The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The emotions in the WORD library represent common emotions that kids 4-18 feel every day according to educators. First, choose a word from the Pre-K – 12th grade WORD Workouts library that resonates with your classroom culture. A daily WORD Workout is a perfect addition to every classroom. Words Matter. See video.).

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2022

In May, the homework-help site that relies on student-generated content, Course Hero, dipped its toes into freely available, openly licensed alternatives known as Open Educational Resources, or OER, course materials. When educators stumbled onto the fact that hosting had changed hands, it provoked a backlash.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 31, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is this coming Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. OVERVIEW: Libraries have the power to help transform lives, both for staff and patrons, through efforts that promote mental health and wellness.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2019

Illustrated by, Trevor Guthke, these two educators have worked to simply explain some of the problems and challenges of teaching. He oversees the library, video production lab, makerspace, wood shop, and digital fabrication lab. As for me, I’m finding this book an easy and powerful read, perfect for my spring break reading. ??

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 17, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Librarian Karen Scott challenges us with some non-traditional practices to get kids interested in reading including organizing her library by genre and using social media and graphics to inspire a love of reading.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2017

It has been just over two years since LinkedIn shocked the industry by buying Lynda.com, a library of video courses, for $1.5 Thought Leader Interview series on the future of education. What is the philosophy behind joining a library of video courses with a professional-networking site? The conversation was part of our.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 27, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is just one week away and will be held online (and for free) next Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

. – June 16, 2022 – Gale , part of Cengage Group, is thrilled to announce that its Political Extremism and Radicalism series has been named the best Library Reference or Educational Database of 2022 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. Gale has 500 employees globally with its main operations in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0 Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Marissa Mierow It’s no secret that voice-enabled technology is taking off in the domestic sphere, but how is this increasingly robust technology impacting education? To find out, we talked to Marissa Mierow, who leads Alexa Education at Amazon, delivering innovative experiences for both students and developers focused on education technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

Financing Higher Education – Helping students understand student loans and higher education can help them wisely understand the costs of college. Startup to IPO – Students help take a company from startup to Initial Public Offering (IPO) as students take the role of a consultant.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

5- Create a Library of Maker Materials Make it easy to tinker and invent with a rich library of resources and materials. 5- Create a Library of Maker Materials Make it easy to tinker and invent with a rich library of resources and materials. This helps students understand who would use those materials.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Versions of that sales pitch echoed through the cavernous exhibit hall this week at one of the largest trade shows for tech companies selling to colleges. We walked the exhibit hall here looking for new ways that companies are offering this Big-Data-driven transformation. CHICAGO—Big Data will save you.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

As libraries work to scan their collections, they tread carefully around books published after 1923 and likely to still be under copyright. Doing the work to do it right is hard, and doing it at scale is really hard,” says Michael Wolfe, scholarly communications officer at the Shields Library at the University of California at Davis. “I

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2022

Additionally, there is a continually growing Readlee library you can select from as well. ( The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. All of these are supported! See tutorial video.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

Digital citizenship education doesn’t work in a lecture format. Jennifer Gonzalez has released her 2018 Teachers Guide to Technology with over 200 education technology tools including tools for assessment, flipped learning, presentations, parent engagement, video engagement and more. Digital Citizenship that Works. So check it out!

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

I’ve found it works better if you have some flat surfaces around, but it will work anywhere Start designing Inside 3D bear are a variety of libraries that you can use. 3DBear includes other 3D libraries that let students add, arrange, and create digital items in your classroom. But you’re not limited by these libraries.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

Art Based Strategies for Literacy Instructions The Learning Science of Music Teaching Life Skills and Financial Literacy Shaping Global Citizens through World Crisis Education. You have to relate to educate. Summer is a great time to read blogs and attend conferences about educational technology. PD Connection. Reestablish.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 16, 2020

The school, in turn, cannot turn its back on this new reality, but must incorporate educational technology into pedagogical practices. During these years, the development of educational technological solutions has proved to be extremely efficient in supporting school management and the teaching-learning process.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

In this post, I’ll share how parents can use SplashLearn this summer and why educators should prepare now to set up their free SplashLearn account for the fall. SplashLearn for Teachers and Schools – teachers can sign up for free and have access to the full SplashLearn content library. SplashLearn sponsored this blog post.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We have seen the impact that on-demand support has on student achievement, and we are dedicated to providing expert help—anytime, anywhere—that gives students agency to achieve their educational goals. The company’s more than 3,500 vetted and qualified tutors provide learning assistance that is available 24/7 in a wide array of subjects.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Video conferencing monitors are becoming a more common feature in business settings because demand for remote communication technology is growing, and companies want easy-to-use, reliable solutions. Read on to find out more about how investing in video conferencing monitors can help companies.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse. With that being said, metaverse learning is a relatively new concept and one that many educators are still getting to grips with.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2022

Students who want to use the restroom or visit the library or other office now pull up an app on their iPad and bring it to the teacher, who keys in his or her access code to grant permission. The school uses a system called e-hallpass , by a company called Eduspire Solutions, founded by Nathan Hammond, a former classroom teacher of 20 years.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you're working with struggling readers in grades 6-12 try Literal and use the code coolcatteacher to set up a free educator account to get started. Go to [link] and use the promo code “coolcat” to get a free Educator account to try Literal in your classroom. Have a great classroom library. Advertise great reads.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. Pat Yongpradit, in his role with Code.org is also working with the TeachAI initiative. I'm so excited. initiative.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Technology designed for educators is pushed “as if our ones and zeroes are special,” keynote speaker Clay Shirky told top librarians, publishers and administrators at the Ithaka Next Wave 2017 conference, held in New York City on Wednesday. With edtech, specialized isn’t always better. What we’ve done is not nuclear science,” she added.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 19, 2020

We're excited to announce our second Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries ," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, June 17th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2017

Browse or search the Owl Eyes library to see if your upcoming book is included. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Discussions happen inside the book , so as you discuss, you’re literally “all on the same page.”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

Learn about her transformation into a global educator because her students got excited and led the way. Books to Africa and My Personal Transformation to a Global Educator. Julie: Well, I am very passionate about the fact that I think that all children should have equal access to education. But that’s not all. Listen Now.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Online education giant VIPKid, a Beijing-based tutoring platform that has raised $1.1 billion in capital since its founding and was at one point valued at over $3 billion, will end its flagship education program in China by early next month. The announcement, which first appeared on the company’s online teacher portal on Oct.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These projects are created around Understanding by Design (UbD) principles to emphasize STEM education and have tools to help students customize, evaluate, assess and create portfolios. The library has over 2,000 individual products inside performance tasks. . Each project is organized around real-world examples making it relevant.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

SMART wants to recognize educators across the globe who inspire greatness in their students, peers or community. Nominate your favorite educator at coolcatteacher.com/greatness. Then they even started to go the library and find books for their friends. Lindsey: Our library media specialist knows more about this.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2020

With this purchase, Infobase empowers educators with the professional development and training resources they need to create college- and career-ready students. With this purchase, Infobase empowers educators with the professional development and training resources they need to create college- and career-ready students.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 4, 2020

Our second Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries ," will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, June 17th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join the Library 2.0 Please also join the Library 2.0 Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 27, 2019

As I have since transitioned from school principal to Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education ( ICLE ), my work now focuses on helping schools transform teaching, learning, and leadership to create vibrant cultures that kids want to be a part of. Then, changes were made. More on what I saw in a bit.

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