The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Digital Learning Collection has over 150 apps for kindergarten to second-grade classrooms. The Really Good Stuff team has curated the best apps in education for the K-2 to classroom — all in one place. The challenge for many K-2 to teachers who have tablets in their classroom is finding the right app. It is possible.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Teachers don’t have to be experts or “geeks” to use coding to improve literacy, use higher order thinking skills, and excite students in their classrooms. Elementary and primary students can learn to code. See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download the Metaverse app today. Why code in the elementary grades? Listen Now.

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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. Grade level: elementary grades.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2021

I’ll be sharing my 50+ ways to use technology in the classroom updated with new tools and tips for the challenges of teaching in 2021. Learn More and Download Resources at The 5 Minute Lesson Plan. He remains the only classroom teacher to feature to this day… [link]. Ross McGill gives us a better way.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In this example, I clicked brain breaks and found many resources to add brain breaks from task cards to free videos and other resources to add brain breaks to my classroom easily. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 13, 2021

Read more: Podcasting in the classroom: The digital tool you should be using. Some companies, like title=” listenwise”=””>Listenwise , have built an entire platform around curriculum-based podcasts, but there are also plenty of free opportunities out there.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

How I Use Notion in the Classroom. Go to coolcatteacher.com/wellness and download your free educator wellness toolkit from Advancement Courses. Norwood Elementary School. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. using Notion.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 30, 2019

The “Open Middle” math problem format is NOT talking about middle school math, although it applies to middle, high school, elementary, and even college math just the same. Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art. However, math can be exciting.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 22, 2020

2 – Learn how volunteerism is connected to Social-Emotional Skills Development Watch the Global Classroom: WE Volunteer Now! There’s a fantastic tip sheet you can download from the WE Schools site. In addition to the impact on health and well-being, children need to feel like they make a difference.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2024

A coalition of 14 education organizations, helmed by the nonprofit Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, released sample guidelines earlier this month that walk teachers and administrators through potential pitfalls to consider before using an AI tool in the classroom or for other tasks. Smith says. “If

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In a new analysis, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds that most states (29 states and the District of Columbia) use a weak elementary teacher reading licensure test, meaning that they do not effectively measure teachers’ knowledge of scientifically based reading instruction prior to entering the classroom.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 1, 2019

Other programs include AFA CyberCamps, an elementary school cyber education initiative, a children’s literature series, and CyberGenerations –a cyber safety initiative geared toward keeping senior citizens safe online. the position of newly hired IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company. CYBERGENERATIONS ?CyberPatriot's

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The technology I use in my classroom everyday? Topics include: Tools I use in my classroom every day. Download this episode as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Check out Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s show on iPad apps for elementary classrooms. Cool Classroom Tools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

– Vicki, your podcast host and friendly fellow classroom teacher. So we're talking about rigor, and I'm a classroom teacher and I want to put more rigor into my lesson plans. But the higher your expectations in a true rigorous classroom, the higher the level of support. Spot a mistake in this transcript?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art. Go to www.ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com/CoolCat to download artwork guidelines, an entry form, official rules, and the lesson plan today. Encourage your students to create Toyota Dream Car artworks today.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Overview of Vickie Morgado’s Global Collaboration in Her 3rd Grade Classroom. We have connected with different classrooms. How Vickie Morgado Uses Social Media in Her Classroom. Describe how that works in your classroom. Vickie Morgado: Basically I have my own classroom handle, @ mrsmorgado1. Vicki Davis: Wow!

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Students will be able to download their books as PDFs and print them. Each classroom gets 40 free books. This fantastic addition to your class lets students create audience-facing works for authentic assessment that can also be keepsakes from their year in your classroom. Here’s a class library for an elementary classroom.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

While textbook publishing companies now offer digital versions, you can also find open textbook options online. Digital textbooks are textbooks that teachers and learners can access online or download to their devices. Check out the following websites to find textbooks for your school, district or classroom. Core Knowledge.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

You’ll want to download the companion guide and take a look at the information covered in the course to see if it is right for you. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. You’ll want to share this with your STEM colleagues. What’s Next?

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In this blog post, I’ll show you how to get started with Defined Learning, share some example ideas for each subject, and give you an overview of how Defined Learning can bring you to PBL excellence in your classroom. Projects have remote project versions and face-to-face classroom versions, as well as many, have versions in Spanish.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Download their Math Spinner lesson plan to see how their system works. Responding to the proliferation of conversations about social emotional learning, I’d like to offer a few simple steps to help schools put SEL into their classrooms. Let’s break this down and look at some ideas for integrating SEL in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

That's why in this podcast, we'll explore various differentiated reading strategies that can be adapted to fit the needs of every student in your classroom. Even if you already have a science curriculum, Propello is an excellent classroom-ready supplement - with everything you need for a personal, fun learning experience for your students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The district loaded up on engaging tools to help teachers and students connect and collaborate—TVs in classrooms, whiteboarding devices, and wireless HDMI to name a few. Serendipity struck when Vivi , an Australia-based classroom engagement solution, reached out to Rugg offering a demo. Wait, TVs to Support Collaboration?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

No matter the technology mix in the classroom, everyone shares the same user experience, with learning focused on the subject matter not the hardware, thus simplifying classroom management for the teacher. hundreds of free labs for download from their website. How to use PASCO devices in your classroom. STEM modules.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest is the perfect contest for classrooms across the United States. Definitely, download the lesson plan and entry forms now. Show us the cool cars that your students are drawing in your classroom on social media! Right now, sign up here [ [link] ] and you might receive a Classroom Kit for the U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 30, 2017

Build a better classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. See how it can help you have a better classroom. Parents can download the pictures they want. They can see their child doing work, laughing, and engaging in meaningful work in my classroom. Sharing Video is Easy.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

As schools seek innovative new strategies to increase reading and learning, teachers are using digital tools inside and outside the classroom. The Sora Sweet Reads titles are provided by 21 publishers and divided into elementary, middle and high school sections. CLEVELAND – May 6, 2022 ? –

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2016

Scroll down to download her free getting started guide. (I Download the free getting started guide. Angela’s given me a copy of her getting started guide that you can download. At least once per month, they also get printable resources to use in the classroom. Angela Watson has a 40-hour workweek club for teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. So it is collaborative …download them and then upload them into Flipsnack and it will also create your book. Vicki: Cool, so it’s … you’re actually downloading a pdf, right? You’re downloading to pdf, so there are some limitations.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

the company offers an app that lets kids access unlimited books, educational videos, quizzes and audiobooks — and it’s free for educators. elementary schools are using Epic!, and the company reports people read about 12 million books per month right now. classrooms? I founded five companies before Epic!

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

When students are screencasting, I can very rapidly catch these types of things that I might otherwise miss in the busy noise of my classroom. Also, saving screencasts to Google Drive is an advantage because I don’t have to download those large video files. 10 Classroom Uses for Screencasting for Formative Assessment.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Since 2005, Y Combinator has funded 1,430 companies and nearly 3,500 founders. featured 124 companies from 18 countries—marking the largest class in the accelerator’s history. The company will not take more than $30,000 over the two years.) The company says it has 50 hiring partners and plans to grow the list.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

A team of fifth grade teachers at an elementary school invited Muri, the superintendent of Ector County Independent School District in West Texas, to participate in an online scavenger hunt they had designed for students. That’s not a short-term solution.”. This is a completely solvable problem,” Marwell said. “It

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2018

We Volunteer Now helps schools organize service projects and gives grants to classrooms and clubs that can help them with their volunteering goals. Through the support of the Allstate Foundation, WE gives these $250 grants to 500 schools/classrooms. What Is WE Volunteer Now? Why Help Kids Volunteer? What Is In the Kit?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 12, 2019

So my project 3 Act Math invites students using modern technology and multimedia to do the work of people who love math and it brings the world into the classroom and all of it’s full colored glory. VICKI: Felicia talked about in her classroom and it sounds like you’ve seen kids change their opinion. So that’s one aspect.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 27, 2018

Eric: You could definitely use these with your elementary students without a doubt. You could definitely use this with your lower elementary students. So it definitely scales up for upper elementary and for middle school kids as well. I know he is for me in my classroom. I don’t think there’s any upper limit to it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Download this episode as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Listen to last week’s tech tools show about iPads in the Elementary Classroom with Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen. Download the Transcript. See below for contest rules. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes. Stream by clicking here.

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