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How We Began Online Learning Successfully

The CoolCatTeacher

Reflections from the trenches From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we began distance learning, I started writing and reflecting. As I shared in the book I co-authored, Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds , if you are invisible online – YOU DON’T EXIST to others in the space.

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How not to write about HyFlex or online learning

Bryan Alexander

Today’s case in point is an odd article in Insider Higher Ed. “ HyFlex Is Not the Future of Learning ” starts off by complaining about that form of teaching, then becomes a general complaint about online learning. Next he praises the on-campus experience, in contrast to online learning.

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Navigating a Year of Distance Learning as an Instructional Coach

Digital Promise

Based on my Twitter and Instagram feeds in August, I wasn’t the only educator who felt the urge to sign up for every newsletter, webinar, or online course on all things distance learning. While the drive to push my learning was well-intentioned, it led to serious PD FOMO.

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Going Back to School to Learn About Blended Learning

Ed Tech from the Ground Up

public schools to attend an Apple Distinguished Schools Day where Natick shared its blended learning approach with other schools and districts. First, a quick definition: According to the Online Learning Consortium blended learning means “a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is replaced by web-based online learning.”.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. However, our professional accreditation requirements are still on track and need to be renewed, as we have to learn and up our abilities for the fall. Learn More. This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best.

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8 Types of Blended Learning According to Research

The CoolCatTeacher

Design Your Classroom for Maximum Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blended learning happens when you mix the face to face classroom with online learning. While flipped classroom is a form of blended learning, it is not the only one.

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How to Embrace an Open Culture in Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Learning and Sharing Can Spread from Teacher to Teacher with George Couros From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In fact, I learn more from other teachers both in my school and online than I have from most professional development. boring professional development.

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