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How to Get Kids Excited About Writing

The CoolCatTeacher

In today's show, we talk to 15-year educator Randi Ahrndt about encouraging kids to get excited about writing as we discuss interactive writing strategies and one of the best free tools for teaching writing. With its user-friendly platform, students can create vibrant eBooks featuring text, images, audio, and even video.

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Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing Announce Partnership to Offer Jimmy Casas’ PD Resources on Gale eBooks Platform

eSchool News

Gale , part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing , have partnered to bring the professional development (PD) resources of best-selling author, leadership coach, and K-12 professional learning expert, Jimmy Casas , to school districts nationwide via the Gale eBooks platform.

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Virtual Museum Tours: Ready to Take Kids on a Field Trip?

The CoolCatTeacher

For years, as educators, we've had to cobble together our own resources. eBooks – So, I guess this is a placeholder as I only see one ebook. There is only one ebook right now, so I don't know that I'd spend time there. The virtual museum resources are organized into lessons and objects and ebooks for you.

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education One of the most significant archives of human knowledge and learning’s quiet companions, libraries have made an undeniable impact. Libraries have always been a trusted educational sidekick since people started learning stuff. We wouldn’t be where we are without them.

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Apple Educational Technology Essentials for K-12

When used effectively, technology helps elevate the educational experience. This eBook helps create a vision for an educational ecosystem at your school, shows how other schools have found success with technology, and provides resources to create a harmonious educational environment for all.

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18 Awesome Things I Learned About Google Slides from Eric Curts at #ISTELive

The CoolCatTeacher

So, while you can do ebooks and such, I LOVE using this with a formative quiz. Dig into Eric’s other resources including Storybooks and ebooks, Video Mashups , Interactive slides with Peardeck , and Non-Linear Branching Slideshows (including Choice Boards.). I'd never seen this done. Love this idea! Presentation Link: [link].

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6 Steps to Teach Book Creation with Book Creator

The CoolCatTeacher

Book Creator , the simple ebook authoring program, encourages writing and creativity in kids. The post 6 Steps to Teach Book Creation with Book Creator appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. They have some new templates as well.

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6 Strategies for Using Actionable Data to Impact Student Success

Educators need effective tools to drive student success. Download the eBook today The trend to use actionable, comprehensive data—like attendance, assessments, grades, and more—is an effective way to give teachers the visibility they need to make a difference.