eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Free for all educators and school districts, the one-hour, eight-lesson course provides educators with essential knowledge about AI and approaches for ensuring student safety and privacy. “With this course, we are taking a proactive approach to support and educate teachers on the front lines and prepare for this transformation.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

Paolo Tolomeo gets kids excited about learning math and language arts by sailing the 7 seas. Learn how it does it, how he keeps on track with lessons, and how to avoid common mistakes when adding gamification to your classroom. Sponsor: Advancement Courses is sponsoring DonorsChoose projects from August 18 – September 24.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Education has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and one of the most significant developments is the concept of "anywhere learning." This innovative approach to personalized education leverages technology to give students the flexibility and freedom to learn at their own pace, in their own space.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2024

You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. They are excited about the potential of leveraging this technology to create more dynamic, differentiated, and student-centered learning experiences. Just as with students, every teacher is unique. Co-lesson Design.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2024

It’s called “ ChatGPT and the Future of AI, ” and the author is Terrence Sejnowski, a professor of biology at the University of California, San Diego, where he co-directs the Institute for Neural Computation and the NSF Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center. He is also the Francis Crick Chair at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

This blog post will give some recommendations about what you need to do to feel rejuvenated and point to some courses that will help you do that. Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. If I’ve learned anything from my broken foot, it is that there are things only I can do for myself. Let’s splash ahead! Not just tired.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 16, 2022

SEL games can help you teach social-emotional learning skills and life skills. He has practical ideas for understanding and using game-based learning in the classroom. So, let me encourage you to take some time to learn about SEL games today in this podcast. Learn how games can be a powerful way to teach life skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of. Online learning breaks down geographical barriers.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Finding ways to boost student engagement is important, and what I have found is that by using tools like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), we can immerse students in unique and personalized learning experiences. Virtual Reality learning experiences in the classroom and beyond. 4 Virtual Reality tools for the classroom.

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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

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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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

The pandemic has elevated the phrase “blended learning.” ” When schools closed or shifted to hybrid schedules, many institutions turned to blended learning to navigate the new demands placed on teachers and educational institutions. What Blended Learning Is. Let’s start with a clear definition.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. In 2019, he returned to the classroom to further develop Flipped and Mastery Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

When People Fail: Will The Integrity Gap Cause a Learning Gap? Ethical students will be able to learn better and faster than ever. There will be a new divide — the learning and performance divide created between those who have integrity and those who do not. It will help them with homework, for sure. And so are we.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When I work with teachers shifting to blended learning, I strive to establish the WHY driving our work together. I want teachers to understand the purpose and value of the shift to blended learning. Blended learning is not a reaction to a moment. Blended Learning: Combat The Challenges of the Whole Group Lesson.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 7, 2025

The good news is: Half the nations schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Or do they think money grows on some fiscal tree that always blooms? Some are narrative; others games.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The best course of action depends on the situation and context, which is rarely the same for different administrators. It is hard to debate the value of learning walks when it comes to improving practice. When I facilitate learning walks with leaders that I support, I keep my list to five (5).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

BOSTON In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire Professional Learning or the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs. It also offers professional learning sessions led by national experts.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Many people envision online learning programs as emergency pandemic online learning, which paints a wildly inaccurate picture of the potential online learning programs have to connect students with near-infinite learning opportunities. Students want more choices.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. He is the creator of the Learning Pit.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 23, 2024

It aligns seamlessly with dynamic project-based learning and captivates students through engaging classroom projects. With the ISTE Seal of Alignment, this program is approved by many districts as a flexible, personalized way for teachers to learn and grow. Encouraging a culture where students learn from failures. and Improving.

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Digital Promise

MAY 14, 2024

Micro-credentials can expand your personal and professional development, be combined to create a custom learning path, and can even kickstart a lifelong learning experience.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of project-based learning! Learn from her techniques in her language arts classroom to see how you can engage your students, encourage critical thinking, and make learning an adventure!

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. More and more teachers are experimenting with ways to integrate mobile learning into their lesson plans. Continue reading to learn how mobile learning can benefit education in and out of the classroom. . Learn more >.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

Surprise can increase learning and change the lives of our students in positive ways. The Johns Hopkins’ article, The Element of Surprise Helps Babies Learn Significantly Better , points to a phenomenon that impacts all ages. Today we will discuss how surprise applies to learning. Neuroscience of Learning - Related Episodes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

In this post, I’ll share with you these resources, how I recommend that you use them, and some interesting pointers I’ve learned as I teach students financial literacy. This is pretty rare in the courses I’ve seen. Additionally, students practice real-world scenarios in these seven units as they learn about financial literacy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

The time for financial literacy and real-world learning is now. Through interesting, relatable scenarios and real-life simulations around topics like financial literacy and social-emotional learning, teachers can easily bring the real world into their classrooms. Then they learn about sources of income and employment options.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The journey of learning is a unique and intricate process, with each learner embarking on their own distinctive path towards success. One of the key factors that drive the individuality of learning paths is the inherent uniqueness of each person's cognitive and emotional makeup. In a study conducted by Means et al.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In coaching work with leaders, my Aspire Change EDU team and I facilitate numerous coaching cycles over the course of a year. We'll learn how to identify the clues, or the parts of an expression, that will help us solve algebraic puzzles." So, what does this mean for educators?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Learning to code through game development is like having a backstage pass to the world of game creation, where kids don’t just play games—they build them! With a little guidance, young coders can learn the basics of programming, all while designing their own worlds, characters, and stories. What if coding could be that fun?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I’ll break it down by the idea, give a big-picture overview of the course and where I recommend that you integrate the lesson, the time it will take, and the grade level recommended for each lesson. EVERFI now has 35 courses used by over 60,000 educators and growing. EVERFI now has 35 courses used by over 60,000 educators and growing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The Tech-infused Teacher Certificate The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Price includes course registration and all necessary materials.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Higher education experts say work-based learning programs like Drexel’s could be part of the solution: Students can pursue their academic studies while simultaneously experiencing how those studies might apply to the workforce and earning some money in the process. The appeal of such work-based learning programs is growing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2022

Jillian DuBois talks about her end of the school year and from the conversation we have twelve inspiring ideas for classrooms everywhere including: How to Use the element of surprise in learning. Advancement Courses for Your Summer PD. On my blog, I recently shared 10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer. Click Here.

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