The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

In my opinion, this artisanal craft of “hooking in” or “engaging” our students into a topic is best captured in Dave Burgess’ best-selling book, Teach Like a Pirate. In today’s show, Dave and I discuss: Some of the craziest things Dave has done to engage students. Listen Now.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 24, 2017

The flipped classroom is one of our favorite topics on this blog, because it is a simple concept with big results. Flipped”, here does not mean crazy or way-out (although some would argue it is), it literally means inverting the traditional classroom model. 4 questions about the flipped classroom teachers must answer.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. The second dimension pertains to teaching young individuals how to harness AI for their future careers, leadership roles and learning opportunities.

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Neo LMS

JULY 11, 2019

One of my favorite movie scenes ever is when Hogwarts students first learn how to fly in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Well, less about Hollywood movies and flying broomsticks and more about how teachers can use the same technology to unlock the secrets to great learning activities. Lights, Camera, Action!

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Waterford

MAY 3, 2021

Field day means time to unwind and have fun as a class, and it can be a defining memory for many children long after they move on from your classroom. Half are appropriate for in-person and hybrid classrooms depending on local guidelines, and half are great for distance learning classrooms. Having a field day soon?

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2021

Are your students ready? A student who is data literate and understands how to apply statistical concepts can review sets of data with confidence, observe patterns, assess what is and is not significant, and come away with insights that inform their understanding and actions. How to bring statistical literacy to the classroom.

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Kathy Schrock

APRIL 15, 2023

I used TinyWow's Article Writer to produce an article entitled "Online Tools for Classroom Teachers." However, it is pretty bland and I would easily be able to tell it was not written by one of my graduate students. Online Tools for Classroom Teachers Online tools have revolutionized the way we live, work, and learn.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In general, education in the metaverse relies on the use of avatars, digital representations of users, which students can use to interact with one another. Educators can also interact within these digital learning spaces using their own avatars, resulting in a classroom situation within a virtual learning environment.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 24, 2017

The flipped classroom is one of our favorite topics on this blog, because it is a simple concept with big results. In this scenario the teacher has two roles: one is to create and manage the digital channels of learning the students use at home, and the other is to facilitate class-time activities in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2020

According to Tomlinson and McTighe , standards-based grading (SBG) “measures student proficiency on well-defined course objectives.” Though often classroom lessons focus on the Visual, with a bit of preparation, they can be taught using all four modalities thus accommodating students who learn best in a different way.

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Linways Technologies

DECEMBER 12, 2019

6 steps to create a rubric for classrooms in the context of higher education. As we saw in that blog, a Rubric is a set of criteria/guidelines to assess and evaluate learning. So how do we create a rubric for classrooms. . How to develop a rubric for your classroom. Step 2 : Choose the rubric type.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Throughout our FlexPoint and Florida Virtual School professional development, we show elementary teachers how to implement best practices in online learning and create fun and engaging activities for their students online. There are many ways to build strong connections with parents and students online.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

She plans instruction for four separate grade levels—second through fifth—and two different subject areas—math and ELA—while also deciding which classroom technology is best suited to each day’s lesson. How does she do it? EdSurge: How do you bring the principles of UDL into your classroom—with or without the help of technology?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

It’s halfway through the academic year, and schools across the United States are still wrestling with how to keep students enthusiastic about learning through a computer screen. Family distractions are also at play, particularly for older students who may care for younger siblings while parents are at work. Be consistent.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Educational apps have become valuable tools for educators to engage students and streamline classroom activities. Curriculum Alignment Apps should align with the district’s curriculum and educational objectives to maximize their effectiveness in the classroom. Pilot Programs. Regularly Review and Update.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 26, 2023

But how does it work and what does this mean for classrooms? Read on to learn all about Android EDLA-certified devices and their impact on classrooms. ViewSonic EDLA Solutions Tap into Limitless Learning Learn more > For those interested in how the EDLA certification fits into the Android ecosystem, continue reading.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In its finest form, education is a path to prepare students to read, write, and speak with confidence. The conversation about how to achieve those outcomes for all students is much more complex. Therefore, effective instruction by teachers who understand the Science of Reading is crucial for student success.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

A disrupted return to school this fall has only complicated our ability to teach our children how to protect themselves from the harm of misinformation and disinformation. I have seen this many times in my own classroom, where I teach history and U.S. government to high school students.

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Hapara

MAY 19, 2022

When learning objectives are clear, and students are allowed to engage in organized and meaningful activities to help them become proficient at a targeted skill, it will lead to a productive classroom where learners are focused on achieving academic goals. How do I sequence tasks to build understanding and skills?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Incorporating Project-Based Learning (PBL) in your classroom is a transformative step towards an engaging, real-world educational experience for your students. PBL is definitely one of those dynamic approaches that you can use in your classroom to achieve these goals.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

This free-to-schools online program mixes videos, games, quizzes, and the challenge of earning badges to teach students the concepts behind digital citizenship : Communication. How to search. Students login – no email required. Classroom Suggestions. Classroom suggestions. Cyber-bullying. Plagiarism.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Survey: Social Media Is Failing To Find Traction In The Classroom. Social media is a main form of communication and connection used by today’s students. Despite the expansion of EdTech tools as classroom resources, educators have not warmed to the idea of integrating social platforms as quickly as other types of classroom technology.

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As the new school year kicks off, you might be wondering how to help your students get excited about participating in math lessons. Mathematical discourse uses written and spoken communication to help students describe their thinking when solving a problem. Why Is Mathematical Discourse Important? Final Thoughts.

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Linways Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

The classroom was a very dynamic and versatile environment even before it was online. There are many more instructional models, guidelines, strategies, theories, all have come together to make the classroom teaching-learning a very complex and intricate affair. So how do you find the perfect teaching strategy in online teaching?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2018

You want to shake things up so students are excited and motivated and feel interested again. Provide some games, simulations, student presentations–whatever you don’t normally do in your classroom. Challenge students to notice similarities between their chosen tools and others that they know how to use.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 29, 2017

Appreciating that volition, engagement, and teaching excellent are all tied together, creating essential guidelines for every school’s planning for PD. Professional Engagement includes classroom management, dealing with challenging students, interacting with families, and understanding oneself in relation to all these groups.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

Source: Checking In: Do Classrooms Assignments Reflect Today’s Standards? I’ve spent the past year at eSpark Learning, researching how writing is taught nationwide and identifying areas in which technology can address some of the challenges educators face in building stronger writers. by The Education Trust, 2015. So what can we do?

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techieMusings

JUNE 21, 2019

To all of my fellow AP teachers out there, you know that feeling the weeks leading up the AP Exam where you know the importance of drilling in on practice tests and reviewing scoring guidelines, but you want to spice it up so that it doesn’t just feel like you’re prepping for this massive test. PART 1 — CREATE A VIDEO SOLUTION.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

A few years ago, after 15 years in the classroom, something clicked for Melanie Brandt’s students. Suddenly, lessons on the physics of energy were tied to teaching kids how to be theme park engineers, and language arts and math lessons were anchored in running and marketing a profitable startup. That’s by design.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Perhaps the “secret sauce” in ensuring that a blended learning program is the most effective is student engagement. One promising development in blended curriculum design that promotes student engagement is the new COVA model. But this component is also the most elusive.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2019

Teachers enter the profession for moments of total engagement in the classroom. Even though we are passionate about our subject areas, it’s rare that we teach a full class of students who are academically ready for our material and interested in our content area. You don’t have to leave the classroom.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Survey reveals that the majority of classroom educators shy away from social media integration. A new survey finds that just 13 percent of participating educators have used social media as part of their classroom learning. Forty-eight perent of those surveyed said they would like to learn more about classroom technology integration.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2015

You want to shake things up so students are excited and motivated and feel interested again. Provide some games, simulations, student presentations–whatever you don’t normally do in your classroom. Challenge students to notice similarities between their chosen tools and others that they know how to use.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 7, 2016

You want to shake things up so students are excited and motivated and feel interested again. Provide some games, simulations, student presentations–whatever you don’t normally do in your classroom. Challenge students to notice similarities between their chosen tools and others that they know how to use.

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Khan Academy Digital Citizenship eBook Groups 150

Waterford

DECEMBER 10, 2020

For many students, December’s an especially memorable time of year, with winter activities, pageants, and classroom parties during the days before break. This doesn’t mean you can’t have fun, it just means you find ways to celebrate in a way that doesn’t exclude any student. This is an inclusive classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards —already half a decade old—offers a guide on how to build source skills across the grades. State standards’ directives about the modes of analysis that students should apply to sources also present problems. That’s no surprise. The narrative may be perfectly defensible.

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