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Google Classroom Bootcamp Duo Demo: Student and Teacher Views

The CoolCatTeacher

Alice Keeler and Vicki Davis demo both sides of Google Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As so many of us schools are having to move quickly to Google Classroom, Alice Keeler sat down with me recently to do what we’re calling a “duo demo.”

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Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is Figjam? Figjam is a cool, flexible, fun, collaborative space for student projects, presentations, and collaborations. Figma, definitely start with Figjam. We could talk more about that. Figjam is the collaborative whiteboard piece and.

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The One Present I Wish Parents Would Give My Students

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. ” By definition, this is supposed to be a physical gift, because of course love and support and good character are all things we hope parents will give their kids every year. . I can tell the kids who get this kind of gift. They are different.

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20 Texas Education Leaders to Follow on Twitter

MIND Research Institute

I've been a resident of the Lone Star State for over two years now, and I can definitely vouch for the saying: Everything is bigger in Texas! These educators use Twitter as an effective tool to engage others in conversation and share their knowledge—all in an effort to teach the state's future leaders. December 10, 2019. May 17, 2018.

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Top Microsoft Education News, Tips, and Resources from #ISTE19

Teacher Reboot Camp

You must check out this tool if you haven’t already, because it is definitely a game changer! Below I have added links to resources, tips, and updates thanks to Wakelet , the great free curation tool that captures reflections and reactions from Twitter during a conference. Update your apps and try Flipgrid AR!

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What Skills Do Google, Pinterest, and Twitter Employees Think Kids Need To Succeed?

Edsurge

Here's the start to an interesting story: a Google program manager, a Twitter engineer, and a Pinterest employee walk into a bar. In today’s day and age, Google, Twitter and Pinterest are three of the largest employers in the United States and internationally. What are they there to discuss? But in reality, it’s not a bar.

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Tips for Education Conference Presenters

EdTechSandyK

Having just attended two conferences within the space of a month and done a solo presentation at one of them, I have a few tips fresh on my mind that might help anyone who plans to present at a conference or professional development event. These tips are based on a mixture of my experiences as a presenter and as an audience member.