The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

A sponsored post by GradeCam From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. It will also help you with both formative and summative assessments, and it will enter your grades into any electronic grade book directly from GradeCam. This blog post is sponsored by GradeCam. Make assessment simple.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Substitute teachers, like teachers, are heroes. Assignments Due : Specify any assignments, quizzes, or other assessments that are due for this class session. Elementary teachers have a different format and prompts below that they can use and refine.

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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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Assessing student learning used to be as simple as giving a test that consisted of multiple choice, True/False, short answer, and/or essay. Habits, templates, and routines are much easier than reinventing the assessment wheel but a tool that results in passionate students committed to lifelong learning gets my attention.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 11, 2018

The #5 Show of Season 3 with Mike Roberts From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Teacher Mike Roberts give five strategies that can help us with formative assessment AND classroom management. We need more strategies than fist to five or thumbs up thumbs down. We’re counting them down!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We took our school from a physical school on a Friday to a distance learning campus by Monday. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Click here to revisit my last blog in this series on using the “I used to think…Now, I think…” routine. Teachers can use this step to encourage students to assess the credibility of their evidence and select information that effectively strengthens their claims.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

Tuesday, April 20 at 7 pm ET join us for the free webinar From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How Do We Leverage Pre-Assessment Skills Meaningfully? Like last time, bookmark this web page as I’ll add the YouTube video to this blog post after we record the session.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 24, 2020

We’ve developed “Look for” documents to support teachers and administrators in envisioning how this fusion could work in elementary and middle school classrooms. While the documents may also be useful for practitioners looking to assess CT, they should not be used as rigid check-lists. What are “Look for” documents?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As schools become more focused on continuous improvement and the development of growth mindsets, educators continue to evaluate how they can assess their students' learning to better inform instructional practices. Magnet Elementary School , is excited about the prospect of redesigning traditional approaches to assessment and instruction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Advancement Courses Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. I’ve also included courses from this blog post sponsor, Advancement Courses that meet the criteria for each topic. All opinions are my own. Search Courses Now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

There is an increased movement towards personalizing the educational experience, practiced with student agency and choice on assessments. Adopting successful models of technology integration such as those utilized at George Mason University’s Elementary Education Program is a start. Moreover, the general use of technology has changed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

include resources for both teachers and students in a variety of modalities–text, video, and downloadable resources. assess success at completion. Elementary Math. You can watch the video, rewatch, submit assignments and assessments when you’re ready. How to get started. Writing Prompts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Monica is the author of Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Scannable Solution for Your Classroom (Corwin Press, 2016) and #FormativeTech: Meaningful, Sustainable, and Scannable Formative Assessment with Technology (Corwin Press, 2017).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

It’s online assessment, practice, and instruction for K-6 students with a tagline: Curiously fun, amazingly effective, refreshingly affordable. Education Galaxy provides online assessment, practice, and instruction in a highly engaging environment for students. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2018

Now, just in time for April’s Financial Literacy Month, the business world has released an impressive list of additional resources to help teens see through the murkiness of financial independence. Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school. Set one game aside to play at the end of the year as a summative assessment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Yet, the district has seen consistent and remarkable success in math achievement across all of its elementary schools since it began using Stepping Stones, a prekindergarten through sixth grade comprehensive math program from ORIGO Education. Sandy Szako is a math instructional coach at Nichols Sawmill Elementary School in Magnolia.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While next-generation assessments and instructional data can help educators gain a deeper understanding of students, the sheer amount of information available can prove challenging. As I discussed in a prior post , educational technologies can amplify the impact of proven formative assessment strategies. Learner Profiles With FlipGrid.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

This blog post is the second in a series where participating districts share why they are committed to providing maker learning opportunities to their students. Today, step into any of Duquesne Elementary’s shared learning spaces and you will see students immersed in hands-on design work. In 2012, students in Grades 7-8 followed suit.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2016

30+ ideas to improve learning with awesome classroom design From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Here’s a quick list of the most valuable classroom decoration and design resources. Classroom Design Resources. Blog Posts. Georgia Educational Researcher , 12 (1), 51.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Welcome to another STEM related series of four posts bringing you over 150 amazing resources. In this series of posts my goal is to provide you with practical resources in each of the STEM areas. Science – STEM Resources. Since there are a gold mine of resources below I will keep my comments short.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 13, 2021

For students from elementary to high school, We Are Teachers offer suggestions. In addition, there should be multiple points for assessment and reflection along the way. Whether or not you intend for your students to enter the contest, the curriculum guide is an excellent resource.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

For example, an elementary teacher may want to focus on a specific season or weather pattern while a secondary teacher might focus on cell division or energy sustainability. ” Then they can hyperlink the images to online resources or digital document with directions. Choose Your Own Adventure Choice Board.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Karen Voglesang on episode 209 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The Visible Thinking website is a fantastic resource. Resources to Learn More. And then the S is, what support do they need for me?

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

We dug into each site's learning design, feedback loops, and supporting resources for learners and educators. BrainPop, like PBS Kids, is a huge name when it comes to elementary school learning. We also kept an eye out for ads and overall look, feel, and ease of use. Runner-up: BrainPop. Note that BrainPop Jr.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Resources include The Raven, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The Road Not Taken. Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. Once you’ve located a resource, you check it out from that local library. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

But technology can be an incredibly useful educational tool for students of all ages, even young elementary-level learners. It allows educators to make interactive lessons utilizing active learning, formative assessments, retrieval practices, and more. The post 5 Tech tools every student should have appeared first on NEO BLOG.

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edWeb.net

MAY 30, 2019

We, as edtech leaders and classroom teachers, must explore pathways where assessments support teaching and learning in the 21st century. Authentic assessments are always about the connections we make with students, each other, and the broader community as indicated in a Gallup poll.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

From our conversations with kindergarten through third grade teachers, literacy coaches, and principals in 17 elementary schools across the country, we highlight below three ways schools are reimagining student supports during a year of distance instruction. For many adults, assessment was for your grade [when they were in school].

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

When a competency-based approach to assessment is in place, students must show what they know as well as what they can do. And as interest in this approach to teaching and learning increases, so does the need for assessments to support it. Below are five ways to approach competency-based learning assessment.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 16, 2020

Lauren Williams, a fifth grade teacher in California, works in a predominantly Latinx and Black K-5 elementary school, where almost half of the students are designated as English Learners (ELs). Resource overload. Conducting a Needs Assessment. Limited online instructional support.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

A World of PBL… 25 Authentic Resources To Connect Students Beyond The Classroom. At the same time, we must remember to connect to the content standards while facilitating and assessing 21st century skills. The 25 Resources. Also, take a moment to check out FETC 2019 in Orlando, Florida this January. John Dewey.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jodie Pierpoint on episode 243 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She blogs and talks all about mentorship. I started blogging about it. So then I blogged again, and I found another 20 people from around the United States. People are joining.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

10MT | Jessica Gordon shares her tips on the 10-Minute Teacher Show From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jessica Ratliff-Gordon is an elementary educator, author, and doctoral student at Northcentral University. You can gamify your classroom. It isn’t hard. Enjoy and thank you, Jessica!

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2023

Rafalski highlighted her district's use of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to invest in a district-wide curriculum while also focusing on analyzing the efficacy of the implemented changes.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 16, 2019

First, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and join me on twitter at mjgormans . Part 2… 34 NCAA Basketball Lesson Plan Resources and Links … A PBL Series. PBS Learning Media – Check Out all of these other basketball resources that are free from PBS Learning Media. Mike Gorman ( 21centuryedtech ).

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 26, 2022

[this blog post is a follow-up response to the Twitter exchange with Van Schoales posted below]. I offer this longer-form blog post as an attempt to bypass the lack of nuance available in 280 Twitter characters. I don’t know if you had a chance to read my previous blog post, Much ado about NAEP , but I tried to make two key points.

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