Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2022

One of our Ask a Tech Teacher crew has organized the basics on how to teach Venn Diagrams to elementary-age students: What is a Venn Diagram. How to make it clear to elementary students (get crafty). How to Teach Venn Diagrams to Elementary School Students. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Get Crafty.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2020

For synchronous classrooms From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In addition to a learning management system (LMS), students need to know how to learn in an online synchronous classroom. In the video, I’ve outlined how this works in my classroom. How do they engage?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How I teach students to be effective learners in an online classroom. This episode is an audio version of my presentation to students about how to be effective learners in an online classroom. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Video and Infographic From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers are moving from face to face classrooms to online classrooms quickly. Check out their free 3-hour micro course, Launching Online Learning. Top online course designers who have also taught face to face tell us how.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

To achieve this goal, we must first examine the foundational elements that lead to successful teaching and learning, whether the environment is remote or hybrid. Regardless of the terminology used, these represent more personalized pathways that focus on student agency leading to empowerment and more ownership of the learning experience.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Rebekah Dyer helps us understand how to reach all learners From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As students with learning differences are put into general classroom spaces, many teachers have misconceptions about including these special students in their classrooms.

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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. Read more: Authentic learning and edtech: A match made in heaven.

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Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

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. To help ensure students stay on their learning path, educators across PUSD rely on Hpara.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. My experience in this area began over three years ago, thanks to having the opportunity to coach teachers and administrators at Wells Elementary School. Ownership of learning shouldn’t just be for students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to learn this fall, we need to consider some teaching best practices. Listen to Dawn Stansbury Talk About Ideas to Return to Learn This Fall Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Since I know how much my learners love Among Us , I did an internet search for its use in classroom settings. Here is the slide deck I used with my upper elementary gifted students: Here is the link to the presentation – [link] if you want to use it. You will need to make a copy if you want to use it as is or adapt it.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 21, 2021

I love visiting classrooms around the country to not only support but to see educators in action. In my opinion, I learn just as much, if not more, from them as they hopefully do from me. Recently I visited the district where I met with each school to visit classrooms and see how they were progressing with personalized learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We took our school from a physical school on a Friday to a distance learning campus by Monday. And the learning continues. They know how to do distance learning. Higher ed could learn some things, but we are specifically addressing K12.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2021

Students are returning to school and teachers and administrators know a learning gap is there. Never stop learning! Learn How to Help Kids Close the Learning Gap As They Return to School. Forest Service to putting out fires in the classroom, education was the last place that Rachael thought she’d end up.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

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. We talked to educator Alyssa Lyons about how to bring real-world skills to your classroom with some powerful curriculum.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Alana Stanton talks about what matters in the classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Each year, many educators select a word or two for the year. Listen to Alana Stanton Talk about Kindness and Grace in the Classroom Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 25, 2020

When teachers introduce tasks or assignments in the classroom, they often provide both text and verbal directions. Not only are audio and video instructions an excellent complement to text directions, but they can make students feel more connected to their teachers as they learn online. Insert Video Directions Into Google Slides.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Discover how to encourage creativity and self-expression in your classroom for all grades. Questions Answered in This Show: What are the best free writing apps for classrooms, including tools like Book Creator? Connect directly to Canva, personalize books, and ignite a love for writing in your classroom.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

But elementary school-age kids do have the natural curiosity, imagination, drive, and ability to come up with innovative ways to change the world for the better. ” ( Young Kids Need to Learn About Social Entrepreneurship ). .” ” ( Young Kids Need to Learn About Social Entrepreneurship ).

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

Sixteen types of games, Google Classroom and LMS compatibility and auto-grading From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This week, I began using Educaplay to make fun classroom learning games for my students. ABC classroom games from Educaplay are perfect for a comprehensive review.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 18, 2020

Kate Baker with Vicki Davis From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Blended learning and distance learning will be different this fall. Dig into flipping your classroom and how it looks when you teach effectively in an online classroom. How do you use video effectively?

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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 welcomed in schools?

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Waterford

AUGUST 22, 2023

However, it’s worth making time for fun student back-to-school activities in your elementary classroom. As an educator, you can use these 50 first day of school games, activities, and printables for elementary students to help your class get to know each other and find things they have in common. This or That? : with your class.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Entering the classroom for the first time, I was filled with hope and passion, believing I could make a positive difference. But very quickly, I learned that teaching in a Title I school, where a high percentage of low-income students face significant educational gaps , was far more challenging than I had anticipated.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Prior to the virus turning into a pandemic, school districts began to prepare, and others are now following suit with ways to provide instruction and learning for who knows how long. However, I do know one thing, and that is, there is no one right or wrong way to develop realistic strategies for remote learning. Thanks @E_Sheninger !

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive in!

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Over the past year, I have been blessed to support the Davis School District in Utah with their personalized learning initiative across the district. In a sense, I have had to model what these strategies look like in practice while empowering teachers and administrators to take more ownership of their own learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Over the past couple of months, I have written extensively on the topic of remote learning. Modeling on my part and active application on their end, make these learning experiences that much richer. Many readers have noticed that many of the strategies I have shared are also effective for face-to-face learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

There are right and wrong ways to work with our students and help them learn. We must be grounded in reality and equip ourselves with the knowledge of neuroscience, learning, and how we can best help kids move forward. 10 Ways to Move Forward: Learning Gaps, SEL, and Practical Tips to Take Your Classroom Further Post-Pandemic.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Teachers are designing learning experiences for a range of learning landscapes. And a growing number of teachers who began the year online are now shifting to the concurrent classroom where they are juggling the demands of teaching students both in class and online simultaneously. Others are teaching entirely online.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

Today, Dr. Desiree Alexander tackles three of those issues: distance learning, hybrid learning, and digital equity. She shares the WHO system for evaluating technology, tips for hybrid learning, and timeless principles for considering digital equity and relating to your students and colleagues in professional and respectful ways.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. As teachers, we need to constantly refresh and update topics to improve our distance learning skills.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? Click Here Sponsor Episode 804 - 10 Minute Teacher Podcast Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better What is Figjam? What is Figjam?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 17, 2020

Alice Keeler and Vicki Davis demo both sides of Google Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As so many of us schools are having to move quickly to Google Classroom, Alice Keeler sat down with me recently to do what we’re calling a “duo demo.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 16, 2022

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. He has practical ideas for understanding and using game-based learning in the classroom. We must reengage students!

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