Waterford

AUGUST 22, 2023

However, it’s worth making time for fun student back-to-school activities in your elementary classroom. As an educator, you can use these 50 first day of school games, activities, and printables for elementary students to help your class get to know each other and find things they have in common. This or That? :

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 8, 2020

The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from St. Joe is also an adjunct professor in the Educational Leadership Department at Viterbo University.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How are you doing, educators? Today will be a refreshing encouragement for educators everywhere. Today, I interviewed Barb Flowers, an elementary school principal and host of the Teacher Burnout Podcast and the Less Stressed Principal Podcast.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this uplifting episode, we're joined by Todd Nesloney, a seasoned educator and advocate for authentic leadership in schools. This conversation is a must-listen if you've ever questioned your worth or impact as an educator. So sign up today.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

They came back already knowing how to use programs and what it can do and can’t do,” says Crist, a special education teacher at the district’s elementary school. “I told my kids it was coming. We went on Christmas break. The students were so excited to use a new technology that no one else in the school had, he says. “I

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Most schools are again open, but parents found that their children learn better when education is a three-legged stool: Parents, teachers, and kids. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Drew Allen, is an active working parent with some ideas on the new reality of parents-as-educators: Managing Your Kids Needs as Educator and Parent.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). Elementary Math. Student-led Classroom Management.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 13, 2020

Many of us have been discussing educational reform for decades. Given the unprecedented time of COVID19 and its effect on education, it is a perfect time to revisit and reimagine the purpose, operations, and skills related to a powerful education. The 21st century is placing great demands on our students and educational system.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

I was personally excited as this was a true example of my penchant for student voice and choice (for more about this see my blog post, Today’s Education Should Be About Giving Learners Voice and Choice ). About a dozen students expressed interest.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2020

I hold a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, earned at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. My Master’s Degree was earned at the University of South Dakota in the area of Educational Administration. When we offer current and impactful learning to teachers, our students, families, and communities’ benefit.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 7, 2022

Not only do educators need to understand effective graphic design, we need to teach it. Sadie Lewis helps educators understand and teach graphic design in this quick, helpful show full of graphic design resources for educators. Free Educator Wellness Toolkit. Educator wellness is now more important than ever.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa. She received her M.Ed.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

K–12 education is on the precipice of change in 2024. School IT administrators need to be ready to adapt as numerous shifts at the federal level create impacts throughout the education landscape. Additionally, the Office of Educational Technology is poised to release its updated National Education…

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2024

As I have been teaching with and using these newest round of AI tools since January 2023, I've also been interviewing experts and other educators and sharing the learning here on this show. Download the Full Flyer: AI-in-Education-flyer Download Registration Link: [link] I hope you will join me and share this opportunity with your schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa. She received her M.Ed.

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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

APRIL 11, 2020

Now is the time we all need to educate ourselves on effective online teaching and I recommend this course as a great place to start. Listen to Tom Murray Talk about US Education Policy in the Coronavirus Health Crisis Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Register for this free micro-course.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Educators desperately want and need support. Without a doubt, this will be and has been, more time consuming for educators. There are many strategies that educators were implementing well before the pandemic that hold more value now. The elementary teachers are also using both Seesaw and Canvas to promote voice.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2021

You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Forest Service to putting out fires in the classroom, education was the last place that Rachael thought she’d end up. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's episode, we sit down with Stephanie DeLussey, a dual-certified veteran special education teacher, IEP coach, and author of the upcoming book “The Intentional IEP.” Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it's that many of our schools were woefully behind when it came to providing students with a 21st century education. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund proved to be a first step (and a game changer) for many schools.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

During a planning call prior, I was asked to work with special education, math, and reading teachers in particular. What resulted was a great resource that I plan to share below on specific edtech tools that can assist special education (SPED), math, and reading teachers.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As many educators are teaching remotely or in hybrid environments, we need to have multiple options for our students to be able to create and express what they are learning. Read more: Teaching SEL skills in online education. There are free classroom accounts available for educators through Animoto. Elementari.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). However, over the last two years, students of all ages have experienced widespread disruption and uncertainty in their education experience. Mixing education and entertainment in the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic presented the United States with a public education emergency. However, support through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund came with mandates requiring districts to spend three separate rounds of funding by September 2022, September 2023 and September 2024.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

And there is no better free resource for educators to use than Everfi. Budgeting, consumer skills, and managing credit and debt are also topics, as well as financing a college education. If you’re ready to help elementary-aged children understand financial literacy, Vault is the perfect course for you. Grade Level: 9-12.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2022

NASA Educator Guide to the Moon (for teachers). Moon Phase Simulation Viewed from Earth and Space (interactive, elementary and middle school)—and associated Lesson Plan. Observing the Moon in the Sky (interactive, elementary). Moonrise to Moonset (media gallery, elementary). More on space. In Love with Space?

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, only about 49 percent of schools had implemented one-to-one device programs, according to a 2019 survey by OverDrive Education and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 15, 2021

Physical Education St. Patrick’s Day Activities from Elementary PE Teacher.com. Try these fun websites with activities for different grade levels, different classes: Puzzle–St. Pat’s Puzzle. Puzzle–St. Pat’s drag-and-drop puzzle. Puzzle–St. Pat’s slide puzzle. Puzzles and games.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 24, 2020

Maria Hersey is a global educator with extensive experience in educational leadership, international education, social-emotional learning (SEL), curriculum design, and global- mindedness. Currently, Dr. Hersey is the Principal Advisor for Global Education Advisors.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2023

Although education has undergone rapid changes in the past few years, many of the processes have stayed the same. The Herraez twins noted that technologies have changed with time — from photocopies to Microsoft OneNote — but the delivery process remains the same for many schools. Teachers deliver information to students, who are expected…

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2021

NASA Educator Guide to the Moon (for teachers). Moon Phase Simulation Viewed from Earth and Space (interactive, elementary and middle school)—and associated Lesson Plan. Observing the Moon in the Sky (interactive, elementary). Moonrise to Moonset (media gallery, elementary). More on space. In Love with Space?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2021

David Bott is the Associate Director of the Institute of Positive Education. David is a sought-after speaker and education consultant who works with government organizations and some of the world’s leading schools to help guide wellbeing vision and strategy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re in elementary school, this tool is a win for you; the kids will love it. The post Teach Reading with WORD Force: Fun Games Kids Love appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Parents will too! Sign up for WORD Force EVERFI sponsored this post.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

We talked to educator Alyssa Lyons about how to bring real-world skills to your classroom with some powerful curriculum. Marketplaces: High School Investment Education. Pathways: Financing Higher Education. Welcome to the 10-minute teacher podcast hosted by author, educator, speaker, and mom, the Cool Cat Teacher, Vicki Davis.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 7, 2020

Sponsor: Welcome TGR Foundation and Discovery Education as a sponsor to my podcast. Their mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education – instilling in them the strength and skills to persevere and define their own path. Cutler is passionate about mathematics education.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds allocated in the pandemic relief stimulus packages total about $190 billion. In Delaware, the state department of education is using ESSER funds to… K–12 districts have received numerous rounds of federal funding by way of state governments.

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