Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Dystopia 2153 - An innovative new site that teaches programming/coding through the use of game based learning and graphic novels. TypeTastic - The best site around for student's K-12 (w/ educational portal) learning how to type/keyboard. Edji - An innovative new site for annotating texts for collaborative learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2018

Select the Standard and Start Playing (and Learning!). In Legends of Learning, it is simple for teachers to select the standard and find games that they can add to student playlists. Signing up is free. Understandably, we teachers always need to find new ways of reinforcing and reviewing concepts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2021

Did you know that you can play massive Kahoot games with many students as players? From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Many schools are moving to portfolios as a way to capture learning instead of a polished final product. See: Creating Elementary Portfolios and One Note in the Classroom. As you blend your classroom, pay attention to the BRICKS (face to face) and CLICKS (online) classroom. Vicki: Cool. Michelle: Yes. Vicki: Cool! Vicki: Wow.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2021

Yes, you can create fun, exciting learning. In this show, learn how Laurie Guyon uses hyperdocs and a “choose your own adventure” format. Not only does this format excites teachers about learning new tools, but also many of them now use this method with students. Professional Development can be an adventure!

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Fractus Learning

JANUARY 12, 2017

What is the ideal blended learning environment? Many ask me what the best device is for learning. Good teaching and sound student-directed learning is not, and should not be, device dependent. In many cases, it’s not the device that makes the difference, often the best learning occurs with no device.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 3, 2015

For a quick reference -- and for those of you #NotAtISTE who want to share in the learning -- here's a quick summary of our lightning sessions with links to the tools and resources each session covered. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Digital Passport: Digital Safety for Elementary School Kids . But what games are good for classrooms?

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching in augmented reality (AR) for the past several years has been a bit of a challenge, in my opinion, as is often the case with new technologies. For example, I had to assess “over the shoulder” by looking at what students were doing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

He specializes in the the introduction of technology into the classroom, the use of innovative strategies such as blended learning and gamified learning, and in helping teachers and administration adopt these into their districts and classrooms. Blog: Enrique Cachafeiro. Twitter: @8bitbiologist.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Because these are universal truths Classcraft can work in upper elementary, middle, and high school. These are age groups who might also be drawn to the gaming experience because of their own exposure to video games. . They are motivated to play because it’s a situation where the gamer has control.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality (AR) programming app for classrooms. I first wrote about this app in December 2017 shortly after launch.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

In this position, he works with the school districts in Riverside County as they implement programs such as online and blended learning, personalized learning, and California State Standards and assessments. Dennis Large is currently the director of educational technology for the Riverside County Office of Education.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. Viewpure (free) web based www.Viewpure.com ViewPure removes all comments and related videos, allowing videos to be watched without distractions, or more likely, without "inappropriate content" from Youtube. She rocked it!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

While any subjects can use these games, there are many matching columns games already made for kindergarten teachers as you help students understand sounds and learn to read, like the “Qu” matching columns game shown below. Tip #12: Use Matching Column Games to Reinforce Letters and Letter Sounds.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This app is perfect for those who are looking for a more dynamic and engaging way to approach math learning with their kids. Prodigy Math: Kids Game Prodigy Math is ideal for elementary and middle school students, blending curriculum-aligned math content with captivating, role-playing game (RPG) elements.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 19, 2015

Elemental interactions in the game serve as a foundation to enhance player understanding of the physical world. Inputs and outputs for elementary reactions. A game of the history of fonts! Game-based blended learning & classroom response system. 50 Of The Best Video Games For Learning in 2015.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. And they were just able to go into my Learning Management System and just do it. Kecia: Yeah! It’s just there.

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MindShift

AUGUST 13, 2015

But while blended learning — a mix of teacher-led and computerized instruction — is proliferating across the country, schools that wholeheartedly embrace games-based learning remain rare. It was not until he got to Quest that he realized just how good he was at math, said Armony-Kurtzman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

From stop motion to video controls and cool add-ins for formative assessment and graphics, learn about this Swiss Army Knife of Google tools – Google Slides. Kasey Bell on episode 322 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2018

It’s a really fun way to introduce financial literacy quiz questions, like Quiz Bowl format, questions in classrooms, anywhere from elementary to high school students. They have a big announcement coming in the next couple of months on a story-based game. I was thrilled to be on the team that did some of the question revisions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 29, 2019

Listen to the show and learn how it is used and follow the links in the show notes below. Richard Byrne on episode 532 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Innovate and try some new apps. He also shares a bonus fitness opportunity for educators.)

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 1, 2014

He will discuss research and industry initiatives intended to drive engaging instruction and authentic assessment through game-based learning. Levine, Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, who had to reschedule his conference keynote!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 12,000 language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry. Additional resources include Digital Passport, a suite of games for upper elementary students that teach important digital citizenship fundamentals.

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