The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) I also think that: Every tech tool should have a “kill switch” – this includes social media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

The question arises, “How does one know if the applications have an impact on student learning?”. I had to consider whether the function was more of a distraction because they could spend time drawing or representing learning ideas in my history classroom. After all, one of the main goals of education is learning.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

With all of us experiencing transitioning learning environments, we had to be flexible in our practice and open to new possibilities. When it came to professional development, in the absence of being together in the physical space, we had to explore and learn what worked the best. We all need a way to continue learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

I was recently working on my slide deck for a three-day workshop that will take participants on an immersive experience into digital leadership and learning. My primary objective for all multiday workshops is to illustrate the vital role that technology can play in improving teaching, learning, and leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 24, 2018

Backchannels or back-channeling is common at conferences where attendees use tools like Twitter to discuss the various presentations in near real time. In many cases, especially during conferences, presentations, and workshops, Twitter is the preferred medium for this. In this case, it is the backchannel experience.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

The reaction to Learning Transformed has been truly humbling. Tom Murray and I have watched many book studies and Twitter chats unfold since the release of the book in June of 2017. Below you will see how the course is structured as well as learner outcomes. We can't stop here.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. As much as this has been a game-changer for so many, we now have better access to research and evidence of improved student outcomes to really hone in on the types of changes that are needed in classrooms, schools, and districts across the world.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

The exponential evolution if the Internet and social media tools have allowed for the quick sharing of knowledge, ideas, images, videos, and opinions. Since many of my queries when out through Twitter at the time that is how I received the majority of the information for consumption. The result has been a double-edged sword.

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 4, 2017

The ISTE Standards for Students are goals that have been vetted through thousands of educators to set measurable outcomes that have been decided would best prepare today's k-12 student for the use of technology in their future lives. There was Twitter talk about it as well. Standard #6 is listed below: 6. Goal achieved.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 25, 2018

My unexpected journey began with a decision to give Twitter a try in 2009. This should never have happened either as I was convinced that any and all social media tools were a complete waste of my time and would not lead to any improvement in professional practice. The rest is history. This was not my intent or even a goal.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 24, 2014

With the new year comes a renewed focus on a variety of initiatives that are aimed at enhancing learning and improving student achievement. This is quite often the most deflating part of the new year as the real reason for education is temporarily masked by misguided emphasis on elements that do not equate to real learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2019

They would also serve as a catalyst for vibrant Twitter conversations. Here I get to experience firsthand how many of the ideas that are talked about on social media and at conferences are successfully implemented into practice. The Pedagogy of Blended Learning Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

In a previous post I discussed in detail strategies to help ensure the effective use of technology to improve learning outcomes. These are all outcomes that any educator would (or should) openly embrace. As teachers and administrators we must be more intentional when it comes to digital learning.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Should schools and school districts have a "social media strategy" like business and industry? In the corporate world, social media has moved from being a novelty to a deliberate strategy to engage the public. But if schools were going to be more deliberate about their social media strategy, what would they do?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Pivot Interactives, which joined the Discovery Education family of solutions in 2022, makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy. Pivot’s activities offer opportunities for interactive learning, where students explore and learn for themselves.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Another "big" for Texas is education, and when I'm looking to get a pulse on what the current trends and landscape are, I turn to social media! These educators use Twitter as an effective tool to engage others in conversation and share their knowledge—all in an effort to teach the state's future leaders. Tony Bonazzi @GISDMath.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. Now, take that same young learner or teen and plug them into a tablet or other device and watch the involvement in the learning process take flight. Benefit #3: Encourages Collaboration.

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Mistakengoal.com

AUGUST 10, 2016

Part of that program requires (nearly) all undergraduate students to take a First-Year Seminar (FYS) course and one of the resolutions updated some of the specific outcomes of that course. All FYS courses, however, are intended to have some common outcomes and it’s those common outcomes that the faculty senate updated.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

Below is my thinking on the topic that has resulted in the following iteration: As times change, so must the practice of leaders to establish a culture of learning that is relevant, research-based, and rooted in relationships. However, the means to implement them to transform teaching, learning, and leadership will remain relatively stable.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

Smith is not one for silence ( he delivered a TED talk about the “danger of silence” in 2014 , in fact) and has used digital venues including Twitter to encourage others to speak up and recognize how history shapes the present. There are so many different teachers who have found good effective ways to use Twitter in their classroom.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 1, 2016

I first started working in the field of educational technology in January 1976, at a time when technology was used more for teaching than it was for learning. 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.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As K–12 schools continue their E-rate processes for 2019, districts should be considering what tools are worth investing in to provide their students with the best outcomes in the coming year. . Members of the online community maintain multiple versions of themselves through social media sites, online profiles and other means.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2023

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Located in Gallup, New Mexico, the mission of Middle College High School (MCHS) is to provide an innovative and high-quality individualized learning environment for a distinct set of students.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

July 28, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—today announced a host of new enhancements to its award-winning K-12 platform. Among the latest enhancements made to the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform for back-to-school are: .

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Tim Carson, Skilled Trades and OER Advocate First, allow me to tell you why I don’t typically read books about online learning. Staying more holistic when developing my teaching—whether facilitating learning in person or online—has been central in my reading motivations. I’ve ordered your book as well.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2017

We had a vibrant conversation on the topic of Digital Leadership with a focus on school culture, embracing change, strategic use of social media, the Model Schools Conference , and innovation. Will and I met virtually on Twitter way back in 2009. At the time he was known as @peoplegogy on Twitter.

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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. Generative AI Use Case #1: AI is built into social media.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

” In addition to creating careers content through a diversity lens, each Coalition partner commits to improving STEM education for all students, with a specific focus on addressing equity by providing access to the award-winning Discovery Education K-12 learning platform for key communities. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Most importantly, true growth is about learning from people that don’t belong to the same culture as us — a truly eye-opening experience for students and teachers alike. Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Through this collaboration, MPS educators districtwide now have access to rich content and powerful digital tools that support the creation of immersive learning environments. Discovery Education is the global edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. .

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Pivot Interactives , which joined the Discovery Education family of services in 2022, makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2018

When I work with schools, especially in a coaching role, I routinely ask educators to share with me how they are empowering students to own their learning or ways in which they are transforming teaching, learning, and leadership. Once I started drinking the Twitter Kool-Aid back in 2009 I quickly learned the error of my ways.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 17, 2015

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The Arab-Israeli Conflict simulation out of the University of Michigan is a powerful way to connect and learn and so are ePals , iEarn , Taking IT Global and many transformative organizations. We all have a lot to learn!). But so have hashtags.

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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. Edtech and Social Emotional Learning.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

These concerns are real and often become roadblocks for student learning. As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. Commit to Personalized Professional Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

10MT: A 10-Minute Teacher Interview with David Geurin From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. True excellence is a mindset, a desire to serve, a belief that helping others leads to the best outcomes.” ” SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor. David believes that.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

Foster a SEL-focused teaching strategy with on-demand e-learning modules designed to strengthen understanding of trauma-informed educational practices and policies that foster a student-centered learning environment from Ready, Set, RISE! – Family Resources Families play a critical role in children’s wellness.

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