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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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

As I transitioned from the principalship to supporting districts and schools, I learned that blended learning was a powerful pedagogical strategy that could unleash students' potential while meeting their diverse needs. Over the course of many years, my work with Wells Elementary School provided a foundation that I pull from to this very day.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

Years ago I brought board games into my classroom. The kids could remain on Google Meet while they played and discussed multiplayer games such as Among Us, Fortnite Creative mode (I couldn’t ethically agree to violent games in a classroom setting), Roblox, and Rocket League. As a kid growing up, I loved board games.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In most classrooms today, students are seen working together in small groups, perhaps in learning stations in the classroom, and taking a more active role in learning. After researching student engagement and motivation, mostly because I was having some challenges in my classroom two years ago, I decided to try new ideas.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2020

I hold a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, earned at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. During my years of working in elementary education, I spent time as a classroom teacher as well as a school leader, all with the Sioux City Community School District in Sioux City, Iowa.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Balancing Act: Cybersecurity in the Connected Classroom. With K–12 schools leveraging connected technologies to help improve student outcomes and boost classroom collaboration, effective cybersecurity is not optional. It’s essential to meet student expectations and to satisfy state regulations. The State of STEM Classrooms.

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2020

In order to prepare, we need to consider how this experience may have changed our students: How have elementary learners grown through this experience, and how do we as educators adapt to meet their new needs? Many parents at my elementary school have shared that their child uses technology better than they do.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! Let's continue this AI adventure together as we work to improve our classrooms and educate a successful generation for tomorrow. Someone explain that to me!)

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As a preschool teacher with five years of experience at Emerson Elementary School, I understand the challenges new educators face. As a preschool teacher with five years of experience at Emerson Elementary School, I understand the challenges new educators face. I have found the smart board very helpful in my classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Finally, we get the feedback that we need on apps for young children and meet content standards. Using Book Creator in the Elementary Classroom – T his is a FREE Resource great for K-4 educators looking for ways to use Book Creator in their classroom. Karen Lirenman – Bio as Submitted.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2024

I can still vividly recall the chaotic scene of introducing iPads into Kindergarten classrooms. Choose tools that offer customizable settings, allowing teachers to adjust the difficulty level and content to meet the needs of their students. What’s the Kindergarten version of the Hunger Games? Imagine that.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2021

In a previous post , I shared how members of the 4th-grade team at Red Cliffs Elementary School in the Juab School district collaborated to create a personalized experience that combined choice and data to differentiate. I also noticed Katie Murphy, the instructional coach, playing an active role in the classroom.

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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. There are free classroom accounts available for educators through Animoto. Elementari.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Digital Learning Collection has over 150 apps for kindergarten to second-grade classrooms. The Really Good Stuff team has curated the best apps in education for the K-2 to classroom — all in one place. The challenge for many K-2 to teachers who have tablets in their classroom is finding the right app. It is possible.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). Mixing education and entertainment in the classroom. So here are a few ideas on how you can use edtech to bring edutainment into the classroom and create a fun and inspiring learning experience for students: 1. Video classes.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

Teachers with math anxiety spend fewer hours teaching it in the classroom, so its important to end that cycle now, Robinson says. Huinker, who was once Robinsons instructor, argues that math-specific instructional coaches like Robinson are crucial, especially for elementary school students.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

New, 21st-century pedagogies that focus on interactive curricula and collaborative assignments require new classrooms and media spaces to match. As we know, technology is an essential part of any modern classroom. Consult Teachers on Classroom Needs. You want to ensure that it’s a place your community can take pride in.

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Waterford

JANUARY 30, 2020

13] If you can teach your students how to recognize and regulate their emotions, they’ll be better prepared to focus and reach their potential both inside and outside the classroom. Additionally, emotional intelligence involves using your emotions to plan and meet your goals.[5] instead of, “You shouldn’t have your phone out right now.”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Spokane Public Schools issued a new districtwide policy that bans the use of smartphones or smartwatches in classrooms during instructional time. This year, though, the vibe has changed. This year, though, the vibe has changed. But I think it's important to acknowledge.” What they end up teaching students, he argues, is more important.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Managing budgets, developing memos, attending meetings, responding to emails and phone calls, and other tasks also consumed a significant portion of my time. For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting. For example, elementary will conduct walks in secondary to provide feedback and vice versa.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Whether teachers or students are out of school, modern video devices can help classrooms meet in the virtual space. . At New Jersey’s Woodland Elementary School , one student’s determination to continue her education while she was sick transformed the way the school used videoconferencing tools in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 13, 2019

For over 30 years, Advancement Courses has been a leader in professional development, providing expertly-crafted, classroom-applicable courses to thousands of teachers across the country. He is a National Board Certified STEM educator at the elementary level, with a Master Degree in K-8 Education with a K-8 math endorsement.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Below is an overview of the benefits of using choice boards and the various types of boards you can design to meet a range of different objectives. Elementary teachers may use their board to encourage a deep dive into a holiday, season, or weather pattern. The Benefits of Choice Boards. Choice is a powerful motivator.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

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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. Students explaining their learning and how they were able to meet the outcomes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Hear Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s top iPad apps for the elementary classroom. Today’s Meet. Creating Elementary Portfolios with SeeSaw. As a classroom teacher, Monica used one-to-one technology to create engaging, standards-based lessons for students. I hope you enjoy this episode with Monica!

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

While sound instruction will always be needed in some form, meeting the needs of learners relies on other pedagogical pathways that veer away from all students consistently doing the same thing, at the same time, the same way. Below is a visual that can help effectively establish station rotation in your classroom or school.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2020

The Teaching Tolerance website has a collection of ready-to-use classroom lessons and resources that span a range of social justice topics and issues while prioritizing social-emotional learning. The resources are organized by: Early childhood/elementary Middle school/high school Black Lives Matter 13 Guiding Principles.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

And then also how was I going to work on goal setting and guidance for the teachers and for the students and also working with parents in helping the students to meet their goals as well. And the great thing about goals is that if you meet them and you want to add more, you can certainly do that. VICKI: 01:58. Absolutely do.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. We have one more reason– when you already have an online space for your classroom, it is a smaller step to teaching totally online when necessary. Whether you want to or not, go ahead and set up now. Learn more here. See this site.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Integrating technology into the classroom involves more than just adding gadgets and software; it’s about creating a dynamic learning environment where students are actively engaged and teachers can teach more effectively. Shepard Elementary School. Smith’s approach ensures that the technology chosen benefits the entire district.

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Waterford

JULY 7, 2022

You can encourage families to join your school’s family-teacher association or arrange virtual family-teacher meetings for families with transportation issues. Develop self-confidence and motivation in the classroom[3]. Have better social skills and classroom behavior. Have better social skills and classroom behavior.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2018

She also shares how she surveys student’s DNA (dreams, needs, and abilities) and a touching story about the impact this has on the classroom. Finally, we get the feedback that we need on apps for young children and meet content standards. iPads to Differentiate Instruction in Early Elementary Education. Read my review.)

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 18, 2021

On a typical day when I visit classrooms with principals in my partner districts across the country, both the building and district leaders receive a 1000-to-5000-word document laden with practical feedback. It warmed my heart when Amy Rhodes, the principal of Bevins Elementary, shared what she had recently implemented in regard to feedback.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

You can click on the links below to watch the recordings at any time, on any device. You can click on the links below to watch the recordings at any time, on any device. You can click on the links below to watch the recordings at any time, on any device. You can click on the links below to watch the recordings at any time, on any device.

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Waterford

JULY 6, 2020

You may already be familiar with parent involvement and engagement, or listening to and working with parents in the classroom. It means embracing the belief that all voices and perspectives are welcome in your classroom,[1] and intentionally providing space for those voices to be heard.

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