The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Curriculum Specialist Mandy Figlioli is excited about her school’s adoption of the Inventionland design and prototyping course. Mandy talks about how the course is structured, gives a story of how students are being transformed, and shares how they are re-working the course based on what they learned the first year.

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Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2017

The Digital Promise maker learning team spent some time in Greer, South Carolina this winter observing and filming the Riverside Middle School Library Club students as they worked to design solutions to problems they identified in their community. We are excited to share their story as the second in our series of Maker Promise videos.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

In makerspaces, usually set up in schools or libraries, students work collaboratively on projects that encourage using creative solutions to explore areas in science, technology, engineering and math. Makerspaces have revolutionized what school libraries can do. Makerspaces in Schools Make Coding Accessible to Students.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

In both plans, you get access to all of the features, so it is a perfect time to set up an account and try it out.) Add free manipulatives and lessons to your library first. When you find a manipulative, slide, or game that you want, it is as simple as adding it to your library. What is included in the Lumio library?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! With a free subscription teachers get 100 MB of storage and access to over standards aligned 8000 interactive lessons. You can even access Flocabulary lessons and integrate Flipgrid.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2024

This practice has enabled the growth of a digital subscription business model for textbooks, where publishers sign deals with colleges and bookstores to charge students fees in exchange for access to mostly online versions of the course materials assigned for their classes. The savings are real,” Hershman says. “If

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Our Ask a Tech Teacher crew has several resources for you to consider when you’re looking for case studies that relate to your next project: Case Study Resources for Modern Teachers Introducing case studies in your course can help prepare your students to deal with real-world situations.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

Library closures hit patrons hard—especially those who relied on them as their main internet source and used them to access online educational resources. Libraries Close, Internet Access Ends There have been several studies about how the lack of fast home broadband has hurt kids’ access to online learning during school closures.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere. To make the program more manageable for teachers and facilitators, Corney-McGee and his colleagues narrowed their focus, selecting only a handful of tools from the G Suite library. “We For more of the latest stories out of ISTE 2019, check out our conference page here.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

Find these events listed by the local library, the community events calendar, Facebook local events, the children’s events website, the tourist website, the local newspaper or the parks and recreation websites. Provide information on how to get a library card and access the digital materials.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

We have access to more information than ever before. As a result of this increased need, more schools in grades K through 12 are starting to offer courses in data science. Depending on a student’s major, some courses require students to demonstrate competency in data science as a prerequisite.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

Summer Camp – Fun online courses that provide more hands-on, personalized learning through small group classes that are taught by experienced tutors. SplashLearn for Teachers and Schools – teachers can sign up for free and have access to the full SplashLearn content library. All opinions in this review are my own.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

per month for one access to one digital textbook or $14.99 per month to access all of the more than 1,500 titles on the company’s platform, with each plan requiring a four-month minimum. Users also get access to audiobook versions of their texts?available That’s why the all-access model is so significant?it

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2022

Many schools across the United States are starting to include personal finance courses as part of high school graduation requirements. In my school, students are required to take Personal Finance and some also enroll in a course called “Entrepreneurship and Business Management.” How do I get my students into Financial Literacy? .

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 6, 2019

They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Tools and Apps. You have to enable flash for this to work.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

This is a chart of best practices for developing learners’ reading skills that I created for my upcoming online course, Methodologies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Make different types of reading materials accessible and available to learners. Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com !

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! To save time students can edit one of the several templates or create their own from scratch by choosing from a free library of stickers, animations, stock images, videos, backgrounds, fonts, frames and more.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 11, 2020

Many colleges and universities in the United States have moved to online courses for their thousands of students, with more expected to follow. But implementation requires that care is taken to ensure that 1) every student has access and they know how to use it, and 2) the online experiences are powerful and meaningful.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Another idea is to have students create their own newsletter to talk about what they are learning, even include a video and choose from all of the options in the media library to add to their story. In my eighth grade STEAM course, I’ve had students make videos to introduce themselves to classmates.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Access a library of shapes, containers, stylized fonts and more. With the free version get access to 3 documents with up to 3 collaborators. Concept Mapping Tools. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Edsurge

JULY 17, 2020

Coursera, which provides online courses to higher-ed institutions, businesses and government agencies, has raised $130 million in a Series F round led by NEA. Dubbed “ Coursera for Campus ,” this offering includes about 4,000 courses created by 150 colleges and universities. (A But its time on the throne proved to be short-lived.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 2, 2020

Choosing the right tools or deciding upon specific methods to use can be a challenge in our regular classroom space; however, as we well know, we need to be mindful of our students’ needs and access to the right resources. There are ideas to get started with right away in Flipgrid’s Disco Library.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

That doesn’t happen in online courses. Students can complete work early if they know they can’t comply with one of the due dates or catch up after falling a little behind without dinging their grade (unless, of course, it’s the final. That approach, of course, sapped the advantages of being online.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 10, 2025

Well-Being to Improve Productivity and Service Quality An Affordable 4-Month Series with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Well-Being to Improve Productivity and Service Quality An Affordable 4-Month Series with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Anyone signing up mid-series will have immediate access to the previous session recordings.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Gaps also exist between high-performing and low-performing public schools based on differences in access to funding and resources, community engagement and commitment, and the ability and willingness of district and school leaders to embrace innovation and try new strategies. school and library to the internet.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Of course, these perceptions can also be flawed. In the future, wearable technology and smart devices may also provide educators with access to heart rate data and other similar information, making this process incredibly scientific, but also incredibly accurate. Learning Solutions For the Future. Learn more >.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Let’s take a look at what makes libraries such critical parts of the school environment: Why do libraries matter? Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. What is the purpose of a school library?

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

These powerful handheld devices not only enable access to the Internet and a universe of educational apps, but their fast speeds and vast processing power make them essential tools, particularly for engineering and science students. However, blanket bans ignore the benefits that mobile learning can bring to the classroom.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Buncee – Web tool and iOS app to create and publish a digital storybook with free library of animations, stickers, templates, frames, stock photos, video, audio, and more. Tips and Ideas.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

I’ve used this space for flipped classrooms when I have students do group work in class, like this example from a course on Greek archaeology: Each group of students can work simultaneously on one page, adding content which is marked with a vertical colored stripe and the student’s initials so you can see which student added which content.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2024

Training can include workshops, online courses, and hands-on practice sessions. A well-structured schedule helps maintain the reliability and accessibility of the Genius Bar, making it a dependable resource for the school community.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Even with little access to technology teachers can add background music to a story or show students a short clip to spark conversation or inspire ideas for writing. I regularly share free web tools, resources, and tips on ESL Library to help teachers find great resources to use with their learners.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 26, 2021

The immersive environment places learners in the World of Work, making the district’s career development framework all the more accessible and tangible for students. There are plans to expand these gateways to all of the district’s K-8 and middle schools through the course of the next year.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 6, 2018

When I recall my childhood, I see now, whether at the schools I attended or in the community, my life would have taken a very different course if it were not for librarians. It is no coincidence, however, that students with access to strong library programs demonstrate stronger literacy proficiency.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Of course, it’s not all smooth sailing. This constant access to personalized assistance ensures no student falls behind, making education more inclusive and effective for everyone. For students with accessibility needs, these learning experiences—adapted to their unique abilities, pace, and style— are a real boost.

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 1, 2022

The design world is now becoming increasingly aware of the importance of digital accessibility and catering to those with color blindness. . Color management refers to the process ensuring that colors are continuously represented the same way across media, from the beginning to the end of the creative course.

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