The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

MEET MY NEW PODCAST: The 10-minute Teacher Show-- for Remarkable but Busy Teachers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s show will help settle the dust and bring clarity to iPads in the elementary classroom. TRANSCRIPT #01: Awesome Apps for iPads in the Elementary Classroom.

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Elementari. Elementari is a great option for having students create an interactive story by remixing the stories available. Elementari has lessons available for teachers to get started within their classrooms by exploring the curriculum available on their website.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If a topic is of interest to you or your school, you can download standards-alignment documents to help find a fit. If you’re ready to help elementary-aged children understand financial literacy, Vault is the perfect course for you. Idea #3: Vault.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Episode 37 of The 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Hear Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s top iPad apps for the elementary classroom. Blog: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

10MT | Jessica Gordon shares her tips on the 10-Minute Teacher Show From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download this episode as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Download this episode as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

10MT | #18 A 10-Minute Teacher Interview with Principal Ryan Kaczmark From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This elementary school-wide reading project is a sizzling combination of reading, parent relations, community service, school spirit, communications, and social media savvy.

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User Generated Education

JULY 31, 2023

autobiography- Download Link to the Google Doc – [link] Using a Hyperdoc such as this has the additional benefits: It leverages the use of technology which consistently is of high interest, high engagement for my learners. 2000); and to avoid a number of problem behaviors, including drug use and violence (Resnick et al.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 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. Norwood Elementary School. Blog: [link]. Today's guest, Chris Chappotin, shares how he uses Notion to organize himself.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 26, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this blog post, I’ll share my review of TARA, the Teacher HQ for Resources and Administration. This blog post is sponsored by TARA: Teacher HQ for Resources & Administration. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “ sponsored blog post.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

include resources for both teachers and students in a variety of modalities–text, video, and downloadable resources. Elementary Math. I can also download the video as a PDF. All classes follow an easy-to-use course design: establish goals–what students will learn by the end of the class. assess success at completion.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks. International Children’s Digital Library. Access this collection via the website.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2017

10MT | Episode 26 Josh Harris gets us motivated to try new things From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Josh Harris @edtechspec an elementary edtech director from California, talks about an attitude of innovation. Blog: [link]. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT: E026_10mt_Harris_REV2.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2017

A conversation with Karen McCallum in episode 53 of the 10-minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Karen McCallum is a special ed elementary teacher in Alberta, Canada. Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn More and Download Resources at The 5 Minute Lesson Plan. ” The post Save Time with The 5 Minute Lesson Plan with Ross McGill appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Robert Kaplinsky, Open Middle Math pioneer, talks about effective math teaching From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Filled with dread, some math teachers have a problem. Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Kind Acts Take One Flyers – Feel free to download and use one of these flyers I’ve created to post on your wall for students to tear off an act of kindness and accomplish by the end of the week. I love the ideas in this blog, 10 Kindness Activities for Elementary Students ! Ideas and Resources.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 13, 2021

For students from elementary to high school, We Are Teachers offer suggestions. Some shows, like Wow in the World , have their own downloadable worksheets. Audacity and Garageband (Mac only) are often used for editing, but if you cannot download software due to district restrictions, Audiotool is free to use in a Chrome Browser.

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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. This blog post is sponsored by Really Good Stuff ? Once you’ve found the right apps, you have to download them and get them onto the tablets. The Really Good Stuff ? It is possible. Safety First.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

Principal Meredith Akers shares how to motivate and encourage others From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Have you ever made the mistake of giving other people the kind of feedback you want to receive – but it just fell flat? Encourage your students to create Toyota Dream Car artworks today.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can also download the slides from my webinar, Valentine’s Day Activities Students of All Ages Will Love! Download as a pdf). Find an easy free template to use with students on Alice Keeler’s blog. I’ve tweaked the lesson for my elementary students who are learning about spreadsheets. All are free!

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 25, 2017

A conversation with Jennifer Cronk on episode #62 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Blog: [link]. This show is a must-listen for special needs teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Michael Rousell, PhD talks about his research into life change From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Have you ever had a moment when your life changed? Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art. Michael Rousell, Ph.D.

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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. This blog post is sponsored by 3D Bear. First, 3D bear is a free download for smartphones and tablets.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

10MT #21 | 10-Minute Teacher Interview with Todd Nesloney From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Blog www.toddnesloney.com. Adam Welcome Blog [link]. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 20, 2017

Adam Welcome on episode 36 of The 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Blog: www.adamwelcome.blogspot.com. Download the Transcript. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Kind Acts Take One Flyers – Feel free to download and use one of these flyers I’ve created to post on your wall for students to tear off an act of kindness and accomplish by the end of the week. I love the ideas in this blog, 10 Kindness Activities for Elementary Students ! Ideas and Resources.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 22, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Children need social and emotional learning skills to cope. This blog post is sponsored by WE and The Allstate Foundation as part of the WE Volunteer Now campaign sponsored by The Allstate Foundation. But how do we integrate SEL into remote lesson plans?

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SpeechTechie

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Chris, an Assistive Technology Specialist and SLP, and his wife Melissa, a classroom teacher, have created this blog and podcast featuring original stories "that light up the imagination of kids of all ages." audio blogs consultation early elementary later elementary' Check it out and please recommend it to your families.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post will share ten ways you can use Tract to create personalized project-based learning in your classroom. Tract sponsored this blog post. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored blog post.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2016

21st Century Skills Made Simple From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download a FREE Coding Kit from DK Randomhouse. The use of coding journals in elementary schools to assess learning and blogs for older students. Grant Smith helps teachers learn to code.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2017

A special needs conversation with Jennifer Cronk on episode 56 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Blog: [link]. Register now for the free webinar. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2017

Episode 73 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Check back to download and read the transcript. Blog: [link]. Paul Solarz has been teaching fifth grade at Westgate Elementary School in Arlington Heights, since 1999. No, he’s not lazy!

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we lay out our rooms and organize our spaces, we can make our learning environments more positive spaces to interact, collaborate and work together. Today Kevin Stoller gives us ideas to make our learning environments more positive places to interact.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 4, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Hotspot – clickable icons on pictures Slideshow – galleries of images with captions Annotation – images that users can comment on and download (this is an area I would want to test before using it in my classroom.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

10MT #22 | An Interview with Librarian Chad Lehman From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Blog: [link]. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT #22 Chad Lehman What to Put In Your Makerspace.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 15, 2020

Working Remotely with My Gifted Elementary Students. Maker Camp – [link] and the Maker Stations Home Pack (see download below) : Since we do a lot of making in my gifted classes, I am requesting that my learners pick a project or two to try at home. maker-stations-home-pack Download. maker-stations-home-pack Download.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks. International Children’s Digital Library. Access this collection via the website.

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