A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 27, 2017

“ The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion. ” – Paulo Coelho Change is hard. After getting on Twitter in 2009 I realized that we had to be better for our kids. I drafted memos and emails that provided guidance and examples. Setting an example and modeling are the first step.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2023

A classic example of teamwork, citizen science is a community effort that brings together both professionals and novices to help bring about change for the greater good. Examples of citizen science go back to the colonization of the Americas when British colonists often attempted to record the weather during their explorations.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, an expert on the topic, gives an overview of how to differentiate math instruction with younger students. . Twitter @cat3y. Young children have many different ability levels with math concepts. William Clay Parrish, Jr.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. And of course they do it quickly.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Help for teachers curious or skeptical about Twitter From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The curious teacher opened up Twitter. In the teacher’s lounge this morning, an excited teacher was talking about a new tool she’d found on Twitter that had her students raving.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

How to power through a difficult parent-teacher meeting comes to mind, but there are many challenges that teachers learn how to handle in time. For example, if schools want teachers to manage their time better, they should try to reduce the admin work before creating online courses on time management. PD never ends.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. How to build your global classroom in 4 steps. For example, there is a much larger global conversation going on about recycling and reducing our use of certain materials. Sure, this is just the beginning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit). Establish rules for Twitter use.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Baylor University recently published the toolkit "How to Identify Effective STEM Activities for Children” that helps parents and teachers know what to look for in a STEM lesson and offers 9 examples of quality online resources. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. Here are five ideas to follow from Fleming on how to set up a library makerspace that will foster creativity and expand on your STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum : SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We can separate in physical distance, but we don’t have to be apart in heart. First, let me tell you how I learned the lesson of staying away from people back in December. I am a living, breathing example of the grace of God. Stay home in love.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2019

CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program. For example, when Baule conducted a survey during his time as a superintendent in Indiana, he found only one-third of schools were assessing their one-to-one device programs. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 04/04/2019 - 11:01. Community Schools. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

So, here are some resources and examples of how to use it. For example, in one note, you may have a person''s name as someone that is a resource. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Many people want to learn to use it, but aren''t sure where to start. It is a very powerful tool and lets you really organize things.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Kids learn by example. That can be sports, tutoring, or in this case, how to use technology. I write about setting up a service learning program where students teacher elders at a senior center how to do the common tech tasks everyone else takes for granted (digital photos, email, and online chatting to name a few). .

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

This week I am going to do a series of posts on Twitter. Today I am starting with Twitter Professional Development. As many times as I have talked to folks, done workshops for and even preached about Twitter, there are some that just won''t (for whatever reason) jump in. Take a step back and think about PD done about Twitter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2019

Tom Loud on episode 509 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Tom Loud dropped out of high school because he didn’t connect with his teachers. Can you give me an example of where you tried to be that teacher that you never had, and it did make a difference? We teach people how to live lives.

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Waterford

AUGUST 9, 2022

How to sign up for classroom or field trip volunteering opportunities. You could send a weekly newsletter email, for example, or reminder texts can be helpful. You may even want to start a Facebook group or Twitter account for parents. [11] How to Get Good Grades in Ten Easy Steps. Parent Communication and Involvement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2020

You chatted with colleagues on Twitter and Facebook about learning tools they loved. For example, when I first used the LMS Canvas, it took me hours of time and too many mistakes to understand its intricacies. Ready or not, it’s time to go back to school. But that list could take hours to preview.

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

This is the second in a series I am doing all about Twitter. You can read the first post here , where I discuss the need to change the way we teach about Twitter. We can look at where we are and how we got there and think about the ways we would have done things differently. Take Twitter for example.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 29, 2013

We moved on to Twitter chats. Last week we took a look at Diigo and how to curate the information you are finding this summer. Today we will examine the things to consider if you want to use Twitter in your classroom or your school in the coming school year. So, you are going to have a Twitter account.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Classroom Examples How Generative Art Is Impacting Your Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 12, 2019

Dan Meyer on episode 513 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today Dan Meyer @ddmeyer gives us tips and advice for helping kids who hate math learn to love it. He explains the 3-Act method of teaching. He has worked with teachers internationally and in all fifty United States.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 15, 2011

How can your school become a larger part of the school community? While Twitter is beginning to catch on with many educators, schools are lagging in their adoption of the platform. Twitter is a quick and easy tool to let the entire school community know whats going on with you and your students. But let''s think about it.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Q&A: Class Tech Tips Blogger Monica Burns Explains How to Work with Digital Tools. Or is it big picture, such as learning how to collaborate more effectively with others? BROWN: With the American Revolution example, how can technology enhance the experience? Follow her on Twitter @amybrowns. jena.passut_7651.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2019

I thought I knew how to “make relevance” in my classroom, but it was not until Skyping Julio, who “lived the history” in Venezuela, that I felt I achieved a new level of understanding. The mere act of showing how he turned on his computer revealed to me and my students the dire economic plight of many Venezuelans.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

An Essential 21st Century Literacy From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. When students and teachers know how to communicate effectively in discussion forums , they make themselves able to join forums correctly. How to Use Discussion Forums. But it is easy to teach using wikispaces.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Page, a former Milken National Educator of the Year with 15 years of experience in the education field. Blog: [link] Twitter: @FinEdchat Instagram: @FinEdchat Linked In: @FinEdchat ?️

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2018

Mike Lawrence on episode 287 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mike Lawrence, a current organizer of the longest running student media festival in the country, shares how to set up and run your own media festival. How can they get started?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality (AR) programming app for classrooms. For example, I start with a simple, one-day, “make something fun” experience in Metaverse. Here’s an example of friction in Metaverse.

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ProfHacker

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Every year makes it a little clearer that Twitter and Facebook are probably a little more interested in advertising revenue than they are in shutting down–heck, even mildly alleviating–abuse. Mercifully, Heather Froehlich has written a very good list of steps for using Twitter , so I can simply recommend everyone read hers!

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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

JUNE 9, 2017

A conversation with Dr. Kimberly Tyson and Dr. Angela Peery on episode 94 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Listen to Ramona Persaud talk about 5 ways to adjust teaching to how the brain learns. Twitter handle:@ tysonkimberly and @ drangelapeery.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today I showed seventh graders Chat GPT-4. We are writing ebooks, and the original topic of conversation was how we could use AI to be more creative. But now there will also be an illiteracy of how to use AI, something I don't want for my students.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Upon getting on Twitter in 2009, I was not only baffled about how to use the social media site but also about all the symbols associated with it. Before Twitter I referred to this as the “pound sign” on the telephone and only used it as such. Lurk on or join an established chat (see some examples HERE ).

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2021

In the age of Twitter tweets, instagram posts, emails and texting, means of communication are constantly at our disposal. Email and texting, for example, do not facilitate deeper listening in the same way as face-to-face conversation (or even Zoom calls). I just wanted her to understand what my son is going through.” She paused. “I

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

The administrator winners of our 2014 Digital Innovation in Learning Awards are inspiring examples of change managers, showing what it means to both lead and learn at the same time. For example, Dr. Dance leads the S.T.A.T.

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