The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2021

She bravely reflects on the real struggles, challenges, and quality of education in the school year 2020-2021. Listen to Tennille Johnston Share What Really Happened in Hybrid Classrooms This Year. Johnston’s classroom at [link]. And join me as I take my courses this summer from Advancement Courses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 20, 2020

Dig into teaching practices with Google Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Google Classroom is a tool that can help build relationships between students and teachers. Sponsor: Discovery Education Today’s podcast is sponsored by Discovery Education. Join in today!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2020

As always, education is changing. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Wally Clipper, has a great run-down on 8 trends you’ll want to watch in 2020: 8 EdTech Trends to Watch Out for This 2020. Unsurprisingly, technology is also impacting the world of education. Being a teacher and a learner today is awe-inspiring.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 24, 2020

To keep students engaged in STEM learning during school closures, Vernier Software & Technology is offering a robust collection of free remote learning solutions for teachers and students. Vernier Video Analysis™: An extended free trial of this physics app is available through the end of June 2020.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

It’s clear to anyone listening that the United States needs more highly-skilled STEM workers to remain globally competitive. And STEM education–including trained STEM teachers–is critical to that goal. Related content: How STEM education invigorates classrooms.

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Waterford

MAY 12, 2020

As schools adapt to teaching in these new circumstances, many educators are in need of resources to make their lessons accessible online. And existing issues, such as a lack of educational technology in schools with low budgets, have only become more limiting during this time. 12 of the Best School Grants in 2020 and How to Apply .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2020

Student engagement and empowerment were evident at FETC 2020 in Miami, FL. FETC 2020 offered sessions and workshops, interactive spaces, an extensive expo hall, and purposefully-chosen dynamic, energizing, and inspiring keynote presentations. STEM and STEAM. Related content: 5 reasons to integrate STEM into online learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners are offering educators and students nationwide a variety of free, STEM-focused resources to support celebrations of Women’s History Month. Educators can supplement these career profiles with lesson plans, engaging activities, and career mapping resources.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! As the first semester ends this is the perfect time to send a newsletter showcasing the amazing learning that takes place in your classroom! The following tools offer freemium accounts for educators to design a beautifully designed newsletter.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 2, 2020

One of the most effective ways to supercharge your students’ ability to learn, connect, and grow, all while managing your own workload, is to establish a routine in your classroom. But many classrooms look different this year. The same is true for educators and students. A solid, predictable routine can help.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2020

Most schools grapple with budget restrictions and funding frustrations–and that’s where classroom grants, including STEM grants, can be just what the doctor ordered. Related content: Using title funds for STEM curriculum. Deadline : April 28, 2020.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 31, 2020

Elyse Eidman-Aadahl from the National Writing Project Teaches Us How From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Writing has a powerful place in our classrooms right now. No matter your teaching situation, you’ll find some ways that you can bring writing into your classroom.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

As you might know, I am very excited about STEM education! In fact, get ready for a series of helpful STEM posts. For consultations and presentations at schools across the country I have developed these ten questions you may want to ask as you develop or assess STEM possibilities for students.

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is changing the educational landscape, often in unpredictable ways. It’s tough to know exactly what the upcoming school year will look like, but by keeping up on current trends in the educational sphere, you can return to school next year informed, whether you’re in a classroom or teaching at a distance.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Welcome to the first of two articles as I relate the importance of making sure STEM is considered a verb. As I reflect on my observation of STEM practice in my travels across the country I have become more convinced that STEM is a verb, and not just a set of nouns. I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL and STEM.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! The Dallas Independent School District shares ideas and examples of what a calming area looks like in a physical classroom in this guide. More than ever we need to focus on student wellness. Below are examples of virtual calming areas created by teachers and schools.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 13, 2020

These are some additional free remote learning resources: A remote learning guide for new or existing Buncee users that are looking to learn how to use Buncee for remote learning or in combination with tools such as Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Wakelet, and Flipgrid.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2020

August 18-20, 2020 -a Free PD Experience for Blended Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This school year is dependent more than ever upon our ability to blend face to face (hopefully) and online learning. Each day will focus on a different topic: reading, writing, and STEM.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

October 5th is all about celebrating all the wonderful educators around the world. At the same time, this day is also about supporting teachers so that every learner can have access to quality education. In fact, more than three in four teachers say that job-related stress has taken its toll on them during the 2020-2021 school year.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

Unknown to many educators, Fortnite has three modes of play. Some educators are creating private islands (for free) that their students can make Rube Goldberg machines and other creations. Today’s guest, Mike Washburn, is on the educator advisory board for Fortnite. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! A student check-in in a physical classroom takes place daily usually before the student walks in the door or at the beginning of the period. Students share a greeting and how they are feeling through a handshake, high five, or other method. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 9, 2019

It may be August, but we’re already planning ahead for SXSW EDU in March 2020. We’re excited for the opportunity to share our work and highlight possibilities for the future of education, covering topics such as educational equity, the power of digital learning, workforce development, Challenge Based Learning, and inclusive innovation.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Also, check out this post, How to use Jamboard in the classroom: 20+ tips and ideas , by Matt Miller. This year video conferencing has been the way many teachers deliver instruction. This is very different than in class instruction. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! This easily posts to Google Classroom. Seesaw (web, iOS, Android, Chromebook, and Kindle Fire) is a digital portfolio platform and virtual learning environment designed for educators and students. Screencasting tools are a lifesaver for virtual instruction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2020

Michael Drezek shares about Our Global Classroom and other ways we can collaborate (for free!) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Connect your classroom! Sponsor: Discovery Education Today’s podcast is sponsored by Discovery Education. They have two STEM challenges running now.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

This year, more than ever, the pandemic has shown how committed, innovative, and resilient educators are in teaching and supporting their students, and has shown how much more work is needed to provide all students with an equitable education and opportunity in life. How to Create a Joyful Virtual Classroom Community.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Welcome to the second of two articles as I relate the importance of making sure STEM is considered a verb. There are a lot of definitions in regards to STEM education usually in regards to the nouns including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL and STEM.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2023

In an education landscape awash in technology, what impact could something as analog as a coloring book make? The idea came to Asemota, who is in her final semester as a biomolecular science major with a computer science minor, during the doldrums of pandemic lockdown isolation in 2020. Then in March 2020, the pandemic hit.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 12, 2019

On the 10 Minute Teacher, we want to help you be a more remarkable educator, so today, Denis Sheeran, author of Instant Relevance, Using Today’s Experiences to Teach Tomorrow’s Lessons, shares five ways we can become more relevant in our classrooms today. Here’s how to relate!

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

3M and Discovery Education today welcome students, teachers, and communities nationwide to help identify the winner of the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge Improving Lives Award. The online public voting period is open September 28 – October 9, 2020 at youngscientistlab.com.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2022

Many of the micro-credentials we launched in 2021 focus on topics such as learner variability, digital fluency, STEM, flexible mindsets, early literacy, and more. BB2C fosters student, business, and civic relationships to inspire career choice through experience, entrepreneurship, and education. Delaware Department of Education.

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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. Artwork submissions for this free youth art contest are accepted this year from November 1, 2019, through January 31, 2020. Sponsor: The U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2022

STEAM education is critically important in the classroom, and engineering education is a key part of STEAM learning. eSchool News connected with Lauren Harter, Senior Educational Developer for VEX Robotics , for some classroom engineering tips.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

CoderZ , an online learning environment where students learn robotics and STEM by coding virtual robots, has been named a 2020 Tech Edvocate Award winner in the Best Coding App or Tool category. A complete list of winners of the 2020 Tech Edvocate Awards can be found here.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2020

ATLANTA – July 22, 2020 – For parents looking for new ways to help keep children learning while outside of the classroom this summer, Georgia Power’s education team has created a series of interactive videos that allow students to discover science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through activities at home.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2021

This year’s is a fun “Remember When” edition which will feature 32 scenarios that we educators miss and don’t miss about classroom life before 2020. Things like “taking students on field trips vs. hosting classroom parties” or “fire drills derailing your lesson vs. a broken air conditioner.” Twitter: @GPearceWSD.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 15, 2020

I am sharing my plan of activities, which are almost all free, as it may give other educators some ideas. I met with my learners quickly on Friday, as so much was going on, and asked them to check in with a shared Google doc and our Google Classroom. It’s just my cats and I (gives new meaning to home alone). I attend every year.

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