The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Dustin Harnish inspires social studies teachers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter You can blend old fashioned relationships with modern edtech if you know how. Dustin Harnish teaches seventh-grade social studies with Spheros, 3d printing, and engaging activities. We can reach kids!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2024

Technology enables it to differentiate authentically for the diverse group of learners that walk across your threshold. Until the day of, the technology that is its foundation fails. All that matters is an effort to use technology to add rigor and excitement to a tired lesson plan fails, leaving the teacher more technophobic than ever.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

Lately, I’ve concentrated on social studies. I chatted with my PLN, browsed forums where I knew efriends hung out, and taught a slew of online grad school classes to teachers who always are willing the discuss their newest favorite social studies tech tool. That means it’s easy to apply to your social studies class.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of technology in the classroom is not just a luxury but a necessity. However, understanding how to effectively integrate technology can be a challenge. First, I explored what technology integration really means. What is Technology Integration?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

The introduction of digital whiteboards in classrooms has altered teachers’ and students’ roles. According to a study conducted by Ataturk University, students who learned using an interactive whiteboard performed better on standardized examinations than those who didn’t use the technology.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 29, 2022

In our latest publication, Micro-credentials for Social Mobility in Rural Postsecondary Communities: A Landscape Report , Digital Promise conducted four in-depth case studies to explore how postsecondary institutions are using micro-credentials to create real-time career pathways for rural learners. Read the complete KVEC case study here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2023

I saw this post a while back in an educational technology forum: I have been given roughly an hour for PD on January 4th to work with teachers on anything that I’d like. Should I show teachers how to be better organized with Google Keep/Tasks, find a free new tool for them to use in the classroom? to do this important work.

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social studies posters are the topic of our blog post today! I’m sure you’ve spent countless hours decorating and arranging your classroom or learning space to be as enriching as possible. Social Studies Posters Here are our top picks for social studies Posters from Amazon: 1.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 7, 2024

According to the National Education Association, by 2025, 1 out of every 4 children in classrooms across the US will be a new English Language Learner, Multilingual or Bilingual student. When I […] The post 10 Ways To Help Newcomers In The Classroom first appeared on EdNews Daily. Did you know?

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Social-Emotional Learning Competencies Get a Boost from Classroom Technology. In a recent study , 98 percent of principal s said they believe students from all backgrounds would benefit from learning SEL skills in the classroom. . Classroom Technology Creates Opportunity for SEL. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

When students are actively engaged in tasks that require them to use higher-level critical thinking skills and communication and collaboration activities, it helps promote deeper learning in the classroom and successfully prepares learners for college, career, and life. Effectively incorporating technology tools such as Google G Suite, H?para

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Instructional technology is a critical component of teaching and learning in today’s world. Technology, when aligned to research-based practices, supports teachers in delivering instruction that is adapted to meet the needs of all students. However, it’s not enough for teachers to simply use technology tools.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

Technology Helps Teachers Prevent and Mitigate Bad Behavior in the Classroom. It can be difficult for teachers to react in ways that will guide students back to proper classroom behavior without alienating them — which is a major concern according to a recent study from the Center for Promise. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI-powered quiz builders are revolutionizing modern classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods into captivating, gamified learning adventures. Imagine a classroom where students are glued to their seats, laser-focused on interactive quiz games displayed on the smartboard.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In today’s heavily technologized world, pedagogy and technology go hand in hand. The Covid-19 pandemic has urged educators worldwide to embrace technology as many of their classes shifted to a fully remote or hybrid environment. However, technology alone can’t make up for a lack of teaching experience or formal preparation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive in!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The US Office of Educational Technology says, "Everyone in education has a responsibility to harness the good to serve educational priorities while also protecting against the dangers that may arise as a result of AI being integrated in educational technology." Perspectives as a classroom teacher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

My focus is on both ChatGPT as well as the new Notion AI tool and the practical ways I'm using them in my everyday classroom activities. 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. Welcome to an extended episode focusing on AI!

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are active study strategies? What are active study strategies? Active study strategies in K-12 education are essential for promoting effective learning habits, enhancing comprehension, and fostering academic success. What is passive studying? What are 4 study strategies?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We know technology is a challenge for veteran teachers. What is surprising is that many teacher programs don’t prepare their graduates well for the rigors of using technology to meet current educational requirements. That is made worse by the demands of a post-pandemic classroom that often operates online, remotely, or a hybrid.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

Before I get into how edtech enhances social studies lessons, let’s ask a foundational question: What the heck is Social Studies ? According to Brookings , roughly nine percent of educators consider themselves social studies teachers. Here are five ways edtech can kick up your social studies program: Simulations and games.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2023

What can you do to make things work better in the classroom with simple fixes? How The Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships Mastering cause-and-effect relationships in research is crucial for a student’s academic future and career. How do teaching methods influence understanding?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Most teachers I know have used Twitter in their classes either to communicate with parents, share homework with students, for group study, to research on a topic, crowd source ideas with colleagues, or a myriad of other purposes ( click here for more ideas ). Twitter as a classroom resource, you ask? Classroom Use.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 30, 2022

As teachers look for new ways to create engaging classes and embrace the opportunities made possible by technology, the flipped classroom is quickly emerging as an exciting new approach that promises multiple benefits for both teachers and students. . Flipped Classroom Benefits for Teachers and Students .

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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? quick methods like texting are fine.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2016

This is a question I get often from teachers: Technology is always an extra layer of work in my classroom. When I first addressed this issue fifteen years ago, it was all about replacing traditional classroom tools with one on a computer. How can I blend it into what I already do without taking time I don’t have?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Carl Jung studied this issue and discovered that cryptomnesia is a common part of the memory processes. So imagine that in your classroom there is a student with cryptomnesia. Obviously, you can use many other methods to make classroom work more productive and engage students with different abilities in the class.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

We’d look at another school that has technology, and we’re like, ‘Wow … I wish we had those possibilities.’”. In addition to technology and access, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools receive extensive teacher training, support, and the opportunity to engage in a unique, immersive curriculum to leverage technology in their classrooms.

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EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 8, 2023

It’s a program that allows learners to study at their own pace through a schedule that works for the learner. Your responsibilities will include classroom management, where you lead your own classroom. How can educators make education technology part of their interaction with students? Become certified.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Have you ever stepped into a classroom decked out with technology, but the learning goals for the technology weren’t clear? But if technology isn’t paired with good teaching and a tie-in to the subject matter, what’s the point? What kind of tools and resources do you use?

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Technology Inside Next-Gen Learning Environments Continues to Evolve. K–12 classrooms essentially have been set up in much the same way since the days of Horace Mann in 1830s Massachusetts. . A new study underway at Virginia Tech seeks to understand the effects of physical space on course engagement and learning.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The flipped classroom approach is emerging as a popular option within academic institutions, but many high school teachers remain unaware of the best flipped classroom activities to turn to for the in-person lesson component. 5 Suitable Flipped Classroom Activities for High Schools. Case Studies.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In today’s classrooms, keeping children focused on the content they are studying is a big challenge. Digital technology is the lens through which we are experiencing the world now. In typical classrooms, students learn from textbooks or lectures and then solve the problems given at the end of the chapter.

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