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Classroom Tech Elevates Remote Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 9, 2022

For over two years, many schools, parents, students, and teachers have struggled with how to teach remotely, and then–when can we go back to in-person learning. For hundreds of years, that’s how it’s been done, but done right, remote learning is a winner. Creative Options for Remote Learning.

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Exploring Virtual Reality learning experiences in the classroom

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Finding ways to boost student engagement is important, and what I have found is that by using tools like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), we can immerse students in unique and personalized learning experiences. Virtual Reality learning experiences in the classroom and beyond.

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How to build a classroom escape room to spark curiosity in learning

Neo LMS

MAY 31, 2022

Are you looking for a new activity to challenge students to learn in a new way? ? However, there are many different methods that we can bring into our classroom to get students up and moving and more importantly, collaborating. . One of them is the classroom escape room activity! .

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Using AI in the Classroom: 5 Ways to Transform Learning & Teaching

ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

AI in the classroom is changing education in ways we once only dreamed of. No more endless grading or tedious planning—AI takes care of that, freeing you up to inspire creativity and curiosity through personalized learning experiences. This change isn’t off in the future—it’s already here, transforming classrooms right now.

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The Opportunities to Have Disruptive Thinking in the Classroom with Eric Sheninger

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Thought Leader Eric Sheninger has a challenge for us today about what we can learn from the pandemic and the opportunities we have to use disruptive thinking in the classroom for the good of our students. Blog: [link]. Subscribe to the Show.

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How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Paolo Tolomeo gets kids excited about learning math and language arts by sailing the 7 seas. Learn how it does it, how he keeps on track with lessons, and how to avoid common mistakes when adding gamification to your classroom.

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6 Classroom resources that help students become digital citizens

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

With so much use of technology, especially during the past school year, we need to make sure that we are helping students to build digital citizenship skills in our classrooms. Helping students learn to safely navigate what has become a highly digital world is something that we are all responsible for. Common Sense Education.

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Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management

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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Hero at the Classroom Door

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Kindness. Things that don't happen much to any of us, but when they happen, they can be a big deal and significantly impact our ability to be present, be engaged, and learn. We need more of it in the world today. Just meeting needs. All those things.

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Self-Regulation in the Personalized Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2023

One of the best and most gratifying aspects of my job is getting into classrooms and providing feedback to leaders, who, in turn, help their teachers grow. Most of my blog ideas materialize during these times of bliss. Here is what she provided: In a self-paced classroom, it's essential to help students manage their time.

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Getting started with STEM in your classroom!

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

To best prepare students, we need to find opportunities for them to learn about STEM and can do so at any grade level or in any content area. When students experience STEM learning, there are many benefits beyond the skills they build in STEM. How to get started with STEM in your classroom.

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How edtech helps students demonstrate learning in more than one way

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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Fostering the development of SEL skills in your classroom

Neo LMS

AUGUST 10, 2021

Being prepared means access to various resources, including methods and tools to help students build social emotional learning (SEL) skills. For educators just getting started with SEL and looking for more information, I recommend exploring CASEL , the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, and their materials.

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AI in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit for Transformation

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2024

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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Podcast: Hero at the Classroom Door

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Imagine standing at the doorway of possibility, where every greeting and every look holds the potential to uplift a child's spirit. Subscribe to the Show Transcript This episode is adapted from Hero at the Classroom door , a blog post.

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4 Entrepreneurial Mindset Secrets Every Teacher Needs to Empower Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 23, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The entrepreneurial spirit isn't confined to the world of business – it can thrive in every classroom, every day. It aligns seamlessly with dynamic project-based learning and captivates students through engaging classroom projects.

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Universal Design for Learning: What is it? Why use?

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Today, we offer one more: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) What is UDL Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences that can accommodate individual learning differences. It is based on the idea that no one-size-fits-all.

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Troubleshooting the Flipped Classroom: Dealing with Unprepared Students

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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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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Getting started with learning about Artificial Intelligence

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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10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post will give some recommendations about what you need to do to feel rejuvenated and point to some courses that will help you do that. Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. Personal interests engage students in learning.

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Creating more interactive learning spaces in the new school year

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

At the start of a new school year, especially with some unknowns when it comes to whether we will be full in-person or shifting between learning environments, having various tools available as educators is necessary. Read more: Fostering the development of SEL skills in your classroom. Here are seven tools to explore in the new year.

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The Sound Of The Future: My Experience Piloting ChatGPT Voice In The Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators constantly seek new ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences. Recently, I introduced voice interactions with ChatGPT in my classroom using a Custom GPT that I made. Yet, I still felt like something was missing.

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Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is Figjam? Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? Figjam: How Do You Use Figjam in the Classroom Today. What is Figjam?

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A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom — a Video

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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SEL Games: Learning Life Skills Through Games

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The harsh reality of classroom life is that students and teachers both report lower motivation and morale right now. SEL games can help you teach social-emotional learning skills and life skills. Check out 16 links for game-based learning resources.

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Generative AI, Chat GPT, and Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So, I’ve spent this week looking at and testing many AI tools. When People Fail: Will The Integrity Gap Cause a Learning Gap? Ethical students will be able to learn better and faster than ever. So, the training data is older. And so are we.

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8 Important Generative AI Use Cases in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Perspectives as a classroom teacher.

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12 AR Apps and Tips for Awesome Classrooms with Jaime Donally

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Using your smartphone, you can now scan a human. In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, I speak with AR expert Jaime Donally about practical ways to use augmented reality in the classroom. Links added by author.

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57+ Kindergarten Websites That Tie into Classroom Lessons

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you a middle school science teacher looking to ignite your students' curiosity? Research Quest sponsored this blog post. 5 Ways to Integrate ResearchQuest into Your Classroom Now 1. And the best part? All opinions are my own.

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6 Ways to Help Kids Learn Real-World Skills

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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. All opinions are my own. FutureSmart.

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Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month on my writer’s blog, WordDreams : Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading.

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Understanding Teacher Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This cloud reflects the actions or physical manifestations of engagement, such as learning, interest, participation, focus, attention, and curiosity. I’ll be opening registration for cohort 2 of my Blended Learning Coaching Course in January! .” Below is the wordcloud created from their responses.

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The Role of Phosphorus Properties in Sustainable Technology for Classrooms

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Role of Phosphorus Properties in Sustainable Technology for Classrooms When you think about how to educate the next generation, what do you hope to see? A school classroom of the future, one equipped with technology for students to learn and grow, is also designed to be sustainable.

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6 Ways to Make Classroom Typing Fun

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2023

Students used to learn typing in high school, as a skill. Now, it’s a tool for learning. So much of what we ask students to do on the way to authentic learning requires typing. Most teachers roll out typing with a graduated program like Type to Learn. Using keyboarding is the most effective way to learn it.

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

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms.

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High School and Personalized Learning

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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Removing Barriers with UDL and Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Recently, a teacher posted a comment to my blog lamenting that direct instruction consumed much of the class period. 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. This is not unusual.

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How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students can build apps and collaboration skills at the same time. Today's episode features my friend Alefiya Master, the CEO of MAD-Learn, and the sponsor of today's show. When people ask me my favorite App-building tool, I always say MAD-Learn.

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From Challenge to Triumph: The Learning Pit Concept Explained

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students.

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Personalized Mastery-Based Learning: How to Guide

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode you'll learn about a whole school that moved to personalized mastery-based learning and then you'll meet three teachers from around the US who are implementing this in their classrooms.

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The Neuroscience of Surprise and How It Improves Learning?

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Surprise can increase learning and change the lives of our students in positive ways. The Johns Hopkins’ article, The Element of Surprise Helps Babies Learn Significantly Better , points to a phenomenon that impacts all ages. Rousell, M.

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Classroom Tech Elevates Remote Learning

Exploring Virtual Reality learning experiences in the classroom

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How to build a classroom escape room to spark curiosity in learning

Using AI in the Classroom: 5 Ways to Transform Learning & Teaching

The Opportunities to Have Disruptive Thinking in the Classroom with Eric Sheninger

How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning

6 Classroom resources that help students become digital citizens

Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management

Hero at the Classroom Door

Self-Regulation in the Personalized Classroom

Getting started with STEM in your classroom!

How edtech helps students demonstrate learning in more than one way

Fostering the development of SEL skills in your classroom

AI in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit for Transformation

Podcast: Hero at the Classroom Door

4 Entrepreneurial Mindset Secrets Every Teacher Needs to Empower Learning

Universal Design for Learning: What is it? Why use?

Troubleshooting the Flipped Classroom: Dealing with Unprepared Students

AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

Getting started with learning about Artificial Intelligence

10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer

Creating more interactive learning spaces in the new school year

The Sound Of The Future: My Experience Piloting ChatGPT Voice In The Classroom

Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better

A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom — a Video

SEL Games: Learning Life Skills Through Games

Generative AI, Chat GPT, and Learning

8 Important Generative AI Use Cases in the Classroom

12 AR Apps and Tips for Awesome Classrooms with Jaime Donally

57+ Kindergarten Websites That Tie into Classroom Lessons

Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

6 Ways to Help Kids Learn Real-World Skills

Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

Understanding Teacher Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

The Role of Phosphorus Properties in Sustainable Technology for Classrooms

6 Ways to Make Classroom Typing Fun

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

High School and Personalized Learning

Removing Barriers with UDL and Blended Learning

How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

From Challenge to Triumph: The Learning Pit Concept Explained

Personalized Mastery-Based Learning: How to Guide

The Neuroscience of Surprise and How It Improves Learning?

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