The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. Vicki: Steve, do you find that there are teachers that think that kids can’t really understand these concepts — like elementary kids really understanding XY coordinates? Vicki: Steve, you’ve given us one example of a seventh grade girl. And its free! Listen Now.

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User Generated Education

MAY 4, 2017

In order to support interest and passion driven learning (all – I mean all – of my students play video games) as well as address cross-curricular content area integration of language arts, science, and technology standards, I had my gifted elementary learners, grades 2 through 6, do a semester long project on video game design.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 2, 2018

Elementary Math can be exciting. 5 Ideas to level up Elementary Math with Technology. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Kelly Gary, a first-grade teacher in Pennsylvania, about five ideas for improving elementary math with technology. Vicki: As we finish up, give our elementary teachers a pep talk about making math exciting.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On today's episode, fifth-grade teacher James Nottingham, author of Teach Brilliantly , explains how he uses this example with his students, discusses misconceptions, and explains to students how the learning process works helps them grow and be more successful. How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn?

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Here is a run down of the learning activities I did with my gifted elementary students to teach them about their brains: Introduction to the Brain. Examples: It also shows them that striving for emotional awareness and physical health is part of keeping an optimally functioning brain.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In this example, we’ll choose the word “SAFE.”. In this example, the students will learn what SAFE means to them and how it relates to their bodies as they experience the “SAFE” Workout. Elementary teachers use WORD Workouts as students transition from one subject to another. . Step 2: Move. Play the 2-minute video.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

The other day I was conducting some learning walks with the administrative team at Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). Unlike our learning walks in the past, the teachers at Wells Elementary did not know I was going to be in the building on this particular day.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Reading comprehension refers to the ability to understand and interpret what you read.[1] This difference in vocabulary between young children who do and do not experience language-rich environments is often referred to as the word gap.[2] 4 Free Downloadable Chapter Books for Elementary Students. What Is Reading Comprehension?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

She also shares some practical examples and edtech tools in the process and how you can work to innovate every day of the year in a way that is not overwhelming. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2023

20 Math Posters for Elementary School The 20 Math Posters set is basically a mini math encyclopedia on the walls. Each poster presents a different math concept complete with definitions, formulas, and illustrative examples. Ideal for reinforcing learning and serving as a quick reference for students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2024

Today, I interviewed Barb Flowers, an elementary school principal and host of the Teacher Burnout Podcast and the Less Stressed Principal Podcast. Subscribe to the Show This week's guest Barb Flowers, an elementary school principal and seasoned educator life coach, brings 14 years of invaluable experience in education. Oh my goodness.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

In particular, math teachers and elementary teachers will love the manipulatives that you can adapt for your own lessons. . In my example, I had my exam review notes in Google Docs. References. Add free manipulatives and lessons to your library first. I think Lumio belongs in everyone’s toolkit. So, head to Lum.io Conrad, R.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

He shares examples of what he has done, challenges, and some of the mistakes he made at first. This is particularly useful for teachers of elementary-age children.). Jim Bentley is an elementary educator who also serves as a National Geographic Fellow and a Buck Institute for Education National Faculty.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Let’s take a closer look at STEAM education: What is an example of STEAM education? Makerspaces are a great example of STEAM learning, letting students combine creativity and art elements into more traditional STEM topics. And these are just a few STEM and STEAM education examples. What is the value of STEAM education?

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

01:01 Vicki : So give me an example of how it’s used in your classroom. So that’s just one example of getting the year started off with a thinking routine. So for example, one of the types of thinking is perspective taking. 05:00 Vicki: So you’ve already given us three examples. Such engagement! 02:36 Vicki: I love that.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2018

Science could be considered the perfect elementary school subject. Most elementary school teachers have little scientific background and many say they feel unprepared to teach the subject well, according to a national survey of science and mathematics education conducted by a North Carolina research firm in 2012.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

This term refers to the pre-existing cognitive framework that each student brings into the learning environment, encompassing everything from factual information to deeply ingrained skills and misconceptions. Prior knowledge is one of the key concept in educational research that fundamentally reshape our understanding of how learning occurs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

These screening tools, often referred to as universal mental health screeners, are not in the purview of most school administrators; however, when they become aware of these types of tools, most express strong interest in their own school using one (Wood & McDaniel, 2020). References: 1.Albers, Albers, Glover, T. Juechter, J.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Each post will focus on a practical strategy for using ChatGPT and will include ideas for both elementary and secondary school teachers. Ideally, these samples will include both examples of “correct” or desirable responses and “incorrect” or undesirable responses. For example: “My favorite holiday is Christmas.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2018

Students love to play games, and they also need real-world examples to help science come alive. For example, Vanderbilt University has recently found how this approach leads to a more engaging science classroom. Here are some examples of popular topics and games: Effects of Temperature and Pressure on State. (8

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We know many districts wanted to use ESSER funds to hire more staff, but workforce shortages prevented them from doing so,” Vaillancourt Strobach says, referring to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

So the lesson examples throughout the book. Editor's Note: Prosody refers to the rhythm, intonation, stress, and general sound and pattern of language in speech or writing. In reading, prosody refers to the way a reader uses these elements to convey meaning and emotion in the text. Let's take that engagement example.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 23, 2023

I’ve also tapped into the collective wisdom of fellow teachers, educators, and researchers (see references) to expand upon these initial ideas, providing a well-rounded approach that can be tailored to various educational contexts. Practical Steps: Create a poster with these ground rules and refer back to them as needed.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

There's no coding, just referring to the AI agent, so students design or enhance something like this AI tool. Another example was about how to make the app more user-friendly because the first time we used the app, it could have been more intuitive. For example, one of my students wants to learn about the medieval time.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

For example, if a student likes to draw and likes Star Wars, they can draw Baby Yoda. . In this example, a student who likes Star Wars can draw Baby Yoda. In another example appropriate for some students and schools, students could program a sorting hat simulator like that used in Harry Potter. Tract helps you do both.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In this example, I clicked brain breaks and found many resources to add brain breaks from task cards to free videos and other resources to add brain breaks to my classroom easily. 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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Waterford

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For elementary school teachers, here are a few early signs of ADHD to look for:[14]. After speaking to the child’s parents, and if the child has not been diagnosed with ADHD, you may want to refer a child to a specialist. In this case, refer the child to a counselor or ADHD specialist at your school. Low self-control.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 15, 2018

She discusses how to incorporate the observation of phenomena and other Next Generation Science Standards in elementary science. Vicki: So give me an example of how you’ve helped a K-5 science teacher have their kids learn through authentic investigation. Kate Dobrzenski spotlights K-4 innovative science practice. Vicki: (agrees).

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 20, 2019

In education, the term authentic learning refers to a wide variety of educational and instructional techniques focused on connecting what students are taught in school to real-world issues, problems, and applications. Some Recent Examples of Authentic Learning. I posted videos so their engagement can be seen. Makey-Makey Marble Mazes.

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

But technology can be an incredibly useful educational tool for students of all ages, even young elementary-level learners. It doesn’t refer to a student being limited due to parental restrictions but rather to things like ethnicity, socioeconomic status, physical and mental ability.

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Waterford

JANUARY 14, 2020

2] Children who experience toxic stress, for example, are more likely to develop the following mental and physical illnesses later on:[3]. 4] For example, children with toxic stress are more likely to fit the parameters for chronic absenteeism , or excessive school absences.[6] Cardiovascular disease. Certain cancers. Depression.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2018

In my previous blog on the subject , we explored some of the better online resources for the elementary school teacher hoping to blend their elementary school classroom. Why is digital PBL so rare in foundational and elementary phases? 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study. Why is that, indeed?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

For example, things like “taking students on field trips vs. hosting classroom parties” or “fire drills derailing your lesson vs. a broken air conditioner.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Currently, this year’s “Remember When.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2020

These subjects are being taught cross-disciplinary and in a complex which refers to real situations. Such examples are Ford Motor, Toyota Foundation, and Toshiba. For example, Tufts University has already come up with a Master’s program for undergraduates who want to advance in a career as a STEM teacher or professor.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

Each post will focus on a practical strategy for using ChatGPT and will include ideas for both elementary and secondary school teachers. Here are a few suggestions: Ask ChatGPT to be a specific character: For example, you could say “ChatGPT, can you be Sherlock Holmes?” For example, “Hello ChatGPT, I am Thomas Jefferson.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Barbara also explores specific examples of rigor in math, literature, writing, science, and history, emphasizing the importance of going beyond the text and providing evidence to demonstrate understanding. Oh It is because, you know, for example, in math, you know, basically the ACT has accused schools of grade inflation, right?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

And, yeah, the other thing that I would just mention as we have our orientation , is to remember security issues from an IT perspective because, for example, phishing is becoming such a problem, P-H-I-S-H-I-N-G, and ransomware for schools and you’re only as strong as the weakest link. And just taking care of those details. .

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