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Rebuilding a School Community with Maker Learning

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. Today, step into any of Duquesne Elementary’s shared learning spaces and you will see students immersed in hands-on design work.

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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. Date: February 8, 2018. Vicki: Steve, do you find that there are teachers that think that kids can’t really understand these concepts — like elementary kids really understanding XY coordinates? Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Enhanced Transcript.

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How to Set Goals for Your Library This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2019

Amanda Johnson on Episode 493 While we have to finish well, those of us who are returning to another year as an educator have to look forward to plan. Whether you want to follow education technology, special education, math, or just teaching best practices , SmartBrief has an email newsletter for you.

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Educating Kids for Life not for Tests

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2018

Pam Moran, superintendent in Albemarle County in Virginia, shares about some cool virtual reality in Virginia, some challenges with helping new teachers get started, and how she thinks education is entering a new Renaissance of creativity and innovation. Educating Kids for Life Not for Tests. Date: January 22, 2018.

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Maker Monday: How Start the Week with Creativity and Purpose (ENCORE)

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2018

The top Monday Motivation episode of 2018 so far with John Spencer 276 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. John Spencer, coauthor of two different best-selling books, Launch and Empower , talks about the creativity (and test score) boosts his classes experienced when he began Maker Mondays.

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Kids Co-Creating Curriculum

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 29, 2018

Jennifer Gonzalez has released her 2018 Teachers Guide to Technology with over 200 education technology tools including tools for assessment, flipped learning, presentations, parent engagement, video engagement and more. Date: January 29, 2018. You don’t have to choose — testing or education. Pam: Probably.

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Teaching isn’t Rocket Science – It’s Way More Complex

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2018

Doug Green challenges our thinking about school, how we should teach, and the flaws with the testing programs we have in education today. Sponsor: The STLinATL Conference will be at Woodward Academy in Atlanta July 26-27, 2018. Link to show: Date: April 5, 2018. She has a blog on Education Week. It’s Way More Complex.”.

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Passion Projects in Kindergarten and First Grade

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

SMART wants to recognize educators across the globe who inspire greatness in their students, peers or community. Nominate your favorite educator at coolcatteacher.com/greatness. Date: May 9, 2018. Currently, she teaches and learns in a first grade classroom at Evening Street Elementary in Worthington, Ohio. Blog: [link].

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Change One Simple Thing to Start Your Journey to Remarkable Teaching

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Thank you, Pam for your time and wisdom and I hope everyone has enjoyed this four-part series with a truly remarkable educator. Date: February 5, 2018. Vicki: So, educators, we’ve gotten so many great thoughts here. Sponsor: The US Matific Games are coming this February. Try Matific free now and sign up to join their Math games.

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Thank you Karen for not only being an amazing educator but a kind, thoughtful person. Date: April 11, 2018. And by that time, there were pretty much just pictures of educators with them in their shopping carts everywhere, you know. Karen is a 2007 Apple Distinguished Educator. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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Virtual Valentines: The Global Valentine Project Sharing Love and Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 23, 2018

Date: January 23, 2018. That’s what makes a great educational change and transformative teaching, as well as we learn how to use technology in a nonthreatening way. in Elementary Education. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript. Virtual Valentines: Get Ready for February!

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Drones in the Classroom: Teaching Writing and Collaboration with Drones

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

Date: March 27, 2018. OK, well, educators, just remember that you can use technology in any classroom. I was educated at the University of Alabama and graduated with an undergraduate degree in Russian Language and Literature in 1993. After graduation, I pursued and obtained my Masters in Secondary English Education.

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Making Better Videos and Movies with Students

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2018

Date: April 24, 2018. He is an American Film Institute Screen Educator and an Apple Distinguished Educator. The post Making Better Videos and Movies with Students appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Date: March 13, 2018. Vicki: And I just want to stress — also as a fellow technology educator — that sandboxing is so important. Leah is a 20-year veteran educator. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript. 6 Super Science Edtech Ideas. Contact us about the show: [link].

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5 Ideas for Writing with Technology

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Date: Friday, January 19, 2018. The post 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript. 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology.

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5 Ideas to Change Teaching with Digital Tools

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2018

You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification. Date: Friday, March 9, 2018. I just wrote a series of five books with 26 practicing educators. How many poster boards must die from these elementary years? And keep inspiring educators all around the world. Collaboration.

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Simple Steps to Teach Kids to Program

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Date: February 27, 2018. And that really was the motivation and the premise behind Potato Pirates — to try and provide a universal first step into the world of programming without having educators have to set up an entire class’ infrastructure. Vicki: We’re also talking about teaching kids in elementary, middle, and high school.

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