The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2021

In today’s episode, Ross McGill, shares his powerful 5 minute lesson plan format that the UK Department of Education has listed as a best practice for teacher effectiveness and time savings. 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.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2023

Key points: Adopting collaborative edtech tools creates a dynamic classroom environment Students often are more engaged when teachers take on a guiding role rather than a purely instructive one What’s been lacking in education up to now? But I’m not referring to Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, quizzes, or virtual breakout rooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2021

Jal Mehta from the Harvard School of Education Shares How From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Pear Fair is happening Wednesday, July 28th and I’ll be presenting 8 Ways to Engage Every Learner along with many other fantastic educators. Sponsor: Pear Deck.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 22, 2023

Science posters for classroom is the topic of our blog post today! Science education is more than just textbooks and lectures; it’s about igniting curiosity, fostering a love for exploration, and building a deep understanding of the world around us. Research supports the effectiveness of visual aids in education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It draws on a student’s prior knowledge to build connections among new concepts and creates a visual reference by which students learn to compare attributes and examples. Use the Frayer Model in secondary language classes to gain a multi-layered appreciation of the word being discussed by writing everything in the second language.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

A secondary goal has been facilitating a transition from blended instruction to blended learning. Herein lies the key to the practical use of flex spaces in education. My visits to this school have been inspiring as I have seen the future of education in the present. Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2024

Tips for creating effective educational prompts. I'm the final authority in the classroom and will be grading their work according to what I've taught them. AI can help but feedback from peers who are also in the classroom is helpful. Choose a number to continue chat: How can I make the assignment more engaging for students?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2019

Darrian Tanner on Episode 471 of the 10-Minute Teacher I talked to my son, and he says that when a teacher has excellent classroom management, it means he can learn, and when they don’t, it means chaos and stress for everybody. This school year will mark ten years of teaching secondary ed ELA. ”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

With these big picture stats and stories coming from the classroom, teachers need advice on helping students develop reading stamina. If you're working with struggling readers in grades 6-12 try Literal and use the code coolcatteacher to set up a free educator account to get started. Is reading stamina a need in today's classroom?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Here are a few specific predictions about what that could look like in 2024 for policymakers, schools and districts, educators, and publishers. Policymakers When it comes to policymakers, much of the action related to the science of reading in the coming year is likely to be at the state level.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2019

Let’s look at some features that make Urkund an excellent alternative that educators should try. I tested Urkund inside Google Classroom, however it integrates with most modern Learning Management systems including Blackboard, Moodle, and more. Urkund only partners with secondary districts and post-secondary education institutions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses. Donor’s Choose. Jody Green.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This is a podcast for all education trailblazers seeking the cutting edge of professional growth. As educators, there are many new options opening up to us that will help improve our classrooms and make our professional development more accessible and available via our mobile devices. You’ll be glad you did.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

Once everyone is seated in their new station, I refer to the assigned seating chart to ensure students sit in the correct seats at the student-led collaboration and independent stations. Students at the independent station are directed to log into Google Classroom, put on headphones, and play a breathing exercise/meditation video.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

For over 30 years, Advancement Courses has been a leader in professional development, providing expertly-crafted, classroom-applicable courses to thousands of teachers across the country. They offer over 200 graduate-level courses in 19 different subject areas covering both foundational topics and emerging trends in K-12 education.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

Metacognition, often referred to as “thinking about thinking,” is a cognitive skill that empowers learners to reflect on their thought processes, learning strategies, and understanding of a concept or subject. At its core, the routine starts with the fundamental act of “seeing.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

It is time to move forward in education. 10 Ways to Move Forward: Learning Gaps, SEL, and Practical Tips to Take Your Classroom Further Post-Pandemic. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

Santha Walters uses drones in her English classroom to teach writing, collaboration and more. Learn how she does it, what standards she teaches, and technical issues of working with drones in the classroom. This Thursday, April 4 at 2pm ET/11 am PT join me for 12 Tips for Building Your Digital Classroom sponsored by PowerSchool.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2022

We all need classroom management tips and first-day back stations are one of those you can use any time of the year. Right now, this is more important than ever as classrooms return from quarantine, teachers handoff substitute teachers, students come back to school from spring break, or a classroom may get off track and need a fresh start.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Never stop learning!

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2022

Through his current role, his experience teaching middle school science for over a decade and his work teaching future educators as an adjunct professor at East Tennessee State University, Bowen sees this as a glaring need across the educational landscape. “If Before the pandemic, educators in the U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 16, 2019

So, for Thought Leader Thursday, today, we’d like to challenge you to consider if you have areas to improve in your classroom relating to students of a different ethnic background from your own. corridor as an ELA Instructional Coach, Language Arts Department Chair, Secondary Language Arts teacher, professor and compliance specialist.

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Waterford

JULY 21, 2022

One of the best ways to set up students for lifelong success is by involving their families in their educational journey. Learn why family engagement matters and how to encourage it in your classroom from the first day of school onward. If possible, add a class syllabus or list of classroom rules (depending on which grade you teach).[7]

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2022

Educator shortages continue to be a top concern for many. And the trend of teachers leaving the classroom is unlikely to reverse course anytime soon. Perhaps more distressing, Black and Hispanic/Latino educators—already underrepresented in the classroom—indicated an early departure at even higher rates than their White counterparts.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 29, 2023

House of Representatives introduced an education bill that would slash almost $15 billion from Title I funding, which supports our highest-need students. Our SAP services are available to all students, including those referred for use or possession of substance-related items and those who tell counselors they want help quitting.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 8, 2021

Whether you’re a remote instruction beginner, a seasoned expert, a college professor, or a secondary education teacher, it’s critical that your students not only understand what plagiarism is, but also have the tools to build critical thinking skills to produce original work in a remote learning environment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2019

You can take courses on helpful topics like classroom management, teacher wellness, education technology, special education classes and more. Advancement Courses is flexible and lets you work at your own pace to create things to improve your classroom. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. Pat Yongpradit, in his role with Code.org is also working with the TeachAI initiative. I'm so excited.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2019

Prepare for your classroom for the fall with one of two free webinars from Linda Kardamis, select a free class on classroom management or one on Respectful, Responsible and Engaged Students in this series targeted to Christian educators who teach in any school setting. in Administration of Justice.

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Edsurge

JUNE 30, 2016

Over the past few years, “efficacy” has entered the edtech lexicon as a word commonly used to reference whether or not edtech is driving student learning. But as educators and edtech companies look to track the most effective tools and practices, two big questions are at the fore: How do we measure technology’s effectiveness?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Use should be appropriate, tied to classroom content areas, and guided. Click Here Sponsor This week's guest Debbie Tannenbaum, an ISTE Certified Educator, author, blogger, and speaker, offers schools and districts a wealth of expertise.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Sponsor : PowerSchool has fantastic a fantastic K12 Academic Leaders Webinar Series at coolcatteacher.com/PowerSchoolWebinar including my “Digital Dozen: 12 Tips for Building Your Digital Classroom” and an upcoming webinar on “Best Practices for a Balanced Assessment System.”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If you work in education in 2020, you are making tough decisions about how to best reach and teach your learners in the midst of a global pandemic. By contrast, children who have the most support at home can make more progress in asynchronous online learning environments, which adds new dimensions to existing educational inequities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

Learn about her transformation into a global educator because her students got excited and led the way. Books to Africa and My Personal Transformation to a Global Educator. Julie: Well, I am very passionate about the fact that I think that all children should have equal access to education. But that’s not all. Listen Now.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 11, 2023

In the diverse educational landscape of the United States, the question of “how much do teachers make in the USA?” With a wide array of schools, curricula, and teaching methods, teachers’ salary figures can vary significantly across states and levels of education. is the topic of our blog post today!

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Some educators place a share of the blame on calculus courses, which can push out otherwise interested students. The educators sat through lectures on pedagogy, the finer points of math and how to apply it to actual biological problems. A room of educators gets schooled on the rigors of mathematical modeling in the life sciences.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The education system is undergoing a huge shift in daily structures and processes as a result of the pandemic. Students and educators have been affected by the huge changes to daily life, including distancing from friends and wider support groups, and family members losing jobs or income. What is Social Emotional Learning?

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