The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Sean Nank on episode 228 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. Sean’s book is Teaching over Testing. Listen Now.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2024

Now, with a new book coming out in May, provocatively titled “MATH- ish ,” Boaler is fighting back. Nearly 2 out of every 5 eighth graders don’t even have the most basic math skills, according to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). She had written a book, “What’s Math Got to Do with It?:

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit). Establish rules for Twitter use.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 23, 2016

Twitter is a popular and useful social media tool. There are lots of ways in which Twitter can be used in the classroom. Here is an example my class did when learning about Charles Darwin in a Science lesson: Another example of a way to use Twitter in the classroom. 5) In lessons, encourage students to research using Twitter.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 23, 2016

Twitter is a popular and useful social media tool. There are lots of ways in which Twitter can be used in the classroom. Here is an example my class did when learning about Charles Darwin in a Science lesson: Another example of a way to use Twitter in the classroom. 5) In lessons, encourage students to research using Twitter.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

It is filled with thoughts on Student Communication Skills including “I can” statement(s), classroom attributes, and assessment rubrics. Remember you can follow me on Twitter at @mjgormans. Check out my Booking Page and please share and subscribe to this Blog. Make assessment of Communication an ongoing effort.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2017

Episode 89 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Alan November @globalearner shares an assessment idea that is gaining steam. In today’s ThoughtLeader Thursday, start thinking about this new idea in assessment. Twitter handle: @globalearner.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Welcome to a series of posts dedicated to 21st skills and assessment. It seems educators and industry are all talking about the importance of student collaboration, but how are we facilitating and assessing this skill. See booking info and please contact me anytime at (mjgormans@gmail.com). Self assessment can be powerful).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2019

My Twitter friends, folks like @mrhowardedu and @Coachadamspe , gave me great suggestions on books to read that I want to share with you but first: A comment on the selections : I did get more suggestions than I could possibly list so I focused on books that were positive and uplifting rather than dark and foreboding.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 13, 2020

It is filled with thoughts on Creativity including “I can” statement(s), classroom attributes, and assessment rubrics. Remember you can follow me on Twitter at @mjgormans. If you are at the conference, feel free to look me up with a PM at Twitter ( @mjgormans ) or email (mjgormans@gmail.com). Self assessment can be powerful).

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Acceleration Research with Dr. Douglas Fisher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Douglas Fisher, co-author of the best-selling book Rebound, Grades K-12: A Playbook for Rebuilding Agency, Accelerating Learning Recovery, and Rethinking Schools. Twitter: @DFISHERSDSU.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. That’s because, formative assessment is in my toolkit and I’m empowered to poll the whole class with a click. Formative assessment is here. Equally important, the point of formative assessment is NOT to take another grade.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Across the hall from me is a remarkable English Language Arts teacher, Dawne. Because Dawne is an ELA Teacher and highly qualified, she understands the specific needs of her students through formative assessment. We found some great ones.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This way you search for a tool that works on all student devices, is easy to use for the age group you teach, within your budget even if this means free, and accomplishes the goal (formative assessment, storybook creators, comic book creators, math tools, books online, etc.). I also share tools on Twitter, @ShellTerrell.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Sponsored by Book Creator, All Opinions My Own From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Book Creator has long been a favorite app on the iPad, and now it’s available for Google Chrome. Post sponsored by Book Creator. Right now, my students are creating books about their heroes.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Welcome to a series of posts dedicated to 21st skills and assessment. See booking info and please contact me anytime at (mjgormans@gmail.com). Last, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. Booking Info – Look for contact information at the Booking Site.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Assessments have become a critical piece to education reform. To prepare students well for college and career means they must deeply learn the material and its application to their lives and future learning.That means assessing student knowledge authentically and accountably. Method: Formative assessment. Time: a few minutes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In a world where the mental health of our youth is becoming an increasingly pressing concern, Dr. Brian Smith's podcast couldn't come at a more critical time. He is the lead author on a new book called The Recipe for Student Well -being.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Practical Advice from Research to Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. First of all, we talk about the characteristics that make effective formative assessment. This includes some important tips for adjusting your instruction based upon formative assessment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. book that is new?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

Julie Hembree on episode 233 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Julie Hembree and her students are sending Books to Africa. Screencastify is an essential tool for making flipped lessons, student videos and creative formative assessments. Listen Now.

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NeverEndingSearch

MAY 4, 2019

My friend Jennifer LaGarde ( @jenniferlagarde ) recently introduced me, and our Young Adults Reading and Literacy students at Rutgers, to the idea of Book Bentos. Highly visual, creative and interactive the book bento strategy invites book lovers to create, hyperlink and share book titles in an artfully arranged interactive collage.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 4, 2021

assessment strategies. Interactive book for young readers. The graphics are clean, colorful, and highly visual, and the length is short making this a perfect book for reading to students during a unit on civil rights or as a nightly bedtime story. Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

That’s newspapers, evening news, and anything considered ‘mainstream media’ They prefer blogs, Twitter, and Facebook. So when it comes to research, are you still directing kids toward your grandmother’s resources — encyclopedias, reference books, and museums?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

An Interview and Demo Interview with Nira Sheleg From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers who want to upload “packets” and make them easy for self grading will find a friend in Wizer.me. came to mind. They implemented that feature last week. Video Demonstration of Wizer.me

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

We wrote the books. In this three-week course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Normally, we charge $750 for five people. digital citizenship.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 9, 2018

Google also makes collecting and assessing digital activities much easier and quicker for teachers. Find more Google tips, resources and templates by following the Google gurus listed below and by searching the recommended hashtags on Twitter. These are the Google gurus on Twitter I learn from most. Google Hashtags.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The books literally are broken into text message-sized chunks making reading easier, plus Literal has classroom management features for teachers. Give people “book talks” and book tastings. Check out @EmilyBHardeman on Twitter.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This way you search for a tool that works on all student devices, is easy to use for the age group you teach, within your budget even if this means free, and accomplishes the goal (formative assessment, storybook creators, comic book creators, math tools, books online, etc.). ?Discover Find the Right Education Technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. My next book is titled, The Power of Surprise: How Our Brain Secretly Changes Our Beliefs, (not yet published). You can see my recent TEDxSalem talk at [link] Blog: michaelrousell.com Twitter: @rousellm. My slogan: Whoever learns the most wins.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This year, the conference includes thousands of sessions — spread over a week — on topics such as online and blended learning, digital citizenship, equity and inclusion, social-emotional learning, assessment, data privacy and more. He is the award-winning author of bestselling books including “How to Be an Antiracist.”.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

As you might know there are some amazing formative assessment tools on the web. As always, I invite you to follow me on twitter ( @ mjgormans ). Booking Info – Time to think about your school or conference needs. Check out my Booking Page… Please contact me soon if you have an interest. I have done 100?s Create A Survey.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2017

10MT | 10-Minute Teacher #27 Interview with Suzy Lolley From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Seesaw embodies simple authentic assessment. ” This week, I’m giving away five copies of The Little Things book by Andy Andrews. Recommendations on assessment with Seesaw.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. And such we must do as James Arthur Sherman's book Rejection said. But you know, I've had teachers say, What do I do if I can't start on page one because they didn't get all the way through the book last year? How do we accelerate learning?

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 7, 2019

As much as I enjoy reading books that help me to push my practice forward, I appreciate having quick and easy resources I can reference in the classroom. Tips for maximizing the the teacher-led station by moving feedback and assessment into the classroom. If you are on Twitter , keep an eye open for a chance to win!

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 9, 2015

Classroom Organizer is a free web based and mobile app that allows you to organize and manage your classroom library and school book room. With the mobile app, available for Android and iOS, you can scan book title ISBNs into your library, view your library, and manage your book locations. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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