The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 26, 2017

Today, Starr Sackstein @mssackstein shares 5 feedback strategies to supercharge your writing instruction and classroom culture. In today’s show, Starr Sackstein discusses 5 peer review strategies for the classroom including: Having a class culture for positive peer feedback. Peer Feedback in the Classroom Book Giveaway.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

For me, the journey began back in 2011 when we first introduced the flipped approach at New Milford High School, where I was principal, with resounding success. The key is to find strategic ways to use it as a means to improve learning, something that is emphasized in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms.

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Waterford

JANUARY 30, 2020

13] If you can teach your students how to recognize and regulate their emotions, they’ll be better prepared to focus and reach their potential both inside and outside the classroom. On a whole-class level, teaching your students to develop emotional intelligence can significantly improve your classroom environment.[3]

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 12, 2022

Below is a summary by Stephen Meyer of a study by Amabile & Kramer (2011): Over the course of four months, researchers at Harvard conducted a study of over 200 employees at seven different companies. Research has shown that the small wins are just as important, if not more, than the big ones everyone aspires to achieve. Amabile, T.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. So, why and how should you use technology in your classroom? What Is the Proper Role of Technology in the Classroom?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

With these big picture stats and stories coming from the classroom, teachers need advice on helping students develop reading stamina. Is reading stamina a need in today's classroom? The books literally are broken into text message-sized chunks making reading easier, plus Literal has classroom management features for teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. She spent nine years at World Journalism Preparatory School in Flushing, NY as a high school English and Journalism teacher where her students run a multi-media news outlet at WJPSnews.com.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Starr Sackstein on Episode 564 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Starr Sackstein reflects on when she knew it was time to leave the classroom. In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Monica Burns first started working with educational technology in 2011 when she was teaching at a New York City school that was becoming a magnet school. The school received federal funding that included money for classroom technology. Mon, 04/16/2018 - 12:41. First, teachers have to identify what the learning goals are for students.

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Waterford

MARCH 3, 2020

In school, one example of active listening would be a student waiting their turn and considering what their peers have to say before stating their opinion in a classroom discussion. A classroom example of passive listening? Provide students with an opportunity to model active listening skills by holding regular classroom meetings.[7]

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 12, 2018

So, if you are looking to create an impact and even explain intricate matters in your classroom, visuals are the most effective tool to do so. 9th World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Meeting, International Telecommunication Union, December 2011. Adults and children alike have to be able to read and present data effectively nowadays.

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Waterford

JANUARY 10, 2020

If you’re trying to figure out the best way to support ELL children in the classroom, promoting additive bilingualism should be the goal whenever possible. 9] Additionally, if a child is from another culture, their first culture is also valued and respected in the classroom. Linguistics and Education, September 2011, 22(3), pp.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

In this blog post, I’ll share how Lumio is a great tool for classroom teachers everywhere, whether you’re reviewing for a tough exam like my Computer Science class or teaching a regular lesson. You can upload anything you already have in your classroom, every pdf, every electronic document, or the materials you’ve purchased and add to Lumio.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

They studied not only the meeting notes and outcomes of the iNACOL Virtual School Symposium of 2011, but also analyzed over 80 individual blended learning projects. Lab Rotation: Similar to station rotation, within a course or subject students use the various modalities across venues on campus, rather than in a single classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 28, 2019

Mel Paradis on Episode 553 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Mel Paradis, author of Teaching Improv: The Essential Handbook , shares four ways to use Improv to teach in the classroom. Here are some fantastic ideas to share in your classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

He has been an active member of the Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator program since 2011. His passions in Computer Science education revolve around creating project-based, hands-on, engaging classroom experiences. Last year, he was selected as a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 12, 2018

Traditionally, that requires educators to take courses, whether in the classroom or online. . Open New Doors for Teachers in the Classroom. Teachers can decide on specific professional goals , such as improving their math instruction or creating a makerspace in their classroom,” Cator says. A lot is demanded of teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2017

In fact, it has been so successful, O-G is being mainstreamed into the general education classroom, as a way to unlock the power of reading for more students. While O-G is most often associated with the remediation of struggling readers, recently it’s expanded to a whole-classroom setting (with adaptations).

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Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2021

As school districts look ahead to post-pandemic classrooms, they must also continue to invest in refining digital and hybrid learning experiences. The Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools has implemented and advocated for equitable access to technologies to close the digital learning gap since its inception in 2011.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 2, 2018

Book Creator was launched in 2011. In particular this article stands out: ‘ 50 ways to use Book Creator in the classroom ’. Now, 7 years later, a staggering 1 million books are made per month! A friend introduced it to me and I have never looked back! What is Book Creator? Click this link to access the group: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

I was voted Dowell Campus Teacher of the Year in 2011 by my peers and served as a campus leader in various roles, including 504 and RTI Coordinator. I then taught English in Plano ISD and earned my Master’s degree in English from SMU.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2013

Image credit: [link] The PGP was launched in September 2011. Below is a sample from some of the portfolios: Math teacher Kanchan Chellani has been using her PGP time to create engaging learning activities with Adobe Captivate to flip her classroom. Duties that we cut are now assumed by me and my administrative team.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2013

To engage students in her classroom, Mrs. Chellani has utilized a variety of tools to help her develop an interactive, student-centered learning environment. Adobe Adobe Captivate Edmodo educational technology Flipped Classroom Mathematics New Milford High School' Here’s how it works!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Now, Sean, you’re currently working with iPads and some online formative assessments for STEM classrooms. Sean: About seven years ago, three colleagues and myself wrote a grant proposal for a quarter of a million dollars to implement iPads into math and science classrooms. Seven steps for adapting technology to the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) implemented in 2011. The Academies @ NMHS implemented in 2011 as part of my superintendent''s vision. Flipped classroom and instructional model implemented in 2012. Online courses through the Virtual High School implemented in 2010. See what CBS New York had to say.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 1, 2012

In the age we live, students should not be required to ‘power down’ upon entering the classroom. Teachers must plan to integrate technology piece-by-piece into their classrooms. Its privacy settings are strong and it “has emerged as the engine in the classroom for content sharing, collaboration and assignments” (Guynn).

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

How I Use Notion in the Classroom. After a 14-year career in student & worship ministry, public speaking, and starting churches, in 2011, Chris began working for Burleson ISD in Burleson, TX as a 4th and 5th Grade Math and Reading Special Education Teacher at J.W. He talks about how to get started and why people use it.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Although Wi-Fi is certainly convenient, wireless devices emit radio frequency radiation (RFR), considered an environmental issue in today’s classrooms. Thankfully, there are many simple ways to reduce RFR exposure in the classroom. Today, even kindergarteners sit in circles on the floor with Wi-Fi tablets on their laps.

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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Writing for Districtadministration.com , Morris notes that successful family engagement begins by centering on families and their needs, just like teachers center children in their classrooms. Including families in the planning of these events can help them be invested in the classroom. Family Volunteering Have a field trip coming up?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Adam Bellow (@ adambellow ) began his career in the classroom as a High School English teacher. Bellow was honored by ISTE in 2010 as an emerging leader and then again in 2011 when he was named Outstanding Young Educator of the year. Expectations for what the classroom looks and feels like when using BreakoutEDU boxes.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 21, 2020

And finally, make sure to include time for creative play in your classroom. These five quick and simple tips will help you move towards divergent thinking in the classroom. Fuel Creativity in the Classroom With Divergent Thinking. Crucial Creativity: The Case for Cultivating Divergent Thinking in Classrooms. Goodman, S.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 10, 2018

Google Classroom) can be added as a means to not just review, but also reflect on prior learning. A great deal of research reviewed by Lew & Schmidt (2011) in their study suggests the positive impact of reflective writing on cognitive development. It can also be used as a form of closure. Simple reflective prompts can also be used.

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

It’s tough to know exactly what the upcoming school year will look like, but by keeping up on current trends in the educational sphere, you can return to school next year informed, whether you’re in a classroom or teaching at a distance. Blended Learning. STEAM Curriculum. Digital Citizenship.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

To help cultivate responsible decision-making in classrooms, educators should consider the following questions: How can I help students evaluate situations to identify the potential benefits and consequences of different decisions? Classroom management, promoting positive behaviors and reducing unproductive behaviors.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 26, 2018

In my last blog on augmented reality I bemoaned the overly enthusiastic predictions that AR will revolutionize the classroom. As a counterpoint, and in the interest of fairness, I thought today I’d share with you a couple of ways teachers are using the technology to great effect in real-world classrooms.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In this article, we’ll go over the difference between two types of motivation—intrinsic and extrinsic—and why you should prioritize the former in your classroom. As a teacher, you can prevent this by prioritizing intrinsically motivated learning in the classroom. 7 Ways to Boost Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom. Meece, J.L.,

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2023

After three years of facing heightened stress since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic — not just the safety worries, but also the political frays that have followed — it’s no wonder that some teachers are leaving the stormy seas of classroom instruction in search of calmer waters.

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