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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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2020

(Credit: Mike Zetlow) I know from my year teaching at VIPKid that students can learn online , a conclusion researchers have also reached. This online learning model doesn’t work for every child, but it is right for some. Invest in blended and online learning professional development.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

Growing up, my generation did not use verbs like ‘Google’ or proper nouns such as ‘Siri’. Or better yet, why should we integrate online learning into our classrooms ? Too often, teachers are asked to implement a new resource in the classroom with little to no formal training or explanation as to the purpose.

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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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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

We had to balance providing teachers time to prepare for 100 percent online instruction with the need to provide PD pertaining to specific areas like SEL, differentiated instruction and technology integration. Get Started With These Free Remote Learning Resources for Parents. Sharing a Google File. Microsoft Teams Overview.

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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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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

As a trained music educator who listens to hours of music daily, I now work, listen to and play music at my digital piano in my home office, due to the pandemic. Or they do it in near-empty classrooms, broadcasting over Zoom and Google Meet. Related: OPINION — With many schools choosing online learning, how can we keep the music alive?

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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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edWeb.net

MAY 11, 2020

She and her eLearning team worked to boost the state’s efforts to connect Indiana to great ideas in educational technology, virtual and online learning, and new learning models and instructional practices. Ashley holds current Google Level 1 & 2 certifications and is a Google Certified Trainer.

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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. Not only has this episode been around the longest, but it is also jam-packed with tips from my book, Shake Up Learning.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

We had to sanitize everything down before we use it, and if we use equipment like media or weight training, sanitize that down.”. “It At her school, newly built three years ago, high-risk students have the option of using Google Meet to attend live classes from home. We have to learn some of the content by ourselves,” he said.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

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. In May 2021, Think College Now elementary students sit in class after returning to in-person learning. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report.

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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.” Here in the U.S. It’s a struggle for us,” Boyle says.

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The Jose Vilson

APRIL 5, 2020

They work jobs where they’re thankful for the midnight train. The vast majority of us built what I’ve dubbed “disaster distance learning” from scraps. There’s even a handful of us handing out strict rules of online engagement to emphasize a form of discipline and rigor through the Internet.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

After that one morning session, Dunlap, a scientist who grew up in Japan, withdrew Annika from kindergarten at her local public elementary school in Fremont, California. Kindergarten, a foundational grade for young children, is typically the first year of elementary school, even in the 31 states where it isn’t required.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

Members of the Long Beach Unified School District “All In” team conduct training on building a culture of attendance and brainstorming barriers to entry (Credit: Erin Simon). In elementary school, frequent absences are linked to a higher likelihood of dropout—even if attendance improves over time.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 21, 2020

All one million of New York City’s students were thrown into online learning when schools closed back in March. But for a lot of us, adapting to Google Meet and trying to stay on a regular schedule while not being able to see friends weren’t the only challenges. Episode 2: “No laptop and no internet” Titilayo Aluko.

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ExcelinEd

MAY 12, 2020

Meanwhile, North Carolina elementary and middle school students will not receive traditional grades at all. In Chicago , districts that had already invested in technology for each student and where students were already familiar with online learning platforms encouraged their teachers to introduce new material.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the country struggle to move their brick-and-mortar classrooms to remote online learning environments. In this role, she provides training on best practices in executive functioning to students, teachers, and tutors. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. Courtney Wittner, M.Ed.,

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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. The Richmond (Va.)

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

School officials in the seaside town scrambled to purchase enough devices for all their students to learn online last year after the pandemic hurtled kids out of buildings. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The “dream team” of experts answering calls all had stellar credentials: They were teachers themselves, with training in how to deploy technology for learning and years of classroom experience. Within a few weeks, hundreds of teachers — and eventually parents, too — were flooding the line with calls for help.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 29, 2017

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Dr. Gonzales’s district is reaching out to local non-profits for help with the shift to 100% online learning, which cannot be done quickly or cheaply, especially at a time when the district is receiving less state funding. Arati is currently on the edtech advisory board for Central Square Foundation in New Delhi, India.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Of the 10 most-used K-12 ed-tech tools tracked by management network LearnPlatform since the start of the pandemic, eight are from Google. But half of that went to just six companies, including the celebrity tutorial provider MasterClass, the online learning platform Udemy and the school and college review site Niche.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We will provide training for volunteers over the next few weeks, and your assistance will be greatly appreciated by our conference presenters. AIR was established in order to address the critical need for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and training at school level in Ghana. Register at [link].

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2023

The past several years have seen a rapid rise in the use of edtech in classrooms, accelerated by the pandemic and the sudden shift to remote learning. In the 2021-22 school year, the district piloted Google Sites in a small group of classrooms and collected feedback from the pilot teachers and students.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

As we think about our work in the past 2019-20 school year, we should reflect on the online learning that had occurred for those of us fortunate enough to have the necessary technology—both at our schools and in our students’ homes. Perhaps a digital learning journal could be employed to promote reflection.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 20, 2020

Along with Rose, I contacted a middle and an elementary school teacher to see how they are faring. Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning. Now, during morning meetings via Google classroom, Glick is the one being peppered with questions – and often she can’t answer them. How will we graduate?”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The footage acquired was edited into a series videos demonstrating the power and benefits of HMH’s digital-first, connected solutions in a hybrid learning environment. Epic Charter Schools offers online learning to more than 30,000 students in the state of Oklahoma.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Hatcher’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students, including those with diverse needs, led him to offer services that cater to both traditional and online learning environments, recognizing that some students require different support structures for academic success.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Dr. David R.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Rubio, a junior at the University of Rhode Island who attended elementary school in Central Falls, had already intervened once this quarter. She’d noticed that Nevaeh was missing a grade in her online grade book for a major science project that the teen said she had completed. What’s his name?”

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Clifton was among 30 teachers around the country participating in a new effort, funded by the former CEO of Google, to encourage more teachers to conduct high-quality classroom research, from miniature randomized controlled trials to A/B tests, a type of split experiment often used by online retailers.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Equal access to online learning opportunities has continued to be a challenge, with the focus expanding beyond access to devices and hotspots and now including high-speed access for all students. He also found that blended learning can be a great way to maximize the learning potential of parents as well as educators and students.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2020

But while many districts around the country have moved to remote learning platforms like Google Classroom, Coe was using the school’s copy machine to put together printed packets for his students to take home. In this rural Tennessee county of just 12,000 residents, online learning simply isn’t an option for most families.

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