The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Steve Floyd on episode 249 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s guest, Steve Floyd, tells us how. Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. Date: February 8, 2018. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

This three-part blog series, featuring guest authors from The Learning Accelerator and MA DESE OET , highlights the importance of centering equity in edtech selection. In this first post, the authors outline how they centered equity as they developed an edtech selection, implementation, and evaluation guide for school systems leaders.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Q&A: Class Tech Tips Blogger Monica Burns Explains How to Work with Digital Tools. Mon, 04/16/2018 - 12:41. Starting in the fall of 2011, Burns spent two years working in a one-to-one environment with tablets in an elementary school setting. jena.passut_7651. CDW Activity ID. CDW VV2 Strategy. CDW Segment. Customer Focused.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 5, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Every child can achieve. Under his leadership – his elementary school was recognized as a Nationally Distinguished Title 1 School, and Hamish has since gone on to turn around one of the toughest middle schools in the state of Virginia.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2018

Mike Lawrence on episode 287 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mike Lawrence, a current organizer of the longest running student media festival in the country, shares how to set up and run your own media festival. Date: April 10, 2018. Vicki: Ohhhh.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort dedicated to professional learning, peer connections, and school transformation in the Pittsburgh region. This blog post is the second in a series where participating districts share why they are committed to providing maker learning opportunities to their students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 2, 2020

Darren Hudgins talks about how to help kids sort through viral news stories From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As the Coronavirus spreads, so does the news about it. Some stories are accurate. Some stories are not. And some stories are full of half-truths.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Heidi Sloan on episode 258 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Check out Jennifer Gonzalez’ 2018 Teacher’s Guide to Technology for more than 200 tools with special tips, videos, and screenshots to get you started. Date: February 21, 2018. Blog: [link].

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User Generated Education

JULY 31, 2023

2010; Cowan, 2012; Lohr & Haley, 2018; Sadera et al., Creating a School Community ) I’ve written several blog posts about team building activities I’ve used with my elementary students and often use again with them as (1) they really like the activities, and (2) there is almost always more to learn even in repeat activities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Rebekah Dyer helps us understand how to reach all learners From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As students with learning differences are put into general classroom spaces, many teachers have misconceptions about including these special students in their classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2018

Linda Kardamis on episode 309 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How to Finish The School Year Strong. How to Finish The School Year Strong. Date: May 10, 2018. Now, Linda,we’re going to talk about how to finish the school year strong.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jodie Pierpoint on episode 243 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn about this program, how you can join in, and how you can become a better mentor. Learn about this program, how you can join in, and how you can become a better mentor.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2018

Kyle Pearce on episode 304 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Kyle Pearce talks about how to make math visual for students. How to Make Math Visual. Date: May 3, 2018. And how many years have you been teaching, Kyle? Blog: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

John Larmer on Episode 385 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. John Larmer, the editor at the Buck Institute, talks about common barriers to effective project-based learning and how to overcome them. Listen to the Show. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 7, 2018

Hope King on episode 306 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She talks about how every teacher can make their classroom more exciting and why it is necessary. Hope King: How to Engage Your Students and Find Your Creative Breakthrough. Listen Now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 7, 2018

Over seven million will take SAT tests in 2018 in January, March/April, May, June, October, November, or December. USATestprep is standards-aligned teacher-directed test preparation for elementary through high school. Some will take it for the first time; some for the umpteenth time. USATest prep.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2018

David Petro on episode 294 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Visit www.coolcatteacher.com/econ for more information and remember to tweet out your pics about how you teach your students using #PowerofEcon. The Best PD for Math Teachers (and How to Use It).

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Aaron Pribble on episode 260 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Check out Jennifer Gonzalez’ 2018 Teacher’s Guide to Technology for more than 200 tools with special tips, videos, and screenshots to get you started. 5 Teacher Myths and How to Dispel them.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 24, 2019

Aliah Corona and Dakkota Ryf, both 8 in this photo, check the force it takes to move a bag of potatoes six inches using wheels during their third-grade STEAM enrichment class at Pioneer Elementary School in Quincy, Washington. She wrote a blog post about her experience and added a photo of herself with the hashtag #ILookLikeAnEngineer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2018

Kayla Delzer on episode 311 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Date: May 14, 2018. You’re an elementary teacher right? Kayla Delzer motivates us to relinquish control and empower students with three powerful examples. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

Kristen Mattson on episode 242 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Kristen Mattson, author of Digital Citizenship in Action talks about how they’ve integrated digital citizenship into all of their courses at her school and how you can too.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

Networking, both in-person and online through social media, educational blogs, video conferences, and forums, plays a crucial role. As such, teaching and learning are “always mediated or shaped by cultural influences, they can never be culturally neutral” (Gay, 2018, p. Madda et al., 2011, Nurmi et al.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2018

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you use this special tracking link , you’ll get an instant download from WE Volunteer, with information and resources on how to get started and access to the lessons. How to Apply for the Grant. What Is In the Kit? Volunteering ideas.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2018

Suzanne Cresswell in the Top 10-Minute Teacher Show of 2018 (so far) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Students have reasons for how they behave, particularly if they have learning differences and learn in unique ways. Want to know how to make your own podcast?

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

An internet search can bring up videos, message boards, blogs or social media posts with toxic messaging. . In 2018 the Pew Center reported that 58% of American teens had experienced cyberbullying. As learners research online, they need to understand how to evaluate information and take personal responsibility for their online habits.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 27, 2018

Eric Curts on episode 300 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Date: April 27, 2018. First thing I’m going to mention is that everything I’m going to share here can be found in a blog post I did recently at [link]. Vicki: How fun!

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2018

Katie Bradford and Brett Miller in Episode 348 of the 10-minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Taken from their popular ISTE 2018 session , learn about the next evolution of Hyperdocs and how they’re being used in the classroom.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

Radcliffe was beginning to think more intentionally about the brain and to explicitly teach her students about how it functions. Counselors at our school began using specific names of brain structures, such as the amygdala and hippocampus, when teaching learners how to self-regulate. She wasn’t the only one. So, I put out my feelers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter For me, this eighty days of AI journey is about looking at every AI tool that might be helpful to teachers. I haven't yet evaluated BingGPT, but I will take a look at that in a later blog post. How to join the waitlist.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 15, 2018

Kate Dobrzenski on episode 274 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She discusses how to incorporate the observation of phenomena and other Next Generation Science Standards in elementary science. Date: March 15, 2018. Stream by clicking here.

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techlearning

AUGUST 9, 2018

In 2014 I wrote what would be my most popular blog post ever. For the most part, people tended to look at the infographic and pass judgement on whether or not these were things that teachers “should” do in the classroom without reading the blog at all. All that to say – Congratulations! The Marriage Between IT & Curriculum ] 1.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 1, 2019

As a former elementary school teacher, I remember the pressure the test can sometimes put on students, parents, and even teachers. According to a recent national study, “ Parents 2018: Going Beyond Good Grades ,” more than half of teachers say that parents rely too much on grades alone. Check out how your school is doing.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

As principal at Chula Vista School District’s Salt Creek Elementary, Lalaine Perez saw the need to better support a growth mindset around math in the years following the transition to California’s new Common Core standards. Fourth grade ELLs at both schools grew their CAASPP scores by 252% of the state average in the 2017/2018 school year.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Meredith Akers on episode 248 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She talks about how she did it, the time she’s saving, and her recommendations for building relationships with parents by becoming more organized with your contact logs. Date: February 6, 2018.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

As principal at Chula Vista School District’s Salt Creek Elementary, Lalaine Perez saw attitudes toward math bottom out in the years following the transition to California’s new Common Core standards. Lalaine Perez Just a short drive away, Mónica Ruiz, principal at Chula Vista’s Montgomery Elementary, was facing her own math struggles.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

It’s important to note that those impressive numbers don’t include remote students at the elementary or high school level. While the bulk of cybersecurity is in the hands of trained techs and professionals, students can learn how to effectively safeguard their online data. took at least one online course.

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