The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Shout out to my principal, Jonathan Dyal, and math teacher, Matthew Sheets, who work with me for their advice and thoughts as I crafted this post. I'd like to add this as another day of learning about AI and HI in education as I spend the majority of my time digging into and teaching on this topic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Generative AI Use Case #1: AI is built into social media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. As a teacher committed to improving teaching and improving our professional development, I'm thrilled to share this conversation about how professional development can and is improving.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Formative assessment helps teachers gauge how effective their instruction has been at helping students learn concepts and apply skills. When teachers share formative assessment data with students, it becomes a powerful tool for goal setting, progress monitoring, and reflection. Check for understanding.

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Edthena

JANUARY 11, 2024

With so many options and tools out there, the challenge for many K-12 leaders and teachers is identifying which tools can actually help enhance the learning experience. Why AI Coaching Matters Donna discussed Edthena’s AI Coach platform, which uses artificial intelligence for instructional coaching.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 11, 2024

Post by EdTechTeacher CEO Tom Driscoll Of all the challenges that AI tools can help teachers address, differentiation and lesson design is at (or at least near) the top of the list! During all of my recent AI-themed professional development workshops, teachers are impressed with how simple AI prompts (i.e.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Chat GPT is popular among teachers for lots of reasons. When we asked the Ask a Tech Teacher team to apply it specifically to teaching physical education–not something we usually think of with tech tools–they came up with these great ideas: Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies!

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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. Got links for those teachers? This is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter My students are writing a collaborative writing document following the principles I share in my book Reinventing Writing. But now I want to integrate AI feedback. Yesterday I demonstrated how to get AI feedback. But something odd happened.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 21, 2022

Through an educator-industry partnership between Digital Promise and Merlyn Mind, seven practitioners have the opportunity to share feedback on cutting edge technology and engage in critical conversations on the broader use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Introducing the AI Practitioner Board.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

While we have come to understand this technology better, there still remains hesitancy and caution surrounding AI and its integration into education. A prime example was the New York City School System, which had prohibited students and teachers from accessing ChatGPT’s website on school computers.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2024

At a recent workshop, a teacher posed a compelling question about the effectiveness of small-group versus whole-group instruction. As architects of learning experiences, teachers must tailor their approach to the unique mix of abilities, ensuring all students progress toward learning objectives. 5 minutes).

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The emphasis on a human-centric approach underscores the commitment to cultivating a balanced perspective on AI integration. Educators are encouraged to view AI not merely as a technological advancement but as a tool to enhance and augment the human experience. EdSurge: How have you incorporated the teaching of AI in the classroom?

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

Here’s a look at some recent trends in teacher PD: What activities should be in a professional development plan? Balancing teacher workload and maximizing the outcomes of PD–to create immediate impact, lasting skills, educator engagement–requires a thoughtful approach. Learn more. Here’s how it works.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The teacher coaches students before and after the discussion, sharing norms and modeling sentence starters, but during the discussion, the teacher remains silent. Applying This Strategy to My Work With Pre-Service Teachers Working with pre-service teachers is quite different from teaching high schoolers.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As educators seek innovative methods to engage students and enhance the learning experience, artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be an invaluable asset. EdSurge: How did you introduce the topic of AI to your students, and how did you address any initial misconceptions they had?

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2024

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced today the launch of a MicroGrant program where they will award three schools with free site wide licenses for unlimited use of their AI-enabled personalized professional learning platform, The Classroom Education Plan© (CEP). We developed CEP to create equity for both teacher and student learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Since researchers at Carnegie Mellon University helped invent AI in the 1950s, AI has been transforming how we learn, work, and play–and that change is now happening at breakneck speed. Over the last 30 years, I have witnessed the evolving landscape of AI in education. Does the AI think like a student?

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Edthena

APRIL 25, 2024

In the news The editorial team at Tech & Learning featured the AI Coach platform as part of their Ed Tech Show & Tell article. Through this feature, the editorial team regularly spotlights intriguing innovations for K-12 teachers and administrators. Explore the full list here!

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. Pat Yongpradit, in his role with Code.org is also working with the TeachAI initiative.

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With teacher shortages across the country, many districts are turning to new pools of talent to source teachers. In fact, approximately 85 percent of its new teachers in recent years have been alternatively certified. Filling teacher vacancies is one challenge. Helping those new teachers be effective is another.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Megan Schlagel, a high school math teacher in St. This includes the use of AI-powered teacher coaching via the AI Coach by Edthena platform. This includes the use of AI-powered teacher coaching via the AI Coach by Edthena platform. How does the AI coaching process work?

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Edthena

MARCH 12, 2024

With more than 10 years of experience supporting educators and organizations, our team has encountered several myths regarding instructional coaching. Myth 1: Instructional coaching is only for struggling teachers Instructional coaching (and coaching in general) is not something that is only for people who are struggling.

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Edthena

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the News In a recent article, Edutopia explored the potential of AI in revolutionizing teaching practices particularly through the lens of AI-powered instructional coaching. Unlike traditional coaching, which often relies on external feedback, AI coaching provides a unique, introspective avenue for professional growth.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter For me, this eighty days of AI journey is about looking at every AI tool that might be helpful to teachers. I know too many teachers who spend too much time creating their own materials.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 12, 2022

In this article, Peter Claxton, Senior Director of EdTech Solutions at ViewSonic, discusses how AI solutions can further benefit students’ engagement and wellness in school, and he also looks at a real-life case study to see this technology in action. myViewBoard Sens – A New AI-powered Analysis Tool for the Classroom. “At

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

From cybersecurity and STEM learning to AI and professional development, every aspect of education is set to see new advances in 2024. Vrain , we’ve implemented artificial intelligence to provide teachers with extra support and to deliver high-quality, meaningful, and relevant professional learning opportunities.

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Edthena

MAY 23, 2023

Providing all teachers across a district with coaching and feedback can be difficult, due to instructional coaches’ limited capacity. Spokane Public Schools decided to try AI for teacher PD and were recently featured by Education Week for their successful pilot. Learn more about the AI coaching cycle.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this show, AR/VR guru Rachelle Dené Poth delves deep into the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom. She was named one of 30 K-12 IT Influencers for 2021.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 25, 2023

But now that ChatGPT is here to stay, experts like Levine are trying to figure how to teach writing to K-12 students in an age of AI. The question that teachers are having to ask themselves is, what’s writing for?” She’s heard teachers say they struggle to help students find their voice in writing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, host Vicki Davis sits down with Lauren Lavelle to discuss the transformative educational approach known as Genius Hour 2.0. Currently in an Instructional Technology Coach & Staff Developer role.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Teachers must build strong, trusting, and collaborative relationships with their students in order to ensure student engagement increases and to boost their student success rate. Learn more about how AI could advance computer-based tutors. What are the main factors of student success? Why is student success important?

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Hapara

JANUARY 10, 2024

With the advent of generative AI tools now accessible to the general public, educators have an incredible opportunity to bring personalized learning with AI to life in every classroom. Let’s explore how personalized learning with AI can easily create multiple means of representation. What is personalized learning?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's episode, we're joined by Justin Reich, an associate professor at MIT and the author of ‘Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools.' We dive deep into teachers' crucial role in driving innovation and improvement in education.

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Edthena

JANUARY 9, 2024

In an interview with the C3 (Connecting, Coaches, Cognition) podcast , founder and CEO of Edthena Adam Geller discussed the innovative concept and the future of AI coaching, a cornerstone of Edthena’s approach. Adam shared how even veteran teachers are transforming their teaching practice with AI coaching.

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Edthena

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Coaching for teachers “is a powerful process.” ” That’s how Courtney Groskin, an instructional learning coach with St. Vrain Valley School District in Longmont, Colo, recently described effective coaching. But effective coaching doesn’t just happen. How does AI Coach by Edthena work?

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key Takeaways: Comprehensive support for new teachers is critical to helping them thrive and in helping schools improve retention rates. Effective support for new teachers includes effective coaching, high-quality professional development, and emotional support. For every new teacher, the stakes are high.

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