A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

Embrace a learning management system (LMS), settle on a video conference solution that has breakout rooms and integrate one digital tool that aligns with effective instructional strategies. From here, it is about empowering students to use technology to learn in ways that they couldn't without it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

As a result and a conversation with Michael Cohen (aka “the Tech Rabbi”) I am exploring and learning in the ED3 Tech Community Discord Server and they have formed an ED3 DAO. So, the official hashtag is #ISTELive and you can follow and see all of the things people are discussing on social media. ISTE Resources.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JUNE 27, 2016

See also: How Startups Can Become Social Media Influencers. Going Back to School to Learn About Blended Learning. Five Formative Assessment Tools Recommended by Teacher Experts. The post Innovative Ed-Tech Tools Should Bring Real Personalized Learning to Students appeared first on Market Brief.

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Integrating technology into instruction and learning is a way of life for educators today. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. The website offers strategies to help educators effectively use digital tools.

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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. Yes, you can create fun, exciting learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Well, in addition to the statistics that say we can't, AI is being built into all of the tools around us. Let me hear from you on social media or in the comments if you have some awesome examples to share! While ChatGPT is the most talked-about tool, and rightly so, generative features are being built into every tool we use.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As advocates of blended learning, Tiffany and I explore both the pitfalls and potential of integrating technology into classrooms. If you are part of a professional learning community, the questions below are designed to facilitate a conversation–in person or online–about the issues discussed in this episode of The Balance.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2019

Although there is still some debate about the benefits of increasing use of technology in schools, there appears to be plenty of evidence to show that, if used effectively, it can greatly enhance learning. However, blended learning takes the positive aspects of technology and combines them with tried and tested teaching methods.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

Helping students enjoy this “close reading” requires a different set of tools than grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Try one (or all) of these three tools: Book reports — have kids prepare unconventional book reports on their summer reading using sites that share their review via video, audio, or a drawing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Notetaking Apps I'll Cover The apps I'm covering in today's “Tech Tool Tuesday” include Evernote , Notion , OneNote , LogSeq , Apple Notes , and Google Keep as well as Google NotebookLM. We all need to find a system that works for us and we need to choose tools that align with our individual preferences and workflows.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 27, 2019

That is why it is usually easier to stick with the same tools, even if they no longer serve the educational process. It is also very true that the best tools in the world cannot replace the expertise of dedicated educators. Students do learn better when the chosen tech is complementary to the school’s educational methods.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 22, 2019

It is critical to get kids so immersed in their learning that they don’t think about surfing the web aimlessly, texting their friends, or accessing social media. During situations like this is when I commonly observe kids focused on anything but the learning at hand.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Below some words of caution from her: “The dissemination of digitized, teacher-driven content is not full blended learning. Though this can be viewed as a first step toward new models of learning, the peril lies in complacency.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

The “secret sauce” in all of this was the strategic use of digital tools to proactively share the details of our efforts and resulting impact. During my tenure as a principal, I was always in search of tools and processes to help measure the impact of the changes we were implementing. Unfortunately, nothing existed.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Instagram, a social networking app for sharing photos and videos, counts more than 400 million daily users. Approximately three out of every four tweens and teens are on some type of social media platform these days. As Kayla Delzer says in a recent EdSurge article , “social media is happening—with or without you.”

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Investments in flexible seating should continue, but a more concerted effort to personalize learning through high-agency practices such as blended learning is needed at scale. Many kids have flourished during remote learning as they have been able to follow a unique path or learn at their own pace.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2017

I’ll be joining Danielle Tyler from the PowerSchool social media team as we live stream a tour of the Classroom of the Future. 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm Cool Cat Teacher’s Mega Tool Share (Microsoft Partner Booth). My 50+ tools and blended learning presentations are popular at conferences.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. Motivating digital immigrant teachers and administrators to have a growth mindset to try new strategies and tools. Or if you are committed to blended learning , then a combination of pedagogical change as well as updated spaces is needed.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively? With over 20 years of experience, she advocates starting with pedagogy first and then transforming learning experience by using technology tools.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 22, 2016

A dynamic combination of mindset, behaviors, and skills is required for schools to become places where social media and digital tools are integral and beneficial parts of a rigorous program and where they work symbiotically with active, engaged, and applicable learning.

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wwwatanabe

MARCH 16, 2018

Some of the highlights and resources gained from learning with @JoeMarquez70 's at #CUE18 , includes: Digital Citizenship -- address this daily Invite a Guest Moderator to the backchannel Back Channel Tools Today's Meet ZiteBoard AwwApp Class Hashtag Collaborating, Learning Artifacts, Annotating Tools Google Classroom in conjunction with qbbuzzer Google (..)

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As advocates of blended learning, Tiffany and I explore both the pitfalls and potential of integrating technology into classrooms. If you are part of a professional learning community, the questions below are designed to facilitate a conversation–in person or online–about the issues discussed in this episode of The Balance.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2019

I co-plan, co-teach, and collaborate with teachers to develop technology-enhanced lessons within the blended learning model in classrooms. I am ISTE-T Certified, an avid user of Microsoft 365 products, and a Tech4Learning Innovative Educator. I also provide professional development for my school and the county.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

He talks about the tools, best practices, and tips for these technologies as well as his predictions for which one he thinks is going to be the most useful for teachers. They have a new classroom management tool called Collections. Today’s Sponsor: Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality app.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 1, 2019

How do we give them the context and tools to help students when the process of learning math looks so different? Learning is not something we impart to students, but something they do for themselves.” — Brandon Smith, MIND Research Institute. Social Media for Professional Development. July 11, 2019. Did you know?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

CFISD is an amazing school district that is not only one of the highest achieving large districts in the state of Texas, but also firmly committed to scaling innovative practices to improve learning for all 120,000 students. Strategic use of the station rotation blended learning model to maximize learning time and increase student agency.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 16, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Kelly Christopherson has taught for twenty-five years and has been helping educators use to level up their learning for most of that time. Come to the edge of research and learning as we discuss how teachers are learning. I am currently a Ph.D.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Make sure your students have all the tools they need, from computers to notebooks to headphones, and a place that signifies it’s time to learn. Students should incorporate manipulatives into their routines, from younger students learning math basics to older students who may be completing lab work.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 20, 2018

It’s normal for students in these circumstances to check their social media, but an e-learning interface that is supported by a mobile app, could also enable on-the-go learning where students can capture a thought or idea, complete a short quiz, or review bite-sized pieces of course content. In the end.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2018

Student agency is all about improving the learning experience for kids. This could come in the form of kids selecting the right tool for the right task to demonstrate conceptual mastery or choosing where to sit in a classroom with flexible seating.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

I am also the Yearbook Adviser, website and social media administrator. 5 Creative “Googley” Tech Tools to Get Kids Creating also with Evan Mosier. 23 GSuite Ideas to Excite Kids About Learning. Related Shows. Google Jamboard.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”. Teachers must be intentional at exploring ways online to ensure that assessment is formative and allows them to plan scaffolding for next steps in learning. Thanks so much.

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MindShift

MARCH 16, 2016

Now a nonprofit called Moneythink , it has with 30 university chapters in 10 states, Moneythink takes a blended learning approach, by mixing personalized mentoring with the power of social media. The Moneythink curriculum encourages students to think of money as a tool to express their values.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 19, 2019

When done right, learning as a team works. That is why the flipped classroom, blended learning, PBL, and many more teaching styles require a high degree of social learning. increase in the test scores following group-based learning activities. A manifesto for effective classroom collaboration.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 11, 2022

The post 10 Things for Teachers to Try in 2022 – SULS0140 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. We will explore strategies, digital tools, professional learning, and much more! Storytelling with Google Tools. To learn all about how to engage students through podcasting take a listen to episode 130.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

Mary's Academy building robots Using blended learning to personalize instruction Five years ago, SMA launched a 1:1 iPad initiative designed to put technology in the hands of every student so she could have greater control over her own learning. And none of us would go back. Students at St.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 17, 2023

Scott shares insider tips, tools, and new features in Canva. Canva has gone from this super cool image creation tool to a blended learning platform for teachers and students. You can also share your work online via social media and email. . Magic Write is an AI-powered content generation tool.

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