The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2024

Today's episode features my friend Alefiya Master, the CEO of MAD-Learn, and the sponsor of today's show. We discuss the transformative role of app-building, collaborative learning, design thinking, and the importance of authentic learning experiences. When people ask me my favorite App-building tool, I always say MAD-Learn.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In the ‘90s, it made a big jump with machine learning. With generative AI rapidly impacting every sector of society, K-12 school districts need to not only embrace the technology, but also create policy and practical implementation guidelines on its use. In May of 2023, the U.S.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 5, 2019

In this series, we take a closer look inside our new paper, “ Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers.”. Education policy issues must be addressed first.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 3, 2022

As teachers move from a “teacher-lecturer” model of education to a “teacher-guide”, peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a select peer group–has become a popular education strategy. I’m a fan of peer-to-peer learning and I could tell right away that Tract did it well.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

With online classes and remote learning taking over classrooms, at least temporarily, teachers worry about rampant cheating. It’s difficult to imagine how the evaluation will play out online if you haven’t done that before. Policy documents. Read more: How to manage assessments in the blended classroom. Online quizzes.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 20, 2020

Is it possible to create a distraction-free “learning zone”, and find a balance between play, rest, and work each day? Let students know you have an “open door policy”, although they will be contacting you by email or video call instead. How do you set up a remote classroom ?

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 4, 2020

Nowadays, as it was back then, distraction remains the top enemy of classroom learning. However, what they fail to mention is that the study’s authors have also found after analyzing the data, which is: these findings do not discount the possibility that mobile phones could be a useful learning tool if their use is properly structured.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student where they are on their learning journey, but it isn't always easy. Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, an expert on the topic, gives an overview of how to differentiate math instruction with younger students. . eSpark is free forever for teachers.

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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. The productive struggle of learning is real and part of learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

What Rasmussen didn’t have at the beginning of her political career, however, was much knowledge about how to turn her ideas into effective policies. “I I remember when I was elected to be a state senator, I bet I spent the first year figuring out the processes and the nuances of how decisions really get made,” she says. “I

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD) , in partnership with EdSAFE AI Alliance , is proud to announce the establishment of a new AI Policy Lab. “Our AI policy initiative underscores our dedication to integrating AI in a manner that prioritizes our values,” stated Melissa Moore, Superintendent at ESUSD.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

As I shared in my podcast this week, we've adapted our acceptable use policy to include AI considerations and allow its use with teacher permission and proper supervision. When People Fail: Will The Integrity Gap Cause a Learning Gap? Ethical students will be able to learn better and faster than ever. And so are we.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

Across schools, students use devices like Chromebooks for learning because it has many advantages. But how do we protect learners while they are working online? It’s essential for schools to keep private information secure and block content that gets in the way of learning. Create environments focused on learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2018

The go-to method for guiding this practice is setting up district social media guidelines or policies. There are a bunch of examples to browse, but the big thing to remember is that there’s no perfect, off-the-shelf policy. Next page: What to include in a social media policy. Key Elements to Include in a Social Media Policy.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 30, 2022

And ignoring those differences can ultimately have a negative impact on their learning experience. . How can you expect to mentor and support a student’s growth when you don’t truly know who they are and treat them all the same? . This is particularly a problem for students of color. Since then, CRT has gained in popularity.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The 21st-century classroom is a dynamic, ever-evolving space where cutting-edge technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI), are pushing us all to rethink what students need to learn and how that learning can best be structured to prepare them for the future. Understand the value of creativity.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The first thing educators can do to positively affect education policy may not be the most practical from a nuts-and-bolts perspective. For legislative and policy movement specific to literacy, the National Summer Literacy Association and International Literacy Association are also fantastic resources. Setting the Tone.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2019

Jaime evangelizes the potential of digitalization as an enabling capability in pursuit of promoting inquiry-based learning models. Jaime collaborates with school systems, educational organizations, and leaders focused on building innovation into our education policies and practices. He also guest lectures at Arizona State University.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

It goes without saying that our teachers have done an incredible job when it comes to adapting to a remote learning world. Now more time is being spent refining plans as lessons are learned and, in some cases, are prepared for schools to be closed the remained of the year. The bottom line is there is no easy solution here.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 5, 2020

As a former attorney and current school law instructor, I also am cognizant of the laws and policies that perpetuate existing injustices and active harm to people of color. . Still learning… Still growing… . Anti-racist policies and actions , Thede. How White people can join anti-racist work , Doxtdator.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2022

So, how can policymakers, educators, business leaders, and community leaders come together to nourish students’ real-world competencies and help them succeed after graduation on their own terms? Access the full report: Educating Future-Ready Students: Bridging Social and Emotional Learning and Career and Workforce Development.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

My students are working toward a master’s degree in public affairs and many of them are interested in pursuing careers in international and domestic public policy. Throughout the course, students are tasked with crafting four memos on designated policy issues. Courtesy of Wendy Castillo.Screen shot of Code Interpreter's variables.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Use policy creation as an opportunity to take inventory of your students' needs, how social media is already being used by your teachers, and how policy can support both responsibly. The go-to method for guiding this practice is setting up district social media guidelines or policies.

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Waterford

MARCH 4, 2021

Read on to learn more about the dual capacity-building model and the core components of this framework. Examples of organizational conditions are wider reaching, like integrated and sustained improvements across a school or district—such as adjusting school policies in ways that offer more opportunities for family engagement.[3]

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

But even over summer break, students still need educational opportunities so they can return to school strong and ready to learn more. One of the most common causes of the achievement gap , or the differences in scores between disadvantaged and advantaged children, is summer learning loss (also known as the summer slide).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2022

As such, educators in schools have the ability to influence practice and policy, while providing our students with the tools to be critical scholars and intellectuals about race and racism. As an educator currently working in a school in Washington, D.C.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

School and district leaders have shared challenges that they are facing regarding the use of AI for teaching and learning. AI literacy enables educators to understand how AI works, how to evaluate it and how to best adapt it for their disciplines and learners. What Is AI Literacy?

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The post How to Insert Emoji in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Watch the video below to learn how. Related: How to Layer Images in Google Docs. © Shake Up Learning 2022. See: Copyright Policy. The post How to Insert Emoji in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 9, 2022

The post How to Layer Images in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Watch the video below to learn how. How to Layer Images in Google Docs. How to Layer Images in Google Docs. Related: How to Layer and Arrange Images in Google Slides. © Shake Up Learning 2022. Click To Tweet.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Samantha’s parents are at a loss about how to help her. It must also include civics lessons about the role students can play, now and in the future, in influencing government policy related to climate adaptation and mitigation. It is because Samantha knows all of this that the mere mention of climate change triggers her anxiety.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 17, 2022

The post How to Insert a Watermark in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Watch the video below to learn how. How to Insert a Watermark in Google Docs. How to Insert a Watermark in Google Docs. How to Insert a Watermark in Google Docs. Related: How to Layer Images in Google Docs.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 11, 2023

The post How to Follow a Collaborator in Google Slides appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Watch the video below to see how this works! Watch the video below to see how this works! How to Follow a Collaborator in Google Slides. How to Follow a Collaborator in Google Slides. © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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Waterford

MARCH 3, 2020

11] If you don’t currently teach your students specifically how to listen, it may be time to add activities to your curriculum that strengthen this skill. 8] It also includes complete focus on the speaker with minimal distractions out of respect and an intent to learn. The Benefits of Teaching Students How to Listen.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 25, 2023

The post How to Protect “Focus Time” in Google Calendar appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Watch the video below to learn how. © Shake Up Learning 2022. See: Copyright Policy. The post How to Protect “Focus Time” in Google Calendar appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The first two principles focused on how to ensure that the AI tool not only fits with existing technology and workflows but equips students for their futures. Educators are just beginning to discover the most exciting ways that generative AI can engage students, drive deeper learning, save time and streamline mundane tasks.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 19, 2022

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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