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5 Steps to Gamify Your Elementary Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Heather Marrs shares how to get started with gamifying your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How could you take your whole elementary classroom year and gamify it? If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading

A Principal's Reflections

What resulted was a great resource that I plan to share below on specific edtech tools that can assist special education (SPED), math, and reading teachers. Both the math and reading sessions focused on how edtech could be used during independent work, formative assessment, and pedagogically-sound blended learning.

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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Murray served as an elementary teacher, middle school teacher, middle school principal, elementary principal, and at the district level in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Whether they do or don’t, to get the most out of listening you can use this Podcast PD Template Hyperdoc.

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How to Get the Most Out of Google Apps Now with Eric Curts

The CoolCatTeacher

Some awesome changes have happened with Google Apps over summer 2021. In today's show, Eric Curts talks about Google Classroom, Google Docs, and other Google apps and what has happened that is new and cool and how these changes will help classrooms improve this school year. All opinions my own and that of my guest.

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5 ways to use edtech to engage shy students

eSchool News

Many educators are merging one with the using, discovering strategies to use edtech to engage shy students. By leveraging edtech tools, teachers can foster participation, build confidence, and provide tailored learning experiences. Here are five strategies to use edtech to engage shy students: 1.

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4 Emerging Edtech Trends in 2020

The CoolCatTeacher

Listen to Nikolaos Chatzopoulos share 2020 Edtech Trends Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Never stop learning!

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It's Elementary When it Comes to #EdTech

A Principal's Reflections

In my position as K-12 Director of Technology Integration and Innovation in the Spotswood School District, I am assisting with the district’s transition to Google Apps for Education (GAFE) as well as working with teachers on the effective integration of technology. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.