The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility 00;00;00;04 – 00;00;07;19 John Davis This is the Ten Minute Teacher Podcast with your host Vicki Davis. Extended Episode number 780 – Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility. Transcript - Episode 780 - Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessbility. Your district.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

Station Rotation Preparation Tips: Create an overview of the first 2-3 weeks of school in your Google calendar planner or use Catlin Tucker’s template. Post separate assignments for each online station, so students can access all of the resources and digital documents they need to complete the assignments.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

I discovered that Google Calendar could replace my traditional paper planner and serve as my digital planner, providing a clear visual outline of my week, month, or even year. I was inspired to transform my Google Calendar into a digital planner after completing the Google Certification training. That was problematic.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

4 Ways for K–12 Administrators to Master Google Classroom. Here are four ways to put Google Classroom to work for you. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams can improve student engagement. Allow Users to Access Content at Their Convenienve.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared. Take the course, Designing for Online Learning which is free. Learn more here. Today it is free.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Below are some tips for teachers and administrators to assist with implementing remote learning. If digital access is a challenge, check out these practical ideas that can be implemented without any tech. Now, without further ado, here are some remote learning teaching tips. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the early days of my transition to blended learning, I had one Chromebook, which I received after writing a Donor’s Choose project. They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. I can honestly say that I have learned so much from them over the years as to what pedagogically-sound blended learning really is, and, in my mind, they are a global exemplar for others to emulate.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? I’ll also share ideas and strategies for utilizing those shared spaces to create student-centered learning experiences. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms. The Google Suite. What would that look like?”

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 26, 2022

As challenging as the last two years have been, they’ve presented a unique opportunity to reimagine the way teachers design and facilitate learning. . This course offers instructional coaches, administrators, TOSAs, and teacher leaders: A blended learning coaching framework to guide your work. Learn at your own pace!

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Given that many teachers are working with students online, at least part-time, I created the Google Slide decks below for teachers to copy and use in an online learning scenario. The image of each Google slide deck is hyperlinked to a sharable version. ” Once you have your copy, you can edit and modify it.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Instead, students have a repository of on-demand videos they can access any time from anywhere. Instead, they can spend more time facilitating learning and working directly with small groups of students. You can access those thinking routines in these two blog posts: Support Powerful Thinking Routines Part 1 and Part 2.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

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. . MORE FROM EDTECH: CSee how schools use virtual reality to improve assistive learning programs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 26, 2017

Blended learning occurs when an education program combines Internet-based media with traditional classroom methods. But blended learning is more than simply replacing lectures and books with web-based technology. These should be in place before unpacking a blended learning program. Infrastructure.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

A foundation can then be established for more personalized approaches such as pedagogically-sound blended learning or self-paced activities. Students and families win as they have on-demand access to resources. Thus, the options are Zoom, Webex, and Google Meets.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. Create an Interactive Agenda for This Lesson with Google Slides.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Guest blogger, Emily Cleary, has some great ideas on some of her favorite must-have resources for today’s blended learning. Normally, universities as well as different academic disciplines have their own academic research databases online, but access to these can be limited or costly. You can contact her via LinkedIn.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Both the math and reading sessions focused on how edtech could be used during independent work, formative assessment, and pedagogically-sound blended learning. This was then followed with strategies and tools for embedding tech that would assist with both differentiation of instruction and co-planning (virtually).

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

In my most recent book, Balance with Blended Learning , I have a chapter dedicated to providing real-time feedback as students work. I encourage teachers to use blended learning models to create time and space in the classroom to give feedback on their students’ work as they work. 3 Audio Comments with Kaizena.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The post The Balanced Educator: How to Balance Blended Learning, Digital Safety, and Save Your Sanity appeared first on Shake Up Learning. This framework will guide all of our future content, from blog posts to podcast episodes, courses, and our new ALL ACCESS Membership. Trust me, it’s a game changer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

This is particularly useful if you are using blended learning models, like station rotation or playlist , or if you create hyperdoc multimedia lessons and want to work with a small group or individual students. Students can access the explanations when they need them as a learner. TutorialScreencastify.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

One of these practices is known as blended learning and the term that has been garnering some attention within the education industry as of late. But, what is blended learning? This video offers a good introduction to blended learning if you've never heard the term before. What is blended learning?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

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. Gamifying Teacher Training on Blended Learning. Classroom Technology Prepares Students for the Future.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

With Google's G Suite already deeply integrated into the classroom for educators , Valver and his colleagues realized they could use the digital classroom tool to help educators become education technology experts. Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I’ve spent the last four months working with teachers all over the country (virtually, of course) as they navigate the uncharted waters of online and blended learning. The majority of teachers I have spoken with did not enjoy their initial experiences with distance learning. What questions do they have?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2019

The flipped classroom was one of the first blended learning models to become popular. Teachers are concerned about: Sending video content home with students who may not have access to the internet or a device. This helped me to address my concerns around access, coming to class prepared, and burdening students with homework.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. First, I want to encourage every teacher using a blended learning model to clearly explain WHY they are using this model to students and their families.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

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. Teachers and students cannot consistently access technology if the infrastructure is not robust and secure. .

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Learning Management System (LMS) The consistent use of an LMS such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas works to create a more equitable virtual environment for all kids and families. It can become the hub for all lessons, videos, activities, assessments, student work, and SEL check-ins using Google or Canvas forms.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

A move to real personalized learning at scale is the most logical step. At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources. Many have realized how vital they were to continuity in learning, whether it was remote or hybrid.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

The post Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers – SULS0101 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I share The Blended Learning with Google Toolkit, a free download to help teachers create dynamic, blended learning experiences for students with Google tools.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

As much as I like the chat and basic polling features in video conferencing platforms, like Zoom and Google Meet, I wanted something more dynamic. The audience can use any device to access Mentimeter. I always have my content for the virtual session on a Google Slide or Keynote presentation.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Students would need access to one or the other, but this is a great way to foster student voice as a high-agency strategy. You can even use self-graded Google or Canvas Forms. There are so many options out there, but Padlet, Jamboard, and Google Docs are always good choices. Randomly call on kids (both F2F and virtual).

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 4, 2019

The Chromebook App Hub — a new resource to help teachers find and integrate Google educational apps in the classroom — will launch later this year, Google announced today at SXSW EDU 2019 in Austin, Texas. MORE–FROM–EDTECH: See how Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams can benefit K–12 classrooms. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Generative AI Use Case #2: AI in Office Suites: Microsoft and Google's New Features With what looks to be, arguably, the best generative AI tool on the market, Microsoft 365 Copilot is rolling out this year to businesses ($30/ month per user) and consumer editions of Office 365. Then, it generated a short essay for me with three errors. (I

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

ISTE Resources for you: Monica Burns ( get her Not at ISTE content ), Holley Clark – sign up to get tons of Chromebook and blended learning content ? Dave Carty’s guide to getting organized with Google Keep ? Meghan Mayer #785 TikTok for Teachers – Yes, I'm on TikTok and learning.

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