The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Teacher professional development needs to be practical, fit your schedule, and improve your classroom — and I’ve found professional development from Advancement Courses that does just that! Effective Teacher Professional Development.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

Teacher collaboration has always been essential, but even more so during the past two school years as we faced new challenges in our practice. With all of us experiencing transitioning learning environments, we had to be flexible in our practice and open to new possibilities. What are the top benefits of teacher collaboration?

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Neo LMS

MARCH 1, 2022

And hybrid teaching will remain an important component of the schooling system. On top of that, it’s also important to be aware of self-efficacy’s benefits for students, which are: Achieve their goals more easily. Self-evaluate based on competency. Develop the ability to plan for future goals. Flip your remote classroom.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This 3-part blog series, featuring guest authors from Michigan Virtual , describes the formation of the Learning Continuity Workgroup and how it has supported their edtech procurement and decision-making processes. Three lessons learned on crowdsourcing K-12 innovations Lesson #1 — You have more shared challenges than unique ones.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 20, 2020

Can the Station Rotation Model work in a math class? I’ve coached math teachers who struggle to imagine designing their lessons using this model because the curriculum is so linear. to write a series of blogs about how she is using the Station Rotation Model in her math class. I get this question a lot.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Learn about this method of curriculum development and teaching and see if it is right for you. Thank you, Dell, for sponsoring today’s show.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. As a teacher committed to improving teaching and improving our professional development, I'm thrilled to share this conversation about how professional development can and is improving.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Utilization of 3D printing in education has served to enrich learning experiences in schools and has made complex and advanced professional degree courses that much easier to impart. Read more: 3D printing in schools: Is it worth it? With the help of 3D scanners, a 3D model is first created of the object that is to be printed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Do you ever worry that core subjects are getting lost in the muddle of all the other stuff that is becoming part of the accepted curriculum in K-12 schools? getting good grades on civics, history. getting good grades on civics, history. The State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. Civics games. How Laws are Made.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Like many other organizations, schools had to figure out how to provide a balanced solution. Though not created during the pandemic, many institutions adopted the hyflex model in the last couple of years. The hybrid part you understand thanks to COVID-19. The flexible part introduces the concept of when it occurs.

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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. Blended learning is not new. Blended learning is not new. This needs to be an area of understanding for every teacher. So many of us are exhausted. All opinions are my own. Learn How 2.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

Players have one goal: To survive. This is especially important with multi-player games like Minecraft (you will close the system at school, but that may not be the case in the student’s home). A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Guided and independent practice look different in the online classroom than in the physical one. Independent practice is one of the principles of effective instruction that teachers shouldn’t overlook. Independent practice should reflect the most important parts of the lesson. Get students used to new activities.

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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. All opinions are my own.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2020

There are so many new ways to differentiate for varied learners, back-fill for some while enriching others without slowing anyone down. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Wally Clipper, has a great run-down on 8 trends you’ll want to watch in 2020: 8 EdTech Trends to Watch Out for This 2020. As always, education is changing.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 29, 2021

There is no question that school closures and the transition to remote learning have been a challenge for many students and educators, especially for children without access to devices and internet connectivity at home. The new age of personalized online learning. This has sparked a much-needed debate around the future of education.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 9, 2020

They have reached rockstar status in one way or another. In spite of this collective understanding of entrepreneurship, being an entrepreneur is much more than that. This trend is on the rise, as 41 percent of Gen Z are planning to become entrepreneurs as a “ response to macroeconomic forces ”. The entrepreneurial mindset.

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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

APRIL 17, 2018

Instructional Technology Coaching (ITC) is a prevalent method of deploying on-going professional development for teachers , with a specific focus on the integration of technology into both the curriculum, as well as the method of instruction. You may even find this is one of your most popular courses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. He shares observations on where education technology is and where it is going in the future. we don't usually have vendors on the show, but I was telling Al in the pre-show that I really feel like he's so grounded in schools.

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Digital Promise

JULY 23, 2020

We know technology can be a transformational tool for improving student achievement and engagement, and for driving school innovation. Trying something new can be intimidating, especially when teachers are concerned about how to salvage a lesson if use of a new technology tool fails.

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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. Engaging practice opportunities can help students develop a deeper understanding of the content.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter “In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Jay Schroder, author of “ Teach From Your Best Self, A Guide to Thriving in the Classroom. ” With this in mind, we dive into a critical yet often-neglected aspect of teaching—teacher well-being.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort. This cohort program is dedicated to professional learning, peer connections, and school transformation in the Pittsburgh region. Maker learning is more than just making “stuff.” Teamwork and Relationship Skills.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

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. Over the last 12 years, the school system has undergone major upheavals. professional learning and new learning experiences.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Throughout the world, many public schools still rely heavily on text-based core curriculum. Besides deciding on the right model that perfectly fits the learning needs of the students, there are other challenges to overcome. Technology in schools implies not only one computer with Internet connection.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Collaboration in schools is essential and a big component of learning. At the same time, when we think about collaboration, we mainly refer to student-student collaboration, teachers collaborating among themselves, or even whole school collaboration for different projects. That is not the end of it, not even close.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2023

But one national event for teachers this month had a very unusual trait: It was started and organized by students. The free online conference, called AI x Education , aimed at getting teachers at colleges and high schools up to speed on the latest AI tools like ChatGPT, and to encourage them to try to use them this fall.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Digital portfolios are an essential part of the modern student's creation process. In this show Tisha Poncio shares her tips on digital portfolios and classroom teaching. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2019

What schools used to teach students, the skills needed in the past and their applicability in real life are no longer suitable in a scientifically and technologically developing world. With authentic learning students can make informed career choices, being better prepared for life after school. Open-ended inquiry.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Should it be welcomed in schools? This podcast does come out on Mondays and future episodes will be the ten minutes, but this conversation is so important. Is it helpful? Should it be blocked?

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Digital Promise

JULY 9, 2019

Note: you can find and read Part 1 of this blog post series here. Despite the challenges educators face when trying to purchase edtech tools, new procurement tools have emerged that support evidence-based decision making when choosing and buying edtech products.

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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. Thanks to partners, these lessons are FREE for all K-12 schools and students.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2018

3 Ways to Achieve a Successful School Improvement Initiative. Just as all teachers want their students to keep improving over time, school administrators are driven to continually build upon their systems , giving educators and students the greatest resources possible. . the public school system wanted to boost math scores.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Unsurprisingly, the United Nations asserts that quality education is not only a fundamental human right but also a crucial catalyst for economic growth and development. This article focuses on one of those organizations, Learning Equality. All of this is part of our theory of change.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Educators enjoy the new means of connecting with their students, create more engaging learning materials and being able to personalize their instruction. Educators enjoy the new means of connecting with their students, create more engaging learning materials and being able to personalize their instruction. Game-based learning.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 27, 2021

We all have that one teacher who inspired us to aim higher, choose a certain career path, or simply discover our passions. On top of this, teachers had had to show compassion for students and parents — often without expecting the same treatment. One of these aspects is self-compassion. However, where does that leave them?

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