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Back to School Twitter Chat Tuesday, July 28th – 8 pm EST #Back2SchoolChat

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to go back to school, we need to share best practices and ideas for learning. The exchange of ideas and building of our Personal Learning Network (PLN) is part of our growth and learning. Talk to other teachers and learn!

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From Challenge to Triumph: The Learning Pit Concept Explained

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. Please contact me if you find one.

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How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Paolo Tolomeo gets kids excited about learning math and language arts by sailing the 7 seas. Learn how it does it, how he keeps on track with lessons, and how to avoid common mistakes when adding gamification to your classroom. Never stop learning!

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365 Inclusive Learning Strategies to Help Every Child

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Karen Janowski and her coauthors have written a book Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year. So, go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat to learn more and use the code COOL20. Never stop learning! Blog: [link].

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Battling Blended Learning Burnout and Finding Balance

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Tiffany Wycoff, the co-author of the bestselling book, Blended Learning in Action , talks about the state of blended learning today. Listen to Tiffany Wycoff talk about blended learning burnout. Sponsor: Screencastify. Subscribe to the Show.

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Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you a middle school science teacher looking to ignite your students' curiosity? Transform Your Classroom with Project-Based Learning and the Scientific Method We all know that hands-on exploration is the best way to engage students in the scientific method.

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Blended Learning Best Practices During the Pandemic with Thomas Arnett

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Thomas Arnett from the Christensen Institute Shares What the Insitute has learned from administrators and teachers about best practices for teaching during the pandemic. Thomas Arnett talks about blended learning best practices.

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How to Close the Learning Gap

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2021

Rachael George shares advice on how to help kids now From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Students are returning to school and teachers and administrators know a learning gap is there. Never stop learning! Learn How to Help Kids Close the Learning Gap As They Return to School.

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How to Improve Google Classroom & Remote Learning Experiences with Kasey Bell

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How to Improve Google Classroom & Remote Learning Experiences with Kasey Bell Teaching online is challenging for many teachers. para Instructional Suite that organizes teaching and learning workflows in G Suite and Google Classroom seamlessly.

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What’s a Backchannel and Is it Right For Your Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2024

A backchannel refers to a secondary, often informal, communication channel that runs parallel to the main communication channel. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Do click here for updates. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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3 Things to Learn Over the Summer to Be Better at Distance or Blended Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 28, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Like it or not, blended learning is here to stay. Today, virtual trainer and Class Tech Tips guru Monica Burns talks about what we need to be learning over the summer so we can be healthier and more successful in the fall no matter what we face.

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21 Tools I Use to Manage Distance Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today I share the tool kit and tips that have helped streamline distance learning at my school. I share 10 important concepts we need to level up as we transition to online learning. Use this time to level up learning.

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How to Engage Kids in Distance Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 26, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The last few weeks of school can be the hardest – even in a face to face classroom. Today, Mary Howard, a sixth-grade science teacher in New York, talks about how we can engage kids in distance learning. Are there kids who are just missing?

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How to Have Deeper Learning and Better Schools

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2021

Jal Mehta from the Harvard School of Education Shares How From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Deeper Learning can happen as we work to connect with students and transform them into critical thinkers as well as knowledgeable about our content areas. Sponsor: Pear Deck. Subscribe to the Show.

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NASA Interactive Reference Guide to the ISS

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

NASA, which has tons of great educational resources , has a nice interactive reference guide to the ISS (International Space Station). This is a great way for students to explore the station, learn about it, and get engaged and interested in space travel and science. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Research Spotlight: Helping Refugee Students Learn in Schools

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So, go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat to learn more and use the code COOL20. Never stop learning! Twitter: @ ibrahimkarkouti. This is not an easy topic, but we should all consider it. Listen to Ibrahim M. Stream by clicking here.

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Wakelet and WeVideo: Powerful Distance Learning Edtech

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teacher Bruce Reicher shares two of his favorite distance learning tools – Wakelet and Wevideo. He talks about how he uses them with students and teachers for classroom learning and teacher PD.

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4 Social Emotional Learning Strategies to Use in the Classroom Now

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 18, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She reminds us that student emotions are constantly in motion but we have to help them so we can unlock their ability to live better lives, listen, and learn. Let’s tune in to our student’s social-emotional learning and help them succeed.

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Research Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Research-Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads Dr. Matthew Rhoads is teaching at a distance and coaching other teachers to improve their teaching as well. I use a free program called Planboard for my lesson planning.

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Learn How to Teach Online with This Free Course

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Do you need help in learning how to teach online? Here’s a free 3-hour course, Launching Online Learning , to get you started. They also shared in the 10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices. Learn how to create digital assessments.

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Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Episode 720 with Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor host the Teaching Python Podcast where they share how to help kids of all ages learn this valuable language. Twitter: @ teachingpython. kellypared.

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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

For the better part of my educational career, I always referred to any type of learning to assist me as a teacher or administrator as professional development (PD). It was always referred to like this, so who was I to argue. With a PLN, I was able to learn anytime, anywhere, from anyone I wanted for free.

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3 Things Educators Should Debate As We Return to In Person Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. As we return to in-person learning, we should not return to business as usual. Listen to David Bott talk about Three Things Schools Should Debate As We Return to In-Person Learning. Twitter: @ davidbott. Stream by clicking here.

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What Will School Be Like in the Fall after a Distance Learning Spring?

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today Joseph Fatheree, award-winning teacher and thought-leader talks about the conversations administrators, policymakers, and teachers are having about what “the Fall” looks like in K12 education. Tell her Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher, sent you.

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Summer Learning Series-Starting A Classroom or School Twitter Account

The Web20Classroom

JULY 29, 2013

This is the seventh post in my Summer Learning Series. First was Collaborative Learning With Edmodo and then we followed up with Learning With Hashtags. We moved on to Twitter chats. 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.

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3 Ways to Use Video Conferencing with Students Learning Remotely

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

During this time of social isolation and remote learning, these video conferencing tools are lifesavers. They make it possible for teachers to maintain a human connection with their students and guide their learning from a distance. Then teachers can reference this goal during conferencing sessions. 1 Small Group Instruction.

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Feedback Tips for Blended and Online Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Feedback is important. But how do teachers give it frequently and in ways that help students learn? Twitter: @ a2matthew Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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SEL Spotlight: Dr. Marc Brackett – How Kids Learn Right Now

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and lead developer of RULER , a systemic, evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning reflects on where students are now and how to reach them.

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Beware of Time-Wasting Low Level Technology Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Tom Murray reflects on his first 1:1 program seventeen years ago with Palm Pilots. He’s concerned that we often celebrate low-level learning. Learn more now. Website Twitter Some of the links in this blog post are affiliate links.

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All Systems Go – How We Went to Distance Learning without Missing a Day

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter On a Friday, we had school in our physical building. In this episode, 10 Minute Teacher host, Vicki Davis, talks to production editor Vicki Morgan about the story at her school as the students began distance learning due to #covid19 stay at home requirements.

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An Oregon Teacher on Distance Learning at his School – Tyler Cienfuegos

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Oregon was one of the earliest states to have to release students to learn from home. How are teachers handling things during coronavirus distance learning? Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning.

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A New Essential Formative Feedback Tool for Project Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 5, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Last March I made my first custom GPT to assess project-based learning activities. It's not the final say in the classroom that it sure can be helpful when you have those big projects for project based learning. It's an app. It's a tool.

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How to Encourage Youth Leadership on Your Campus

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn how you can improve your student council, implement a microgrant program to spur creativity and conservation, and encourage all students to participate in school leadership from Dean J. Twitter: @djftll. . Sponsor: Advancement Courses.

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The Covid-19 Education Question: Is this Really Learning?

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 22, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter On this show, the topic is — what are kids really learning? Here’s the thing, every situation is a learning opportunity. I share 10 important concepts we need to level up as we transition to online learning.

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10 Ways to Use Twitter in Class

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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Teach Reading with WORD Force: Fun Games Kids Love

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter WORD Force: A Literacy Adventure i s an excellent tool to help improve reading. What a fun way to practice reading and learn together! Additionally, you can recommend this to parents for them to play with their children at home.

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Free Conference! Design and Delivery in a Blended Learning Jungle

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2020

August 18-20, 2020 -a Free PD Experience for Blended Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This school year is dependent more than ever upon our ability to blend face to face (hopefully) and online learning. Blended Learning. ” The full schedule is here.

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Learn How to Overcome Your Self Limiting Beliefs

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 13, 2021

Episode 714 of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s guest, Dr. Brandon Beck, helps us learn how to face our self-limiting beliefs, appreciate the positive things we have done, and move forward to a brighter future. Social-Emotional Learning.

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4 Ready to Go tips for Project Based Learning and Maker Spaces

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Nicholas Provenzano gets us started From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How do you get started with project-based learning (PBL) and Maker spaces? Never stop learning! She’s also learning to use CNC machines, @dremel. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit! This is Evee.

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How to Understand Generation Alpha

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 18, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you have accreditation or learning requirements as I do, take the opportunity to look at this post. Listen and Learn How to Understand Generation Alpha. There’s a new generation in town. That’s right.

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10 Ways to Move Forward: Learning Gaps and Post Pandemic Learning [Free Webinar]

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

Tuesday, April 20 at 7 pm ET join us for the free webinar From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. There are right and wrong ways to work with our students and help them learn. 10 Ways to Move Forward: Learning Gaps, SEL, and Practical Tips to Take Your Classroom Further Post-Pandemic.

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5 Ways to Find Project Based Learning Ideas

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 16, 2020

Jennifer Pieratt on episode 605 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Project-Based Learning is a powerful tool. Listen to Jennifer Pieratt share ideas for Project-Based Learning Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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Gold Standard Project Based Learning: Project Based Teaching

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Suzie Boss on Episode 384 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Suzie Boss is an author and educational consultant from Portland, Oregon, who focuses on the power of teaching and learning to improve lives and transform communities. Twitter: @ suzieboss.

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The Opportunities to Have Disruptive Thinking in the Classroom with Eric Sheninger

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Thought Leader Eric Sheninger has a challenge for us today about what we can learn from the pandemic and the opportunities we have to use disruptive thinking in the classroom for the good of our students. Twitter: @E_Sheninger. Blog: [link].

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Back to School Twitter Chat Tuesday, July 28th – 8 pm EST #Back2SchoolChat

From Challenge to Triumph: The Learning Pit Concept Explained

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How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning

365 Inclusive Learning Strategies to Help Every Child

Battling Blended Learning Burnout and Finding Balance

Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

Blended Learning Best Practices During the Pandemic with Thomas Arnett

How to Close the Learning Gap

How to Improve Google Classroom & Remote Learning Experiences with Kasey Bell

What’s a Backchannel and Is it Right For Your Class?

3 Things to Learn Over the Summer to Be Better at Distance or Blended Learning

21 Tools I Use to Manage Distance Learning

How to Engage Kids in Distance Learning

How to Have Deeper Learning and Better Schools

NASA Interactive Reference Guide to the ISS

Research Spotlight: Helping Refugee Students Learn in Schools

Wakelet and WeVideo: Powerful Distance Learning Edtech

4 Social Emotional Learning Strategies to Use in the Classroom Now

Research Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads

Learn How to Teach Online with This Free Course

Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

3 Things Educators Should Debate As We Return to In Person Learning

What Will School Be Like in the Fall after a Distance Learning Spring?

Summer Learning Series-Starting A Classroom or School Twitter Account

3 Ways to Use Video Conferencing with Students Learning Remotely

Feedback Tips for Blended and Online Learning

SEL Spotlight: Dr. Marc Brackett – How Kids Learn Right Now

Beware of Time-Wasting Low Level Technology Learning

All Systems Go – How We Went to Distance Learning without Missing a Day

An Oregon Teacher on Distance Learning at his School – Tyler Cienfuegos

A New Essential Formative Feedback Tool for Project Based Learning

How to Encourage Youth Leadership on Your Campus

The Covid-19 Education Question: Is this Really Learning?

10 Ways to Use Twitter in Class

Teach Reading with WORD Force: Fun Games Kids Love

Free Conference! Design and Delivery in a Blended Learning Jungle

Learn How to Overcome Your Self Limiting Beliefs

4 Ready to Go tips for Project Based Learning and Maker Spaces

How to Understand Generation Alpha

10 Ways to Move Forward: Learning Gaps and Post Pandemic Learning [Free Webinar]

5 Ways to Find Project Based Learning Ideas

Gold Standard Project Based Learning: Project Based Teaching

The Opportunities to Have Disruptive Thinking in the Classroom with Eric Sheninger

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