The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. Vicki: Steve, do you find that there are teachers that think that kids can’t really understand these concepts — like elementary kids really understanding XY coordinates? You just realized, “Perhaps we’re underestimating the abilities of our elementary kids.”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 11, 2019

Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen on episode 512 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Karen Lirenman ( @ KLirenman ) and Kristen Wideen ( @ mrswideen ) have written the definitive book on using iPads in the elementary classroom, Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning in the Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Definitely, download the lesson plan and entry forms now. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

I think this whole passion project was definitely more about the process than the product. Currently, she teaches and learns in a first grade classroom at Evening Street Elementary in Worthington, Ohio. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Yeah, I definitely feel like…. So I think that it’s important that we choose our words carefully, and we don’t want to speak in definitives about what is and what is not project-based learning because that creates barriers for teachers who want to get started. You definitely cannot be afraid of failure. We just do.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 10, 2017

What it is: Get Qurious is a company who’s goal is to keep kids curious, creative, and expressive by combining technology and play. The Get Qurious Maker Box is packed full of interactive play opportunities. Tips: While I love the intent behind Get Qurious, a few cautions: 1) It is called the Get Qurious Maker Box.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2018

But definitely, you want a storyboard. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. You want a script.

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