The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech. Vicki: Happy EdTech Tool Tuesday. In addition, Mandy supports professional learning as Director of the Collaborate, Inspire & Innovate Conference in Ripon, WI, as well as her Organizer and Public Relations Coordinator roles for edCamp Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 7, 2021

Even though this year has been dramatically different as a result of the pandemic, I have found myself even more busy supporting districts through job-embedded and on-going professional learning. Whether face-to-face, hybrid or remote , the elements of learning and good teaching remain the same.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2017

edtech companies last year, the dollars returned with a fury during the first six months of 2017. edtech startups is already at 88 percent of the total in 2016 ( which was $1 billion ). Now “Sand Hill is waiting to see the outcome of some of their previous edtech investments,” says Shauntel Poulson, a general partner at Reach Capital.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2019

She speaks and writes about the future of education and helps educators rethink the learning spaces of today. Prior to #TeachlikeTED, Rachael was the Network to Transform Teaching and STEM Professional Learning Director for Northern Arizona University’s AZK12 Center and State Director for Educators Rising Arizona. ”

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This roadmap is one of the steps found inside of the EdTech Integration Plan that also includes: Create a District Snapshot. Build a Professional Learning Roadmap. Create an EdTech Menu. Create and Approve your Final EdTech Integration Plan. 1:1 Learning. Define Your Endgame. Formulate an Essential Question.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Let us look at all these types of learning and dig into the pros and cons of each. 1:1 Learning One to One learning (1:1) can be considered many things. Mostly this refers to a session where you have one coach and one staff member. Generally, this is where a coach sits down with a grade level or less than 10 in a room.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2019

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Most days of the week you can find me in my office at Grove City College working with students or teaching preservice teachers about educational technology or special education.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 31, 2019

At this moment, I'm guessing you might fit into one of these categories: You have a great idea that you would like to get noticed by the educational community You are looking to build a distinguishable brand for yourself to get noticed by edtech companies, professional learning conferences, or perhaps … employers.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 31, 2019

You are looking to build a distinguishable brand for yourself to get noticed by edtech companies, professional learning conferences, or perhaps … employers. If this is too much don't worry, just stick with me and save the emails to reference later.

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Edthena

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The list of articles includes material on student choice, designing virtual professional learning activities , and lessons learned from the distribution of funds from the CARES Act. Here are four design elements for facilitators who are hoping to plan successful virtual professional learning activities.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 12, 2019

As co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast , and host of the soon-to-be-released Shake Up Learning Show , it’s no secret that I like podcasts. I am also an avid listener of many podcasts myself, both for professional learning and personal interests. Podcasts for Professional Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Importance of Professional Learning Network (PLN) 00:02:11:22 – 00:02:34:20 Debbie Tannenbaum discusses the importance of a PLN and how it has enriched her career. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

After moving into the private sector, Penny Reinart led research, design, and development of digital products and professional learning focused on student achievement, educator impact, and organizational growth. A two-time Teacher of the Year award winner, she has 18 years of classroom experience working with K–8 students.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2019

Some things were once simpler: Edtech pitches used to concentrate on either the K-12 or higher education market. Here are my reflections from playing edtech judge for a morning. The emergence of these tools in “edtech” reflects the belief that perhaps the most tangible and important benefit of education may be to get a good job.

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Edthena

AUGUST 4, 2021

Forget scouring YouTube and welcome to your district’s secure video library hosted by Edthena, where you can curate model teaching videos to your professional development heart’s content. Support professional learning and school initiatives with a library of teaching videos.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Just outside the walls of the ivory tower, a transformation is underway in the world of corporate learning, and those of us at colleges and universities should pay attention. Corporate learning and development, often referred to as L&D, is radically different than just a few years ago.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 4, 2019

gsuiteedu #edtech @GoogleForEdu Click To Tweet. I frequently refer to Google Slides and the Swiss Army Knife of G Suite because it is such a flexible tool and allows students to create much more than just presentations. I frequently share professional learning tips, tutorials, and presentations. Want to Learn More?

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 27, 2020

What’s great about Google Slides, which I often refer to as the Swiss Army Knife of G Suite, is the ability to add a link to another slide (internal linking). Learn more about this feature in 25 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do ! Related Posts: Home Learning with Choice Boards. Supporting Resources.

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Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

So it’s important for kids and teens to learn how to use online platforms in safe and healthy ways. Digital citizenship refers to acting responsibly online. Use the student card decks in the classroom and the educator card decks during meetings or professional learning time. What is digital citizenship?

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Edthena

OCTOBER 14, 2021

You’ve probably been told this Theodore Roosevelt quote in reference to students. As a coach or leader working with teachers on their professional learning and growth, which require vulnerability, it’s crucial to build empathy and connect with those you support. Empathy is a critical factor in accomplishing that.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 23, 2019

gsuiteedu #edtech. Personally, I like to curate exemplary work into a new folder to reference or share later. However, consider printing your class calendar to a PDF, or take a screenshot so you can reference your due dates when planning next year. 6 hours of professional learning credit. Click To Tweet.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JULY 26, 2020

P.S. @brian_spellman , appreciate the "Seven" movie reference. Tucker 's Power Up Blended Learning: A Professional Learning Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Change. Special thanks to @EducationKET. Tucker also provided a virtual keynote address for our KYDLC conference.) Explain It, See It, Discuss It, Try It.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

Of course, they are referring to the day I taught them how to create booksnaps. I was completely blind to the Professional Learning Networks that were available to me. I frequently refer to Google Slides as the Swiss Army Knife of the G Suite tools because it is capable of being so much more than a presentation tool.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

In the C&I department, Katie supervises a team of 15+ instructional design coaches that serve about 20 school districts, oversees a national coach mentorship program, and also created and oversees Edge•U Badges, an anytime anywhere professional learning program for educators. Katie finished her Ed.D.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 9, 2017

Personalized Learning and the Tech to Make It Happen SXSWedu 2017 Panel One of the most promising ideas in education right now is personalized learning—providing instruction that is meaningful and contextualized for every student. What does personalized learning mean? You have to refer to your why and keep a coherent strategy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Courses About How to Make EdTech Accessible Accessibility in the Digital Classroom In this course, you’ll explore both the foundational elements of online accessibility and the nitty-gritty technical knowledge you need to create an accessible digital classroom. Learn the techniques and develop plans to help your school improve.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The two—which collectively serve about 180,000 learners—want to create a model that is customizable enough to help a high school student get a jumpstart on their associate degree and a 55-year-old professional learn a new skill. Birmingham will be ground zero for their learning and workforce model.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 14, 2020

For many teachers, edtech translates to visuals and video. Learning is evolving on several fronts with regards to technology. Britannica Digital Learning provides reliable, award-winning reference and curriculum solutions for educators, serving over 150 million students across more than 83 countries.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

Monica is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant and an Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As an EdTech consultant, I help educators leverage the power of technology in the classroom — strategically and with purpose. You can energize and enhance teaching and learning — and I’m here to help you get started!

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Edthena

AUGUST 13, 2021

On this episode of the Teaching Leading Learning K-12 Podcast, Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller talked with Steve Miletto talked about all things professional learning, including how video is changing the game for giving educators feedback about their teaching. We know this is important, but we can’t get to it yet.

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EdTechnocation.com

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

I''m sharing resources and talking about the value of Twitter in your PLN (Professional Learning Network). I''ll mainly be referring to a site I created for a conference session I led during the Kamehameha Schools EdTech Conference in June 2013. WHO to follow? My session was titled I Can Do What With Social Media?

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If this is the case for our students, the question comes up “why can’t this be the same for professional development?”. Because of the growing need for larger school districts to have a standardized professional learning pathway, it is important for digital learning departments and Instructional Coaches to create and adopt an EdTech Menu.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If this is the case for our students, the question comes up “why can’t this be the same for professional development?” Because of the growing need for larger school districts to have a standardized professional learning pathway, it is important for digital learning departments and Instructional Coaches to create and adopt an EdTech Menu.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 30, 2020

ASCD shares with us that: “ School culture refers to the way teachers and other staff members work together and the set of beliefs, values, and assumptions they share.” How are your staff members working together right now? Currently, Natasha is a Digital Learning Specialist for Atlanta Public Schools. Be the grace-giving leader.”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Tracy Petrillo, a principal consultant at higher education firm Entangled Solutions, points out that many professional associations, universities and edtech platforms are thinking about if stand-alone MOOCs are fitting company needs—or if packaging them might lend better returns. But the university is not alone.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Celebrity Sightings & Twitter Twitter has become such an integrated part of my professional learning. On more than one occasion, I was called "prolific" in reference to my tweeting habits during the conference-- if they only knew.

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