The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. Digital Equity: How to Understand The Problems Facing #Edtech. The post 3 Ways to Stress Less in Today’s Classroom appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2019

Connie Hamilton on Episode 495 To create a classroom culture of inquiry, we can follow these five techniques. Connie Hamilton, author of Hacking Questions: 11 Answers That Create a Culture of Inquiry in Your Classroom. To create a classroom culture of inquiry, we can follow these five techniques.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Fast forward 10 years, and now thousands of scholars in our district are learning to code in elementary school using engaging, hands-on tools like Ozobots , Lego Spike , and VR Labs–and that’s just where their tech journeys begin. We also have Chromebooks for every student and 3D printers and interactive whiteboards in our classrooms.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 19, 2024

I’ve really enjoyed the time I’ve spent in schools training teachers on the Finding Flow Solutions curriculum , and helping teachers reimagine student engagement in their classrooms. Join us live in February to explore: A radical re-imagination of student engagement: what could be possible in your classroom? for teachers.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Classroom Activities to Build Verbal Communication Skills. Communication activities for the classroom don’t have to be as intimidating as standing up in front of everyone and giving a speech. As they listen, teachers can also show students how to be judgment-free listeners.

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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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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). A secondary goal has been facilitating a transition from blended instruction to blended learning. I loved this activity for so many reasons.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

As a practitioner I am always looking to learn how to better assist educators at all grade levels. Superintendent Scott Rocco provided me with a great opportunity to not only work with teachers in his district, but to also push me outside my comfort zone, which has always been secondary education.

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Waterford

JULY 6, 2020

How Is Parent Empowerment Different From Family Involvement? You may already be familiar with parent involvement and engagement, or listening to and working with parents in the classroom. When parents involve themselves in the classroom, for example, their students are more likely to express self-confidence and a motivation to learn.[11]

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Christie Thompson – Bio as Submitted Christie Thompson, School Counselor A native Arkansan, I relocated to Sherman, Texas, to begin my 20-year teaching career and was awarded New Secondary Teacher of the Year for the district. I then taught English in Plano ISD and earned my Master’s degree in English from SMU.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

For edtech to fulfill this potential, school system leaders need to better understand how to center equity in edtech-related decisions. How to Center Equity in Edtech Guidance At the core of this systems guide is a focus on equity. Schools often think about digital equity in terms of access to devices, the internet, and tools.

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

Conversations around the benefits of esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, but recently, the conversation has expanded to include elementary esports, too. It is incredibly powerful when the classroom is flipped and students have an opportunity to share their passions and expertise with their teacher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2021

In today’s show, Liesl McConchie shares how to help students get their brains ready to learn from the moment they walk into the classroom. Learn How to Prepare the Brain to Teach Math with Liesl McConchie. When students come into your math class, are they ready to learn? Is their brain in a ready state?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

They know how to do distance learning. In this session, we’ll share where we are now, emotional trauma and learning, how effective distance learning compares to face to face learning, how to take your class online, accessibility and equity, assessment, and project-based learning. She received her M.Ed.

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: Why should schools care about diversity in the classroom? Schools embrace diversity in the classroom when they acknowledge these differences by prioritizing inclusivity. These dialogues can provide a framework for understanding how existing systems and policies can cause inequitable outcomes.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

In a series of blogs, I’ll be exploring each thinking routine and providing suggestions for how teachers across grade levels can harness the power of these thinking routines with students. Using See, Think, Wonder at the Elementary Level Science Exploration: Use this routine during nature walks or while exploring the schoolyard.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2022

This is a major shift as the district’s existing preschool program is typically served from one portable classroom at several elementary school sites. We collaborated with the district over the course of a year to outline their needs and vision for how they’d like to serve their community.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2017

We’ll also be giving away of their book Blended Vocabulary for K12 Classrooms: Harnessing the Power of Digital tools and Direct Instruction and you can enter by clicking here and following the instructions. How modeling vocabulary acquisition is important. How to Use Vocabulary Builder on Your Kindle Paperwhite.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools are now using a hybrid classroom model, with some students attending virtually and others in person. The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater.

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Digital Promise

MAY 9, 2023

However, according to the Edtech Genome Project , 85 percent of edtech spending may be wasted on tools that are either a poor fit or not implemented properly [in classrooms]. There are several ways to source this information, including surveys, classroom observations and walkthroughs, or the use of third-party tools that aggregate usage data.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Things are certainly changing in classrooms, schools, and districts, as edtech tools, digital learning resources, and instructional strategies evolve to meet the needs of every learner. From cybersecurity and STEM learning to AI and professional development, every aspect of education is set to see new advances in 2024.

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EdNews Daily

JANUARY 4, 2020

From elementary school instructors to college enrollment managers, many education professionals were inspired by teachers as students. As a teacher, this includes leading a classroom. Here are just a few positions for which a master’s or doctoral degree can prepare you: Teacher (elementary, secondary or higher education).

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Waterford

MARCH 4, 2021

One study even found that when teachers focus on parent involvement, student achievement in the entire classroom improves.[14] Analysis of Parental Involvement and Self-Esteem on Secondary School Students in Kieni West Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya. These academic improvements aren’t just limited to one student, either. Bachman, H.J.,

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

Here’s a look at some of the latest research, thoughts, and strategies, directly from classroom experts and industry veterans: In districts across the country, educators are continuing to support students with post-pandemic learning recovery. Here are 4 simple steps to help educators begin implementing the science of reading.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools, two pre-K schools, and seven secondary schools. For example, a kindergarten lesson on algorithms is integrated into “how to” procedures for a fire drill. It’s no exaggeration to say that computational thinking plays a part in all of them.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

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. in Secondary Education from Ball State University.

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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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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

One challenge school administrators face is how to keep funding in their districts, especially as enrollment in public schools continues to decline. And, right now, school administrators have access to a time-sensitive resource to help create these programs – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 17, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Work-based learning is providing a way for school and district leaders to increase the relevance and value of secondary education, while also offering opportunities for the practice and application of new skills in supportive environments.

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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. A former deputy headteacher, he has been teaching for 27 years working in some of the most challenging secondary schools in London. Ross McGill gives us a better way. Twitter: @ TeacherToolkit.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2018

Mike Lawrence, a current organizer of the longest running student media festival in the country, shares how to set up and run your own media festival. With a big hat tip to our mutual friend Hall Davidson who started this event, we learn the ins and outs of student media festival and how you can “steal” their ideas and run your own!

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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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Waterford

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Classrooms in the United States are more diverse—culturally and linguistically—than ever before.[15] Culturally responsive teaching encompasses little steps like adding diverse books in your classroom library , as well as larger ones like adjusting your curriculum to include voices from marginalized communities.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2018

Nationally, English learners (ELs) make up nearly 10 percent of PK-12 classrooms and almost 15 percent of urban classrooms, and these numbers are on the rise. Many supports are available for ELs (bilingual programs, SIOP, SEI), but the elementary science materials available are disproportionately directed toward grade-level readers.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Digital learning is a critical component of what happens in today’s classrooms. While your students, who have grown up in the Information Age and think they already know everything, any classroom teacher knows that our students need help more than they think.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 19, 2023

Indeed, the way that the 250 secondary school teachers in this study taught didn’t differ that much between math and English. Teachers observed their colleagues and filled out surveys on how frequently teachers were doing various instructional activities. educators on how to spend their class time. “I

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