The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Hall Davidson shares both simple explanations of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in the classroom. He has become a leading guru of virtual environments, learning with mobile devices, social media, and digital textbooks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In my last post, I wrote about using Twitter for classroom instruction. The organizing of the various marches was primarily done by word of mouth and using the latest technology; the phone. Pinterest is a good source of ideas as well as educational blogs. As with any platform, the ideas for implementation are endless.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school. Instead, send them out digitally as well as embedding them into class websites, blogs, and school announcements. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2018

Episode 337 with Kasey Bell From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Kasey Bell shares her tech tips for helping teachers make progress with technology. 3 EdTech Blog. #3 3 EdTech and E-Learning Influencer on Twitter. Must Read EdTech Blog. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Liz Kolb in episode 387 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Liz is a clinical assistant professor in education technologies at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Liz runs a blog at [link]. Are Smartphones a good idea? Listen to the Show.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, today announced a new survey report that reveals the top safety concerns that school administrators, teachers and staff have about returning to the classroom, as well as the steps they are taking to create a safe environment.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 19, 2018

If you attend any of my presentations in Chicago or attend virtually by watching any of the live streamed interviews and presentations shared on Twitter( @ShellTerrell ), then you have the opportunity to receive a digital badge and to receive some incredible giveaways! Participating Virtually (#NotatISTE18)? Where to Catch Us!

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 14, 2012

I use the Falcon and Talon online image editor s to grab images from the web and edit/crop/add effects to use with my blog and with lesson materials. A while back, Aviary launched an add-on for mobile devices that allowed you to use Aviary within mobile apps. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Classrooms filled with rows of desks can be difficult to navigate for students with mobility issues, and they can impede collaboration. Classrooms using Microsoft Teams can peruse Microsoft’s accessibility blog , which outlines best practices for using the education suite to make lesson plans more inclusive. . by Jennifer Brown.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah LaCrosse on episode 272 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. Is technology a distraction? What’s another idea?

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

It is free to use (standard text messaging rates apply though) and anyone with a mobile phone or access to the web can use it. There is a full web console to control and monitor things and you can either create a Celly login or login with Facebook or Twitter. Today, Celly is announcing a new service.

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EdTechTeam

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The use of mobile devices and computers are an integral part of every moment of their lives. In order to match the writing experience to the lives of our hyper-connected students, we need to leverage technology to connect with our Generation Z students. In the last ten years, careers in blogging and vlogging have exploded.

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Connecting 2 the World

MARCH 24, 2011

As I have mentioned before, I am in the middle of writing my dissertation, so I don't have much time to write blog posts. However, this is a topic that has been peculating in my mind since Karyn Romeis announced the end of her Karyn's Erratic Learning Journey blog. I have addressed this in previous blogs , so I won't do so now.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

Several technology-based tools can take PD to the next level, boosting problem solving and communication between staffers and inspiring teachers to use those educational tools to create their own student-facing lessons. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students can build apps and collaboration skills at the same time. Blog: [link] Twitter: @madlearn From the Emory University Bio of Alefiya Master. ?️ Stream by clicking here. For more information, visit MAD-Learn's website.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For example: IF they post a photo on Instagram THEN share it on Twitter IF it’s going to rain tomorrow THEN send me a text message IF my children are near home THEN turn on the lights Click for more on IFTTT. QR Codes This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Using technology in the education journey requires a much broader pallet of skills than what is required for online testing. ” –from the American Library Association.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 19, 2016

Technology is vastly changing the way we communicate and learn. I find it fascinating and love seeing how educators use technology in innovative ways to transform their instructional practice and provide students with access to the world. One way is by following the different hashtags related to education technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 20, 2021

If we humans aren’t giving away our personal information (as we do on FB, Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter and every other social media account), we’re having it stolen without our permission or knowledge and sold to those who mean us harm. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 2-step Authentication.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 15, 2017

Rachelle Dene Poth talks language learning and STEAM on 10MT From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Rachelle Dene Poth @rdene915 talks about teaching Spanish and STEAM with technology, student choice , and project based learning. Twitter handle: @rdene915. Blog: [link].

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Connecting 2 the World

JUNE 21, 2011

I was a member of a panel at a recent CDETG conference on Mobile Technology. CDTEG is a group of people interested in integrating technology at the higher ed level. The organization is set up to create a dialog and share information about issues around educational technology at the university level.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Particularly when many want to use technology translators instead of learning the language. I recently wrote about this on my blog called 7 Reasons Advancement Courses Has Excellent Teacher Professional Development.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 22, 2017

A conversation with Liz Kolb on episode 81 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Liz Kolb @lkolb talks about how we can put learning first and a very important reason technology should be second. When technology is a distraction. Blog: [link].

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Connecting 2 the World

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

One thing that #acwrimo has done is to remind me to blog my research ideas and insights as I''m developing them. The Mobile Adjunct Currently, I am involved in #adjunctchat, a community that meets on twitter at Tuesdays at 4:00 PM, New York time. With that in mind, I''ve decided to talk about some new research I am considering.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2022

By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. For example: IF they post a photo on Instagram THEN share it on Twitter. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 2, 2023

Next, click on share to access various sharing options including: a unique generated link, share directly to social media, share as a QR Code, Download to your local drive, or embed your recordings in your blog or website. You can also embed your recordings on your classroom blog or any other digital space you manage.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 29, 2015

In August 2007, Chris Messina introduced hashtags (#) into Twitter’s code , which meant anyone using the platform could add a # sign front of any word(s) without spaces to make it a clickable link leading to a page where all tweets with this hashtag were aggregated. Create a hashtag to start a movement or Twitter chat!

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

As part of the opening session, I wanted to show examples of what it looks like when students use technology in powerful ways. I saw that powerful learners ask great questions, leverage technology, and connect and share with others who can help or benefit from their learning. What I found was inspiring. How did she learn this?

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The Electric Educator

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

QR codes provide a quick way for someone with a mobile device to visit a web site. The problem is that mobile devices don't come pre-loaded with a QR code scanner. If mobile phones would come with a built-in QR code reader this technology would be far more accessible and helpful. For now, that's only a wish.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

While it’s hard to know for sure how the schools of the future will look like and function, I think it’s safe to assume education technology will be omnipresent. Education technology already assists teachers create diverse and engaging learning materials and deliver better classes. E-learning is mobile.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 17, 2017

Stories have the power to inform, inspire, connect, and mobilize. Blog – Blog posts by superintendents, other school leaders, and community guest bloggers are also great communication tools. Include video, a Twitter stream, your blog, and more. initiative.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 15, 2014

Find a list of their blogs and Twitter handle on Cybraryman’s Administrator Page. ebook, Learning to Go , which has digital/mobile activities for any device and editable/printable handouts and rubrics. Remember this will save you hours of boredom and stress and enhance your school atmosphere considerably.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Aviary, the popular web based (and mobile app) photo and imaging editor has been acquired by Adobe. I''ve used Aviary for years and loved it, especially for capturing images online and editing them for use in this blog. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Education technology has good uses, but as we’ve moved through the pandemic, sometimes it may have been mis-implemented or implemented without teacher PD. He shares observations on where education technology is and where it is going in the future.

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Gaggle Speaks

JUNE 29, 2015

To help stay on top of the many wonderful happenings at ISTE , we’ve published a short list of top influencers on Twitter conversations related to #ISTE2015. Hop on Twitter and follow these folks to see what they’re learning and sharing. ISTE Mobile Learning @ISTE_MLN. BLOG My Island View. I love students!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 14, 2015

. “We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.”-David To complete this goal: Create a blog post sharing your success story of how you used technology to inspire learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A special Valentine's Day Episode of 10MT with Links to Tools and Tech I Use From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The technology I use in my classroom everyday? Winner’s name will be posted on this blog before February 27, 2017. How about what I use for digital film class?

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