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. 06:54 – 07:10 – Key Findings from the Engagement Data Dr.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Most teachers and experts would state that student engagement is mandatory for learners to fulfill their potential, but actually measuring student engagement has always been tricky. It is widely accepted that the higher the level of student engagement, the better. But what exactly is student engagement?

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 31, 2025

Interactive presentations aren’t just a nice-to-havethey should be your go-to approach in the classroom. Your students definitely dont. To really get it, youve got to look at whats happening with student engagementand why the old sit-and-get model just doesnt cut it anymore. Lets break it down.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

We can apply strategies to help us think more deeply about what we are reading. Their approach contrasts with classic reading comprehension questions, which students typically respond to after completing a reading assignment. I was immediately struck by the simplicity and power of this strategy.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 10, 2025

Keeping your students engaged is crucial to effective learning, but how do you know if theyre truly paying attention? Top-rated student engagement tracking solutions can help. With the rise of education technology, tracking engagement has never been easier. So, how do you keep them actively involved?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Encouraging research and inquiry through dedicated projects like Genius Hour fosters a sense of ownership in learning, allowing students to pursue their interests and develop critical thinking skills. When students engage with games that require problem-solving and critical thinking, they learn necessary academic concepts in a fun way.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms. Collaboration: Students can work in groups while ensuring individual accountability. Efficient Research Skills: Students learn to conduct quick research, enhancing their ability to gather relevant information efficiently.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 8, 2025

January is the perfect time to refresh your strategies, embrace new tools, and set yourself up for success in 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]

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 16, 2020

No matter the current focus, changes implemented today will pave the way for ushering in more personalized approaches that focus on high-agency strategies as schools settle into a new normal. For many schools, especially here in the United States, the school year has been pushed back, or students will begin remotely.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

Below are ten strategies I hope will help elementary teachers to engage their young learners online. #1 1 Create Virtual Word Wall with a Bitmoji Classroom or Padlet. Teachers can virtually replicate the classic word wall in their Bitmoji classrooms. Learning stations are a staple in most elementary classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: summarized by NoteGPT Summary In this video, Jacqui Murray discusses the concept of quick writes as a dynamic and engaging way to teach writing in the classroom.

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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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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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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Creating an inclusive environment requires some planning that can later contribute to the retention and success of your students. You might not even be aware of the fact that some students feel marginalized. 5 Strategies to make your classes more inclusive. Promote a positive classroom environment.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 15, 2019

Throughout the 2017-18 school year, DLP coaches worked with teachers to help them tackle classroom challenges by brainstorming innovative, technology-based strategies and providing personalized classroom support to the teacher throughout the implementation process.

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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

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. In this blog post, you’ll discover ten topics that can help you improve your online or blended classroom.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

It’s therefore very important that school managers choose the right edtech and that teachers use it effectively in the classroom. After all, each school has many specific needs and so does each classroom. 7 Ways an LMS supports a school’s edtech strategy. 7 Ways an LMS supports a school’s edtech strategy. All in all.

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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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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. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

On the 10th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on student engagement. Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention. Wrong Answers Only: Have students come up with the best wrong answers to a question.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Teachers all over the country are being asked to teach “concurrent classrooms” in which some students attend class in person and others attend virtually. The teacher in a concurrent classroom attempts to meet the needs of the students in class and online simultaneously. Here are five strategies!

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

As a collaborative teaching strategy, the think-pair-share approach has sparked controversy among teachers. Is it a valuable strategy you shouldn’t overlook or is it just not worth the time? Although it fosters a collaborative environment , some teachers have noticed some shortcomings after implementing it in their classrooms.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

These consisted of sound classroom management, listing the learning objectives, and developing a lesson plan. I still can’t believe how much time and focus there was on how to manage a classroom effectively. How students analyze, discuss and act on feedback is as important as the quality of the feedback itself.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Classroom discussions can be one of the best ways to boost student engagement. As students discuss their perspectives with each other, they’ll not only solidify their understanding of a topic—they may learn to see it in a new light, too. Importance of Strong Classroom Discussions. Think-Pair-Share.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

You might get a few insights from your fellow teachers or remember useful strategies from your former educators, but you always need to be prepared for all sorts of situations. While most students thrive in groups, others find it challenging to collaborate and come out of their shells. Creating a supportive classroom environment.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Since I know how much my learners love Among Us , I did an internet search for its use in classroom settings. Their success rate in terms of student engagement and enjoyment is probably close to 100%. I know of no other instructional strategy that consistently have this success rate.

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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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Waterford

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In this article, we’ll go over the difference between two types of motivation—intrinsic and extrinsic—and why you should prioritize the former in your classroom. Then, we’ll provide you with a few tips and strategies for improving your students’ intrinsic motivation. How to Motivate Students: Encourage Intrinsic Motivation.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Creating an effective edtech strategy for when schools reopen. That’s why it’s paramount to identify and choose the right edtech that will meet the school’s needs, and why teachers need to use it effectively in their classrooms so that students can actually benefit from it from an academic standpoint. Closing thoughts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2019

Connie Hamilton on Episode 495 To create a classroom culture of inquiry, we can follow these five techniques. Connie Hamilton, author of Hacking Questions: 11 Answers That Create a Culture of Inquiry in Your Classroom. To create a classroom culture of inquiry, we can follow these five techniques.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Research around the pedagogy of effective blended learning will help you understand how to effectively combine your physical classroom and your online classroom.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Two years ago, we set out to better understand how technology coaching could move us closer to bridging the digital use divide in the classroom. What do we know about classroom-based technology coaching after two years? This year, we turned our attention to how coaching improves teacher practices and student engagement and learning.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

Granted, the notion of “fun” may differ a lot from one individual to the other, but still, it is important to consider that spicing up education with a little bit of fun – that is, including entertainment into the educational process – may improve students’ engagement and their learning outcomes. The same goes for many of our students.

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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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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Micro learning achieves this in two major ways: by turning the attention to the most important ideas that students should remember and offering an easy way for them to repeat the information at certain intervals so it won’t be forgotten. 5 Reasons to include micro learning in your teaching strategy. Key takeaway.

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