The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

In my opinion, this artisanal craft of “hooking in” or “engaging” our students into a topic is best captured in Dave Burgess’ best-selling book, Teach Like a Pirate. How Dave feels about leaving the classroom. What Dave would do differently if he was in the classroom now. Listen Now.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 15, 2019

Throughout the 2017-18 school year, DLP coaches worked with teachers to help them tackle classroom challenges by brainstorming innovative, technology-based strategies and providing personalized classroom support to the teacher throughout the implementation process.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 18, 2022

While most students have returned to in-person learning, many have remained in the online classroom. One of the biggest hurdles you can face as a teacher is keeping your students engaged and interested. So, what can you do to connect with students in the online classroom? Developing a strong relationship.

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Neo LMS

MAY 31, 2022

Students spend a large amount of their school day sitting in their seats and may have few opportunities to move and interact with their classmates. However, there are many different methods that we can bring into our classroom to get students up and moving and more importantly, collaborating. . Credit: Rachelle Dene Poth.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

On the 10th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on student engagement. Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention. These adaptations do not need to be complicated either.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2019

Connie Hamilton on Episode 495 To create a classroom culture of inquiry, we can follow these five techniques. Connie Hamilton, author of Hacking Questions: 11 Answers That Create a Culture of Inquiry in Your Classroom. To create a classroom culture of inquiry, we can follow these five techniques.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Classroom discussions can be one of the best ways to boost student engagement. As students discuss their perspectives with each other, they’ll not only solidify their understanding of a topic—they may learn to see it in a new light, too. Importance of Strong Classroom Discussions. Think-Pair-Share.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As we look ahead to teaching and learning post-pandemic, finding ways to put the joy back into learning will be crucial to help boost student engagement and motivation. Mixing education and entertainment in the classroom. Plus, it works for students of all ages. Video classes. Video is everywhere. Learning games.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Classrooms have come a long way since chalkboards, overhead projectors and film strips (remember those?). Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

This trend begs the question: How can we encourage our students to read both inside and outside the classroom? Below are strategies and resources I’ve used to cultivate a reading culture in my classroom. The Booklist Assignment is designed to help students select a book they’ll enjoy. Booklist Assignment.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2019

How Windows 10 Can Support New Classroom Growth. Teachers can easily create inclusive environments to help each student overcome challenges and succeed in the classroom. Feedback is an essential part of the learning process, allowing teachers to offer encouragement or steer students in the right direction.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

At the beginning of the school year, I find that by asking students to share their stories — either by creating an About Me or participating in some icebreakers — it helps build the essential relationships in our classrooms. We should offer some options that promote creativity, student engagement, and student choice.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2019

John Meehan on episode 546 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Student engagement! Today’s guest, John Meehan, shares inspiring stories that help us use amusement parks, mud runs, and escape rooms to inspire exciting lessons in our classroom. We need it!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community. Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar !

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The purpose of its videos, hands-on projects, and more is to spark student creativity, empower them to explore their own passions at their own pace. Students engage through tasks, projects, and peer interaction. Tract is available online which means inside and outside the classroom, anywhere the student is.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Long before AI, students found ways to get the answers: Ancient times: Socrates likely caught students whispering answers before an oral exam. Printed books: Students copied from the World Book Encyclopedia. But heres the real differenceSocrates could look a student in the eyes and know if they truly understood.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

How to Leverage AI Tutors for Effective Learning: Tips for Parents, Educators, and Students AI tutors transform learning. While they are powerful tools, they don’t replace traditional classroom instruction. Students, parents, and teachers must be proactive in using AI to maximize its benefits. The key lies in the balance.

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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. 5 Ways edtech helps students demonstrate learning.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Teachers are always looking for new strategies or digital tools that will help students better retain the content and promote student engagement and meaningful learning. I’m always adding to my growing list of ideas to try out with my own students. Book Creator.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 8, 2017

Today James Sturtevant @jamessturtevant helps us hack our classroom presentations. So, whether they are flipped or in person, you can have more engagement with these tools and ideas. We’re also giving away a copy of his book to a lucky winner, Hacking Engagement Again. And the whole… VICKI: Great book.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 4, 2020

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. Teachers can ask students to share their work in the stream in Google Classroom, in a shared Google Slide deck, on a Padlet Wall, or by recording a FlipGrid video reflection.

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Neo LMS

JULY 16, 2019

I used to sneak a library book during Chemistry and other classes that were less appealing to me. The truth is: I was not engaged in the classroom. How the 4Cs of education can help teachers improve classroom engagement. Teachers play an essential role in motivating students. Infographic]. Collaboration.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 2, 2021

As we prepare for spring, it is always good to have some new ideas to promote student engagement and foster more collaboration in the classroom. Read more: The pivotal role of edtech in the hybrid classroom. In what ways can I use digital tools to design more active learning experiences for my students?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

In the newest episode of The Balance , I chat with Ben Cogswell and Jenn Dean about their new book, EduProtocol Field Guide: Primary Edition. Ben has also been featured in The New York Times and has appeared on MSNBC for his work in his kindergarten classroom. Ben is a kindergarten teacher in Salinas, California. She has her M.A.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Student autonomy in the classroom is essential for efficient learning. Students need to be able to learn at their own pace to better grasp and retain information Self-paced, personalized learning allows them to gradually accumulate knowledge and competencies according to their needs and level. . Flipped classes.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Creating an inclusive classroom isn’t just a nice-to-haveit’s a must for any modern school. Its a place where every student, no matter their background or abilities, feels empowered to succeed. By weaving equity into the fabric of classroom design, we can create spaces where every student not only belongs but excels.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 21, 2024

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), “students who read books regularly not only show better reading skills but also perform better in subjects like mathematics and science” ( OECD, 2010 ). Encourage students to engage in simple science experiments at home using everyday materials.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

How can pulling feedback into the classroom help students develop confidence and improve their self-regulation skills? Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a teacher has to support students in achieving standards-aligned goals. Guides students in understanding their strengths as well as areas in need of improvement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2019

My Twitter friends, folks like @mrhowardedu and @Coachadamspe , gave me great suggestions on books to read that I want to share with you but first: A comment on the selections : I did get more suggestions than I could possibly list so I focused on books that were positive and uplifting rather than dark and foreboding. by Eric C.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 1, 2021

As a language teacher, I am always looking for new ideas or tools for my students to try in our classroom that enables them to create something more authentic and personalized. Here are five tools that promote creativity and can be used for many purposes with students — and teachers as well.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

As some of you may have realized by now, Dean Shareski and I have a new book out. Titled Different Schools for a Different World , it describes 6 key relevancy gaps between today’s schools and what students and society need from them: Information Literacy. Student Engagement. Making Learning Flow , John Spencer.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 13, 2022

In preparing students for the essential skills they need for the future, we have different methods and digital tools that we can bring into our classroom space. But what skills do students really need? . Educators might wonder how to build SEL activities into the classroom and whether it takes a lot of time. Genius hour.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 16, 2022

Learning never stops, whether engaged in professional development through conferences or online events, reading books, listening to podcasts, or exploring new ideas and reflecting. . Here are six ideas to try at the start of the year for some fun, to boost student engagement and for students to get to know each other and you.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

We know that every student is unique and has their own learning needs. That's why in this podcast, we'll explore various differentiated reading strategies that can be adapted to fit the needs of every student in your classroom. book that is new? Can teachers differentiate with more than thirty students in a class?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

Unfortunately, I worry that students internalize these moments and assume they are not good readers when they don’t understand a text. It’s also a useful model for teachers navigating the challenges of the concurrent classroom in which they are teaching students in class and online simultaneously.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Key points: Student engagement is key to an authentic learning experience It also allows students to develop the right attitude to approach learning See related article: 4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture When you think of education, what is the first thing that comes to mind?

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