The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

Assessment is part of what teachers have to do in school. Although it is required, we teachers can make sure we assess with respect. Listen to Starr Sackstein share how to assess with respect. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

We must collect formative assessment data in each lesson to understand our students’ progress and respond to their needs. Formative assessment is a process of gathering information about students’ understanding and their progress toward firm standards-aligned learning goals. Check for understanding.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: summarized by NoteGPT Summary In this video, Jacqui Murray discusses the concept of quick writes as a dynamic and engaging way to teach writing in the classroom. Collaborative Learning : Sharing and discussing quick writes with peers enhances understanding and communication skills.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Who decided that grading and assessment should be the exclusive responsibility of teachers? Why do we sideline students when it comes to assessment? Self-assessment is a powerful strategy that encourages students to become more invested in their learning journeys.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 8, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers need to know what is happening and how technology (specifically AI) impacts their classroom.) 13:49] Classroom Management Tips That Work: Proven strategies to create a focused and positive classroom. [28:01]

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

As my Aspire Change EDU consultant team and I visit classrooms on a routine basis, we strive to lead administrators, coaches, and teachers in reflecting on their practice using questioning techniques. Student discourse, the interaction and exchange of ideas among students, is a vital component of learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Highlights Engaging Topic: Student presentations warm up students and foster excitement for learning. Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms. Technology Integration: Essential for implementing Common Core standards without adding extra layers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By engaging students in selecting personalized tools, you empower them to take charge of their learning journey. Understand Individual Needs Understanding the unique needs of each student with special needs is the first step in effectively using technology to support their learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Tools and Resources : Each grade level includes specific resources and projects to enhance learning. Engaging Projects : Creative projects encourage students to apply what they’ve learned about online safety and etiquette. Digital Footprint : Students learn about the importance of managing their online presence and reputation.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 1, 2021

While we loved looking at various creatures, especially those that were hard to find, such as certain salamanders and snakes, questions kept driving us to want to learn more. No matter the chosen path, an inquiry-based approach can be used to cultivate ownership of learning through disruptive thinking.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 21, 2021

I love visiting classrooms around the country to not only support but to see educators in action. In my opinion, I learn just as much, if not more, from them as they hopefully do from me. Recently I visited the district where I met with each school to visit classrooms and see how they were progressing with personalized learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

After visiting high school classrooms most of the day, I then debriefed with the leadership team. In this case, it was determined that even though teachers had time and were expected to be implementing common formative assessments (CFA,s), we didn’t see evidence to support that this was happening.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Assessment of student work is a crucial aspect of learning. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. It helps students recognize important lesson goals and teachers gauge understanding.

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Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

To help all students focus and succeed during digital learning, PUSD adopted Hparas classroom management solution ten years ago. The district is 1:1 Chromebooks, and learners are online for classroom activities day to day. To help ensure students stay on their learning path, educators across PUSD rely on Hpara.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2024

This inquiry always prompts me to reflect: How many educators gather pre-assessment data before crafting their lesson plans? Such preliminary insights, whether through pre-assessments, diagnostics, or activities aimed at accessing prior knowledge, can illuminate the diverse range of skills, abilities, and needs within a classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

My work focuses on supporting leaders, coaches, and teachers in transitioning from traditional teaching practices to blended learning. Blended learning is the combination of active, engaged learning online and offline. Teacher-centered instruction vs. Student-centered blended learning. What is psychological safety?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Why Would a Teacher Use the Flipped Classroom Model? First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. The flipped classroom was designed to invert the traditional approach to instruction and practice/application.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 24, 2022

Were you consistently empowered to think critically and apply what you had learned in authentic ways to solve real-world problems? Now think about the conditions where students today learn and live. There is no better way to teach this life-long lesson than getting kids into the learning pit for productive struggle.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When choosing methods and tools to use, it is also important to create opportunities for students to develop social emotional learning (SEL) skills, as they are essential for personal and professional growth. Read more: Fostering the development of SEL skills in your classroom. Read more: 10 DOs and DON’Ts in Project-Based Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Step into a classroom buzzing with excitement and active participation, and you may just be in an active learning space. So, how can you bring this energy to your classroom design? You may be wondering, what exactly is an “active learning space?” For students, there are plenty of benefits of active learning spaces.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In 2023, she launched her podcast To the Classroom: Conversations with Researchers and Educators. Her comprehension assessment and teaching resources, COMPLETE COMPREHENSION: FICTION and COMPLETE COMPREHENSION: NONFICTION, help teachers make sense of comprehension, especially in whole chapter books and book-length nonfiction texts.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2021

When I work with teachers who are new to blended learning, there is often a knee-jerk concern about the time required to design a lesson that strategically blends active, engaged learning online with active, engaged learning offline. When do students enjoy the agency to make key decisions about their learning experience?

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 30, 2021

Learning is shaped by specific conditions that are either created or engaged in by chance that allow for authentic application through an immersive experience. When it comes to classrooms and schools getting students actively involved, it isn't a gimmick. There are many ways to make learning stick.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

After all, one of the hottest topics in edtech these days is the growing practice of banning smartphones in schools, after teachers have reported that the devices distract students from classroom activities and socializing in person with others. Learn more about EdSurge ethics and policies here and supporters here.) Cheating Glasses?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Learning is a deeply personal journey and tailoring it to individual needs and preferences is essential for fostering meaningful and effective education. Personalized learning increases engagement and helps learners develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. What do they want to learn more about?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2025

Write a paragraph of at least five lines on why this topic is important to learn. Write another paragraph about what student already knows on the topic and what s/he needs to learn. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Create a list of five research questions to guide inquiry including where to find the answers.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. However, students are unlikely to develop these skills in learning environments where they are positioned as passive receivers of information.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: Summary 18 essential digital tools for classrooms, emphasizing their impact on modern education. Backchannel Devices: Enhance classroom communication.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Effective inclusion in a special education classroom involves creating a supportive environment where students with disabilities are fully integrated into the general education setting. It entails individualized education plans (IEPs), differentiated instruction, and universal design for learning (UDL) to meet diverse needs.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. There is often a tension created by the pressure put on teachers to cover content with the student-centered approach to learning described by UDL and blended learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Transform Your Classroom with Project-Based Learning and the Scientific Method We all know that hands-on exploration is the best way to engage students in the scientific method. 5 Ways to Integrate ResearchQuest into Your Classroom Now 1. 5 Ways to Integrate ResearchQuest into Your Classroom Now 1.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

So many important lessons were learned during the pandemic that can be used to not only improve our practice but also to pave the way for a brighter future. One important lesson learned was that face-to-face learning does not meet the needs of every child. Students and families win as they have on-demand access to resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, discover how high school education is shifting towards personalized learning. The Future of High School Education: Navigating the Shift to Personalized Learning High school – a time of excitement, curiosity, exploration and growth. Educational trends have been changing towards personalized learning approaches.

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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. Getting started with learning about Artificial Intelligence. And how can we get started today in our classrooms?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Whether delivered through lectures in college, direct instruction during K-12 education, or occasionally gleaned from textbooks and encyclopedias, it permeated every aspect of learning. I don't intend to undermine the value of content or curriculum; it serves as the foundation for progressing from basic to advanced learning levels.

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