The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you a middle school science teacher looking to ignite your students' curiosity? All these resources are freely accessible from the Natural History Museum of Utah. And the best part? Research Quest sponsored this blog post. All opinions are my own.

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Testpress

JULY 15, 2021

Most of the edupreneurs who start with the concept of blended learning think of building a custom in-house learning management system. These help you make informed decisions while going for a learning management system. You need a developer with domain knowledge of learning management systems. And it is very hard to find them.

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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. Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There was a significant problem in Argentina with access to instruction because of connectivity, which was also endemic to the community I served here in the states. Reliable access was such a problem in Argentina that students did not even bother to attend classes. As it was, Italy also had similar issues with distance learning.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Schoology -Schoology is a free course management system for educators that allows them to manage their lessons, post resources and assignments, create quizzes, link to additional resources, conduct online courses, provide one-on-one help sessions and host discussions. You can create groups and blogs and use the messaging system.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The ChatGPT Tech Support Advisor Custom GPT is stellar. Using a system somewhat based from Building Your Second Brain by Tiago Forte, I have four folders in my Finder. I have a system where these projects move to other places if they aren't active.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. You’ll get access to activities, strategies, and tools to improve the four domains of wellness. If you want to replace a system like Evernote, then start with how to turn Notion into a notetaking system. Twitter: @ Chris_Chappotin.

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Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2021

The Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools has implemented and advocated for equitable access to technologies to close the digital learning gap since its inception in 2011. The school system, which already offered an online learning academy for grades 9-12 prior to the pandemic, moved to develop an option for younger grades.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2019

As cybercrime becomes more common in K–12 education, schools and districts face increasing threats from cybercriminals looking to sell access to systems and the types of personal and financial data that schools store in abundance. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . .

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This week on the podcast we’re talking about cybersecurity at schools—and how secure, or in some cases how vulnerable, the tech systems in school systems are these days. Essentially these are the computer systems that store grades and the student records of his school. He says he probably could have accessed more data.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

more states, districts and schools are moving toward a competency-based education system that focuses on individualized learning and classroom equity. But what exactly is a competency-based education system, and what role does technology play in the design and support of this system?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage! Unequal access to educational technology is a major barrier to creating a revolutionary learning system because it limits possibilities for the entire school, said Zhao and Cator. Give Students the Wheel to Their Own Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

School principals value using technology for learning because of its ability to help empower learning and address the educational inequities inherent in today’s education system . Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Since these slide decks are designed for the whole class, you will need to share the deck via Google Classroom, or your learning management system, so that anyone with access can edit the slide deck. Then click “Master” to make changes on the back end of the slide deck.

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N2Y

JUNE 8, 2021

Huron, Ohio— Business Wire n2y, the leader in special education, today announced Unique Learning System ® has been selected as the winner of the Overall EdTech Solution of the Year award in the third annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program. About EdTech.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

Here's the start to an interesting story: a Google program manager, a Twitter engineer, and a Pinterest employee walk into a bar. In today’s day and age, Google, Twitter and Pinterest are three of the largest employers in the United States and internationally. What are they there to discuss? But in reality, it’s not a bar.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

“One hundred percent of the time we were able to get access to information we were not supposed to, but we were only detected less than 10 percent of the time ,” said Lane. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. New Best Practices to Help Faculty Improve Their Cyber Hygiene.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Access to private information is usually limited to a handful of authorized IT members, administrators and trusted faculty. . A desktop management solution would limit users’ access based on their specific needs. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

We have seen an increase in devices, we’ve seen an increase in access to applications and we’ve seen an increase in information.”. While accessing technology once required a multistep process and was severely limited in the classroom, 74 percent of K–12 schools say they now have more than one device per student, according to a CoSN report.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Why I Use Chalk and Planboard for Planning Now From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter It’s no surprise that the pandemic has caused a lot of headaches for educators. It’s so easy to have a digital app that gives me instant access to my schedule. It’s easy to set up, plus it looks really pretty!

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2019

Eighty percent of K–12 districts are using cloud-based software to improve everything from classroom collaboration and administrative tasks to phone systems. . These tools are really great, and I know a lot of school districts tend to be behind the curve when it comes to IT and security.”. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

There are many ways that this can be done, such as creating study groups on Facebook or Twitter, sharing relevant articles and books on these platforms, and posting online practice questions or interactive quizzes that students can complete to test their knowledge. Create digital study guides that can be accessed online.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

systems and structures in their schools and districts for achieving high levels of academic performance and growth in literacy. To learn more, visit  www.cambiumlearning.com  or follow Cambium on  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter , and  Medium. Lexia LETRS for Administrators program equips instructional leaders to create sustainable.

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That’s why Lightspeed Filter provides school districts with the essential tools to promptly restrict access to sensitive content, effectively filtering current events. Here are some powerful features you can find in Lightspeed Filter to surface actionable insights and quickly block access during challenging times.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 21, 2020

SplashLearn stands with schools/districts affected with closure due to COVID-19 (Corona Virus) outbreak : All educators have free access to SplashLearn with Home Access to enable remote learning. The teachers can sign in for free and get access to its full content library of 400+ math skills. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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TeacherCast

APRIL 17, 2019

A new component of the SPIKE Prime system is the brand new multi-port Hub that acts as the brains of the system. For many of us, we grew up using LEGO Mindstorm kits, or the popular WeDo 2.0 SPIKE Prime might be thought of as the next advancement of these solutions. New Multi-port Hub. LEGO Education Website. Lesson Plans.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Millions of students lack the ability to access the internet from home — a problem compounded by increasing expectations from educators that students do so to complete homework and research. . Fourteen percent of children ages 3 to 18 lack home internet access , according to National Center for Education Statistics data.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Across their school systems, these districts are providing students with opportunities for meaningful experiences of powerful learning. Follow the League on Twitter: @DPLeague. South Bay Union School District (California). Community Schools (California). Traverse City Area Public Schools (Michigan). Washoe County Schools (Nevada).

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2019

What sort of backup system is already in place? I talked with the outgoing IT director about any existing recovery systems and previous related discussions. The district was a CDW•G customer, so I worked with an account manager to access the district’s potential data security threats and develop a recovery plan. Your users.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

College Connect serves any interested student; however, its target population is the district’s most at-promise students, including young people experiencing homelessness and in the foster care system, English learners, and undocumented students. Follow the League on Twitter: @DPLeague. Jacob, the district’s superintendent.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere. Flodmand and her colleagues assembled storyboards and course frameworks within G Suite, housing them in easy-to-access locations to make it simple for educators to find the tools they needed.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

Even students studying culinary arts need experience using digital point-of-sale systems. The department awarded a share of $3 million to six states to improve high school CTE students’ access to post-secondary education and STEM careers. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. It makes sense.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage. Security breaches are situations in which someone gains intentional, unauthorized access to district data. Leaders should establish a structured, role-based system for data access and ensure that it reflects job changes and other issues.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

Even if teachers cannot require that students attend a live meeting due to concerns around access, connectivity, and availability, these sessions can be recorded and posted on class websites, Google Classroom, or a learning management system. These online sessions are an excellent way to continue teaching and connecting with learners.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Through this new collaboration, educators and students districtwide will receive access to a suite of Discovery Education’s award-winning digital learning resources. is a multipronged approach that outlines five goals for PPS with specific objectives and action steps to ensure the school system meets those goals. version of?Coding?features

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Two Kentucky school systems— Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS )—recently selected Discovery Education to support STEM/STEAM education in their school districts. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 countries and territories.

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