The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! Let's continue this AI adventure together as we work to improve our classrooms and educate a successful generation for tomorrow. You’ll be glad you did.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 18, 2021

No, change never stops and great teachers always work to be relevant to the kids in their classroom. Sponsor: Advancement Courses. And join me as I take my courses this summer from Advancement Courses. Remember to use COOL20 to receive 20% off your course. Remember to use COOL20 to receive 20% off your course.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

Learn how it does it, how he keeps on track with lessons, and how to avoid common mistakes when adding gamification to your classroom. Sponsor: Advancement Courses is sponsoring DonorsChoose projects from August 18 – September 24. Listen to Paolo Tolomeo Talk about Gamification in His Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

Here are great ideas from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew on how to keep tech fresh this summer. Elementary School – Interactive Learning Apps Picture your elementary school classroom filled with excited young learners, their eyes glued to their screens as they explore new ideas and grasp essential skills through educational apps.

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Waterford

MARCH 16, 2021

Luckily, there are plenty of Internet resources available at your fingertips—with options for both synchronous and asynchronous learning-based classrooms. The first section includes 25 educational tools that can help you plan online activities for your classroom. 25 Online Educational Activities for Classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2021

Sponsor: Advancement Courses’ Tournament of Teachers is here! This year’s is a fun “Remember When” edition which will feature 32 scenarios that we educators miss and don’t miss about classroom life before 2020. Listen to George Pearce Talk about How He Creates Massive Multiplayer Kahoot Games.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

The Tweet That Started it I get weary of AI hype auto-generated by *gasp* ChatGPT without any real applicability to the classroom. I'm collecting blogs of teachers who are in the classroom actually use AI and have practical, real examples to share. (The human intelligence part is so important!) Got links for those teachers?

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Today Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr teaches children to use thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard’s Project Zero , she is applying and using the methods in classrooms and with teachers. Learn some thinking routines and how to apply these valuable techniques in your classroom. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2018

Some elementary classrooms are using self-directed badges for competency acquisition by students. In today’s show, Amy Cooper talks about how this is done, the advantages, and insights on student motivation. Open Badges in Elementary School. And Amy, you’re working with digital badges or open badges in elementary school.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. And of course, using the latest tech helps prep students for the future in a variety of ways. And of course, using the latest tech helps prep students for the future in a variety of ways.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

There are many advantages to using digital textbooks in the K-12 classroom for schools and districts. But how do you start making the transition to digital and ensure that your learners have high-quality resources? . Learners will read about and discuss rules, decision-making and how to socialize in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The elementary teachers are also using both Seesaw and Canvas to promote voice. I have really been impressed with the choice boards at the high school and how Canvas is being used to set them up. The elementary school has also upped their game as of late.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

When Dr. Novak and I started writing our new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom, we anticipated that teachers outside of English Language Arts would take one look at the title and assume that the book was not intended for them. We want every student to reap the benefits of becoming effective writers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Empatico uses live video, file sharing, a partner classroom at least 300 miles (or 483 kilometers) away, and specially designed activities. where he coordinates Graduate Programs in Special Education and teaches graduate courses in assistive technology. Today’s sponsor: Empatico. Elizabeth in Morristown, N.J.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2020

Joseph Hamer, a second-grade teacher from Wichita Kansas, and author of Brain Awakes joins Vicki to discuss how to help students and teachers cope with anxiety and stress and how to create a safe and uplifting classroom this fall. Sponsor: This show is sponsored by Advancement Courses. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2020

Today’s guest, Michelle Cottrell-Williams talks about how she teaches this in her classroom. Today’s Sponsor is Advancement Courses. Now is the time to plan your professional development with Advancement Courses. They offer over 240 online graduate-level PD courses in 19 different subject areas.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program. Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Then, it’s best to decide how you want your program to incorporate digital learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. 5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion.

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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

JULY 27, 2020

This show is sponsored by Advancement Courses and includes advertorial content from the sponsor. When you purchase your PD from Advancement Courses use the code COOL20 to receive 20% off your course. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, earned at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It takes an intentional mix of explicit classroom lessons, individualized support, and family engagement to help children develop strong reading skills. But, how do we know what strategies will work best? What exactly is the science of reading, and how can it inform your classroom instruction? a passing fad?, Kilpatrick.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Jeromie Heath on episode 573 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Families want to engage in classrooms but as students get older, it can be challenging. In today’s episode, Jeromie Heath helps teachers understand how to engage families in the classroom in positive, proactive ways.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 2, 2018

Elementary Math can be exciting. This week I’ll be sharing the 7 Pedagogical Shifts That Make Interactive Displays a Key to a Student-Centered Classroom on the Cool Cat Teacher blog sponsored by SMART Technologies. Recent research shows that large interactive displays are vital to the classroom ecosystem. Listen Now.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

How to Deal with the Crumbling Educational Infrastructure. Ten years ago, if you walked into a K–12 classroom, the focus — at least at first glance — was on the teacher. As we move toward a student-focused classroom, collaboration requires more than rearranging the desks. million projec t on Newton Parrish Elementary School.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 20, 2020

Set up remote classroom environments. How do you set up a remote classroom ? If your school doesn’t have one already, you will first need to select a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Google Classroom, Canvas or Docebo to share your resources online. Be patient with yourself and your students.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

The other day I was conducting some learning walks with the administrative team at Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). Over the course of the year, I have seen some much growth and improvement since the work began in August. I loved this activity for so many reasons.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 5, 2020

In San Antonio, Texas, elementary school principals get hands-on coaching and advice from early childhood experts during visits to pre-K classrooms. In Alabama, principals can attend a unique leadership academy to learn about how to support teachers working with young children.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2019

Of course, we all must continue to improve our craft of teaching and need to learn, but giving choice as to content can make professional development more relevant and helpful. AND if you need some awesome PD, 10 Minute Teacher listeners get 20% off any online courses with the code COOL20. I think this is important advice we can use.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. So how can you help kids practice digital citizenship in school? What is digital citizenship in the classroom?

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

But this fall, everyone at Viewmont Elementary School is in masks, so she has to listen more intently than usual. Creger was showing the students how to read by using phonics, which teaches children the relationships between letters and sounds. Institutions of higher education don’t always teach the students how to teach reading.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

Brian is the creator of the Homework Hacks Course , designed to equip students aged 13 to 20 with research-backed homework hacks and independent learning strategies. Homework Hacks Course – Created by Brian Page, this course offers students strategies for effective studying and learning. Mad Learn Free Trial.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

So, last week I called one of my major sponsors – a distance learning professional development company – Advancement Courses. They know how to do distance learning. They agreed for three of their top course designers to come on a free webinar with me to talk about distance learning. What will not be covered?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Rebekah Dyer helps us understand how to reach all learners From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As students with learning differences are put into general classroom spaces, many teachers have misconceptions about including these special students in their classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 13, 2019

Classroom management can be a challenge. In this post, I’ll share twenty-two of my top tips and ideas that have helped me have an awesome classroom. Classroom Management Tip #1: Build a Partnership With Your Students It’s true that you must relate before you can educate. I want them to join Google classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Is your classroom out of control? Today, classroom management expert, Linda Kardamis gives us a place to start. Go to coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol to learn more and sign up for this free webinar on classroom management.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students. Families want their children to succeed but they don’t always know how to go about this. Post the PDF in your messaging app (Class Dojo, Remind), in a virtual classroom (Google Classroom, Schoology), or email to parents.

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