Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Teachers all over the country are being asked to teach “concurrent classrooms” in which some students attend class in person and others attend virtually. The teacher in a concurrent classroom attempts to meet the needs of the students in class and online simultaneously. Several teachers have reached out asking for advice.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

Summer is always a good opportunity to explore new ideas, particularly ideas for boosting student engagement or perhaps taking some risks with trying something a bit different in our classrooms. We don’t have to be the experts; we just need to know enough to get our students started exploring and creating with AI.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this show, AR/VR guru Rachelle Dené Poth delves deep into the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Rachelle is the author of seven books.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The harsh reality of classroom life is that students and teachers both report lower motivation and morale right now. Today’s expert, Dr. Matthew Farber , gives us an interesting twist on games by integrating them with SEL. Games can help us!

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Edthena

MAY 31, 2023

Instructional coaching expert Jim Knight shared with us two types of questions coaches ask teachers: real questions and leading questions. This is an example of a leading question: “Don’t you think using whiteboards would increase your classroom engagement?” They’ve fallen into the “Advice Trap.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 7, 2019

Barry Hoonan on episode 539 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, you’ll get advice for creating grouping strategies for your classroom from an expert teacher and author on the subject. Barry Hoonan, author of What Are You Grouping For?

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Read more: From normal to better: Using what we’ve learned to improve education. In this article from Cult of Pedagogy , Jennifer Gonzales explains how using such tools as Total Physical Response or simulations can activate student learning. Read more: How to facilitate meaningful discussions in hybrid or virtual classrooms.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO – The PLtogether resource site powered by Edthena now features more than 75 video interviews with education experts. Educators can access the free, on-demand “Lounge Talks” video series to hear about and learn effective strategies for a number of timely topics ranging from professional development to teacher wellness.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 15, 2016

“The expert at anything was once a beginner.” Goal: Get students to share advice for being successful in your class, class subject, or grade level. Accomplish this goal: Ask your learners to come up with advice for being successful in your class, the grade level, or subject. ” – Helen Hayes.

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Neo LMS

MAY 12, 2020

As schools began to shut their doors around the globe due to COVID-19, teachers in countries that had already moved to systems of remote learning began to share examples online of what worked and what didn’t so that newcomers could benefit from their experiences. Read more: How to build your global classroom in 4 steps.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Go to coolcatteacher.com/wellness and download your free educator wellness toolkit from Advancement Courses. We want this to be used in our classrooms for teaching and learning and rarely. Free Educator Wellness Toolkit.

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Edsurge

JULY 27, 2023

The race to outsmart artificial intelligence is on as educators try to prevent the coming semester from devolving into, as one professor put it, a “ homework apocalypse.” When Tim Bajkiewicz heard that, though, he said he felt unfairly criticized — because to him, that advice is harder to follow than many might realize.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Every Classroom Matters Episode 193 How should we be talking to children about terrorism? Child trauma expert Dr. Steven Berkowitz helps parents and teachers understand how we talk to kids of various ages about terrorism. Important Takeways: What the Experts Say About Talking to Children About Terrorism.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 9, 2018

Online groups and forums allow them to ask questions and learn from each other outside the traditional classroom in a space where they typically turn to for studying anyway. It combines advice from trusted experts and support from students, parents, counselors, and alumni in one place. Top Universities.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Geographical barriers are dissolved , granting global access to high-quality education for students from diverse backgrounds. Did we have failures?

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Neo LMS

APRIL 9, 2020

You may find many versions of the process online, such as this popular graphic from the Stanford d.School. Though the vocabulary may vary a bit, the concept is the same – that design thinking is used to identify an open-ended problem and look at it from multiple perspectives. What is design thinking?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2020

I agree with many studies—that online is more effective (one from IBM). Below is a short curation of the most useful articles, links, resources, and webinars to help you through this challenging environment: Online articles: Resources, tips and more for remote and e-learning (teaching online) — from Educational Technology Guy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Every Classroom Matters episode 216 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Carla Arena is an accomplished language teacher from Brazil. As an expert on teaching languages, she shares her tips and tricks for engaging learners in the language classroom. Listen now.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

She’s in Tennessee—where she is an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University—but some of the students she’s teaching are now taking the class from California, where it’s only 8 a.m. Experts in online teaching have been debating and researching the question of synchronous versus asynchronous for decades. for all of her students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 11, 2024

This blog post is dedicated to all my fellow educators who are considering a second job. Our skills are not confined to the four walls of a classroom; they are adaptable, valuable, and in high demand in various fields. You can choose to work with students in their local area or even tutor students from around the world.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

We reached out to 4 ed tech thought leaders to get their opinion and advice on some questions that are always on our mind. As witnessed by news article after news article, too many districts are purchasing edtech, putting it in hallways and classrooms, and then saying "now what do we do?" Monica - Starting small is important.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 2, 2023

During the edLeader Panel, “ Utilizing ESSER Funding to Implement PBL + STEM Initiatives ,” a panel of educational peers engaged in a lively discussion about how to best invest funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) in high-impact project-based learning (PBL) and STEM initiatives across the nation.

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The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 2, 2022

An update from the Archives. You don't have to try to be the expert at everything. Consider each new classroom tech innovation or tool as a first date - simply "pilot" and "beta test" by trying it out on a small scale. This is also the perfect time to relax, reset, reflect, and revise your career and classroom choices.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

With a heavy focus on data collection, she explained how insights have helped build more effective tiered professional development programs, over 15 new two-way bilingual immersion programs for English learners, and equitable communities of practice that include stakeholders from all backgrounds in order to best support emergent bilingual students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Reading instruction can be challenging when a teacher has many different ability levels in her classroom. Reading expert, Laura Robb breaks down excellent reading instruction from kindergarten through fifth grade.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 29, 2018

In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Educator, Spotlight Series Podcast, we speak with Principal Product Manager Mike Tholfsen from the Microsoft Education Team about his favorite moments from 2017. The post Looking Back at 2017 and reflecting on amazing moments with Microsoft Education appeared first on TeacherCast.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Sometimes it’s hard to know what they think, especially since not all of them verbalize their feelings — yet, there are patterns that all teachers have observed in one way or another: How long does it take to recover from failure? Remember, they’re always generalized evaluations, which, apart from being untrue, are downright harmful.

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Edthena

MAY 17, 2023

When coaches develop their coaching skills, teachers and ultimately students benefit from stronger positive outcomes. The instructional coaching expert shared what instructional coaches should do and not do to improve the skills they need to coach teachers more effectively.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, an expert on the topic, gives an overview of how to differentiate math instruction with younger students. . And she's also author of Everybody's Classroom: Differentiating for the Shared Unique Needs of Diverse Students.

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Doug Levin

JANUARY 3, 2018

I’ve been funded by industry and provided advice to investors and brands. I’ve received support from some of the most prominent philanthropies funding in the space, and I’ve even been paid by the federal government to help them craft (and market) their educational technology plans to Congress and the states.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2019

This means that in a classroom of 24, eight students will suffer from clinical anxiety. Although many of the things that provoke a student’s anxiety can be controlled, the onset of panic that comes from provocation cannot be regulated without professional interventions, medications, therapy, and/or counseling.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

I suggested taking inspiration from a story they knew. Fast forward a few weeks; Minecraft kept finding its way into my classroom. In my experience creating projects in Minecraft and running after-school clubs, expert players are always keen to help their novice peers learn the essential skills. They fail.and fail a great deal.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Before making the leap, get the definitive advice that makes outstanding leadership possible, shared in the edLeader Panel “ From Teacher to Leader: Navigating the Journey to and Through District Office.” Start by asking those who are the boots on the ground.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

Lindsey Danhoff on episode 308 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Kindergarteners and first graders explore their “wonderings” in Lindsey Danhoff’s classroom. Lindsey gives practical advice for passion projects with younger aged children.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 18, 2023

The post 10+ Classroom Management Tips to Keep Kids Focused – SULS0195 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Classroom Management expert Linda Kardamis from Teach4theHeart. Don’t miss this episode and blog post! You should! You need a plan. Write it down!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 7, 2016

The experts at PrescottHouse.net , an addiction treatment center for men, note that teachers can play an important role is steering students and/or their parents in the right direction for getting help. This trust comes from the fact that most students recognize teachers are looking out for their best interest.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

We reached out to 4 ed tech thought leaders to get their opinion and advice on some questions that are always on our mind. As witnessed by news article after news article, too many districts are purchasing edtech, putting it in hallways and classrooms, and then saying "now what do we do?" Monica - Starting small is important.

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