The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Mark Sparvell cites current research about what students really want in their classroom and how social-emotional learning relates to education technology. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies.

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Digital Promise

MAY 10, 2021

After a year of fast-paced, high-pressure decision making, you’re now called on to figure out which edtech products will support your learners and educators. Should you continue to use the products you implemented before the rush to distance learning? Which learning goals might edtech support? How is this tool different?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Time is of the essence to get it right so that all kids can benefit from a quality learning experience that pushes them to think while limiting learning loss and achievement gaps. Balance Remote learning does not mean piling on excessive amounts of work on our learners. We can ill-afford not to address this fact.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 15, 2025

Background noise varies at different times of day making it hard for students to focus, attention spans waver, and not all students learn the same ways. This requires clear learning goals and ideas on how technology can support those goals. Since every school is different, what they need to meet their learning goals can vary.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

Many difficult lessons were learned during the pandemic, and a few more are sure to materialize over the next couple of months. Remote and hybrid learning at scale was never meant for K-12 education, but the fact remains that each has been a catalyst for some exciting changes that have long been overdue.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. So how can educators engage in professional learning and find time to connect with other educators, when schedules and responsibilities make finding extra time difficult? How can we make time to connect?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? Schoology recently released a report on the 2018-2019 state of digital learning in K–12 schools. Professional Development Is in Need of an Upgrade.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 17, 2019

Teaching soft skills, commonly referred to as Social Emotional Learning (SEL), is increasingly important in an educational environment, determined that students are graduated from both K12 as well as higher education primed and ready for a dynamic and changing future job market. On Social Emotional Learning. Smart use of data.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

Inadequate WIFI and the availability of computers at home for kids to use for learning caught many educators off guard. Remote learning was a monumental challenge for districts and schools that already had made large-scale investments in devices, but it was even more so where inequity was prevalent. Teaching will and must be different.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. I can honestly say that I have learned so much from them over the years as to what pedagogically-sound blended learning really is, and, in my mind, they are a global exemplar for others to emulate.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 19, 2019

Professional learning for educators comes in many flavors: Face-to-face, blended, online Content-driven, instructional practices, Edtech focused Faculty meeting, half-day, conference session If we were all to think long enough we could come up with a list of the best professional learning we've participated in and what made it great.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. My favorites at bit.ly

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12? eli.zimmerman_9856.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 27, 2019

This blog post is the first of a two-part series discussing relationship building in edtech selection and purchasing. In this first blog post, we’ll address how educators can build and maintain good working relationships with edtech developers. The request for new edtech] doesn’t just come from a want or a wish.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2021

So, in this article, I’m going to share my thoughts and experience about the technologies and solutions that reshape the educational industry and the way we learn in 2020 and beyond. 6 Edtech Trends to Keep an Eye On. However, due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus and the global lockdown, distance learning became vital in 2020.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers has several online professional development options to check out: GSuite for Teachers , Teaching History with Technology , and Practical Edtech Coaching. Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018. We can all learn something new. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 3, 2017

Murray @thomascmurray is the 2017 US “Thought Leader of the Year” and shares what actually works in edtech. In this podcast, Tom shares the research and highlights, some of which are included in the book Learning Transformed that he co-authored with Eric Sheninger. What Actually Works in Edtech? Today Thomas C. With Thomas C.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

Now in the age of COVID-19 the TGR Foundation and Discovery Education introduce the first module in a new series of no-cost digital professional learning resources, empowering educators with new strategies to support student success far beyond school campuses. He is a co-leader of the Ohio Google Educator Group (GEG) at tiny.cc/geg-ohio

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2021

The goal of the ASCD Professional Learning Community is to connect educators from all corners of the country in a “vibrant, collaborative online space for professional growth and exploration,” according to the press release. The platform is designed to make connections among more than 10,000 educators.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

With increases in technology and adapting to both remote and hybrid learning , we have seen them become nimble while embracing innovative pathways to create a more equitable learning experience. Teachers have risen to the occasion like never before. Below you can see all that H?para In this case, H?para

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This 3-part blog series, featuring guest authors from Michigan Virtual , describes the formation of the Learning Continuity Workgroup and how it has supported their edtech procurement and decision-making processes. When we formed the Michigan Virtual Learning Continuity Workgroup in April 2020, we knew these struggles all too well.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

a math teacher and instructional coach at Brashier Middle College Charter High School in Simpsonville, South Carolina, has more than two decades of experience and spends a lot of time thinking about edtech. If a classroom has spotty Wi-Fi or a teacher has inadequate access to devices for students, it’s awfully hard to make the most of edtech.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

There are very few studies being done on the overall effectiveness of edtech interventions,” The Tech Edvocate reports. This means that administrators can’t see what has produced better learning outcomes for students as a result of their purchases.”. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments. She prepped me for an intriguing lineup filled with sessions, keynotes and exhibits focusing on professional development for educators, leadership skills-building for administrators and top tech devices and solutions for IT professionals.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Given the rapid advances in AI and the momentum in the education field to understand how these technologies can support teaching and learning, last year the Gates Foundation launched a pilot initiative to provide funding to test new AI ideas that are in support of equitable K-12 mathematics outcomes.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! This year’s keynote speakers demonstrate bold thinking around some of the most critical education topics , including the learning sciences, digital creation and equity,” says ISTE CEO Richard Culatta. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

In this episode, William Coach Jeffery shares how tools like Flipboard and the Fediverse enable educators to take control of their professional learning and curate content that truly matters. Youll learn how to: Escape algorithmic constraints using Flipboard. Youll learn how to: Escape algorithmic constraints using Flipboard.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Want to start an esports program at a K–12 school? Through esports, students learn digital citizenship, team building, leadership and life skills aligned with academic areas. General skills such as problem-solving learned in an esports environment easily translate to other disciplines. .

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

From creating inventive professional development programs to pioneering new technologies, four California principals told the crowd at the Spring CUE 2018 conference how administrators can support technology integration. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Determine How to Provide PD.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 25, 2019

This endless cycle makes the vetting process of new edtech tools tedious for coaches and educators everywhere. Leveraging Professional Learning Communities to Discover Impactful Tech. I often equate the process for sifting through and selecting impactful edtech tools to selecting a life insurance policy. What’s the cost?

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Hapara

JANUARY 13, 2025

This constant scramble, complicated by distractions within the classroom or online learning environment can lead to stress, missed deadlines, and ultimately, hinder academic achievement. How can educators empower students to take control of their learning journey while boosting classroom efficiency?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

Visionary Planner : Leaders engage others in establishing a vision, strategic plan and ongoing evaluation cycle for transforming learning with technology. Empowering Leader : Leaders create a culture where teachers and learners are empowered to use technology in innovative ways to enrich teaching and learning. by Jena Passut.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how a Massachusetts school district enacted its own digital transformation. School leaders need to explain clearly to staff, teachers, parents and students why the technology they are adopting is important and how it is going to improve learning. . Create Compelling Learning Environments.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

Organized professional learning groups aim to change this. Frequently, these groups come in the form of a professional learning… While rewarding, this can make it difficult to problem-solve or generate ideas in their jobs.

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