The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

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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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 20, 2019

In order to familiarize students with STEM concepts, it must be introduced at an early age, preferably from the elementary level. Although STEM comprises of high-end courses like advanced science and engineering, you must design them according to the students’ learning capacity, just like you would create a regular K-12 curriculum.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2019

Learn more! See: 5 Emoji Activities for Google Docs where Eric describes how to do all of these emoji activities including the emoji math picture shown below. See Eric’s blog post on emojis in Google docs to learn how to do this. Subscribe to the Show Want some other cool Google Tools ideas? Blow their minds.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 30, 2023

Now, how can we ensure that the new generation is equipped with skills that make bagging coveted jobs a breeze? The solution lies in STEM learning. What is this type of learning exactly? What is STEM learning? What does STEM learning involve? Why do students need STEM learning? What is STEAM learning?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Audience: Remember that audience improves student learning—nobody wants to do wastebasket work. They can also send them as eBooks that people can read on their mobile devices or computers. How Does Book Creator Work? I made the above tutorial to show you how to set up Book Creator, but honestly, you don’t really need it.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. Now, take that same young learner or teen and plug them into a tablet or other device and watch the involvement in the learning process take flight. Benefit #2: Accommodates Multiple Learning Styles.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2014

A good lesson plan or project will get students to learn how to be kind, generous, problem-solving, caring, compassionate, imaginative, creative, emphatic, and/or helpful while also getting them to learn. The slideshow below provides students ideas on how to be kind in small quick ways. Ideas and Activities.

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Waterford

AUGUST 18, 2023

Find Expert-Led Strategies That Work for Your School Visit the Waterford webinars page to learn from educational experts like Candra Morris , Dr. Jenni Torres , Julie Christensen , and others on topics that include: Fostering Family Engagement Teaching with the Science of Reading Understanding the Six Literacy Strands And more!

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Sixth-grade teacher Jessica Gordon@ 1337teach gives us tips, ideas, and links for how to gamify our classrooms now. Game based learning can be simple and free. FAQ Guide and Reflective Journal for New Teachers ” is currently available in eBook and paperback through Amazon Kindle. You can gamify your classroom. Listen now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2020

What you want for these last few weeks are activities that keep the learning going but in a different way. Service Learning. Write an Ebook. How to Use Tech to Help Graduating Students Find Jobs. As a teacher, you’re fully aware of how much the world is advancing through technology. Applied Digital Skills.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2019

Darrian Tanner on Episode 471 of the 10-Minute Teacher I talked to my son, and he says that when a teacher has excellent classroom management, it means he can learn, and when they don’t, it means chaos and stress for everybody. Sponsor: Advancement Courses , a 30-year leader in teacher PD, is kicking off their Spring Sale!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2014

A good lesson plan or project will get students to learn how to be kind, generous, problem-solving, caring, compassionate, imaginative, creative, emphatic, and/or helpful while also getting them to learn. The slideshow below provides students ideas on how to be kind in small quick ways. Ideas and Activities.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 18, 2021

The apps and websites listed here offer a nice mix of absorbing gameplay and first-rate learning -- sure to please kids and adults alike. This app allows students to browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks from public libraries for free. Good for: Social and emotional learning Grades: 8-12 Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Because of the lack of strong national guidance and support, some schools used their Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to adopt a curriculum that purports to be the “science of reading.” It is a body of research from multiple disciplines that helps us understand how people learn to read.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 30, 2023

These iPad apps for students are not only educational but also engaging and user-friendly, catering to various learning styles and academic needs. From interactive learning tools to organizational aids, these apps promise to transform the educational experience, making learning a more interactive, enjoyable, and effective process.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In connection with the Science of Reading Virtual Summit , Waterford is sharing an article series exploring the science behind how students learn to read and what administrators can do to guide school and classroom strategies. Educators appreciate that it aligns with what researchers know about how the brain learns to read.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2017

Owl Eyes has hundreds of free ebooks — the Canterbury Tales, The Odyssey, and all of Shakespeare’s work. But Owl Eyes isn’t just an ebook reader. And so to personally disagree is difficult, and so what I’ve learned (in my two whole years as an experienced principal now) is that and this is bad, right? I can ask questions.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

Some makerspace activities may be focusing on how to use the resources available and may not be connecting the activities to the curriculum or around a real world problem. This is why we decided to create a planning tool for makerspaces in the classroom for you using the Design Thinking Process and Universal Design for Learning®.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 23, 2018

Last summer, we highlighted Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) , a large suburban school district in Virginia that boosted their bandwidth speed from 2 to 20 Gbps to keep up with growing demands for digital learning. ” ESH: Before your upgrade, how did the level of Internet access impact teaching and learning?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2017

Owl Eyes has hundreds of free ebooks — the Canterbury Tales, The Odyssey, and all of Shakespeare’s work. But Owl Eyes isn’t just an ebook reader. How to update Google Streetview Images. Now what did they learn as they did this, besides all of the incredible technology? Donnie: So they said, “Mr. Vicki: Incredible.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

They teach students how to think critically and solve evidence-based problems. No matter the technology mix in the classroom, everyone shares the same user experience, with learning focused on the subject matter not the hardware, thus simplifying classroom management for the teacher. How to get started. the concept of slope.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray shares how we can encourage an improvement in writing using technology. These creative ways will help you think about how to help children, particularly those who struggle with handwriting and typing. Tip #4: Authoring eBooks. My students did eBooks this semester. It could be fiction or nonfiction.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Carolina updated its award-winning K-8 science programs to support essential remote instruction in elementary and middle schools this fall. Professional Learning. The new add-ons for remote learning cover all Smithsonian curriculum and Building Blocks of Science 3D programs, to complement the classroom teacher’s instruction.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

It sounds like a drastic measure: moving every school to online learning in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Across the region, schools have moved classrooms to the cloud in what’s become a massive experiment in distance learning, impacting local and international schools alike. Here in the U.S. Well, sort of.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2016

Learn about the 40 Hour Workweek Club for Teachers. Angela Watson: It’s not about working a 40 hour week–members choose their OWN target number and determine how to allot those hours throughout the week. How can I connect and learn from other teachers? There is a group for elementary (K-5) and one for secondary.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Educators from several facebook groups replied, including Youcubed , How to Learn Math , STEM Teacher Tribe and MIND Research Institute. Here’s how they responded. Read the full analysis in the ebook on math rigor by MIND Research Institute. Mathematical Rigor Involves Novel Applications.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

It is titled Experiences in Self-Determined Learning and can be found at [link]. Self-determined learning or heutagogy is fast gaining interest from educators around the world interested in an evidence-based approach to learning. This edited book is the perfect primer on self-determined learning or heutagogy. The Basics.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

It now offers more than 13,000 high-quality, leveled eBooks to help schools boost their balanced literacy program for students in grades K–12 to improve reading skills. Research shows third grade is a pivotal point for acquiring reading skills, and non-fiction titles for elementary schools are always in high demand,” said Sean P.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Using mostly recyclable materials, equipment and furniture, these educators are providing learning opportunities for students and teachers that have changed the school climate and culture. Making learning more real for students allows them to learn better in a much more energized school,” said Luhtala. Redesigning the Space.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2020

With the continued move to distance learning and digital resources, educators need to make sure any tools support this new mindset. During an edWeb edLeader Panel sponsored by ORIGO Education , the presenters offered their key criteria for digital mathematics tools and how they should support teachers and students.

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N2Y

JUNE 23, 2022

To help every student succeed, it is important to understand the learning characteristics of those who succeed in mathematics versus those who do not (strategic versus non-strategic learners). This is not a simple issue with elementary mathematics instruction or content or even with how algebra is taught.

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Education with Technology

JUNE 25, 2014

In class, the teachers review how to use space or location words to organize the students speaking. One student describes how to get from his/her house or apartment to the far away place. Although the ebook is intended for grades 6-12, teachers at both the elementary and the college level can easily adapt the activities.

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EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In this multi-part series, you’ll learn some of the best Google Drive Add-Ons and Chrome Extensions for use in middle school and high school English & Language Arts, History & Social Studies, World Languages, and Science classrooms. How to Install WriteWell for Google Docs. How to Use WriteWell for Google Docs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah LaCrosse shares six edtech ideas science teachers can start using today to improve learning and excite students about science. Legends of Learning has an amazing game based science experiences for students in 3-8 aligning with Next Generation Science and select state standards. Tools to build eBooks to demonstrate understanding.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Book Creator - A fantastic mobile (iOS/Chrome) app for creating stunning eBooks/presentations, that can be used for digital storytelling, project based learning, and more. Dystopia 2153 - An innovative new site that teaches programming/coding through the use of game based learning and graphic novels.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2019

Related: How to Improve Student Learning Outcomes with Digital Learning. School is a place where students are allowed to learn, experiment and make mistakes. While it is alright to learn from one’s mistakes, sometimes the mistakes are too costly to bear. Related: 5 Ways to Use Learning Analytics in K-12 Education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Students have reasons for how they behave, particularly if they have learning differences and learn in unique ways. Jennifer gives you a description in simple language, a screenshot of the tool in action and then a play button that takes you to a video about how the tool works. Learn more at coolcatteacher.com/guide.

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