The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Is your classroom out of control? Today, classroom management expert, Linda Kardamis gives us a place to start. Go to coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol to learn more and sign up for this free webinar on classroom management.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Richard Byrne (Free Technology for Teachers), Monica Burns (Class Tech Tips), and I will be hosting a free webinar with Kids Discover Online on October 3 from 4:30-5:30 pm Eastern Time. In this webinar, we’ll cover: What is inquiry-based learning? Practical do’s and don’ts for inquiry-based learning in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 7, 2020

Kyle Pearce shares how to inspire math learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Math shouldn’t break your heart. Kyle Pearce, co-creator of mathmoments.com gives us a high-level view of how every math teacher can make math moments that matter. It should excite you and your students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Kimberly Mitchell talks about how we can promote inquiry in the classroom. From helping students to effectively generate questions to modeling curiosity, we have five practical ideas to bring inquiry into our classroom. Trevor MacKenzie: 5 Ideas to Bring the Inquiry Mindset into Your Classroom Today. Related Shows.

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Waterford

MARCH 5, 2024

Read on to discover the difference between phonics and phonological awareness, as well as how they’re connected. Plus, find school and classroom resources for teaching both skills to early elementary learners. Administrators, these make for a great resource to share with your educators.

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Waterford

MAY 31, 2022

Understanding the science of how children learn to read is a necessary component for creating well-rounded classroom instruction. Read on to learn more about the Simple View of Reading and how it can inform your classroom instruction—along with ten free activities to boost fundamental literacy skills for your students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Today’s Sponsor – Free Classroom Management Webinar: On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from classroom management expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Linda is in this podcast, however, all content in the show is hers and my own opinions.

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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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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. Ben demonstrated Pic Collage for us and discussed how to use the app to capture artifacts of learning. Tracy shared Chatterkid.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students. Families want their children to succeed but they don’t always know how to go about this. Post the PDF in your messaging app (Class Dojo, Remind), in a virtual classroom (Google Classroom, Schoology), or email to parents.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 9, 2023

By ETT Instructor Shawn O’Neill When I tell people that my first graders could not only code, but explain to others how to code, people look at me with disbelief. What they didn’t know was that they were also learning how to collaborate, how to persevere, how to problem solve, how to be resilient, and how to harness their creativity.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 4, 2020

Today’s Sponsor – Free Classroom Management Webinar: On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from classroom management expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit! Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

Key points: Very soon, districts must closely examine the edtech they use and compare it with budget realities How to ensure edtech ROI? We’re doing a lot of work around helping teachers to understand the different processes and what they need to do if they want to bring something into their 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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Waterford

MARCH 4, 2021

One study even found that when teachers focus on parent involvement, student achievement in the entire classroom improves.[14] Webinar Recording, November 2014. Parent Involvement and Children’s Academic and Social Development in Elementary School. These academic improvements aren’t just limited to one student, either.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

We have webinars, and we have one-one-one. So whether it’s elementary or district leadership or high school leadership, and they have these organic one-on-one conversations outside of their brick-and-mortar buildings, and outside their own (mentorship). What’s really exciting is we’re doing webinars about twice a month.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality (AR) programming app for classrooms. Metaverse has come a long way and is specifically focused on becoming an amazing AR app for classrooms with the new Collections feature. This blog post is sponsored by Metaverse.

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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. Pick some tools.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

Find some way, some moment to connect—especially with elementary students, but all your students really—because they’re challenged,” he says. We’re in Google Classroom now and I’m sending them things." To that last question, Sean Arnold, a STEM coach and special educator for the New York City Department of Education, has a suggestion.

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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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Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2023

In many classrooms, students demonstrate an enviable tech savviness as they easily navigate new applications with grace and little fear. The webinar, sponsored by Dell , offers advice and reflection on advancing students’ digital literacy skills. Need your computer hooked up to the projector? Ask a student.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In connection with the Science of Reading Virtual Summit , Waterford is sharing an article series exploring the science behind how students learn to read and what administrators can do to guide school and classroom strategies. Ongoing coaching support helps teachers convert what they have learned into daily instructional routines.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Recently, while discussing the next steps for schools this fall with two instructional designers in the webinar “10 Ways to Move Learning Forward”, we identified ten considerations for school. I’ve embedded the webinar below for you to review.) How to Reach Students Who Have Experienced Trauma.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2016

30+ ideas to improve learning with awesome classroom design From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. A well-designed classroom boosts student learning by as much as 16% (Barrett, Zhang, Davies, & Barrett 2015), but overdecorating is a distraction. Classroom Design Resources.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

— As kids and teens return to the classroom, some for the first time since the pandemic hit in 2020, parents and educators are concerned about how the children will interact with each other and their teachers. Renton, Wash. My students’ test score growth doubled each time they tested.”

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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. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm. Topics include: Pick a theme.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 8, 2019

As an international consultant, Sherry draws from her rich experience at various levels of public education–teaching elementary school, being an administrator in a high school of 1,300 students, working as a state consultant, and creating and facilitating virtual courses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

In today’s show, I share my latest thinking on helping students understand how to discern truth from fiction and other important topics for being safe and wise in today’s modern world. Free Digital Citizenship Webinar Recording] 9 Key P’s of Digital Citizenship. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses. Donor’s Choose.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 21, 2020

To that end, his company built a new software tool designed for classroom use and piloted it in five school districts — including the massive Clark County School District serving Las Vegas and its suburbs — in the 2019-20 school year. 30 minutes per week — recommended time students spend on classroom-based Khan Academy tool.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 22, 2020

Bitmoji classrooms have become a bit of a craze. Then I provide each of my learners (I only have 12 of them) with a Google Slide template, Build Your Own Bitmoji Classroom , developed by @HollyClarkEdu and @themerrillsedu. To learn how to create bitmojis for your learners, see this post by Matt Miller, [link]. They loved them.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The program will utilize federal funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title II and feature CORE’s Online Elementary Reading Academy (OERA), as well as individualized coaching sessions for each participating teacher. Visit NWEA.org to learn more about how we’re partnering with educators to help all kids learn. Portland, Ore.,

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms, during hybrid instruction, and in virtual settings. This may include group onboardings, webinars, PD sessions, lesson plans, and prebuilt examples.

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Waterford

AUGUST 18, 2023

Find Expert-Led Strategies That Work for Your School Visit the Waterford webinars page to learn from educational experts like Candra Morris , Dr. Jenni Torres , Julie Christensen , and others on topics that include: Fostering Family Engagement Teaching with the Science of Reading Understanding the Six Literacy Strands And more! Nokali, N.E.E.,

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Tom Murray

APRIL 21, 2017

Here’s what a few educational leaders have shared about the book: “…Learning Transformed is both a compelling manifesto for the schools our children need now and an inspirational blueprint for how to bring them about.” – Sir Ken Robinson. “In We hope to see you on our live webinar on June 12th! Interested?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

One of my favorites is from Kate Wagner, principal of Red Mill Elementary, who says, “ We are no longer teaching to the middle.” 2) Video - Personalizing Learning at Oregon High School Learn how Oregon High School in Oregon, Wisconsin uses technology to personalize the learning experience. Know that we are cheering you on!

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2016

Singapore Math publisher Marshall Cavendish Education has introduced a new, professional development webinar series for teachers of grades K-5 scheduled throughout August. Back-2-School with Math webinars support any math curriculum or classroom style. Webinars are available at multiple times in August, starting on Thurs.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

School leaders trying to make decisions about whether and how to reopen physical classrooms this fall are feeling the absence of useful statistics acutely. Called the COVID-19 School Response Dashboard , it asks elementary and secondary schools and districts throughout the U.S. percent for staff. percent for staff.

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