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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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The post Google Classroom Advanced Tips (Part 1) – SULS0172 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite Google Classroom Advanced Tips. Let’s explore important Google Classroom updates, features, tips, and organizational strategies. Let’s go!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students. You can then go to the File tab , choose Download and PDF. Post the PDF in your messaging app (Class Dojo, Remind), in a virtual classroom (Google Classroom, Schoology), or email to parents. You may want to check my Spanish translations.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

In my position as K-12 Director of Technology Integration and Innovation in the Spotswood School District, I am assisting with the district’s transition to Google Apps for Education (GAFE) as well as working with teachers on the effective integration of technology. Within minutes I was bombarded with so many new tools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

For iPad and Google Play Tablet Devices of All Kinds From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Digital Learning Collection has over 150 apps for kindergarten to second-grade classrooms. Challenges of Finding the Right iPad or Google Play App. The Really Good Stuff ? Critical Thinking.

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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. Read on for digital citizenship activities you can use in elementary, middle school or high school. Download the free e-book 3.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2017

Today Donnie Piercey @mrpiercey , co-author of the Google Cardboard Book , shows how we can add simple augmented reality to our classrooms. You can have a private ebook classroom and interact with your students inside their ebooks as they highlight, annotate, ask questions, and talk about the books they are reading inside their ebooks!

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Now, using 3DBear , I’m able to offer students a classroom where they can create and share. First, 3D bear is a free download for smartphones and tablets. However, the true power is the teacher classroom portal. Students can create and invent using Augmented Reality and share in your 3D Bear Classroom.

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EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Today, I am going to show you how to create a custom theme for Google Classroom. Classroom has some nice themes, but sometimes you want something original, something that is meaningful to you and your students. Your Classroom theme can become a hook where the engagement starts. Click Google Drawings.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 6, 2021

The post Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 2 – Google Classroom) – SULS0104 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing the must-have Google skills for teachers who use Google Classroom. Access the entire MUST-HAVE Google Skills podcast series on this page.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ideas to help you spark creativity in your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Creativity is something that we have to nurture as teachers. Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art. Sponsor: The U.S.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students. You can then go to the File tab , choose Download and PDF. Post the PDF in your messaging app (Class Dojo, Remind), in a virtual classroom (Google Classroom, Schoology), or email to parents. You may want to check my Spanish translations.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

(January 13, 2021) – WeVideo today launched WeVideo Classroom , a cloud-based multimedia creation platform customized for educators to help drive student engagement and ignite deeper learning through the creative process.

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2023

I’m diving into something exciting today: Google’s Applied Digital Skills resource. A World of Lesson Plans at Your Fingertips Under the “Teaching Resources” tab in Applied Digital Skills, there’s a wealth of lesson plans tailored to different educational levels – from late elementary to adult learners.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Recently, we spoke with three participants of the AI Explorations program to learn about its impact in K-12 classrooms. Coral Zayas Coral Zayas is the new elementary instructional support specialist for science in Crowley ISD’s iNetwork of schools. I think it’s meaningful to bring what we see outside of education into the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 4, 2022

You can sign in with your Google account but just make sure that you mark it as a teacher account as students can also sign up to use the resources. You can figure out your plans and figure out how you'll organize the exploration and share it to your digital classroom. Step 5: Share The Items to Your Digital Classroom.

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The Electric Educator

AUGUST 8, 2018

Google Classroom is an essential tool for any teacher using Chromebooks or Google Drive as a teaching tool. On the surface, classroom is a simple tool, but with a little creativity and ingenuity it can do some awesome things! I have scoured the web to compile this ultimate list of Google Classroom resources!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

include resources for both teachers and students in a variety of modalities–text, video, and downloadable resources. Topics include but not limited to: Flipped Classrooms. Student-led Classroom Management. Elementary Math. Transforming Traditional Classroom Lessons to Online Learning. How to get started.

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User Generated Education

JULY 31, 2023

Establish a learning community where all learners are seen as having value in our classroom Getting to Know Learners One of our primary goals at the beginning of the school year should be to get to know our students. 2009). ( Community Building in the Classroom ). This is important for several reasons.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

I l ike Felicia Zorn’s summary of how that go-nogo decision really has become ‘get with the program’ Teacher Support in the Digital-Blended Classroom. Growing up, my generation did not use verbs like ‘Google’ or proper nouns such as ‘Siri’. Or better yet, why should we integrate online learning into our classrooms ?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 23, 2020

I was really inspired and created my very own Bitmoji virtual school field trip to Disney World with some of our elementary teachers. It won’t take long at all to set up, because I made a Google Slides template you can copy and edit as you like. I believe this is such a fun and engaging way to close out the school year.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2017

Today Alice Keeler @alicekeeler shares the must-try new features of Google Classroom. She also teaches us how we can learn Google Classroom features and hacks over the summer (even without students.) A must listen for people using Chromebooks or Google Classroom. Want to hear another episode on Google Tools?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 26, 2020

I was really inspired and created my very own Bitmoji virtual school field trip to Disney World with some of our elementary teachers. It won’t take long at all to set up, because I made a Google Slides template you can copy and edit as you like. I believe this is such a fun and engaging way to close out the school year.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 15, 2020

Working Remotely with My Gifted Elementary Students. I met with my learners quickly on Friday, as so much was going on, and asked them to check in with a shared Google doc and our Google Classroom. I asked each of them to share their stories with me via a Google doc. maker-stations-home-pack Download.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2017

Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Google Glass mentioned on the show is no longer available for consumers but they do have Google Glass at Work for AR Work applications. Specifically he shares his favorite Augmented Reality (AR) instructional tool, Aurasma.

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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. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Learn More and Download Resources at The 5 Minute Lesson Plan. He remains the only classroom teacher to feature to this day… [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 18, 2017

Bill Selak @ billselak shares how he’s using Amazon’s Alexa via the Echo and Dot in the classroom. Download the transcript or scroll down to read an organized transcript on this page. Bitter Vision Award recipient, ISTE 2013 Emerging Leader, and a Google Certified Innovator. The Amazon Echo in the classroom.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 26, 2022

TARA is easy to set up with Google or Clever sign-on. 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. How does TARA help Special Education Teachers Streamline? Vetted and Reviewed Resources.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The post 30+ Ways to Use FREE Templates from Canva in Your Classroom (Part 1) – SULS0132 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Canva is FREE for teachers and students , and their templates are beautiful, user-friendly, and great for the classroom! 30+ Ways to Use FREE Templates from Canva in Your Classroom (Part 1).

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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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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 modules, which are available for download at no cost, can be presented in a classroom setting or at home.

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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. Now as a blogger, honestly, Diigo still has some of my favorite features for turning bookmarks into blog posts and Google Docs, however, many content creators are using Notion for tracking.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Kind Acts Take One Flyers – I’ve posted these flyers in my classroom to provide some suggestions on how students can be kind to their peers within the school. Feel free to download and use any of these flyers ( V1 , V2 , V3 , V4 ). The students are so excited some had their parents download the app.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2019

Eric Curts from Ctrl Alt Achieve From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Eric Curts @ ericcurts teaches us twenty-three ways to use Gsuite tools in our classroom. Subscribe to the Show Want some other cool Google Tools ideas? That’s all these Google tools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Specifically, I’ll mention features of Screencastify , the tool I recommend for students to use for Google Chrome or Chromebooks. (If 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. Bandwidth Savings when Uploading to Google Drive.

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