The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 26, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this blog post, I’ll share my review of TARA, the Teacher HQ for Resources and Administration. This blog post is sponsored by TARA: Teacher HQ for Resources & Administration. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “ sponsored blog post.”

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Writing to Learn: How Writing Positively Impacts Learning & Academic Success The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) states that writing is “ one of the most important skills that students acquire and develop during K-12 schooling. Students need support breaking down the parts of the writing process.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 25, 2020

This includes a strong Internet connection and reliable device, as well as access to adequate learning environments and proper supports. This lesson can be an introduction to a poetry unit for elementary students. It allows the teacher to position responsibility for instruction more on the group and each student.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community. The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. Free Virtual Learning Environments.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we tackle a topic that's often whispered in the hallways of schools everywhere with a mix of disdain and necessity: worksheets. Teachers should gradually incorporate these strategies into their teaching to enhance student engagement and learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community. The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. Free Virtual Learning Environments.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. In this blog post, you’ll discover ten topics that can help you improve your online or blended classroom.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In most classrooms today, students are seen working together in small groups, perhaps in learning stations in the classroom, and taking a more active role in learning. After researching student engagement and motivation, mostly because I was having some challenges in my classroom two years ago, I decided to try new ideas.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. They fit into the categories of SEL, digital instruction, engagement/management, and leadership. Advancement Courses Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. As educators, we want what’s best for our students! All opinions are my own.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning. They can customize the teaching so as to match the specific requirements of each student individually. 5 New EdTech tools to watch. They are patient and unbiased.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Personalize learning and make it fun for students. SplashLearn for Teachers and Schools – teachers can sign up for free and have access to the full SplashLearn content library. SplashLearn sponsored this blog post.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The project team developed the Water Runoff Challenge (WRC), an NGSS -aligned, multi-week curriculum unit for upper elementary students that integrates Earth science, engineering, and CT. Students’ runoff model code is incorporated into a simulation environment for the engineering design task (Figure 2).

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Despite less fanfare surrounding rollout, students were still excited to receive their own devices. Many students came with their parents, and they were so excited to receive a shiny new iPad,” said DeAnza Baker, principal at Sunset Vista Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona, which begins its first year in the program.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2017

10MT: The 5-day a week show for busy but remarkable teachers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 5 Ideas for Improving Student Writing with Jennifer Serravallo (Episode #10). Dave Burgess Talks Student Engagement (Episode #16). See all of the books he has published here!

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Math can be made accessible to all students using lessons that start at a low level and finish at a much higher level. Teachers can provide different kinds of math tasks on a monthly, weekly and daily basis for varied levels of challenges for their students, including those who struggle.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

As principal at Chula Vista School District’s Salt Creek Elementary, Lalaine Perez saw the need to better support a growth mindset around math in the years following the transition to California’s new Common Core standards. We knew we needed to do something to support all students, especially English learners and students with disabilities.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

As principal at Chula Vista School District’s Salt Creek Elementary, Lalaine Perez saw attitudes toward math bottom out in the years following the transition to California’s new Common Core standards. The anxiety it created for parents and students—and even teachers, because it was something new—was awful. Students can see examples.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 10, 2019

At MIND Research Institute, we believe every student has the potential to deeply understand and truly love math. We believe that all students deserve equitable access to high-quality educational content and dynamic learning experiences. Elementary math specialization. Coursework and field experiences.

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Buncee

APRIL 24, 2020

Stacy is an ESE Support Facilitator at Old Kings Elementary School and Flager Co. Versatility and Accessibility for Remote Learning. Student Engagement with Buncee in the Science Classroom. Student Engagement with Buncee in the Science Classroom. Public Schools. You can find her on Twitter @iteachsprouts.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Highline Public Schools is in the early stages of developing CS opportunities for all students through partnerships with organizations like Code.org, Girls Who Code, Google, and Microsoft. Indian Prairie School District will expand the integration of CS principles in applicable coursework in seven middle schools and 21 elementary schools.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

When teachers engage in this collaborative culture, they share best practices, develop interdisciplinary projects, and contribute to professional learning communities, leading to more innovative teaching strategies and cohesive learning environments. Madda et al., 2011, Nurmi et al., 2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ). Leijten, P.,

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School is a dynamic neighborhood school that uses technology predominately to redefine learning. With 1:1 computer access for grades 3–8, students engage in coding, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking beginning with Kindergarten.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 26, 2020

ST Math is currently free to access for districts, schools and families. Yet access to devices and connectivity alone isn’t enough, it’s just the beginning. If elementary schoolers are engaging in just 5-10 hours a week of instructional activities, how can we get the most positive impact per educational week using digital resources?

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2020

Gives Urban Students The Confidence They Need To Succeed What are some impacts you've seen from educating kids around STEM in the classroom? I work with a high school robotics team, and once a month, we go to an elementary school and bring a STEM activity. Research proves FIRST drives STEM engagement and outcomes.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 16, 2020

So many variables will determine your specific needs -- from your students' ages and access to technology, to the goals and expectations your school district has outlined for you. While you're ultimately going to know which tools are best for you and your students, we're here to provide inspiration and support.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2019

She got her start teaching elementary school, and recalls a time she turned to her students for help, and how they guided the way. Lindsey Blass: I started teaching in elementary school, fourth grade. I had access to these iPads and It had to go to my students and say, “how do we use these?” She loves reading.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Beginning in fall 2014, the students and teachers at Burbank Elementary School in Hayward, California, embarked on a new and ambitious program to integrate arts across the curriculum. Thirty-four elementary schools are contributing data to the district’s Project Daffodil, examining relationships between weather and plants.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

One of the key elements of the curriculum-design approach known as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is student engagement — creating opportunities for students to become engaged and stay motivated, to believe that what they’re learning is important, and to feel capable in their learning. Read the original version here.

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ExcelinEd

JULY 23, 2020

Access to teachers and teacher feedback on student assignments were important drivers. The more access students had to teachers, the higher the level of satisfaction. For more on that, see this recent blog about Redlining.) What aspects of schooling left parents so dissatisfied? Here, we can only speculate.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 4, 2021

But while their first two iterations focused more on achievement gaps and access to rigorous classes for all students, the plans didn’t address systemic inequities or really move the needle forward. Prior to the role as director, she served as an elementary school principal and taught at the elementary level.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2017

Episode 117 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This fun video tool is a great way to engage students at the beginning of school. And I want to open up or I want to know what students think about our particular topic.

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edWeb.net

MAY 30, 2019

Students who were able to agree with the statements, “my school strongly is committed to building the strengths of each student,” and, “I have at least one teacher who makes me excited about the future,” were 30 times more likely to be engaged at school when compared with students who strongly disagreed with the same items.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 4, 2020

This blog post is sponsored by Acer Education, a partner of EdTechTeam. This blog seeks to offer potential solutions and suggest how community members can take supportive action in sustaining connections that are essential to our vitality. Peardeck – free add-on to promote student engagement in lessons; SEL templates ?

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edWeb.net

JUNE 18, 2021

Almost 85% of the students are now Latino, with the remaining 15% African American. 99% of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, but the district’s graduation rate is now over 90%, exceeding the state and national averages.

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Linways Technologies

MARCH 13, 2020

We will go over the six levels of cognition once and will get on to more details over each one of them in our upcoming blogs. Here, students should be able to break down knowledge into it’s. elementary modules to draw connections between ideas and utilize. Break down knowledge into it’s elementary modules to draw connections.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants. ” How would the program operate?

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edWeb.net

MARCH 31, 2019

Remember, students come first. Everything you do is for the students. Engage your PLN; build and maintain those relationships. Develop your network so they can help you make better decisions and have a positive impact on your students. Create ownership in your team to prepare students for a world that does not yet exist.

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