The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology. Five Ideas for Technology Stations. These apps will work for all ages of students and subjects. Enhanced Transcript.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2017

Today Josh Harris @edtechspec an elementary edtech director from California, talks about an attitude of innovation. In today’s show, we’ll discuss: How to adopt an attitude of trying new things. Confronting the fear of “breaking something” Learning technology doesn’t have to be hard. Listen Now. Blog: [link].

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

More than half of those surveyed teach in public schools (66 percent) and more than half are elementary school teachers (60 percent). Utilize chat and screen share features inherent in video conference tools. Set up video conference sessions for students who are confused to ask questions or get extra help. and tinyurl.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

She shares the WHO system for evaluating technology, tips for hybrid learning, and timeless principles for considering digital equity and relating to your students and colleagues in professional and respectful ways. 5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. Digital Equity: How to Understand The Problems Facing #Edtech.

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EdTech4Beginners

OCTOBER 1, 2017

The conversation around how technology can enhance education can be a controversial topic, and that carries over into the tutoring industry as well. There is no better time than now to reflect on the ways tutors can leverage technology to enhance and scale their tutoring business. Business Management. Virtual Whiteboards.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

It’s easy to think of the ways that technology can make humans feel alienated or alone: less in-person interaction, or feelings of FOMO—that’s the Fear of Missing Out—from social media. But technology has also brought people—and teachers and students—together in new ways that have inspired learning.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

Principals play a vital role in the successful integration of new technologies into the classroom. From creating inventive professional development programs to pioneering new technologies, four California principals told the crowd at the Spring CUE 2018 conference how administrators can support technology integration.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Learn how to get results. Hear Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s top iPad apps for the elementary classroom. How to Use Padlet: A Fantastic Tool for Teaching by Vicki Davis. How to Use Padlet: A Fantastic Tool for Teaching by Vicki Davis. Creating Elementary Portfolios with SeeSaw. Pick some tools.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 15, 2020

Working Remotely with My Gifted Elementary Students. Writing Children’s Book Narrative – Prior to the school closing, my learners spent quite a bit of time learning how to write a children’s book using a Dr. Seuss type of writing style (yes, I know he is controversial but I like his writing style).

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

Now serving Grades Pre-K through six, the administration and faculty of Duquesne Elementary, the district’s sole remaining school, are determined to provide each student with the best educational experience possible. What started as a conference room became the Creation Station, a large open-concept space for students in Grades Pre K-2.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 25, 2017

How to help students guide their eyes in online reading. Jennifer Cronk is an Assistant Manager of Emerging Technologies for the Southern Westchester BOCES in New York. Jennifer presents nationally at instructional technology conferences, and workshops on integrating Google Apps and other emerging technologies into learning.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

I love educational technology. I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning. As I always do, I am exploring its use in my classes (elementary-level gifted education). What are some suggestions for how to say no if a friend asks to copy my homework?

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

CUE 2018: How IT Departments Can Minimize Downtime and Maximize Education. When technology fails in the classroom, it takes away from valuable instructional time and hinders student learning. How to Marry IT and Instructional Technology. meghan.bogardu…. Fri, 03/16/2018 - 11:50.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Konnikova is a world-class writer—author of bestselling books including “ Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes ” and “ The Confidence Game ,” as well as a contributing writer for The New Yorker. Maria Konnikova speaking at this month's SXSW EDU conference. I think that it's only gambling if you don't know how to play.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 8, 2020

In the age of technology, planning for secondary students has become a bit easier as many schools already use platforms like Google Classroom, Schoology, or Microsoft Teams. Additionally, childcare is not as a big of a concern for older children, but what about elementary school students? Free Conference Call is another option.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

American kids and families are great at consuming tech, but not great at creating with technology,” Pacheco-Guffrey tells EdSurge. We’re great at reading on our Kindles and our iPhones and all that jazz, but do children know how to type, can they actually create something with their own ideas?” It’s a social justice issue.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2015

How to build a PLN. Now that you’re convinced you need a PLN, how do you build one? It takes more than joining Google +’s 112,000-strong Education Technology Community or showing up for Twitter’s every-other Wednesday #digcit TweetUp. Attend virtual conferences. Reach out to them. Do stuff online.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

With a light at the end of the tunnel and plans to open in-person this fall, three superintendents are sharing lightbulb moments, what technology they’re using this fall , and what practices they would leave behind if able. And then, during that week, we had parent conferences.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Tom’s public education experience includes Special Education, Social Studies, educational technology coaching, and digital design. He is a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Product Expert who has spoken at national conferences including SXSW EDU, the National Council for the Social Studies, and ISTE.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Whether you work at the elementary level, with older kids or college students, managing the responsibilities you have to kids both at work and at home can be daunting. Even as you know there are certain behaviors that you dislike in a parent during a conference, you can find yourself displaying them yourself. Preparing for College.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2018

The whole reason behind having these accounts is of course to share our story with the world, but more importantly to teach my students about how to appropriately behave on social media and how to use digital citizenship early on, before they actually have those accounts at home with their families. You’re an elementary teacher right?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Check out Jennifer Gonzalez’ 2018 Teacher’s Guide to Technology for more than 200 tools with special tips, videos, and screenshots to get you started. Iditarod Teacher: How to Connect and Learn from the Iditarod Race. I’ve been there and spoken at their conference. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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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. with Technology. PD Connection. PD Connection.

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My Paperless Classroom

JANUARY 19, 2024

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes podcaster, author, and Digital Learning Leader Matthew Joseph on the podcast to discuss why it’s important not only to have a clear district vision for technology integration but a clear plan for how Instructional Coaches will play a pivotal part in executing that plan.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2024

We also did some live podcast events last year, including tapings of podcasts in front of audiences at SXSW EDU in Austin and at the ISTE Live conference in Philadelphia. Inside the Quest to Detect (and Tame) ChatGPT Even before ChatGPT was released, AI experts were exploring how to detect language written by this new kind of bot.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 28, 2017

Today Justin Kamp @kampmiltonmusic Kids can learn to make music with iPads and technology. Technotunes and how to use them. Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen share awesome apps for iPads in the elementary classroom. This isn’t just child’s play – some serious music learning can happen.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2021

Sponsor: Join me at the upcoming insightful online conference, Engage 2021 sponsored by Kognity! I’ll be sharing my 50+ ways to use technology in the classroom updated with new tools and tips for the challenges of teaching in 2021. Teachers can spend hours typing up and writing a lesson plan that takes just 30 or 45 minutes to share!

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2017

Empowering special needs students with technologies is one of the greatest ways to motivate and ignite their learning. Let’s start this Monday motivation remembering the joyful opportunity we have to help every child with technology! How Jennifer motivates students and teachers to unleash learning. Blog: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 22, 2017

Today Liz Kolb @lkolb talks about how we can put learning first and a very important reason technology should be second. In today’s show, Liz Kolb talks about the role of learning and technology: What is the role of technology in learning. When technology is a distraction. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Educators are encouraged to view AI not merely as a technological advancement but as a tool to enhance and augment the human experience. Brandon Taylor I am learning how to teach AI together with students. It is one of many activities from ISTE-GM AI Explorations Hands-on Guides for Elementary Teachers.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 13, 2017

While students are looking forward to the summer vacation, the NEO team are looking forward to this year’s edition of the most comprehensive ed tech event in the world: ISTE Conference and Expo. Here is a rather short list: ISTE is recognized globally as the most comprehensive educational technology conference in the world.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

So, what role(s) should technology play in education? How is current research-based evidence validating tech integration? Make it (inter)personal “Many educators associate personalized learning technology with a push to commercialize and dehumanize education—keeping students glued to screens with little human interaction.”

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 21, 2018

Today’s learners need to know how to ask and answer their own questions. Now that students understand how to generate good research questions, I step back and let them choose a topic of choice to research. As students begin to find answers to their questions, I show them how to keep the information organized using Notes on their iPads.

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Tech Helpful

MAY 9, 2019

Our elementary school started with a rolling cart of iPads and we have slowly added more and more into the mix for use and a chromebook cart as well. Over the last few years, we have created a Technology Integration: Goals and Outcomes for Students document. The last 2 years I found myself focusing on this.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Learn about this program, how you can join in, and how you can become a better mentor. 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.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Neeb, the principal of Williams Elementary School, and Tickle, a digital learning specialist and Google Certified Trainer, presented “The Whole Ball of Wax: A Place for Everything,” on Monday. Follow us on Twitter at @EdTech_K12 or the official conference Twitter account, @TCEA , and join the conversation using the hashtag #TCEA.

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