The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Today Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr teaches children to use thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard’s Project Zero , she is applying and using the methods in classrooms and with teachers. Learn some thinking routines and how to apply these valuable techniques in your classroom. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2021

In today’s show, Liesl McConchie shares how to help students get their brains ready to learn from the moment they walk into the classroom. When students come into your math class, are they ready to learn? Is their brain in a ready state? Learn How to Prepare the Brain to Teach Math with Liesl McConchie. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

is an Educational Specialist at a secondary school in a school district located in North San Diego County. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Resources Mentioned in the Show Google Jamboard UDL Strategies Dr. Matthew Rhoads – Bio as Submitted Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

The Tweet That Started it I get weary of AI hype auto-generated by *gasp* ChatGPT without any real applicability to the classroom. I'm collecting blogs of teachers who are in the classroom actually use AI and have practical, real examples to share. (The human intelligence part is so important!) Got links for those teachers?

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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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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

There is a renewed focus on CTE amid broader debates about the value of college and the student debt crisis as well as the need for viable post-secondary alternatives. Demand for Post-Secondary Options Drives CTE Investment. Department of Education, supporting instruction for elementary and secondary students as well as adults.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 30, 2017

In addition to connecting students to an online audience, I also invite community members, parents, and other students into our classroom regularly. I find it interesting that most teachers at the secondary level do not ask parents to come into the classroom to help out. So, instead of waiting for an offer, I ask!

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2019

Darrian Tanner on Episode 471 of the 10-Minute Teacher I talked to my son, and he says that when a teacher has excellent classroom management, it means he can learn, and when they don’t, it means chaos and stress for everybody. This school year will mark ten years of teaching secondary ed ELA.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

A year or so into the pandemic, the Tennessee district had completed a detailed needs assessment that spanned every school and classroom. Now, through the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, KCS was about to receive more than $114 million to spend on a wide range of learning improvement projects.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez At both the primary and secondary level, augmented reality has the power to provide students with more interactive experiences.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

Santha Walters uses drones in her English classroom to teach writing, collaboration and more. Learn how she does it, what standards she teaches, and technical issues of working with drones in the classroom. This Thursday, April 4 at 2pm ET/11 am PT join me for 12 Tips for Building Your Digital Classroom sponsored by PowerSchool.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2024

A backchannel refers to a secondary, often informal, communication channel that runs parallel to the main communication channel. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: What is a backchannel in your classroom? This video is from a series I taught for school districts. What are some options you might use?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

The key is to find strategic ways to use it as a means to improve learning, something that is emphasized in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. In the past, I have penned detailed posts on choice boards, playlists, and the flipped classroom while only touching on the station rotation model. It's a win-win at any level.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It was one of the first models, along with the flipped classroom, that I could employ in my low-tech classroom. When I work with secondary teachers, I often hear the statement that “station rotation is an elementary model.” I have a soft spot for the station rotation model. I thought, “What the heck?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 24, 2025

Key Takeaways: Teacher Retention and Leadership: Addressing teacher shortages by providing opportunities for teachers to lead without leaving the classroom. Her advice for empowering teachers as part of creating learning objectives for the school and their own personalized learning. Her ideas are exciting!

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want teachers to find a balance between their lives at school and their lives beyond the classroom. On the other side of this tension are secondary teachers with 150+ students. Most secondary teachers are still employing a teacher-centric approach to their jobs. I wrote this book primarily for secondary teachers.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2019

Once your digital notebook template is complete, share it with students via Google Classroom and select “Make a copy for each student.” If you are working with secondary students and want them to use Blogger or Google Sites to create their digital notebooks, check out this blog !

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2019

Mandy Froehlich of episode 455 of the 10-Minute Teacher Mandy Froehlich gives teachers advice on how to achieve a balance between their classroom and personal life. It is difficult but these ideas can help. Listen to the Show Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In addition to technology and access, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools receive extensive teacher training, support, and the opportunity to engage in a unique, immersive curriculum to leverage technology in their classrooms. Technology extends the classroom beyond the school walls.

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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. She left the classroom to support K-12 teachers nationally by creating professional development. in Secondary Education from Ball State University.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

With these big picture stats and stories coming from the classroom, teachers need advice on helping students develop reading stamina. Is reading stamina a need in today's classroom? The books literally are broken into text message-sized chunks making reading easier, plus Literal has classroom management features for teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2019

Subscribe to the Show Matt Miller Matt Miller is an educator, blogger and the author of “Ditch That Textbook,” a book about revolutionizing the classroom with innovative teaching, mindsets and curriculum. She’s now working with future secondary teachers and new faculty members at University of Indianapolis. She holds an M.Ed.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2017

Today Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr teaches children to use thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard’s Project Zero , she is applying and using the methods in classrooms and with teachers. Learn some thinking routines and how to apply these valuable techniques in your classroom. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2019

I tested Urkund inside Google Classroom, however it integrates with most modern Learning Management systems including Blackboard, Moodle, and more. Urkund only partners with secondary districts and post-secondary education institutions. Urkund integrates with most learning management systems, online, or by email.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 10, 2020

For many students, December’s an especially memorable time of year, with winter activities, pageants, and classroom parties during the days before break. This is an inclusive classroom. Hoping to avoid controversy, many districts have created guidelines about how to appropriately celebrate holidays in the classroom.

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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. A former deputy headteacher, he has been teaching for 27 years working in some of the most challenging secondary schools in London. Ross McGill gives us a better way. Twitter: @ TeacherToolkit.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

Author of Teaching Mythology Exposed: Helping Teachers Create Visionary Classroom Perspective , Blogging for Educators , Teaching Students to Self Assess: How do I help Students grow as learners? , She has made the Bammy Awards finals for Secondary High School Educator in 2014 and for blogging in 2015.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Starr Sackstein on Episode 564 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Starr Sackstein reflects on when she knew it was time to leave the classroom. She has made the Bammy Awards finals for Secondary High School Educator in 2014 and for blogging in 2015. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

Below is a visual that can help effectively establish station rotation in your classroom or school. Don't feel like you must include an adaptive learning tool in a rotation, especially if you don't have access to these at the secondary level. Always remember that the right way is your way. At Nicki's school, Quest Academy Jr.

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Waterford

JULY 7, 2022

Graduate from high school and attend post-secondary education[2]. Develop self-confidence and motivation in the classroom[3]. Have better social skills and classroom behavior. Require redirection in the classroom[4]. 6] When students receive more support, classrooms with engaged families perform better as a whole.[7].

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Despite my best efforts, I couldn't visit classrooms as frequently as I would have liked, and the feedback I provided in written reports could have done more to enhance teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom. For example, elementary will conduct walks in secondary to provide feedback and vice versa.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 5, 2021

As someone who is in schools and classrooms on a weekly basis, I am tasked with validating the excellent practices taking place while also providing practical feedback for growth. These are challenging times, and I cannot express my gratitude enough to dedicated and resilient educators who continue to show up for kids and each other.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

EdSurge: How did using AI tools in your classroom change your approach to teaching writing? We need to help students to use AI responsibly, and we do that by practicing with it in the classroom. We need to help students to use AI responsibly, and we do that by practicing with it in the classroom. AI isn’t going away.

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Ditch That Textbook

AUGUST 9, 2020

This post is written by Mike Mohammad, a secondary science teacher in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The Flipgrid Shorts Camera is packed with possibilities. Check out some of the new features and get started creating! You can follow him on Twitter @mo_physics and check out his blog mophysicsmoproblems.blogspot.com.

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Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 14, 2023

Mandy Froehlich passionately encourages educators to create innovative change in their classrooms. She consults internationally with school districts and post-secondary institutions in the effective use of technology to […] The post 6 ways ChatGPT and AI can empower your wellbeing appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 30, 2018

Robust Networking and Data Center Solutions Power Tech Tools in the Classroom. But over time, the environment became unmanageable, with an aging hodgepodge of resources that threatened to hamper classroom-focused IT programs like the one-to-one initiative. Data Center Upgrades Power Up Classroom Connections. meghan.bogardu….

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Waterford

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Learn how the brain learns to read and get tips for effective, researched-based classroom instruction. Then, we’ll share strategies you can use to help your students develop phonological awareness skills—with free rhyming books for classroom read-alouds! Massachusett Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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