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. Podcast Episode Stream by clicking here. The world of returns is perched in an ivory tower, inaccessible to most investors.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I hope today's show will provoke thought and thinking about what it means to relate to our students. Relationships may not be easily measurable but have a significant impact on student achievement. Stream by clicking here.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2016

“ If you’re not blogging, you’re selling yourself short; you’re selling your school short. ” - Eric Sheninger During my typical digital leadership keynote or workshop, I consistently talk about the importance of blogging in relation to the pillars of communication, public relations, branding, and professional growth.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 28, 2021

One of the greatest lessons I learned as a former educator turned e-learning company leader is that an organization is only as successful as its employees. So much so that many teachers plan to leave the profession in the coming years. So much so that many teachers plan to leave the profession in the coming years.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. He also will share why his students said they turned off their cameras in zoom.) Advancement Courses is my preferred professional development provider. Blog = [link] Twitter = @zeitz. As teachers, we have many ways to open class.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2012

It was in March of 2009 that I decided to give this social networking tool Twitter a try. Obviously my perception of Twitter early on was completely wrong as it has radically molded me into the leader and educator that I am today. I often marveled at the creative thought and passion that so many educators put into their writing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Last summer I took my professional development with Advancement Courses and I am so glad that I did! On my blog, I recently shared 10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer. Awesome teachers connect with their students. Click Here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Debbie Tannenbaum, a veteran teacher and tech coach, has made it her mission to help students develop digital skills even as young as kindergarten.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It has a core presence in many areas of our lives and there are few industries not using it in some way. Yet, there are some educators and STEM professionals who disagree with this largely technical focus. STEM vs. STEAM: Why Arts are a crucial component. These can enrich students’ relationships to hard sciences.

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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

APRIL 17, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Advancement Courses is my preferred professional development provider. 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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post includes a full transcript, a pinnable (or printable) graphic, and the podcast episode. Katie is driven to empower others to realize their full potential so that they can make a positive difference on those around them!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Years ago when I discussed strategy with a Disney Cruise leader, they told me that people tend to remember how an experience starts and how it ends. Advancement Courses is my preferred professional development provider.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

This post on data protection originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. It is also inconvenient, time-consuming, and sometimes frustrating. Now, I need to enter a code to verify it is me. Why is everything so hard? The “Why” To start, everyone needs to understand the “why?”.

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

Most young adults and older professionals today rely heavily on technology. In an increasingly digital world, there is almost no way to escape tech in its many forms and applications—and rightly so, as it is incredibly useful and can help us improve our capabilities and achieve greater things.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2022

It’s summer, that time of rest and rejuvenation, ice cream and bonhomie. Like the American plains or the African savannas, it stretches endlessly to a far horizon that is the Next School Year. It represents so much time, you can do anything, accomplish the impossible, and prepare yourself quintessentially for upcoming students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. With so many difficulties, it seems beyond impossible sometimes to find joy but it can be done. While his message has been around for a while, it is perhaps even more important today. Can we have joy in schools? Click Here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2023

Wilson: an influential biologist and conservationist who promoted citizen science initiatives such as the “School of Ants” Margaret and Geoffrey Leaney: husband-and-wife team who developed methods for rearing insects Are you interested?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's episode, we're joined by Justin Reich, an associate professor at MIT and the author of ‘Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools.' I've checked it, but if you find any mistakes, please just leave a comment, and I'll double check it!

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 14, 2010

It was in March of 2009 that I decided to give this thing Twitter a try. After nearly a year of using Twitter from an educational perspective I had begun to find and read blogs on a daily basis. I often marveled at the creative thought and passion that so many educators put into their writing. So what changed?

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

As I always do, I am exploring its use in my classes (elementary-level gifted education). This post describes its use in education from the perspectives of ChatGPT, itself, and from a handful of educators. As many in education know, commentary about ChatGPT is appearing on the news, social media, and the internet.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Digital citizenship is about far more than just helping kids be safe online; it’s about empowering them to use technology to solve real-world problems, to know how to balance their time between a variety of online and offline activities, to be curious learners and to use digital tools to deepen their relationships with their family and friends.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today we'll dive deep into the transformative power of data analytics for your classroom! So if you want to elevate your teaching and empower your students, this episode is a must-listen. Think data is just for statisticians or administrators? Think again!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor Christian Miraglia, Educational Consultant for T4Edtech, reminds us that how we used it at first is probably not how we use it now: I Need an Idea, and I Need it Now! You may remember the JG Wentworth commercial in which frantic customers shout out, “ I need my money, and I need it now!”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, we share a must-listen podcast for educators who want to help their students succeed financially. As always, I've included free resources for educators in the show notes, a full transcript, our guest bio, and everything you'll need in this blog post.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

At the same time, this day is also about supporting teachers so that every learner can have access to quality education. It’s no secret that teaching is already a stressful profession and the pandemic hasn’t made their jobs any easier. That’s why we should appreciate teachers’ work more than ever before.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. So many of us are exhausted. But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. Learn How 2.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 23, 2020

It’s no wonder that it’s hard to keep up with the lightspeed changes in the edtech market. Choosing an LMS that works for your school is overwhelming enough as it is. It’s not only helpful for school board meetings, but it can also transform the way educators teach students every day.

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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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Neo LMS

APRIL 27, 2021

Teaching is, in its essence, a caregiving profession. The responsibilities of teachers only increased during the pandemic as remote class management came with its own hurdles. The responsibilities of teachers only increased during the pandemic as remote class management came with its own hurdles. It’s just for you.

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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. In this blog post, you’ll discover ten topics that can help you improve your online or blended classroom. This course is sponsored by Advancement Courses.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If you’re an online teacher who offers professional development classes to educators, this article from an Ask a Tech Teacher contributor will help you understand the basics of using SEO to reach those who need your expertise. It explains SEO, discusses the importance of keywords and backlinks, and more. .

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Neo LMS

JUNE 21, 2022

However, to reach optimal results, students need several skills such as critical thinking, planning, self-monitoring, and problem-solving that they develop throughout their educational process. That’s why the education system needs to understand that children are not born with these skills. Self-monitoring.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As this continues, it is important to introduce children to STEM concepts from an early age. It also gives them the knowledge to develop a professional relationship with STEM that is bolstered by their digital nativeness. Read more: Why should teachers encourage Computational Thinking?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So, go to [link] to get your votes in and start playing. So I know whether it is stormy, rainy, or full of sunshine that classroom culture is on me as the teacher. Classroom culture defines your classroom. Ferris Bueller or Bart Simpson?

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Part of the solution for economic justice is an education and professional development system that recognizes the unique backgrounds and needs of each adult learner. In partnership with educators, researchers, and training providers, Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project has developed an evidence-based Adult Learner Model.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today’s show is different. The hope is that you’ll be encouraged, not feel alone, and remember why we do this profession. Teaching, your job is so important. Some of the links in this blog post are affiliate links.

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