The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

Add free manipulatives and lessons to your library first. In particular, math teachers and elementary teachers will love the manipulatives that you can adapt for your own lessons. . When you find a manipulative, slide, or game that you want, it is as simple as adding it to your library. What is included in the Lumio library?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

This is pretty rare in the courses I’ve seen. A two-year nationwide survey of 2,500 students taking the course showed knowledge gains in 90% of the students taking this free course. These results were across all student demographics, making this course an excellent fit for every middle school.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Another idea is to have students create their own newsletter to talk about what they are learning, even include a video and choose from all of the options in the media library to add to their story. In my eighth grade STEAM course, I’ve had students make videos to introduce themselves to classmates. Elementari.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 13, 2022

"Protecting Yourselves and Your Patrons: Important Lessons for Library Leaders and Staff from School Shootings" Part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. TO REGISTER: Click HERE.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

. – September 11, 2021 – Gale , part of Cengage Group, today announced the launch of Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School , a new online accredited diploma completion program available to public libraries. With Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School , we are helping public libraries change lives.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Also available are online courses that include Minecraft and Roblox. Some of the courses available are broken into age groups and include options such as CoderZ Adventure for ages 6 through 10, Robotics 101 which is a self-paced program for students ages 11 through 14, and Python gym for students ages 15 and older. Code with Google.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The “ Public Libraries and Book Bans – Parent Perception Survey ” gathered insights from 1,527 parents and guardians with children under 18 in two surveys during October and November 2023. We continue to be thrilled to see the vast majority of parents think that the public library is a safe place for their children.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. 5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Elementari – Create a free class account for up to 30 students. My Storybook – This web tool requires no registration and is simple to use with very young learners and elementary students.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Elementari – Create a free class account for up to 30 students. My Storybook – This web tool requires no registration and is simple to use with very young learners and elementary students.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 1, 2022

"Protecting Yourselves and Your Patrons: Important Lessons for Library Leaders and Staff from School Shootings" Part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. TO REGISTER: Click HERE.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Picture of library shelves with “caution do not enter” tape. Elsewhere, a school used caution tape to prevent students from roaming through bookshelves in the library. Navajo Technical University instructor Julia Bales leads an interpersonal communications course on Aug. Credit: Eileen Wood. Credit: Daniel Vendever.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. Consult experts when designing STEM courses and labs. For its part, St.

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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. Highly recommend — Gail Donahue, Ph.D.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. Libraries, of course, still hold a wealth of information, but now learners can go beyond the library walls. Let’s take a look at how students can safely search the internet. Monitoring. FREE GUIDE FOR TECH ADMINS.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2022

By Dr. Steve Albrecht I posted this Library 2.0 New attacks at an elementary school in Texas, a grocery store, and just recently, a factory in Maryland, show us this disturbing trend of mass shootings is continuing in the wrong direction. Social media postings and messages about our libraries or our employees need to be analyzed.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 18, 2022

The School of Information at San José State University is the founding sponsor of the Library 2.0 Deaf Community and Culture and Best Practices for Libraries | Deaf History Month Free Symposium APRIL 21, 2022 - 1:00PM - 3:00PM ROSA RODRIGUEZ, ALICE L. Library Services to the Deaf Community Panel Discussion (2:10 - 2:40 p.m.

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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. In 2012, students in Grades 7-8 followed suit. professional learning and new learning experiences.

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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. SplashLearn for Teachers and Schools – teachers can sign up for free and have access to the full SplashLearn content library. Splash Summer Camp Courses for Student Success.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

And of course, using the latest tech helps prep students for the future in a variety of ways. This is just as true for the elementary classroom as it is for the lecture hall. It’s faster and easier, of course, but it’s not that effective. The post 5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2022

As the start of the school year kicks off across the country, elementary school teachers work hour upon hour to create welcoming, joyous spaces for learning. As a school librarian serving more than 500 elementary students each year, I hear kids complain about these reading logs and calendars all the time. Let Kids Choose S.R.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In high school, I participated in Teacher Cadets , a program that allows high school students to explore the education field as a possible career, in part by having them go into local elementary and middle schools and by serving and observing in the field. Maybe I could work in a museum or a library. But I did enjoy teaching.

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Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2020

Jessica Besler, a kindergarten teacher at Lakeview Elementary School, is a member of the program’s second cohort. Jessica Besler Kindergarten Teacher, Lakeview Elementary School. I enjoyed doing the course work and learned a great deal about using Excel,” Thomas said of her first micro-credential experience. “I

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

If you’re looking for elementary or middle school materials, this is a great place to start. OER Commons is a digital library full of open educational resources (OER). While their library contains several different types of materials, it is also a source for digital textbooks. . Open Textbook Library. OER Commons.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2022

Tampa, FL – July 14, 2022 – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has partnered with Vector Solutions to provide all school districts in the state with free access to Vector’s library of Student Safety & Wellness Courses. For more information about the Student Safety & Wellness Courses, visit [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

This blog post will give some recommendations about what you need to do to feel rejuvenated and point to some courses that will help you do that. Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. Take some courses with best practices that connect technology tools to pedagogical improvements in your classroom teaching. PD Connection.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Kathleen Gates, a retired teacher who had taught for many years at Brooksville Elementary School in the Hernando County School District, described preparing for that school board meeting as if she were going into battle. Robinson later found out that the student’s mother had enrolled him in the class to get a copy of the course syllabus.

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Flocabulary

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Bethel Elementary in Marietta, GA wanted to expand on a songwriting history research project she’d led with students in the past. Bethel Elementary. Anthony, to Langston Hughes, to Orville Wright, students picked historical figures and dove into the project during their once-weekly period in the library. Heather Kindschy at Mt.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

High school math – “Precalculus” Several college educators collaborated on this textbook to use in any pre-calculus course. Third grade language arts – “Native American Stories” This elementary digital textbook has ten 80-minute lessons, which can be broken up to fit shorter class sessions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

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. I’ve noticed news stories about schools adding financial literacy to the High School course load (yay!). Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

Dr. Kristen Mattson, author of Digital Citizenship in Action talks about how they’ve integrated digital citizenship into all of their courses at her school and how you can too. She is a high school library media center director in Illinois and author of the book Digital Citizenship in Action published through ISTE. Kristen: We are.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 21, 2023

Which is why we are excited to announce that Learning Revolution will be hosting the third annual ONLINE version of this much-sought-after course: This course is a weekly six-part series: five recorded sessions with live Q&A plus one bonus live Q&A session the final week. The course is co-taught by Greg Smith and Chris Loper.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2017

Creating a Student-Centered Library Where Kids Love to Learn with Micki Uppena (Show #23). Of course, this is only 2 months, but we have had 45 episodes! Creating a Student-Centered Library Where Kids Love to Learn with Micki Uppena (Show #23). Top 10 Shows of March 2017. Give Kids What They Deserve with Adam Welcome (Show #36).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 14, 2019

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Book and Web Tool Reviews – Get students to create short audio or video trailers of the books they read in class or from the library. End of the School Year Activities from Shelly Sanchez Terrell.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 6, 2021

Chris Loper, one of the instructors for our upcoming course described below, has written an article for parents: " How to Succeed When School Returns to Normal." And please consider taking, or letting others know about, our Parenting for Academic Success Course described below! Remote learning wasn’t as effective as in-person school.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

Of course, you'll also want to dig into their privacy and safety practices, so make sure to check out the privacy evaluations on the review pages (when available). Elementary Math and Science Khan Academy Kids. Elementary ELA and Social Studies Epic! Elementary Arts and Creativity Book Creator. Lexi's World.

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