The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 3, 2025

We tackle one of the most pressing challenges for parents and teachers today: how to help kids develop healthy relationships with their devices. 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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2025

Learning these simple to use strategies from Morgane Michael not only enhances teacher-student relationships but also supports school leadership in creating a positive classroom environment. Building resilience in teachers contributes to a positive school culture and classroom environment.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Effective file management is pivotal for educators and pupils in digital learning environments. The Importance of PDFs in Digital Classrooms PDFs are critical in streamlining the circulation of lesson plans and student resources. This flexibility is essential in diverse learning environments where students employ different devices.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 24, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, teacher retention and customized learning are at the forefront of discussions among educators and administrators. Walker serves as the assistant principal of teaching and learning at Carrollton High School.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2025

Basics While immersing themselves in a topic they love, Genius Hour also teaches students how to pursue a goal important to them. Write a paragraph of at least five lines on why this topic is important to learn. Write another paragraph about what student already knows on the topic and what s/he needs to learn.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Rather than us introducing this article, we thought we’d like Grok do it himself: Hey there, Im Grok 3, built by xAI, and Im stoked to kick off this article on rocking your learning with AI tutors! How to Leverage AI Tutors for Effective Learning: Tips for Parents, Educators, and Students AI tutors transform learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode you'll learn about a whole school that moved to personalized mastery-based learning and then you'll meet three teachers from around the US who are implementing this in their classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2024

Today's episode features my friend Alefiya Master, the CEO of MAD-Learn, and the sponsor of today's show. We discuss the transformative role of app-building, collaborative learning, design thinking, and the importance of authentic learning experiences. When people ask me my favorite App-building tool, I always say MAD-Learn.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 21, 2024

Summer break is a time for relaxation and fun, but for students, it can also be a period of significant learning loss. As a middle school science teacher, I have seen firsthand how the “summer slide” can impact students’ academic progress. Strategies to Prevent Learning Loss 1.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Ruben Puentedura developed the SAMR model in 2010 to help schools integrate technology into teaching and learning. In schools that have implemented the SAMR model in their classrooms, teachers use technology as a way to enhance learning rather as a replacement for instruction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 8, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers need to know what is happening and how technology (specifically AI) impacts their classroom.) 13:49] Classroom Management Tips That Work: Proven strategies to create a focused and positive classroom. [28:01]

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Highlights Engaging Topic: Student presentations warm up students and foster excitement for learning. Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms. Technology Integration: Essential for implementing Common Core standards without adding extra layers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2024

Tom shares how a sense of belonging is crucial for students' success and self-actualization. He gives suggestions for schools that help them frame school behavior and understand students' dreams, needs and abilities in a way we can put into our classroom practice. He is the author/co-author of 25 books. Tom Hierck (00:34) Absolutely.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the Cool Cat Teacher Talk Show we explore how to engage students in learning with hands-on, playful and project based learning strategies. 15:13 – 17:03 – Compliance vs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Tools and Resources : Each grade level includes specific resources and projects to enhance learning. Engaging Projects : Creative projects encourage students to apply what they’ve learned about online safety and etiquette. Digital Footprint : Students learn about the importance of managing their online presence and reputation.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Step into a classroom buzzing with excitement and active participation, and you may just be in an active learning space. So, how can you bring this energy to your classroom design? You may be wondering, what exactly is an “active learning space?” For students, there are plenty of benefits of active learning spaces.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Let's look at what is happening and a classroom application where there is one. I'll also share stories from my classroom and how we're using AI if it applies. This blog post includes eight use cases of Generative AI impacting classrooms and schools now. Perspectives as a classroom teacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

169 tech-centric situations—tech topics most important to your teaching as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations Today’s tip: Evaluate websites Category: Parents When students use the internet to research a topic, likely they get hundreds—or thousands—of possible resources.

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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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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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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2023

One of the best and most gratifying aspects of my job is getting into classrooms and providing feedback to leaders, who, in turn, help their teachers grow. Over the years, the state of Utah has provided me with a plethora of opportunities to work with schools on Personalized Competency-Based Learning ( PCBL ).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as 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. Take a minute to do that.

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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. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

If you've ever wondered how to prepare your students for the real-world challenges of budgeting, investing, and understanding debt, this episode is your roadmap to making money management an engaging and essential part of your teaching. So let's talk about some practical ways to bring financial literacy education into the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

We know that every student is unique and has their own learning needs. That's why in this podcast, we'll explore various differentiated reading strategies that can be adapted to fit the needs of every student in your classroom. Jennifer's Podcast: To the Classroom Conversations with Researchers and Educators. book that is new?

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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! There is no theory here, just lots of learning and some bumps along the way. Today I'm talking about how I'm using AI in my classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Vicki is joined by several distinguished educators who share their experiences and expertise on preventing school shootings, supporting students through social emotional learning (SEL), and designing safer schools. Key Moments: Frank’s reflections on resilience and recovery, how to support students and communities during crises.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Today's guest, Tom Mullaney, shares how he uses Figjam with students and teachers; he explains why it is useful and gives tips and tricks that will engage students in the collaborative skills they need to be creative collaborators in today's world. How do these apps work? How do you set up a Figma/ Figjam education account?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Here are my tips on how to use AI to help you write your plans. Learning moves forward in my classroom and students get so much done. Even when I am sick, my classroom can still learn and be a healthy place for progress. My lesson is written, and my work is posted in Google Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 20, 2024

Teaching financial literacy to teens can be made more effective and engaging by using real-world examples, such as interactive apps and hands-on activities like budgeting classroom dollars or planning events within a fixed budget. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 10, 2025

Once children learned how to read words, no one taught them how to make sense of the sentences and paragraphs. But a paper published in a 2025 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Scientific Studies of Reading shows that hardly any of these evidence-based practices have filtered into the classroom. Some didnt.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 8, 2025

13:49] Classroom Management Tips That Work Discover proven strategies to create a positive and productive classroom environment and improve classroom management. [28:01] 39:26] The AI Revolution in Education Explore how to use AI tools effectively, teach ethical AI use, and address equity challenges in your classroom. [53:00]

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2025

This curated resource brings together insights from top educators, EdTech experts, and industry leaders to help teachers and administrators strategically leverage technology while fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and authentic connections in the classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2025

While tech has brought a lot of exciting changes to education, there are some real disadvantages of technology in the classroom. So read on for some of the key disadvantages of technology in the classroom and a few teacher-tested strategies that can help. Progress is greatbut its not always perfect. The good news? The bottom line?

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