Assessment, Blended Learning, Blog and STEM

3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist. ” I wrote a blog about the difference , but here is a quick comparison that might help. You listen to a sequence of songs in a particular order.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Differentiated Instruction Groups Strategy

Leveraging Your LMS & Tech Tools: PBL and Blended Learning (Part 2)

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. Leveraging Your LMS & Tech Tools: PBL and Blended Learning (Part 2).

LMS

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7 Things to Consider As We Return to Learn This Fall

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to learn this fall, we need to consider some teaching best practices. As a STEM school, we were proud to have the 2017 Northwest Iowa STEM Teacher of the Year, as well as a state of Iowa Teacher of the Year top five finalist.

Elementary

Elementary Learning STEM Blended Learning

Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 26, 2017

Blended learning occurs when an education program combines Internet-based media with traditional classroom methods. But blended learning is more than simply replacing lectures and books with web-based technology. These should be in place before unpacking a blended learning program. Infrastructure.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Khan Academy Learning Blackboard

20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. Blended learning is not new.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Social Media Differentiated Instruction Learning

Back to School Twitter Chat Tuesday, July 28th – 8 pm EST #Back2SchoolChat

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to go back to school, we need to share best practices and ideas for learning. The exchange of ideas and building of our Personal Learning Network (PLN) is part of our growth and learning. Thanks, Advancement Courses!

Twitter

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Bring Focus to Blended Learning with 12 Starting Ideas… Plus a Free ISTE Webinar

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2014

STEM, 21st century learning, and technology integration please sign up for 21centuryedtech by email or RSS. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. As 1 to 1 programs become more popular, educators are talking a lot about Blended Learning.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning STEM Learning Conference

Blended Learning and Station Rotation With Buncee

Buncee

JULY 13, 2018

The following is a guest blog by first-grade educator Stacy Johnson. Read on to see how Stacy uses Buncee to bring blended learning to her classroom. I used Buncee to set up my small group schedule and to develop blended learning lessons. . Buncee to the rescue! Here is an example lesson.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Learning Groups Video

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment

Lumio: Making Review and Practice Easy

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. Sponsored Blog Post This blog post is sponsored by Lumio.

Libraries

Libraries Assessment Tools Google

The Best Teacher Tips and Lesson Ideas of 2021

Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The post The Best Teacher Tips and Lesson Ideas of 2021 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Here are the BEST Blog Posts and Podcasts of 2021! I have put together a list of the BEST and most popular Shake Up Learning blog posts and podcast episodes from 2021. 27 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom.

Digital Badges

Digital Badges Blended Learning Google Survey

10 Ways to Use Defined Learning for Project-Based Learning Excellence

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.

Learning

Learning Company STEM Tools

Microsoft Education Resources

Educational Technology Guy

MAY 7, 2019

Microsoft Innovative Schools Toolkit “The Innovative Schools Toolkit is an accessible and practical guide for you and your school community to begin the journey of innovation. It is intended to be a starting point rather than a complete solution and it offers a process that can be customized based on your unique needs.”

Microsoft

Microsoft Resources Flipped Classroom Handbook

IT Coaches Leading Change in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 7, 2018

Deb Ramm on episode 329 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Instructional Technology Coaches can be helpful advisors for teachers if they learn strategies of encouragement and empowerment. Vicki: But how do you keep your classroom focused?

Classroom

Classroom Blended Learning Company Twitter

Part 5: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 29, 2015

Welcome to post number five in a series devoted to formative learning (assessment). In this post I showcase some websites that can assist in providing interactive tools and resources essential in the classroom focused on student centered formative learning. Interactive Tools for Formative Assessment. Formative Learning.

Assessment

Assessment Tools Learning STEM

Breakout EDU Digital is Awesome (and Free) #breakoutedu

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2017

A conversation with Mari Venturino on episode 77 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blog: [link]. Mari Venturino is a 7th-grade science and AVID teacher and Blended Learning Specialist at Mar Vista Academy in San Diego, CA. Mari Venturino.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning EdTech Twitter Google

21 Tools I Use to Manage Distance Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today I share the tool kit and tips that have helped streamline distance learning at my school. Sponsor: See 10 Professional Development Courses to Improve Your Online Classroom which I shared recently on my blog. Share them with me on Twitter!

Tools

Tools Adobe Learning Google

Part 2: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 25, 2015

Welcome to post number two in a series devoted to formative learning (assessment). In this post I showcase some tools that can assist in both providing interactive quizzes/check ups and useful feedback that is essential in a classroom focused on student centered formative learning. Feedback Tools for Formative Assessment.

Assessment

Assessment Tools Learning Data

Part 4: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

I hope you are enjoying this series on formative assessment, and I am sure you will find these tools most valuable. as you continue to amplify formative learning with digital technology. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Collaboration.

Assessment

Assessment Tools LMS Learning

Part 3: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 29, 2015

Welcome to post number three in a series devoted to formative learning (assessment). In this post I showcase some tools that can assist in both creating lessons that promote formative possibilities and resources that will allow educators to create videos that will enhance a students formative learning . Flip Possibilities.

Assessment

Assessment Tools LMS OER

The Blended and eLearning PBL Classroom… A Journey from Analog to Digital Project Based Learning

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. I enjoy learning from all of you. Check out my Booking Page . Thanks so much.

Classroom

Classroom LMS Poll Everywhere Learning

Part 7… Critique and Revision: Free Blended and eLearning PBL Gold Standards Resources

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

APRIL 26, 2021

Enjoy this wonderful journey of learning. Before continuing, I would appreciate having you take a moment to subscribe to this Blog by RSS or email and follow me at ( mjgormans ). Part 7… Critique and Revision: Free Blended and eLearning PBL Gold Standards Resources. Provide modeling and bring in examples found in real life.

Resources

Resources LMS Blended Learning Examples

5 Ideas for Technology Stations

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya on episode 145 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology. Blog: leslieswanson-anaya.com.

Technology

Technology Elementary Blended Learning Chromebook

Blended Learning and Project Based Learning… Taking the PBL Gold Standards Online

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2020

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. They also can be integrated into the online and blended learning environment.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Learning LMS STEM

This Math Program Helped Students Blow State Test Scores Out of the Water

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

Students also needed support when it came to the end of year state assessments. “We Rocking the CAASPP Both schools have since experienced outstanding increases in their California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) scores. She jumped at the opportunity to pilot the program in her school.

Common Core

Common Core Adaptive Learning Elementary Blended Learning

20 Tech Tips to Shake Up Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2018

Episode 337 with Kasey Bell From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Digital Innovation in Learning Award Winner in “Sharing is Caring”. 3 EdTech Blog. #3 3 EdTech and E-Learning Influencer on Twitter. Must Read EdTech Blog. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

EdTech

EdTech Learning Mobile Learning Google

What is Blended Learning? Tips from 3 Bett Speakers

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

One of these practices is known as blended learning and the term that has been garnering some attention within the education industry as of late. But, what is blended learning? This video offers a good introduction to blended learning if you've never heard the term before. What is blended learning?

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Learning Khan Academy MOOC

This Math Program Helped Students Blow State Test Scores Out of the Water

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

Rocking the CAASPP Both schools have since experienced outstanding increases in their California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) scores. Blog post: English Learners in Chula Vista Schools Erase Achievement Gap in Math with Innovative Curriculum. She jumped at the opportunity to pilot the program in her school.

Common Core

Common Core Adaptive Learning Elementary Blended Learning

What Would Dewey Do? Quotes…Ideas…Resources for Genuine Learning

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 23, 2016

First, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and join me on twitter at mjgormans . I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! Best of all, contribute your own while you share and learn from others.

Resources

Resources OER Learning STEM

Guest Post: But What Will We Do With Learning?

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

But what will we do with learning? Mike’s been kind enough to allow me to participate in his blog, and for that I’m grateful. We’ve worked together at BIE over the years, and in those conversations we’ve learned three things. We both love learning. We love learning with others even more. – Tim Kubik, Ph.D.

Learning

Learning Guidelines Differentiated Instruction STEM

Effective Digital Citizenship Education

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

Kristen Mattson on episode 242 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So Kristen, in all of my years of blogging, we’ve been talking digital citizenship, but it still seems like so many people are just lecturing to kids about this topic. Blog: DrKMattson.com.

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship Education Future Ready Course

Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning… Up To 20 Free Resources and Tools

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2015

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. About: A wonderful kid centered blogging community that allows for a walled classroom. I enjoy learning from all of you. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. Check out my Booking Page.

Resources

Resources Tools Technology OER

Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning… Ten Free Resources and Tools

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2015

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. About : Provide a lesson using slide shows on each student’s device with web visits, slides, assessments. Student Centered : Students can create their own Nearpods to demonstrate learning.

Resources

Resources Technology Tools Blendspace

Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning: Five Ideas to Consider

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. How can technology allow students to control and regulate their learning? How might we align the ideas of Blooms, Project Based Learning, STEM, and ideas of Deeper Learning? ▪Beyond the Device.

Technology

Technology Flipped Classroom Learning STEM

20 Ideas and Resources Promoting 21st Century Skills Through Project Based Learning

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 6, 2016

Also, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and join me on twitter at mjgormans . I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! Most of all, there is an alignment between standards, skills, and assessment.

Resources

Resources Learning Conference STEM

Virtual Reality (VR) as a New Educational Paradigm

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Enrique Cachafeiro on episode 204 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Within the virtual environment, you get you learning, you get your assessment, you get your experience. Blog: Enrique Cachafeiro. Make it more immersive.

Education

Education Conference Company Chromebook

Part 3: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Process

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Part 2: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … More Reading. At the same time there must be formative assessment and proper guidance that promotes needed success and growth.

Resources

Resources Tools Differentiated Instruction Learning

Part 2: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … More Reading

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 25, 2016

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Throughout the year also explore other posts devoted to the Flipped and Blended Learning, Project Based Learning, Assessing 21st century skills, PBL, STEM, technology integration, web resources, and digital literacy.

Resources

Resources Tools Learning STEM

Part 5: 12 Tech Ideas and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Online Discussions

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. In an online discussion students find that their ideas are valuable and enjoy seeing this alternative assessment to affirm this. I enjoy learning from all of you. Check out my Booking Page.

Tools

Tools Digital Citizenship Learning STEM

5 of the Best YouTube Channels for Sourcing High Quality Learning Material

Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Its popularity stems from one simple concept. Also be sure to check out the TED-Ed platform for integrating video into lessons, assessment and more. 25 Great YouTube Channels for Blended Learning. Veritasium – The science video blog from atoms to astrophysics. Privacy : Customizable ( privacy policy ).

Khan Academy

Khan Academy Video Blended Learning Learning

Part 1: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Reading

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 20, 2016

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. There are other areas that also come to mind including student grouping, assessment, and interest. I enjoy learning from all of you. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

Resources

Resources Tools Differentiated Instruction Learning

Part 4: 20 Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Engagement

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. STEM Workshop – If you are at Pete and C in Hershey, Pennsylvania check out the STAR Educator Discovery Preconference Workshop. I will have a session on STEM to STEAM to MAKERS.

Resources

Resources Tools Differentiated Instruction Learning

Vetting Web 2.0 Educational Tools: The Web in the Classroom…Part 2

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Upcoming Opportunities: Join me at PBS Learning Media on Monday, November 23 at 7 PM EST for a free webinar on learning about STEM and Ocean Life through the PBS program, Big Blue Live and numerous free internet resources.

Tools

Tools Classroom STEM Education

10 Ideas to Consider Before Using an Internet Resource: The Web in the Classroom…Part 1

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Are you traveling to Learning Forward Conference in Washington DC in December? Learn more at this link. If you are attending, check out my STEM and Maker’s Session. Check out my Booking Page.

Resources

Resources Digital Citizenship Classroom Policies

3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Leveraging Your LMS & Tech Tools: PBL and Blended Learning (Part 2)

Trending Sources

7 Things to Consider As We Return to Learn This Fall

Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin

20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

Back to School Twitter Chat Tuesday, July 28th – 8 pm EST #Back2SchoolChat

Bring Focus to Blended Learning with 12 Starting Ideas… Plus a Free ISTE Webinar

Blended Learning and Station Rotation With Buncee

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

Lumio: Making Review and Practice Easy

The Best Teacher Tips and Lesson Ideas of 2021

10 Ways to Use Defined Learning for Project-Based Learning Excellence

Microsoft Education Resources

IT Coaches Leading Change in the Classroom

Part 5: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities

Breakout EDU Digital is Awesome (and Free) #breakoutedu

21 Tools I Use to Manage Distance Learning

Part 2: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities

Part 4: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities

Part 3: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities

The Blended and eLearning PBL Classroom… A Journey from Analog to Digital Project Based Learning

Part 7… Critique and Revision: Free Blended and eLearning PBL Gold Standards Resources

5 Ideas for Technology Stations

Blended Learning and Project Based Learning… Taking the PBL Gold Standards Online

This Math Program Helped Students Blow State Test Scores Out of the Water

20 Tech Tips to Shake Up Learning

What is Blended Learning? Tips from 3 Bett Speakers

This Math Program Helped Students Blow State Test Scores Out of the Water

What Would Dewey Do? Quotes…Ideas…Resources for Genuine Learning

Guest Post: But What Will We Do With Learning?

Effective Digital Citizenship Education

Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning… Up To 20 Free Resources and Tools

Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning… Ten Free Resources and Tools

Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning: Five Ideas to Consider

20 Ideas and Resources Promoting 21st Century Skills Through Project Based Learning

Virtual Reality (VR) as a New Educational Paradigm

Part 3: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Process

Part 2: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … More Reading

Part 5: 12 Tech Ideas and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Online Discussions

5 of the Best YouTube Channels for Sourcing High Quality Learning Material

Part 1: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Reading

Part 4: 20 Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Engagement

Vetting Web 2.0 Educational Tools: The Web in the Classroom…Part 2

10 Ideas to Consider Before Using an Internet Resource: The Web in the Classroom…Part 1

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