The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is happening at the US policy level with the coronavirus health crisis? His most recent book, Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime , was released in October of 2019. You can connect with Tom on social media.

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

This year, as more classrooms are open for students, teachers are reflecting on their experiences from a full year of completely digital learning and asking themselves how they can blend what they have learned in the digital world with the new opportunities that they have available to them in their physical worlds. .

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

This year, as more classrooms are open for students, teachers are reflecting on their experiences from a full year of completely digital learning and asking themselves how they can blend what they have learned in the digital world with the new opportunities that they have available to them in their physical worlds.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Karen Lirenman on episode 371 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s Sponsor: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection. The Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection is here! Blog: Learning and Sharing with Ms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. And check out my review this week on my blog. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Connect with Debbie at TannenbaumTech.com.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Laurie McIntosh on episode 374 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s Sponsor: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection. The Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection is here! Read my review.) Listen Now. Related Resources.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Jon Corippo on episode 375 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Eduprotocols for kindergarten and early elementary with the book’s co-author Jon Corippo. Today’s Sponsor: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection. Read my review.)

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Education Superhighway

MAY 24, 2018

If you have any doubts that digital learning is transforming education, look no further than these presentations from students at Illinois’ TECH 2018 event this year: Robots in the Art Room. Schools in attendance at TECH 2018 also shared how access to devices has been a game-changer for learning and instruction.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2023

The right team, professional development and buy-in are essential to transformative digital learning, according to leaders of some of the largest K–12 school districts in the U.S. To achieve this, Carrozza's district is streamlining platforms, tools and curriculum choices to develop a unified digital learning ecosystem.

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2020

In order to prepare, we need to consider how this experience may have changed our students: How have elementary learners grown through this experience, and how do we as educators adapt to meet their new needs? Expecting and Encouraging Independent, Self-Directed Learning. A Chance to Reimagine Learning for Our Students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 4, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. For those of you who want to go on virtual museum tours, the Museums for Digital Learning may have the perfect answer for you. What is included in the Museums for Digital Learning?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

For iPad and Google Play Tablet Devices of All Kinds From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Digital Learning Collection has over 150 apps for kindergarten to second-grade classrooms. Unboxing Demo: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection. Digital Learning Collection.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

Vickie Morgado, Grades 6-7 Elementary Guidance Learning Teacher (Ontario). Joshua Tabor, Digital Learning Specialist (Texas). Learn from the HP Teaching Fellows. The HP Teaching Fellows share examples from their classroom through their profiles , blogs , and Twitter using the hashtag #ReinventTheClassroom.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 26, 2020

That limited amount of time still needs to be highly productive for learning-per-hour, even in the remote setting. If elementary schoolers are engaging in just 5-10 hours a week of instructional activities, how can we get the most positive impact per educational week using digital resources? 8 Factors to Look For.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

Episode 716 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Tom Mullaney is a Digital Learning Integration Designer for the San Francisco Unified School District. Blog: [link]. Let’s Jam! Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it. Tom Mullaney – Bio As Submitted.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2018

Project-based learning , as we have often examined in this blog, is a powerful way to not only impart information, by exploration, but has the added advantage of stimulating and developing a range of other skills and habits such as communication, creativity, curiosity, confidence and collaboration. 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Free Virtual Learning Environments. Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students. Moodle is an open source learning management system you install on your own server. The free version allows teachers to set up 10 classes managed by 2 teachers.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Free Virtual Learning Environments. Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students. Moodle is an open source learning management system you install on your own server. The free version allows teachers to set up 10 classes managed by 2 teachers.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

This is one of the student digital missions in my book, Hacking Digital Learning with Missions. I love the ideas in this blog, 10 Kindness Activities for Elementary Students ! Crowdfund Campaigns- Get students to create a social media campaign for a local cause and raise the funds.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and lead developer of RULER , a systemic, evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning reflects on where students are now and how to reach them.

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Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2020

Jessica Besler, a kindergarten teacher at Lakeview Elementary School, is a member of the program’s second cohort. I’m finding a lot of great micro-credentials centered around digital learning with resources that I can apply now and in the future. Jessica Besler Kindergarten Teacher, Lakeview Elementary School.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

This is one of the student digital missions in my book, Hacking Digital Learning with Missions. I love the ideas in this blog, 10 Kindness Activities for Elementary Students ! Crowdfund Campaigns- Get students to create a social media campaign for a local cause and raise the funds.

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Neo LMS

JULY 24, 2018

In my last blog we started discussing the “why” of gamification , with a specific focus on the nature of motivation, lensed through one broadly held theory of motivation called Self-Determination Theory (SDT), not to be confused at this point with self-directed learning. Competence.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2018

Episode 337 with Kasey Bell From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 3 EdTech Blog. #3 3 EdTech and E-Learning Influencer on Twitter. Must Read EdTech Blog. Kasey Bell shares her tech tips for helping teachers make progress with technology. Stream by clicking here. and podcasts.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

SETDA’s latest research, Navigating the Digital Shift 2018: Broadening Student Learning Opportunities , highlights how state policies are supporting the transformation to digital learning. Of course, schools can’t make the switch to digital overnight. About the Presenters.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 3, 2016

Cross-posted from the Inside School Research blog. Seymour Papert, an education technology and artificial intelligence research pioneer whose theories augured both today’s digital learning and maker-education movements, died this week at his home in Maine. Professor Papert and His Learning Machine.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ideas to help you spark creativity in your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Creativity is something that we have to nurture as teachers. In this blog post and episode, I share some of the ways I believe nurture creativity in students. Sponsor: The U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. However, our professional accreditation requirements are still on track and need to be renewed, as we have to learn and up our abilities for the fall. They fit into the categories of SEL, digital instruction, engagement/management, and leadership.

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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. Lumio sponsored this episode. For contact information, please see visit [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2017

A conversation with Kitty Tripp on episode 68 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Listen to Felicia Casto talk about her awesome elementary math classroom. Follow Kitty on Twitter @ kitty_tripp , @ tripps_class or visit her blog at kittytripp.com.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 13, 2021

“I think [Verizon Innovative Learning Schools teachers] became early adopters and trailblazers for the rest of the district,” she said. Dr. Cecilia Maes, superintendent of Alhambra Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona, agreed. Other schools became enthusiastic….It It had a significant district-wide impact.”.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I taught fifth-graders at College View Elementary School. Since 1998 I’ve been a pioneer in digital learning, having a classroom website before many classrooms even had internet access. In 2001 I had a one-to-one classroom with Palm Pilots, and in 2005 I started one of the first podcasts from an elementary school.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Students are particularly excited about all of the new possibilities digital learning can offer. Why do kids love e-learning? 78% of elementary school students, 69% of middle school students, and 49% of high schoolers now use a tablet in their school life.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 24, 2020

Many teachers tell us they're new to remote instruction, but it's our K–2 teachers who are coming to us urgently with the following question: How do I turn my classroom into a distance learning environment when students have little or no experience using digital tools independently? Start with digital citizenship.

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Discovery Education

APRIL 16, 2023

Learn More Learn More --> ESSER Funding ESSER is still in action! The Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER) are congressionally-approved rounds (3 total) of relief aid totaling $190 billion for school districts.

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Education Elements

JUNE 3, 2015

Guest Blog Post by Wendy Daniels, 4th Grade Teacher at North Evanston Elementary School in Evanston, Wyoming. Students in Wendy Daniels 4th grade blended classroom in Evanston, WY join a virtual pen pal session with 5th grade blended students in Middletown, NY.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Future Ready Schools, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, supports school leadership teams in implementing high quality personalized student learning, based on the Future Ready Framework. The Alliance also has run Digital Learning Day for the past five years. ASCD. Connect: www.ascd.org , @ASCD.

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