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Research Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads

The CoolCatTeacher

Based in San Diego, Dr. Rhoads talks about how to integrate instructional strategies, have a teacher toolbox, how to show teachers technology, using Google Jamboard to brainstorm, how to observe and model online teaching for teachers. Finally, he reflects on attendance issues and how to help students who need it most.

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

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? And how much is too much? A lot of what I see is for secondary school. And especially with littles, the time should be limited.

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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

NCTE Position Statement on Independent Reading ) 3:51 How does Lisa talk to her students about reading stamina and how to refocus when distracted? Talk to your students about reading stamina and how to build it. How a school threw out their reading program and finally got everyone excited about reading. June 21, 2015.

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5 reasons why blended learning programs fail-and how to save them

eSchool News

Now, all secondary students are issued a Chromebook that is theirs to keep—even during the summer. We use Chromebook carts for K-5 students and offer iPad carts that teachers can check out on demand. There’s no staff buy-in.

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iPad or iFad?

Learning with 'e's

Now, ten years on, more and more schools are finding the resources to offer their students a laptop each, and some schools are trail blazing by providing iPads for each of their learners. One such school, Cedars School of Excellence, in Greenock, Scotland has discovered that providing an iPad for each of its children has many benefits.

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Edusketching: A Tool to Help Students Understand Complex Concepts

The CoolCatTeacher

Why does Wendy prefer markers and paper over iPads? Why adults seem to be intimidated more than students by edusketching and how to move past it? How can you handle criticism from colleagues when you try something new? Using Visual Notes in the Secondary Classroom – a how-to post from Wendy Pillars.

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Giving Students Flexibility With Competency-Based Education

Digital Promise

When I landed in New Hampshire, I was eager to see competency-based education in action at the secondary level. I walked in a 4 th grade class and noticed that each student had an iPad. With my interest piqued, I moved on to a girl sitting alone working on what looked like a diagram on her iPad.