lisa Hollihan Allen 3:12 What is reading stamina?

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The K-12 Business Model: How to Innovate in an Ever-Changing Learning Environment

EdNews Daily

No matter what your role in education is, we think it’s important to understand how the K-12 business model differs from other businesses and organizations, and what it requires to evolve alongside not only the education industry – but the classroom experience. Barrier to entry is critically important as a K-12 teacher or an EdTech company.

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Duolingo Just Raised $35M. Udemy Got $50M. Both Are Valued Billions More.

Edsurge

Two of the fastest growing and most highly valued education technology companies are going down the alphabet as they raise subsequent rounds at higher and higher valuations. This latest investment gives the Pittsburgh-based company a valuation of $2.4 To date, the company has raised $183 million in outside capital.

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