The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 28, 2025

Recording, Camera Selection, Editing with Text to Video I used Riverside to record which has text editing (a feature that is AI-based although I made every edit – you just edit the text and it makes the cuts in the video for me. The post AI in Education: Friend or Foe?

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Using video for learning in the classroom has been around for decades, but with the growth of digital technology in recent years, the range of opportunities is now greater than ever before. These days, video resources are readily available online, and teachers can make use of them in a much more integrated way.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today's show, we talk to 15-year educator Randi Ahrndt about encouraging kids to get excited about writing as we discuss interactive writing strategies and one of the best free tools for teaching writing. Discover how to encourage creativity and self-expression in your classroom for all grades. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Warm-ups This video is from a series I taught for school districts. Responsive classroom activities can be adapted for technology use. Key Insights Technology Integration: Effectively using technology in education not only captivates students but also promotes a deeper understanding of the material.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 20, 2025

Keep reading for 5 reasons computer labs still matteror if you’re exploring ways to reimagine your space, check out ViewSonic Educations EdTech-rich 3D Campus for inspiration! Far from outdated, computer labs are being reimagined to support the kind of learning todays classrooms demand. Heres why they still matter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 29, 2025

In todays episode, Im joined by productivity expert Dr. Frank Buck to explore five free features of Evernote that still make it one of the best digital tools for educators. Whether you're a teacher with a busy classroom or an administrator handling walkthroughs and meetings, youll find real strategies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

link] Leverage Assistive Technology When it comes to leveraging assistive technology, you can truly transform the educational experience for students with special needs. Collaborate with special education professionals to tailor these tools to individual learning goals.

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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. They can pause, rewind, or rewatch a video.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

October has become the month where educators participate in events focused on digital citizenship. 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. Common Sense Education. Be Internet Awesome.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2025

In a world where Perplexity can give us so much, it can't give the perspective of an American teacher who is in the classroom and her observations on what is going on around us. So, I watched this video ( above) on YouTube about Image Generation on ChatGPT 4.5 This video gave me the content, but I'll be sharing in an upcoming video.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be blocked?

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There has always been technology in the classroom, even if it hasn’t always been welcome. Take a brief look at the history of technology’s uneasy relationship with education. Then see some common modern additions to the classroom ranging from computers to smartphones. There has always been technology in the classroom.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Learn how to bring Google Slides Animations into your classroom by using Star Wars as an introductory lesson. The post Create your own Star Wars Movies using Google Slides Animation Videos appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 10, 2021

As educators have seen, especially during this past school year, it has become increasingly important to focus on the mental health and wellness of our students. SEL has become an area of focus for many educators, and in recent conferences, there were more sessions focused on SEL than in the past. Why SEL matters.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Generative AI is all anyone in education talks about anymore so the Ask a Tech Teacher team wanted to provide a collection of tips for using AI as a tutor. How to Leverage AI Tutors for Effective Learning: Tips for Parents, Educators, and Students AI tutors transform learning. They generate instant feedback and personalized lessons.

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Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

Almost 2,000 are English language learners and over 2,200 are in the Special Education program. To help all students focus and succeed during digital learning, PUSD adopted Hparas classroom management solution ten years ago. The district is 1:1 Chromebooks, and learners are online for classroom activities day to day.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 31, 2025

Interactive presentations aren’t just a nice-to-havethey should be your go-to approach in the classroom. Try the tips belowor check out ViewSonic Education Solutions to bring your presentations to life with powerful, easy-to-use EdTech. Lets be honest: nobody gets excited about sitting through a dry, teacher-centered lecture.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Dawne Beck to discuss honest, practical strategies for teaching writing in todays AI-driven classroom. In today's show we'll talk about ELA teaching in the writing classroom. Key Takeaways for Teachers: Move writing instruction into the classroom where you can guide the process. Listen to the Show Stream by clicking here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2025

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogythe tech topics most important to your teachingas well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

For educators, this might not come as welcome news. After all, one of the hottest topics in edtech these days is the growing practice of banning smartphones in schools, after teachers have reported that the devices distract students from classroom activities and socializing in person with others. Cheating Glasses?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2024

Differentiate This video is from a series I taught for school districts. How do you teach the hard to teach class?

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The use of augmented and virtual reality has increased in K-12 and Higher Ed, especially during the past two years, as educators have sought new ways to facilitate learning and give students the chance to connect more with the content. Virtual Reality learning experiences in the classroom and beyond. Google AR/VR.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. While confiscating or removing them from the classroom is one approach, it might not always be the most effective. Continue reading to learn how mobile learning can benefit education in and out of the classroom. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial intelligence is the top conversation among educators everywhere. It was truly a thrill for me, as a classroom teacher, for Lydia Smyers, the Vice President of US Education for Microsoft, to sit down with me at ISTE. Let's do this!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Inclusion is essential for special education (SPED) because it promotes the social and academic development of students with disabilities, fosters a sense of belonging, and prepares them for life outside of school. Collaboration among educators, positive behavior support, and peer interactions are crucial.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

As the landscape of education continues to evolve in response to global disruptions and digital advancements, blended learning models have surged in popularity. However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In the demanding world of education, self-care for teachers is more crucial than ever. Mindfulness in education, educator mental health, and gratitude practice for teachers are powerful strategies that can transform the teaching experience.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adobe Express in their classrooms. Collaboratively edit video, graphics, and more 13:42 Tip 9.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 3, 2025

Whether youre a parent worried about your childs constant attachment to their phone or a teacher managing the disruption devices can cause in the classroom, this episode is for you. A balanced perspective on the debate over cell phone bans in schools and what might work best for your classroom or district.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

Allowing students to create videos to showcase their learning can more fully engage them in the lessons. While many of today’s digital natives come into the classroom knowing the basics of video creation, thanks to the medium’s popularity on social platforms, they often still need guidance from teachers to connect videography to learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Figjam is part of the Adobe Figma suite of tools and is free for educators and their students. Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? How do you set up a Figma/ Figjam education account? What is Figjam?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

On the 11th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on post-pandemic classroom technology. Its the number one recurring theme in conversations with educators at every level, from the classroom to the district office. EAB, 2023 ) Eighty percent of educators are worried about student engagement. Its not just anecdotal, either.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

A version of this post was originally published in Education Today , on August 31, 2021. The global pandemic has required many teachers, students, and parents to adjust to many changes in the education system — and do so quickly. Education technologies — or edtech — got a huge boost from a nice-to-have to a must-have.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2025

You know what time it is its the end of the week, and that means its time for your 10-minute edtech news briefing from a real classroom. Thats why I started sharing these weekly updates: to offer a classroom-grounded view of whats working, whats changing, and what needs our attention. Great for projects or classroom celebrations.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2024

The landscape of education is constantly evolving, and artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool for educators. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of. This flexibility extends to educators as well.

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