User Generated Education

JULY 12, 2020

I am planning to do anti-racist activities with my elementary students (5th and 6th graders) this coming fall. The activities I plan to do (can be completed using social distancing) with my students include: Introduction Using Bitmoji Classroom Antiracist Children’s Talking Books I Am Poem Make a Podcast or Write a Song Quilt.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 30, 2017

In addition to connecting students to an online audience, I also invite community members, parents, and other students into our classroom regularly. I realize presenting for an actual audience is a daunting task, but it is also a crucial life skill. It was interesting to see them prepare for this presentation. They were nervous.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Figjam is a cool, flexible, fun, collaborative space for student projects, presentations, and collaborations. Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? Figjam: How Do You Use Figjam in the Classroom Today.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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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. This often presents a challenge for them and their teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Rayna Freedman inspires her elementary students with a spy-themed classroom experience that runs throughout the year. Learn how she does it and why in this fun Wonderful Classroom Wednesday. She’s also included a copy of her presentation that she gives on how she does this in the show notes. Listen to the Show.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Each week a master math teacher from Math Amigos comes to my GT classroom for an hour to present conceptual math problems. A few weeks ago he presented a problem that included chess knight moves. I love doing physical computing in my classroom and have discussed the benefits in [link].

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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 welcomed in schools?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 7, 2021

Title: Teacher Mental Health: Proactive Remedies For The Elementary Classroom Teacher. Presenter: Donald Perras , Ph.D. He’s assisted educators in a wide variety of schools and organizations; he can quickly analyze your school’s classroom management needs and develop an effective training plan tailored to address them.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The elementary teachers are also using both Seesaw and Canvas to promote voice. The elementary school has also upped their game as of late. The math department at Corinth High school has been using the flipped approach with Bitmoji classrooms as well as self-paced programs with a great deal of success.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 25, 2023

Ice breaker activities for elementary students is the topic of our post today! Over the years, I’ve implemented numerous icebreaker activities in my own classroom, witnessing firsthand the profound impact they have in breaking down walls and fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and mutual understanding.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Math posters for classroom are the topic of our blog post today f you’re like me, you know how game-changing a well-placed poster can be for engaging students and reinforcing key concepts. From the colorful and boho-chic to the elegantly simple, I’ve got options for every classroom aesthetic. Fear not, fellow educators!

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Digital Promise

MAY 26, 2017

Unlike traditional elementary schools where students have one teacher that teaches them all five topics, students at Hook Elementary belong to pods where they rotate between three teachers who teach Reading and Social Studies, Writing, and Math and Science. She said, “Collaborating with my partners is the best part.

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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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Digital Promise

JANUARY 20, 2022

How can teachers develop a practice of creativity and stay inspired in their classrooms? The webinar, hosted by Digital Promise as part of HP and Microsoft’s Reinvent the Classroom initiative, highlights four strategies for encouraging creativity in students and how they stay creative in their own work: Practice a growth mindset.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). Mixing education and entertainment in the classroom. So here are a few ideas on how you can use edtech to bring edutainment into the classroom and create a fun and inspiring learning experience for students: 1. Video classes.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The advent of interactive large-format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard transformed the classroom. Interactive Whiteboards: A History.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Today Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr teaches children to use thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard’s Project Zero , she is applying and using the methods in classrooms and with teachers. Learn some thinking routines and how to apply these valuable techniques in your classroom. What are thinking routines?

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Since I know how much my learners love Among Us , I did an internet search for its use in classroom settings. Here is the slide deck I used with my upper elementary gifted students: Here is the link to the presentation – [link] if you want to use it. You will need to make a copy if you want to use it as is or adapt it.

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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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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

Technology is present in kids’ worlds now more than ever before. I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. Being in an elementary classroom, it is hard to help students understand how their digital habits affect themselves and others.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences nationwide. 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.

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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). My visits to this school have been inspiring as I have seen the future of education in the present. There are several variations on this method: 1.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

My experience in this area began over three years ago, thanks to having the opportunity to coach teachers and administrators at Wells Elementary School. Their influence can be seen and heard in my writing, presentations, workshops, and work with other schools. Ownership of learning shouldn’t just be for students. Challenge accepted!

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Waterford

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Plus, read on to the end for recommendations on the best books about Native American people and communities to read with elementary students. Looking for ways to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with your elementary school students? How to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in School. We Are Still Here!

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2020

In order to prepare, we need to consider how this experience may have changed our students: How have elementary learners grown through this experience, and how do we as educators adapt to meet their new needs? Many parents at my elementary school have shared that their child uses technology better than they do.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In most classrooms today, students are seen working together in small groups, perhaps in learning stations in the classroom, and taking a more active role in learning. After researching student engagement and motivation, mostly because I was having some challenges in my classroom two years ago, I decided to try new ideas.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

They certainly do, especially at the lower elementary level. While present challenges still remain in the form of time and a focus on standardized test scores, we must look for opportunities to honor students' voices and help them develop the competencies to engage in work that matters. Change is hard.

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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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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The discussion about learning and what constitutes “good learning” is almost always couched in the context of a classroom. Yet today’s students have more access to information and resources beyond the classroom than any prior generation. Is this learning less powerful than the learning that happens in a classroom?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom. It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. “It Integrate into the Wider Classroom. jena.passut_7651. Thu, 04/12/2018 - 10:58.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Image credit: [link] The other day I had the unique challenge and opportunity of working with elementary teachers in the Spotswood School District. Below is the list of tools presented: Padlet - Create an online wall of virtual, multimedia post-it notes with your students Kahoot - game-based digital pedagogy Plickers – No tech, no problem!

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2021

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Explore the ways that our present continues to be shaped by our collective past through a powerful glimpse at the Armenian Genocide, an important and often overlooked chapter of history.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 22, 2023

Science posters for classroom is the topic of our blog post today! As educators, we’re always seeking innovative ways to engage students, and one proven method is the use of visual aids such as classroom posters. Research supports the effectiveness of visual aids in education. 2015; Selmeier, 1957).

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

I recently had the opportunity to work with an incredible group of elementary educators from Nauset Schools on Cape Cod. How can we as social detectives write a book that explains the social skills that are important for a successful classroom community? By Tom Driscoll ( @TomDriscollEDU ). Core EdTech Resources. Driving Question.

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