The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post includes a full transcript, a pinnable (or printable) graphic, and the podcast episode. Blog: [link] Twitter: @Katie_M_Ritter. To learn about Lumio and how to sign up for FREE, head to LUM.IO Lumio sponsored this episode.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Constructivist learning is an educational theory based on the psychological theories of Constructivist thinkers such as Jean Piaget. The progressive education movement has a number of hallmarks, these include: Learning by doing. Collaborative learning. Personalized learning. Group work.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

My purpose behind this post is to introduce you to UDL, explain what it is and talk about the different ways you can use it in your classroom to enhance your teaching and boost students learning. To learn more about UDL, I encourage you to dig deeper into references at the bottom of the post. Siker, J., & LePage, P.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 22, 2024

eBook DRM, or Digital Rights Management, refers to a set of technologies and protocols designed to protect digital content. Customizing Accessibility Authorization and Licensing Encryption: The Shield of Protection Detecting Unauthorized Distribution Unique Codes DRM Variations IV. The Pitfalls of Traditional eBook DRM Solutions V.

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Learning with 'e's

JUNE 12, 2020

There are many, many ways to do this of course, and in this series of blog posts I will aim to explore a few methods that I have tried with success in engaging my own students. Let's start with collaborative online spaces. References Gunawardena, C. Hershey, NY: Information Science Reference. Wheeler, S. Wheeler, S.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 23, 2023

This cost-saving is especially beneficial for those who cannot afford to purchase textbooks or require many reference books for their studies. Are you looking for a powerful, innovative way to create amazing eBooks that captivate your learners and deliver an immersive learning experience?

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Learning with 'e's

JUNE 11, 2020

Photo from Pxhere In my previous blog post I remarked that engaging learners can be difficult in any context, but is often harder in online environments. I also mentioned a very useful model that promotes creative, collaboration online writing. I also mentioned a very useful model that promotes creative, collaboration online writing.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

In this blog, we understand the economics of textbooks and the advantages that digital textbooks bring to modern education. . Learners can thus copy and paste the text onto their notes for future reference. . This way, they can also use the index and glossary for reference with ease. . Collaborative Learning .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

Ila Mishra, a specialist in both LMS and virtual classrooms, has this informative explanation of how teachers can increase their social learning while teaching online classes: Social Learning is defined as learning through observing behavior, attitudes, and outcomes of those behaviors. Developing critical thinking.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 19, 2019

Using tools such as chats, groups, a shared calendar and collaborative assignments are just a few of the methods in which teachers can effectively use technology to encourage efficient learning. Read on to find out how to create a collaborative learning space using an LMS. Use team assignments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2015

’ You might even understand the purpose of a PLN–to provide educators with a collaborative learning environment–but think you don’t need one, or staff development provided by your school is all you can handle. Here are twelve ideas: have a professional blog. refer to it in your social media.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 19, 2024

The Advantages of Digital Learning for Students Reduction in Cost for Institutions and Students Personalization of Content Flexibility of Access Analytics and Tracking Scalability Factor Quicker Delivery Better Retention and Engagement Enables Distance Learning Acknowledges Feedback Collaborative Learning IV.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2017

According to Cornell University Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), “research shows that educational experiences that are active, social, contextual, engaging, and student-owned lead to deeper learning.” Not a word so much as a cliche, this quote can be traced to Richard Riley, Secretary of Education during the Clinton Administration.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

This allows students to view one another’s work and learn from each other. As you can see, the Frayer Model is also a great tool for students to use collaboratively. We may refer to that as collaborative learning—a lifelong skill! Given these benefits, you may wonder, “What is the Frayer Model?”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2018

Justin Reich on episode 264 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. We hope that kids will learn critical thinking skills in one class and then apply it to another. Today we discuss current research that is shaking up how people think about learning.

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Learning with 'e's

JUNE 4, 2019

We learn best when we feel we belong, and we feel more comfortable when we perceive psychological safety (Maslow, 1954). The selection of common goals and purposes is a powerful motivator for those engaged in collaborative learning. One essential element of connected pedagogy is communication. Think about it. Wheeler, S.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 20, 2013

Ostensibly, learning is an individual goal, and each student does tend to learn in their own way, using their own favoured approaches and tools. We refer to this as personalised learning ( a video explains ). Collaborative learning does not undermine or contradict personalised learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

In today’s blog post I am sharing with you this handy collection of best vocabulary apps for students that I carefully curated based on my long standing experience as both language teacher and EdTech blogger. Vocabulary Apps for Students Here are our top recommendations for vocabulary apps for students: 1.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Mark Engstrom, Episode 188 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mark Engstrom shares a personalized model for learning that he calls the “Learning Journey Model.” Those pieces are in my Foundational Learning segment.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

It helps with accountability, cutting down paper used in the classroom, and allows students to explain their thinking in multiple ways (video, audio, photo, drawings, blog, etc). They are assigned a topic and divided into specific groups (as known as typical collaborative learning groups.) Works on any device.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

This is a continuation from yesterday''s blog post on changing times and the survival of higher education. Around 2007 we started using blogs to support several of our student teacher groups that were geographically dispersed across the South of England.

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My Island View

JULY 5, 2017

I have always found it challenging to be provocative in promoting change in education in a blog post, while remaining positive in tone. I guess for parents we might refer to PD as Parental Development. This Edcamp model will get parents and educators talking about learning. Anyone can pose a topic for discussion.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 8, 2014

I was certainly speaking for a time before the advent of what is now referred to as Web 2.0 A Social Web that supports learning Staff at the University of Plymouth have been using Web 2.0 Continued tomorrow References Barsky, E. or the ‘social web’. and Purdon, M. Introducing Web 2.0: Kamel Boulos, M. Maramba, I. and Wheeler, S.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 16, 2016

Division of labour in this context refers to the horizontal, heterarchical relationship between member of the community as a result of their mutual actions and exchanges. Finally, it's highly appropriate that content within social media remains work in progress, because it reflects the fact that learning is never ending. In Lave, J.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Chun’s district is at the forefront of a national movement to turn K-12 librarians into indispensable digital mavens who can help classroom teachers craft tech-savvy lesson plans, teach kids to think critically about online research, and remake libraries into lively, high-tech hubs of collaborative learning — while still helping kids get books.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

Blended learning technologies have a number of inbuilt tools to produce and share content. This includes interactive technologies, such as quizzes and collaborative learning areas, which allow pupils to be active participants in lessons, rather than just absorbing content. Refer to the SAMR model for more information about this.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 8, 2016

Coding fosters collaborative learning. Coding also provides a common language and reference point to talk about the kind of thinking in which we want students to engage. When given a project or a task, people who write code have to envision the end product (game, app, editing program, etc.) Coding provides a universal language.

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EdTechSandyK

DECEMBER 15, 2009

This content below is written as a reflection on what I learned in week four of the Teaching with Technology course I am taking as I pursue a master''s degree in educational technology leadership. As a teacher I have asked students to cooperatively complete assignments and projects over the years, and I have been on many collaborative teams.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2016

The result is a student-directed, fun, collaborative learning experience. I find it easiest to upload each team's responses directly to my computer if I need to refer to them later. Ready to get started? You can be up and running with only a few quick steps. Set up a Goose Chase account. Fun for you, fun for them.

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Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

It gives both of you a chance to learn before jumping in and becoming overwhelmed. Keep the learning outcomes achievable in the beginning of the course. Refer back to the opening quote for this blog post and think about how you can help student move through their fear or resistance.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 26, 2015

For example, when you teach students how to do collaborative learning activities, tell them that talking about what they’ve learned helps them own and process the information better, and grows more dendrites. Be sure to stop by each of their blogs by clicking the icons below. Here are 6 ways to do that: 1.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

The professionals we spoke with described a process in which they began by collecting or gathering; moved to connecting content and resources for specific purposes and audiences; curated by adding value with context and commentary; and contributed by offering the community opportunities for collaboration, learning and growth.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 3, 2023

This cost-saving is especially beneficial for those who cannot afford to purchase textbooks or require many reference books for their studies. Are you looking for a powerful, innovative way to create amazing eBooks that captivate your learners and deliver an immersive learning experience?

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 10, 2024

eBooks have multiple features, such as enhanced accessibility for differently challenged readers, interactive multimedia integration, collaborative learning, personalization options, and more. Additionally, students can access the eBook quizzes and assessments anytime, anywhere, gaining an uninterrupted learning experience.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Design Thinking is a context-driven, human centered problem solving process that emphasizes ideation, learning from failure, prototyping and designing for real-world use. Maker Thinking is related to the DIY mindset and refers to a process of thinking through making, emphasizing tinkering resourcefulness.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 2, 2024

Convenience and Flexibility Educators can quickly refer students to upgraded learning practices and content. Digital textbook platforms like KITABOO help generate various kinds of interactive eBooks based on students’ learning styles. Want to know more? Contact us today!

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