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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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this blog post, I’ll share how Lumio is a great tool for classroom teachers everywhere, whether you’re reviewing for a tough exam like my Computer Science class or teaching a regular lesson. How to get to the site. Let’s dive in.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Furthermore, we share how to design lessons with a personal interest to engage students who struggle to engage. Blog: [link]. Do you need safe, fun ways for students to connect and learn while keeping their distance in the classroom?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. Digital Equity: How to Understand The Problems Facing #Edtech. Teachers are stressing over so many things. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here.

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User Generated Education

JULY 31, 2023

From Columbia University: Community building in the classroom is about creating a space in which students and instructors are committed to a shared learning goal and achieve learning through frequent collaboration and social interaction (Adams & Wilson, 2020; Berry, 2019; McMillan & Chavis, 1986).

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As I was grading my student’s web pages today, one student’s goals struck me. Insurance – Understanding how to make wise insurance decisions. She said she wanted to earn money, save it, and “create generational wealth.” According to the U.S.

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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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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:08. Blended learning “can provide educators and students with a wealth of actionable insights on student learning, needs and preferences, empowering them to deliver the right learning resources at the right time for the right students,” according to the Consortium for School Networking’s Tech Enablers 2019 report.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 8, 2019

Clair on episode 540 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Sherry St. How do you bring laughter and fun to your school – specifically with your colleagues? Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) August 6, 2019 Sherry St. was released in June of 2019. Looking and listening for ideas!

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Tue, 06/11/2019 - 11:38. Classrooms using Microsoft Teams can peruse Microsoft’s accessibility blog , which outlines best practices for using the education suite to make lesson plans more inclusive. . Teachers can also find tips online, such as CDW•G K–12 Education Strategist David Andrade’s blog, “ Educational Technology Guy.”.

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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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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Students in upper elementary and beyond “do little writing in or out of school for academic purposes” (Graham & Harris, 2019). In my last blog “Why Sending Students Home with Writing Assignments Might Not Be The Best Idea , ” I emphasize that writing is complex and multifaceted.

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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. Iditarod Teacher: How to Connect and Learn from the Iditarod Race. When and how can teachers apply to be able to do what you are doing? Blog: [link]. It starts on March 3 – 18.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and lead developer of RULER , a systemic, evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning reflects on where students are now and how to reach them.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:25. A recent McAfee survey of 1,000 college students and recent graduates ages 18 to 25 revealed some startling statistics on how little this tech-savvy cohort knows about data security. writes Gary Davis, chief consumer security evangelist at McAfee, in a company blog post. shailaja.neela….

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 2019, September 9). How Do You Craft a Formative Moment? 2019, June 14). How a Single Comment Can Craft or Slay a Growth Mindset. Hypnotic conditions: Are they present in the elementary classroom? Rousell, M. link] Rousell, M.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. In 2019, he returned to the classroom to further develop Flipped and Mastery Learning. Transcript - Episode 797.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

In Loudoun County, Virginia, fourth-graders from Goshen Post Elementary School took up the challenge personally. She leverages social media and blogging to reflect on what works and shares her insights with colleagues. For example, if the big goal is student-led inquiry, teachers might brainstorm “how to see if a kid is curious.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Michael Rousell, PhD talks about his research into life change From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Have you ever had a moment when your life changed? Artwork submissions for this free youth art contest are accepted this year from November 1, 2019, through January 31, 2020.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 14:12. Being a teacher, you never have all of the answers , so it is nice to be able to collaborate with other team members, whether it be down the hall, in another part of the building or in another state,” said Cherie Scholten , a fourth-grade teacher at Picotte Elementary School in Nebraska. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ideas to help you spark creativity in your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Creativity is something that we have to nurture as teachers. In this blog post and episode, I share some of the ways I believe nurture creativity in students. Sponsor: The U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

Principal Meredith Akers shares how to motivate and encourage others From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Have you ever made the mistake of giving other people the kind of feedback you want to receive – but it just fell flat?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2019

Julie Wright on episode 550 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students need to be surrounded by books that inspire them to read and rejoice in books. But how do we curate those texts to inspire our readers? Grades 3-8: How to Guide Small Groups Based on Readers —Not the Book (Corwin, 2019.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Advancement Courses is funding select projects through September 27, 2019 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Advancement Courses is a fantastic option for professional development. See their full course offerings here Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored blog post.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Even after 144 years, Ward’s Science continues to be a leading provider of a full range of science products, kits, and resources for AP Science, Biology, Chemistry, Digital Science, Earth Science, Physics, and more for elementary-age students through High School (and beyond)–including Makerspace environments. How to Use it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Genius hour and passion projects are transformational. Whether you’re already having genius hour at your school or you want to get started, this blog post will give you ideas for getting started with genius hour, no matter the age or grade.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 28, 2019

Sanée Bell on episode 531 of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Back to school is here! Subscribe to the Show Podcast PD Idea At the end of each show, you’ll hear suggestions from me on how to apply today’s learning to your classroom now.

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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

MAY 15, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Norwood Elementary School. Furthermore, he was the parody writer and voice of Burleson ISD's school year launch videos from 2016 to 2019. Blog: [link] Twitter: @ Chris_Chappotin. School leadership is more challenging than ever.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2019

August 8, 2019. October 30, 2019. Links to some great math blog posts, one includes easy ways to use dice to develop fluency [link] pic.twitter.com/UeBeArzwcZ — Donna Boucher (@MathCoachCorner). December 16, 2019. October 21, 2019. Brian Bushart is an elementary math curriculum coordinator. I am GISD proud.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2019

Read a book, blog, or magazine. See Code.org’s comparisons of CS curricula by grade level: elementary curricula. Give them guidance in how to make their work relevant for your students. Attend the CSTA Annual Conference (July 7-10, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ). Teaching CS Fundamentals from Code.org (3-8 hours). Start a club.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Get 15% off your Ward's Science order and free shipping with this special code From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Ward’s Science has cool hands-on science lessons. See details for how to redeem this code at the bottom of this post.) This post is sponsored by Ward’s Science.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 27, 2019

A version of this post was originally published in Teach Secondary Magazine , July 2019. said Erin Ermis , a fifth grade teacher at an elementary school in Wisconsin, regarding her experiences with Alexa-powered devices in her classroom, at ISTE just last year. She was like another person in our class.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 19, 2021

In a New York Times article this past April, entitled " How to Help Your Adolescent Think About the Last Year ," writer Judith Warner notes that: "On and offline, parents are trading stories — poignant and painful — about all of the ways that they fear their middle schoolers are losing ground."

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM, STEAM, and design thinking are buzzwords in education today. Then, enter between November 1, 2019, and January 31, 2020. How to Use the U.S. Help Your Students Enter the U.S. This post is sponsored by U.S.

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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. By AI literacy I mean the ability to develop a working understanding of the basics of artificial intelligence and how it can be applied in educational settings. Madda et al., 2011, Nurmi et al.,

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

writes Gary Davis, chief consumer security evangelist at McAfee, in a company blog post. Schools, he noted, should take some responsibility to train students on how they can help keep their data safe from cybercriminals. Begin by teaching them about privacy concerns and how to manage their digital identities.

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