The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

With back-to-school season gearing up, now is an exciting time to give your students a jumpstart on their future. Recorded live at ISTE, the conversation delves into how Genius Hour has been revamped and integrated into the sixth-grade curriculum, offering students a full-year exploratory course that goes beyond traditional learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 4, 2024

In an experiment on how best to study for a math test, learning through errors was pitted against working through practice problems in a Barron’s study guide, pictured above. They were preparing for a critical test, the New York State’s Regents examination in algebra. They received no instruction and worked independently.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

Now, similar work is often seen as innovative by colleagues. As many in education know, commentary about ChatGPT is appearing on the news, social media, and the internet. Later, I describe and show the work of my students. Boy, have times thankfully changed, but I have not.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Norah covers so many great topics, I’ve been a long-time subscriber, always coming away a little smarter and up-to-date on teaching our youngest learners. A topic dear to me–and one I get lots of questions about–is teaching Kindergartners to Tech. I have to break the news to them that isn’t true.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

A quick Google search on the topic will confirm that play is a primary vehicle for learning , so naturally, teachers should make a point to include plenty of it in their weekly lesson plans. This helps them to gain a hands-on understanding of how the materials work while encouraging them to explore and follow their curiosity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

When kids read that America’s $30 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2024

The theory is that what we grasp from what we read depends on whether we can hook it to concepts and topics that we already know. Makers of knowledge-building curricula say their lessons are based on research, but the truth is that there is scant classroom evidence that building knowledge first increases future reading comprehension.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The good news is that we have a technology that is able to detect it. While it is a commercial tool, it does not reveal the specifics of how things work, yet it uses AI-based technology against machine learning algorithms used by the ChatGPT tool. The hottest disruptive technology to come to education since iPads is ChatGPT.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

SmartBrief, news on technology in education, recently published an article, Uniting technology and SEL to teach the whole child, on the importance of SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) in an educational landscape shaped by COVID-19. In part, they shared: Social-emotional learning is seeing a surge in mentions in the educational landscape.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future. Kids aged 8–18 years old are in front of screens for seven hours every day on average, CBS News reports. While specific topics may be more relevant to some schools than others, all curricula should promote ideals that extend beyond any one platform or device.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

She encourages teachers to shift their mindset from apprehension to curiosity and eagerness to learn something new. As the landscape of education technology rapidly changes, Rachelle shares some ideas of what the future of classroom learning could look like. She is currently working on two new books for educators.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 20, 2023

Learning time involves engaging with educational tools or resources such as e-books, instructional videos, or applications focused on teaching new skills or concepts. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends: Ages 0-18 months: No screen time at all, except for video chatting. But other experts vary considerably in their recommendations.

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

Over the last two years, we have seen a new face of education due to the pandemic, where teachers and students learned to incorporate edtech into their daily lives. . Acquire future-ready skills that will help them in their careers. . Virtual communication is a future-ready skill. Virtual learning communities are on the rise.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 10, 2019

Ask a Tech Teacher is a group of tech ed professionals who work together to offer you tech tips, advice, pedagogic discussion, lesson plans, and anything else we can think of to help you integrate tech into your classroom. Here’s where you look for them: Free Lesson Plans –on software programs, core tech principles, subject-specific topics.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

India has even introduced coding from class six, based on the country’s new education policy. This early exposure, according to research , is key to the future of the workforce. Students need programming skills for today and for the future. Learning to code can be a game-changer for students, regardless of country.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Misconception: AI will encourage students to cheat. Truth: Educators need to reconsider how they assess student work. By Wilson Tsu What I see people getting wrong the most about AI is thinking that what it is now is what it will be in the future.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It was clear that as I worked with these up-and-coming teachers, their first exposure to the integration of technology was in my classroom. It wasn’t part of their teacher training program so they rely on school PD to fill the many holes in blending tech with education. And here lies the problem.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With back-to-school season gearing up, now is an exciting time to give your students a jumpstart on their future. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. And especially with littles, the time should be limited.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

This post was originally published in eSchool News , on December 14, 2020. They need to be aware of the options and solutions available to them to ensure teaching and learning can continue as seamlessly as possible, whatever the future holds. In particular, students and educators saw their usual routine completely turned upside down.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2022

Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially plan for the future are key to ensuring that some of their first adult decisions set them on a trajectory toward success. News & World Report. While moving into adulthood, teens are faced with a number of paths. have tripled.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Key points: Harnessing the power of video games can foster a deeper, more meaningful educational experience 3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies The future of gamification For more news on gaming principles, visit eCN’s Teaching & Learning page Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It’s easy to grow jaded about the news that technological innovations are going to wipe out entire industries. Any time a new innovative technology appears, people seem dead set on making predictions regarding the ways in which it is going to completely uproot our society.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

When kids read that America’s $23 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. Do they understand the consequences of unbalanced budgets?

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Neo LMS

JULY 20, 2021

The process is: find the best bookmarking tool for your circumstances, make it easy to bookmark anything you want quickly and organize the bookmarks so it takes less time to find them than it would take to Google the topic. Wrestling the firehose of the World Wide Web to the ground so you can use it effectively can be overwhelming.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Peering way into his future, the 18-year-old also imagines saving money to buy a house, start his own business, retire, and perhaps provide any children with a college fund. Related: Teachers conquering their math anxiety But do topics like high interest rates translate to higher interest among students?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. Learning gaps widened during the pandemic, and as students continue to work to recover this learning , they will benefit from individualized learning opportunities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

12 – Create Multi-Age Mentor Experiences Help students mentor one another on a topic across grade level 13 – Create a Mentor “Slack” Channel If you use slack, make a “mentor channel” where mentors can help students. Sponsor: The U.S. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Students deserve a chance to learn up-to-date topics that reflect how mathematics is being used in many fields and industries. Help us count the ways Algebra II, which covers topics such as exponential and logarithmic functions, is a typical university admission requirement. The high school teachers remain unconvinced.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2021

Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially plan for the future are key to ensuring that some of their first adult decisions set them on a trajectory toward success. News & World Report. While moving into adulthood, teens are faced with a number of paths. have tripled.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially plan for the future are key to ensuring that some of their first adult decisions set them on a trajectory toward success. News & World Report. While moving into adulthood, teens are faced with a number of paths. have tripled.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

You’ve probably seen stories or heard from friends with listless teenagers at home, struggling with the new format. That’s a lot of good news about this massive new experiment in learning through technology. I don’t mean phone apps and games. I mean the basics of how to use the tech tools that are driving learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 25, 2023

Residential schools is the topic of our blog post today! Source: Wikimedia Commons If you find this topic as essential and compelling as I do, I invite you to read my other posts, including my reviews of residential school books specifically designed for children , and recommendations for books suitable for teachers and parents.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

As an educator with 21 years of experience in teaching and learning, I have had the opportunity to work with students of differing abilities and learning backgrounds. The good news is that there are a host of edtech resources to support this. is an excellent resource that helps students learn the basics of almost any topic.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. For the staff at the National Center for Science Education (NCSE), the problem isn’t new. Subscribe today!

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Subscribe today! It’s hard to find a career or a sector of the economy where data skills are not important.”

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