Teacher Reboot Camp

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

I recently took on a new position teaching 400+ elementary students Computer and Technology. I’m taking the time before we go into coding to help students learn about giving instructions, since the most important thing all my elementary students learned this past week is that a computer works by following instructions.

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Robotics Elementary Social Media Course 159

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

They were in this world together, and they basically – it was a simulated world – had to learn to work together on how to survive Mars. There’s tons of information on there, and if you want to know anything about it, please feel free to reach out to me on social media, through Twitter or my e-mail address.

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Classroom Social Media Resources Company 369

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

I did a study , several years back about some of the older children working with younger children, (pre-kindergarten), just very basic digital inking, starting with colors and talking to 3 and 4-year-olds about their favorite colors, showing them how to use the tool. See: Creating Elementary Portfolios and One Note in the Classroom.

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EdTech Learning STEM Microsoft 191

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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Twitter Education Differentiated Instruction iPad 150

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

So how did this Merge Cube mania start? Karen: About a month ago, I started seeing stuff on social media. How did you do that?” They were just totally engrossed in learning how to use the cube, just exploring all the depths of it. They had to include media in the review. What happened? That was Day 1.

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iPad iPhone System Video 190

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

VICKI: Yeah, because you’re teaching a kid how to shoot a basketball shot and they say, “No, I am doing it right, I am doing it right.” But if you’ve got the ability to connect to other people just like we are right now through social media or any sort of other platform, that’s the real leverage.

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EdTech Education Tools Video 262

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 30, 2017

He gave us great practical ideas about how to make every day STEAM activities and how to easily integrate it into your lessons. Carol has been an elementary educator in the primary grades for 26 years. Chris Woods — he is @ dailystem on Twitter – and he’s done our chat a few times. So, let me ask you this.

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Trends Twitter STEM Elementary 170

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

Jon keynotes, leads and designs Professional Learning experiences all over the country. Jon’s core PL skills are focused on 1:1 deployment, Common Core, Project Based Learning, social media skills and Lesson Design. So I taught my kids how to self-correct. So on Monday, I give them the test.

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EdTech Tools Twitter Professional Learning 379

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. What/who has been your biggest influence when it comes to learning? What does social media mean to you?

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Social Media Mobility Assessment Wiki 58

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. Social media is something students are going to explore on their own, no matter what. Vicki: Excellent.

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Social Media Blended Learning Data Blackboard 238

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Read How to Use Padlet. It’s sort of the reason why it doesn’t seem new and sexy to talk about blogging or to evangelize blogging anymore or show people how to use EduBlog , or how to use WordPress. I think Padlet is a perfect first example because everybody kind of knows what it does. Tool #7 & 8 WordPress and Edublogs.

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EdTech Tools Conference Twitter 0

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 1, 2014

You can use #cld14 to share your excitement about this event with your followers, and share or embed the Connected Librarian Day Flyer on your website or social media channels. He will discuss research and industry initiatives intended to drive engaging instruction and authentic assessment through game-based learning.

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Libraries Conference Flipped Classroom Learning 50

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Connect With the Learning Revolution Project on Social Media. The Learning Revolution, as a new project, could use some help building our social media presence and credibility. Learn four important skills that will help you integrate edtech into your curriculum. Learn more and register here.

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Google Classroom Digital Citizenship Conference 54