Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 14, 2020

I would definitely recommend this conference to any educator in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. I also enjoyed each presentation and walked away with practical strategies, engaging activities, and valuable resources for my elementary students. Below find my tweets of key ideas, examples, and resources.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

My experience in this area began over three years ago, thanks to having the opportunity to coach teachers and administrators at Wells Elementary School. Typically, I only share the ones created by Wells (TX), Snow Horse (UT), and Corinth Elementary (MS) as well as Corinth Middle School. Challenge accepted!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 14, 2020

I would definitely recommend this conference to any educator in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. I also enjoyed each presentation and walked away with practical strategies, engaging activities, and valuable resources for my elementary students. Below find my tweets of key ideas, examples, and resources.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Keep reading on to learn more about how interactive whiteboards are reshaping education or check out how ViewSonic is creating engaging spaces using all forms of EdTech. You’ll find them in elementary classrooms and university lecture halls. As with any new EdTech tool, training and professional development are critical to success.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we–along with the majority of the world–definitely didn’t anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be) the global COVID-19 pandemic. Elementary students are not immune to serious student safety issues. education system.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how to orchestrate a digital transformation in your school. EDTECH: As an education technology consultant and speaker, what is your main message? EDTECH: What do you see as the greatest issue for K–12 classrooms when it comes to technology integration? And they shouldn't even try to be the expert.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 25, 2018

A few years ago, a group at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte received a grant from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction that paid for notebooks and software for creating a professional development program for elementary school teachers. Set Clear and Consistent Goals. Ensure that the Technology Enhances Learning.

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techlearning

MAY 17, 2018

I like this as a starting place for late elementary because there is so much I can do with it. Root's functionality for late elementary starts with the app. Code.org This seems like a no-brainer, but Code.org is a great place to start with late elementary coding because it's free. Code.org is known for there Hour of Code games.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Lucid is one of those companies that you may not have heard of, but you definitely should! Are your elementary teachers exhausted from trying to find the best app for each student? Lucid for Education. Connection points are magnetic, so they are strong enough to keep devices charged but safe enough for schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 11, 2019

Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen on episode 512 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Karen Lirenman ( @ KLirenman ) and Kristen Wideen ( @ mrswideen ) have written the definitive book on using iPads in the elementary classroom, Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning in the Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Figma, definitely start with Figjam. Start Beginners with Google JamBoard I could see trying Figjam with elementary, but I want them to be very, very versed in collaborative whiteboarding first, and I would definitely start collaboratively posting with elementary in Jamboard. We could talk more about that.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 8, 2018

This blog was originally published on Elementary Geek and is reposted here with permission. I’ve talked about using Seesaw in my classroom quite a bit in the past on Elementary Geek. It’s definitely been a game-changer for my computer lab times and I hope it will be for you too.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. And we forgot to mention that you’re actually an Elementary Teacher of the Year in Texas for Region 15, so these are elementary kids doing these really cool projects. Vicki: Oh, fun! OK, what else?

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

Lightspeed Learning Lab – Edtech Best Practices for a Smooth Return to School You’re working tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition back-to-school and your edtech ecosystem plays a big role. 10:22 And then trying to balance that out when high school kids do they follow their schedule elementary. What, what? 12:17 Debit.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 27, 2018

Eric: You could definitely use these with your elementary students without a doubt. The idea is that since the words that I chose are the Dolch words, the first about hundred or so are those words — those are definitely words that students are learning in K-1-2. Vicki: What age do you think these are perfect for?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! At Slackwood Elementary School in New Jersey, AI assistants helped bolster first-grade students, a majority of whom were struggling to achieve high test scores in science, technology, engineering and math courses.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2017

These statistics offer a somber reminder that the edtech industry does not produce quick, home run hits. Other EdSurge stories about edtech venture capital. 2016 US Edtech Funding Totals $1 Billion. Following Edtech Money (in-depth report on U.S. Rethink Education , an edtech investment firm based in White Plains, N.Y.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

One of my favorites is from Kate Wagner, principal of Red Mill Elementary, who says, “ We are no longer teaching to the middle.” This workbook will expand your definition of online curriculum; highlight student and teacher needs and views of implementations; and provide opportunities to help you identify your goals.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Joanna is an elementary teacher and Matt is a songwriter from Las Vegas. I guess that just has to be part of it in the elementary grades? So I feel like music has a place in the classroom and it is definitely underutilized. But it definitely confuses them. Their 7 Continents song has almost 300K views.

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 27, 2017

Are you an elementary teacher? Read elementary blogs. Are you interested in Edtech? And it’s another that has no definitive answer. Growing your audience takes time and patience and it definitely won’t happen overnight. And remember, having that regular schedule definitely helps.) Read those types of blogs.

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Most recently I had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of elementary students about social media and which platforms they are using. They definitely knew how to handle it. edtech #Stuvoice' Admittedly, I''m not much of a user of social media platforms for the under 13 set, so I knew I had a lot to learn. Read this: [link].

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

In today’s blog post I am sharing with you this handy collection of best vocabulary apps for students that I carefully curated based on my long standing experience as both language teacher and EdTech blogger. Each word comes with definitions and example sentences, providing a comprehensive understanding of its use.

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

OKIOCAM is a USB Plug and Play Document Camera by OKIOLABS that features a high definition 1080P camera, adjustable and extendable mounting arm, foldable base and fits easily in any backpack or laptop case. . What is an OKIOCAM? . The OKIOCAM comes in three different models: . OKIOCAM S . 3 Ways to use OKIOCAM in the Classroom .

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 30, 2016

And, to be clear, the poll findings should not be taken to generalize to any student population beyond high school (like to elementary or middle school students). See, for instance, definitions by The Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation , iNACOL , and The Learning Accelerator.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The extraordinary teachers featured below would be effective with or without edtech tools, but all of them have figured out how to use technology to impact their students in meaningful ways. Collaboration and Equity in the Elementary Math Classroom. Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right - Using It Well.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2018

To begin, can you give us a basic definition of what white fragility is? I taught both elementary and secondary education. When I was a young teacher in a predominantly black community, I definitely mentioned my “credentials” in conversations, to build myself up or engender favor. Most recently, you were a professor.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2023

Meet the Money Monsters stories introduce elementary aged students to ideas, habits, and activities that they'll need as you grow up and start to manage money. A searchable Financial terms glossary that has definitions that help build financial understanding. Teachers can order free classroom sets!

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2014

In fact, it is kind of fun if you are learning and discovering coding together…definitely a bonding experience! You (the teacher) don’t have to be an expert at coding to introduce your students to it. Can’t wait to meet you there!

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

She served on the leadership team for the EdTech Coaches Network of ISTE from 2015-2020, was a Future Ready Schools Instructional Coaches Thought Leader from 2017-2020, is a cohost of the Restart Recharge Podcast for coaches, and is a Google Certified Innovator, Coach, and Trainer. Katie finished her Ed.D. I don't really know what that means.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Chad Collins has been with Spencer County Public Schools (KY) since 2013, first as a middle school social studies and ELA teacher, and currently as the campus Gifted and Talented Teacher for Spencer County Middle School (SCMS) as well as Spencer County Elementary School.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

While they might be using edtech safely, students might still be struggling with managing their time when interacting with technology at home. Back when I was in elementary school, I could only access the internet during Computer class. By this time you might be wondering: what does a healthy relationship with technology look like?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2019

You’d definitely want to check the transcript and show notes for all of these ideas. You’ll definitely want to go to Eric’s website Control Alt Achieve and his YouTube channel. geg-ohio and runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his Google Apps and edtech resources can be found.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s definitely become a huge thing in education here in our in our city,” she said. “If A recent report from edtech platform Clever suggested that as many as one million students were affected by ransomware attacks at schools in 2021. If you’re not talking about it, you’re probably behind.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2017

She regularly contributes literacy insights at Dr. Kimberly’s Literacy Blog and has collaborated in writing classroom curriculum and language arts sections as well as chairing the Elementary Reading National Evaluation Preparation Committee for Pearson Education. I feel like my own vocabulary has exploded. VICKI: Wow.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2017

Flocks of educators and entrepreneurs have made their way down to San Antonio this week for the mecca of edtech conferences, hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education—better known as ISTE. So the company plans to release three new articles a week aimed specifically at elementary students.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 18, 2021

Christopher Dodge is the Principal and Lead Learner of Orange Elementary Schools in Orange, Massachusetts. All Orange Elementary Schools students receive free breakfast and lunch. It definitely fit the bill. How to Bring Edtech into a District Successfully. What is the biggest challenge? Other Educator Perspectives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

It’s definitely a work in progress. It can even be done in the elementary curriculum. I’ve been working a little bit with some folks in the elementary world, which is a stretch for me. Vicki: It sounds like you have really helped infuse digital citizenship into all the courses at your school. How are you doing that? Vicki: Yes.

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