The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is happening at the US policy level with the coronavirus health crisis? Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning. You can connect with Tom on social media. Register for this free micro-course.

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Digital Promise

MAY 12, 2020

Rahman explained, “The students brought up social media as the platform. They compared audiences of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and they decided what would make a message go viral.” When schools closed, Rahman’s students continued designing and sharing their social media campaigns.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. As teachers, we need to constantly refresh and update topics to improve our distance learning skills.

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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. Even the book that I wrote about productivity was envisioned initially by the publisher as for online instructors, and then they asked if I would be willing to broaden the audience.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2022

Enter the pandemic, which led to canceled club meetings and sporting events, online learning and restricted socialization. Though TikTok is technically classified as “online video” by Common Sense, rather than social media, both categories account for a significant portion of kids’ average daily screen use, along with gaming.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. So many of us are exhausted.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Take a Social Media. While social media can be helpful, it can also distract and keep us from deepening and focusing on relationships. As you prepare for your summer, teachers, you know you need to rest to be your best. Sabbatical.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2017

It is a blended program with a mix of face-to-face and online learning, which is obviously perfect for this blended learning enthusiast! 2 Designate two specific times during the day to check email and social media. Social media is no different. Email is a constant drain on my energy levels.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 14, 2015

By Matt Renwick Overloaded with Twitter? Stem your tweet flow with advice from Principal Matt Renwick.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

A survey of 755 teachers in the US found that they value the immediate feedback they get on Twitter. In fact, they find much more than tips and tricks online, they find a veritable support system. Schools might be concerned about the lack of interaction in online learning. building a personal learning network online.

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Neo LMS

MAY 12, 2020

Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning. Read more: How to succeed with online PD for teachers. The volume of teachers sharing lessons appropriate for online teaching has dramatically increased on social media. Read more: 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. What do we do?

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My Island View

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

For some reason any post with Twitter in the title does not do well with a general population of educators. Social media as a source of professional development has yet to catch on in large numbers among educators. Whom should I follow on Twitter and how do I find them are key questions that need to be addressed.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 15, 2015

Over the past nine years I’ve learned some things about blogging specifically and about social media generally. The growth of different writing and sharing outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Medium, tumblr, YouTube, etc.), A few of us continue to write and, of course, new voices have joined us. And left us. What’s important.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2020

I’m not sure this is it, but the Twitter thread below sure stopped me in my tracks. Let’s stop attacking one another on social media and help each other figure out how to improve online learning until it is safe to return to school in person. I'm often asked, "how long will #COVID last?" We can do this.

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My Island View

JANUARY 26, 2015

In order to create these much-needed Personalized Learning Networks educators will need to learn about social media and its culture. The ins and outs of Twitter would be the most efficient and effective way to share what is needed for educators. For those reasons Twitter will never connect all educators.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The catalyst for a significant portion of this growth was my embracement of social media as a powerful leadership tool. For me social media opened the door to a variety of pathways to enhance my ability to lead a comprehensive high school is a way that was more relevant, meaningful, and impactful. Leadership 2.0

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . Additionally, attention spans of children born in the age of digital technology are decreasing rapidly. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Here are some ideas for finding learning partners: . Use LinkedIn and other social media . LinkedIn and even Twitter are the way to go, and you can probably find common connections or friends to introduce you to potential learning partners. Read more: How edtech strengthens parental engagement in online learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2016

How Model Teachers Model Digital Citizenship From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. It is online. Learn at your own pace. Just enroll here: It is online. Learn at your own pace. Why do educators need to talk to kids to understand their social media world?

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

GCFLearnFree is a program of Goodwill Industries of Eastern NC and provides quality online learning courses for free. The computer courses page has 19 courses including Computer Basics, Email, Internet, Social Media, Google Apps, iPads, and much more. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 20, 2016

(and prevent problems online) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this episode, Shannon Mclintock -Miller and I discuss current best practices about digital citizenship and online safety for kids. Welcome to episode 296 of the Every Classroom Matters podcast. Host: Vicki Davis.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 3, 2017

How hard it can be for some to really stay focused on their learning materials when there are so many distractions surrounding them? Online ads and social media channels can be greater reasons for procrastination than the fridge or noisy roommates. So they print at least a part of their online learning materials.

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ProfHacker

JUNE 15, 2015

Professionally, she helps develop and produce self-published eBooks, teaches Emerging Technologies and Instructional Design online, and programs eLearning modules (Articulate Storyline). Her research and innovation interests are in the areas of online collaboration, social media, and blogging. –@JBJ].

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Here are four areas we can start: Rapidly Train Our Teachers to Harness Tech Amid historic challenges, with no roadmap and often no experience in remote learning, educators worked tirelessly to keep students learning during the heigh of the pandemic. Sure, they can share it afterwards on social media and spread the word.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Filled with thousands of interactive exercises, online learning games and virtual rewards, Doodle transforms math practice into a rewarding activity that children look forward to. Also, all HCNS educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network.

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Fractus Learning

AUGUST 15, 2016

But often, when we try to create community online through discussion forums or social media, our efforts fall flat. To avoid this, start thinking of your online community as a mega-city and yourself as an urban planner. In education, we understand the power of relationships in driving our work.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

Episode 344 with Jody Green and Dr. Tim Green From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

David Hopkins on Episode 357 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. David Hopkins, author of Emergency Rations #EdTechRations: What’s so important we can’t leave it at home? Books by David Hopkins. The Really Useful #EdTech Book.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 8, 2017

To enhance the learning environment with technology and use the classroom time more wisely teachers start implementing additional types of activities such as working in groups, collaborative learning, independent preparation at home, and, in doing so, unwittingly start using the blended learning approach.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2021

A suite of award-winning K-12 digital resources and instructional supports, Discovery Education Experience meets the changing needs of KCPS’s diverse student population in the remote, hybrid, or online learning environment. About Discovery Education.

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The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 29, 2020

01:55 ] Lisa Nielsen, the moderator for the interdisciplinary panel and Senior Director of Digital Literacy & Inclusion at New York City Public Schools, reviewed the variety of learning environments children and teens are experiencing and discussed what works for online learning and what doesn’t.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 18, 2015

Common Sense Media has released Digital Compass , a new tool to teach students about navigating the digital world. The game is targeted at middle school students, an age when most children are getting cell phones and social media accounts (like Facebook and Instagram). Learn more with us this summer! Digital Portfolios.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 30, 2016

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Sextortion is a shocking new way online predators are targeting kids. Netsmartz is a free online training program from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. It is online. Learn at your own pace. It is free.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Understanding when, where, and how learning takes place has never been more important. Learning Coaching and Mentoring ? Learning Cultures ? Mindful Teaching and Learning ? Lifelong Learning ? Online Learning ? Remote Teaching and Learning ? Libraries and Librarians ? Managing Stress ?

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Department of Education’s Connected Educators initiative seeks to celebrate and encourage educators at all levels to collaborate and participate in online learning resources and communities. Social media sites such as Facebook, Google +, Twitter, and blogs are terrific venues for the exchange of ideas, opinions and viewpoints.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2017

How to improve learning and listening in the classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Listening skills and learning can be improved with podcasting. How to improve learning and listening in the classroom. Listening skills and learning can be improved with podcasting.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

I am thrilled for all the teachers and students in our district as we start a new chapter in online learning with Discovery Education. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram. Director of Special Content Area Support at the Camden City School District. “I About Camden City School District.

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