The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2020

I hold a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, earned at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. During my years of working in elementary education, I spent time as a classroom teacher as well as a school leader, all with the Sioux City Community School District in Sioux City, Iowa.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

The best part is the conversations that I get to have with learners, especially at the elementary level. Downing Elementary School with principal Marcos Lopez as part of some broader work in Ector County ISD. Add more recess not just in elementary, but in middle school as well. Case in point.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

2017): Research has noted that many professional development initiatives appear ineffective in supporting changes in teachers’ practices and student learning. During year two of my continuing work with Wells Elementary, the administrative team asked me to develop videos for each grade level. Here is some more context. Gardner, M., &

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 8, 2020

The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from St. He was also a school counselor and high school coach prior to taking on an elementary principal position in 2005.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. Desiree Alexander. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show. Related Shows You May Like. Going hybrid or already have? Join the conversation. Equity Programs in New York State.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. In District 36, “We have makerspaces in the resource centers of each elementary school, that’s where the robotics activities are happening,” Miller says. “We

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Hear Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s top iPad apps for the elementary classroom. Creating Elementary Portfolios with SeeSaw. What you should do with the data from formative assessment so that it improves learning. I hope you enjoy this episode with Monica! Want to hear another Tech Tool Tuesday? Blog: [link]. Spark Post.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

But this fall, everyone at Viewmont Elementary School is in masks, so she has to listen more intently than usual. Some teachers in Hickory Public Schools, where Viewmont Elementary is located, have been focusing more on the science of reading in recent years, spurred in part by the influence of a local education college.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2019

Between 2017 and 2018, the global fan base grew 13.5 He spent two years as an elementary teacher, two years as an educational trainer, 10 years as a director of technology and six years as a school superintendent. Esports Clubs Expand Learning Opportunities for K–12 Players. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 06/17/2019 - 11:05.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 16, 2017

Jackie Gerstein notes in her video interview that baby Savvy would not know which was the front of the classroom, because her elementary students work on tables and have sofas. Shelly Sanchez (@ShellTerrell) June 27, 2017. Shelly Sanchez (@ShellTerrell) June 27, 2017. JoAnn Jacobs. Enjoyed this post?

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

6] Whether you’re an elementary school teacher or work with older grades, you have the power to make a difference. With such stark statistics showing a gender gap in STEM, it can feel overwhelming for elementary school teachers to combat it. Psychological Bulletin, January 2017, 143(1), pp. Cheryan, S., Ziegler, S.A.,

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 27, 2017

We love having her here and she is doing amazing things with elementary students. — Shelly Sanchez (@ShellTerrell) June 26, 2017. Baby Savvy was so excited to meet Kitty Tripp (@Kitty_Tripp) who recently relocated to Texas. To find out more, watch the video below. Kitty Tripp: Students Designing Fidget Spinners.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. For its part, St.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2021

Monica is the author of Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Scannable Solution for Your Classroom (Corwin Press, 2016) and #FormativeTech: Meaningful, Sustainable, and Scannable Formative Assessment with Technology (Corwin Press, 2017).

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Gitanjali Rao talks about her learning journey on episode 556 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter She was named America’s Top Young Scientist of 2017 by the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, with a patent-pending device to detect lead in water faster than any other current techniques.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

And probably not as much at the middle school and high school level but at elementary certainly they want to know who their teachers are. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, earned at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. They want to know about their teachers.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

Digital Citizenship for Students at Elementary School Levels. Elementary students should be taught how to stay safe online, but mainly, they need to learn that the online world is connected to the real world. Unified School District fifth-grade teacher Tammy Dunbar and Concord Road Elementary (N.Y.) Manteca (Calif.)

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

Digital Citizenship for Students at Elementary School Levels. Elementary students should be taught how to stay safe online, but mainly, they need to learn that the online world is connected to the real world. Unified School District fifth-grade teacher Tammy Dunbar and Concord Road Elementary (N.Y.) Manteca (Calif.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 5, 2020

Mr. Brewer was recognized in 2017 as the NAESP Nationally Distinguished Principal and Virginia Principal of the year. Under his leadership – his elementary school was recognized as a Nationally Distinguished Title 1 School, and Hamish has since gone on to turn around one of the toughest middle schools in the state of Virginia.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Here are some essential steps students can take to make data hygiene a continuing part of their lives, throughout their elementary education, through college and beyond: Strive to Use Uncrackable Passwords. Make passwords complex — and long. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2020

In addition to providing a rigorous, standards-based curriculum to children in the program, it was also important to the former governor and his wife that the tutoring be held in person, as they felt the college students could be good role models and possible mentors to the elementary-age students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2017

Sign Up Before September 1, 2017 and Get Free Lesson Plans. If you sign up now (August 2017) for Owl Eyes, they’ll send you 10 free 60-minute lesson plans. Make sure you do this before September 1, 2017 – this is only for August so tell everyone you know now!). Click to get free lesson plans from Owl Eyes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2019

Today Darrian Tanner, the Florida State High Impact Teacher award winner for 2016-2017 and 2018-2019 talks about how to help teachers improve their classroom management skills. She has been awarded the Florida State High Impact Teacher Award for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school year.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. Digital citizenship was at the forefront in 2017, with schools looking to help their students identify everything from fake news to phishing attempts.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Samuel Bennett from SEU to learn more about his experience working with students who are working on their Master’s in Elementary Education through their online program. In December 2017, they will have their largest graduating class. Please tell us about SEU’s Master’s in Elementary Education online program. About Dr. Bennett.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Adopting successful models of technology integration such as those utilized at George Mason University’s Elementary Education Program is a start. Despite these efforts, there is a need for a paradigm shift in the preparation of new teachers.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Read on to learn more about the average attention span for elementary school students based on current research. What Is the Average Attention Span for Elementary Students? Students in older elementary grades will have longer attention spans than younger students. ” November 20, 2017. Empowered Parents.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Museum educators deliver twenty-three STEM topics, including Sound, Weather & Climate, Physical Changes of Matter, and Force & Motion, to give elementary and middle school students direct experience with how things work in the physical world. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The good news is that information is easier to come by than ever before—many students, even at an elementary age, have access to smartphones, the Internet, and a pervasive, never-ending flow of social media. This becomes especially important when we realize that elementary and teen-aged students are already swimming in the digital ecosystem.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 27, 2017

— Shelly Sanchez (@ShellTerrell) June 26, 2017. Computer Programming in the Elementary School (B313). Cori Coburn. Watch on #Periscope : Savvy interviewing @coburncori now #NotAtISTE17 #ISTE17 #PasstheScopeEDU #ISTE2017 [link]. Tuesday BYOD Sessions. 10:15–11:15 am. Closely Reading with ThingLink (B303). 12:15–1:15 pm.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 10, 2020

— Russell Schwartz (@Russ_Schwartz) November 18, 2017. Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools.” December, 2017. A2: We encouraged donations that were put together to feed needy families in our communities. LeadLAP pic.twitter.com/gmgaILPq2e.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2018

In my previous blog on the subject , we explored some of the better online resources for the elementary school teacher hoping to blend their elementary school classroom. Why is digital PBL so rare in foundational and elementary phases? 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study. Why is that, indeed?

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Monday, September 18, 2017. Tom: You know, I think one of the best ways in 2017 is to meet new people, and to really have good access to quality of text in front of us… is Twitter. Tom Loud is first grade teacher at Middlesettlements Elementary in Tennessee. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 1, 2019

Other programs include AFA CyberCamps, an elementary school cyber education initiative, a children’s literature series, and CyberGenerations –a cyber safety initiative geared toward keeping senior citizens safe online. The book is a pre-K reader for younger children that pioneers the topic of cybersecurity to a early elementary youth.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2019

This show with Tom Loud aired in September 2017 but because iTunes only keeps 297 of the most recent shows, we wanted to take the summer opportunity to share the most inspirational shows from the 10 Minute Teacher podcast. Loud’s passions are technology integration in the elementary grades, along with teacher motivation.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

4] Even though the technology is likely to change from their early school years to the time they start their first career, teaching digital literacy in elementary school is a great way to get students started. Lessons that involve digital citizenship can help a student use technology responsibly well beyond their elementary school years.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2020

After beginning his own journey of awareness in 2017, Joseph started teaching his students how to monitor and manage their emotions using mindfulness. To further expand his ability to positively impact children, Joseph is currently pursuing his master’s degree in administration.

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