The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

Alana Stanton is a kindergarten teacher at Mulberry Elementary in Gwinnett County, Georgia. But Alana, we are talking about how to end the school year. Well, what are some of those secrets you plan so that, especially this year, how are you going to end the school year well, this year? Alana Stanton - Bio As submitted.

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

When a competency-based approach to assessment is in place, students must show what they know as well as what they can do. No more just showing up for class and meeting the seat time requirements. D2L's Resources for Teaching and Learning. Blog Posts —advice about ESSA, the buzz about VR, and how to teach with Snapchat.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

With Today's Meet shutting down this year, Palms created a very user friendly tool for creating a "backchannel" that can be used in any number of ways in education. 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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Get a 45-day free trial of SmartLab Game-Based Learning Software. SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm. He is one of the Lead Organizers of edcampNJ. No purchase necessary.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

I think we’ve learned how to use social media in just a really positive way, and learned to communicate and build a global audience, and shared our learning, and learned with others. We finally got a chance to meet in person and present together at ISTE this year. How do we be respectful? (We

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 11, 2017

We showed them how to use the paint can tool to put color in the cells, and we told them to create a jack-o’-lantern. But they didn’t know how to spell the compound word. We showed them how to use the Voice Notes in the Speaker Notes to type the word. Check out the interview with Christine Pinto on episode 142.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Learn more about gaming while at ISTE—and beyond: Book a meeting at ISTE 2018 to learn about Classcraft’s Engagement Management System for schools and districts, and the Quests Marketplace featuring partners like Google Education, Discovery Educator Network, Newsela, LRNG, Breakout EDU and OER Commons.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

10 Keys to Purpose Driven Learning. Vicki: Michael Matera @mrmatera is my favorite game-based learning guru, but today we’re going to talk about keys to purpose-driven learning. I taught you how to live life.”. It’s really fun to see the students own their learning. Enhanced Transcript.

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Fractus Learning

JANUARY 12, 2017

Some teachers get hung up on the fact that they only have a small number of devices and can’t visualize how to use them for true learning. Using her document camera and an iPad, the teacher demonstrated how to take a 2D image that one student had previously drawn and alter it to become a 3D image ready to be printed.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 3, 2015

In the Common Sense Education meeting rooms, we offered two full days of 15-minute lightning sessions. Common Sense team members and certified educators presented on a range of practical and engaging ways to use specific technology tools for learning as well as our latest and greatest digital citizenship offerings. .

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Right before your first staff meeting you are confronted with a challenge with which you have no experience: a teacher comes to you in great distress because she is being bullied by a fellow teacher. If you are uncertain how to proceed, you’re not alone.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2017

Perry elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Williams may have never considered herself to be a "tech person," but she recognized the value of code and discovered how a supportive community could empower her and her students to learn. Roadblock: I am not a programmer, so I can’t learn how to code.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Decide how to recruit student leaders or support students who want to start an esports team. Dennis also was a classroom teacher for 13 years, with experience in elementary, alternative education, and special education. Leadership – All clubs/teams require a general manager who is an advisor and keeps the group operational.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Mobile learning and BYOD (bring your own device) is making it easier students to learn, especially in the subject of Math. 50 Math Sites and Apps 4 Dice: Fraction Games - A great iOS app for learning how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. This list is in alphabetical order.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. It’s unlimited and as long as there is technology our kids can take reading anywhere, therefore, students can meet their nightly objective in a myriad of places. She rocked it! mt=8 This app was amazing.

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MindShift

AUGUST 13, 2015

But while blended learning — a mix of teacher-led and computerized instruction — is proliferating across the country, schools that wholeheartedly embrace games-based learning remain rare. At the core of gaming is the concept of a challenge, and a player’s journey to meet it. It’s not competitive,” he said.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 12, 2012

In the primary (elementary) and secondary (high) school sectors some can be conspicuous, because through various Teachmeets around the world, and also online during Twitter #edchats, they make their work known to the wider community. We are fortunate to have many innovators in education.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 21, 2014

Whether you’re entirely new to game-based learning or well-versed, don’t miss this webinar! On May 22, these students will have the opportunity to "meet" Ms. We''re so excited to meet a published and notable author! Christothea asks if we''ve considered the game''s potential impact on learning.

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MindShift

JULY 29, 2015

“They are thinking about how to best integrate the innovation with content.” ” Rather than picking an app and trying to find a place for it in the classroom, Luhtala is hearing educators and their students describe what they want to do and then how they chose a tech tool to make that happen.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 12,000 language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry. Learn four important skills that will help you integrate edtech into your curriculum. Learn more and register here. Learn more and register here.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other. Schools will look for educational solutions that meet the unique needs of their diverse student populations, not one-size-fits all options. –Amy Gulley, M.Ed

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