The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adobe Express in their classrooms. We hear all the time about schools losing access to these tools.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Not long ago, mobile devices were considered perfect for any past-time activity, and had no place in the classroom. There are plenty of concerns about implementing BYOD in the classroom, which makes many educators unwilling to plunge in this still new pool. Top 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

The key with a choice board to use as a part of professional learning with adults or classroom learning with students is sound blended pedagogy. Add links to your Learning Management System (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, etc.) For more edtech tools, click HERE to access a resource curated by Tom Murray.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The advent of interactive large-format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard transformed the classroom. Interactive Whiteboards: A History.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

For teachers using StudySync in combination with Google Classroom, I’ve described three strategies that educators can use to capitalize on the activities in the StudySync First Read lesson plans to engage students in online discussions, collaborative research projects, and online vocabulary review. #1 StudySyncVocab. StudySyncVocab.

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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

Second, the regular classroom teacher or librarian may be intimidated with these advanced tools and technologies. The longevity and sustainability of maker education will depend on making it feasible, approachable, and accessible to the masses of educators. Accessible, Low-Entry, High Ceiling Materials and Activities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

History teacher Keith “Hip” Hughes has a massive following on his YouTube channel.Today, he shares his technique for flipping the classroom in engaging, powerful ways. Today’s Sponsor: Edpuzzle is my new favorite flipped classroom tool. Five Ways to Flip Your Classroom. We want to be “conductors” of our classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 20, 2019

Quick Take: Learn how teachers are using educational videos effectively in their classrooms: - Current use of educational videos. From our recent whitepaper Video-Assisted Learning Insights: The Struggle for Teachers to Access Video Content , we have found that an incredible 96% of teachers surveyed are using videos in their classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 24, 2025

Key Takeaways: Teacher Retention and Leadership: Addressing teacher shortages by providing opportunities for teachers to lead without leaving the classroom. Mrs. Walker is the definition of a servant leader, said Albertus. Her ideas are exciting!

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In addition to technology and access, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools receive extensive teacher training, support, and the opportunity to engage in a unique, immersive curriculum to leverage technology in their classrooms. Technology extends the classroom beyond the school walls.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

Summer is always a good opportunity to explore new ideas, particularly ideas for boosting student engagement or perhaps taking some risks with trying something a bit different in our classrooms. And how can we get started today in our classrooms? Here are some resources that we have used in our classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Access to devices and reliable WIFI needs to be emphasized. Kids also need access to equitable resources and learning experiences. From here, schools can begin to focus on a remote blended learning model that can serve as a foundation for all K-12 classrooms to create a more personalized experience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

That definitely is not easy. RAK Activities for your classroom For schools promoting SEL (social-emotional learning), celebrating Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) fits well with your curriculum and mission. Topics include: Caring for Others Creating a Kind Classroom Following the Rules Stress Busters What Would You Do?

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Neo LMS

MAY 6, 2021

I have long believed that spring presents an excellent time for educators to explore new ideas and try some new digital tools in the classroom. There have been other times when I have been out of my classroom and used Quizlet Live! There are many modes to play in Gimkit, and educators have access to great data to guide instruction.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 16, 2020

This may be a double-edged sword, but sometimes it’s definitely worth exploring. With this knowledge in mind, teachers who are seeking to create effective, accessible learning experiences for students should know that learning how to mediate the online environment is imperative.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Today’s Sponsor: Edpuzzle is my new favorite flipped classroom tool. And if you click www.coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle , Edpuzzle will give your school access to the 50,000 best lessons from Edpuzzle, organized in folders and ready to be used by teachers. Classroom Videos: How-to Tips and Tricks. Record your own voice over.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

If the plan is to just “deliver” content though video, this constitutes no real difference from direct instruction in the classroom. Most schools are relying on their Learning Management System (LMS) such as Google Classroom, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, or Schoology to push out work. Now I am not saying that teachers shouldn’t do this.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

There were definitely excellent practices taking place in classrooms across the globe. This makes it easier for teachers to access student work and provide timely, consistent, formative feedback. Now don't get me wrong. However, they were more isolated than widespread. All of that has changed in many schools. In this case, H?para

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 13, 2022

In preparing students for the essential skills they need for the future, we have different methods and digital tools that we can bring into our classroom space. Educators might wonder how to build SEL activities into the classroom and whether it takes a lot of time. Read more: Fostering the development of SEL skills in your classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

My adaptation of Staker and Horn’s (2012) often cited definition is rooted in constructivist principles emphasizing the student’s role as an active participant in the learning process. I want students to want to be in our classrooms–physical or virtual. The Flipped Classroom Model.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Forecasters expect 5G access to increase more dramatically through 2019 , with the number of 5G devices becoming more ubiquitous in 2020. However, expanding the capacity of IoT devices through 5G is expected to greatly expand teachers’ abilities in the classroom. Companies Invest in 5G Hubs to Research EdTech.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 18, 2019

For several years, Buncee has been one of my favorite creation tools; both for personal use and for classroom instruction. Now, Buncee’s recent integration with Microsoft’s Immersive Reader makes the platform even more accessible for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities to learn 21st-Century Skills and express themselves.

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Neo LMS

JULY 25, 2019

Some have more potential to stay than others, considering their general usefulness in the classroom and the level of innovation they bring to everyday school activities. However, there is one trend that is steadily “invading” our homes and indeed, our classrooms. Easily access content such as audiobooks and music.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The advent of interactive large format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard was a transformative classroom technology.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 18, 2022

Video-assisted learning is a growing strategic teaching approach in many modern classrooms. Educational videos are now more accessible than ever and teachers are increasingly making use of this readily available resource. These videos are used purely for supplementary materials to help reinforce ideas taught in the classroom.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It also provides greater access options to students living in rural areas or experiencing mobility challenges. Learning difficulties like dyslexia form part of this definition, too. Read more: Thinking differently about dyslexia in the classroom: Part 1. Talk about the impact this has been on classroom progress.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

It has been a favorite for five years in my classroom. It has definitely boosted student engagement through the power of choice. Genially is a versatile and interactive platform that can be used to create so many different projects and things you would want for your classroom. Boosting student engagement.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

From grade school to higher education, Smart Classrooms have become a mainstay of the modern educational environment. For the uninitiated, Smart Classrooms are digitally equipped learning spaces that come tailored with an array of teaching and educational resources, most of which are dependent on some form of digital technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Access this catalog via the website.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Classroom Videos: How-to Tips and Tricks. You know, Timothy Betts @ MrBettsClass is in the classroom, but he has more than 200 videos for American History. Because if it’s not those three things to me, it’s definitely not going to be the three things to them. And also, kids have such access to technology. Vicki: Yeah.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

Right now, many of us are looking for high-quality, easy-to-use materials that can reach students both at home and in the face-to-face classroom. We talked to educator Alyssa Lyons about how to bring real-world skills to your classroom with some powerful curriculum. Definitely. Definitely. VICKI: 00:02. VICKI: 01:58.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2025

What did presenters at CoSN say about cell phones in the classroom? Randomized Trial of a Generative AI Chatbot for Mental Health Treatment | NEJM AI AI Therapy Breakthrough: New Study Reveals Promising Results | Psychology Today What is some inexpensive online PD I can take about AI in the classroom for 2.5 What happened to NaNoWriMo?

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 9, 2022

Blended learning started with the implementation of computers in the classrooms and the development of the Internet as a teaching and learning tool. Although it has multiple definitions, all of them tend to agree on one point: blended learning can take multiple forms. A Simple Definition. What Is Blended Learning?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

As schools across the country are still deciding on how to safely return to school, I have been slowly working through some new ideas, trying to plan around what may be a year full of transitions into and out of our classrooms. I recommend that you implement some way for students to connect with you and be able to access helpful resources.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

While some teachers have already started to come up with creative ways to inject computer science into their programs, others may still be lost on how to introduce the concepts into the classroom. . NULAND: We're definitely seeing a bit of an uptick in requests related to computer science programming.

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Hapara

APRIL 4, 2025

In grades 5-12, students use Chromebooks during the school day and may also take the devices home to access digital learning resources. With the use of 1:1 Chromebooks, Appleton Area School District integrates technology to make learning more engaging, accessible and personal. Bobbie Jo said, I definitely use the messaging feature.

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