Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

was it easy to use and intuitive to learn. Here are the 2018 Best-in-Category and Honorable Mentions for the following Categories: Winners: Please grab your award from this page. Neither choice surprises me: Winner: Type to Learn. Learning Management System. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

Kim Schonert-Reichl is an expert advisor for the WE organization’s WE Schools program, which is accessed by over 18,000 schools across North America – with a special emphasis on social and emotional learning and mental wellbeing. Her research on the Roots of Empathy was profiled on the PBS Newshour special , the American Graduate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 20, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter During distance learning, some teachers have found a new way to engage students — Boom Cards. Sponsor: My friend Kasey Bell writes the Shake Up Learning Blog. Kasey rocks — and she’ll help you become a better distance learning teacher now.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This cloud reflects the actions or physical manifestations of engagement, such as learning, interest, participation, focus, attention, and curiosity. I’ll be opening registration for cohort 2 of my Blended Learning Coaching Course in January! ” Below is the wordcloud created from their responses.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. Sun, 04/29/2018 - 20:12. The tech team at Fayette County Public Schools in Kentucky offer what they call “tech snacks,” or bite-sized pieces of advice to help transform learning and teaching. Keller ISD Digital Learning Blog. Keller ISD Digital Learning.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 18, 2024

We first met Nakia, a student at Chilhowee Middle School in rural Benton, Tennessee, in 2018. Those possibilities became a reality for Nakia and her classmates when Chilhowee became a Verizon Innovative Learning School in 2017. These six schools were part of Cohorts 4 and 5, first joining the program in 2017 or 2018.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 3, 2025

What Youll Learn in This Episode: Why kids struggle with device self-regulation and how adults can help them develop this critical skill. His Forbes' column (2012-17) on global education, learning through digital play, kids and culture was read by over 5 million people around the world.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 11, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Rae Hughart gives fantastic ideas for tracking student learning mastery. Learn about Mastery Learning in Distance Learning from a Teacher Doing It Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Rebekah Dyer helps us understand how to reach all learners From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As students with learning differences are put into general classroom spaces, many teachers have misconceptions about including these special students in their classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2021

At a time when coding careers continue to flourish – despite the Covid19 pandemic and its adverse effect on the world economy – it is not surprising to see kids learning programming at an early age. So what is Python and why should kids learn it? This has definitely added to its appeal making more kids want to learn Python.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

But earlier this month, Diego Scotti, Verizon’s chief marketing officer, and a contingent of Verizon representatives stopped by Whitewater Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina, to check out the school’s Verizon Innovative Learning Lab. Jonathan Lubas Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach, E Prep Cliffs. “It

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 31, 2021

We were also exposed to learning style theory and the many benefits it had on meeting the diverse needs of students. A recent review of the scientific literature on learning styles found scant evidence to clearly support the idea that outcomes are best when instructional techniques align with individuals' learning styles.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Use Personalized Learning Tools to Boost Classroom Equity. Thu, 09/27/2018 - 15:46. As personalized learning continues to gain momentum across the U.S., more states, districts and schools are moving toward a competency-based education system that focuses on individualized learning and classroom equity. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At its core, personalized learning is about recognizing that no two students learn exactly the same way. It moves beyond the one-size-fits-all approach by focusing on each student’s strengths, needs and learning pace. In April 2019, we began our journey to personalize learning. Dr. Joseph W.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2019

Esports Clubs Expand Learning Opportunities for K–12 Players. Between 2017 and 2018, the global fan base grew 13.5 That’s in addition to the $694 million that brands spent on advertising, sponsorships and licensing in 2018 alone. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 06/17/2019 - 11:05.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2018

Where Can Districts Turn for Personalized Learning Resources? Wed, 07/18/2018 - 14:41. A new push for personalized learning has put competency-based education back on the map , however, with this new model of teaching to the individual, cost is becoming a major issue for school districts. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Learn about the journey to improve classrooms, the early research on classroom improvement and why improvement is happening but not everywhere. In 2018, Couch published Rewiring Education, which shares the professional lessons he’s learned during his 50-plus years in education and technology. Blog: [link].

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 14:43. Personalized Learning Aids All Students. An effective personalized-learning approach successfully threads digital tools into the mix , creating a solid fabric for students heading out into the modern working world.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

AI, Personalized Learning Are a Dynamic Duo for K–12 Classrooms. Thu, 09/20/2018 - 12:48. New learning. However, educators need to tread carefully or run the risk of technology making teaching and learning less student-centered instead of more and failing to prepare our students to be successful adults. . New students.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom. Fri, 07/27/2018 - 13:34. K–12 schools transitioning to a connected classroom model should be focusing on four key aspects, or the “four C’s” of learning , to create a successful learning environment, according to a Cisco report on using technology in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Leah Juelke helps refugee students tell their stories From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Leah Juelke, 2018 North Dakota State Teacher of the Year, works with EL English and Speech in Fargo, North Dakota. Never stop learning! 2020 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow Award ?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

These consisted of sound classroom management, listing the learning objectives, and developing a lesson plan. Technology, the pursuit of innovation, and advancements in research have fundamentally changed the learning culture in many schools for the better. With this being said, I have gone back to the ITIP Model and adapted it a bit.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

How Makerspaces in Schools Help Students Learn to Code. Fri, 09/28/2018 - 10:10. While computer science is usually associated with computer screens and coding programs, makerspaces offer students a chance to visualize core computer science concepts through hands-on learning. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Take Steps to Make Modern Learning Spaces A Reality. Mon, 09/24/2018 - 12:00. Imagine the perfect learning environment for your students. Would your students be engaged, energetic and enthusiastic about learning in this new environment? MORE FROM EDTECH: What is a modern learning environment and why do teachers like it?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Dr Dave Neale is a researcher in the psychology of play and learning at the Centre for Play, Education, Development and Learning (PEDAL) at The University of Cambridge. Today he talks about the neuroscience of play, games, and learning in the classroom. (We We also discuss a little about Fortnight.).

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? Schoology recently released a report on the 2018-2019 state of digital learning in K–12 schools. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 05/06/2019 - 09:49.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Social-Emotional Learning Competencies Get a Boost from Classroom Technology. Wed, 12/19/2018 - 16:59. As K–12 educators seek ways to help students develop social-emotional skills, they are finding that some of the same tools they use in modern learning environments can also facilitate collaboration, empathy and other soft skills.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort dedicated to professional learning, peer connections, and school transformation in the Pittsburgh region. Today, step into any of Duquesne Elementary’s shared learning spaces and you will see students immersed in hands-on design work.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 23, 2021

We all first learned of idioms probably during the middle school years in English class. Learning, on the other hand, focuses on the student. While learning is the ultimate goal, direct instruction plays an integral part in setting the stage for it to occur. As a realist, there is still value in direct instruction.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Drones Take Flight as Latest K–12 Learning Tool. Fri, 11/30/2018 - 11:24. And while schools are coming to drones from a variety of directions, they are all finding that this technology offers learning opportunities for students that touch on every part of their curriculums. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

How K–12 Schools Can Get Started with Blended Learning. Mon, 10/29/2018 - 09:41. Blended learning classrooms often move seamlessly between online and offline activities, so don’t cancel those copier maintenance contracts quite yet. Blended learning has helped me become a more effective and efficient educator.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2019

However, this model of instruction does not align with our emerging understanding of how students learn science best. In 2012, the National Research Council released A Framework for K-12 Science Education , a consensus report that outlined how research in the learning sciences should inform the development of a new set of science standards.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

In his prior role as a Computer Science teacher, he created a custom-made curriculum, using elements of game design and game-based learning, to captivate and engage his students. Mike is a sought after keynote speaker who challenges educators to never stop learning.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This past year, with the emergency shift to remote working and learning, the importance of relationships has become more apparent than ever. Research has found that a focus on social-emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom helps promote these relationships, and builds well-being and academic success.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. In K–12, assistive learning can be a tricky beast to tackle. 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. .

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort. This cohort program is dedicated to professional learning, peer connections, and school transformation in the Pittsburgh region. Maker learning is more than just making “stuff.” Self-management. Social awareness. Responsible decision making.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2019

It is a great teacher PD tool which includes videos and resources to help you learn new techniques and technologies for your classroom. Mary shares her strategies through her blog, [link] and was featured as a NYSED New York State EdTech Innovator in October 2018.

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