The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Isabella Liu from Hong Kong on Episode 397 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Isabella Liu is a science teacher in Hong Kong who is using technology with her grade 6-12 classrooms. SPONSOR: Join a Free Personalized Learning Session with Me and TextHelp!

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Steve Floyd on episode 249 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Fun, exciting tools and techniques can help very young kids understand math and learn computational thinking. Sponsor: FREE MATH RESOURCE The US Matific Games are coming this February.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. As teachers, we need to constantly refresh and update topics to improve our distance learning skills.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post will give some recommendations about what you need to do to feel rejuvenated and point to some courses that will help you do that. Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. with Technology. Let’s splash ahead! Adventurous.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Developers have naturally found a niche for “joyful” tech in the elementary phases, where the idea of allowing younger kids to have fun while learning is all but a credo. Keeping in mind that the creators of both Angry Birds as well as Clash of Clans are Finnish, game-based learning apps are abundant.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Most people don’t consider education technology to be such an important industry, but it’s actually gigantic. The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning. It’s a teaching solution based on Virtual or Augmented Reality. Game-based learning.

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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. Advancement Courses Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. Social-Emotional Learning.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 22, 2020

I want to learn about my students so my instructional strategies can be more personalized and tailored to their needs and interests. This year given remote learning, both synchronous and asynchronous, I developed technology-enhanced “all about me” activities that my learners could do remotely. Kahoot Selfie.

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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. Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning – One of my favorite books for teachers who use iPads with young children. Blog: Learning and Sharing with Ms. Related Resources.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

3 Wearable Technology —Wearable technology is an up-and-coming trend in edtech. Wearable technology covers a wide range of items—from assistive technology for students with disabilities to devices to encourage motivation and participation. There are limitless possibilities for game-based learning in education.

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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. Contact us about this show by emailing vicki@coolcatteacher.com. Twitter: @jcorippo.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Did you know that you can play massive Kahoot games with many students as players? George loves to make learning a hands-on experience, infusing technology, coding, and electronics into common classroom activities and projects.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Last year when I needed to take a college CEU course, I chose Advancement Courses and learned so much about teaching computer science in the classroom. Alana Stanton is a kindergarten teacher at Mulberry Elementary in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2019

Rob Donatelli on episode 510 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Want to help students learn and be more refreshed? His passions include school leadership, education technology, presenting, entrepreneurship, and coaching. Students need breaks too. Rob Donatelli on episode 510.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In today’s show, learn about Minecraft EDU and how it is being used to teach. He was actually recently featured on the Microsoft blog about what he’s doing. It’s all about technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2018

Evan Mosier on Episode 345 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Professionally, I am a Technology Integrationist Lead Teacher at a Middle School (Sudlow, Grades 6-8) in Davenport, Iowa. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses. Donor’s Choose.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 20, 2018

The top Edtech Tool Tuesday of 2018 (so far) with Richard Byrne From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, was a history teacher. In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons.

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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. All opinions are my own. What is Augmented Reality?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Michelle Zimmerman on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. SEL Observation #2: Using Cross-Age Mentoring with Technology. Vicki: Cool. Vicki: Cool!

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

D2L's Resources for Teaching and Learning. Blog Posts —advice about ESSA, the buzz about VR, and how to teach with Snapchat. Webinars —covering topics such as using video in K-12 classrooms, game-based learning, and journaling. Videos —featuring blended learning, virtual high school and other success stories.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

10MT | 10-Minute Teacher Interview with Billy Krakower From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Get a 45-day free trial of SmartLab Game-Based Learning Software. SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor. Winner’s name will be posted on this blog before February 27, 2017.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Karen Bosch on episode 288 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. See also Merge Cube Mania Blog post by Karen Bosch. Engaging Kindergarteners with Technology: Augmented Reality, iPads, QR Codes and More. Technology is expensive. Karen: It doesn’t.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

A conversation with Jon Corippo on episode 92 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Want to hear another episode on technology tools? Jon has served as an Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Director of Technology at the county level.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2017

A conversation with Dr. Kimberly Tyson and Dr. Angela Peery on episode 94 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Kimberly Tyson @ tysonkimberly and Dr. Angela Peery @ drangelapeery share their advice for helping students learn blended vocabulary.

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The Thinking Stick

JUNE 8, 2015

Let’s not mistake “using games in the learning environment” with “gamifying the learning” They are two different approaches to using technology within the classroom. Gamification really seems to be taking off in the later elementary years like 4th and 5th grade and middle school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Jarrod Robinson, the PE Geek, shares on episode 70 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This conversation is so much fun and will give PE teachers and coaches lots of ideas for using technology to improve sports performance and get fit. Blog: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Lee Ann Yonker on episode 168 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. ” The highest technology-savvy kid we had was one of our lowest academic performing students. Blog: [link]. Tip 1: make sure To have a Buddy System. So, fantastic ideas, Lee Ann.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality (AR) programming app for classrooms. This blog post is sponsored by Metaverse. I first wrote about this app in December 2017 shortly after launch. All opinions are my own. What Is Metaverse?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

Santha Walters on episode 282 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn how she does it, what standards she teaches, and technical issues of working with drones in the classroom. OK, well, educators, just remember that you can use technology in any classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Enrique Cachafeiro on episode 204 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Enrique: Well, I think it has a number of advantages over other education technologies right now. Several virtual reality options are available for classrooms. Re-create that. Enrique: Yes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 30, 2017

Episode 138 on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. From Project based learning, global projects and steam to the biggest heartbreaks of second-grade teachers, Carol shares it all. Second graders are amazing in technology. And they’re not.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vickie Morgado on episode 177 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn about global Kahoots, how she tweets with her class and more global collaborative techniques in this show. Vickie has been an elementary educator in Ontario, Canada for 16 years.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

With the advent of each new technology—like AI, automation, VR/AR, and nanotechnology—comes economic shifts that demand different skills from employees and creates new challenges for both employers and educators. Attend our ISTE 2018 session to learn about gamifying Google Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Mike Roberts on episode 250 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Sponsor: The US Matific Games are coming this February. Regardless of whether you’re a kindergarten teacher or a 12th grade teacher, whether you have tons of technology or limited technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Michael Matera on episode 186 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Michael Matera @ mrmatera , author of Explore Like a Pirate , talks about Purpose Driven Learning in the classroom. Go to coolcatteacher.com/samsungsolve to learn more. Got 5 minutes?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2018

Glen Westbroek on episode 271 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Thirty-three-year Presidential Award Winning science teacher Glen Westbroek believes in creating active learning experiences in his science classroom. Vicki: Happy Motivation Monday!

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 29, 2015

This point in the school year is often a time of reflection for teachers, instructional technology coaches, and administrators. This technology, which works with iOS7 or iOS8 devices such as cell phones and iPads, allows students to react to pingable content that is presented in the classroom. Location – Maine.

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