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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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all. Nevertheless, in order to maximize learning outcomes, other elements like social interaction must also be factored into the equation.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) this Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 25, 2023

This article briefly describes the changing picture of student engagement and offers some tips to address it. But there is a huge diversity of other factors and issues at play—a detailed assessment of which is certainly beyond the scope of this brief article. There is an overall sense of disconnection sifting throughout age groups.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

8 Ways to Annotate Readings, Websites and Online Articles with Examples. You can usually find free books at thrift stores or libraries or ask for donations from the community. Not all learners have the means to travel to a library, so make it easy for them to grab some materials. Show them how to check out books.

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The Jose Vilson

APRIL 5, 2024

Of course, when mainstream media asks him questions under their terms, he turns to cellophane, but that’s another layer to this conversation. Time and again, the same set of ghouls lay out the playbook through their social media platforms and articles. Or at least call out its excrements.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

Generative AI in the Classroom with Steve Dembo Donnie Piercey, AI and Math Donnia Piercey @ mrpiercEy is sharing how to integrate AI into Math instruction and is hosting an upcoming seminar with the National Council of Math Teachers on a deep dive on AI in math instruction for elementary grades. He demonstrated Runway 2 which does this.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The metaverse itself can be described as a virtual setting that users are able to occupy synchronously, which facilitates meaningful social interactions. ’ The company saw the metaverse as the future of online social interactions and as the evolution of existing social media. appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

In a recent news article, Andrea noted that her struggling readers in grades 7-8 used to read at a grade 5 or 6 (Barshay). NCTE Position Statement on Independent Reading ) 3:51 How does Lisa talk to her students about reading stamina and how to refocus when distracted? Have a great classroom library. Look at the 5 steps.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Outside the classroom, students love to share their experiences on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. who is doing what and how much), which is related to the next point. The second is that it encourages teamwork, a useful skill for the future, which is the subject of the last point of this article.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2021

Events are hosted by a wide range of organizations in each community—from churches to tech companies, rec centers to sewing shops, libraries to schools, makerspaces to barbershops, parks to museums, restaurants to laundromats, and everywhere in between. How to Get Involved in Remake Learning Days Across America. Attend an event.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2019

So how did Juul and other e-cig products get to the point where 20.9% Some point to the clever, social media-friendly ad campaigns and marketing efforts of Juul in the early 2010s. Demonstrate to students how to browse the Smithsonian's library of ads on the left. of high school seniors and 10.9%

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

From how to form reading groups, how to reach individual children, and how to communicate with parents, Dr. Robb's advice is practical and extensive. She writes articles for education journals and blogs. I hope you enjoy it and look forward to hearing your feedback on social media. Vicki Davis I love that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

Includes games on Macedonia, how to prepare for war, how to generate Faith, Persia, the inception of Australia, and more; fee required. Collect these into a digital library that kids can access online, see what friends are reading over the summer, and find books that appeal to them. This is a 2-minute video.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 29, 2018

I add a digital component to each writing, because our students need to learn how to read, write, and conduct research with technology. Students used Google Scholar to find at least 4 peer reviewed articles and annotated this research using the free Kami app. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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The Daring Librarian

JANUARY 20, 2018

How to be a Teacher Librarian Rock Star - Branding Tips & Tricks First thing I gotta say, I don’t know that I really love the term Library Rockstars because I think ALL Teachers and Librarians are rock stars or has an inner rock star waiting to come out. I also think it sounds a wee bit elitist.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 10, 2019

In this article, we’ll explore how you can both prevent bullying in your classroom and handle it when it occurs. You could, for example, teach students how to recognize different emotions or what to do when they are sad or angry. How to Handle Bullying If You Think It’s Occurring. How to Prevent Cyberbullying in Schools.

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Brainscape

MAY 16, 2022

But now, more than ever before, our homes have become our classrooms, libraries, study dens, and offices, where we are expected to be productive. So how do you study at home? How do you transform your place of “chill” into a place of productivity ? For example, let’s say your basic chronotype is the lion.

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Brainscape

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

” Great content we love… (Hilarious) social media post: When your classmate makes an edit suggestion to your flashcards… Academy article: The art of ice-breaking: How to start conversations with strangers, friends & colleagues A cool Brainscape story.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2019

“Access to an effective school library program is one example of information privilege. Providing good information resources and the skill to use them is both a social goal as well as an economic imperative, with fewer and fewer jobs for those without training and skills. The absence of access is one symptom of information poverty.”—

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

No need to dig far to discern what I think about it as I am quoted in the article. Indeed, a desired discussion about where and how to draw the lines of ethical behavior too often turns into one about whether such a line is even necessary or fair … I don’t claim any special moral authority here. More on this below.).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

If you are committed to the value of homework, here are six suggestions for how to make it more aligned with student education goals: Make homework relevant. Show students how to remove ads from websites. Show students (and their parents) how to add them at home so the learning experience there is similarly distraction-free.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In this blog post, I’ll show you how to get started with Defined Learning, share some example ideas for each subject, and give you an overview of how Defined Learning can bring you to PBL excellence in your classroom. The library has over 2,000 individual products inside performance tasks. . All opinions are my own.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

This article is part of the guide What Reading Well Looks Like. My kids are still young, but I’m always thinking of how to instill in them a passion for books, so I read on.on Like it or not, smartphones and teens’ social media use aren’t going anywhere any time soon. my smartphone.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 10, 2019

We explore these controversies in our article Is Esports a Sport? Esports in schools can transport these kids from the solitary world of digital gaming into the common space of the school computer lab or library commons. And knowing when and how to share ideas. The Benefits of Esports in Schools. More likely to graduate.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

This is an important moment for education , and the Summit has been (and will continue to be) an incredible opportunity to think together about how to move forward in a time when students, parents, teachers, administrators, librarians, and others have found their normal school lives disrupted.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. Some makerspace activities may be focusing on how to use the resources available and may not be connecting the activities to the curriculum or around a real world problem. Universal Design for Learning® (UDL).

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2018

Two years ago when Erick Hanson migrated from history teacher to media specialist he had one big goal in mind: to make the library cool again. “If If kids weren't coming into the library to check out books because they need the information or they just want to read for leisure, where are they going instead?”

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

No need to dig far to discern what I think about it as I am quoted in the article. Indeed, a desired discussion about where and how to draw the lines of ethical behavior too often turns into one about whether such a line is even necessary or fair … I don’t claim any special moral authority here. More on this below.).

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Reading By Example

JULY 14, 2015

Check out an article I wrote for EdTech K-12 , on how to use this social media tool for better professional learning: How Twitter Can Power Your Professional Learning. I also want to point out an excellent post written by our school’s social worker, Barb Bondioli. Having trouble navigating Twitter?

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2019

Leaders take pride in teaching others how to apply knowledge and reach their full potential. These experiences have led to nationally published articles and speaking engagements at state and national events. Related: How to be a collaborative leader. I want to take these experiences and answer all your leadership questions.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 24, 2016

However, we know that kids read on their devices all the time -- whether to check their social media feeds, look up a random fact on Wikipedia, or keep up with text messages from friends. Parents can help kids find a good read from the library or bookstore to download onto their devices. BiblioNasium. Read full review.

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The Daring Librarian

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

To raise awareness of the overly restrictive blocking of legitimate, educational websites and academically useful social networking tools in schools and school libraries, AASL designates one day during Banned Books Week as Banned Websites Awareness Day. How to be a Ninja Warrior Filter Fighter! from AASL, Sept. A Whole Lot!

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

MARCH 22, 2016

I’m beyond excited to finally announce that I’m a 2016 Library Journal Mover and Shaker. I’m extremely honored to represent the power of libraries in our world along with the many other talented individuals on this year’s list. The library has never been just mine.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Now, between the number of online information sites and the proliferation of social media apps, plus near constant mobile phone use, determining a story’s credibility seems to call for advanced detective skills. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. There is bias everywhere. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 26, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Library 2.014 - October 8th + 9th. We are gearing up for another amazing year of the Library 2.014 Conference.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 25, 2022

Listen to this article. . In year two of the pandemic, Jen’s district shut down all of the libraries within the district and began a virtual school. This current school year is working as a hybrid model allowing Jen to be back in the library again supporting in any way possible. Remote Learning Advice for Teachers.

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