The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

Karen Janowski and her coauthors have written a book Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year. Today she talks about a mindset of including students who learn differently and better reaching the children you have in the classroom. Thinking Routines in the Classroom. Stream by clicking here.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 16, 2024

Imagine a classroom buzzing with curiosity, where questions fly like sparks and exploration thrives. This joy of learning is contagious, fueling a classroom where knowledge isn't just absorbed; it's embraced. The following passage explores some of these strategies that can ignite a passion for learning within students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. How do you select the right reading strategies?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Maybe the 45-minute commute had a little to do with it, but the main culprit was how I used available time in the classroom. Differentiated instruction and cooperative learning strategies became embedded in some form during each lesson. Use varied engagement strategies (click HERE for specific ideas).

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Why Would a Teacher Use the Flipped Classroom Model? First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. The flipped classroom was designed to invert the traditional approach to instruction and practice/application.

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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. I am always fascinated by how high-agency strategies can unlock the potential of learners. Most of my blog ideas materialize during these times of bliss. Ormrod, J. Pintrich, P.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. Strategies that make sure students are intrinsically motivated Educators should cultivate autonomy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged Engaging students in the classroom is a key factor in successful teaching and learning. Having the right strategy is essential. Giving students a choice in assignments and projects is another effective strategy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

For example, as an online student, I was able to balance my studies with a full-time job, and as a teacher, multimedia elements and community through discussion forums made my virtual classroom more engaging and interactive. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

When Fresno Unified School District purchased new digital whiteboards, district leaders strategically placed them on mobile stands in the middle of each classroom. “We The strategy worked. We purposefully put the interactive displays in the middle so teachers would know they were mobile and easy to move,” Soyinthisane says.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

.” This is a sentiment I’ve heard repeatedly from teachers navigating the demands of the concurrent classroom. As I’ve said in previous blog posts, teaching in a concurrent classroom is the most challenging teaching assignment I can imagine. ” Essentially, this is a two-station rotation.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

As I support teachers struggling to navigate the demands of the concurrent classroom, I find myself continually returning to the station rotation model as a strategy to design and facilitate learning for this challenging teaching assignment. First, I want to identify a few of the challenges I observe in concurrent classrooms.

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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. The first was an overview of foundational instructional strategies and pedagogy, while the other five focused on voice, choice, path, pace, and place. This has completely changed my classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

That’s where AI in the classroom steps in—transforming both the way you teach and how your students learn—making personalized learning experiences possible on the spot. Keep reading to learn how AI can help you create personalized learning experiences, save time, and boost classroom outcomes. That’s where AI in education steps in.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

For instance, STEM educators are finding creative strategies to engage students remotely. I wrote about some of these strategies in a higher education context, but they also apply to today’s K–12 schools. But there is an upside to the situation. As we continue to live in a more contactless world, innovation in education prevails.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Among these is the flipped classroom model , a strategy that leverages video instruction to mitigate potential obstacles that make it challenging for students to access information presented live. However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?”

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

With so much use of technology, especially during the past school year, we need to make sure that we are helping students to build digital citizenship skills in our classrooms. 6 Classroom resources that help students become digital citizens. Read more: Why schools must lead on developing digital citizenship. Common Sense Education.

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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. Let students see. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Every day in classrooms around the country, there are students just like me.… I often wondered if people would notice if I was gone. I began to question if I had any value to give the world. Thankfully, I found a group of people who welcomed me and let me know I wasn’t alone.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2024

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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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

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

And it is more than in the classroom, our janitors and administrators can apply these principles in the hallway, our lunchroom staff can apply this in the lunchroom, our front office can apply this as they interact with students. Subscribe to the Show Transcript This episode is adapted from Hero at the Classroom door , a blog post.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

AI in the classroom is changing education in ways we once only dreamed of. This change isn’t off in the future—it’s already here, transforming classrooms right now. If you’re curious about how AI can work in your classroom, keep reading. If you’re curious about how AI can work in your classroom, keep reading.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When we asked the Ask a Tech Teacher team to apply it specifically to teaching physical education–not something we usually think of with tech tools–they came up with these great ideas: Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies!

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. Group 2 (On Grade Level): Students read a standard-level folktale and discuss the central message.

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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. The concept involves one classroom calling another.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: Summary 18 essential digital tools for classrooms, emphasizing their impact on modern education. Backchannel Devices: Enhance classroom communication.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

These tech wonders can turn your classroom into a vibrant, interactive space, making learning more engaging than ever. What does this cloud integration mean in the classroom? For teachers on the move, bouncing from one classroom to another, this is a lifesaver, slashing tech hassles and ensuring smooth device transitions.

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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! If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strategies to life. You’ll be glad you did.

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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? Here are some key considerations to get you started: Understanding Your Space & Goals Take a moment to really look at your classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 23, 2024

Imagine a classroom that responds to the needs of the 21st-century student; that’s the promise of modern classroom design. Read on to dive into how fresh perspectives on classroom design are transforming how we learn. If you’re keen to turn these ideas into reality, explore our ViewSonic Education Solutions here.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Pie in the sky strategies, fluffy concepts that are dead on arrival because they ignore critical context or lengthy books with little tangible examples do little to alleviate stress. Fewer Tools for More Impact It’s not how much technology you use in the classroom that matters, but the degree to which students use it in a purposeful way.

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Waterford

APRIL 9, 2024

Depending on your available resources, you can either stock your classroom with a few fidget toys or make some of your own. From classics like fidget spinners to repurposed pipe cleaners or popsicle sticks, you’re sure to find something useful for your classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

While having a focus and knowledge of pertinent strategies is a good start, there needs to be an emphasis on changing practice. While the transition to personalization can occur using high agency strategies as detailed in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms , it is critical that the right culture is in place.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Standards-aligned boards Strategy-specific boards Thematic boards Review and practice boards Project or performance task boards. Strategy-specific Choice Boards. Strategy-specific boards present learners with a variety of strategies to select from and can be used repeatedly. Standards-aligned Choice Boards.

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