The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 31, 2023

This week on the newsletter , I shared resources about tackling chronic absenteeism and thought I'd put some out there for you since this is such a pervasive problem. In the meantime, when I have students absent, I work to make things accessible to the students who aren't there. We can't teach students who aren't there.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: MS Office. I choose below.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2022

The pandemic has demanded a high level of adaptability in education that micro-credentials can support. To support educators in accessing quality and relevant professional learning tools at the beginning of the pandemic, we curated a list of micro-credentials that could be earned with a remote or hybrid classroom.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: MS Office. I choose below.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Educators are the best! There are so many fantastic resources on AI out there, but I have been noticing that some of them feel very hype-ish and even written by AI. Here are the resources I found and explored as a result of the tweet.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Learn about 16 Free Resources for Schools Who Are Closing Due to Coronavirus Get prepared now. Today it is free.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education One of the most significant archives of human knowledge and learning’s quiet companions, libraries have made an undeniable impact. Libraries have always been a trusted educational sidekick since people started learning stuff. We wouldn’t be where we are without them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These made using AI easy enough for anyone and a viable tool for educators and students. Let’s see what the Ask a Tech Teacher team says: Pros And Cons of AI in Education Artificial intelligence (AI) is making major inroads into education. This could make quality education more affordable and accessible.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

As EdTech evolves, the ViewSonic Education Ecosystem unites with educators to empower them and unlock new possibilities in education. Keep reading on to discover all you need to know about what an Education Ecosystem is and how it will benefit your School. Or, discover ViewSonic’s complete range of education solutions.

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Hapara

AUGUST 8, 2022

Have you ever considered creating your own open educational resources (OER)? Because these resources are open to use, when you share an OER, other educators across the globe can access it and use it in their classrooms. Let’s take a look at how to develop K-12 open educational resources.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. Agriculture — including animal husbandry, crop cultivation and water-related education — and leadership and decision-making skills remain foundational.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. Unfortunately, between 15 and 16 million K — 12 learners and 400,000 educators in the United States lacked adequate connectivity , a device or both in 2020. As Ken Shelton, educator, consultant and designer, states so clearly in a Sept.

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Hapara

JUNE 16, 2022

Open educational resources, also known as OER, provide a great way to supplement curriculum to differentiate instruction and better meet each learner’s needs in your classroom. This scenario is pretty common for educators, but remains an obstacle when equally distributing resources. So what does that mean?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Educational disparities can exacerbate existing inequalities, and it’s essential that school leaders and teachers address these issues to promote a level playing field. Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital resources can play a significant role in expanding the accessibility of diverse materials.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2022

To this end, I collected for you this collection of educational resources to use to celebrate Halloween with your kids and students. Also, some of the platforms require registration to access their resources. This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Educational technology has been a transformative force in education. Keep Reading Mining EdTech for Equity & Access: 5 Tools Built Into Common EdTech Resources. Keep Reading Mining EdTech for Equity & Access: 5 Tools Built Into Common EdTech Resources.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Google recently announced that Jamboard is winding down in 2024 (Details here) and educators across the world are now in search of viable alternatives. In this post, we provide suggestions and resources for three powerful white boarding alternatives that integrate seamlessly with Google for Education.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2024

Department of Education and will last five years. She notes that the partnership aims to avoid “parachuting,” the phenomenon when large research institutions extract information from communities that have fewer resources or fail to tap into local expertise. Other challenges seem to have set back STEM education, too.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 7, 2019

Intune for Education - advanced configuration and management of devices, apps and users. Microsoft Innovative Schools Toolkit “The Innovative Schools Toolkit is an accessible and practical guide for you and your school community to begin the journey of innovation.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

While the mental health of students remains a top concern of many in the education field, federal data reveals that it’s not all bad news. The National Center for Education Statistics released its biennial Crime, Violence, Discipline, and Safety in U.S. Department of Education says that $275.7

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Charlotte, NC — In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of cross-curricular digital resources inspiring exploration of the natural world and environmental stewardship. This resource is part of the Celebrations collection in the Sesame Learning channel.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In this post, I’m excited to share with you a curated list of resources that I’ve found particularly valuable for science teachers and students. From interactive simulations to comprehensive lesson plans, these resources are designed to cater to various learning styles and bring the wonders of science to life.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—is providing an array of free digital resources to support National Financial Capability Month.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

. — Discovery Education today unveiled a new collection of engaging, high-quality digital learning resources supporting Black History Month observances. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform nurtures student curiosity and supports learning wherever it takes place.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

iCivics is an educational website that offers access to a wide variety of learning resources that include games, curriculum materials, lesson plans, webquests, and videos. These resources are designed to help promote civics education especially among middle and high school students.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

Accessibility is an important topic in education and encompasses the classroom space, digital tools and resources and much more. Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment Is the classroom bursting with patterned borders on the bulletin boards and bright colorful posters/word walls/anchor charts?

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

Charlotte, NC – Discovery Education, in partnership with Norton, a leading Cyber Safety brand of Gen , recently launched a new digital citizenship resource center – My Digital Life – on the award-winning Discovery Education K-12 platform.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in instruction—presents educators a wide array of new, free digital resources to support National Financial Capability Month activities.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The tools and resources my students use must generate discussion and are often used in a team or partner setting, as I strongly believe that student interaction supports our instructional goals. Epic is currently a free resource for teachers and allows students access to around 20,000 books from 7-3. First, we listen to a story.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Previous studies have noted that schools serving well-off communities are more likely to offer computer science than less-resourced schools. I like the challenge.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2023

The result is a new nonprofit named Axim Collaborative, and its focus will be on serving learners that higher education has historically left behind. In response, officials at MIT and Harvard highlighted all the potential good that could come for online education with the $800 million windfall from the sale.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced that its no-cost, augmented-reality (AR) learning resource— Sandbox AR —has surpassed the 1 million download milestone in the Apple iTunes store. Among the other immersive learning resources offered by Discovery Education are: Experience Edge at Hudson Yards.

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Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

MAY 21, 2020

The post Digital Accessibility Resources to Empower All Learners appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology. It can give learners a voice that they may not have had before.” ” The statement resonated with me to such a degree that I have it on a.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 26, 2022

GREAT RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED AS WELL AS THE BEST FREE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS IN SOCIAL STUDIES AND CIVICS. High quality resources from Izzit with a look at their “IZZIT Here” traveling classroom for CTE Everything we do, including.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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