The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

The Tweet That Started it I get weary of AI hype auto-generated by *gasp* ChatGPT without any real applicability to the classroom. I'm collecting blogs of teachers who are in the classroom actually use AI and have practical, real examples to share. This means that you write the text and the video is generated for you by AI.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 10, 2017

Today Jennifer Casa-Todd @JCasaTodd opens our minds to social media leadership with students. She argues that we’re limiting students when we don’t let them lead using social media. Jennifer is the author of Social LEADia. Learn about the Unified Classroom. Enter the giveaway contest. Listen Now.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Today’s educators have a love-hate relationship with social media. They recognize that five-year-olds know how to use tablets better than their parents and that many kids have smartphones by the time they are 12. 3 social media platforms for teachers to try. 3 social media platforms for teachers to try.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 21, 2016

Maybe you think about social media in general and how it’s continuing to grow. Or maybe you think about how those can be used as platforms to connect with others. When it comes to social media and the use of these tools there is still a large disconnect between the platforms kids use and what we use in the classroom.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A few weeks ago, I blogged about my gaming club in Video Games for Relationship- and Team Building. I cannot adequately express how grateful I am for educators’ generous and giving personalities as well for the social media platforms where they share resources and ideas. It is still going very strong.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice. I think one of the things that I try to promote with teachers with administrators, and people within our district and our state is, “How do you allow (this), and what are you doing in your schools to put student voice out there? Enhanced Transcript.

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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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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 24, 2019

Quick Take: Explore some of the myths surrounding the use of video learning in school and the truth behind the benefits of educational videos. Myth #1: Video is passive learning. Myth #2: Video is time-consuming. Myth #3: Video require steep learning curves. Myth #4: Video vs intellectual property.

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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. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Jeremy Hyler According to one Common Sense Media report , on any given day, around 60 percent of teens use social media, spending an average of two hours on platforms like Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, all of which are having a big impact in the way they engage with the written word. Is it quality writing?

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

There are many advantages to using digital textbooks in the K-12 classroom for schools and districts. But how do you start making the transition to digital and ensure that your learners have high-quality resources? . Learners will read about and discuss rules, decision-making and how to socialize in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. Whether you want to or not, go ahead and set up now.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

At Verizon Innovative Learning Schools , every student receives a device with a data plan to support learning in and out of the classroom. If students can’t access hotspots from home, create a “socially safe” zone in parking lots where parents can park and students can access wifi without leaving the car. Finally, keep it simple.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

How to Teach Cyber Safety in Kindergarten. One reality of the increasingly connected K–12 classroom is even the youngest students are routinely going online, using email and engaging with mobile apps that collect their information. But how do you teach a child as young as 5 how to safely navigate such technology?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

She is an actual classroom teacher and doesn't “do” hype, but I think she wants to help. In this show, she shares some ideas for streamlining and discusses the future of AI in VR and AR and how she thinks it can help us use these advanced tools even more. I'd love to hear from you! She's from Grand Island, New York.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. Safe Password Practices: Teach your child how to create strong, unique passwords for their online accounts and stress the importance of not sharing passwords with anyone, except trusted adults.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

What is digital citizenship in the classroom? When you teach digital citizenship, you teach learners how to use the internet responsibly. Digital commerce : Teaching learners how to safely make purchases online and discover careers that they can pursue in e-commerce. The lesson plans include slides, videos, handouts and quizzes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2022

How to incorporate podcasting into your curriculum this school year. We started the show when my son started 6th grade and wanted his own YouTube or Twitch channel to stream video games like Minecraft and Fortnite. How to incorporate podcasting into your class curriculum. We started our podcast using Anchor.fm

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Hubbli

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Social media marketing for schools is where it’s at. Through familiar social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, you can reach a targeted group of people and increase awareness for your school. But how do you use social media for school recruitment and engagement? Click Here.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights focus on the extent to which students, faculty and others can make full use of a college’s websites, education software and social media channels.

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Waterford

JULY 21, 2022

Learn why family engagement matters and how to encourage it in your classroom from the first day of school onward. You may meet some on the first day of school, but others might not physically visit the classroom until back to school night. How to Prepare for Back to School Night. Sources : 1.

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 25, 2023

Businesses try to engage disenfranchised clients with unique corporate gifts (some of which may be a good way to grab the attention of higher-education students), social media is built on the back of grabbing attention of those who feel disconnected from the real world. Why the disconnect?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. Minecraft in the Classroom. Minecraft in the classroom.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 8, 2017

In spite of the fact that online education has been massively developing over the last decade, we cannot deny the fact that the majority of teaching still takes place in a traditional classroom. To create a “good blend” to simply add computers to the classroom is not enough. How to make a good blend then?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Research around the pedagogy of effective blended learning will help you understand how to effectively combine your physical classroom and your online classroom. Learn How 2.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 1, 2020

As remote learning continues (or begins again) in classrooms around the country, many teachers are left with a decision. Read on to discover what asynchronous learning is and how to determine if it is the right strategy for your students. Keep in mind, however, that you don’t have to make your virtual classroom fully asynchronous.

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Kyle Pace

JUNE 7, 2017

One thing that I think summer is great for in terms of professional learning is investing the time to better understand how you can use social media as an educator. Social media can be used as a great communication tool for a district, school, or a classroom. Ah, the power of video. Yep definitely.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

YouTube Video This week's guest Brian Page loves to teach personal finance at Reading Community City Schools in Ohio, where he was named the '11 Milken National Educator Recipient and CNN Money Hero. And so if you're looking at somebody who's learning, you're looking at somebody who's actually doing the second hack is how to get organized.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Teachers and principals also increasingly voice opposition to blocking social websites, noting that schools have an obligation to teach students how to use social media responsibly. Social media is already a part of their frameworks as teens. Social media is already a part of their frameworks as teens.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

The education landscape is undergoing a continuous transformation, something I elaborate on in detail in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively. To learn more, check out this post.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 19, 2020

Have you created your Bitmoji classroom yet? Here you'll find an article and two videos that outline the process. I'll also share how you can check out Bitmoji classrooms on social media. Videos If you prefer to learn via video, here are two tutorials that will walk you through the process.

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

But it can be a struggle to understand how to use classroom technology in meaningful ways. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. Sam Kary is the Founder and CEO of New EdTech Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

million views from visitors, about 10,000 followers who have read some or all of our 2,731 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. This includes tech tips, website/app reviews, tech-in-ed pedagogy, how-tos, videos, and more. 4 Great Alternatives to Google Classroom. Edtech Reviews. Lesson plans.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

How to power through a difficult parent-teacher meeting comes to mind, but there are many challenges that teachers learn how to handle in time. Educators need a set of skills to successfully teach and manage their classrooms. Professional development (PD) for teachers is an ongoing process. Give timely feedback.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

An Every Classroom Matters Episode. Beth Kanter is a leading social media expert for nonprofits. She gives advice on how schools should manage their Facebook, Twitter, and social media efforts. Social media can help if you know how. How should schools spend time on social media?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 13, 2019

Classroom management can be a challenge. In this post, I’ll share twenty-two of my top tips and ideas that have helped me have an awesome classroom. Classroom Management Tip #1: Build a Partnership With Your Students It’s true that you must relate before you can educate. I want them to join Google classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

And when you’re ready, consider how to bring your passions (and your students’) into the classroom with passion projects and student interest projects. As you do, consider how to bring these types of interests into your classroom. Learn how to bring those in for students. Take a Social Media.

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