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Standards-Based Grading: How to Start the Journey

The CoolCatTeacher

Nicole is a sought after speaker and facilitator of professional learning on the topics of literacy, student voice, social justice, standards-based grading and more. Blog: [link] Twitter: @NicoleNaditz. You can see her 2015 acclaimed “TOY Talk” on standards-based grading here: [link]. Nicole Naditz on episode 478.

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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Rebuilding a School Community with Maker Learning

Digital Promise

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort dedicated to professional learning, peer connections, and school transformation in the Pittsburgh region. Today, step into any of Duquesne Elementary’s shared learning spaces and you will see students immersed in hands-on design work.

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Excellent Free STEM Strategies from TGR Foundation and Discovery

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM can level up and it must begin to include underrepresented communities of women and minorities. Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. How can we ensure STEM is more than just a buzzword?

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Geo-Inquiry in Project Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

Jim Bentley on episode 363 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Geo-inquiry helps students learn through geographic based explorations. This is particularly useful for teachers of elementary-age children.). Blog: [link]. Buck Institute Blog.

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How to Have Courageous Conversations Inspired by Diverse Books

edWeb.net

The challenge for educators and school leaders is finding culturally and linguistically various books and learning how to implement them while enhancing students’ and teachers’ conversations with these texts. It is also essential to show empathy for characters in texts to help children learn how to express care and empathy for others.

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How to Use Google Keep in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

A conversation with Crystal Koenig on episode 72 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blog: [link]. She is the author of the Supermotivator’s Blog , providing motivation, inspiration, as well as technology tips and tricks. Google Keep. Crystal Koenig.

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