The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2022

I've shared how to engage students and teach effectively in zoom , but many of the concerns raised in that podcast have been solved with this one update! Let's dive in with a quick overview of some of the new Zoom features, but remember that you need to update zoom if you're running the room to get these features. New Zoom Whiteboard.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2024

The forms had been updated, and the timeline for processing them delayed. The stark number is the consequence of a new update meant to streamline the clunky form. The update traces back to the 2020 FAFSA Simplification Act. Zhenni He, a first-year student at University of California, Merced, also tangled with the update.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2022

For each class, I have three things I have to do each day: lesson plans in Chalk , Google classroom assignments updated, and then I have to go back and grade the work for the day. Please email me at vicki at coolcatteacher dot com – I would love for you to share them! As a parent, I wouldn't say I liked surprises.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 17, 2021

Teach your young students how to protect themselves from phishing attacks and how to use multiple email features such as mass emailing. It is crucial to teach your students at a young age the importance of staying safe online and on their own email. Are your children or students receiving odd emails from people they do not know?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

Post the PDF in your messaging app (Class Dojo, Remind), in a virtual classroom (Google Classroom, Schoology), or email to parents. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates! You can then go to the File tab , choose Download and PDF. My newsletter starts families off but you can also include recommended reading lists.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 3, 2021

We’ve updated Structured Learning education website to be easier to use on desktops and a snap on mobile devices. Email askatechteacher@gmail.com. Structured Learning. Get a 20% discount! Come check it out. Find something you like, use this code: kzj8mbnv. …and get. 20% discount. . ends 3/9/21. Look what you’ll find!

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Hapara

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The current functionality that allows teachers to view student emails will no longer be available. This feature was created a decade ago when schools relied on email to send assignments and feedback to students. This policy emphasizes transparency and student privacy.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 15, 2021

I have been blogging since the book was published to align updated content, ideas, and strategies to each chapter to deliver on this goal. To this end, a Pinterest board materialized that is updated regularly. For more information, email info@connecteddpublishing.com. Impressive bulk discounts are also available.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Special Interest: Email Format. Marketing Permissions Structured Learning will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us: Email Direct Mail Customized online advertising. First Name.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 9, 2021

Email Address *. Special Interest: Email Format. Marketing Permissions Structured Learning will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us: Email Direct Mail Customized online advertising.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2021

Special Interest: Email Format. Marketing Permissions Structured Learning will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us: Email Direct Mail Customized online advertising. First Name.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. 9 Ways to Update Your Online Presence — December 14th. 9 Ways to Update Your Online Presence — December 14th. Today: 8 Ways to Speed up Your Computer.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2020

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. 11 Ways to Update Your Online Presence. Update any software that needs it. They usually arrive via email. I don’t mean BUY a newer version.

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SpeechTechie

APRIL 10, 2020

Hi folks- Online sessions continue to go well! Managing fear/anxiety: We read and discussed a fun, engaging book - Get Me Out of This Book: Rules and Tools for Being Brave. Here's the vid if you want to review with your child and fam- we went page by page with me reading on EPIC!

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2022

An email was also sent informing all educators to plan for an asynchronous day of learning on Thursday and synchronous on Friday. You can access all these curated on a Pinterest board HERE.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Free tools for schools dealing with coronavirus – This list is being updated continually. If your school is closed due to the virus, you can apply for free access to the BrainPop videos to use at your school. This is a very difficult issue and many are impacted.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The tech giant confirmed, in an email to EdSurge, that it's picked up BrightBytes for an undisclosed amount. But an email about the deal sent by Google to a school district in early May, obtained by EdSurge, cites May 17th as the expected date of the transaction. The acquisition does not appear to have been publicly announced.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Time If there is one thing that teachers consistently ask for, it is time to plan, create videos, grade, conference with remote students, update the LMS, etc. I have gone as far as to recommend that teachers state they're out of office on their email each evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 AM. You can view the post HERE.

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Neo LMS

MAY 25, 2021

From an email address to a social security number, just about any piece of personal information can be used by cybercriminals for malicious means. These passwords should be updated every few months. As an educator, it is important to do what you can to keep students safe at school and educate parents about precautions at home.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

If you can’t attend the event live, if you join the email list, you can grab some of the sessions later (including mine.) This presentation has been fun to create and update based upon what I’ve learned since so many things changed in March 2020. This is going to be fun! I hope you’ll join me!

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 30, 2022

Evernote relaunched a couple of years ago with a whole new code-base to make it easier and faster to deploy to multiple platforms and provide updates. Email to Evernote - you can send emails into Evernote to save and organize them better. Save the email and attachments and then add your own notes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2021

Watch the Office 365 Biggest features update to know more about this. I also have it set up in my email to often download to those folders as well. Clip from Email or Your Web Browser. Now, you can link your calendar to Evernote's homepage and create notes for events from your opening dashboard. Import Folders.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 21, 2019

Attach the QR code to Twitter, Facebook, a location, websites, wifi passwords, email, bitcoin and more! Qrstuff is a website to easily create colorful QR codes for over 20 data types, such as email, location, a link, Instagram, Dropbox, and more! You can make it dynamic in case you want to update the QR code later.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

Post the PDF in your messaging app (Class Dojo, Remind), in a virtual classroom (Google Classroom, Schoology), or email to parents. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates! You can then go to the File tab , choose Download and PDF. My newsletter starts families off but you can also include recommended reading lists.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2024

For one month, do everything possible to avoid paper: Rather than print a document or project, share it or email it. Students will not be able to impact the largest users — schools and businesses — but they can affect how much paper is used in their homes. Instead of wiping spills with paper towels, use cloth towels.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Here’s what you’ll get (the links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 11 Ways to Update Your Online Presence. They usually arrive via email.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Social engineering attacks include, but are not limited to, phishing emails, scareware, quid pro quo, and others. Typically, your IT department will (and should) be running regular security updates, antivirus scans, and implementing countless other security measures in the background. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Classic Badge Maker – Teachers and students need to post an email address to access this badge builder. This can be any email address. They can choose to award the badge via email or a confirmation number. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates! Students download their badges as png files.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this post, we provide suggestions and resources for three powerful white boarding alternatives that integrate seamlessly with Google for Education.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Sending emails or texts to every parent is time-consuming. Google Apps for Education ( GAFE ) have incredible features to translate and send emails quickly. One Google Spreadsheets add-on I use frequently is FormMule , which helps teachers send up to 100 individualize emails within minutes using a template.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

To make student wellness monitoring as accurate and reliable as possible — and minimize the workload that false alerts create for busy school staff — Securly Aware has been updated with an Enhanced Homework Detection module.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Some information can be sent to team members via email while there may also be a role for direct messaging through tools like Google Hangouts , Slack , or Workplace Chat. . Team members can also share important files, update the team on their progress and communicate other valuable information about the project. .

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Form Check-ins – Text, post, or email a form or poll students can quickly respond to and share how they are feeling. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates! Flipgrid Check-ins – Flipgrid is a free online education video tool that allows students to respond to a teacher’s video with a quick video and emojis.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2023

Update Your Policies Update policies relating to the use of AI tools. I know some educators who have used it to help write hard emails to parents. Recommendation: Update policies to include acceptable AI usage for both teachers and students. Recommendation: Start the conversations with your team now.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 6, 2022

Evernote relaunched a couple of years ago with a whole new code-base to make it easier and faster to deploy to multiple platforms and provide updates. The detail project management notes having all the information, tasks, notes, file attachments, emails and more in one place for me to track and manage the projects.

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Waterford

JULY 21, 2022

Emailing or sending home a letter of introduction as their child’s new teacher can provide a framework for connection before you even meet these families. If families prefer a briefer, two-way form of communication, consider sending regular texts or emails instead. How to Prepare for Back to School Night. Sources : 1.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2024

And I was able to complete the FAFSA with only one of them, even with all my years of experience supporting students and guiding counselors through some of the most difficult financial aid scenarios and even though I was familiar with the latest updates and challenges.

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