The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. Learn more here.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 26, 2020

I was really inspired and created my very own Bitmoji virtual school field trip to Disney World with some of our elementary teachers. It won’t take long at all to set up, because I made a Google Slides template you can copy and edit as you like. I believe this is such a fun and engaging way to close out the school year.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 23, 2020

I was really inspired and created my very own Bitmoji virtual school field trip to Disney World with some of our elementary teachers. It won’t take long at all to set up, because I made a Google Slides template you can copy and edit as you like. I believe this is such a fun and engaging way to close out the school year.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

More than half of those surveyed teach in public schools (66 percent) and more than half are elementary school teachers (60 percent). Perhaps the most concerning survey result is that more than half of teachers (57 percent) say they do not feel prepared to facilitate remote and online learning. My favorites at bit.ly

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

At her school, newly built three years ago, high-risk students have the option of using Google Meet to attend live classes from home. Diep, the fully remote Brooklyn student, said he likes the freedom of online learning, but misses connecting and engaging with other students. “In I posted an assignment in [Google] Classroom.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 8, 2020

In the age of technology, planning for secondary students has become a bit easier as many schools already use platforms like Google Classroom, Schoology, or Microsoft Teams. Additionally, childcare is not as a big of a concern for older children, but what about elementary school students? Google Voice might be a good option for this.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Monica Williams remembers the late May day she and first grade teacher Lizette Gutierrez reconnected with the four young siblings from Cable Elementary. No teachers from the San Antonio elementary had heard from the children since schools closed abruptly in March due to the pandemic. Credit: Monica Williams.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 5, 2020

The post 10 Google Classroom Tips for Remote Learning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Many teachers are jumping on board with Google Classroom right now, sink or swim! So in this post, I am going to give you 10 Google Classroom tips for remote learning. What is Google Classroom? Click To Tweet.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

At Hicks Canyon Elementary School in Orange County, Calif., students have been learning with digital devices since the Tustin Unified School District went 1:1 six years ago — so the shift to remote learning amid the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t as jarring as it could have been. Yet, it was still a profound change.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

All classes follow an easy-to-use course design: establish goals–what students will learn by the end of the class. provide a clear module-based learning path culminating in a ready to use action plan. How to get started. Elementary Math. Blended Learning. assess success at completion. Writing Prompts.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2020

At Hicks Canyon Elementary School in Orange County, Calif., students have been learning with digital devices since the Tustin Unified School District went 1:1 six years ago — so the shift to remote learning amid the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t as jarring as it could have been. Yet, it was still a profound change.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 27, 2018

Eric Curts gives us five ways to use Google apps, extensions and tools to celebrate Poetry Month. From blackout poetry to rhymefinding extensions, learn about some tools you can use all year long in your language arts classes. Google” friend Eric Curts. Drag and Drop Magnetic Poetry with Google Drawings.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2019

With ideas for Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drawings for all subjects and ages, you’ll want to scroll down and follow the links in our enhanced show notes. Subscribe to the Show Want some other cool Google Tools ideas? That’s all these Google tools. So why don’t we start off with Google Docs.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2020

I used to wake up at 5:30 in the morning to teach a preschooler in China how to read, write and speak English. Through a headset and webcam, I learned that he loved space. Credit: Mike Zetlow) I know from my year teaching at VIPKid that students can learn online , a conclusion researchers have also reached.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

The developmentally appropriate lessons come in response to demand from elementary schools nationwide and the U.S. Elementary school students have more information at their fingertips than ever before,” said Laura Tierney, Founder and CEO of The Social Institute.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2020

State and federal agencies have advised schools to create online learning plans to minimize the disruption to student learning. Their students have internet connections at home, laptops they can work from, teachers who know how to design online lessons and a strong foundation of in-school blended learning experience.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The New York Times predicts that 65% of our elementary aged children will work in jobs that don’t even exist yet, thanks to technological advances. Here are some of our favorite online learning technologies, tools, and e-learning resources for teaching STEM skills to children: Science. Technology & Engineering.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Moore: We are a small suburban school district (approximately 2400 students in two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school) located in Enola, PA that started the school year completely online. Prior to OTIS, how was your district handling PD? Get Started With These Free Remote Learning Resources for Parents.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2019

In this post, I’d like to suggest some ideas for how teachers who are new(ish) to CS can go beyond the Hour of Code. Take an online course. There are a number of excellent online learning opportunities designed specifically for educators. include: Computational Thinking for Educators from Google (15-30 hours).

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 19, 2020

You can stream episodes right here on the Shake Up Learning website. You can listen to the podcast using your favorite podcast app, like Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , or Stitcher. Check out the Teacher’s Guide to Podcasts , or How to Listen to Podcasts to get started. New to podcasts? Click To Tweet. .

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Nearly 5,800 students attend classes at one of the district’s eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and high school. When the district’s schools were forced to transition to online learning in March 2020, access to devices was paramount. Eventually, virtual learning became easier for educators and students alike. “It

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 19, 2021

Thank you to Keith McCray for sharing his thoughts on the new Blended Learning with Google book on Twitter. Rethink how to use #EdTech and now more than ever the 1800s model of education is not working! Quick Tip (Convert Images & PDF to Google Docs). Watch this quick video to learn how! Keith McCray ?

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

One area we rarely discuss in the education ecosystem is how to support teachers’ mental, physical health and well-being. I had the chance to chat with Dr. Jared Scherz, the founder of TeacherCoach , and a former elementary school guidance counselor who became a clinical psychologist in New Jersey.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2021

Almost a year later, in February 2021, the results are in: a mere three online learning technologies have clear evidence for improving student achievement. Another improves reading comprehension among older elementary school students. The third is an online algebra course for eighth graders.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 8, 2022

In this episode, Kasey chats with Rich Dixon, Senior Director of Innovative Learning at H?para. Rich shares the power of Open Educational Resources (OER)–what they are, where to find them, and how to get started. Rich started his teaching career as an elementary school teacher in the Seattle area. para help? .

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 5, 2020

The post 10 Google Classroom Tips for Remote Learning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Many teachers are jumping on board with Google Classroom right now, sink or swim! So in this post, I am going to give you 10 Google Classroom tips for remote learning. What is Google Classroom? Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Thank you to Jennifer Stadtmiller for sharing her experiences in the Google Certified Educator Academy! “I first prepared for Level 1 using the Google Teacher Center. ” Learn more about Google Certification and the online academies here: GetGoogleCertified.com. Watch this Quick Video to Learn How!

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

While some students remain unconnected, Oakland’s effort has emerged as an example of how to tackle a citywide digital divide. “We Though only about 40 miles north of Silicon Valley, home to technology giants such as Google and Apple, Oakland was deeply underconnected when the pandemic shuttered its schools. Like, we had no idea.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

It sounds like a drastic measure: moving every school to online learning in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. So much of teaching is a relationship—and understanding what that looks like online is a completely new venue to figure out.” I want to figure out how to do it.”. Here in the U.S.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2020

He argues that school leaders should start planning now for how to deal with the fact that students are getting very different quantities of learning while schools are closed. And he talks about what he’s learning as he’s spending time each day educating his 10-year-old, since school is closed. Let us know here.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

The program teaches students how to use the internet as a tool for more than just communication. Students learn to use and practice these skills by working collaboratively on group projects. Grosso and Hameed both believe the transition to remote learning in the U.S. This need for digital literacy is actually universal.

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The Jose Vilson

APRIL 5, 2020

The vast majority of us built what I’ve dubbed “disaster distance learning” from scraps. Also, we couldn’t do disaster distance learning without the relationships we’ve established with our students and school communities. We already lost face-to-face contact with our students. Then we’re fine again.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

That changed when his school district in Fairfield County, South Carolina, switched to online learning during the pandemic. Online, he has no problem asking the teacher a question,” said Woodward. who is working on a federally funded study of online learning in three Southern states. Why is she happier? “I

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EdTechTeam

MAY 4, 2020

For some the idea that “the show must go on…line” is uncharted territory; we can be most powerful if we unite as groups and communities that support learning of all types. . There are a number of online learning platforms or apps that lend themselves to keeping the social and emotional connections in distance learning.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 17, 2022

Although educators are trying to keep schools open during the pandemic, they still have to figure out how to educate children quarantining at home. Some school leaders have been turning to an innovative solution: allowing children at home to learn remotely along with their in-person classmates. teaching work force.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

As the struggle continues, a few overarching lessons learned — about equity, expectations and communication — are now helping schools navigate this crisis on the fly. Blaney Elementary School in Elgin, S.C., Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. on March 18, 2020. Inequity looms large.

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MindShift

APRIL 21, 2020

Sarah Kirk, an elementary school counselor in Tulsa, Okla., is especially worried about her students who were already at-risk, whose families “really struggle day to day in their homes with how they’re going to pay the next bill and how they’re going to get food on the table. ” Getting creative.

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