The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2021

Jal Mehta from the Harvard School of Education Shares How From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. There are two tracks of this conference – one focusing on pedagogy and hot topics and the other on best practices for using Pear Deck and GoGuardian. You can mix and match your tracks.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Rushton Hurley on Episode 386 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Rushton Hurley has worked and studied on three continents as a high school Japanese language teacher, principal of an online high school, a teacher trainer, and a speaker. Twitter: @ rushtonh.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2020

HP Teaching Fellows also receive opportunities for networking, presenting, and sharing thought leadership at national conferences and through virtual events. Joseph Filiplic, grades 7-9 Computer Science and Social Studies teacher at Edmonton Catholic Schools, Alberta. Follow #ReinventTheClassroom on Twitter.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

While schools provide their own professional development sessions or teachers may have opportunities to attend local, state, or national conferences, the cost involved in attending them leads to additional planning and preparation for our students. See some of the many weekly and monthly Twitter chats and topics to follow.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 0:15 Big Picture Stats 0:54 Andrea Yon's story 1:24 World Literacy Foundation study of the economic and social cost of illiteracy Sponsor: Today’s sponsor, Literal is an app to help students in grades 6-12 engage with reading. Reading stamina matters.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

For the purposes of this post, let’s put aside more traditional pathways that are either provided to educators or ones that are sought out, such as conferences and workshops. Book Studies Reading is such a critical aspect of one’s personal and professional growth. Here are some no-cost (or relatively low-cost) options.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

Join me and other education innovators on February 4, 2021 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Join me and other education leaders at the upcoming online conference Engage 2021 sponsored by Kognity. I am speaking at this conference. What does the conference cost? Bulosan, MA.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Stephanie DeMichele shared a fantastic template on Twitter that she encouraged teachers to “steal.” Provide individual or small group support (in person or online) as the class works on the practice and apply activity or use this time to conference with individual students. #3 Prepare your station rotation lesson (e.g.,

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022) —The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place— to support science and social studies instruction in all grades.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The design of any learning space typically sets the stage for the type of experience the students and teachers are going to have, said CDW•G Education Strategist Jennifer Brown at the 2019 Illinois Computing Educators conference in Schaumburg, Ill. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ICE 2019 coverage.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

27 workshop at the Future of Education Technology Conference. “We JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Follow us on Twitter at @EdTech_K12 or the official conference Twitter account, @FETC , and join the conversation using the hashtag #FETC. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2020

She followed Course Hero on Twitter, where its feed is full of advice and inspirational quotes for educators. The company invited her on an all-expense-paid trip to its annual conference on teaching at its headquarters in San Francisco. This is the engine that lets it boast a library of “30-million course-specific study materials.”

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Upon getting on Twitter in 2009, I was not only baffled about how to use the social media site but also about all the symbols associated with it. Before Twitter I referred to this as the “pound sign” on the telephone and only used it as such. Engage in an online book study or start your own. One of them was the hashtag (#).

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

If teachers are planning to use video conference to simply transfer information (e.g., I have also heard teachers on Twitter talk about offering parent Q&A sessions or coffee chats with families to keep them in the loop and lower anxiety levels. It is essential to build in time for them to discuss information and ask questions.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2019

Two years ago, Google and the Consortium for School Networking launched a pilot connected school bus program, Rolling Study Halls , after districts voiced interest in helping rural students use their long bus rides effectively toward their education. 29 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference. by Eli Zimmerman.

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TeacherCast

APRIL 25, 2015

Jeff sits down with Jerry Blumengarten and Brad Currie to discuss how educators are using Twitter to connect with each other. Jeff sits down with Jerry Blumengarten and Brad Currie to discuss how educators are using Twitter to connect with each other. This podcast was originally recorded in December 2012.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students can sense and even internalize the emotions their teachers are feeling, especially stress, depression, and worry. Not only do we need to help kids stay physically healthy, but we also need to help them stay emotionally healthy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Mark Sparvell cites current research about what students really want in their classroom and how social-emotional learning relates to education technology. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

When building a classroom environment, confer openly with teachers about their specific needs to guide more meaningful technology integrations. . Cocoon zones: Modern learning environments should reflect the ways students use them, supporting group projects as well as individual study time. Consult Teachers on Classroom Needs.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

I get to breakdown complicated processes, facilitate discussions, conduct student conferences, or meet with individual students who need additional support. She is a veteran social studies teacher who has taught Sociology, US History, World History, Anthropology, and Psychology.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Research can’t make up for the invaluable practical experience, but we shouldn’t dismiss the evidence offered by reliable studies that aim to improve teaching and learning. So when you’re scrolling through your Twitter feed and see something that a fellow teacher shared, you can simply save it for later.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 26, 2011

This year Jeff Pulver has teamed up with the most awesome Chris Lehmann to bring the #140EDU Conference to the masses. Now, I have had the opportunity to meet with some pretty cool people at past conferences. So check out the #140EDU Conference and I hope to see you there! But now we have a focus on just education.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The post The Teacher’s Guide to Professional Book Studies – SULS031 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Book studies can be a great way for teachers to grow, connect, and learn together. Teacher book studies can be impactful. Level up your professional learning with effective book studies! Click To Tweet.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Research says that when students are engaged in service-learning, their immune system, heart rate and sense of well-being improves dramatically. Children are happiest when they feel a sense of purpose.

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ProfHacker

JANUARY 24, 2017

At this year’s MLA Convention, I was invited to give a workshop on getting started on social media, namely, Twitter. I’ve written recently for ProfHacker about why I still find Twitter valuable. Twitter is only as good as the people you follow and thus populate your timeline. Now, what do I mean by that?

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techieMusings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Many of you probably know the story of my Twitter handle: @buddyxo. Back in 2010, I was sitting at the Alan November BLC conference and Alan told us that we all needed to be on Twitter. At a time when I didn’t think I’d ever actually use Twitter on a regular basis, buddyxo seemed like a good name! And so it has lived on.

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Learning Confluence

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

It is also a collection of anecdotes, inspiring examples, case studies and resources. Case Study 4.6: In this case study Judy shares her journey from High School English teacher, to be a leader in school libraries, and now a leader in the tertiary sector. Click here to download the full Case Study in PDF Format.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In addition, as this article from Science News for Students tells us, studies on the effects of screen time on children that were completed prior to the pandemic show that there is a potential for even more insidious results to reveal themselves when screen time is excessive, such as mental and physical health issues. It’s all in the blend.

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Iterating Toward Openness

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Two months ago I invited people to respond to a survey regarding the Open Education Conference and how it can be improved. 2,237 people received the invitation by email, and more saw the invitation on Twitter and here on the blog. The conference is expensive. Potentially create a conference track focused on first-timers.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These affirming and supportive relationships took many forms, ranging from ad hoc check-ins throughout the school year with two or three trusted colleagues to large-scale organized gatherings with hundreds or thousands at annual educator conferences or in local or national affinity networks (e.g.,

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Learning Confluence

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It is also a collection of anecdotes, inspiring examples, case studies and resources. Case Study 4.7: ?Global His case study is full of exciting learning experiences for his students that involve connections with external peers, students and practicing teachers from across the globe. Part 1: Global Educator Case Studies.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Friday, November 21st, is the fifth and final day our fifth annual Global Education Conference. Today was yet another great day of sessions and keynotes, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page. Follow the conference through Twitter using the hashtag #globaled14.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2024

They’ve written to conference organizers to stop Boaler from speaking and, she says, they’ve told her funders to stop giving money to her. You’re basically hung, drawn and quartered by the court of Twitter,” she said. And she tends not to factor in evidence that runs counter to her views or adjust her views as new studies arise.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Using Twitter in my classroom has certainly elevated my tech savvy status with parents as well as my instagramming 5th graders who have never known a world without digital devices. I added others to the tweet by inserting their twitter handles, check out their response. and Astronaut Scott Kelly and Life in Space.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Tuesday, November 18th, is day two of the fifth annual Global Education Conference. We had a great opening day of sessions and keynotes, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page. Follow the conference through Twitter using the hashtag #globaled14.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is Figjam? Tom’s public education experience includes Special Education, Social Studies, educational technology coaching, and digital design. If you wish to see more content by Vicki Davis you can find her on Facebook and Twitter @coolcatteacher.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A top Google leader said during Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference this summer that nearly 40 percent of young people—ages 18 to 24—are turning to visual-based social media platforms like TikTok or Instagram for their internet searches.

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