Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? Classroom activities should be handled the same. Really, though: Why not?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

MEET MY NEW PODCAST: The 10-minute Teacher Show-- for Remarkable but Busy Teachers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The problem with iPads is there are so many apps and so many choices. Enter to win the book Innovate with Ipad by leaving a review on iTunes. innovatewithipad.com.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 23, 2017

A conversation with Caitlin Arakawa on episode 82 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Caitlin Arakawa @caitlin_arakawa shares what she learned in her first year with iPads in kindergarten. The best thing about iPads. A DIY Soundbooth. Listen Now.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Karen Lirenman on episode 371 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! She is transforming education by connecting her students with the world using Twitter, blogs, and video conferencing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adobe Express in their classrooms. So what does the teacher in their classroom do?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Friedlander talks about Amazon Alexa on Episode 447 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Brian S. Empatico uses live video, file sharing, a partner classroom at least 300 miles (or 483 kilometers) away, and specially designed activities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

For iPad and Google Play Tablet Devices of All Kinds From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Digital Learning Collection has over 150 apps for kindergarten to second-grade classrooms. Challenges of Finding the Right iPad or Google Play App. The Really Good Stuff ? Creativity.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 15, 2011

One question that comes into my inbox or on Twitter a lot lately is one dealing with iPads. Many schools and classrooms all over are investing in these devices and educators want to know how to use them effectively, apps to consider and more. Sample Lessons-iPads In Education -5 Quick Lessons using various iPad apps.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 28, 2017

A Conversation with Justin Kamp on the 10-Minute Teacher #42 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Justin Kamp @kampmiltonmusic Kids can learn to make music with iPads and technology. Want to hear another episode about iPads and edtech. Twitter handle: @kampmiltonmusic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

10MT | 10-Minute Teacher Interview with Billy Krakower From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Billy Krakower (@ wkrakower ), co-author of 140 Twitter Tips for Educators, is a co-moderator of a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders called #Satchat.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 19, 2018

Follow Mason on Twitter: @edtechmason. And when classrooms go one-to-one with iPads, this enhances opportunities to foster the mathematical mindsets of students in the classroom. Help students make relevant connections to mathematical concepts by photographically capturing the world around them using the iPad’s c amera.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Minecraft in the Classroom. Minecraft in the classroom. Listen Now.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 22, 2012

NearPod is a free service/app that allows you to create interactive lessons and then share them across iPads in your classroom. It''s free, easy to use, and a great resource to use with iPads in the classroom. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. apps for education free resources iPad' Here''s how it works.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Join us on Wednesday, December 19th at 9 pm ET for a lively conversation about the classroom pedagogies of teaching with Augmented Reality. Register Now AR Topics Some of the topics we will be discussing include: How teachers are teaching with augmented reality in the classroom Device configurations (does every student have to have one?)

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Lindsay Fell on episode 395 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you want to understand the pedagogy and purpose of augmented reality in the classroom, this is the conversation for you. I previously taught in the regular elementary classroom for 13 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Digital Literacy in Busy Classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching in augmented reality (AR) for the past several years has been a bit of a challenge, in my opinion, as is often the case with new technologies. Now, using 3DBear , I’m able to offer students a classroom where they can create and share.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 22, 2016

Keep Your Phone from Waking You Up From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This week, I was interviewing John Medina, author of Brain Rules, for a future episode of Every Classroom Matters. How to Turn Blue Light Off on your iPhone or iPad by using Night Shift. Not sleeping?

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Kathy Schrock

MARCH 1, 2022

Photo courtesy of Sean MacEntee [link] With the plethora of iPads found on student desks, in classroom carts and in backpacks, it is more important than ever to protect the devices from harm. The Brenthaven Edge Companion for the iPad Air (10.9", 4th generation), has just been released. Here are just a few.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 18, 2013

These are short posts with tools, tips and resources for you to try something new this summer or something you can take to the classroom in the Fall. Today we are diving deep into Twitter chats, looking at #edchat and other chats worth your time. That means there is an actual Twitter chat that goes along with that hashtag.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The best thing about Planboard is I can plan my lessons anywhere – on my Mac, PC or iPad. Brianna Kurtz has been an educator in high school and community college mathematics classrooms for fifteen years. Twitter: @ BriannaAKurtz Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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Teacher Tech

MARCH 19, 2020

Deborah Alexander with How to Set a Passcode Guest blog post with Deborah Alexander On Twitter Jen Wagner noted that sometimes when families install Google things on their iPad devices that the school requires a passcode on the device.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2022

Tech Tip #118–Top 10 iPad Shortkeys. 13 Ways to Use Canva in Your Classroom. Here’s where you can find me: Twitter: @AskaTechTeacher. Tech Tip #9–Quickly Hide Your Screen. Two Tech Tips for Everyday Life. Tech Tip #105: Create Shortkeys for Windows Tools. Top 10 Reviews . It’s Here–the High School Technology Curriculum!

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Episode 391 with John Couch From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn about the journey to improve classrooms, the early research on classroom improvement and why improvement is happening but not everywhere. Twitter: @ RewiringEdu. See my recent review of Project Pals.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Episode 392 with Amy Burns on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Amy believes this pedagogical shift is a game changer in the music classroom Learn more. She has authored three books on how to integrate technology into the elementary music classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

iPads to share stories students write. Save as PDFs and load onto iPads to share with students. Twitter blasts to remind students of due dates. Or use the class Twitter account as a backchannel device, soliciting student feedback on classwork (be sure you are comfortable with the access for your students).

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 3, 2018

Last week had two interesting announcements for EDU - a new iPad and the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 tablet. There have been a lot of different reactions from the two, but most reactions were very positive towards the Chromebook Tab and very "meh" to the new iPad. iPads are not easy and require 3rd party tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2020

The Inquiry-based Classroom. Projects include T alking Pictures, Shape Stroll, Picture the Details, Brainstorming, Life Cycle Reports, Digital Citizenship, Venn Diagrams, Landforms, Cyberbullying, Tessellations, Twitter in Education, and more. 11 Ways to Make an Inquiry based Classroom. The Socratic Method. Big Huge Labs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Laurie McIntosh on episode 374 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She also shares how she surveys student’s DNA (dreams, needs, and abilities) and a touching story about the impact this has on the classroom. Twitter: @lauriesmcintosh.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Jon Corippo on episode 375 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! Motivating Teachers to Be Excellent in the K-2 Classroom. Twitter: @jcorippo. Listen Now.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

They also use their smart phones, iPads, iPods and digital cameras to take notes or to capture information. This has led to more student engagement, accountability and participation in the classroom, peer reviews and instant feedback to the students on how they are progressing. Smith on Twitter. Make sure you follow Ms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 8, 2021

Tech Tip #118–Top 10 iPad Shortkeys. Tech Tip #106–11 Great Typing Timesavers on iPads. They cover websites on lesson plans, math, keyboarding, classroom management, cloud computer, digital books, teacher resources, free tech resources, and more. Here’s where you can find me: Twitter: @AskaTechTeacher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The best thing about Planboard is I can plan my lessons anywhere – on my Mac, PC or iPad. com Twitter: @ rdene915 Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” This powerful tool links with standards — and gives us the ability to do some timesaving, efficient reporting and tracking.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Fourth Grade Teacher Erica Boomsma Talks about Face to Face School From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Smiling Behind the Mask: Face to Face School and SEL with Erica Boomsma Erica Boomsma is in South Dakota where they have been teaching in face-to-face school for the last four weeks.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 20, 2015

Students spend an average of 12,000 hours in the classroom in their lifetime, and these hours are important. For example: did you know that students who are exposed to more daylight in the classroom score up to 26% higher on math and science than students who less exposure to light? Do you have a 1:1 iPad ratio for your classes?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Research-Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads Dr. Matthew Rhoads is teaching at a distance and coaching other teachers to improve their teaching as well. Wherever I work, my lesson plans are with me. I hope you’ll check out Planboard now!

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