Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

This is Part One of a three part series to kick off a new website, KyEdRPG , and how role playing games can positively impact student learning. I have certainly expressed my passion for game-based learning several times in prior Edtech Elixirs entries.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 5, 2016

The best part is the variety of tools out there that are easy to use, allow for a diversity of answers, and are free (most that is). This is a great tool to use for a backchannel. You can even integrate a Twitter hash tag. AnswerGarden – My new favorite tool! Tozzl – Take your backchannel to a new level!

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Hall Davidson shares both simple explanations of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in the classroom. They have a new classroom management tool called Collections. Today’s Sponsor: Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality app.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

Learn more about Innovation at Play at InnovationatPlay.com or within Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform. To learn more about the global impact of the Caterpillar Foundation, visit caterpillar.com/foundation. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vickie Morgado on episode 177 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn about global Kahoots, how she tweets with her class and more global collaborative techniques in this show. Storify is a fantastic tool that lets you pull tweets together.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 1, 2016

By 2006 several social networking sites were enjoying surges in popularity, including MySpace, Bebo and of course, Facebook. 2006 was also the year Twitter was launched. Other tools such as wikis, blogs and podcasts also began to be used in education, at first tentatively, and then as embedded features in various programmes of study.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

Episode 135 from the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you don’t “get” why technology is important, or know people who don’t, take a listen to understand and learn about transformative practices that work in education. Vicki: Excellent.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In today’s show, learn about Minecraft EDU and how it is being used to teach. Vicki: Happy Ed Tech Tool Tuesday! It is a powerful tool. Twitter: @ Techjeff09.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education provides educators with an enhanced learning platform that facilitates engaging, daily instruction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter BreakoutEDU is a box with locks that also can be a great educational experience. And as always, tweet or message me on social media to let me know what you did! Go to coolcatteacher.com/breakout for 5 Ideas to bring Breakout EDU to your classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

A conversation with Jon Corippo on episode 92 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Jon Corippo @jcorippo talks about one of his favorite tools, Quizizz. He shares how you can use this tool to teach vocabulary and save time for other things!

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Trends and topics on Twitter November was a busy month. Out of 758 tweets, these are the top 10 based on your retweets, shares, and click-throughs on Twitter Analytics. If you haven’t checked out Twitter analytics yet, head on over to [link]. Any tool can be used well or not so well, in my opinion.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2016

and a Link to a Free Resource with More Tips From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So many of these tools are new to me. 36 Tools I’m Using Right Now in My Classroom and Life. It is a simple and powerful tool any teacher can use. These tools are not in any particular order.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter If you want to know how to start an eSports program in your school. Welcome to another episode of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast, where today we're diving into the game-changing world of scholastic esports. So you don't really need a whole ton of equipment.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 24, 2015

The Best Twitter Chat For Teachers In 2015. If there was ever a doubt that education twitter chats were kind of a big deal, this television guide-style document should set things straight. Twitter chats aren’t just “things,” but have evolved into fully-functioning professional development for teachers.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2017

One of the most popular articles on eSchool Media is a surprising one to the editors: “ 6 apps that block social media distractions. Social Media: This was the easiest to choose, thanks to our reigning king of articles mentioned above. Be sure to leave your comments in the section below. Better Option?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Jarrod Robinson, the PE Geek, shares on episode 70 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Jarrod Robinson @mrrobbo gives us the apps, tools, and mindset to rock physical education class. Twitter handle: @mrrobbo. Selected Links from this Episode.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Thanks in large part to digital bombardment; the pervasive exposure to television, smartphones, computers, gaming consoles, and tablets regularly, today’s students are neurologically wired differently and prefer to learn using different methods and tools than learners of the past.

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 2, 2017

Social media allows us to connect, to learn, to grow and to reflect not only within ourselves but with each other. Being a connected educator is more than just taking ideas from a Twitter chat or even this blog post. Our personal learning networks are all different. All I wanted to do was improve and I felt stuck.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Episode 137 with Dr. Michelle Zimmerman on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. And that’s such a fantastic tool. They become more empathetic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Karen Bosch on episode 288 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Karen: About a month ago, I started seeing stuff on social media. Her recent learning adventures with her students have included exploring sketchnotes and 3D printing. What happened?

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Learning with 'e's

AUGUST 1, 2016

We discussed the evolution of social media in higher education and also how institutional virtual learning environments (learning management systems) are being developed to cope with new demands of new learners. How do we reconcile these differences?

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Rachel first came across edWeb as part of her graduate program, and found that it has helped her with her own personal learning as well as guiding the educators in her district through their professional development. edWeb allows teachers to engage in meaningful learning that extends beyond the school walls.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 21, 2015

These aren’t single tools to “try,” but news ways to think about how learners access media, how educators define success, and what the roles of immense digital communities should be in popularizing new learning models. Game-Based Learning & Gamification. twitter, Google+, facebook). Connectivism.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 27, 2014

Join ISTE’s senior director of standards, Carolyn Sykora, on May 28 for an information-packed webinar that will delve into all the ways Lead & Transform can help your school or district make the leap to a technology-rich learning environment. But how do you find quality tools for student learning -- and integrate them into your teaching?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 27, 2015

Two Week Calendar Monday, April 27th at 5pm edWeb Webinar: Getting Started with Game-Based Learning , Are you curious about game-based learning, but don’t know where to begin? Join this interactive session to learn how to get started with game-based learning with your own students.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Connect With the Learning Revolution Project on Social Media. The Learning Revolution, as a new project, could use some help building our social media presence and credibility. You can also follow us on Twitter for weekly updates, conference schedules and activities. Follow us on Twitter #liveclass20.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

I snapped the picture below that day and posted to Instagram and Twitter. How it Works Badge Example From here, the teachers have CHOICE in their learning. They can choose from topics around Google, Apple, Assessment, Communication, Miscellaneous, Flipped Class and Social Media. Share is caring, right?!

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

tl;dr: emailing them, holding webinars, using social media. ” Via The Tennessean : “ Belmont University ousted a student Tuesday after he made a social media post using the N-word to describe black NFL football players, who he said needed a ‘bullet in their head.’” Heckuva job.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 1, 2014

You can use #cld14 to share your excitement about this event with your followers, and share or embed the Connected Librarian Day Flyer on your website or social media channels. In this session, participants will learn about these tools and features and will be given time to explore. Library 2.014 Kicks Off Wednesday!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2014

Perfect for AP students or those competing in math or science competitions, learn how Brilliant is a great website to challenge learners. View the session live on our YouTube channel, and join the Twitter conversation using the hashtag #appyhour. Game Based Learning, Dyslexia, and Reading Comprehension.

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