The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. With these big picture stats and stories coming from the classroom, teachers need advice on helping students develop reading stamina. Andrea Yon, a rural South Carolina teacher has taught for seven years. Reading stamina matters.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Tired teachers need strategies to stay refreshed and feel good. They offer over 200 graduate-level courses in 19 different subject areas covering both foundational topics and emerging trends in K-12 education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Episode 380 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She has been a teacher for grades 6-12, a principal for 4k-12, and is currently leading on a broader scale through consulting, coaching, and speaking. Blog: [link]. Listen to the Show.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2020

MTI 562: The Tech-infused Teacher. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Use blogs, Twitter, and virtual meetings to collaborate. Learn to use tech collaboratively, purposefully, and as good digital citizens. Publish projects in a variety of digital ways. MTI 562 starts Monday, June 22, 2020 .

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2019

Anne Collier on Episode 456 and 457 of the 10-Minute Teacher Anne Collier, Founder and Executive Director of The Net Safety Collaborative and SocialMediaHelpline.com , shares what we need to know about social media in this two-part series. Come back to this blog post for the second part! She blogs at NetFamilyNews.org.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 13, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students have stories to tell. In today’s episode, Jamie Ewing talks about his new YouTube channel and why he finds sharing student stories to be a powerful way to help the profession of teaching. He also has a fine arts degree in design.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2020

I have a list of over 20 websites I use to support this theme for K-8. I have a list of over 20 websites I use to support this theme for K-8. Good applications not only for space but engineering, mechanics, and computer technology. Overall rating: 5/5. Overall rating: 5/5. Cost: Free.

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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. book that is new? So what are you waiting for?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 17, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Librarian Karen Scott challenges us with some non-traditional practices to get kids interested in reading including organizing her library by genre and using social media and graphics to inspire a love of reading.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Episode 365 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. From now until September 28, Advancement Courses, an online provider of professional development for K-12 teachers, is donating 10% of their sales to funding DonorChoose.org projects.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Rebecca Mieliwocki on episode 366 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mastermind groups are innovative ways to create safe spaces for teachers to grow and learn together. 5 Ways to Be a Change Leader in Your School.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Recruiting, Retaining, and Reengaging Excellent Teachers. 8 Great Ways Administrators Can Prepare for the Fall – Transcript. An amazing fall starts now with the administrative preparation this summer. All opinions are my own.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Simply put, acceleration “builds on what students know as a way to access new learning.” Simply put, acceleration “builds on what students know as a way to access new learning.” Acceleration research says it is a way to do that.

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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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Advancement Courses Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. If you enroll in any of the courses mentioned in this post, use the code COOL20 to receive 20% off of your course. All opinions are my own. Search Courses Now.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I have picked five of my essential classroom tools. For over 30 years, Advancement Courses has been a leader in professional development, providing expertly-crafted, classroom-applicable courses to thousands of teachers across the country.

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ideas to help you spark creativity in your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Creativity is something that we have to nurture as teachers. In this blog post and episode, I share some of the ways I believe nurture creativity in students. Sponsor: The U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2019

Julie Wright on episode 550 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students need to be surrounded by books that inspire them to read and rejoice in books. AND if you need some awesome PD, 10 Minute Teacher listeners get 20% off any online courses with the code COOL20.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Sam Fecich runs a virtual co-op program for her preservice teachers. This program not only helps her preservice teachers learn while doing authentic work, but it helps teachers get help for their classrooms. What a great idea!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 12, 2018

Jacqui Murray in the #4 episode of the year so far From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. These creative ways will help you think about how to help children, particularly those who struggle with handwriting and typing. This is the #4 Episode of Season 3 of the 10-Minute Teacher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray on episode 235 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. These creative ways will help you think about how to help children, particularly those who struggle with handwriting and typing. 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 20, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers need personal professional development. In today’s blog post and podcast episode, we’re sharing five real-world examples of teachers who used their summer to improve their classroom and earn professional development credit.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 27, 2018

Eric Curts on episode 300 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Eric Curts gives us five ways to use Google apps, extensions and tools to celebrate Poetry Month. 5 Ways to Celebrate Poetry Month. Eric, what is our first way?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2019

The only way to do great work is to love what you do. In its own way, this confirms that the student is valued. As teachers, it is our job to help students find their passion in living but this is harder than it sounds. Passionate teachers are those who are committed to their student’s success.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 22, 2018

You Can Overcome From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. “There is one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing. Listen to This Blog Post. Listen to This Blog Post. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and use the code COOL20 at checkout to get 20% off any course.

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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 8, 2020

Roughly 20 districts raised their hands. 2005 – In Shanghai I helped to set up, run and train teachers to go Virtual School-though we didn’t end up closing due to SARS. 2009 – In Bangkok, I helped to train, facilitate and oversee Virtual School due to flooding and H1N1 in Bangkok we used WordPress blogs as teacher websites.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Mike Daugherty on episode 245 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 5 Home Filtering Options for Parents. And I’m thinking, “Oh my goodness! Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Date: Friday, February 2, 2018.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2018

Listen or read this post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Now, there are so many different ways you can spend your summer. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers. Listen to this blog post. 1: Rest Up.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Amazon Prime Day discounts for teachers are the topic of our blog post today! To learn more about the benefits of Amazon Prime for teachers and students, check out Amazon Prime Teacher Guide. To learn more about the benefits of Amazon Prime for teachers and students, check out Amazon Prime Teacher Guide.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 31, 2018

Elizabeth Merce on episode 321 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Kindergarten teacher, Elizabeth Merce, urges teachers to “ditch the clips” and shares what you can do instead. There are alternatives! Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2018

Britt Watwood on episode 327 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers. Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018. What can we, as K-12 teachers, learn about it?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2018

What you want for these last few weeks are activities that keep the learning going but in a different way. Make them special–invite teachers. This takes about three weeks to prepare and another three weeks to present (each presentation takes 20-30 minutes). It’s the end of school. Change your approach. Class Debate.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2015

I have a list of over 20 websites I use to support this theme for K-8. Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. Overall rating: 5/5. Space units are always exciting. Here are 10 of my favorites: 100,000 Stars. Cost: Free.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 25, 2022

While there is so much good going on— the ST Math Winter Waddle , several big edtech conferences, and the chance to reinvigorate students with math learning—there are also more hurdles than ever before. December 20, 2021. Jenn is always inspiring us by sharing all the fun ways her students are experiencing math and science.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2015

What you want for these last few weeks are activities that keep the learning going, but in a different way. Make them special–invite teachers. This takes about three weeks to prepare and another three weeks to present (each presentation takes 20-30 minutes). Everyone’s tired, including you. Invite parents.

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