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How to Have Deeper Learning and Better Schools

The CoolCatTeacher

Jal Mehta from the Harvard School of Education Shares How From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Deeper Learning can happen as we work to connect with students and transform them into critical thinkers as well as knowledgeable about our content areas. Sponsor: Pear Deck. Subscribe to the Show.

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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Quickly learning to connect with students and develop rapport, she was able to recognize the most important part of teaching, relationships. Assessment is part of what teachers have to do in school. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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#Eddies12-The Edublog Awards 2012-Voting Now Open!

The Web20Classroom

The nominations are in and the voting is open for the 2012 Edublog Awards. I was humbled to learn that for the 4th year in a row I have been nominated for Twitterer of the Year and for the 3rd year in a row this blog was nominated for Best Edtech/Resource Sharing Blog. I hope you will vote this year. edublog awards'

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Today’s #ETCoaches Twitter chat

Dangerously Irrelevant

I had the pleasure of moderating the #ETCoaches Twitter chat today. Welcome to our #ETCoaches Twitter discussion. Why do we keep doing ’60 apps in 60 minutes’ type conference sessions since they focus on tools, not learning? Learn about robust, technology-infused learning at the 2013 Iowa 1:1 Institute.

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Creating Learning Centers in a Blended Literacy Classroom

The Web20Classroom

The most effective blended learning model that literacy classrooms can utilize to meet the needs of all readers is the “Rotation Model” in which online engagement is embedded within a range of face-to-face forms of instruction. During the independent time, centers are one way to keep students learning, not just completing busy work.

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Google Code-In 2012 - contest for High School Students

Educational Technology Guy

Google has announced Google Code-In 2012 , a contest for high school students. Related: Google for Education Resources Free Computer Science Resources Learning HTML Code - some resources to get started Google Code University - free computer science classes. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Do you need safe, fun ways for students to connect and learn while keeping their distance in the classroom? Visit coolcatteacher.com/tournament to learn more and start voting! Twitter: @ weisburghm. Augmented reality apps might be for you!

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