The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2018

Some elementary classrooms are using self-directed badges for competency acquisition by students. Open Badges in Elementary School. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Amy Cooper, who’s at an elementary school in Minnesota. And Amy, you’re working with digital badges or open badges in elementary school. Date: April 17, 2018.

Elementary 325

Elementary Digital Badges Twitter Company 325

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. It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. To be considered a blended learning model, at least one station must be an online learning station.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Secondary Chromebook Groups 535

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

With free financial literacy courses for high school and middle school, social-emotional learning, and digital literacy classes, today we highlight six ways you can help students learn real-world skills. Today’s show features six ideas for courses with this in mind and is sponsored by Everfi. Other Courses You May Like.

Learning 535

Learning Course Elementary Resources 535

Doug Levin

AUGUST 30, 2016

Presumably, this ideal dosage of the ‘blended learning’ intervention would be sufficient to reliably generate positive learning outcomes for typical students in typical schools when compared to the alternative: traditional classroom practice not involving the use of computers.

Blended Learning 240

Blended Learning Learning Analysis Strategy 240

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Top online course designers who have also taught face to face tell us how. Advancement Courses sponsored this webinar. Check out their free 3-hour micro course, Launching Online Learning. I recommend Advancement Courses for online teacher professional development with over 280 courses.

Online Learning 545

Online Learning Learning Elementary Course 545

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. Take the course, Designing for Online Learning which is free. The course that starts today is full but they’ll teach it again starting next Monday. Boomwriter is a free writing app but of course, you can use Google Docs too.

Resources 546

Resources Adobe Social Media Blended Learning 546

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

CodaKid is a learning platform for students ages 7-14. Also available are online courses that include Minecraft and Roblox. Some of the options include basic coding through Blockly and other more advanced topics such as learning to code using Python. Code with Google. Kubo coding. Wrapping up.

Tools 540

Tools STEM Robotics iPhone 540

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

All classes follow an easy-to-use course design: establish goals–what students will learn by the end of the class. provide a clear module-based learning path culminating in a ready to use action plan. Elementary Math. Blended Learning. Transforming Traditional Classroom Lessons to Online Learning.

Education 448

Education Learning UDL Course 448

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Modern Classrooms Project will help you bring engaging, exciting teaching to your classroom with their free online course and community. Subscribe to the Show This week's sponsor: Modern Classrooms Modern Classrooms will help you teach better today!

Classroom 467

Classroom Blended Learning STEM Tools 467

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

This is pretty rare in the courses I’ve seen. Additionally, students practice real-world scenarios in these seven units as they learn about financial literacy. A two-year nationwide survey of 2,500 students taking the course showed knowledge gains in 90% of the students taking this free course.

Course 491

Course Data Resources Company 491

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

Three years ago, with the help of the education agency the Grant Wood Area Education Agency (GWAEA), Iowa rolled out its initiative to implement blended learning as a model for the state. In a competency based system, students advance upon proficiency and receive rapid differentiated support based on their individual learning needs.

Blended Learning 149

Blended Learning Learning Training Professional Learning 149

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In order to address these equity concerns, the district is increasingly turning to technology--in particular, blended learning--to allow all students to succeed. Embracing Blended Learning. The districtwide shift towards blended learning began in 2015 when Erica Hartman was hired as Supervisor of Technology Integration.

Blended Learning 142

Blended Learning Learning Elementary Common Core 142

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

This doesn’t mean classroom walls have to be bare, of course, but educators should be mindful of the overall effect. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning programs like Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom can benefit K–12 education. Tap Tech Tools to Create a Learner-Friendly Digital Environment. by Jennifer Brown.

Accessibility 409

Accessibility Microsoft Learning Blended Learning 409

Doug Levin

AUGUST 30, 2016

Presumably, this ideal dosage of the ‘blended learning’ intervention would be sufficient to reliably generate positive learning outcomes for typical students in typical schools when compared to the alternative: traditional classroom practice not involving the use of computers.

Blended Learning 150

Blended Learning Learning Analysis Technology 150

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 23, 2018

Sponsored by Advancement Courses From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So, if you’re passionate about learning and want your courses to mean something, Advancement Courses could be a great fit for you. Sponsored by Advancement Courses. Kindness: Can It Be Taught?

Course 211

Course Company Study Examples 211

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2019

In February 2016, the Christensen Institute debuted the Blended Learning Universe (BLU)—an online hub of blended learning resources—in response to more and more schools across the U.S. implementing a blended-learning strategy for students. Blended learning is an exclusive approach.

Blended Learning 111

Blended Learning Learning Personalized Learning Trends 111

eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology, helping them start on the right foot is easier than ever – especially with online learning opportunities. But it doesn’t have to be.

Elementary 119

Elementary Blended Learning Online Learning Trends 119

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on blended learning’s role in the wake of the pandemic. education is building back stronger.”

Blended Learning 118

Blended Learning Classroom Digital Divide Flipped Classroom 118

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program. But it doesn’t have to be. But it doesn’t have to be.

Elementary 115

Elementary Blended Learning Guidelines Learning 115

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

Sponsor: Advancement Courses is sponsoring DonorChoose projects from August 18 – September 24. Remember that you can receive 20% off their online professional development courses with the code COOL20. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359.

Strategy 506

Strategy UDL Learning EdTech 506

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I’ll break it down by the idea, give a big-picture overview of the course and where I recommend that you integrate the lesson, the time it will take, and the grade level recommended for each lesson. EVERFI now has 35 courses used by over 60,000 educators and growing. EVERFI now has 35 courses used by over 60,000 educators and growing.

Course 465

Course Digital Citizenship Resources Company 465

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2019

Let’s give teachers choice in their professional development about what they learn. Of course, we all must continue to improve our craft of teaching and need to learn, but giving choice as to content can make professional development more relevant and helpful. Go to coolcatteacher.com/give to submit your project.

How To 346

How To Twitter Course Company 346

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 7, 2018

Deb Ramm helps us learn the techniques to help powerful improvement happen in classrooms. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and use the code COOL20 at checkout for 20% off any course. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

Classroom 286

Classroom Blended Learning Twitter Company 286

Neo LMS

APRIL 9, 2019

Of course applications such as these are probably too technical for younger students, however story maps remain an important tool assisting younger students to “map” out storylines, characters and places in a story. Read more: 4 Models of blended learning to implement in the classroom.

Classroom 325

Classroom Blended Learning Software Data 325

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

Sponsor: It’s a new year and time to plan your professional development with Advancement Courses. They offer over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas. And right now, you can save 20% off each course with the code COOL20 — that’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours.

Google 504

Google Facebook Twitter Company 504

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

In particular, math teachers and elementary teachers will love the manipulatives that you can adapt for your own lessons. . I also am glad that I can give students feedback in real-time or after class to help students learn. Reviewing course content requires that students reflect on the content.

Libraries 485

Libraries Assessment Tools Google 485

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The post Blended Learning Best Practices (with Catlin Tucker) – SULS085 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. This week, I’m chatting about Blended Learning best practices with the blended learning guru, Dr. Catlin Tucker. Watch this Quick Video to Learn How!

Blended Learning 101

Blended Learning Learning Online Learning Video 101

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 8, 2018

However, if a well-designed assessment is in place, then the natural course of action is to allow learners to select the best tool for the task. With that being said I do want to share a pretty cool and practical idea I stumbled upon during one of my coaching visits with Wells Elementary School. I thought this was a genius idea!

Mobility 189

Mobility Accessibility Blended Learning Technology 189

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

What does mastery look like in one of those courses, both of which we know are tough? The kid will come to class and then in the course of a week he has to do X number of things. Is there any low hanging fruit like a course or two that you think, yes, this is a pretty easy win. Jon Bergmann - Bio as Submitted.

Handbook 509

Handbook Flipped Classroom Learning Competency Based Learning 509

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 21, 2021

Pamela is the author of the book, “ Like No Other School Year: 2020, COVID-19 and the Growth of Online Learning. ” Sponsor: It’s a new year and time to plan your professional development with Advancement Courses. They offer over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas.

Company 488

Company Online Learning Course Twitter 488

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Free Virtual Learning Environments. Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students. Students can respond to each other’s work and.

Moodle 329

Moodle Digital Badges Classroom Edmodo 329

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

Dr. Kristen Mattson, author of Digital Citizenship in Action talks about how they’ve integrated digital citizenship into all of their courses at her school and how you can too. Kristen: I think one of the things I’ve been most excited about this year is what’s happening in our government courses. It was a pilot course this year.

Digital Citizenship 292

Digital Citizenship Education Future Ready Course 292

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2019

Achievement can undoubtedly fall into one of these categories, but there is so much more to learning and kids than a score. When it comes to innovation, I see digital leadership and blended learning as two of many ideas, concepts, or strategies where there is research and evidence to support these innovative practices.

Tools 340

Tools Robotics Outcomes Company 340

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2023

Meet the Money Monsters stories introduce elementary aged students to ideas, habits, and activities that they'll need as you grow up and start to manage money. His course, Self Help Homework Hacks << [link] >>, allows students ages 13-22 to learn research-backed homework hacks and independent learning strategies.

Resources 487

Resources Tools Course Strategy 487

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

The new ( Re)Defining STEM learning module from TGR Foundation and Discovery Education is the first of several courses to support educators to integrate STEM in new and powerful ways. Every STEM educator should take a look at these resources and integrate them into their blended or online learning environment.

STEM 425

STEM Strategy Advocacy Course 425

The Hechinger Report

MAY 12, 2014

If you’ve attended a major education conference this year or follow education trends, you’ve likely heard a phrase that is creating great excitement: blended learning. Blended learning classrooms look different: instead of a teacher lecturing in front, you might see students wearing headsets and looking intently at computer screens.

Blended Learning 94

Blended Learning Learning Survey Industry 94

Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2020

It turns out young adolescents are extremely capable of engaging in self-paced, blended learning. Similar to the flipped classroom, the model is an approach based on blended learning, self-paced instruction, and mastery-based grading. In fact, the traditional way of teaching was what wasn’t working for us.

Classroom 218

Classroom Blended Learning Flipped Classroom Course 218