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. Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. Date: February 8, 2018. You just realized, “Perhaps we’re underestimating the abilities of our elementary kids.”. Listen Now.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 11:57. Fleming says whether the district sets up a makerspace in an elementary school library, in a middle school classroom or in a high school cafeteria, each makerspace has a unique quality. One good example: The more Fleming read about technology, the more stories she saw about drones. jena.passut_7651.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

Thu, 04/12/2018 - 10:58. It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. “It The game serves as an on-ramp for students, introducing technology into their educational journeys. I use Twitter a lot.

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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. Not all technology use is good , and overuse can hold students back. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray on episode 235 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jacqui Murray shares how we can encourage an improvement in writing using technology. 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology. Date: Friday, January 19, 2018. Tip #3: Twitter Novels.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

Episode 716 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. One of the most popular shows of 2018 was with Tom Mullaney on Google Jamboard so we’ve updated it for 2021! Connect with him on Twitter, @ TomEMullaney. Let’s Jam! Blog: [link].

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Fri, 11/30/2018 - 17:11. While videoconferencing tools are readily available, many schools overlook — or are not aware of — the benefits this technology can bring. . Almost immediately, I recognized the potential uses for the video collaboration technology.”. eli.zimmerman_9856. The number of teachers in the U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 25, 2018

Fri, 05/25/2018 - 14:29. Leveraging new technology for professional learning requires some creative thinking — and it also takes money. The program’s goal was to improve student achievement and higher-order thinking skills through more effective use of educational technology. Ensure that the Technology Enhances Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Fri, 06/08/2018 - 09:51. Teachers and administrators at K–12 schools recognize the positive impact of parent engagement on student achievement, so many schools and districts now leverage technology to power better and more meaningful relationships with parents and families. . 8 Tips to Strengthen Parent Involvement With Digital Tools.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Tue, 04/24/2018 - 08:13. Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. There is no one-size-fits-all with technology. 5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Mon, 04/16/2018 - 12:41. Monica Burns first started working with educational technology in 2011 when she was teaching at a New York City school that was becoming a magnet school. The school received federal funding that included money for classroom technology. jena.passut_7651. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID. CDW VV2 Strategy.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2019

A majority of administrators from elementary schools (64 percent), middle schools ( 83 percent ) and high schools ( 85 percent ) report they have already implemented one-to-one devices or see it as a primary goal, according to a 2018 K–12 leadership survey from the Consortium for School Networking. . by Jennifer Brown.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 08:21. When making the switch to a modern learning environment, it can be easy for K–12 schools to get distracted by the impressive array of new education technology and lose sight of the reason to adopt these tools in the first place: to improve student outcomes. eli.zimmerman_9856. Photo: Rachel Gorton.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2018

Tue, 03/27/2018 - 12:04. Three years ago, an innovative educator in Jersey City Public Schools ’ Division B introduced drones to a class of elementary students with autism. This shows how technology can be used to gather data for making better decisions,” Lincoln says. With Drones, Students Tackle Complex Topics. CDW Segment.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Fri, 11/30/2018 - 11:24. The New Media Consortium , which publishes its annual “Horizon Report for K-12” previewing the technologies likely to impact education in the coming five years, forecast back in 2015 that by 2019, we would see drones playing a role in education. . Drones Take Flight as Latest K–12 Learning Tool.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

Tue, 04/17/2018 - 13:59. We’re seeing a tipping point where schools are realizing that in order to have a successful technology integration, they have to have digital citizenship lessons alongside it,” says Kelly Mendoza, senior director of education programs at Common Sense Education. jena.passut_7651. Content Subtype. CDW Segment.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

Tue, 04/17/2018 - 13:59. We’re seeing a tipping point where schools are realizing that in order to have a successful technology integration, they have to have digital citizenship lessons alongside it,” says Kelly Mendoza, senior director of education programs at Common Sense Education. jena.passut_7651. Content Subtype. CDW Segment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2019

Today we talk to an award-winning French teacher turned Instructional Technology Program Manager who can help us understand the pitfalls and possibilities of successful implementation. Nicole Naditz – Bio as Submitted Nicole has been a Program Specialist in Instructional Technology at San Juan Unified School District since 2018.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

However, since first participating in the Hour of Code in December of 2018, I’ve tried to include more activities and bring in more resources for my students throughout the year. Kubo coding is a good program for starting with elementary students, specifically grades K through 5. Hopscotch offers a free account for teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 20, 2018

The top Edtech Tool Tuesday of 2018 (so far) with Richard Byrne From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, was a history teacher. Sponsor: The STLinATL Conference will be at Woodward Academy in Atlanta July 26-27, 2018.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 12:15. To facilitate increased focus from educators, the International Society for Technology in Education updated its standards for computer science curricula in July of this year, the first time since 2012, EdScoop reports. K–12 Schools Work to Incorporate Computer Science into Curriculums. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Mon, 07/30/2018 - 11:28. Powering their devices is a robust network and state-of-the-art cloud technology. Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 15:06. Understandably, there is still some hesitation at the idea of using this technology, as education professionals fear the day robots will replace teachers. Teachers Are Turning to AI Solutions for Assistance. eli.zimmerman_9856. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2018

Fri, 08/03/2018 - 13:47. Facial recognition technology , which would allow schools and law enforcement to quickly identify who is entering their schools and when could give school districts a powerful means to make schools even safer. Company Offers Free Facial Recognition Software to Boost School Security. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 11:57. Fleming says whether the district sets up a makerspace in an elementary school library, in a middle school classroom or in a high school cafeteria, each makerspace has a unique quality. One good example: The more Fleming read about technology, the more stories she saw about drones. jena.passut_7651.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah LaCrosse on episode 272 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Date: March 13, 2018. Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. Is technology a distraction? So, you what?

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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. Date: January 31, 2018. Jodie has been an educator for 18 years serving as a special education teacher (at both the high school and elementary levels) and as a high school senior counselor.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Thu, 10/11/2018 - 12:07. A recent study from Hanover research has identified the key aspects of computer science in K–12, including what technology to use and when, as well as some of the concerns around current practices in schools. MORE FROM EDTECH: K-12 schools are improving classroom equity through education technology integration!

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

In 2013, I was hired to teach computer science (CS) and video game design to students in grades K-5 at Monte Sano Elementary School in Huntsville, Ala. A year earlier, I had graduated with a teaching degree in elementary education. Though I was technology savvy, none of my classwork or student teaching prepared me for this.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

World Kindness Day is coming up on November 13, 2018. Elementary School Students. Create a show about kindness and present it to elementary schools (e.g. That can be sports, tutoring, or in this case, how to use technology. Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher).

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Mon, 07/02/2018 - 14:32. Everything is built toward an open environment and geared toward collaboration ,” says Scott Harris, Neosho School District’s technology director. “We Like flexible seating, it allows ­students to have choice,” says Mandy Lybeck, the district’s educational ­technology director. phil.goldstein_6191.

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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. My social media is all about teaching, and my students are on Instagram and Twitter as @topdogkids. You’re an elementary teacher right? Stream by clicking here.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 11:44. One elementary school involved in the study used digital forms to regularly quiz all third-grade students. By giving students the same five questions, we’re able to see what students’ strengths and weakness are with a particular standard,” a member of the elementary school told Digital Promise. .

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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. Brett Miller.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Dan is a respected authority in educational technology and artificial intelligence. As Director at Edufuturists, he is committed to shaping the future of education through technology and innovation.

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The Electric Educator

JANUARY 9, 2018

Starting at the end of January I am offering 4 unique online courses that will help you use technology more effectively and confidently in your classroom. You can find me on Twitter (@jrsowash), Google+, Linkedin (jrsowash), and YouTube (jrsowash). Sometimes it takes a coach to encourage you and push you to the next level.

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