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iPads in Kindergarten

The CoolCatTeacher

Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen on episode 512 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Karen Lirenman ( @ KLirenman ) and Kristen Wideen ( @ mrswideen ) have written the definitive book on using iPads in the elementary classroom, Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning in the Classroom.

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5 Reasons the iPad is Still Relevant to SLPs

SpeechTechie

When the iPad came out in 2010, I was skeptical. The App Store filled with apps designed for SLPs (still relevant also) and schools invested in carts and equipping all their staff with an iPad. Apple still pumps out new iPads but there is much less talk about them. The newest iPads are relatively inexpensive at $329.

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Book Creator for Chrome: Product Review, Tips and Tricks for Teachers

The CoolCatTeacher

Sponsored by Book Creator, All Opinions My Own From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Book Creator has long been a favorite app on the iPad, and now it’s available for Google Chrome. Post sponsored by Book Creator. Right now, my students are creating books about their heroes.

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Motivating Teachers to Be Excellent in the K-2 Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning – One of my favorite books for teachers who use iPads with young children. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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9 EdTech Ideas to Use Now

The CoolCatTeacher

The best thing about Planboard is I can plan my lessons anywhere – on my Mac, PC or iPad. I was recently named the 2017 Outstanding Teacher of the Year by PAECT and had a chapter published in the Edumatch “ Snapshot in Education ” book and enjoy blogging. Wherever I work, my lesson plans are with me.

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Unlock Your Second Brain: A Guide to Choosing the Best Digital Notetaking App

The CoolCatTeacher

Every time I try to leave it, I end up back in January 2023, it was acquired by a company called Bending Spoons, a very reputable software company out of Europe. If you have a lot of books like I do, that's a very useful feature. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. They fixed search.

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Research Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads

The CoolCatTeacher

The best thing about Planboard is I can plan my lessons anywhere – on my Mac, PC or iPad. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Wherever I work, my lesson plans are with me. And as I said, Planboard is FREE for teachers.

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