The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2017

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. Download the transcript by clicking here or scroll down and read the transcript on this page. Want to hear another episode on assessment?

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. Our students use technology for learning, connecting with friends and entertainment. Download the free e-book 3.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

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. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Explore how the brain learns to read and get tips for effective, researched-based classroom instruction. Download previous recordings or register for our next session here. Then, you’ll learn several practical and research-based strategies to help your students build reading comprehension skills. They go hand in hand.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Heutagogy puts students at the center of their learning process. Substantiated by a growing body of neuroscientific research, heutagogy is an instructional strategy that supports learners in being the agents of their own learning. In a nutshell, heutagogy emphasizes relearning how to learn.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Let’s unpack what it offers and how it can transform our teaching and learning experiences. A World of Lesson Plans at Your Fingertips Under the “Teaching Resources” tab in Applied Digital Skills, there’s a wealth of lesson plans tailored to different educational levels – from late elementary to adult learners.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

YES draws on more than three decades of research and development by the Museum’s PreK-12 education division, under the leadership of founding director Dr. Christine Cunningham, senior vice president of STEM Learning at the Museum of Science.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Learn how the brain learns to read and get tips for effective, researched-based classroom instruction. Download previous recordings or register for our next session here. These skills are a foundational part of learning to read. What is phonological awareness—and what part does it play in the process of learning to read?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Students can design a game in any subject to assess their peers. Elementary to high school students love these tools that provide teachers with lesson plans and a standards-aligned curriculum. GameSalad – design games using drag and drop and learn computer science and programming. Free Game Design Tools. Free 30 day trial.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Students can design a game in any subject to assess their peers. Elementary to high school students love these tools that provide teachers with lesson plans and a standards-aligned curriculum. GameSalad – design games using drag and drop and learn computer science and programming. Free Game Design Tools. Free 30 day trial.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Game based learning can be simple and free. Download this episode as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Click the link to go download it on Kindle today! (US Jessica Ratliff-Gordon is an elementary educator, author, and doctoral student at Northcentral University. Listen now. Born in St.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, I had to assess “over the shoulder” by looking at what students were doing. Also, I’m able to easily assess and share their work in AR. First, 3D bear is a free download for smartphones and tablets. You can use it and learn. Learn more by clicking on the link below. All opinions are my own.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning. As I always do, I am exploring its use in my classes (elementary-level gifted education). A teacher can help to provide guidance, feedback, and structure to the learning process.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

83% agree that librarians know what books children would love; 77% agree that librarians are friendly and approachable; 77% agree that librarians make the library a place for fun and creativity; and 85% agree that librarians support children’s learning. Librarians are valued in society and are central to education and communities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2017

” It must improve learning. If it doesn’t improve learning, why are we spending the money? Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” “ Just because kids are engaged doesn’t necessarily equate to the fact that they’re actually learning. Listen Now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. Access this collection via the website.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

A team of fifth grade teachers at an elementary school invited Muri, the superintendent of Ector County Independent School District in West Texas, to participate in an online scavenger hunt they had designed for students. We have to do something about that, especially now that so many of our students are learning remotely,” Muri said.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

Through this interactive video game, students learn to identify advertising and understand its messages with the goal of becoming informed, discerning consumers. ” For educators and parents, Admongo includes tools like videos, lesson plans, printed materials, downloads, and alignment with state standards. Here are fifteen I like.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Learn how the brain learns to read and get tips for effective, researched-based classroom instruction. Download previous recordings or register for our next session here. 5 Reading Fluency Activities for Elementary Students. Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties. Kilpatrick, D.A.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2016

Grant Smith helps teachers learn to code. Surprisingly, he says that teachers have less to learn about teaching coding than programmers do! Today’s episode will help you learn how you can teach coding too. Download a FREE Coding Kit from DK Randomhouse. Listen to this show on: BAM Radio Network | iTunes | Stitcher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2019

Learn more! See Eric’s blog post on emojis in Google docs to learn how to do this. You can download the show notes and see the archive at coolcatteacher.com/podcast. Never stop learning. I’m not down to the 40 Hours some teachers get to, but I’m so much more efficient. That’s all these Google tools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2017

Empowering special needs students with technologies is one of the greatest ways to motivate and ignite their learning. Learn what I do now to make the fall even more wonderful! Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Register now for the free webinar. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2017

It is hard to comprehend that more than 34K downloads have happened in 113 countries! Thank you for those of you who have been on the show, shared the show, and are sharing what you’re learning! These are calculated on downloads as of today. Eric Sheninger: Digital Pedagogy that Actually Improves Learning (Show #39).

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Hapara

JULY 19, 2023

Online you can find free Google Docs templates for learners such as: Cornell notes Learn and explore notes Science notes Mind map notes 4. Create clues and send learners around the internet to learn more about an event in history, a science topic, steps for a math activity and more. No more lost notes! Try an online scavenger hunt!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Digital Learning Collection has over 150 apps for kindergarten to second-grade classrooms. In this blog post, I’ll include the video unboxing tour that I recently had with the team at the Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection, and I’ll share some thoughts on how you can effectively use this collection in your classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

Yes, it enriches learning but at the price of too many problems, preparation required, and confusion. We played Oregon Trail, asked Jeeves questions for our research, and waited for hours while Napster downloaded our favorite songs. Or better yet, why should we integrate online learning into our classrooms ?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Best of all, you can download simulations to a local computer if you do not wish to rely on an internet connection. Learning Reviews Science – More than 500 free interactive science websites and apps. Continue to explore all of the simulations, formative assessments, and lessons. You will feel the engagement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Audience: Remember that audience improves student learning—nobody wants to do wastebasket work. Students will be able to download their books as PDFs and print them. Call this a sandbox, and let them play there to learn about all of Book Creator’s features. Here’s a class library for an elementary classroom.

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N2Y

JUNE 23, 2022

To help every student succeed, it is important to understand the learning characteristics of those who succeed in mathematics versus those who do not (strategic versus non-strategic learners). This is not a simple issue with elementary mathematics instruction or content or even with how algebra is taught. Assessment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 7, 2018

Taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) has become a right-of-passage for high school students as they leave formal education and enter the next phase of learning. well-rounded — nicely differentiated tools that address varied student learning styles. Practice tests can be taken online or downloaded. Kaplan Test Prep.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 9, 2021

Our technique consists of language-independent, animated representations of math concepts presented through a series of puzzles that make learning math fun and engaging. The learning gains observed from consistent ST Math usage are palpable. Kathryn Kahler-Rickman Elementary School Math Teacher, LAUSD. What You Should Do Next.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Jennifer Burgin (@ MrsJBurgin ) teaches amazing 2nd graders at Oakridge Elementary in Arlington, Virginia. Today’s show will help teachers solve this problem by learning the fundamentals of facilitating peer review that works. In this episode, we cover how peer review classrooms can unlock great learning potential.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Moreover, he points to the product’s assessment strategies focused on student outcomes, employing a combination of automated evaluations and teacher-led assessments to ensure comprehensive learning assessment. This approach ensures effective learning outcomes and supports diverse educational settings and needs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 8, 2017

Download the transcript by clicking here or scroll down to read the transcript on this page. In today’s show, Tom Davidson discusses his workflow for teaching math to elementary students including: Why and how he uses Explain Everything. Listen to Dan Meyer talk about helping kids who hate math learn it. Listen Now.

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MSEDTechie

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Each year, I am seeing more and more students entering elementary school with technology knowledge greater than ever before. Our elementary students now, have never had a time in their lives where technology wasn''t present. Afterall, that''s when real learning takes place right? Not sure how to get started?

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

At Robeson Elementary, a school in Champaign Unit 4 School District in Illinois, educators take pride in fostering a growth mindset in their students and providing them with the right tools for success. Nick Gaines, Principal, Robeson Elementary School. Interested in learning more about ST Math?

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 9, 2021

Our technique consists of language-independent, animated representations of math concepts presented through a series of puzzles that make learning math fun and engaging. The learning gains observed from consistent ST Math usage are palpable. KATHRYN KAHLER-RICKMAN Elementary School Math Teacher, LAUSD. What You Should Do Next.

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