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What’s Hot (and Not) in Google Classroom with Alice Keeler

The CoolCatTeacher

The Stanley Black and Decker Making for Good Student Challenge runs now through Thursday, January 30, 2020 for students in the US in grades 9-12. The CITGO Fueling Education Student Challenge is for students in the US in grades 5-8 now through February 13, 2020. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It

The CoolCatTeacher

He has conducted workshops on teaching for faculty at more than a hundred colleges or high schools in the US and abroad, and consulted for the United Nations on the development of teaching materials in ethics and integrity. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” ” .

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Save The Date for Dozens of Higher Ed Events in 2020

Edsurge

And we’re running one of our own: Immersion , a workshop for edtech entrepreneurs on the day before ASU GSV, on Mar. The calendar below lists events happening in 2020. Download the 2020 U.S. Green events are oriented around a specific product or company. Come by and say hello!) Think we missed something? Let us know.

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How to Make Math Moments That Matter

The CoolCatTeacher

Enjoy and have an amazing 2020. Sponsor: Check out the free webinar for math teachers – how to transform your textbook into a curiosity machine – go to coolcatteacher.com/freemathwebinar to learn more about this free webinar being held four times in January 2020. Our regular theme days will return next week.

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What U.S. Companies Should Know About Asia's Edtech Market

Edsurge

On the one hand, China’s private education market is projected to grow 9 percent per year until 2020, reaching a value of $330 billion—an enticing market for many American entrepreneurs. After a summer of market research and competitor analysis, the company eventually signed off on a collaboration with a Chinese partner, TAL Education.

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9 reasons to attend FETC 2020

eSchool News

Educators from around the world are gearing up for the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) in Miami, Florida, on January 14-17, 2020. What’s more, it’s the 40th anniversary of the conference.

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5 Ways to Improve Relevance in Our Classrooms Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Artwork submissions for this free youth art contest are accepted this year from November 1, 2019, through January 31, 2020. He travels across the country delivering keynotes, full-day workshops, and small group professional development to teachers and administrators.

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