The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 29, 2019

Today, Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, talks about eight edtech apps that you should try. (He Listen to the show and learn how it is used and follow the links in the show notes below. Download a free ebook with the Lead Forward authors and get inspired. All editorial content is my own.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching in augmented reality (AR) for the past several years has been a bit of a challenge, in my opinion, as is often the case with new technologies. First, 3D bear is a free download for smartphones and tablets. You can use it and learn.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Until now, however, we haven’t really had apps to help us see the possibilities of this technology. When you download Metaverse onto your mobile device, click the “scan” button to launch the experience. Here are five examples of simple breakouts, but you can find many more by downloading the Metaverse app and browsing them.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Engaging Kindergarteners with Technology: Augmented Reality, iPads, QR Codes and More. They have probably about a dozen or so different apps that you can download — and many of them are free. Some are interactive games. Technology is expensive. OH, we can download this. and learn about it on their own.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2018

We’ll have free resources available for downloading. Mary: I think that just comes with technology. So, what’s your pep talk to teachers for utilizing this type of immersive technology? We spend a lot of time gnashing our teeth over using technology as, “Oh, I have to INSERT that into my curriculum. Vicki: (laughs).

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