The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 19, 2021
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Sustainability is a hot topic. In this blog post, we discuss ways to help students understand how to take care of the world and have fun at the same time. Simply put, show them other students who are doing heroic things that they can do, too. Then, let them have conversations.
Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 22, 2021
Class is done. How can we end it effectively? Using digital exit tickets can bring closure to your day.Class is done. We’ve learned a lot. We’ve tried some new things. We’ve had some great discussions.So … now what?How can we make the most of the end of class? How can we tie a bow on […]. The post 20 ideas for exit tickets in the classroom appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
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Catlin Tucker
APRIL 27, 2021
Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. It is also how we communicate to our students that we value the process over the product. When we give feedback as students work, we signal that the work they are doing is important, and we care about their progress. Teachers want to give students timely, focused, and actionable feedback, yet it is easy to neglect.
A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 18, 2021
Growth is a huge component of the change process. In order for each of us to pave a path for success, there must be feedback along the way. When it comes to navigating the process of change, this might be the most essential element to help individuals improve while also validating efforts made to get better. Cultures of excellence are created and fostered when feedback is used to commend effort while providing considerations for growth regularly.
Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 1, 2021
Cajon Valley Middle School in El Cajon, Calif., real-world relevance is a top priority. Using a curriculum called World of Work, or WOW, teachers guide students through experiences that make use of student interests revealed in research-based career assessments — setting them up to one day enter the workforce armed with an informed understanding of the options available to them.
Neo LMS
APRIL 1, 2021
As a language teacher, I am always looking for new ideas or tools for my students to try in our classroom that enables them to create something more authentic and personalized. Providing my students with different choices for creating with the language will not only help them build their language skills and foster creativity, but also with the development of technology and digital citizenship skills, as they post online and share their work.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 30, 2021
Whiteboards have long been a de rigeur staple in classrooms, occupying pride-of-place at the front of the room. Despite the popularity of hi-tech Smartscreens, the simple whiteboard remains the favored method of sharing information during class time. But one change has revolutionized their use: They can now be projected from your iPad. Before introducing three amazing must-have whiteboard apps, let me note that there are dozens of options , all with varied traits and prices.
Catlin Tucker
APRIL 18, 2021
Each new unit, text, or project presents learners with vocabulary words that may be new and unfamiliar. So, how do we get students to think more deeply about vocabulary? How can we make learning new vocabulary more engaging and meaningful? Matthew Perini, Harvey Silver, and Jay McTighe propose a simple yet powerful strategy called “pile of words.” I love the pile of words strategy because it positions the students at the center of learning.
A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 4, 2021
There is an emerging sense of relief amongst educators as more and more schools are welcoming back students or that the most difficult year is finally coming to an end. With this excitement comes renewed fears of where many of these kids are academically or will be by the beginning of the next school year. As such, the most common messaging has focused on the impending learning loss epidemic that is about to plague virtually every school.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 26, 2021
Last year’s mass shift to virtual learning altered the landscape for K–12 education. Districts fast-tracked long-term plans for upgraded technology and teacher training. Educators and students worked together to troubleshoot technical problems as they arose, and companies innovated remote learning software to provide the best experiences. With all of the changes, adaptations and, in many cases, improvements, educators are beginning to wonder if schooling should return to the way it was.
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Neo LMS
APRIL 13, 2021
It was probably over ten years ago when our after-school multi-media club began creating podcasts for our school using GarageBand on our MacBook Pro. The students put a lot of work into each episode – adding intros and outros, recording segments of trivia and riddles, and playing around with bumpers and stingers. Unfortunately, our audience was small – basically the families of the students in the club and one loyal second grade teacher who played them for her class each week.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 26, 2021
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Sophia is a student in Oman. During the 2020 shut down, Sophia wanted to help the children in her neighborhood have a fun learning experience — so she created a virtual summer camp online. We can learn about learning in this example where the teacher and students are kids and everything is optional.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 26, 2021
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: 16 Spring Cleaning Steps for Computers.
Catlin Tucker
APRIL 11, 2021
Over the last 14 months, people have asked me, “What do you hope the silver lining of this tough year will be?” I hope educators and educational institutions use this year and the lessons learned to reimagine “school” and how we design and facilitate learning. Yet, I worry that won’t happen. I fear schools will revert to what is comfortable and what aligns with existing mental models instead of questioning the status quo, taking inventory of the lessons learned this
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A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 11, 2021
The world has radically changed in unprecedented ways. Educators navigate uncharted waters that continually fluctuate as a result of COVID-19 and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Even with all of these challenges, opportunities have arisen to take education in a different and better direction to create a new normal that better meets learners' needs.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 8, 2021
Adoption of software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) solutions is on the rise as organizations look for ways to reduce complexity and improve performance across their IT stacks. K–12 schools also stand to benefit from the adoption of SD-WAN as they seek to manage both in-school and remote learning requirements. Yet, many schools still have unanswered questions about SD-WAN, beginning with: What is it, exactly?
Neo LMS
APRIL 20, 2021
With the enormous changes brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a new kid on the block that people seem to be talking about a lot lately: the uberization of education. The topic is not new. Once technology became part of our daily routine and online learning solutions (MOOC providers, learning apps, learning management systems , etc.) picked up, it was only a matter of time to see that education had to undergo some changes.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 18, 2021
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Professional Development can be an adventure! Yes, you can create fun, exciting learning. In this show, learn how Laurie Guyon uses hyperdocs and a “choose your own adventure” format. Not only does this format excites teachers about learning new tools, but also many of them now use this method with students.
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
Digital Promise
APRIL 29, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic may have disrupted traditional classroom instruction, but it has not stopped schools from fostering meaningful connections and engaging in robust, student-centered teaching and learning. As challenging as the pandemic has been, a common theme has emerged among the League of Innovative Schools: Embrace the innovations of the moment as designs for the future.
Catlin Tucker
APRIL 1, 2021
One of the challenges teachers in concurrent classrooms face is feeling torn between the needs of students in two learning landscapes simultaneously. Teachers feel guilty because they know one group of students is commanding more of their time and attention. Often, the students in class monopolize the teacher’s time and attention because they can raise a hand or blurt out a question.
A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 25, 2021
The pandemic gave many of us a great deal of time to engage in projects both personally and professionally. For me, in the case of the latter, that was writing a new book. My challenge and motivation were to create a teacher-facing resource that would also be applicable to administrators, instructional coaches, and other educators who actively work in schools.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 2, 2021
The signs are everywhere, once you start to look. For one student, it’s poor attendance; for another, a sudden drop in academic achievement. The third grader who used to be a star now seems more interested in interrupting class. A year and counting into the COVID-19 pandemic, and nearly that long since the start of remote learning, many K–12 students are still struggling to adapt — and many teachers are at a loss for what to do.
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Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 19, 2021
This post is written by Jon Spike. Jon is a Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration at UW-Whitewater, collaborating with preservice teachers and instructors to leverage technology in innovative ways. He teaches courses on topics such as Digital Tools and Video Games & Learning. He also hosts the LaughED podcast, where educators around the world […].
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 20, 2021
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day. As citizens of this planet, we should all care about caring for this world. Today, Monica Burns gives us practical ways to teach and encourage students to be good caretakers of the world we live in. Every teacher will find an idea they can use any time of the year to encourage sustainability and caring for our environment.
Digital Promise
APRIL 22, 2021
One of the most enjoyable aspects of the teaching profession is that there is always something to learn and refine. This year in my role as a trainer, I leaned into reading articles from outlets such as Edutopia, Education Week, and MindShift to increase my knowledge about effective remote learning strategies. In October 2020, I read an article in Edutopia which highlighted the importance and value of teachers creating an e-Portfolio for professional learning, especially while teaching during th
EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 17, 2021
Teach your young students how to protect themselves from phishing attacks and how to use multiple email features such as mass emailing. The internet can be an amazing place for your students to learn about subjects they may have never known about before, but there are still dangers online. It is crucial to teach your students at a young age the importance of staying safe online and on their own email.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
Waterford
APRIL 23, 2021
Beloved educator and children’s television host Fred Rogers once said , “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.”. There’s more truth to this quote than you might expect. Play can lead to social-emotional and intellectual growth, and it should be treated less as a break from learning and more as something just as essential.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 28, 2021
¿Cómo se dice EdTech en español? To get the answer, you might turn to Laura Boyd or Alberto and Mario Herraez. All three teach Spanish to middle school students, but their independent classrooms are unique. Boyd teaches Spanish to fifth through eighth graders at Poplar Grove Middle School. Her classroom in Tennessee’s Franklin Special School District is operating in a hybrid model, where students can choose whether they want to log in to class virtually or attend in person each semester.
Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 15, 2021
This post is written by Lindsay Zilly. Lindsay is the Director of Professional Learning for Illinois Digital Educators Alliance. She is a Google Certified Educator, Apple Learning Specialist, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Seesaw Ambassador and Apple Teacher 2016. Follow Lindsay on Twitter and Instagram: @iCoachLindsay As a lifelong learner, we have to be open to learning […].
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 15, 2021
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Combatting the coronavirus with apps is a challenge. With privacy and tracking concerns being an issue, how can it be done? Today’s guest Po Shen Lo from Carnegie Mellon University talks about an app he’s invented that uses a mesh network to help his college and also Georgia Tech combat COVID-19 among their students.
This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.
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