The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. The concept involves one classroom calling another.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? Instead, people use a digital calendar that automatically syncs life events across all of their digital devices. And then charge.

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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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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Since the beginning of formal education, teachers have been trying to accommodate all students in their classrooms to the best of their knowledge. Helping the slow-working students in your classroom. However, you can also use small rewards such as colored pencils or the chance to represent the class in school events or activities.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 25, 2021

I am so proud to introduce Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms: Preparing Students for Their Future which is now available on Amazon. In this book, my hope was to make a compelling case that the best way to do this is to create a disruptive thinking culture in the classroom and beyond. Learning is a process, not an event.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

These displays, which can be placed in classrooms, hallways and even stadiums, are multipurpose engagement and communication tools. Digital Signage Improves Campuswide Communication A rotating calendar of events,… Here are some of the ways they engage today’s K–12 students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2024

Today, we’ll discuss: How Laser Cutter Brings New Inspiration to the Classroom STEM education is the need of this modern era, which is why teachers look for some interesting ways to teach these subjects and skills. Special Events A laser machine is a blessing in special events.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

They can also be used to announce upcoming events or share holiday greetings. Canva’s templates share knowledge from a research project, clarify history, publish an event stream, or create a timeline of events. Fliers Fliers have long been a popular way to distil the important topic information into one concise page.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2023

What can you do to make things work better in the classroom with simple fixes? How The Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships Mastering cause-and-effect relationships in research is crucial for a student’s academic future and career. It’s the driving force behind all events.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2024

If you're doing collaborative projects and design in your classroom, you'll get practical ideas for how you can modify your projects to encourage collaboration and real-world learning. Alefiya and Vicki recount a memorable encounter at an ISTE event. Stream by clicking here. For more information, visit MAD-Learn's website.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2022

Too often, Earth Day events focus on massive worldwide apocalypses that students can have little impact on, events like the death of rainforests and the melting of glaciers. It’s Time to Make Your Classroom Paper-free. The consequences of too much plastic in the Earth’s oceans is coming home to roost. More on Ecology.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2021

If students are inspired to dig deeper than what is shown in the Tract learning path, you can have them research in the ways used in your school–online, classroom books, or something else. When the project is finished, students present it to classmates, maybe parents, as an evening event, a virtual event, or during the program time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2021

More on ecology: Why Earth Day May be the Most Important Event at School. It’s Time to Make Your Classroom Paper-free. Whichever you select, it will leave a lasting impression with students of how to take care of the planet we call home. The Case for PDFs in Class. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Titled “Equipping Classrooms for Better Teaching and Learning: Smart Solutions and AI Technology,” the November event was part of the latest installment of CDW’s series of education technology webinars. The topic of AI’s potential in K–12 schools was discussed Nov. Wendy Jones, an education strategist…

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 28, 2022

I think you’ll enjoy this: Coping with COVID in the Classroom. Over Spring Break we set up Google Classroom pages, learned how to do Zoom, and created packets of papers for students’ families to pick up and drop off outside the school weekly. I’ve missed that classroom community—it’s so good to get some of it back!

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

I enjoyed the tactile experience of writing down my events, notes to myself, and lesson ideas. Provides a platform where you can organize calendar events and attach links or documents, so everything you need for your lessons is in one place. Duplicate events quickly and easily, reuse and modify them for future use.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

As teachers navigate online learning, hybrid schedules, or the demands of the concurrent classroom, I’ve recommended the station rotation model. I know this recommendation may seem odd given that most teachers are not in classrooms daily with students, or if they are, there are strict social distancing protocols in place.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

Post the PDF in your messaging app (Class Dojo, Remind), in a virtual classroom (Google Classroom, Schoology), or email to parents. Share local learning events around the city. Choose Use Template then edit as you need. You can then go to the File tab , choose Download and PDF. Find a list of free education websites here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2021

I’ll be sharing my 50+ ways to use technology in the classroom updated with new tools and tips for the challenges of teaching in 2021. Engage 2021 is a must-attend online event for educators. To register for this event, and to find out more about the speakers, go to engage.kognity.com/register. Twitter: @ TeacherToolkit.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2023

In the classroom making connections to content and concepts embedded within standards is of utmost importance, but these have to be captivating as some kids naturally won't be jazzed up about certain content. No one wants this, especially teachers who have spent a great deal of time planning lessons.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

They can use the app to design videos for core subjects, posters for classrooms and events, animated green screen backgrounds, website portfolios, and graphics for their social-emotional learning and mindfulness projects.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2023

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. AIforEducators that helps teachers learn and think about how to bring AI to their classroom. AIforEducators that helps teachers learn and think about how to bring AI to their classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

One that sticks out to me as the most critical is how resilience got us through one of the most disruptive events we have ever experienced. The pandemic leveled down an array of lessons that should pave the way for future success. While the path was fraught with obstacles, we learned to overcome them together through innovative means.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

While PLNs have grown in popularity, the most popular form of professional learning embraced by schools and districts still consists of more traditional pathways, such as bringing in guest speakers, workshops, or holding annual events. Recently I was back again, visiting classrooms to provide feedback. Below are a few highlights.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the past, people mostly thought of projectors as devices that were simply mounted on the classroom ceiling, primarily used for projecting lessons and content on a screen at the front of the room. However, the way we use classroom projectors has evolved beyond their traditional role.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2020

This post is designed to create clarity about how to take this blended learning model and adapt it to meet the needs of a socially distant classroom or to create an online lesson. As a result, many students disengaged and missed out on the learning they would have experienced in a physical classroom. Taking the Station Rotation Online.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

It is essential to view adults just like learners in our classrooms. Develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN) Attend events such as the Model Schools Conference , where the program focuses on educators and schools who are doing the work and have results to illustrate efficacy. Learning is a process, not an event or day.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

Therefore, they designed events with intentionality, particularly on the first day and the last night. So, I adopted this approach in my own classroom and so has today's guest fourth-grade teacher, Alana Stanton. Over the last seventeen years, Alana has created some traditions in her classroom and today she shares them.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

So they found that babies who were shown surprising events were able to learn faster and more efficiently afterward than those who were not. Hypnotic conditions: Are they present in the elementary classroom? As an academic, I study formative moments, those events that instantly change what you believe about yourself.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

Back to the Classroom with Pear Deck by Stacey Roshan. If you can’t attend the event live, if you join the email list, you can grab some of the sessions later (including mine.) What if I Became the Teacher I Needed? by LaNesha Tabb. The Social Media Inspired Class by Erica Aguirre.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 30, 2021

When it comes to classrooms and schools getting students actively involved, it isn't a gimmick. Take a look at this synopsis from Peter Reuell : For decades, there has been evidence that classroom techniques designed to get students to participate in the learning process produce better educational outcomes at virtually all levels.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

Aimed at supporting a return to the classroom in the fall, many of the presentations explore how to innovate with the tools and knowledge gained during the past year and a half of online learning. The five-day event is packed with sessions and activities, such as a leadership exchange with…

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Additionally, a small helicopter will fly on Mars from this rover which will be the first powered flight event on another planet. (The How can classrooms participate? You can access and use the resources and create your own landing vehicles for experiments in your classroom. Powered Flight. Collection of Samples.

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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. I’ve curated the list of resources below to support teachers as they consider the best ways to talk about racial injustice with students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. Pick an activity—say, taking your seat in the classroom or making a PB&J sandwich. These can be simple or involved and might tie into inquiry taking place in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2022

I wrote extensively about chasing growth instead of perfection in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. There is no perfect lesson, project, classroom, school, district, teacher, or administrator. Before getting to this point, you must look at how you currently utilize the time you have.

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