The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this post, I’ll share some of the new features in Screencastify and how I’ve used it in my classroom. In the How to Start Coding in HTML (below) I used to kick off this basic coding language to my students, I used Screencastify.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning programs like Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom can benefit K–12 education. There’s no doubt modern learning environments are advancing education. The only question is how to ensure these spaces help move all students forward , regardless of their needs.

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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. Ready: How to Take Questions and Answers from ChatGPT to Gimkit.)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2020

COVID has changed how we address summer PD so I’ve collected the most popular AATT articles on how to spend your education time this summer. We talk about life-long learners (see my article on life-long learners ). This summer will be different than other summers. I came up with six.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

In this series I will provide thoughts and free resources to help you make Blended and eLearning with of course face to face a PBL possibility. I wish to share with you this article I wrote for PBLWorks (BIE/BUCK Institute) of which I am part of the National Faculty. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality (AR) programming app for classrooms. I like to use Kanban Boards and Agile Software Development principles (something outside the scope of this article).

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

.” Her resource guide has so many great ideas to help teachers and students with essential technology skills, thriving through remote learning, and preparing for what’s next. Listen to this article. . Thank you to Joey Mitchell on Twitter for sharing your thoughts on Blended Learning with Google!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage. The program covers blended learning and project-based learning. Keep this page bookmarked for articles and videos from the event. 3 Challenges of Digital Design for K–12 Classrooms. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and lead developer of RULER , a systemic, evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning reflects on where students are now and how to reach them.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 10, 2020

It is a time of year that I wish to express my gratitude to those wonderful educators that have welcomed me at their schools, webinars, and conferences and also join me at this blog and on twitter through out the year. Twitter ( mjgormans ). I read the news and I am always so thankful to read all the nice articles about my work.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 7, 2019

Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2017

A conversation with Weston Kieschnick on the 10-minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How much time on devices is too much time? Twitter handle: @wes_kieschnick. How to Turn Blue Light Off on Your Phone and iPad – a quick tutorial. Blog: [link].

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 24, 2021

The post How to “Fake” Blogging in the Classroom (FREE Template) – SULS0124 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. How to “Fake” Blogging in the Classroom (FREE Template from @TechChef4U). Listen to this article. . How to “Fake” Blogging in the Classroom (FREE Template).

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It is a time of year that I wish to express my gratitude to those wonderful educators that have welcomed me at their schools, webinars, and conferences and also join me at this blog and on twitter through out the year. Twitter ( mjgormans ). I read the news and I am always so thankful to read all the nice articles about my work.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2015

Here are the most read posts from the last month: Prodigy - free math game that helps students learn math while having fun Google App Kickstart Guides - help learn how to use Google Play for Education Apps in your classroom Google Apps and Chromebooks Web App Recommendations - a whole lot! Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 5, 2021

The post Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Student Portfolios are the epitome of Dynamic Blended Learning and going beyond the due date because they are never “done.”. Thank you to the Blended Learning with Google contributors for sharing your expertise!

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 17, 2018

The post How to Plan an AWESOME Book Study! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. How to Plan an AWESOME Book Study! Book studies are a great way to level up your professional learning! So I decided to put this post together, How to Plan an Awesome Book Study, to help guide you along the way. Platform suggestions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2018

Katie Bradford and Brett Miller in Episode 348 of the 10-minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Taken from their popular ISTE 2018 session , learn about the next evolution of Hyperdocs and how they’re being used in the classroom.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 9, 2021

We will also take a look back at the most popular episodes so far, what’s next for the podcast, and how you can participate. Listen to this entire article. . Thank you to Tommy Spall for contributing his Fortnite choice board to the Blended Learning with Google book (p. Click To Tweet. Quick Tip of the Week.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Most of all, I will provide some amazing links that can be used to support the Gold Standards face to face, online, and in the blended environment. Please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. They also can be integrated into the online and blended learning environment.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

Over seven years ago I worked with our District Technology Director and Superintendent to create a 1:1 e-learning program that would be used to make up snow days. Some of the ideas in this article were part of our discussions and writings. Please feel free to contact me via email ( mjgormans@gmail.com ) or Twitter at ( @mjgormans ).

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2019

Eric Curts from Ctrl Alt Achieve From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Eric Curts @ ericcurts teaches us twenty-three ways to use Gsuite tools in our classroom. See Eric’s blog post on emojis in Google docs to learn how to do this. But that’s a fun thing.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

It may just provide a whole new look at what educational technology really is and why it is important to PBL and Deeper Learning. Before reading, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS, and also give me a follow… on Twitter at mjgormans. Learning with the internet is possible 24/7 and at any place.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 8, 2020

While I know I may fall short in some ways, I do hope everyone can discover at least one idea that might help their school, parents and students as they take on this new challenge (opportunity) in learning. Please feel free to contact me via email ( mjgormans@gmail.com ) or Twitter at ( @mjgormans ). Data collection for planning .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce, how to unpack them, and how to make them authentic to student lives. image—how to use them legally. netiquette.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Tips and Tricks I've Learned from Experience From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Online and face-to-face spaces blend to create a today’s classroom. For purposes of this article, we’ll call these “the bricks.” Most schools have physical buildings.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 19, 2021

Listen to this article. . Thank you to Keith McCray for sharing his thoughts on the new Blended Learning with Google book on Twitter. Rethink how to use #EdTech and now more than ever the 1800s model of education is not working! There are lots of hints, tips, and writing prompts available too.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 25, 2023

Jaime shares her favorite lessons, how to use them, what you need to get started, and the McGraw Hill AR app! 10 AR Math Lessons You Need to See Click To Tweet Listen to article. This episode is sponsored by Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. Well, this article and interview is well worth your time!

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

You’ll learn some of the common misconceptions about creating choice boards, but most importantly, you’ll learn how to get started with utilizing the choice board for your classroom. Listen to this article. . Perhaps you’ve not heard them called choice boards, but learning menus. Click To Tweet.

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MIND Research Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Twitter Chats. With Twitter chats, you can participate in conversations about a specific topic of interest. Some very helpful educators manage and update this calendar of all the upcoming Twitter chats on education. It can take some time to get the hang of participating in Twitter chats. PST, 7 p.m. January 13, 2017.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

As Kayla Delzer says in a recent EdSurge article , “social media is happening—with or without you.” They are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat before they even step into our classrooms. “If Check out Tara Martin’s blog to learn the ins and outs of how to get started with this cool activity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce, how to unpack them, and how to make them authentic to student lives. image—how to use them legally. netiquette.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2018

Doug Green on episode 284 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Doug Green challenges our thinking about school, how we should teach, and the flaws with the testing programs we have in education today. Twitter: @DrDougGreen. Blog: [link].

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning. Listen to this article. . Lumio is a digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences. Many teachers discovered tools they didn’t know about and learned how to incorporate more technology into their teaching practice.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By using ChromeVox, visually impaired learners can engage with online resources, read articles, and access textbooks with ease. It offers features like text-to-speech, word prediction, and language translation, which are helpful for students with reading difficulties, language barriers, or learning disabilities.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The 4 C’s are more important than ever so you don’t want to miss this free opportunity to help students learn how to problem-solve and innovate! Listen to article. . How to Share? . How to Get Involved. If you would like to participate or even learn more visit the Global Maker Day website.

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