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How to use Notion

The CoolCatTeacher

Today's guest, Chris Chappotin, shares how he uses Notion to organize himself. He talks about how to get started and why people use it. How I Use Notion in the Classroom. Episode 792 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast How to Use Notion Chris Chappotin, Principal at STEAM Middle School in Burleson, TX. Subscribe to the Show.

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Books, ebooks, and audiobooks, oh my!

eSchool News

“Information is information regardless of the format and how a student may access it,” Bober shared. “So, So, to recommend an eBook over a print book really looks at how and when the student wants to access the book. eBooks and audiobooks give students additional accessibility options as well, as educators everywhere realize.

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Virtual Museum Tours: Ready to Take Kids on a Field Trip?

The CoolCatTeacher

In this post, I'll show you how I got started. First, you sign up, then learn how to make collections, and then go to the awesome resource kits! eBooks – So, I guess this is a placeholder as I only see one ebook. I would start simply by looking at collections so you understand how to make your own.

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively? And how much is too much? Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones.

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COVID-19 Is Forever Changing How Students Experience Libraries

Edsurge

But how they execute their vision undoubtedly has. They are reimagining how to build a culture of reading for students who can no longer peruse the stacks or—in some cases—even set foot on campus. Gauthier has been surprised that high schoolers have put up the most resistance to the ebook transition.

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6 Steps to Teach Book Creation with Book Creator

The CoolCatTeacher

Book Creator , the simple ebook authoring program, encourages writing and creativity in kids. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. They have some new templates as well. Soon, my middle schoolers will start writing books again but in the fall, we had a great experience.

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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100. How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100.

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