A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

As a practitioner I am always looking to learn how to better assist educators at all grade levels. Image credit: [link] The other day I had the unique challenge and opportunity of working with elementary teachers in the Spotswood School District. What web-based tools that can be accessed through a browser would you add to this list?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. They don't like the outcome.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2019

Tom Loud on episode 509 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Tom Loud dropped out of high school because he didn’t connect with his teachers. Tom: You know, I think one of the best ways in 2017 is to meet new people, and to really have good access to quality of text in front of us… is Twitter.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Q&A: Class Tech Tips Blogger Monica Burns Explains How to Work with Digital Tools. Starting in the fall of 2011, Burns spent two years working in a one-to-one environment with tablets in an elementary school setting. Or is it big picture, such as learning how to collaborate more effectively with others? jena.passut_7651.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We took our school from a physical school on a Friday to a distance learning campus by Monday. They know how to do distance learning. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 25, 2024

Effective Communication: How to Have Learning Conversations with Patrons and Colleagues Part of the Library 2.0 DATE: Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at 2:00 pm US - Eastern Time COST: $99 /person - includes any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate. or in Niche Academy).

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of “Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education,” talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be “bad at math” and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning.

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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. If your school is closed due to the virus, you can apply for free access to the BrainPop videos to use at your school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Acceleration Research with Dr. Douglas Fisher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Acceleration research can teach us how to accelerate learning. Request free access today at teach.tract.app with the access code COOLCATTEACHER. Twitter: @DFISHERSDSU.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Episode 37 of The 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn how to get results. Hear Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s top iPad apps for the elementary classroom. Twitter handle: @ClassTechTips. Creating Elementary Portfolios with SeeSaw.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Jim Bentley on episode 363 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This is particularly useful for teachers of elementary-age children.). How to Deepen Student Learning Using PBL and the QFT (on Right Question Blog). Twitter: @ Curiosity_Films.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In California, students at Chula Vista Elementary School District’s Salt Creek Elementary improved their scores by 137 percent over the state average on California’s performance exams in the first year of introducing a blended learning program. . “And MORE FROM EDTECH: How to keep accessibility in mind for the modern K–12 classroom.

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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! So, yesterday I asked educators on “X” (the new rebranded, Twitter, I guess) to share where they are learning about AI. Let's talk about AI and figure out how to use it effectively.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

Tuesday, April 20 at 7 pm ET join us for the free webinar From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. Dawn Stansbury.

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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. So there's all kinds of opportunities then to teach students how to coach someone in the answer.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Neeb, the principal of Williams Elementary School, and Tickle, a digital learning specialist and Google Certified Trainer, presented “The Whole Ball of Wax: A Place for Everything,” on Monday. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage! That could work on my campus,” she thought. .

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 8, 2017

Besides, the blended learning approach makes learning more personalized, increases engagement, social and group collaboration, provides more time for preparation and 24/7 access to the learning materials. How to make a good blend then? As you see, the blending learning has a bunch of benefits, but only when it is applied wisely.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Generally, there are nine tenets of this concept that hones in on the responsible and safe use of technology: Digital access Digital etiquette Digital commerce Digital rights and responsibilities Digital literacy Digital law Digital communication Digital security Teaching all of these to students can feel like a task.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . Because students are inevitably exposed to the online world, it is important that adults teach them how to be responsible digital citizens — to protect both themselves and their peers. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 25, 2017

A conversation with Jennifer Cronk on episode #62 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How to help students guide their eyes in online reading. Accessibility tools. Twitter handle: @jenniferacronk. I hope you enjoy this episode with Jennifer!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM can level up and it must begin to include underrepresented communities of women and minorities. Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. How can we ensure STEM is more than just a buzzword?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 4, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Robert Kalman’s middle schoolers are designing in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Blog: robertkalman.com Twitter: @ robert_kalman Instagram: @ robert_kalman Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate link.

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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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Because of COVID-19, we did not want to have a lot of paper materials, and I created a checklist for my students to audit and make sure that all of the students can access the textbook because that can be a real issue as you go to e-books. . DAWN 05:43.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Catherine Davis-Hayes on episode 153 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. And if you click www.coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle , Edpuzzle will give your school access to the 50,000 best lessons from Edpuzzle, organized in folders and ready to be used by teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Teachers can request free access to Tract at teach.tract.app with the access code: COOLCATTEACHER . In this example, a student who likes Harry Potter learns how to program a sorting hat simulator. Tract sponsored this blog post.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. I use Twitter a lot. The students will build out a maze and teach the Ozobot how to navigate it. I think we are witnessing how this is evolving over time.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Lisa Scumpieru, 10th-grade Literature Teacher, gives us a crash course in Hyperdocs. Sometimes in the Hyperdoc then, you can do like a flipped classroom type of thing, where they can access the Hyperdoc. What are Hyperdocs? They can reflect on it.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

For K–12 students, lessons on how to use the internet safely and be effective online citizens are likely part of receiving any new classroom device. Digital Citizenship for Students at Elementary School Levels. Unified School District fifth-grade teacher Tammy Dunbar and Concord Road Elementary (N.Y.) jena.passut_7651.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

For K–12 students, lessons on how to use the internet safely and be effective online citizens are likely part of receiving any new classroom device. Digital Citizenship for Students at Elementary School Levels. Unified School District fifth-grade teacher Tammy Dunbar and Concord Road Elementary (N.Y.) jena.passut_7651.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. How to Reach Students Who Have Experienced Trauma. So, we have to learn how to reach and teach students who have experienced trauma.

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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. Blog: [link] Twitter: @ Chris_Chappotin. Stay tuned at the end of the show for how to get a free account for you and your students. Or does your assistant say, “hey, if this person calls, they get immediate access?”

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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. Access early black Friday deals from now through November 27, 2022. Or, you know, how far does it go?

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Also, all AMSD educators enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

For iPad and Google Play Tablet Devices of All Kinds From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Perhaps you’re wondering how more than 150 apps can be inside one? Plus, I’ll tell you how to get your free 30-day trial. The Really Good Stuff ? Digital Learning Collection.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2018

Stephanie Goldman on episode 316 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Stephanie calls this the ACE method of mentoring: Access, Collaboration and Experimentation. The A stands for access, the C stands for collaborate and the E stands for experiment.

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