Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Modern educational tools make it possible to add a practical edge to math lessons, as students can observe math structures at play in the real world and see how people apply these formulas to solve common challenges. But where to start?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 5, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Last March I made my first custom GPT to assess project-based learning activities. So, on today's show, I talk about how I introduce this tool (as an “app” in a way that doesn't anthropomorphize the tool in any way). It's a tool.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

Here is how educational leaders can champion personalized professional learning for their teachers: Needs Assessment: Start with the Individual One-size-fits-all professional development (PD) is a recipe for disengagement. Conduct individual needs assessments through surveys, goal-setting conversations, or classroom observations.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 26, 2023

Propello , today’s tool of the day, allows you to reach every student in your classroom in a unique and customized way. I highly recommend this tool. Propello is hands-on and has many activities and embedded formative assessments inside the materials. Which is why now is the time to test this tool!)

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

Because the videos begin with how to set up an Educaplay account, I recommend that you skip to 47 seconds by dragging the slider bar so you can get directly to how to create the specific classroom learning game. I’ve not seen anything like this activity, and it should be a handy tool for those learning languages. Matching Game.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Monica Burns, author of #FormativeTech , shares essential tools and tips for effective formative assessment. Learn how to get results. Pick some tools. ” In today’s show on formative assessment, Monica will discuss: What is successful formative assessment. .” Accelerate learning.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 3, 2021

Having taught the majority of the school year in a hybrid environment, it took time to adjust to teaching online and deciding which methods or tools to use. Beyond the adjustments related to instruction, it was challenging to get into a workflow and figure out how to best provide for students at home and in the classroom space.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

However, there are many tools that are out there that can be helpful, especially if the teacher and students have access to technology. Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels. Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels. Some other popular tools are Kahoot , Quizziz , Socrative , and Gimkit.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Over the years, I have noticed that student engagement tends to decrease in my classes around this time and I reach out to my personal learning network (PLN) for ideas or tools to boost engagement. By offering more choices in terms of digital tools for student engagement, we can better meet specific student interests and needs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Here are my tips on how to use AI to help you write your plans. Test the AI tool of your choice to determine what works for you and what is fastest. Assignments Due : Specify any assignments, quizzes, or other assessments that are due for this class session. But when you're sick, it can be hard to write great lesson plans.

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Neo LMS

JULY 26, 2022

How to spot fake news ? As such, the tools that we need to teach our students are the same ones that we use to help them to assess information and conduct their own research for assignments. . Five activities to teach students how to spot fake news. With all of this in mind, how to approach this topic in the classroom?

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

A solution comes from rubrics, which are benchmarks used in grading to help assess students’ learning. 6 Digital tools that help teachers create effective rubrics. Here are six digital tools for creating effective rubrics: Rubistar. Quick Rubric is a tool used to score assignments based on how students meet specific criteria.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

There are instruments and tools out there to help shape our teaching over time, as we seek to continue to pursue better teaching. Moore have organized the self-assessment tool into three sections: The context and design of your course. Put another way, both teaching and learning are messy. And the subtext of your syllabus.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This article is the first of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Will generative AI tools like ChatGPT enable plagiarism or complicate assessment? Understand the value of creativity. Supercharge creative thinking, don’t replace it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

One of the features that was needed was the ability to schedule and also to time the whole worksheet (or “test” if you choose to give summative assessments in Wizer.) But when we went to distance learning and teachers were struggling to make “packets” easier and to digitize almost everything that Wizer.me came to mind.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

As colleges ask faculty to prepare for a possible online, hybrid or altered in-person fall semester—or all three simultaneously—many instructors are wondering how to best measure student learning. The goal is to create meaningful work that students are engaged in so that they have the tools to achieve what we've asked them to do.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Screencastify and Screencasting for Formative Assessment (a sponsored post) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Screencasting is a useful assessment tool. While I use it for my video tutorials, I also have my students make their own screencasts to help me assess their progress.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

So, how do we even begin to tackle this mess? How can teachers determine their power standards and assess student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective? Once you’ve identified the standards you feel are most important for your students’ long-term success, it’s time to explore new ways of assessing these skills.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. Her role was to support educators in innovative practices.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2024

Yesterday I demonstrated how to get AI feedback. I want to take those of you not using AI (yet) into what it looks like to interact with AI, both how I'm conversing with AI and how it responds. I want you to see my issues and how I proceed at each step of the process. But now I want to integrate AI feedback.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 11, 2024

Post by EdTechTeacher CEO Tom Driscoll Of all the challenges that AI tools can help teachers address, differentiation and lesson design is at (or at least near) the top of the list! During all of my recent AI-themed professional development workshops, teachers are impressed with how simple AI prompts (i.e. ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot).

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

That’s one of the reasons why there are many tech tools every student should have to help them learn at home and in the classroom. . Still, despite the digital age we are living in, some adults question how much exposure to tech kids should have before they reach a certain age. Top five picks for tech tools every student should have .

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Neo LMS

APRIL 19, 2022

Competency-based learning is easier to implement when you have the right tools. Learn how an ILP enables competency-based education. By switching to a learner-centered teaching model and enabling students with the tools they need for efficient individual learning , teachers can tackle low engagement issues.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

If you miss the level of engagement and presence in your physical classes, then you will love using the three tools below. These tools allow multiple ways for all students to participate, are amazing assessment tools, and require no registration for students. These tools also offer free registration for teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

Outline of How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies Podcast Episode Thank you Propello for sponsoring this episode Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Jennifer Seravallo's Bio Podcast Transcript What is in the Reading Strategies 2.0 book that is new? So what are you waiting for?

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 19, 2016

Socrative is an App (or you can use a Web browser) in which quizzes, tests and assessments can be easily created by educators and subsequently completed by students. How Do I Create My First Assessment? Click on the small spanner symbol on the bar at the top of the screen to get to the tools page. 2) Create an account.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 19, 2016

Socrative is an App (or you can use a Web browser) in which quizzes, tests and assessments can be easily created by educators and subsequently completed by students. How Do I Create My First Assessment? Click on the small spanner symbol on the bar at the top of the screen to get to the tools page. 2) Create an account.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The Staff Needs Assessment is by far one of the most important and at the same time, most stressful part of the process in creating an EdTech Integration Plan for your school district. In this post, we are going to learn what a Staff Needs Assessment is, how it should be created, and how it should be shared with your staff.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Becky Holden talks about formative assessment in kindergarten. From notetaking on how knowledge is forming as students are learning to the importance of understanding a child’s learning path, Becky relates this topic to all ages as we discuss the best practices in formative assessment.

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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. Tools: Socrative, PollDaddy, Google Forms.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

There are many digital tools for teaching and learning that are available to supplement learning anytime, anywhere, even in the worst-case scenarios. Read more: 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. However, the key is in finding the right tool and the right pedagogy at the right time. Lastly, evaluate for success!

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Neo LMS

JUNE 9, 2020

How to S.T.E.A.M. Since one of the challenges to distance learning is that parents and students can feel overwhelmed with single assignments filling up their inboxes, one of the important topics that needs to be discussed early in the planning stages is how assignments and assessments can be succinctly categorized and provided to students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

Key points: Very soon, districts must closely examine the edtech they use and compare it with budget realities How to ensure edtech ROI? she was often tasked with letting teachers know why a potential new tool wasn’t approved for use. she was often tasked with letting teachers know why a potential new tool wasn’t approved for use.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Screencasting tools are a lifesaver for virtual instruction. The free screen recording tools below help teachers quickly record video tutorials to share with parents and students within minutes. Screencasting Tools and Resources. Loom is one of my favorite tools this year! The free teacher account is amazing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2021

Let’s today cover how to get students through the summer learning experience: Make the class interesting. Shake things up with outside the box assessments. Current thinking among experts is that assessments should support learning as much as measure it. Use disruptive tools. Summer is a great time to try these out.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Do you need help in learning how to teach online? Sponsored by Advancement Courses How to teach online – learning outcomes Set up, organize, and find digital resources for your online learning environment. Learn how to create digital assessments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

So, how do we even begin to tackle this mess? How can teachers determine their power standards and assess student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective? Once you’ve identified the standards you feel are most important for your students’ long-term success, it’s time to explore new ways of assessing these skills.

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