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3 Things to Learn Over the Summer to Be Better at Distance or Blended Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 28, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Like it or not, blended learning is here to stay. Today, virtual trainer and Class Tech Tips guru Monica Burns talks about what we need to be learning over the summer so we can be healthier and more successful in the fall no matter what we face.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Learning EdTech Course

Blended Learning Best Practices During the Pandemic with Thomas Arnett

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Thomas Arnett talks about blended learning best practices. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. You can record, edit, and submit to students quickly as they can to you. Head over to screencastify.com today. Subscribe to the Show.

Blended Learning

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Embrace Flexibility with Universally Designed Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

JULY 8, 2021

Universally designing blended learning presents educators with the opportunity to transition from designing a single experience that is teacher-paced and teacher-led to a more flexible experience that gives the students more control over the pace and path. 1 Student-Paced, Free-Flow Station Rotation Lesson.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning UDL Learning Assessment

Blending with the Station Rotation Model

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

Blended learning is something that is near and dear to my heart. As I transitioned from the principalship to supporting districts and schools, I learned that blended learning was a powerful pedagogical strategy that could unleash students' potential while meeting their diverse needs.

Blended Learning

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How to Amplify Kindergarten and Elementary Voices

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter First-grade teacher Danielle Moore has worked with early elementary and kindergarten students as she helps them amplify their voice. Yes, young children have something to say to the world! Danielle shows us how. Tell your friends and plan your PD today!

Elementary

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Tic Tack Toe in the Blended Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

The other day I was conducting some learning walks with the administrative team at Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). Throughout the school year, I have been assisting them with digital pedagogy as it relates to blended learning and the use of flex spaces.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Classroom Elementary Secondary

The Station Rotation Model

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

Blended Learning Secondary Chromebook Groups

Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Both the math and reading sessions focused on how edtech could be used during independent work, formative assessment, and pedagogically-sound blended learning. This was then followed with strategies and tools for embedding tech that would assist with both differentiation of instruction and co-planning (virtually).

EdTech

EdTech Tools Khan Academy Educreations

eSpark: The FREE Differentiation Tool for Elementary Reading and Math

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

eSpark is a free no-prep solution that teachers of math and reading at the elementary level need to try. I recommend that Math and Language Arts teachers of elementary-aged students check out eSpark. eSpark Learning is a fun, free differentiated instruction app for elementary and kindergarten classrooms. What is a Quest?

Elementary

Elementary Tools Data Differentiated Instruction

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12?

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Blended Learning Learning Outcomes

A Glitch in the EdReform Matrix: The 2016 EdNext Poll on Blended Learning

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

Blended Learning Learning Analysis Strategy

Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. More than half of those surveyed teach in public schools (66 percent) and more than half are elementary school teachers (60 percent). ClassTag surveyed more than 1,200 U.S. However, the pedagogical tenets remain the same.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology

Open Badges in Elementary School

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

Elementary Digital Badges Twitter Company

10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa.

Online Learning

Online Learning Learning Elementary Course

6 Ways to Help Kids Learn Real-World Skills

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

And I just learned the other day that there is actually a whole TikTok series on learning about money. So we have courses, everything from the elementary level where it really intertwines how financial wellness and social-emotional skills are intertwined. This is one where it's blended learning in all the sense of the word.

Learning

Learning Course Elementary Resources

10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

Student Achievement Through Gamification and Game-Based Learning. 9 – Blended Learning After we return to our face to face classrooms, it would be a wise move to keep our blended learning classrooms operational. The course on Designing Blended Learning for Student Engagement and Achievement can help you.

Course

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A Glitch in the EdReform Matrix: The 2016 EdNext Poll on Blended Learning

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

Blended Learning Learning Analysis Technology

Lessons from My Classroom: What Works, What Doesn’t and What I’m Doing Now

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “ sponsored podcast episode.” Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

Classroom

Classroom Blended Learning STEM Tools

How to Get the Most Out of Google Apps Now with Eric Curts

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

Google

Google How To Company Training

FREE Webinar: 11 Reasons to Love Lumio

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Powerful manipulatives for phonics, math and more (Elementary and kindergarten teachers will love this). The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. How you can edit on the fly (even after you've started delivering a lesson with students).

Elementary

Elementary Company Libraries Assessment

365 Inclusive Learning Strategies to Help Every Child

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. ” The post 365 Inclusive Learning Strategies to Help Every Child appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

Strategy

Strategy UDL Learning EdTech

Innovative Science Teaching in Grades 6-12

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Creating Elementary Portfolios with SeeSaw. Seesaw in the Elementary Music Classroom with Amy Burns. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Stream by clicking here. Merge Cubes ( Merge Cube Mania in Middle School ).

Game-Based Learning

Game-Based Learning Differentiated Instruction Gamification Elementary

Lumio: Making Review and Practice Easy

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

In particular, math teachers and elementary teachers will love the manipulatives that you can adapt for your own lessons. . References. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. I think Lumio belongs in everyone’s toolkit. Conrad, R.

Libraries

Libraries Assessment Tools Google

How to Use Google’s Free Applied Digital Skills Curriculum

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 26, 2021

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

How To

How To Google Company Twitter

Eduprotocols for Littles with Jon Corippo #kinderchat

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Eduprotocols for kindergarten and early elementary with the book’s co-author Jon Corippo. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Then, it becomes about the content and not the tools.

Differentiated Instruction

Differentiated Instruction iPad Tablets Company

5 Ideas for Technology Stations

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology. It helps give them a frame of reference. These apps will work for all ages of students and subjects. Vicki: Oh, fun!

Technology

Technology Elementary Blended Learning Chromebook

A Look Back at 2020 Teaching What It Means for 2021

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 21, 2021

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

Company

Company Online Learning Course Twitter

Rebound: How Do Schools Bounce Back after the Pandemic?

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

Company

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Google Jamboard 2021 with Tom Mullaney

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

Google

Google Facebook Company Twitter

8 Ways to Teach Financial Literacy

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

Look at the SaveUp Course Free from EVERFI Length of course: 4 lessons taking 10 minutes each Grades: 6-8 Curriculum Guide (PDF) Resource #8 Library of Resources for High School, Middle School, and Elementary School EVERFI has many more resources on its financial resources page.

Course

Course Data Resources Company

How to Give Teachers Choice in Professional Development

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2019

Meredith Akers – Bio As Submitted Meredith Akers is an Elementary Principal who believes that the best way to help others grow is to build relationships, offer support, serve, love, and be transparent about how she is working to grow herself. I think this is important advice we can use. Please share what you’re doing!

How To

How To Twitter Course Company

Save Time Digitizing Your Worksheets with TeacherMade

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In Conclusion TeacherMade works for all ages, whether you’re teaching shapes in elementary school or testing your students’ knowledge of algebra equations. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

Tools

Tools Company How To Classroom

IT Coaches Leading Change in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 7, 2018

Working with that group, I really found my tribe, and I really worked to explore and expand myself in a leadership role and helping other teachers in other districts build their own blended-learning capacities. So I think I developed myself as a leader through some of my external pieces.

Classroom

Classroom Blended Learning Company Twitter

SEL Spotlight: Dr. Marc Brackett – How Kids Learn Right Now

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection : This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

Learning

Learning Company Training System

How to Make Classroom Games with Easy, Awesome Educaplay

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

While any subjects can use these games, there are many matching columns games already made for kindergarten teachers as you help students understand sounds and learn to read, like the “Qu” matching columns game shown below. Tip #12: Use Matching Column Games to Reinforce Letters and Letter Sounds.

How To

How To Classroom Google LMS

What’s Hot (and Not) in Google Classroom with Alice Keeler

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 20, 2020

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

Google

Google Classroom STEM Company

The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

00:01:25:09 – 00:01:50:19 Debbie Tannenbaum This is my 25th year in education, my sixth year as a tech coach, and during my first year as a tech coach, I'm in elementary school. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

eBook

eBook Tools iPad Elementary

End of Year Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2020

If for example, you’re a math teacher, you may refer students struggling to grasp the Pythagorean Theorem to view Khan Academy videos so that they can catch up with the rest of the class. Here’s a great question I got from Sandy: I am a computer teacher for Elementary as well as for preschoolers…ages 3 and 4. Networking.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy Digital Citizenship eBook Blended Learning

5 Ways To Bring SEL Into Edtech Classroom Use

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Education Leader Microsoft Education Microsoft Corporation, USA | marksp@microsoft.com Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

EdTech

EdTech Moodle Classroom Microsoft

What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

00;10;02;16 – 00;10;16;14 Jon Bergmann But I also know an entire elementary school that's done this entire thing and everybody's doing mastery in every subject at the school. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

Handbook

Handbook Flipped Classroom Learning Competency Based Learning

Legends of Learning: The Game-Based Science Platform for Grades 3-8

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2018

Select the Standard and Start Playing (and Learning!). In Legends of Learning, it is simple for teachers to select the standard and find games that they can add to student playlists. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

Learning

Learning Elementary Company Examples

Empower Your Students: Tips to Teach Financial Literacy Like a Pro

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. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

Resources

Resources Tools Course Strategy

Excellent Free STEM Strategies from TGR Foundation and Discovery

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection : This is a “sponsored blog post.” Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

STEM

STEM Strategy Advocacy Course

After Early Results, Personalized Learning Is 'Quickly Becoming District-Wide' in Dallas

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Rogers Elementary School in Texas get an unusual introduction to technology. Personalized learning is core to the model at Rogers Elementary, and Kristen Watkins, director of the personalized learning program at Dallas Independent School District, says that exposing students to multiple devices is an intentional part of the school’s approach.

Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning Elementary Learning Case Study

3 Things to Learn Over the Summer to Be Better at Distance or Blended Learning

Blended Learning Best Practices During the Pandemic with Thomas Arnett

Trending Sources

Embrace Flexibility with Universally Designed Blended Learning

Blending with the Station Rotation Model

How to Amplify Kindergarten and Elementary Voices

Tic Tack Toe in the Blended Classroom

The Station Rotation Model

Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading

eSpark: The FREE Differentiation Tool for Elementary Reading and Math

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning

A Glitch in the EdReform Matrix: The 2016 EdNext Poll on Blended Learning

Remote Learning Teaching Tips

Open Badges in Elementary School

10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices

6 Ways to Help Kids Learn Real-World Skills

10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

A Glitch in the EdReform Matrix: The 2016 EdNext Poll on Blended Learning

Lessons from My Classroom: What Works, What Doesn’t and What I’m Doing Now

How to Get the Most Out of Google Apps Now with Eric Curts

FREE Webinar: 11 Reasons to Love Lumio

365 Inclusive Learning Strategies to Help Every Child

Innovative Science Teaching in Grades 6-12

Lumio: Making Review and Practice Easy

How to Use Google’s Free Applied Digital Skills Curriculum

Eduprotocols for Littles with Jon Corippo #kinderchat

5 Ideas for Technology Stations

A Look Back at 2020 Teaching What It Means for 2021

Rebound: How Do Schools Bounce Back after the Pandemic?

Google Jamboard 2021 with Tom Mullaney

8 Ways to Teach Financial Literacy

How to Give Teachers Choice in Professional Development

Save Time Digitizing Your Worksheets with TeacherMade

IT Coaches Leading Change in the Classroom

SEL Spotlight: Dr. Marc Brackett – How Kids Learn Right Now

How to Make Classroom Games with Easy, Awesome Educaplay

What’s Hot (and Not) in Google Classroom with Alice Keeler

The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

End of Year Activities

5 Ways To Bring SEL Into Edtech Classroom Use

What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

Legends of Learning: The Game-Based Science Platform for Grades 3-8

Empower Your Students: Tips to Teach Financial Literacy Like a Pro

Excellent Free STEM Strategies from TGR Foundation and Discovery

After Early Results, Personalized Learning Is 'Quickly Becoming District-Wide' in Dallas

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