The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Isabella Liu is a science teacher in Hong Kong who is using technology with her grade 6-12 classrooms. I’ll be co-hosting a panel conversation on how I help kids learn how to personalize their own learning, how we can differentiate instruction, and we’ll have an “old fashioned” tool share at 2 pm in the room.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

Nicki Slaugh and I shared the following in Personalize : With station rotation–or centers, as they are often referred to at the elementary level–the overarching goal is to use valuable class time more effectively. Below is a visual that can help effectively establish station rotation in your classroom or school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. Because of this, educators have come to expect students to participate actively in the learning process and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to life. Why does it matter?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 10, 2017

However, there seems to be a bit of confusion as to what blended learning is or the conditions that have to be established for it to improve feedback, differentiate instruction and empower learners. The image below outlines some critical considerations when incorporating blended learning in the classroom or school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Eduprotocols for kindergarten and early elementary with the book’s co-author Jon Corippo. Motivating Teachers to Be Excellent in the K-2 Classroom. iPads to Differentiate Instruction in K-2 Classrooms. Then, it becomes about the content and not the tools. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

Google Forms are really my favorite tech tool,” said Brent Coley, principal of Alta Murrieta Elementary School (Calif.), When he worked at the middle school level, Coley said his staff had a lot of issues with students sticking gum on classroom furniture. Differentiate Instruction with Homework Feedback Forms.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform. Liberty Elementary School in Tulare, Calif.

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Hapara

JANUARY 13, 2025

This constant scramble, complicated by distractions within the classroom or online learning environment can lead to stress, missed deadlines, and ultimately, hinder academic achievement. How can educators empower students to take control of their learning journey while boosting classroom efficiency? Time management improves.

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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. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. Groups can be based on interest or ability to differentiate instruction.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Through a large-scale, multi-year, federal project focusing on early literacy, we were able to gather feedback from educators on how instruction has been going this school year. School leaders tackle an expanded set of duties—both instructional and non-instructional—to buoy teachers and families. .

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

This is not to say that a teacher using a variety of tools as part of daily instruction isn’t effective, but this is not blended learning. Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) is one of the best examples I have seen when it comes to effective blended learning at school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2022

Readlee has free accounts for teachers to use in their classrooms. Administrators can purchase licenses for their districts to aggregate reading data across classrooms, schools, and districts to support how students read verbally. Check out Readlee. First, let’s give an overview of Readlee. See tutorial video.). This is fantastic.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. Read on for digital citizenship activities you can use in elementary, middle school or high school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Use should be appropriate, tied to classroom content areas, and guided. Interactive, game-based lessons designed by experienced educators help you engage students at all grade levels and bring critical real-world skills like financial education, early literacy, character education, health & wellness, and more to your classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Click Here to Learn More This week's guest Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He's Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, Director of Get Your Lead On.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter “In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Jay Schroder, author of “ Teach From Your Best Self, A Guide to Thriving in the Classroom. That is what you get with Modern Classrooms so go to coolcatteacher.com/modern today and sign up.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

How to Differentiate Instruction in Elementary Math eSpark: The FREE Differentiation Tool for Elementary Reading. Thank you for listening. Related Episodes Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math Wolfram Alpha + ChatGPT = Amazing Math Teacher. 10 Ways to Use Defined Learning for Project-Based.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Because students across the district use Chromebooks for learning activities, educators need a digital classroom management solution. Supporting a diverse population of learners Joliet District 86 includes fifteen elementary schools, four junior high schools, one early childhood center and one alternative school, serving over 9,600 learners.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The other half still had to retake algebra in 10th grade, which is when they would have taken it anyway, but their test scores in 11th grade were higher than similar students who had learned math in a separate remedial classroom in ninth grade. Inside the classroom It’s hard to tell what might have been the key to success in this experiment.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

One of my favorites is from Kate Wagner, principal of Red Mill Elementary, who says, “ We are no longer teaching to the middle.” 4) Blog—Five Steps to Differentiated Instruction In this blog, we take a deep dive into differentiated instruction by laying out five steps to get you started. partner with us.

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. Being in an elementary classroom, it is hard to help students understand how their digital habits affect themselves and others. Differentiate between grade levels. para to their teachers.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The school visit demonstrated how they integrate culturally relevant pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and varied assessments to highlight Black brilliance in mathematics. Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School is a dynamic neighborhood school that uses technology predominately to redefine learning.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2014

How to Integrate MobyMax into your classroom: One of my favorite MobyMax features: it reads each question/problem/challenge for students so that your remedial or ESL students have an additional layer of support. Leave a comment below before December 15 about how you would put MobyMax to work in your classroom. Happy Monday!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This decision comes after the district’s trial subscription successfully helped teachers both within their classrooms before the pandemic and with remote learning that began in March. We were using Core5 in just six of our elementary schools prior to the pandemic,” said Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, assistant superintendent for Teaching and Learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 11, 2023

Shawn O’Neill is an experienced classroom teacher, curriculum designer, and presenter. She has spent over 24 years teaching in the elementary-level classroom and is currently a professor at Bridgewater State University, teaching in the Elementary Education Department.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 5, 2014

His insights have helped inspire and guide teachers in the effective use of social media in the classroom. Using a blog hits many important curriculum areas, such as differentiating instruction as well as meeting many Common Core Standards (see here & here for examples). Here''s how he does it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

But it’s also such and easy and simple invitation that all teachers can really do in their classrooms. How can teachers use this question in their classrooms? And my intention was really to share this lesson that really works for me in my classroom. I think it really has touched so many people because we can relate to it.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

There are many advantages to using digital textbooks in the K-12 classroom for schools and districts. You can also share specific texts with individual students or small groups to differentiate instruction and personalize learning. Learners will read about and discuss rules, decision-making and how to socialize in the classroom.

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User Generated Education

JULY 24, 2017

I work part-time with elementary learners – with gifted learners during the school year and teaching maker education camps during the summer. I have a three before me policy in my classrooms, but sometimes when I tell them to ask for help, they look at me like I am speaking another language. Teaching for mastery ).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

The company announced last week that it is offering elementary educators nationwide the unique opportunity to participate in the development of its latest product, Mystery Writing by Discovery Education , through a free, year-long trial. Classroom Focus : Initially, the writing curriculum is intended for classroom use.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

For instance, in an elementary science class, a teacher designing a unit focused on ecosystems can empower students by allowing them to choose an ecosystem they are genuinely interested in exploring. When students have a voice in their education, they become more engaged and invested in the process.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Districts around the country are enacting similar plans, and many start by deciding on what technology to use in the classroom. We spent nearly two years talking to stakeholders and developing our instructional and academic goals before considering what technology to purchase. At BCPS, we took a curriculum-first approach.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2017

But with so much happening in our individual classrooms, we teachers often don’t take our own good advice. Piedmont Elementary in Alabama, we decided to finally try it. We realized combining classes could help us integrate science and math standards, while team-teaching would allow us to differentiate instruction.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

We had to balance providing teachers time to prepare for 100 percent online instruction with the need to provide PD pertaining to specific areas like SEL, differentiated instruction and technology integration. OTIS really helped our teachers meet our district’s goals in using technology to deliver high quality instruction.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

Given that most older children and teens play digital games outside of school— according to one study , 99% of boys and 94% of girls aged 12 - 17 play at least 7-10 hours per week—it’s no surprise that game-based learning is proving to be an effective classroom tool. Our classrooms can too.

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