The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2020

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Waterford

MARCH 16, 2021

Try this free Math Mystery activity , which can be a fun virtual way to practice elementary-level skills. If you teach your elementary students music, consider putting on a production of a Zoom play for young students. The post 50 Fun Virtual Activities for Elementary School Students appeared first on Waterford.org.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

I like how each of these courses aligns with national and state standards. Many of these units fit easily into an existing course, adding fun and real-world engagement as students learn. In this six-lesson course, students start off by learning about banking options. Grade level: elementary grades. Time Required: 3.5

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2021

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

Over the course of many years, my work with Wells Elementary School provided a foundation that I pull from to this very day. With station rotation or centers as it is often referred to at the elementary level, the overreaching goal is to use valuable class time more effectively.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

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Waterford

DECEMBER 22, 2021

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The program, available 24/7, is designed to support all upper elementary and middle school educators, including content area teachers, classroom teachers, interventionists, speech pathologists and English language arts educators. Dr. Akbar also praised the rubrics and assessments in the courses of study. Its the door to everything.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The elementary students that Kristin Oropeza teaches sometimes have trouble locating their cursors on the screen. While teaching a university course to teachers last spring, Karyn Fillhart noted an option to select a male or female voice when translating text to speech. Gendered voices are another example.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

This is pretty rare in the courses I’ve seen. A two-year nationwide survey of 2,500 students taking the course showed knowledge gains in 90% of the students taking this free course. These results were across all student demographics, making this course an excellent fit for every middle school.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The elementary teachers are also using both Seesaw and Canvas to promote voice. The elementary school has also upped their game as of late. Path could come in the form of customized curriculum, asynchronous virtual courses, selecting the order in a playlist , or independent study.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 13, 2019

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

The other day I was conducting some learning walks with the administrative team at Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). Over the course of the year, I have seen some much growth and improvement since the work began in August.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

In my eighth grade STEAM course, I’ve had students make videos to introduce themselves to classmates. Elementari. Elementari is a great option for having students create an interactive story by remixing the stories available. Elementari does not require any downloads or the installation of software to use it with students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Code.org has different activities for elementary students to adults. Kodable has different free activities for elementary students that require no registration. Coding Resources. Resources: .

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 28, 2019

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Over the course of the pandemic, the disruption of activities within education has been particularly far-reaching. Most elementary, middle and high schools have access to large outdoor spaces used for recess or sports activities. The new Linksys AC1300 Wi-Fi 5 Outdoor…

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

Huinker, who was once Robinsons instructor, argues that math-specific instructional coaches like Robinson are crucial, especially for elementary school students. Elementary school teachers can fall short on math instruction, according to Huinker. For instance, college preparation courses heavily lean toward literacy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2022

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. 5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

All classes follow an easy-to-use course design: establish goals–what students will learn by the end of the class. Search the course catalogue by 1) credit type (Quick Classes, PD, or grad school credit), 2) content, 3) Academic partner (the college or University you are sending credits to), or 4) grade level. Elementary Math.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2022

Many schools across the United States are starting to include personal finance courses as part of high school graduation requirements. In my school, students are required to take Personal Finance and some also enroll in a course called “Entrepreneurship and Business Management.” How do I get my students into Financial Literacy? .

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Also available are online courses that include Minecraft and Roblox. Some of the courses available are broken into age groups and include options such as CoderZ Adventure for ages 6 through 10, Robotics 101 which is a self-paced program for students ages 11 through 14, and Python gym for students ages 15 and older. Code with Google.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2021

In a previous post , I shared how members of the 4th-grade team at Red Cliffs Elementary School in the Juab School district collaborated to create a personalized experience that combined choice and data to differentiate. District 205 has given us the opportunity to have an instructional coach at each elementary building.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 28, 2020

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 12, 2020

Sponsor: This show is sponsored by Advancement Courses. Advancement Courses is a leader in online professional development, with over 280 courses in 20 different subjects, including topics like online instruction, social-emotional learning, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Thanks, Nancy for helping us learn how.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in!

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Students who pass Algebra 1 in eighth grade are more likely to sign up for more advanced math courses, and those who pass more advanced math courses are more likely to graduate from college and earn more money. The poorest 25 percent of schools had vastly different course offerings and teachers than the wealthiest 25 percent.

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