EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

How K–12 Schools Can Get Started with Blended Learning. Blended learning classrooms often move seamlessly between online and offline activities, so don’t cancel those copier maintenance contracts quite yet. Blended learning has helped me become a more effective and efficient educator.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 8, 2021

As educators, we have the challenge and honor to teach a dynamic and unique group of students each time a class period begins. I realize that flexibility can feel a bit daunting, both in our design work and as we facilitate a learning experience. This shift in control demands that learners assume more responsibility for their learning.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Add a Dash of Professional Development to Your Blended-Learning Program. That technology includes HP and Lenovo laptops, tablets, G Suite for Education, NEC projectors , eBeam , Schoology learning management system, LanSchool classroom management software and Kajeet hotspots (for students to use at home).

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Unfortunately, there is a scarcity of information on this topic in the context of K-12 education. As I wrap my mind around the complexities of the concurrent classroom, I believe blended learning models can make this challenging situation more manageable. 1 Station Rotation Model.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

TCEA 2018: Small Steps Lead to Big Wins in Blended Learning. There are an ocean of possibilities with blended learning, so it’s best to dip your toes in the water rather than jumping in and drowning, according to an expert who spoke Feb. The Station Rotation Eases Teachers in to Blended Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How to Improve Google Classroom & Remote Learning Experiences with Kasey Bell Teaching online is challenging for many teachers. para Google Classroom is great, but as education standards evolve, there are a few things lacking. Sponsor: H?para

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Educators have been working valiantly to make either remote or hybrid learning work. These represent new methodologies for some, while others are now applying what they had already been doing to the current situation in the form of blended learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 17, 2020

Alice Keeler and Vicki Davis demo both sides of Google Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As so many of us schools are having to move quickly to Google Classroom, Alice Keeler sat down with me recently to do what we’re calling a “duo demo.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

One of the most popular shows of 2018 was with Tom Mullaney on Google Jamboard so we’ve updated it for 2021! In this show, Tom shows us how teachers are using Google Jamboard, why it is so popular, and how you can use it to teach. Google Jamboard 2021 – Hot Tips with Tom Mullaney. Let’s Jam! Blog: [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Use technology to drive authentic writing activities and project-based learning.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

I discovered that Google Calendar could replace my traditional paper planner and serve as my digital planner, providing a clear visual outline of my week, month, or even year. I was inspired to transform my Google Calendar into a digital planner after completing the Google Certification training. That was problematic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Some awesome changes have happened with Google Apps over summer 2021. In today's show, Eric Curts talks about Google Classroom, Google Docs, and other Google apps and what has happened that is new and cool and how these changes will help classrooms improve this school year. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Educators are stressed, worn-out, and constantly wondering when the pandemic will end. The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. Through it all, though, educators have risen to the occasion like never before.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 25, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Google Classroom has been the tool of choice for many schools. Check the blog post for more links to Kasey’s material on this important best practice for Google Classroom. Sponsor: My friend Kasey Bell writes the Shake Up Learning Blog.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

4 Ways for K–12 Administrators to Master Google Classroom. Educators face a constant challenge of organizing resources and time , both in the classroom and out. . More often than not, it’s the administrative workload that eats up a majority of an educator’s time. Here are four ways to put Google Classroom to work for you.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2017

Today Weston Kieschnick @wes_kieschnick helps us how to go bold school with blended learning. Old school plus blended learning = bold school. In today’s show, Weston Kieschnick talks about blended learning and old school teaching: The old school wisdom we should hold onto. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 4, 2020

Understandably, the focus is on online learning as that is a new and unfamiliar learning landscape for a lot of educators. As an advocate of blended learning, I want teachers to strive for a healthy balance of online and offline tasks as students engage in distance learning.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 26, 2022

As challenging as the last two years have been, they’ve presented a unique opportunity to reimagine the way teachers design and facilitate learning. . This course offers instructional coaches, administrators, TOSAs, and teacher leaders: A blended learning coaching framework to guide your work. Learn at your own pace!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 20, 2020

Dig into teaching practices with Google Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Google Classroom is a tool that can help build relationships between students and teachers. Sponsor: Discovery Education Today’s podcast is sponsored by Discovery Education. Join in today!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 18, 2020

Kate Baker with Vicki Davis From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Blended learning and distance learning will be different this fall. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. How do you use video effectively? Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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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. Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. Learn more here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter If you’re using the Google Suite for Education, Google App Scripts can save you time. Go to coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol to learn more and sign up for this free webinar on classroom management. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

Kasey Bell teaches us eight great ways to use Google Slides. From stop motion to video controls and cool add-ins for formative assessment and graphics, learn about this Swiss Army Knife of Google tools – Google Slides. Kasey Bell’s Google Certification courses are open for enrollment from May 28 until June 10, 2018.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education has created a collection of Core Thinking Routines as part of their Visible Thinking Project. Given that many teachers are working with students online, at least part-time, I created the Google Slide decks below for teachers to copy and use in an online learning scenario.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2022

Google is rolling out a handy new tool for Workspace admins who use Google Meet to keep in touch with staff. You Can No Longer Fake a Bad Connection to Get Out of Google Meet Calls" Android Police. It comes to Google Meet now. I do hope these stats will be helpful for those using Google Meet for distance learning.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The post The Balanced Educator: How to Balance Blended Learning, Digital Safety, and Save Your Sanity appeared first on Shake Up Learning. We wear so many hats—educator, counselor, tech support, nurse, you name it. Guidance on how to balance blended learning with student screen time.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? Despite the challenges associated with this moment in education, technology is rapidly evolving to allow students more opportunities to engage in social learning spaces online. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 25, 2020

I think it’s likely that schools will begin the year online or adopt a blended learning model that allows for fewer students on campus at one time. Either way, it will be helpful for teachers to know what worked well for students during this time of distance learning and what didn’t work.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Over the past couple of months, I have written extensively on the topic of remote learning. As I continually work with more and more districts and schools on an ongoing basis, ideas keep percolating in my mind as to the pedagogically-sound strategies that educators can use now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2021

As I review that article, all of the formative abilities from history to math and every subject are still there but now you have more making Screencastify an essential blended learning and flipped classroom tool that is easy and fast. This post takes a dive into five new features of Screencastify every educator should know.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers. During a planning call prior, I was asked to work with special education, math, and reading teachers in particular.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Use technology to drive authentic writing activities and project-based learning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . There is no doubt that the marriage of online and physical classroom experiences is a boon for K–12 educators and students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). Blended Learning. Elementary Math.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2020

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Integrate and adapt blogs, wikis, Twitter, and Google Hangouts to collaborate and share. Create an inclusive learning environment in the classroom. Integrate and adapt blogs, wikis, Twitter, and Google Hangouts to collaborate and share. INTASC 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 16, 2020

The past couple of months have been challenging for educators, to say the least. However, in the midst of it all, there have been opportunities to take a critical lens to practice in the efforts to effectively pivot to a remote world and successfully implement hybrid learning models in the near term.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. Blended learning is not new.

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