The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Educators are the best! So, yesterday I asked educators on “X” (the new rebranded, Twitter, I guess) to share where they are learning about AI. Next up is Microsoft Education VP Lydia Smyers.) Got links for those teachers?

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JUNE 14, 2022

version of the platform and shared a screenshot on Twitter. That MOOC space includes online learning platform and edtech “unicorn” Coursera, which went public last year , and edX, which lost its nonprofit status when it was bought by the for-profit company 2U last year. Udemy’s stock, for example, is down.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out what experts see as the future of classroom technology in K–12. Microsoft Kinect Puts Content Control in Users’ Hands. Tambo International Airport, for example, a coffee company installed a machine that analyzes travelers’ facial gestures and dispenses a cup of coffee if it detects someone yawning. .

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about the roles educators play in meeting the demand for cybersecurity experts. The Education Department’s Pathways to STEM Apprenticeship program is another example of a broader interest in CTE. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. by Joe Marquez.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Although I was quite resistant to create a Facebook or a Twitter account, once I did, my Professional Learning Network (PLN) has continued to grow. Whether you have time to engage in a Twitter chat or instead follow an educational hashtags, you can find what will work best with your schedule. Educator communities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, I'll share six apps fo r digital note-taking and my experiences with each. Like that's an example of the kind of stuff you can do with knowing where things are. Microsoft OneNote: Ideal for Education] Now let's talk about Microsoft OneNote.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Tracy Smith, Parkland’s assistant to the superintendent for operations, spoke with EdTech about the district’s strategies and best practices for improving digital equity and shared her hopes for bringing broadband to every home in the Lehigh Valley region. . EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district?

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out opportunities for schools to apply for personalized learning funding! For example, if an individual student’s summative assessment is significantly different from previous test data, a teacher may want to look for underlying issues or problems,” Monica Fuglei writes for education blog Room 241.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Episode 137 with Dr. Michelle Zimmerman on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Edtech and Social Emotional Learning. Have you seen some other edtech tools besides Minecraft that can have this kind of social emotional impact? Transcript for Episode 137.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

MORE–FROM–EDTECH: See how mixed reality tools are helping K–12 teachers engage their students. A prominent theory behind why virtual and augmented reality platforms are so effective is that providing interactive, visual examples of coding principles helps students retain what they’ve learned. . by Eli Zimmerman.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

For example, an English teacher might stumble upon this meta-analysis that looked at 41 summer reading programs across 35 studies and found that lower-income students from kindergarten to eighth grade benefit the most from these programs. Read more: 6 Ways in which edtech shapes teacher training programs.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 8, 2018

To date, Microsoft ’s HoloLens — a wireless headset introduced in 2015 — has been the most prominent holographic product on the marketplace. The wireless system lets users move around freely and communicate with each other , according to Dan Ayoub, general manager of mixed reality education for Microsoft. by Erin Brereton. Pull Quote.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

By embracing cloud solutions, such as those offered by Microsoft , Amazon and Google , school leaders can rethink computer labs to offer greater flexibility and increase access to instructional technology — and enjoy some cost savings. There are well-known cost savings with cloud solutions; for example, fewer servers and less hardware.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers use virtual reality platforms to teach coding. Consider students with ADD and ADHD, for example. For example, instead of having a distracting poster, educators can put up a blank canvas where students can paint subjects that relate to the day’s activities. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Creative applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud are helping students develop soft skills employers value. In Georgia’s Columbia County School District , for example, students in teacher Erica Cox’s class use Google Drawings and other G Suite apps to illustrate and create presentations. . Here’s how.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn steps K–12 IT leaders can take to prevent phishing attacks. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn why focusing on human error is key to protecting sensitive information. It’s good to know there are a number of built-in anti-phishing tools from Google and Microsoft. Do you have the proper firewall? Your users.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how mobile devices are proving to have a positive impact on K–12 learning. For example, should a teacher step away, the device will lock down automatically until he or she returns. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can get started with blended learning. Dell Latitude Is Both Smart and Secure.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

And those are just a few examples from recent months. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. For example, Temple (Texas) Independent School District participates in Acer’s Repair Certification eLearning Program.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

And those are just a few examples from recent months. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. For example, Temple (Texas) Independent School District participates in Acer’s Repair Certification eLearning Program.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

And those are just a few examples from recent months. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. For example, Temple (Texas) Independent School District participates in Acer’s Repair Certification eLearning Program.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See why educators embrace the benefits of esports. For example, schools looking to bring VR equipment into the classroom often try to ensure the machines will also support an esports program. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . by Joe McAllister.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Microsoft purchased “Minecraft,” an immensely popular world-building game, in 2014, and immediately churned out an education edition. Just this February, Microsoft launched a new way to use Minecraft in the classroom by adding a chemistry update. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! BROWN: With the American Revolution example, how can technology enhance the experience? Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . She is a Certified Google Educator as well as a Microsoft Innovative Educator.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

A few years ago, for example, I recall seeing many people getting excited about the glitzy 3D television sets on store shelves in Costco. Not so long ago, I remember hearing how young students were beginning to do class presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. In our personal lives, we are all prone to this behavior.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn steps K–12 IT leaders can take to prevent phishing attacks. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn why focusing on human error is key to protecting sensitive information. It’s good to know there are a number of built-in anti-phishing tools from Google and Microsoft. Do you have the proper firewall? Your users.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this show, AR/VR guru Rachelle Dené Poth delves deep into the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom. You know, for example, you teach Spanish.

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Neo LMS

MAY 12, 2020

As schools began to shut their doors around the globe due to COVID-19, teachers in countries that had already moved to systems of remote learning began to share examples online of what worked and what didn’t so that newcomers could benefit from their experiences. Read more: 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. What do we do?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2017

A conversation with Dr. Tim Green on episode 52 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How we can apply technology like IBM Watson and Microsoft Facial recognition in education. Twitter handle: @theedtechdoctor. The future of augmented reality in education.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Microsoft has instructions on their website for cookie management that can be useful for classrooms that either allow students to bring in personal devices or use the company’s tablets as part of a one-to-one device program. Social media platforms, for example, will usually deploy cookies when students click a “like” or “post” button.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2018

Having that happen in real time is a great example of where edge computing can work.”. If you have a projector connected to the internet, that can be a point of attack on the entire network,” says Anthony Salcito, vice president of worldwide education for Microsoft. Edge Computing May Be Useful Against Security Risks . by Adam Stone.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The piece from Natasha Singer examines the murky relationship between edtech developers and the educators who tout their products. The practice is widespread from top to bottom: Apple, Google and Microsoft train and certify teachers who demonstrate expertise with their wares. The tactic is not unique to education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. He was actually recently featured on the Microsoft blog about what he’s doing. Example Lesson: Using Minecraft to Teach Science. Give us an example. Are you studying Mars?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in schools around the country. So while I could ask it about how the song Baby Shark was composed, I couldn't ask it anything about Twitter or Facebook's current algorithms. Who funded Chat GPT?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Rachelle Dene Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. She is also a Buncee Ambassador, Nearpod PioNear and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Twitter @ Rdene915 and on Instagram @ Rdene915.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

DLP uses five key points to guide teachers and coaches through the professional-development curriculum: Content Focus: When providing technology coaching, concrete examples are key. 5 Key Points of Professional Development. Sustained Duration: The idea behind this one is relatively simple: Training takes time. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. Pat Yongpradit, in his role with Code.org is also working with the TeachAI initiative.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2017

Hi Guido & Esteban, My edtech company has started achieving rapid user adoption and we believe we have a compelling story to start fundraising. In this post I’ll share some guerrilla strategies from someone who has been fundraising in edtech for the past 5 years. You’d be surprised how much VCs check your company’s Twitter feed.

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