The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

Do you have students at many grade levels in your classroom? eSpark is a free no-prep solution that teachers of math and reading at the elementary level need to try. I recommend that Math and Language Arts teachers of elementary-aged students check out eSpark. Do you find it hard to differentiate? What is a Quest?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Reading instruction can be challenging when a teacher has many different ability levels in her classroom. Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. Dr. Robb has written more than 25 books on reading but also takes 3-4 months each school year as a classroom teacher. eSpark is free forever for teachers.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

At Val Verde Unified School District, Darren Crist’s classroom was the first with a 3D printer. “I They came back already knowing how to use programs and what it can do and can’t do,” says Crist, a special education teacher at the district’s elementary school. I told my kids it was coming. We went on Christmas break.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Educators desperately want and need support. Without a doubt, this will be and has been, more time consuming for educators. There are many strategies that educators were implementing well before the pandemic that hold more value now. The elementary teachers are also using both Seesaw and Canvas to promote voice.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today's show, we talk to 15-year educator Randi Ahrndt about encouraging kids to get excited about writing as we discuss interactive writing strategies and one of the best free tools for teaching writing. Discover how to encourage creativity and self-expression in your classroom for all grades. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 24, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Discover how educator Ezera Washington achieved a remarkable 91% proficiency rate in ELA assessments within a single academic year, raising her students test scores by 40%. Parental Involvement: Engage parents as partners to extend learning beyond the classroom.

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Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

Almost 2,000 are English language learners and over 2,200 are in the Special Education program. To help all students focus and succeed during digital learning, PUSD adopted Hparas classroom management solution ten years ago. The district is 1:1 Chromebooks, and learners are online for classroom activities day to day.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 21, 2021

I love visiting classrooms around the country to not only support but to see educators in action. Recently I visited the district where I met with each school to visit classrooms and see how they were progressing with personalized learning. Little did I know that my visit to Red Cliffs Elementary was going to blow my socks off.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 20, 2025

Keep reading for 5 reasons computer labs still matteror if you’re exploring ways to reimagine your space, check out ViewSonic Educations EdTech-rich 3D Campus for inspiration! Far from outdated, computer labs are being reimagined to support the kind of learning todays classrooms demand. Heres why they still matter.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I was part of a cohort of about 100 first-year educators, all united by a common mission: to serve under-resourced and underserved schools. Entering the classroom for the first time, I was filled with hope and passion, believing I could make a positive difference. By the time our two-year commitment ended, only 64 of us remained.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

Entrepreneurship education benefits students from all socioeconomic backgrounds because it teaches kids to think outside the box and nurtures unconventional talents and skills. But elementary school-age kids do have the natural curiosity, imagination, drive, and ability to come up with innovative ways to change the world for the better.

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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 blocked?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 17, 2020

Alice Keeler and Vicki Davis demo both sides of Google Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As so many of us schools are having to move quickly to Google Classroom, Alice Keeler sat down with me recently to do what we’re calling a “duo demo.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2020

For synchronous classrooms From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In addition to a learning management system (LMS), students need to know how to learn in an online synchronous classroom. Educators need to establish protocols and systems for this as well. How do they engage?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. 5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field since 2002.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Figjam is part of the Adobe Figma suite of tools and is free for educators and their students. Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? How do you set up a Figma/ Figjam education account? What is Figjam?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How are you doing, educators? Today will be a refreshing encouragement for educators everywhere. This is a great show for teachers to see balance and encouragement so they can be their best in the classroom. Are you stressed? With a Ph.D.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive in!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 18, 2020

Dig into flipping your classroom and how it looks when you teach effectively in an online classroom. Listen to Kate Baker Talk about How We Can Flip Our Classrooms from a Distance Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Practical Strategies for Flipping Your Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Lesson Plans that Teach Gratitude From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Whatever your activities for November and Thanksgiving, I’ve got some ideas to inspire gratitude in your classroom. You can also encourage parents to join in this activity and educate them on this. The lowest have.36

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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. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

Sixteen types of games, Google Classroom and LMS compatibility and auto-grading From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This week, I began using Educaplay to make fun classroom learning games for my students. This week, I put my word bank in the description in my Google Classroom assignment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How I teach students to be effective learners in an online classroom. This episode is an audio version of my presentation to students about how to be effective learners in an online classroom. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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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

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! This episode is more than just a podcast; it's a glimpse into the future of education with AI. Today I'm talking about how I'm using AI in my classroom.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

Years ago I brought board games into my classroom. The kids could remain on Google Meet while they played and discussed multiplayer games such as Among Us, Fortnite Creative mode (I couldn’t ethically agree to violent games in a classroom setting), Roblox, and Rocket League. As a kid growing up, I loved board games.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. In this blog post, you’ll discover ten topics that can help you improve your online or blended classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2022

When I grew up, teachers ran the classroom and parents stepped back, but a lot has changed in thirty years. Most schools are again open, but parents found that their children learn better when education is a three-legged stool: Parents, teachers, and kids. If you aren’t an educator, many of the tips below will still apply.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this uplifting episode, we're joined by Todd Nesloney, a seasoned educator and advocate for authentic leadership in schools. This conversation is a must-listen if you've ever questioned your worth or impact as an educator. So sign up today.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2020

I hold a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, earned at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. My Master’s Degree was earned at the University of South Dakota in the area of Educational Administration. The 10 Minute Teacher only has several advertorials a year, but all editorial content is my own.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). Topics include but not limited to: Flipped Classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 7, 2022

Not only do educators need to understand effective graphic design, we need to teach it. Sadie Lewis helps educators understand and teach graphic design in this quick, helpful show full of graphic design resources for educators. Free Educator Wellness Toolkit. Educator wellness is now more important than ever.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2021

Today we discuss ways that any classroom can talk about sustainability and caring for the environment, no matter the political landscape of your community or school. In May, there will be a teacher orientation on how to use the companion educational curriculum. Caring for our earth is a focus of Earth Day. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Video and Infographic From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers are moving from face to face classrooms to online classrooms quickly. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa. She received her M.Ed.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

Over the course of many years, my work with Wells Elementary School provided a foundation that I pull from to this very day. The key is to find strategic ways to use it as a means to improve learning, something that is emphasized in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. Keep in mind that there are many ways to set up this model.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

At the beginning of the school year, I find that by asking students to share their stories — either by creating an About Me or participating in some icebreakers — it helps build the essential relationships in our classrooms. Read more: Teaching SEL skills in online education. Here are some options to explore: Buncee.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As a preschool teacher with five years of experience at Emerson Elementary School, I understand the challenges new educators face. I am excited to share my knowledge of incorporating technology into the classroom and hope that it provides you with the support and inspiration you need.

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