The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2020

Don advises [link] and has published numerous digital media resources for students and educators all over the world. The National Journalism Education Association named Don as their Broadcast Adviser of the Year 2015. Connect with Don at [link] or on Twitter @ dgoble2001.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2018

Pam Moran, superintendent in Albemarle County in Virginia, shares about some cool virtual reality in Virginia, some challenges with helping new teachers get started, and how she thinks education is entering a new Renaissance of creativity and innovation. Educating Kids for Life Not for Tests. Get motivated today listening to Pam.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Students also reported being more motivated by audio and video feedback because it was clear and personalized (Voelkel & Mello, 2014; Henderson & Phillips, 2015). Australasian Journal of Educational Technology , 31(1). Bioscience Education , 22 (1), 16-30. Henderson, M., & Phillips, M. Voelkel, S., & Mello, L.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Effective use of differentiated instruction “has been proven to successfully promote the equity dimension of instructional effectiveness by providing all students with the opportunity to improve their achievement levels” (Valiandes, 2015). Studies in Educational Evaluation , 45 , 17-26. and Timperley, H. 77, 81–112.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. In 2013 she was named Boston Red Sox Most Valuable Educator. She was a 2015 Top 50 Finalist for the Varkey Global Teacher Prize. Submit your project to [link] for the chance to be funded. Never stop learning!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Edition” features 32 scenarios that educators both miss and don’t miss about classroom life before 2020. Mitch helps organizations succeed in the education market. Edchat Interactive shares best practices among educators through live online interactive events. Currently, this year’s “Remember When.

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User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Below is an except – Chapter 5: The Role of the Educator as a Maker Educator. The process of bringing maker education into formal and informal educational settings involves different approaches and strategies than in a more traditional educational setting. Maker Educator as a Lead Learner.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you're working with struggling readers in grades 6-12 try Literal and use the code coolcatteacher to set up a free educator account to get started. Go to [link] and use the promo code “coolcat” to get a free Educator account to try Literal in your classroom. Use the code coolcat to set up your educator account for free.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In 2015, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) had just embarked on its first research project to understand the attitudes, perceptions and beliefs of likely voters about early childhood education, and specifically the role of early childhood educators.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Let’s dive into why music is so important to a child’s education. We’ll also discuss some of the ways we need to educate children about music. What does the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015) mean for music education in the United States? How does music education impact test scores?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2021

You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Forest Service to putting out fires in the classroom, education was the last place that Rachael thought she’d end up. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 23, 2017

When designing the space, it’s important for educators not to overstimulate and thus detract students’ ability to focus but to provide enough stimuli to enhance the learning experience. Today’s educational paradigm is no longer one of knowledge transfer but one of knowledge creation and curation. Cited Sources Barrett, P., &

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

But even over summer break, students still need educational opportunities so they can return to school strong and ready to learn more. Because at-risk students don’t always have educational resources over the summer, they are particularly vulnerable to losing knowledge gained over the school year.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic unearthed many harsh realities for education across the globe. Inadequate WIFI and the availability of computers at home for kids to use for learning caught many educators off guard. One of the more glaring issues was the vast digital divide that still exists in many places, especially the United States.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 13, 2021

Al Kingsley’s My Secret EdTech Diary (John Cott Educational 2021) is a big-goaled, meandering overview of edtech (educational technology) available and pertinent to teachers and students. I’m American and know a lot about US education pedagogy but not enough about other nations. My Secret EdTech Diary.

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Neo LMS

MAY 30, 2019

Our previous blog described the background to Finland’s successful education system and today we’ll unpack that a bit more, but also take a more detailed look at the role edtech plays in that success. Of particular interest, I thought, was Finland’s focus on early childhood learning — what they call ECEC (Early Childhood Education and Care).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Here’s an interesting piece from Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jane Sandwood, on the explosion of wearable technology and its place in the education ecosystem: How Wearable Technology is Changing Education and Easing Disabilities. Education doesn’t stop outside of the classroom. Immersing in Education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Perfect for teachers, administrators, and anyone passionate about literacy education. In 2023, she launched her podcast To the Classroom: Conversations with Researchers and Educators. Listen to the Podcast: Practical Tips on How to Teach Reading Stream by clicking here. Her newest books are THE READING STRATEGIES BOOK 2.0

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2021

In today’s episode, Ross McGill, shares his powerful 5 minute lesson plan format that the UK Department of Education has listed as a best practice for teacher effectiveness and time savings. Engage 2021 is a must-attend online event for educators. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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Edsurge

MARCH 14, 2022

But who was—or is—the Theranos of the education sector? As John Warner referenced in 2018 , AltSchool sought to create “technology-infused schools that would revolutionize education;” in brass tacks, Ventilla and his team sought to create a network of microschools buoyed by a technology platform containing self-paced courses and curriculum.

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Neo LMS

MAY 28, 2019

Since then, with the 2015 PISA results , while Finland still hovers in the top five, they have to a degree been eclipsed by the likes of Japan, Chinese Taipei, Singapore and Estonia (perhaps another blog on that slight anomaly in the future). Read more: How can we address the 4 Cs of education online? Infographic].

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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. In 2012, Sackstein tackled National Board Certification in an effort to reflect on her practice and grow as an educational English facilitator. MsSackstein on Twitter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 19, 2020

Kim Piper – Bio as Submitted An educator since 1994, Kim taught middle school ELA for the majority of her career. In 2015, she began teaching ELA to adults in the care of the New Hampshire State Prison for Men, and the New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women. Education is a way to reshape your identity.”

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Education is no exception. Educators are striving to transform learning environments to meet changing needs. It's a survey of K-12 students, parents, and educators. In 2015, more than 90% of district administrators said instructional tech is important to achieving their core mission of educating students.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As I learned more about the attributes of the youngest generation, I began to think about the implications for educators. In a 2015 interview with the New York Times, when asked about the name “Generation Alpha,” McCrindle said “It didn’t make sense to go back to A,” noting that it’s the first generation to be fully born in the 21st century.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

For the first time, the book was available to everyday people instead of just the wealthy or well-educated. As a class, watch how a Gutenberg press works in this educational video. If you’d like to teach your students more about Sequoyah, Georgia Public Broadcasting Education has a video about Sequoyah and Cherokee history.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2019

So, Melissa Man, special education teacher with her Master’s in Counseling agreed to come on the show and talk about the topic. Melissa is dual certified in Elementary Education and Special Education. Melissa is dual certified in Elementary Education and Special Education. What do you think?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2019

Forrest has been an educator for 26 years and earned his Doctorate in Teacher Leadership. He teaches English at Mountain House High School in California, a 1:1 Chromebook blended learning school, where he received the 2015 Online Course Design Award from Blended Schools Network for his work on creating engaging online learning courses.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

As K–12 educators prepare students for a world where change happens at a rapid pace, they use multiple tools to communicate lessons. Use of desktops, notebooks and tablets (think Asus Chromebook and Acer Chromebook Tab 10 ) frequently support the ongoing trend of gamification in education, the report states. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The day we were awarded the opportunity to participate in this initiative back in 2015 is a day that is forever ingrained in my memory. Being a part of this incredible program has had such a tremendous impact on our school community and on myself as an educator. The shift in our students and teachers was almost immediate.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2019

I told them we were at 1 gig in 2013, we went up to 2 gigs in 2015, and now we need 10 gigs,” Phillips says. “We Educate Stakeholders About Cost Comparisons and Success Stories. During a school board meeting, Phillips arrived with a set of props: three PVC pipes she borrowed from the school division’s plumbing shop.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2019

Her most notable awards include finalist for California State Teacher of the Year, 2012 and ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year, 2015. You can see her 2015 acclaimed “TOY Talk” on standards-based grading here: [link]. Blog: [link] Twitter: @NicoleNaditz.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2019

Amanda Johnson on Episode 493 While we have to finish well, those of us who are returning to another year as an educator have to look forward to plan. Whether you want to follow education technology, special education, math, or just teaching best practices , SmartBrief has an email newsletter for you.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I’ve heard other educators (including my friend Todd Nesloney) who have teachers in their schools post what they are reading. ” The post Strategies to Help Kids Love Reading appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. This episode is sponsored by 3D Bear.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2020

Check out this and other Adobe resources including some from my friend Todd Nesloney on the Education Trailblazers Pinterest board that you can view at coolcatteacher.com/adobepins. She is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Seesaw Ambassador, Book Creator Ambassador and FlipGrid Ambassador.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

One of the most utilized excuses in education when it comes to change is lack of time. Regardless of your respective role in education, time will always be your enemy if you look at it with a fixed as opposed to a growth mindset. There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning.

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