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The Epic E-Book of WebTools

The CoolCatTeacher

Resources Mentioned in the Show Epic book of Web Tools and Apps The Digital Librarians Survival Toolkit Kristina Holzweiss – Bio as Submitted Kristina A. She is also the winner of the 2015 NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher Award and 2015 Long Island Technology Summit Fred Podolski Leadership and Innovation Award.

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Expanding into Early Childhood Is Good for Edtech Companies. Is It Good for Kids?

Edsurge

Instead, the Norway-based company—which counts Disney as an investor —revealed a new suite of digital games, called Kahoot! It’s the latest example of an established K-12 education company moving into the early childhood space. It’s the latest example of an established K-12 education company moving into the early childhood space.

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Assessment and Grading in Distance Learning – How to Get Better

The CoolCatTeacher

Finalist for Book of the Year Award in Education, Foreword Reviews, 2015. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. Guskey, T. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.

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5 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015

Catlin Tucker

I designed this 4 part project to get students excited about sharing their silent sustained books with each other. It’s an informal book chat the combines art, reflection, and food. The flood of responses reminded me that I am in good company! ” Now, they ask, “How can I improve this skill?” Thank you!

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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

The books literally are broken into text message-sized chunks making reading easier, plus Literal has classroom management features for teachers. Give people “book talks” and book tastings. Resource: See Penny Kittle's “ Book Love: Developing Depth Stamina, and Passion in Adolescent Readers 9:02 Idea 5: Challenge.

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Motivating Your School on Mondays with Mark French

The CoolCatTeacher

Not only is the book he co-authored “ Principals in Action: Redefining the Role ” but he lives it every day on the playground, in the lunchroom, and everywhere around his campus. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies

The CoolCatTeacher

book that is new? Subscribe to the Show Resources Mentioned in Episode 803 Show Sponsor: Propello – free NGSS-aligned differentiated science curriculum for middle school The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 Her newest books are THE READING STRATEGIES BOOK 2.0 Her newest books are THE READING STRATEGIES BOOK 2.0

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