The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we tackle a topic that's often whispered in the hallways of schools everywhere with a mix of disdain and necessity: worksheets. Strategies like reciprocal learning, showdown, quiz trade, Kahoot!, Let's get started. Stream by clicking here.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. Sun, 04/29/2018 - 20:12. With powerful publication and distribution tools within reach, blogs remain one of the most potent ways to spread your ideas and thoughts. For five years, we’ve highlighted some of the best and brightest blogs within K—12 education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How are you doing, educators? Learn how to set boundaries, embrace self-care, and manage your mindset to transform stress into strength. Learn how to set boundaries, embrace self-care, and manage your mindset to transform stress into strength.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we're diving deep into a crucial topic for every student but often overlooked in the curriculum: financial literacy. The world of returns is perched in an ivory tower, inaccessible to most investors. Podcast Episode Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching is hard. We feel frustrated and like what we do doesn't make a difference. Something that every child will enjoy.Something to make a memory and teach a lesson at the same time. The kids might get loud, and we might make a mess.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Summer 2020 will need to be one of healing and rest but it is also a summer where we need to learn and level up. ln today’s show, Danielle Strohmeyer talks about seven things to consider as we design a personal learning plan this summer.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

Have students break into two-four-person teams. Perspective taking’ is an important skill to learn. Expect them to read closely, but work quickly, and make decisions based on their knowledge of reliable websites. How can students make sure what they find is reliable and trustworthy? analytical thinking. persuasion.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. How do you select the right reading strategies?

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. Pat Yongpradit, in his role with Code.org is also working with the TeachAI initiative.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is Figjam? Today's guest, Tom Mullaney, shares how he uses Figjam with students and teachers; he explains why it is useful and gives tips and tricks that will engage students in the collaborative skills they need to be creative collaborators in today's world.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. You can have the first day back to school activities any day of the year. We all need classroom management tips and first-day back stations are one of those you can use any time of the year. Ferris Bueller or Bart Simpson?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Thankfully, the International Dyslexia Association sponsors an annual Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aimed to expand comprehension of this little-understood language-based learning condition.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Before becoming a teacher, I didn’t understand why the 100th day of school was a big deal. Some colleagues say the 100th Day is a rich teachable moment that revolves around math. Some colleagues say the 100th Day is a rich teachable moment that revolves around math. How to celebrate. They love parties.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Before 2022 ends, I was feeling reflective and wanted to briefly share some personal highlights of the year through the lens of Edtech Elixirs. April 20). I'm happy with the opportunities to expand who I can help and how I can help others, as well as learn from them. The most popular entry of the year in terms of views?

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. On my blog, I recently shared 10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer. On my blog, I recently shared 10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer. a teacher learning and spreading my aloha with others! Click Here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 4, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Working at home changes us. Whether they do or don’t, to get the most out of listening you can use this Podcast PD Template Hyperdoc. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it. With Advancement Courses , you never stop learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How do we accelerate learning? The US Department of Education Roadmap for Reopening Safely says that “accelerated learning provides opportunities for students to learn at grade level rather than through tracking or remediation….”

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers. Lumio sponsored this episode. Click Here to Get Your Free Account.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This shift in the educational paradigm has thrown into light some of the pros and cons of remote education — as well as how important it is to maintain a balance of both online and offline learning. Pandemic or not, there are many clear benefits that come with using technology in the classroom (either virtually or in-person.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you an educator troubled by the looming question of how AI will impact writing instruction? I look forward to seeing how useful this is (or not) and with your feedback and the statistics we will know if it is worth the effort going forward.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Once upon a time, exactly one year ago, something magic happened: the NEO Blog was born! Ok, there’s nothing magic to publishing a post on a blog, that is as easy and straightforward as it can be. But the day of November 17, 2015 will always be kind of magic for the NEO team. The NEO Blog turns one!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

With schools closed for in-person learning and many children being educated at home, parents are scrambling for quality alternatives that work in a home environment. One of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors has some ideas you may not have thought of: How to Make Remote Learning Work For Your Children.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2021

One of the most important yet underwhelming international events is coming up the first Thursday in May (in Canada, it’s March 15th). Without them, there would be no protection for your privacy, your online information, or even your personal identity. A study in the UK found that the average person has around 118 accounts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Listen to Dawn Stansbury Share How Administrators Can Prepare for the Fall. You can take your professional development courses from Advancement Courses and save 20% by using the code COOL20. So how do we start? All opinions are my own.

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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. This course is sponsored by Advancement Courses.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Thankfully, the International Dyslexia Association sponsors an annual Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aimed to expand comprehension of this little-understood language-based learning condition.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 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. Episode 776 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast How to Open Class with Opening Questions Dr. Leigh Zeitz.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. SEL games can help you teach social-emotional learning skills and life skills. He has practical ideas for understanding and using game-based learning in the classroom. Games make a great addition to every teacher's toolkit. Games can help us!

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2015

A Weekly Roundup of What's Being Talked About in my PLN This week, an inspirational blog post inspired by a cellist who played on through the bombing of Sarajevo tops the list of blogs this week. How are the top 10 tweets and posts selected? I used the statistics of traffic on my blog for the blog posts.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 24, 2021

The post How to “Fake” Blogging in the Classroom (FREE Template) – SULS0124 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Lisa shares a great Google Slides template and lesson idea — The Fake Blog Post! I know what you’re thinking…why would you want or need to fake a blog with students?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Thom Gibson on episode 575 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Thom Gibson has fun ways to greet students as he walks around campus. Learn about these ideas and become the kind of person that kids love to greet! Plus, you can save 20% of your order the code COOL20. Get Credit!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in schools around the country. My focus is on both ChatGPT as well as the new Notion AI tool and the practical ways I'm using them in my everyday classroom activities. Welcome to an extended episode focusing on AI!

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Cool Cat Teacher, established December 9, 2005 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. After 10 years of blogging, this blog birthday has me grateful for the several million teachers who have dropped by and given my work a read. On this day in 2005, I started blogging.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2020

Before becoming a teacher, I didn’t understand why the 100th day of school was a big deal. Some colleagues say the 100th Day is a rich teachable moment that revolves around math. Some colleagues say the 100th Day is a rich teachable moment that revolves around math. How to celebrate. They love parties.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Digital Promise and Learning Heroes have teamed up for a special blog series that explores how teachers and families can use technology to work together and facilitate learning for students of all ages. To get started, here are seven ways that families can support their child’s learning at home. Get connected.

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