The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

Brian is the creator of the Homework Hacks Course , designed to equip students aged 13 to 20 with research-backed homework hacks and independent learning strategies. He served on the Working Group for President Obama's Advisory Council on Financial Capability. He is happily married with three children and has the world's best dog.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 6, 2017

Other skills must be honed, too, not the least of which is how to get along with their peers and work well with others. I meet with two groups of gifted elementary students, grades 2nd through 6th, for a full day each week. Materials: One egg per group. 40 straws per group. Materials: One egg per group.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

But this fall, everyone at Viewmont Elementary School is in masks, so she has to listen more intently than usual. Creger was showing the students how to read by using phonics, which teaches children the relationships between letters and sounds. Normally, she would observe the way their mouths move to form the letters.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

I like how each of these courses aligns with national and state standards. Many of these units fit easily into an existing course, adding fun and real-world engagement as students learn. In this six-lesson course, students start off by learning about banking options. Grade level: elementary grades. Idea #3: Vault.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. So how can you help kids practice digital citizenship in school? What is digital citizenship in the classroom?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

This is pretty rare in the courses I’ve seen. Insurance – Understanding how to make wise insurance decisions. A two-year nationwide survey of 2,500 students taking the course showed knowledge gains in 90% of the students taking this free course. This helps students start thinking about financial topics.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

You can also share specific texts with individual students or small groups to differentiate instruction and personalize learning. Learners will read about and discuss rules, decision-making and how to socialize in the classroom. Students will learn about Native American groups in different regions of the country.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Samantha’s parents are at a loss about how to help her. According to an international group of researchers , specific symptoms of this phenomenon among children and young adults include intense feelings of sadness, anger, powerlessness, helplessness and guilt — all of which can fuel more general and severe anxiety or depression.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Linda has authored two books and also created many online courses such as Classroom Management 101 (www.teach4theheart.com/cm101) and Reclaim Your Time 101 (www.teach4theheart.com/reclaim). flash card game, group contest, and scavenger hunt can make worksheets more exciting. Group contest 09:41 7. Quiz trade activity 06:59 4.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 3, 2024

This story also appeared in The 19th Yuli Paez-Naranjo, a Working on Womanhood counselor, sported a purple WOW T-shirt as she led the group in a discussion about how values can inform decisions. “Do How about fighting?” The only positive outcome is you may find out how strong you are,” said Deanna Palacio, one of the girls.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2024

Holmes had been “tracked,” or grouped, into the lower-performing math class. “I Which students get to attempt intellectually stimulating courses like calculus may rely in part on where they attend high school rather than just their aptitude for math, according to a new study. “Oh, do you want to try?,” I was just a kid.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

With insights that bridge the gap between theory and practice, James will shed light on how facing difficulties head-on can lead to profound understanding and growth in our students. He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. And of course they do it quickly.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 20, 2019

However, it seems that not many students are keen on pursuing STEM courses post their school level. Recent data from a test commonly taken by college-bound high school students found that only 20% of students are ready for courses typically required for a STEM major. Here are some tips to create STEM courses for K-12 students: 1.Design

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

Here are great ideas from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew on how to keep tech fresh this summer. Elementary School – Interactive Learning Apps Picture your elementary school classroom filled with excited young learners, their eyes glued to their screens as they explore new ideas and grasp essential skills through educational apps.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

Advancement Courses sponsors this webinar. Remember to use the code COOL20 for 20% off a course with Advancement Courses. I’ll be taking a course with them this summer for my PD. This webinar includes Vicki Davis and two top course designers from Advancement Courses. Danielle Strohmeyer.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2021

In a previous post , I shared how members of the 4th-grade team at Red Cliffs Elementary School in the Juab School district collaborated to create a personalized experience that combined choice and data to differentiate. I was hesitant at the start of the year about starting small group instruction given the circumstances.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

On a morning this fall at Washington Elementary, a young boy, sitting at a table with five of his peers, held a tablet while he built a digital snowman — a cool proposition given the 85-degree heat just outside his air-conditioned classroom. LINDSAY, Calif. — This story also appeared in The Fresno Bee. Ushering in a new model.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 12, 2019

link] Transcript of How to Help Kids Who Hate Math Learn It with Dan Meyer – Episode 513 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast [Recording starts 0:00:00] You can use today’s technique with just about any type of thing where you’re trying to get kids to pay attention to details. He lives in Oakland, CA.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Advancement Courses Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. If you enroll in any of the courses mentioned in this post, use the code COOL20 to receive 20% off of your course. Search Courses Now. Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Learn some thinking routines and how to apply these valuable techniques in your classroom. How to Teach Thinking Routines in the Classroom. Harvard’s Project Zero teaches courses in Visible Thinking – it looks like they have an online course starting in September but you need teams of 3-5 people to join. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

Advancement Courses sponsored this show. Listen to Dawn Stansbury Share How Administrators Can Prepare for the Fall. Helpful Courses for Administrators. I’m getting ready for an amazing fall myself by taking my summer accreditation requirements through Advancement Courses. All opinions are my own. BUMPER: 00:32.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Take the course, Designing for Online Learning which is free. Today it is free.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Q&A: Class Tech Tips Blogger Monica Burns Explains How to Work with Digital Tools. Starting in the fall of 2011, Burns spent two years working in a one-to-one environment with tablets in an elementary school setting. Connect IT blogger Amy Brown spoke with Burns to discuss how technology can enhance a classroom experience.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 13, 2021

I will provide a quick overview of the protocol, we will redesign two or three lessons together in small groups, I will field questions and concerns, and we will conclude with some suggestions and strategies for usage in your local setting. . And of course we can customize this. Interested? It’s that easy. Satisfaction guaranteed.

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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. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. Fortunately, TGR Foundation and Discovery Education are partnering to help STEM teachers reach a more diverse group of learners and generate student interest in STEM. How can we ensure STEM is more than just a buzzword?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course. If your school doesn’t teach a course about personal economics, there are many online sites that address the topic as mini-lessons. Age group: Middle school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

Generative AI in the Classroom with Steve Dembo Donnie Piercey, AI and Math Donnia Piercey @ mrpiercEy is sharing how to integrate AI into Math instruction and is hosting an upcoming seminar with the National Council of Math Teachers on a deep dive on AI in math instruction for elementary grades.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

How to get to the site. You’ll see when you login that you start off by being able to add activities, explore the resources they have, or get some training on how to use this collaborative learning tool. In particular, math teachers and elementary teachers will love the manipulatives that you can adapt for your own lessons. .

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

This path seemed like the best way to blend his love of linguistics with his interest in teaching — that is, until he took a job as a paraprofessional at an elementary school in his hometown of Corona, California. CGU has a teacher residency program that let him stay in the elementary school he was already in.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2023

With April being financial literacy month, there's no better time to tune in and learn how to integrate financial literacy into your curriculum. Episode 801 Empower Your Students: Tips to Teach Financial Literacy Like a Pro In this episode, Financial Literacy Expert Brian Page shares how to teach financial literacy in the classroom.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

Find some way, some moment to connect—especially with elementary students, but all your students really—because they’re challenged,” he says. Essentially, these are tools and options that are designed for one specific group, like a ramp to a door, but it helps everybody out. And then of course, accessibility.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 18, 2021

My role was to provide then direct feedback on all the evidence shared while also engaging the group to do the same. One of the key points I tried to make was how important it is to do the same with teachers. We chunked the areas and worked on them in small groups. The result was “Feedback Fridays.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Sixth grade teacher Kelly Woodfin works with a small group of students, including Zoe, during an advanced math class in Tulsa, Okla. It’s also the result of a years-long campaign to identify and promote more students from underrepresented backgrounds into the district’s most challenging math courses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

Summer Camp – Fun online courses that provide more hands-on, personalized learning through small group classes that are taught by experienced tutors. Splash Summer Camp Courses for Student Success. Splash Summer Camps are organized in small personalized groups conducted by hand-picked tutors. Learn how to read maps.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

A fascinating study published in the Journal of School Health indicates that when elementary-age children’s lessons incorporated physical activity, their focus improved more than 70 percent. Yet children may not understand how to make the most of those breaks. Promoting a thirst for learning and activity.

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