The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 25, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Yes, my blog is almost 20 years old!) The post News Roundup: Whats the Latest in Edtech and AI Right Now? There is so much news happening now. I'm personally finding some of the voices I follow to be useful.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Dustin Harnish inspires social studies teachers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter You can blend old fashioned relationships with modern edtech if you know how. But he uses far more than technology to engage students. Let’s engage kids and use edtech in social studies.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Adam Juarez on successful edtech coaching From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Edtech coaching can be improved with “walkarounds” and interaction between edtech coaches and teachers. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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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? You can connect with Tom on social media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teacher Bruce Reicher shares two of his favorite distance learning tools – Wakelet and Wevideo. Bruce Reicher – Bio as Submitted Bruce Reicher has been a technology teacher for over 25 years. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 26, 2025

At a time when many edtech solutions are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, it’s important for developers to think critically about how they are doing so responsibly. Each blog post is written by an edtech developer whose product was among the first cohort to earn the Responsibly Designed AI certification.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Education technology and its use in the classroom has now become essential. With already enough things to juggle at the same time, teachers don’t have it easy when it comes to finding the right edtech and implementing it successfully in their classrooms. 4 Tips for teachers to make the most of edtech.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 21, 2020

5 Edtech tools to try out this year. When I look to use technology in my classroom, I always start with the purpose behind it. Read more: Can EdTech enable Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? Initially I used it only for curating blogs and other resources that I wanted to quickly find.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 25, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Source: Microsoft Windows Blog Teach Module : A new guided interface in Microsoft 365 Copilot designed specifically for educators to create lessons, rubrics, and assessments. TOPS per watt vs 0.008 for CPUs.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Education technologies — or edtech — got a huge boost from a nice-to-have to a must-have. As nations worldwide make progress in keeping the health threat under control, educators look for ways to make the most of edtech in their classrooms. Using edtech to personalize education to match student learning needs.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Technology has provided many options for learning and enables educators to find something that meets each student’s needs and interests, and sometimes even their comfort level. 5 Ways edtech helps students demonstrate learning. Blogging has been effective in my Spanish classes for years. Digital storytelling. Wrapping up.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 3, 2021

Education technology (edtech) is on the path to conquering every classroom. This help comes in the form of edtech. 4 Ways teachers can use edtech to create personalized learning experiences for students. Here are a few directions in which edtech is developing, paving the way for personalized learning: Video learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 29, 2019

Richard Byrne on episode 532 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Innovate and try some new apps. Today, Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, talks about eight edtech apps that you should try. (He He also shares a bonus fitness opportunity for educators.)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 5, 2022

If you attend edtech conferences, you know how motivating, energizing, and forward-thinking they are. I always come away feeling ready to use the latest and best edtech tools in my lesson plans. Here are some of the great ideas he collected from colleagues and presenters: CUE 22 and Trending Edtech.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 18, 2021

Either way, education technology is here to help. How edtech strengthens parental engagement in online learning. Embracing education technology in every aspect of a student’s learning is no easy feat. But school leaders also know all efforts to effectively adopt edtech are well worth it. Let’s explore them!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This post will be a live post of the Microsoft “mini keynote” about Unlocking AI's potential. Link to Session This blog post is sponsored by Microsoft, all opinions are my own. Lydia Smyers, lead for US for Education for Microsoft.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 10, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology, Fortnite Creative is emerging as a groundbreaking tool for physics education and game-based learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works? .

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2020

Moving instruction online and preparing teachers to use technology in their teaching is a massive undertaking. As district leaders look for ways to minimize disruption to children’s learning, edtech coaches can be great assets. Edtech coaches are familiar with your teachers’ and students’ tech skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Technology can transform traditional classrooms into dynamic learning environments by leveraging exciting tools like virtual reality , AI, and educational apps. In today’s classrooms, technology serves not just as a tool but as an essential part of the learning environment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 18, 2022

EdTech Review’s EdTech Blogs You Must Follow is a comprehensive review of the top blogs that will keep you plugged into everything happening in the education technology world. Education Technology and Mobile Learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. That’s because edtech solutions, advanced research, practical assessments, and improved communication give them maximum control over their learning. million users and record a market share of $1.96

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 2, 2022

This month: If you donate to my blog drive, I’ll send you FREE: . If you’re an edtech company interested in helping spread Ask a Tech Teacher resources to everyone, contact us at askatechteacher@gmail.com. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. USD – monthly Sponsor : $10.00

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

However, there are many tools that are out there that can be helpful, especially if the teacher and students have access to technology. It’s helpful to leverage technology for these because most online tools will automatically grade and give data reports. Read more: 6 Awesome examples of EdTech for the visually impaired student.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Ten years ago, EdTech: Focus on K12 published a list of blogs that covered all things relating to educational technology. Over the past decade, that list has become an honored tradition for our community, changing with the times to feature education IT influencers, podcasts and more.

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Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

With the help of technology, schools are able to maintain the channels of communication open and this was more so seen during online schooling. Read more: Keeping parents in the loop with edtech. 4 Great examples of edtech that eases parent-teacher communication.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. This blog post includes a full transcript, a pinnable (or printable) graphic, and the podcast episode.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. EdTech startup focusing on mastery-based learning) Josh Korb – Bio as Sumitted Josh Corb, author of “Be the Cause” talks about how you can easily excite and engage students with learning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction. Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . 3 Education Technologies Improve Blended Learning Initiatives.

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Securly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For K-12 edtech leaders, the start of the 2024-25 school year brought some familiar pressures, like systems to deploy and staff to train. But they’re also navigating new priorities and edtech challenges, including AI integration, student mental health, and digital equity, all while ESSER funding begins to sunset.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In todays ever-evolving educational landscape, technology continues to redefine how we teach and learn. Watch the YouTube Video with Screenshots Listen to Episode 876 Stream by clicking here.

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Integrating technology into instruction and learning is a way of life for educators today. But it can be a struggle to understand how to use classroom technology in meaningful ways. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We know technology is a challenge for veteran teachers. What is surprising is that many teacher programs don’t prepare their graduates well for the rigors of using technology to meet current educational requirements. Moreover, the general use of technology has changed. 4 Action Steps to Prepare New Teachers to Use Edtech.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

What’s edtech got to do with growth mindset? Educators need to be consistent with the messages they send and incorporate a growth mindset in what they do, including technology — or especially in the way they use technology to teach. Technology loves the growth mindset. The post What’s edtech got to do with growth mindset?

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

This three-part blog series, featuring guest authors from The Learning Accelerator and MA DESE OET , highlights the importance of centering equity in edtech selection. In this first post, the authors outline how they centered equity as they developed an edtech selection, implementation, and evaluation guide for school systems leaders.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here is Part 2 of his discussion on technology’s place in education: Part II Technology is Here to Stay: A Conversation with Teachers. In my previous post, I wrote about the permanency of technology in the instructional setting for educators. Purposeful selection of technology tools and platforms has become key.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Properly evaluating education technology comes down to pedagogy and instructional design, asserts Dr. Liz Kolb, creator of the Triple E Framework. TARA Edtech. Learning First, Technology Second, and Learning First, Technology Second: In Practice.

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