The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Want to show your cursor on the iPad screen? There’s a trick for these things and more on the iPad. Today, Tony Vincent shares six ideas every iPad teacher needs to know. iPad Magic: 6 Ideas Every iPad Teacher Needs to Know. In one hand, I’m manipulating the iPad, and the other I’m pointing at the screen.

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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

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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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2019

A Look Inside Amanda’s Library at Meadow View Elementary Amanda Johnson – Bio As Submitted Amanda Johnson is the media specialist at Meadow View Elementary in Henry County, Virginia. Amanda strives to be an innovative educator in a 1:1 iPad school, embracing the wide array of technology available in the media center.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

She shares her thoughts on innovation and how to stay motivated when you’re exhausted. Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning – One of my favorite books for teachers who use iPads with young children. Listen Now.

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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. Perhaps you’re wondering how more than 150 apps can be inside one? The Really Good Stuff ?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 28, 2017

Today Justin Kamp @kampmiltonmusic Kids can learn to make music with iPads and technology. Technotunes and how to use them. Want to hear another episode about iPads and edtech. Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen share awesome apps for iPads in the elementary classroom. 21st-century music appreciation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. We do a lot of work with Scratch Junior , a free app on iPads and things. Instead of having students write down responses and being told how mathematics works, they’re getting a chance to sort of construct that knowledge by using these tools. And its free! Listen Now.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

This path seemed like the best way to blend his love of linguistics with his interest in teaching — that is, until he took a job as a paraprofessional at an elementary school in his hometown of Corona, California. CGU has a teacher residency program that let him stay in the elementary school he was already in.

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EdTechTeam

JULY 20, 2017

Last Wednesday, Tracy Purdy , Ben Friesen, Angela Gadtke and I had a blast sharing resources for using iPads in the elementary classroom on our Teaching & Learning Team's monthly webinar. Angela went over some tips for getting started with iPads and then dove into Seesaw. Tracy shared Chatterkid.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively? And how much is too much? Use should be appropriate, tied to classroom content areas, and guided.

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EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 31, 2016

My elementary faculty impressed me with their ability to use these 21st-century robots in a variety of subject areas including language arts and humanities. Here are four examples of how A. The teacher placed a SPRK robot on the ground and paired it with an iPad via Bluetooth. At first, we used them in math and science.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. Minecraft in the Classroom.

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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. Recently, I hosted a webinar (embedded above) with some Augmented Reality Teaching enthusiasts who had a lot to say about AR, how to teach with it, and where they think it’s going in the future. How does AR work in 3D Bear?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Popular mobile devices may come and go, but the iPad has remained a hit in the K-12 classroom. But even though they’re in schools, our work with teachers has led us to understand that while many of them would like to use iPads meaningfully in their classrooms, they can’t because of time, access, and training.

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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 Mobile Native

MAY 11, 2014

Only One iPad in the Classroom? iPad Apps Separated by Subject Area 3. iPad and iPod Resources 4. The 55 Best Free Educational Apps for iPad 5. 15 Literacy Apps to Create Books on the iPad 6. 23 Ways to Use the iPad in a PBL Classroom 7. Middle School iPad Apps 8. iPad Livebinder 21.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

Technology includes the iPads toddlers play on, the smartphones we use to guide our days, the apps that turn our lights on and off–or start our car. STEM-trained students understand how to look at the forest and find the particular tree. Elementary-age students think this is true, but something happens between 4th and 8th grade.

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MSEDTechie

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Each year, I am seeing more and more students entering elementary school with technology knowledge greater than ever before. Our elementary students now, have never had a time in their lives where technology wasn''t present. One device our students are using more each day are iPads. Not sure how to get started?

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

The post How to Find the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Finding the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom! The App Store is NOT the best place to find apps for your classroom. The best way to find apps is to connect and learn from other teachers using apps in their classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Snow Horse Elementary was not one of them. A few district administrators and I visited classrooms in March 2019. After the session was completed, a team of second-grade teachers stayed after to begin planning on how to implement what they learned immediately. We saw personalization in every classroom.

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wwwatanabe

AUGUST 10, 2012

We are starting our second year of having iPads in our elementary classrooms, our Title I CCJH classrooms, and some of our AJHS classrooms. We''ve created a list of tips for managing the equipment in our classrooms. Make sure you only use the cart that your iPads are dedicated to.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Learn how to get results. Hear Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s top iPad apps for the elementary classroom. How to Use Padlet: A Fantastic Tool for Teaching by Vicki Davis. How to Use Padlet: A Fantastic Tool for Teaching by Vicki Davis. Creating Elementary Portfolios with SeeSaw. Listen Now.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 21, 2018

Today’s learners need to know how to ask and answer their own questions. They stay organized on their iPads. Now that students understand how to generate good research questions, I step back and let them choose a topic of choice to research. The post Research Skills in the Elementary Classroom appeared first on EdTechTeam.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Many students enter kindergarten with a basic knowledge of digital devices like iPads and smartphones, but this rarely includes the use of a mouse. These are not intuitive, starting with how to hold the mouse. The moment before students grab ahold of that round little device, teach them how to use it. But you’d be wrong.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 11, 2015

All of our elementary instructors have taught in K-5 classrooms at some point in their careers. For that reason, we’ve put together a great set of workshops specific to elementary classrooms. Technology in the Elementary Classroom: July 20-22 in Boston – with Suzy Brooks.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2017

He also shares how flexible seating should go with more student voice and choice in their learning. Prepare to have your mind shift about how we sit in classrooms today! Getting Rid of Cemetery Style Steating in the Classroom with Bill Selak. VICKI: Happy Wonderful Classroom Wednesday.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Book Creator has long been a favorite app on the iPad, and now it’s available for Google Chrome. Students who use Chromebooks, PCs, Macs, iPads, or any other device can now create books with this versatile, easy-to-use app. Each classroom gets 40 free books. How Does Book Creator Work? Post sponsored by Book Creator.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Trevor Muir crafts his classroom around a story. He uses the “hero’s journey” to make his classroom more epic. The goal is to make his classroom more epic and I think he has succeeded! Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Create an Epic Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

It has replaced my use of iMovie in the classroom with my students because it is more robust. I’ll also dive into some of the features that have me most excited as a classroom teacher. Here’s how. For these reasons, gridlines are a must-use in my classroom. AUTO OR “PRO” AUTO. One app… any device.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2017

However, what we really should be striving to develop are self-sufficient classrooms where students are driving the learning. To solve this and other reading-related issues, the district turned to technology to support our teachers in the classroom. As teachers and administrators, our goal is compliance.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. In today’s show, Michael gives us five simple ideas for implementing game-based learning in your classroom. Today’s Give Away Contests! Adventure Paths.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

For educators, the new school year is a prime time to set technology-related goals for their district, school or classroom. . Here’s how. Explore offerings in the Google App Hub for educators or features in Google Classroom, Calendar and other G Suite apps. There is not a discussion on what is working in the classroom.” .

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. Leah: Well, some of the best tools that I’ve used in the classroom are those that simply enhance the student’s voice. So we use the Paper 53 app on our iPads. Tools to enhance student voice. I really got into that.

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wwwatanabe

MARCH 15, 2012

This was our first year with iPads in the elementary classrooms, purchased with Title funding. How I see them used in the classrooms After Tony Vincent helped us get started, we''ve become more comfortable with using them, and we''re at the point where we were figuring out new ways to use them.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Successful tech pilots enhance learning, build excitement around new initiatives, and subject classroom technology to rigorous, data-based testing. At the end of the school year, your district should come away with a clear understanding of the value of technology in the classroom. Talk to other districts to determine best practices.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

For the entire school year, she moved about our dining room with her school-issued iPad, standing at the table, sitting on the floor, laying on her belly, taking movement breaks as she pleased. It’s Time for All Schools to Learn How to Support Neurodivergence At the start of this school year, there were about 7.3

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