The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 8, 2022

We've just posted a new "Ask Dr. Steve" blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "What Is Our Responsibility During an Active Shooter 'Shelter in Place' Order?" At any point if a person is prevented from leaving is the department illegally detaining a person?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Common Core–Math Lesson Plans 141 pages, 20 projects, over 114 Common Core standards, for K-8. Here’s a preview: CCSS–Math TPT Preview Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Copyright ©2024 – All rights reserved.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors read both my education blog (this one–Ask a Tech Teacher) and my writer’s blog (WordDreams). Though they claim answers are not copied word for word, this raises concerns about plagiarism, quality of content, and ‘dumbing down’ our art. Let’s talk!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2024

It is a day we can all participate in making our air clean, our water fresh and our land unlittered rather than accepting the trash-filled oceans, the smoggy skies, and the debris-laden land that is becoming the norm. Despite the questionable health of our world, we have made progress.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 3, 2024

What would you like me to continue doing in terms of my interactions with you, my approach to our lessons, or the specific learning activities you regularly engage with in this class? That said, we don’t know what their experience is like our our classes unless we ask. The results were shocking!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 2, 2024

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Not a subscriber? Click the button below. 2nd Grade Bundle of Lesson Plans 4-2-23 through 4-7-23 Price slashed from $7.99 You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 12, 2022

I never saw myself as a writer until I started blogging back in March 2010. The struggle is real in my case when it comes to finding new topics to blog about or adding an innovative spin to already-prevalent concepts. It all began with goal setting for the Google Teacher Academy for Administrators, and I haven’t looked back.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. We all have undergone disrupted thinking because of our disrupted society due to the pandemic. Check out Eric Sheninger’s new book, Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. . Blog: [link]. Twitter: @E_Sheninger. FaceBook: [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Whether you’re an existing DialMyCalls user or not, you can take advantage of our completely free phone call from Santa. DialMyCalls (an AATT sponsor) has a special Christmas offer for kids: Free Santa Calls To Your Family This Christmas This Christmas we have a great gift for everyone!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. 13-23, 2023 ), we’re offering a 20% discount on any of our Survival Kits. This month ( Sept. Find them at this link: [link] Pick one and use this code: 3XAR9WZU Click through for additional hidden discounts!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2021

There are few breaks to update/fix/maintain the tech tools that allow us to pursue our trade. If they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog isn’t getting visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why you aren’t being contacted for networking. Switched jobs?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So many things are happening with Artificial Intelligence right now; much of it is generative AI artwork. But I did need to make something quickly to compete in our AI Art contest. (If of them had extensive lessons in Adobe Photoshop last spring.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 27, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Does Grammarly use AI? I've tested it inside a blog post, email, and inside Grammarly itself. And as always, I wrote this whole blog post myself.) As all of the apps we use add AI, you can expect new buttons to pop up in all of our apps.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2022

There are few breaks to update/fix/maintain the tech tools that allow us to pursue our trade. If they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog isn’t getting visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why we aren’t being contacted for networking. Switched jobs?

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Turnitin

JUNE 4, 2019

Some of Turnitin's favorite education blogs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I've been working on a big project and am very busy, but I have been studying the changes in Windows 11 Copilot, released on Tuesday, September 26, and wanted to share them with you. See Windows Insider Blog.]

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So, I’ve spent this week looking at and testing many AI tools. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 31, 2023

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing details on our blog ( Ask a Tech Teacher ) about Structured Learning resources to get your new school year started. Find one you like.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 18, 2022

With each passing year, I am always amazed that I continue to blog with consistency. While many of my posts highlighted successes in current coaching projects, I tried to focus my efforts on expanding concepts presented in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. In a recent post , I shared my rationale. Here’s to an amazing 2023!

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

We must collect formative assessment data in each lesson to understand our students’ progress and respond to their needs. Observations with a Checklist: Simply observing our students at work can provide valuable insights into their behaviors, interactions, and level of understanding during classroom activities.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The scholar’s ideas are suddenly having a moment in tech and innovation circles, thanks to a blog post on a website popular among Silicon Valley insiders. The blog, Astral Codex Ten , has been described by The New York Times as “a window into the psyche of many tech leaders building our collective future.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 11, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Yesterday, the World Economic Forum's “ Global Risks Report 2024 ” ranked AI-derived misinformation as a top global risk ahead of climate change, war, and economic weakness. We should talk about it with one another and with our students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 22, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Todoist has a new AI Assistant built into the tool that you can add to the program. We can all expect to see AI added to many of our tools and apps. Additionally, a tool for my blog has SmartContent creation built in.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 9, 2024

After all, with the right support from intelligent platforms, tapping into our potential becomes less of an aspiration and more of an everyday reality. Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 30, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In an old book from England entitled The Wonderful Window , we see an incredible principle: A London clerk worked in a drab office in the rundown part of the city in an office overlooking the slums. Our world can be bleak, tough, and rough! You Matter!

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2023

We spend countless hours visualizing how they unfold when reading and watching them come to life through our device of choice. From cave paintings, stone carvings, and ancient papyrus paper, the most significant stories of our past have been preserved. Below are two images that provide additional context.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 12, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter You may be worried that the youngest kids can’t learn at a distance, but Dr. Nancy Frey, co-author of the Distance Learning Playbook comes along side us to help us understand how it can be done. There we learn from students, teachers, and families every day.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2023

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 2, 2021

Although many of us are entering the last quarter of our school year, it’s still a good opportunity to keep on learning and also to be prepared to transition as we move forward through the remainder of this year and into the next. Here are four ideas to promote collaboration: Blogging. Breakout rooms. All in all.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 18, 2020

Kate Baker with Vicki Davis From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Blended learning and distance learning will be different this fall. Blog: [link] Twitter: @KtBkr4 Edmodo: [link] Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate links. How do you use video effectively?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Understanding the Significance of Mathematics Firstly, it’s essential to grasp why mathematics is so critical in our education system. These skills are indispensable, transcending the boundaries of the subject and becoming integral in both our personal and professional lives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This post will be a live post of the Microsoft “mini keynote” about Unlocking AI's potential. Link to Session This blog post is sponsored by Microsoft, all opinions are my own. Want us to have stories to take back to our districts?

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

These FAQs relate to the Edficiency acquisition, as announced in our press release. The Edficiency team has also transitioned to Securly to provide a seamless and … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions | Edficiency Acquisition The post Frequently Asked Questions | Edficiency Acquisition first appeared on Blog.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strategies to life. It's all real and all right now.

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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. This conference and blog post is sponsored by Texthelp.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. This podcast will explore Debbie’s key strategies for teaching digital literacy skills to our youngest students. And check out my review this week on my blog.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Welcome, listeners, to our next podcast with my friend Billy Krakower.

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