The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Now, using 3DBear , I’m able to offer students a classroom where they can create and share. First, 3D bear is a free download for smartphones and tablets. However, the true power is the teacher classroom portal. Students can create and invent using Augmented Reality and share in your 3D Bear Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. So, I took it upon myself to implement it in my classroom with some success selecting certain days during the instructional week to limit screen access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

I l ike Felicia Zorn’s summary of how that go-nogo decision really has become ‘get with the program’ Teacher Support in the Digital-Blended Classroom. Children as young as two are utilizing tablets, exploring the apps on smartphones, and accessing knowledge via the internet. We were the pioneers of the digital era.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cyberbullying in particular is fueled by a lack of proper policies and wide access to smartphones and other devices. “Unfortunately many students leave elementary school still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Almost any smartphone or tablet can do the trick. Speaking of students and teachers, AR apps can be very helpful for both of them in the classroom. 6 awesome AR apps for the classroom. And use it in their classrooms. The app offers an easy AR solution for classroom learning. And the best of it? AR Flashcards.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

2] Read on to learn how we got here, why it matters, and how teachers can build media literacy in the classroom. The good news is that information is easier to come by than ever before—many students, even at an elementary age, have access to smartphones, the Internet, and a pervasive, never-ending flow of social media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Today, I had 15 photos on my interactive display at the front of the classroom. In this post, I’ll be sharing seven pedagogical shifts that make interactive displays a key to a student-centered classroom. In my Computer Science classroom, students are collaborators and co-creators. SMART Technologies sponsored this post.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that enriches the classroom learning experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world content, simply using devices that already exist in most classrooms, like tablets and smartphones. My classroom has become student-led, so I’m really there to facilitate.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 8, 2018

With that being said I do want to share a pretty cool and practical idea I stumbled upon during one of my coaching visits with Wells Elementary School. As I was conducting some learning walks with the admin team I noticed some kindergarten students in Deborah Weckerly’s class engaged in blended learning activities using smartphones.

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

Author: Hilary Speshock eSpark Certified Educator Kindergarten teacher at Beacon Tree Elementary in Utica Community Schools. They seem to be everywhere… grocery stores, shopping malls, the zoo, even your child’s classroom. What are they and more importantly, why are they invading the classrooms? You really should.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 3, 2019

It’s so easy to put together a classroom Facebook group or send a school email without a second thought. Then, we’ll share five tips for communicating with any parent to boost parent engagement in your classroom. 8] Your Gen Xers are most likely the parents of older elementary or middle and high school students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Here are some great math apps for iPads and smartphones that add rigor and automaticity to your classroom: AIRR Math –student centered math activities in AIRR Math promote a strong, solid foundation for students’ success throughout their educational experiences. Khan Academy in Your Classroom: A Lesson Plan. and it’s free!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

I love how my students can edit together but can also view live changes on their smartphones using a QR code demo that is still private just to them and me. 00:02:37:02 – 00:03:05:18 Brian And for myself, this was something I saw as a classroom teacher. And oftentimes that difference is just their organizational skills.

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Neo LMS

MAY 3, 2022

Melissa Turner, as PTO president of Washington Elementary decided to offer teachers time on their own to catch up on their work. Classroom door decor. Southland Elementary PTO leaders have been organizing parents for several years now to cover staff members’ classroom doors. Small treats for teachers.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 7, 2021

Flipgrid can be accessed from almost any device including computers, iPads, Chromebooks, and smartphones. Student Creation in the iPad Classroom. Engaging Students with Chromebooks in the Elementary Classroom 1:1 classroom. Creating and Designing Digital Portfolios to Support Student Reflection & Engagement.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Some people even lobby for a right to technology for every student, in the hope of making the presence of laptops and tablets in classrooms as spread as that of blackboards and notebooks. Technology in the classroom may not have reached its full potential yet, but both teachers and students know there’s more to it than meets the eye.

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Linways Technologies

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Here are some useful tips and tricks to reduce digital distractions and improve the focus of students in digital classrooms. This may seem elementary and simple but it works most of the time. Remember, your smartphones and social media apps are designed to increase your time spent on them. To-do-lists and calendars.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

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 was a transformative classroom technology.

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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. Go to everfi.com/coolcat to sign up for these early literacy lessons perfect for K to 2 classrooms everywhere. And how much is too much?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The technology I use in my classroom everyday? Topics include: Tools I use in my classroom every day. Check out Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s show on iPad apps for elementary classrooms. iKross Tripod with adapters for smartphones, tablets, GoPro, and DSLR Camera – [link]. Check them out. .

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

5 Roles AI Solutions Have in K–12 Classrooms. Recent Pew Research data shows that 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone and 45 percent are online “almost constantly.” What Does the Future Hold for AI in the Classroom? This is especially true for K–12 institutions faced with limited time and budgets.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

The developmentally appropriate lessons come in response to demand from elementary schools nationwide and the U.S. Elementary school students have more information at their fingertips than ever before,” said Laura Tierney, Founder and CEO of The Social Institute. “The world is changing, and so are our students.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The yearbook company signed a three-year pledge, which will support Sandy Hook Promise’s ability to bring the life-saving, evidence-informed “Know the Signs” prevention programs into more K-12 classrooms nationwide at no cost to schools. In today’s smartphone, world students have thousands of photos of themselves and their friends.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

For K–12 students, lessons on how to use the internet safely and be effective online citizens are likely part of receiving any new classroom device. Digital Citizenship for Students at Elementary School Levels. Unified School District fifth-grade teacher Tammy Dunbar and Concord Road Elementary (N.Y.) Manteca (Calif.)

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

For K–12 students, lessons on how to use the internet safely and be effective online citizens are likely part of receiving any new classroom device. Digital Citizenship for Students at Elementary School Levels. Unified School District fifth-grade teacher Tammy Dunbar and Concord Road Elementary (N.Y.) Manteca (Calif.)

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2018

Three years ago, an innovative educator in Jersey City Public Schools ’ Division B introduced drones to a class of elementary students with autism. Today, more than 100 teachers are using them in their classrooms, and about 3,000 students have participated in what’s become the Division B Drone Project. meghan.bogardu….

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 30, 2017

Build a better classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. See how it can help you have a better classroom. Smartphone Notifications. Smartphone notifications (with a quiet period where they won’t get notifications – like at night or weekends). Text Message.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 27, 2019

Smartphones are sometimes smarter than their owners and the idea of people going to Mars moved away from sci-fi novels and into the realm of things that might happen in the not so distant future. Even though not yet mainstream, artificially intelligent smart speakers have found a place in the classroom. Smart speakers in education.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The district loaded up on engaging tools to help teachers and students connect and collaborate—TVs in classrooms, whiteboarding devices, and wireless HDMI to name a few. Serendipity struck when Vivi , an Australia-based classroom engagement solution, reached out to Rugg offering a demo. Wait, TVs to Support Collaboration?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

The school received federal funding that included money for classroom technology. Starting in the fall of 2011, Burns spent two years working in a one-to-one environment with tablets in an elementary school setting. Her book, Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom , was published last fall.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2023

Martin did this because he was feeling like smartphones and laptops were a major distraction that he feared was keeping his students from learning as much as if he would just ban the gadgets. And there's been some people that have returned after the pandemic and have enhanced social anxiety in the classroom.” Learning names is hard.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2018

It’s one of the few technologies that inspires students who have never known life without smartphones and the internet. Younger students—preschool to early elementary—typically learn through experience. It’s a safe way to gain experience and see a workspace from all angles without ever having to leave the classroom or home.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Because many students have 24/7 access to a smartphone, online bullies can follow them around, giving no sense of relief. 8] Half of US states have laws about bullying in schools, and 12 states have laws specifically targeted at cyberbullying in elementary schools.[13]. Cyberbullying in Elementary School.” Waterford.org.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Many of the graphics in this post are from a powerful infographic you can print for your classroom. Understand how to get help for your math classroom. Your Smartphone. Your smartphone should be your personal secretary. Editing Helpers. Get familiar with editing tools and select several “go to” tools.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2021

It put that smartphone in your hand, that solar panel on your roof, and that COVID-19 vaccine in your arm. billion in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding into our education system. In 2019, the United States spent 2.8 percent of its Gross Domestic Product on Research and Development (R&D).

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

As schools seek innovative new strategies to increase reading and learning, teachers are using digital tools inside and outside the classroom. The Sora Sweet Reads titles are provided by 21 publishers and divided into elementary, middle and high school sections. CLEVELAND – May 6, 2022 ? –

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

With remote learning in full swing for a little over half of American elementary and high school schools, students are spending even more time in front of a screen: By some accounts, students are getting up to 5 or 6 hours of additional technology use per day. Many experts point to the rise in smartphone/technology use as a major factor.

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