A Principal's Reflections

MAY 23, 2012

For those of you who regularly read my blog you know how passionate I am about Twitter and its positive impact on my professional practice as a school leader. Currently I manage two separate Twitter accounts ( @NMHS_Principal and @NewMilfordHS ) to meet the objectives stated above.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Did you know there is a tool that will translate your parent newsletters? Readlee is an amazing literacy tool that enables teachers to go from collecting reading data a couple times a year to getting data each week (or day!) Readlee - Show Sponsor.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. Part of connecting and spreading the word of new posts, online conferences I’ve organized, online courses, Twitter chats, and other news is creating visuals to share online.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Many people ask me how I keep up with the latest technology trends and find so many free resources to share on Twitter ( @ShellTerrell ) and on this blog. Hashtags, text starting with a # sign (#word), are the key to discovering amazing education tools and apps and finding examples of how teachers use these tools with their students.

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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. Scroll down to see the list of links and listen to the show to hear how I’m using these tools with teachers and students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Eric Curts shares how we can use docs, sheets, drawings, and slides with creative classroom projects. Sponsor: Welcome TGR Foundation and Discovery Education as a sponsor to my podcast. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Joshua Elliott talks about implementing new technology and some cool tools he’s using in his college classroom. We offer both online and hybrid Master Degrees in Educational Technology. This episode is sponsored by 3D Bear.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How Primary Students Can Use Technology Effectively. Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom. It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 21, 2020

Each year I like to explore different digital tools in my classroom to see what kind of an impact they will make on students and learning. 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. When I look to use technology in my classroom, I always start with the purpose behind it. Final tips.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

Leveraging the right digital tools and spaces, we were able to keep learning going and continue to build our professional learning communities. With so much technology available today, there are many different ways to do this. Use messaging tools. How to strengthen teacher collaboration in schools?

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

How to Leverage Mainstream Technology to Boost Special Education. Assistive technology may be the best option. Not only do tools such as audiovisual assistance and voice amplification help students with special needs, they can eventually be transitioned for use in a modern learning environment to serve everyone. . on a podcast.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here is Part 2 of his discussion on technology’s place in education: Part II Technology is Here to Stay: A Conversation with Teachers. In my previous post, I wrote about the permanency of technology in the instructional setting for educators. Purposeful selection of technology tools and platforms has become key.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Tools to engage students during Computer Science Week. Kubo Play is a new simulation tool that works well for blended learning experience by giving students hands-on coding activities and 300 tasks that cover ISTE standards for coding. The post 12 Tools to explore during Computer Science Week appeared first on NEO BLOG.

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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. The 2019 Teacher’s Guide to Technology from Jennifer Gonzalez is here! I recommend this handy, useful encyclopedia of education technology tools.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 11, 2019

The Do's and Don'ts of Project-Based Learning Technology Integration. Best Practices to Select Digital Tools for PBL. Personalized learning and classroom technology go hand-in-hand. Through personal devices, multimedia software and other integrations, students have the tools they need to be creative problem solvers. .

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Use Personalized Learning Tools to Boost Classroom Equity. But what exactly is a competency-based education system, and what role does technology play in the design and support of this system? But what exactly is a competency-based education system, and what role does technology play in the design and support of this system?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Steve Sharp talks about tools schoolcounselors can use. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter School counselors are unique. Today, guidance counselor, Steve Sharp helps guidance counselors know the tools that can help them level up. Stephen completed his M.Ed

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction. Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . 3 Education Technologies Improve Blended Learning Initiatives.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Top K–12 Tech Tools for Teaching STEM. At some schools, science, technology, engineering and math are being incorporated into the overall classroom curriculum in all grades, while others are creating courses designated for STEM learning. Tech Tools Help Teach K–12 Students STEM. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 10/24/2018 - 13:49.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

CoSN 2019: New Analytics Dashboard Measures Education Technology ROI. Students now have more devices than ever, making it more challenging to measure whether these technologies are being used correctly in the classroom and how they are affecting student outcomes. . How do you really justify technology?” eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Many people ask me how I keep up with the latest technology trends and find so many free resources to share on Twitter ( @ShellTerrell ) and on this blog. Hashtags, text starting with a # sign (#word), are the key to discovering amazing education tools and apps and finding examples of how teachers use these tools with their students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The free differentiation tool to help students level up and learn. This tool helps you reach students at their ability level in both Reading and Math in exciting ways that are student-approved. Do you find it hard to differentiate? Sign up now.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. As technology is further integrated into the classroom, digital citizenship is an essential skill all students need to possess. . There are tools available to serve as internet guardrails until a culture of digital literacy and responsible use sets in. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2014

As a co-founder of #edchat and a life-long learner I''ve had the opportunity to be a part of 100''s of Twitter chats over the past 5 years. Twitter chats expose you to colleagues and friends you might not otherwise engage with. One-way conversations don''t really work on Twitter. This is my favorite part of Twitter chats.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 3, 2018

Today, The Goal-Minded Teacher ( #EduGoalsMOOC ) free open online course Twitter chat took place about the topic, Effective Technology Integration. Recommended free web tools from the chat are Flipgrid , Seesaw , Buncee , GetKahoot and Spiral. Below find over 15 resources shared and the archive of the Twitter chat.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2020

That means many traditional teaching tools are no longer the best choice for the new norms. Do you see why this tool excites me? It turns oft-confusing data into decision-making tools. Be prepared for it to organize your day, simplify your teaching, and provide the tools needed to make student-centric choices in your teaching.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

8 Tips to Strengthen Parent Involvement With Digital Tools. Teachers and administrators at K–12 schools recognize the positive impact of parent engagement on student achievement, so many schools and districts now leverage technology to power better and more meaningful relationships with parents and families. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2018

The 6 Fundamentals of Technology Coaching. Schools often launch new technology without a plan for supporting and coaching teachers through the process of using the devices and software in their classrooms. Supporting teachers is key to launching and continuing the marriage of educational technology and curriculum.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

5 Key Areas of Technology Professional Development for Teachers. To assist the professional development process for both teachers and IT professionals, Digital Promise, in conjunction with Google , has established a new program called the Dynamic Learning Project to help introduce new education technology into the classroom. .

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 24, 2018

As I wrote previously, digital tools can support and enhance discussion among learners and adults. As a supplement to traditional discussion strategies technology can serve as a catalyst to increase engagement by getting more people actively involved during lessons. In this case, it is the backchannel experience.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 21, 2022

45 Next Generation Learning Tools That Kids Will Love This is a great resource I just found out about. There’s a wide range of tools designed to support curriculum and help teachers and students achieve their goals. They also have a few tips to ensure success when using technology in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 4, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Working at home changes us. Here are the 8 Productivity Tools and Tips I’ve started using while working from home. Here are the 8 Productivity Tools and Tips I’ve started using while working from home. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Everyone that knows me is well aware of my professional affinity for Twitter. As I have previously mentioned many times on this blog, it was Twitter back in March of 2009 that served as a catalyst for my transformation into the leader that I am today. They were led here, after all, by Twitter. Why do you use Twitter?

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. 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. . Immersive Learning Technology Helps Students Practice Soft Skills.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year. Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:44.

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