The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. She holds multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Apple Teacher 2016, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer and Expert. Desiree Alexander. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2017

Where do you hope education technology will go in 2017? Dartmouth College) With 2016 Computer Science Education Week in the rear-view mirror, I’d like to reflect on my hopes and dreams for 2017. A major hurdle is that most elementary educators have never had any kind of exposure to computer science.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 8, 2020

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from St. Joe has taught Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 5th Grade.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2017

Today Donnie Piercey @mrpiercey , co-author of the Google Cardboard Book , shows how we can add simple augmented reality to our classrooms. Right now through August 31, 2017, they’re giving away 10 free 60-minute lesson plans for lit teachers – go to owleyes.org/teachers to sign up free and get your lesson plans now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Today’s Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students’ spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. Google Masters for Kids of All Ages. Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Using Pixel Art in Google Sheets.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 5, 2020

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Mr. Brewer was recognized in 2017 as the NAESP Nationally Distinguished Principal and Virginia Principal of the year. Mr. Brewer serves at the state level as the Federal Relations Coordinator on the Board of Directors with the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Michael Seibel (@mwseibel) August 21, 2017. And neither is elementary-grade science. with teachers using its materials on a monthly basis in 20 percent of elementary schools. Elementary school is often a forgotten place but it’s the most critical.” The company says it has 50 hiring partners and plans to grow the list.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Check out Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s show on iPad apps for elementary classrooms. Google Drive [link]. Google Calendar [link]. Those who leave a review between 2/1/2017 and 2/3/2017 will have two entries for each review. Winner’s name will be posted on this blog before February 27, 2017.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Gitanjali Rao talks about her learning journey on episode 556 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter She was named America’s Top Young Scientist of 2017 by the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, with a patent-pending device to detect lead in water faster than any other current techniques.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2017

After making a few rounds in the behemoth expo hall, we’ve rounded up the ones that made our ears perk up and what edtechies should look out for: Big news from the blue chips OGLING GOOGLE UPDATES: With over 70 million G Suite for Education users, Google’s education tools dominate U.S. classrooms. MICROSOFT CLASSROOM IS NO MORE.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 1, 2019

Other programs include AFA CyberCamps, an elementary school cyber education initiative, a children’s literature series, and CyberGenerations –a cyber safety initiative geared toward keeping senior citizens safe online. The book is a pre-K reader for younger children that pioneers the topic of cybersecurity to a early elementary youth.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The post The Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide 2017 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The 2017 Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide has a little something for every educator on your list, and this list includes practical and affordable options as well as more expensive dream items. The Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide 2017! Lead Like a Pirate.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

During a virtual reality session at TCEA 2017, three educators shared their experience using Google Expeditions with students. Larger device sets will likely be needed at the elementary level. But getting started can be overwhelming, especially with different platforms and devices on the market.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Here are EdSurge’s top stories of 2017 in chronological order—a healthy dose of optimism and skepticism, words of encouragement and caution for the year ahead. From Google and Microsoft’s LMS-like collaboration system to Apple’s device manager, here’s a handy guide to all things Classroom.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 27, 2017

. — Shelly Sanchez (@ShellTerrell) June 26, 2017. Adding Interactivity to Google Slides for Customized Learning (B307). Computer Programming in the Elementary School (B313). Creating Google Cardboard VR in the Classroom (and Beyond) (B323). Big Things Come In Google Packages (B326). Tuesday BYOD Sessions.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

Once an expensive pursuit, virtual reality has become more affordable thanks to tools such as Google Cardboard. Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. VR in the Classroom Grows More Feasible.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

Digital Citizenship for Students at Elementary School Levels. Elementary students should be taught how to stay safe online, but mainly, they need to learn that the online world is connected to the real world. Unified School District fifth-grade teacher Tammy Dunbar and Concord Road Elementary (N.Y.) Manteca (Calif.)

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

Digital Citizenship for Students at Elementary School Levels. Elementary students should be taught how to stay safe online, but mainly, they need to learn that the online world is connected to the real world. Unified School District fifth-grade teacher Tammy Dunbar and Concord Road Elementary (N.Y.) Manteca (Calif.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2020

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. After beginning his own journey of awareness in 2017, Joseph started teaching his students how to monitor and manage their emotions using mindfulness. Whether they do or don’t, to get the most out of listening you can use this Podcast PD Template Hyperdoc.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 17, 2021

The number of eighth graders who said they read 30 minutes or more a day, besides homework, declined by 4 percentage points between 2017 and 2019. The percentage of public school students who said they read 30 minutes or more a day, besides homework, declined by 4 percentage points from 53 percent in 2017 to 49 percent in 2019.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Classroom activities like reflective writing in journals is a great way to teach communication skills to PreK, elementary, or secondary students. Google Docs lets students collaborate on assignments online, and a well-moderated discussion board can help students share their thoughts and ideas on classroom topics in writing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2017

Students can log in with their Google ID or set up an account. Sign Up Before September 1, 2017 and Get Free Lesson Plans. If you sign up now (August 2017) for Owl Eyes, they’ll send you 10 free 60-minute lesson plans. Make sure you do this before September 1, 2017 – this is only for August so tell everyone you know now!).

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 15, 2017

For her DIY approach, We use videos, QR codes, a Google Form and Flubaroo to introduce freshmen to our high school library. This gets the job done while allowing the students to move around and cooperate. My main problem the first year was getting the teachers to let the students figure it out on their own!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2020

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Michelle is the Social Studies Department Chair, co-Instructional Lead Teacher, and was named Teacher of the Year in 2017. Whether they do or don’t, to get the most out of listening you can use this Podcast PD Template Hyperdoc. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. Friday, September 8, 2017. And we forgot to mention that you’re actually an Elementary Teacher of the Year in Texas for Region 15, so these are elementary kids doing these really cool projects.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

I started this program in the summer of 2017. So whether it’s elementary or district leadership or high school leadership, and they have these organic one-on-one conversations outside of their brick-and-mortar buildings, and outside their own (mentorship). Jody: We started in August of this year, so August 2017. You can text.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2017

YET GOOGLE STILL REIGNS: In April, Education Week asked roughly 1,000 K-12 teachers and administrators : “Imagine that you have been asked to hire one of the following companies to help improve student achievement in your school district. And G Suite for Education and Google Classroom far outpace Microsoft’s offerings (68 to 17 percent).

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Today’s Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students’ spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Special Ed Treasure #1: Google Keep. Enhanced Transcript. Vicki: Yeah.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 31, 2017

The post 10 Amazing Google Geo Tools for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. This is a guest post by Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Stacy Behmer. 10 Amazing Google Geo Tools for Your Classroom by @sbehmer #CAGTI17 #Googleedu #gttribe #SUL Click To Tweet. 10 Amazing Google Geo Tools for Your Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Each student has a brand-new laptop and has easily mastered Google Classroom and the other educational apps you carefully chose for them. He spent two years as an elementary teacher, two years as an educational trainer, 10 years as a director of technology and six years as a school superintendent. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2019

Urkund: Today’s Sponsor Urkund is great as a plagiarism prevention tool and connects with most common Learning Management Systems like Google Classroom, Moodle, and Canvas or as a stand-alone web tool or by email. If a teacher is using Google Classroom, they need to use hyperdocs. So it will sort of build out on that Google site.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Richland School District Two will launch summer classes in high school credit CS and coding instruction in summer 2017 to compensate for limited teacher-led instruction during the traditional school year. Forging meaningful partnerships with institutions of higher education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2019

Urkund: Today’s Sponsor Urkund is great as a plagiarism prevention tool and connects with most common Learning Management Systems like Google Classroom, Moodle, and Canvas or as a stand-alone web tool or by email. Loud’s passions are technology integration in the elementary grades, along with teacher motivation.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

percent (about 10,000 students) in the 2017-2018 school year, to 15.1 In elementary school, frequent absences are linked to a higher likelihood of dropout—even if attendance improves over time. percent (about 150 students) percent during the 2016-2017 school year. But it has proven elusive.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

Best Apps for Teaching and Learning 2017 (AASL). Elementary. 40 of the Best Learning Apps for Elementary. Best 1-to-1 iPad Apps for Elementary School. The Ultimate Google Cardboard and Expeditions Resource Guide. Google Expeditions on the iPad. Google Apps for iOS complete list. Class Tech Tips.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

Currently, Monica serves four elementary schools in her district. She supports four elementary schools where her responsibilities include supporting district initiatives, providing training, coaching, and modeling of Digital Age Classroom instructional strategies and district priorities based on district and school needs.

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Edsurge

MAY 26, 2021

Source: Google Trends: “Empathy” search as of May 26, 2021. According to updated research in 2017 , the creativity crisis has grown worse and is impacting the youngest age groups the most. Levels of empathy in youth fell by nearly half between 1979 and 2009. Empathy, as a theme, is trending. It should become the norm.

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