The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

Through interesting, relatable scenarios and real-life simulations around topics like financial literacy and social-emotional learning, teachers can easily bring the real world into their classrooms. In this post, I’ll share some ideas that you can bring to your classroom immediately. I plan on using this in my classroom this year.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Instead, I hope that you will feel more prepared with how to address AI in your classroom. I’ll explain more on this later but for now… #3 You can “protect” your classroom (kind of…) If you’re still in the camp of “No AI in my class” (whether by choice or by your school’s policy for the next school year), you can somewhat do that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Modern teachers and educators need to adapt and keep up with the trends because that’s what their students are doing. 50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom. The authors focus on Google Classroom in particular, not just as a piece of software, but as a means of enhancing the traditional teaching methods.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Gaisford spoke about the State Educational Technology Directors Association and the EdTech Trends Report , which was created to track the impact of technology on education across the country. Mangum then took the floor to take the attendees back to 2016 and talked about the important edtech trends of that time.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Seating arrangements in most classrooms typically were set up in rows , with the teacher at the front of the room. We are just so conditioned to think this is what a classroom looks like. Classroom Evolution Paves a Road for Modern Learning Environments. The skills we are teaching are way more than just the Common Core.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

We have touched on the subject of Augmented Reality quite a few times in this blog, and based on the outpouring of enthusiastic press the technology receives it is undoubtedly a mega-trend. However, as I mentioned the previous week, slavishly following trends is neither logical nor helpful. Education and Augmented Reality — Really?

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

What stands out for me is how popular education trends, from social-emotional learning to school discipline, aren’t standing up to scientific scrutiny. Scientific research on how to teach critical thinking contradicts education trends. Another big trend is to take a softer approach to school discipline.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Open Up Resources (OUR) is a series of free c ompetency-based Common Core-aligned curricula (math, ELA, and reading). OUR stood out for a lot of reasons: 1) it is authored by experts in their fields, 2) it is designed for diverse classrooms, and 3) it includes a full-service professional learning suite to support teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

PleIQ is the perfect complement to high-quality classroom instruction—a hands-on, 21 st Century, augmented reality toy that appeals to all learning styles. We know that teachers are often asked to promote technology use in the classroom to prepare students for the digital world around them.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

PleIQ is the perfect complement to high-quality classroom instruction—a hands-on, 21 st Century, augmented reality toy that appeals to all learning styles. We know that teachers are often asked to promote technology use in the classroom to prepare students for the digital world around them.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 24, 2022

While direct instruction gets information across quickly and is effective for certain skills or lessons in a classroom, “real learning” occurs when children are active and engaged, said. In the years prior to the pandemic, some states and districts were bringing more play into schools by creating play-based kindergarten classrooms.

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Edsurge

MAY 26, 2019

Like many fellow founders in this space, I left the classroom to create solutions to the challenges that I faced as a teacher and tech director. The program is designed for our employees to build knowledge of what actually happens in classrooms, as well as an understanding of the deep tensions and issues with our educational system.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2018

EdSurge caught up with Ballone to discuss differentiation tools, the dangers of not intervening with above-average readers and the thrill of seeing equity in action in the classroom. In 2010, New Jersey adopted Common Core standards. Michael Ballone How do you bring equity and energy into the classroom? Achieve the Core.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 29, 2017

This is part eleven of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” In May, venture capitalist and former securities analyst Mary Meeker released her annual “Internet Trends” report. Among the major trends Meeker identified for 2017: mobile advertising, gaming, and healthcare. Manufacturing Trends.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 17, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Bringing that work to life in the classroom is “at the heart of Research Quest,” he said. Subscribe today!

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Edsurge

JUNE 22, 2021

Sometimes that’s because parents suffered job losses or took on new work that required relocating to different school zones or districts (though experts are still analyzing data and waiting to see the extent of such trends).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 22, 2019

It brings the best of today’s AI functions to classroom writing programs. Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence is becoming more and more accepted in classrooms all over the world. Robot Don’s AI-powered nature allows it to learn and adapt to new trends which means more accurate writing inspection.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 26, 2014

Monday, September 1st at 7:30pm Flat Connections Free Webinar on Global Collaboration in the Classroom , Join Julie Lindsay and Flat Connections global educators for a free webinar on implementing global collaboration into the classroom. This session is aimed at all teachers K-12. See you online!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2019

In a previous EdSurge piece , I described how economics and technology trends tend to drive educational innovation by providing models that reformers build into their visions, sometimes unconsciously. But the success of such improvement efforts have proven elusive.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2021

Dance parties, movement breaks and jumping around are a typical part of many pre-K classrooms. Before the pandemic forced the district to turn to remote instruction, Figueroa’s classroom was one of the first in Greenburgh Central to test the use of Kinems to support students with disabilities. Still, the platform isn’t perfect.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Changes in What Teachers Know and Do in the Common Core Era. Many turn to standards-aligned digital resources for use in the classroom as an alternative to textbooks that are not directly aligned. These are key components to success in the classroom and beyond. Why Do They Want It? To Meet Students’ Needs!

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

But some more affluent parents are starting to pull back, setting stricter limits on device use both in and out of the classroom. EdSurge: How is the race to equip every student in the classroom with a device playing out right now? Here’s what they shared with us. In fact, I’m not even sure who they would even be in a race with.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2016

Changes in professional development delivery, virtual reality in classrooms, online learning innovations, and tools that enable students to share their progress and accomplishments are just a few of the fast-evolving areas educators must track. zSpace, Inc.

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K12 Open Ed

APRIL 25, 2016

This brought agreement from the group and led to a litany of complaints about Common Core and other practices in the local schools. As we’ve seen with other progressive trends, there is often a negative reaction to methods that are different from what was “good enough for us” when we were in school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Play Good Games, Get Great Results Game based learning in the classroom should not be worksheets with points. Whether students are playing games where they create or go on epic quests, stories are pouring from classrooms everywhere about games that transform learning. 8 Great Ways to Level Up Game Based Learning in the Classroom.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

In the face of concerning trends in students' mental health , some teachers have discovered the importance of incorporating social and emotional learning into classroom practice. Changing trends in how teachers and students use technology Unsurprisingly, the pandemic made certain digital tools essential for teaching and learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 16, 2020

How to homeschool” is trending on Google. In the meantime, remote workers who are parents are fretting over how they’ll have time to oversee lessons and keep their children on top of Common Core math. It belies any logic to say it will be the same thing as a student in a classroom with a teacher.”.

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Insight Education Group

MARCH 12, 2015

It’s been over a year the since the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Scholastic conducted their f irst survey of how teachers view the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) – and there’s some good news. However, one thing has remained constant between the years: the need for more CCSS-aligned resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2016

It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing in a fun, agile way that appeals to students. Here’s how it works: Students can be added to a teacher’s classroom either manually or via class codes. Insiders Tip.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 29, 2017

If we can’t effectively support our educators then expecting them to reverse the concerning trends of high school dropouts (more than ¼ fail to graduate H.S.), Professional Engagement includes classroom management, dealing with challenging students, interacting with families, and understanding oneself in relation to all these groups.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

‘Technology in education’ has become the buzz phrase for cutting edge classes that are plugged into the latest education trends. When you start at a new school (or classroom, or teacher), it’s important to understand the part technology will take to improve educational experiences for your child.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2018

When a classroom of second graders in Waterford, Mich., Back in the classroom, they discussed their ideas for improvement. Part of the appeal of project-based learning is the perception that there’s more freedom, a welcome antidote to the pressures of test prep and meeting Common Core standards.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2018

She also sees a massive uptick in the number of states raising overall standards between 2013 and 2015, crediting state affiliation with groups like PARCC and Smarter Balance for the rise, organizations that acknowledge being influenced by Common Core State Standards.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

5 Ways to Teach Gratitude in Your Classroom. 8 Great Ways to Level Up Game Based Learning in the Classroom. Top Shows of November 2015: Every Classroom Matters. Top Shows of November 2015: Every Classroom Matters. 6 Learning Experiences You Should Give to Every Student with David Jakes as we reflect upon classroom design.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2021

The year-over-year increase started to taper off [eventually], which actually was an interesting trend that I think a lot of folks have seen, primarily because I think the overall learning time in the system has gone down year-over-year. It's not that a classroom is “good” or a classroom is “bad.”

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

As w/ the previous year''s list, more and more mobile apps are making the list as mobile learning continues to be the rising trend in education. Otus - A fantastic and easy to use 1:1 learning solution for mobile classrooms (i.e Otus - A fantastic and easy to use 1:1 learning solution for mobile classrooms (i.e

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eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2016

This week, it’s all about what’s up in K-12 education technology–trends, facts about social media, classroom technology tool developments, supporting critical thinking, and more. How augmented reality enhances the classroom — even without technology. Several years ago, I made one of those foolish Dad choices.

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