The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 28, 2017

Today Justin Kamp @kampmiltonmusic Kids can learn to make music with iPads and technology. Technotunes and how to use them. Want to hear another episode about iPads and edtech. Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen share awesome apps for iPads in the elementary classroom. 21st-century music appreciation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 8, 2017

Today Tom Davidson @trdvo shares how he uses iPads in his math classes to teach. If you’re using iPads or want to compare how math is being taught somewhere else, this is a wonderful classroom Wednesday that you don’t want to miss! An Australian math classroom with iPads. SeeSaw and Aurasma with math.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Friedlander is a school psychologist with expertise in assistive technology. where he coordinates Graduate Programs in Special Education and teaches graduate courses in assistive technology. Friedlander is the co-author of the following assistive technology reference guides which are available from National Professional Resources, Inc.

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Education Elements

JULY 19, 2017

Yuma Elementary School District ONE began the journey of Personalized Learning over two years ago and we went all in --17 schools and 9000 students all at once. At the start of school, iPads were distributed to all students and 490 teachers -- many staff and students had never even held an iPad prior to the distribution.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2021

First, a very cool stylus called the Logitech Crayon doesn’t require pairing and can be used on any iPad. Second, the Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch is made for iPads with a place to store a stylus and features a trackpad and keyboard allowing touch screen devices to turn into a laptop-like experience. The Logitech Crayon.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. This intriguing research is a must listen for any school with access to technology. You do not need iPads to implement and learn from this research. Formative assessment on the iPad that Works.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. We do a lot of work with Scratch Junior , a free app on iPads and things. 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? And its free! Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology. Five Ideas for Technology Stations. Leslie: We use both Chromebooks and iPads. Enhanced Transcript. Vicki: Cool.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2017

To solve this and other reading-related issues, the district turned to technology to support our teachers in the classroom. Using Apple TVs, projectors, document cameras, interactive whiteboards and an array of tablets, desktops, and laptops that would ultimately serve as the technological cornerstone for our entire district.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Recently one of our fifth grade teachers, Alice Sikkema, was chosen to present in the poster sessions at Georgia Education Technology Conference (GaETC). One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. She rocked it! I hope this list is helpful for you.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

This path seemed like the best way to blend his love of linguistics with his interest in teaching — that is, until he took a job as a paraprofessional at an elementary school in his hometown of Corona, California. CGU has a teacher residency program that let him stay in the elementary school he was already in.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2023

A first grade student is trying to read a passage on her iPad. Voice technology — especially the use of an AI bot that talks back to the learner — has injected reading practice with the kind of feedback that was only possible with one-on-one tutoring before. A digital avatar Amira, clad in olive green, is listening.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 2, 2017

I absolutely love all of the new robotics toys that have been coming out for elementary age learners. To complete this challenge, you must gather data about the best route through a maze and figure out how to build a program so Sphero can successfully navigate through the mayhem. Teach two other learners how to use it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

She shares her thoughts on innovation and how to stay motivated when you’re exhausted. Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning – One of my favorite books for teachers who use iPads with young children. Listen Now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Technology includes the iPads toddlers play on, the smartphones we use to guide our days, the apps that turn our lights on and off–or start our car. STEM-trained students understand how to look at the forest and find the particular tree.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2017

Just as the atmosphere in the classroom changes to suit the students’ age and learning requirements, the technology in the classroom also has to accommodate the learning requirements of that age group. But what happens when students bring iPads into a room designed to work with Chromebooks?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Learn how to get results. Hear Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s top iPad apps for the elementary classroom. How to Use Padlet: A Fantastic Tool for Teaching by Vicki Davis. How to Use Padlet: A Fantastic Tool for Teaching by Vicki Davis. Creating Elementary Portfolios with SeeSaw. Pick some tools.

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More Verbs

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Plus the Elementary Technician had also retired when the previous Tech Director did. I’ve always been a technology for learning experiences guy and my own knowledge about how to handle the techie issues is VERY limited. Our Elementary Technician has been working with us for several weeks.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. So, Leah, what’s your first idea for using technology to engage kids in science? Is technology a distraction? So we use the Paper 53 app on our iPads. What’s another idea?

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EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 31, 2016

My elementary faculty impressed me with their ability to use these 21st-century robots in a variety of subject areas including language arts and humanities. Here are four examples of how A. The teacher placed a SPRK robot on the ground and paired it with an iPad via Bluetooth. At first, we used them in math and science.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Many students enter kindergarten with a basic knowledge of digital devices like iPads and smartphones, but this rarely includes the use of a mouse. If s/he doesn’t know the basic skills — click, double-click, right-click, drag-drop, hover — they will be confused, even frustrated, by so much of what makes technology work.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray shares how we can encourage an improvement in writing using technology. These creative ways will help you think about how to help children, particularly those who struggle with handwriting and typing. 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology. But, Jacqui, how do we teach writing with technology?

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 11, 2015

All of our elementary instructors have taught in K-5 classrooms at some point in their careers. For that reason, we’ve put together a great set of workshops specific to elementary classrooms. Technology in the Elementary Classroom: July 20-22 in Boston – with Suzy Brooks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

take a picture of themselves with the iPad camera (or another digital camera). Besides learning about their bodies, this integrates technology transparently into student learning, as a process rather than a product — as a tool used to complete their project. Two great iPad apps are DIY Human Body and Arloon Anatomy.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Popular mobile devices may come and go, but the iPad has remained a hit in the K-12 classroom. But even though they’re in schools, our work with teachers has led us to understand that while many of them would like to use iPads meaningfully in their classrooms, they can’t because of time, access, and training. Great idea, right?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

For educators, the new school year is a prime time to set technology-related goals for their district, school or classroom. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about how K–12 educators are using technology to boost engagement. Consistent conversations and check-ins can help, even as technology changes at rapid speed , Jones says. . “If

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MSEDTechie

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Using technology everyday and teaching others about it is my passion. Each year, I am seeing more and more students entering elementary school with technology knowledge greater than ever before. Our elementary students now, have never had a time in their lives where technology wasn''t present. First and foremost!

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Successful tech pilots enhance learning, build excitement around new initiatives, and subject classroom technology to rigorous, data-based testing. At the end of the school year, your district should come away with a clear understanding of the value of technology in the classroom. Set your goals early on.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

During 2009, then-Superintendent Darwin Stiffler and Associate Superintendent Duane Sheppard of Yuma Elementary School District One in Arizona had just taken their positions and were trying to figure out how to meet students’ needs. Now, the question was how to experiment with it—and what to do when that money ran out.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2017

In the spirit of benevolent friction, I’d like to share a few thoughts with our colleagues working at the intersection of education and technology as I reflect on 2017 and look ahead to the new year. Yet it was sobering to find only two elementary math software programs with randomized, controlled trial studies from the past six years.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can also get students to think and problem solve with the fabulous STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities and resources below. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! All are free! Download as a pdf).

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Graphite Blog

MAY 12, 2015

This week, we're highlighting tools that help kids learn to code -- tools that encourage them to become creators, not just consumers, of the technology they use. . The youngest budding programmers will benefit most from iPad apps like ScratchJr , Kodable Class , and My Robot Friend.

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Tech Helpful

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

For a couple of years I've been trying to figure out a way to have an elementary tech team.I Our elementary school is piloting the idea of elective Friday's for fourth and fifth grade students. Today was the first day stickers were earned and immediately I saw fifth-graders put them on their iPad cases for everyone to see.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2018

There are differing opinions as to the usefulness, as well as wisdom, of teaching very young students with digital technology. 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 that, indeed?

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Through a large-scale, multi-year, federal project focusing on early literacy, we were able to gather feedback from educators on how instruction has been going this school year. Even though kids had iPads, parents were not sure [how to use them for class]. We learned [that] parents were learning as well as the kids.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

The post How to Find the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Teach her how to find apps, she can facilitate learning for a lifetime.” How to Find the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom #mlearning #ipaded #edtech Click To Tweet. Kathy Schrock’s iPads 4 Teaching. iPad Educators.

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