EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Q&A: Leila Nuland on How to Build Equitable Computer Science Curricula. While some teachers have already started to come up with creative ways to inject computer science into their programs, others may still be lost on how to introduce the concepts into the classroom. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 10/11/2018 - 12:07. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We took our school from a physical school on a Friday to a distance learning campus by Monday. They know how to do distance learning. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Lesson Plans that Teach Gratitude From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Whatever your activities for November and Thanksgiving, I’ve got some ideas to inspire gratitude in your classroom. Use it to inspire art or just a change of heart as we help children become more grateful, joyful people.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 5, 2018

Richard Byrne on episode 225 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. 5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is Figjam? Today's guest, Tom Mullaney, shares how he uses Figjam with students and teachers; he explains why it is useful and gives tips and tricks that will engage students in the collaborative skills they need to be creative collaborators in today's world.

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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

APRIL 10, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, we share a must-listen podcast for educators who want to help their students succeed financially. With April being financial literacy month, there's no better time to tune in and learn how to integrate financial literacy into your curriculum.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The unit concludes with a lesson about insurance and how it helps students manage risk. If you’re ready to help elementary-aged children understand financial literacy, Vault is the perfect course for you. Grade level: elementary grades.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Karen Voglesang on episode 209 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn some thinking routines and how to apply these valuable techniques in your classroom. How to Teach Thinking Routines in the Classroom. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

Tuesday, April 20 at 7 pm ET join us for the free webinar From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. Dawn Stansbury.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we tackle a topic that's often whispered in the hallways of schools everywhere with a mix of disdain and necessity: worksheets. So there's all kinds of opportunities then to teach students how to coach someone in the answer. I love that.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 4, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this post, I'll show you how I got started. First, you sign up, then learn how to make collections, and then go to the awesome resource kits! English, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts are Included.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

By bridging the gap between physical and online spaces, schools see their students improve academically and engage with their studies on a deeper level. MORE FROM EDTECH: How to keep accessibility in mind for the modern K–12 classroom. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . . by Wendy Jones.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today’s show, Barbara Blackburn shares the concept of rigor in education. We discuss how rigor is not about making things harder for students but about setting high expectations and providing support to help students achieve those expectations.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It should be no surprise that studies show engaged students retain more of what they have learned. This is just as true for the elementary classroom as it is for the lecture hall. A six-year study of students at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York State is a case in point. As the saying goes, “The future is now.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this blog post, I’ll share how Lumio is a great tool for classroom teachers everywhere, whether you’re reviewing for a tough exam like my Computer Science class or teaching a regular lesson. How to get to the site.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Catherine Davis-Hayes on episode 153 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Arts in Every Subject: How to Make It Happen. Or, exploring areas of social studies with the arts is a very, very easy way. They were studying magnets in science.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. I use Twitter a lot. The students will build out a maze and teach the Ozobot how to navigate it. I think we are witnessing how this is evolving over time.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and lead developer of RULER , a systemic, evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning reflects on where students are now and how to reach them.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jillian DuBois talks about her end of the school year and from the conversation we have twelve inspiring ideas for classrooms everywhere including: How to Use the element of surprise in learning. How Eagles Fly Higher on Turbulent Winds. So much so.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Michael Rousell, PhD talks about his research into life change From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Have you ever had a moment when your life changed? Learn how to share comments in a way that can transform how a child views him or herself. Michael Rousell, Ph.D.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Norwood Elementary School. Blog: [link] Twitter: @ Chris_Chappotin. Stay tuned at the end of the show for how to get a free account for you and your students. School leadership is more challenging than ever.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blog: [link] Twitter @ matthewfarber Facebook [link] Gaming SEL Book Description Games enable children to practice emotions in spaces that are free from actualized consequences. We must reengage students! Games can help us! More SEL Teacher Resources.

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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. I have also included a list of hashtags, as well as a fantastic list of educators to follow on Twitter! Teach her how to find apps, she can facilitate learning for a lifetime.” Elementary. Twitter Accounts to Follow.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of “Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education,” talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be “bad at math” and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 15, 2018

Kate Dobrzenski on episode 274 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She discusses how to incorporate the observation of phenomena and other Next Generation Science Standards in elementary science. Study the weather. Twitter: @aacps_k5science.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

We spoke to Welcome about why he thinks students need to have more freedom to explore the technology available to them in their classroom, and how teachers can use technology to build relationships with their students. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how to orchestrate a digital transformation in your school. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

For iPad and Google Play Tablet Devices of All Kinds From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Perhaps you’re wondering how more than 150 apps can be inside one? Plus, I’ll tell you how to get your free 30-day trial. Social Studies. The Really Good Stuff ? Creativity.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

More than a dozen studies have documented that students, on average, made sluggish progress in reading during the pandemic. Estimates of just how sluggish vary. Related: What parents need to know about the research on how kids learn to read. The pandemic made a bad situation worse. Michael Petrilli, president of the Thomas J.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. What is the Triple E Framework, and how is it being used (and misused) in education today? How are people using it to evaluate educational technology, and how should it impact the evaluation of teachers? Website [link] Twitter @lkolb.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 25, 2022

Twitter Educator Accounts to Follow. She helps learners discover possibilities as a d irector of elementary math and science. Greg Coleman is an elementary math coach that loves making math clear, simple and fun. Follow him for his innovative ideas on how to get students excited about math. Nikki Wallace @nwallacecxh.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Meredith Akers on episode 248 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She talks about how she did it, the time she’s saving, and her recommendations for building relationships with parents by becoming more organized with your contact logs. Enhanced Transcript.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

Lindsey Danhoff on episode 308 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Another person in our classroom really wanted to learn how to speak Spanish. You said they are figuring out how to use math in their passion projects. Twitter: @LindseyDanhoff.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2018

Stephanie Goldman on episode 316 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Before she even came to the school, last spring there was a call for proposals at the Georgia Council for Social Studies with an emphasis on technology. Twitter: @dearfutureteach.

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MindShift

MAY 16, 2019

A 2018 study conducted by Mendle and her team found that girls who entered puberty significantly earlier than their peers were at higher risk for mental health concerns. They’re more likely to become depressed during adolescence, the study finds, and this distress can persist into adulthood. You can find her on Twitter @dr_fraga.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

In 2013, I was hired to teach computer science (CS) and video game design to students in grades K-5 at Monte Sano Elementary School in Huntsville, Ala. A year earlier, I had graduated with a teaching degree in elementary education. It was my first full-time teaching job. I decided I was well-positioned to help make a change.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

Kristen Mattson on episode 242 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Kristen Mattson, author of Digital Citizenship in Action talks about how they’ve integrated digital citizenship into all of their courses at her school and how you can too.

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