The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Brian Aspinall on Episode 396 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Brian Aspinall, author of Code Breaker : 15+ Ways to Get Started with Coding, shares how students from kindergarten to high school can start to learn coding. Twitter: @ mraspinall. Happy Hour of Code Week.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. How to Reach Students Who Have Experienced Trauma. So, we have to learn how to reach and teach students who have experienced trauma.

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Buncee

JUNE 11, 2021

Ever wonder how to make writing have more of an impact on students? Barbie Monty received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education (Cum Laude) from Mississippi University for Women. With the current situation in the world, Differentiated Instruction is now necessary more than ever! Wonder no more!

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 5, 2014

Using a blog hits many important curriculum areas, such as differentiating instruction as well as meeting many Common Core Standards (see here & here for examples). For that, Twitter is a fantastic platform. There are a few other posts about how we use Twitter at PS 10 here , here , and here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

10MT: A 10-Minute Teacher Interview with Michael Matera From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm. SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. This course will teach you how to plan and integrate social media into your classroom. UDL is an excellent framework that can be used in any classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of “Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education,” talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be “bad at math” and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

You’ll learn some of the common misconceptions about creating choice boards, but most importantly, you’ll learn how to get started with utilizing the choice board for your classroom. For more details on how to design choice boards and grab some free templates, jump back to episode 8. Find ideas and examples in this episode.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 14, 2015

Readers will know that I promised a thoughtful follow-up to my previous post in which I criticized DeLisle’s recent Ed Week rant on differentiated instruction. For, surely, this is the issue with Differentiated Instruction. Schools simply do not know how to change themselves. But once the going gets rough (e.g.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 20, 2016

Welcome to a series that supports the use of technology in support of differentiated learning in and beyond the PBL classroom. Before reading, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. Newsela will require educators to create a free account. Welcome to the Future!

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

It’s a great way to differentiate and offer more flexible learning paths for students. This model is NOT just for elementary! The teacher still gets the opportunity to meet with small groups, differentiate instruction, and provide real-time feedback. The station rotation model has been around for a long time.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Welcome to the fourth post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. Before reading, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. If you are in the area, or at the conference, think about attending.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 12, 2015

Teachers can use MoveNote to explain directions to individual students, making it easier to differentiate instruction. Sense-Lang’s Balloon Game – Once you get the basics down, this game is great for teaching you how to type without looking at the keyboard. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this uplifting episode, we're joined by Todd Nesloney, a seasoned educator and advocate for authentic leadership in schools. How to Use the Triple E Framework for. Differentiating Instruction in Kindergarten and Elementary Grades with.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Learn how to use the iPad apps “Book Creator” and “Creative Book Builder” to create and share enhanced/multimedia eBooks using DropBox for free cloud storage/distribution. However, what does that look like for early elementary grades (K-3)? If You Challenge Them. Mobile 2015’s Call for Proposals is now open.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Kyle Schwartz on episode 141 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 1 – Give students options about how to answer the question. So, they can be, you know, light hearted and funny with it, like “I wish my teacher knew how to do a backflip.”

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MindShift

AUGUST 26, 2015

In the spring of 2015, Denver elementary teacher Kyle Schwartz asked her students to complete this sentence in writing: “I wish my teacher knew. ” Lisa Tremonte, a special education teacher at Apshawa Elementary School in West Milford, New Jersey, began using a 360 Spreadsheet in the fall of 2014. … THE HACK IN ACTION.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Understanding when, where, and how learning takes place has never been more important. Elementary Years ? Blended Learning ? Brain-based Learning ? Classroom 2.0 ? College Admissions ? Connections ? Creativity ? Defining Success ? Digital Citizenship ? Educational Technology ? Engagement ? Family & Parenting ? Future of Eduction ?

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Learning in Hand

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Similar to Twitter, you choose who to follow, and you receive notifications when that person starts a broadcast. Creating Googley Infographics by Laura Bates, Melanie Burford, and Angie McNally See lots of example infographics made by elementary students in this Google Slideshow. Device-less Memory!

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