The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of “Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education,” talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be “bad at math” and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2019

Blog: [link] Twitter: @RachaelEdu Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education, President-Elect for the NCLA Executive Board, and serves on the Region V Policy Committee.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Acceleration Research with Dr. Douglas Fisher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Request free access today at teach.tract.app with the access code COOLCATTEACHER. Twitter: @DFISHERSDSU. Acceleration research can teach us how to accelerate learning. Blog: www.fisherandfrey.com.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Some teachers (and students) don’t have a choice. Editor’s Note Why such an affluent country as the United States cannot ensure that every child have internet access astounds me. ” Three weeks of them.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

Creating online professional development courses has made training more accessible to teachers. Bookmark this page and follow us on Twitter @EdTech_K12. School leaders should consider keeping online PD even after the pandemic, to allow teachers to learn on their own schedule.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 4, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Robert Kalman’s middle schoolers are designing in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Blog: robertkalman.com Twitter: @ robert_kalman Instagram: @ robert_kalman Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate link.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Access to private information is usually limited to a handful of authorized IT members, administrators and trusted faculty. . A desktop management solution would limit users’ access based on their specific needs. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage! Unequal access to educational technology is a major barrier to creating a revolutionary learning system because it limits possibilities for the entire school, said Zhao and Cator. Give Students the Wheel to Their Own Learning. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school. With equitable access in place, principals also report mobile devices are used more effectively in core subjects. Follower her on Twitter at @wendymcmahon. by Wendy McMahon.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

Now, this represented an excellent first step, but probably the most impactful shift to the way I not only thought but worked, came in the unsuspecting form of a little blue bird and a tool called Twitter in 2009. Why would you not want access to all of these when they are readily available? HERE you can access a quick-start guide.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

It also is important to have clear designations and parameters governing what devices may be used , what data may be collected and shared, who can access the data and how they access it. Who has access to the data, and should those with access actually have it? Make Sure Faculty and Staff Know the Laws. by David Andrade.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. Part of connecting and spreading the word of new posts, online conferences I’ve organized, online courses, Twitter chats, and other news is creating visuals to share online.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I've been working on a big project and am very busy, but I have been studying the changes in Windows 11 Copilot, released on Tuesday, September 26, and wanted to share them with you. If not, search for voice access in your apps list. Pretty cool.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In todays world, algorithms dictate much of what we see online. Human-Curated Content: Tips for creating and managing your own professional learning hub to access diverse, relevant resources.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

“One hundred percent of the time we were able to get access to information we were not supposed to, but we were only detected less than 10 percent of the time ,” said Lane. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. New Best Practices to Help Faculty Improve Their Cyber Hygiene.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 13, 2020

with Dr. Andrea Dozier and Vicki Davis From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, the topic of racism has brought about discussions of not only organizational reform but also reform in our personal perceptions. ” Check out Andrea and let me know on Twitter what you think.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

From October 1-31, activities are available to join in, whether for a day like during the DigCitSummit held last year, or an entire Digital Citizenship Week event, or Twitter chats and webinars focused on digital citizenship. October has become the month where educators participate in events focused on digital citizenship.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

ViewSonic is partnering with Google on a new internet appliance that, when plugged in to any compatible digital whiteboard, promises seamless access to the Google ecosystem along with its advanced security features. LEARN MORE: Check out these core classroom technologies for reducing digital overload.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Colby Sharp on episode 565 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Colby Sharp author of Game Changer! Book Access for All Kid with Donalyn Miller, and he is the editor of The Creativity Project: An Awesometastic Story Collection. Blog: [link] Twitter: @ colbysharp Book: Game Changer!

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Work with the transportation department: Before they can equip their buses with internet access, schools need to know whether they have access to those buses in the first place. 29 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you follow me on Twitter and Instagram, you should see some of the things I’m sharing. Many educators I’ve noticed have moved from Twitter and are sharing on Linked In and Instagram too. This went out in my newsletter this morning as well.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence sounds fantastic and far off, but it underlies so many things we do today. Blog: [link] Twitter: @ jasonthacker Facebook: [link] Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate links.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 7, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We can help children improve their math skills. The PD series provides every educator, especially those from under-resourced communities, the access and materials needed to transform teaching during COVID-19 and beyond.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

If you used to like Twitter, I think you’ll enjoy the community that’s evolving on Bluesky. Bluesky has a mobile app, and you can access it from a web browser. It’s so similar to Twitter and X that you might forget that you’re on Bluesky. Go to Settings → Accessibility and checkmark “Require alt text before posting.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Twitter blasts to remind students of due dates. Or use the class Twitter account as a backchannel device, soliciting student feedback on classwork (be sure you are comfortable with the access for your students). This is especially appealing with comics students prepare ( see this article) to practice creative writing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Video and Infographic From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers are moving from face to face classrooms to online classrooms quickly. Top online course designers who have also taught face to face tell us how. I had so many people ask for the video. Here is the video and infographic to help you.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2019

As cybercrime becomes more common in K–12 education, schools and districts face increasing threats from cybercriminals looking to sell access to systems and the types of personal and financial data that schools store in abundance. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . . by Eric Kellenberger.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can design modern learning environments with accessibility in mind. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Ditch That Textbook

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Follow them on Twitter at: @FriendsInFourth (Kristin), @MrMerrillsClass (Joe), and @TheMerrillsEdu (collectively). To gain access to free templates for the activities above, sign up for […]. Kristin is a fourth grade teacher, and Joe is a first grade teacher. They would love to stay connected with you!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

We have seen an increase in devices, we’ve seen an increase in access to applications and we’ve seen an increase in information.”. While accessing technology once required a multistep process and was severely limited in the classroom, 74 percent of K–12 schools say they now have more than one device per student, according to a CoSN report.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We took our school from a physical school on a Friday to a distance learning campus by Monday. We didn’t miss a day – not yet. And the learning continues. I was asked today if I’m sharing and certainly, I am.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

That said, schools should work toward making data available faster , and opening it up for student access. Follow us on Twitter at @EdTech_K12 or the official conference Twitter account, @TCEA , and join the conversation using the hashtag #TCEA. Keep this page bookmarked for articles from the event. by Kelly Konrad.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Since these slide decks are designed for the whole class, you will need to share the deck via Google Classroom, or your learning management system, so that anyone with access can edit the slide deck. Then click “Master” to make changes on the back end of the slide deck.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2019

With the incorporation of cloud-based tools, K–12 schools are starting to consider more effective privacy and security measures , such as identity access management and managed cloud services from third-party vendors that can take responsibility for overseeing security. “On MORE FROM EDTECH: 3 cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2019.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Monica visits schools across the country to work with PreK-20 teachers to make technology integration exciting and accessible. Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day. As citizens of this planet, we should all care about caring for this world.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

To protect IoT devices, IT professionals should limit bandwidth access and employ user verification — similar to how they secure other technology. This is beneficial as it minimizes any potential damage resulting from a malicious attack, by limiting the number of devices accessible within the same profile,” the report states. “If

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