The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence is the topic of conversation for anyone who cares about learning, scholarship, and the future of our world, and rightly so. The job losses are supposed to be staggering.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 20, 2020

Is it possible to create a distraction-free “learning zone”, and find a balance between play, rest, and work each day? Let students know you have an “open door policy”, although they will be contacting you by email or video call instead. Provide enriching learning experiences from afar.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Videoconferencing tools and online learning environments may be the answer. . In a recent study conducted by InFocus , AVTechnology and Tech & Learning, only 19 percent of the 201 education technology users surveyed use videoconferencing in their schools. . “K–12 Videoconferencing Tools Allow Learning Anywhere.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Spokane Public Schools issued a new districtwide policy that bans the use of smartphones or smartwatches in classrooms during instructional time. In general, students are ready to learn,” she says. “As This year, though, the vibe has changed. And she says there are fewer fights at the school, too.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Years ago, I took the lead in writing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for my school site, which was later adopted by my district. It worked until our site eventually became one of the first sites to roll out a one-to-one policy with Chromebooks. Fast forward to the post-pandemic environment of education.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 1, 2020

They reflect the architecture of the educational environment and create the conditions in which learning occurs. Each classroom is as unique as the individual educator who serves in it, and that uniqueness is demonstrated in the ways in which educators build their learning environment and instruct students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2019

Tiffany Kerns on Episode 489 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast Music education helps students engage with learning and has many positive benefits. There is significant data proving the positive impact music has on a student’s ability to retain, learn, and articulate information.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2021

As we return to in-person learning, we should not return to business as usual. Listen to David Bott talk about Three Things Schools Should Debate As We Return to In-Person Learning. 5 Things We Need to Get Right As We Return to In-Person Learning with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

It features national and state-level policy and implementation data, focusing on high school data. And while the increase in states requiring computer science education is encouraging, millions of students still lack the access necessary to learn, and most states have yet to make it a graduation requirement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2024

Age Group Familiarity : Select someone experienced with teaching children in your child’s age group, as pedagogy varies significantly between elementary and high school levels. A tutor who accommodates your child’s schedule and learning pace ensures a more productive experience.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams can improve student engagement. Options for resources within this page might include schedules, data, professional development requirements, campus and district policies and procedures, and emergency response protocols. by Denise Neeb.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 1, 2019

But in the first multi-state effort to measure textbook efficacy since the implementation of the Common Core, researchers at the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University saw no difference in the average fourth- and fifth-grade math achievement gains of schools using different elementary math textbooks.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2025

How a New Approach to Early Childhood Could Avert a Public Policy Catastrophe By Emily Tate Sullivan A public policy catastrophe thats how author Dan Wuori describes the U.S. Tannenbaum shares what shes learned about supporting early childhood educators in using technology with young learners.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This report provides evidence-based strategies and actionable policy recommendations to help education leaders and state and federal policymakers close the digital divide and build sustainable systems that ensure all students thrive beyond K-12 education.” This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Key points: States should take steps to strengthen teachers’ reading instruction See article: The science of reading, beyond phonics See article: What’s next for literacy learning? The five policy actions are: 1. Adopting a strong elementary reading licensure test. Given that there are 1.3 Given that there are 1.3

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Digital Promise

JUNE 19, 2019

In this series, we take a closer look inside our new paper, “ Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers.”. Questions must be considered when developing policies. Micro-credentials can transform teacher evaluation and compensation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. Learn about 16 Free Resources for Schools Who Are Closing Due to Coronavirus Get prepared now. Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared. Learn more here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 25, 2017

12 Course Bundle from PLP for Summer Learning . PLP Summer Learning 12 Course – Giveaway Contest. She also consults with governments, school districts and non-profits that are integrating online communities and networks into their professional learning initiatives. Twitter handle: @snbeach. Blog: [link]. SHERYL: Sure.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

When we did this research, we were looking to figure out what are best practices for creating a computer science program at the elementary level. . However, when you take skill instruction out of context, that generally doesn't have the same impact on learning as it does if you embed skill instruction in the content areas. .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Our intent was to get every kid, every day, involved in something positive outside the school day and extend that community learning past the classroom. They wanted to play board games and learn to knit. Engage IRL also helped SPS weather student blowback when the district launched a new cell phone policy this year.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I hope you'll experiment and learn about Notion. With over 280 courses to choose from, Advancement Course offers subjects in everything from educator wellness to social-emotional learning and more. Review a tutorial to learn Notion basics. Norwood Elementary School. Notion is free for educators.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Still, teachers are tirelessly putting in their best effort to make distance learning work for their students. Although even the youngest children are adept with technology for entertainment, students in early elementary grades need significant support to use technology for learning. We sent cheat sheets to parents.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Like learning to read by third grade, taking eighth grade math is a pivotal moment in a child’s education. Conversely, poor schools are much less likely to adopt an algebra-for-all policy in eighth grade. Slide from a RAND webinar, “Racial and Socioeconomic Divides in Algebra Teaching and Learning,” presented in November 2024.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 1, 2025

In addition, state education leaders responded to the 2006 mandate by introducing a policy in 2007 that enabled students to take Algebra I over two years instead of one, neutralizing the effect of starting the course earlier. She got As in elementary school math but her grades fell once she hit algebra in eighth grade.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

I’m traveling back from the Bright Start International Conference where I spent the last few days learning about early childhood policies, systems and best practices worldwide. Students can learn about how plants, animals, humans and the planet are interconnected, and how changes to the planet affect those living beings.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

While solutions such as IBM ’s Watson Education and Google ’s recently announced Google Cloud Platform storage and AI initiative offers the potential for schools to deliver personalized learning strategies and offer analytics-based performance insight ; how K–12 institutions leverage these tools is entirely up to them. . by Doug Bonderud.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how mobile devices are proving to have a positive impact on K–12 learning. The video camera can be used for distance learning or teleconferencing ; the IR works with Windows Hello to support automatic logins using facial recognition in any light , and automatic logouts whenever authorized users leave the area.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from learning to read to reading to learn. After a few months of daily practice, my students werent looking at me helplessly as often.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

McAfee found that that only 36 percent of students said that they learned about personal data safety through school resources. Here are some essential steps students can take to make data hygiene a continuing part of their lives, throughout their elementary education, through college and beyond: Strive to Use Uncrackable Passwords.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. Our students use technology for learning, connecting with friends and entertainment. What is digital citizenship in the classroom?

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

In many schools and districts, half or less of their students participate in remote learning. For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. According to Rocky Bragg, a high school English teacher in the district, this policy has created some havoc.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

APRIL 16, 2019

One of the best things about teaching very young learners is that they are super excited to learn! They also love technology, but we must ensure that children learn early on balance and digital safety. Currently, I am the Computer and Technology Teacher for over 450 elementary students at a STEM Charter School. Teaching coding?

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2021

However, this approach is unlikely to support David’s learning. These questions spark deep thinking that ensure durable learning. This “teacher action,” as we like to call it, is one of the ways in which Deans for Impact has operationalized the vast body of research about how people learn in a way that teachers can use.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

5, 2025) Lexia Aspire Professional Learning , a science of reading-based professional learning solution from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand , has been awarded the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Accreditation Seal. Visit IDA at DyslexiaIDA.org to learn more. BOSTON (Feb.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2021

After more than a year of teaching under quarantine, school districts have big plans for summer learning. Thanks to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) and its $6.1 Thanks to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) and its $6.1 We call it a summer of learning and joy.

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

But even over summer break, students still need educational opportunities so they can return to school strong and ready to learn more. One of the most common causes of the achievement gap , or the differences in scores between disadvantaged and advantaged children, is summer learning loss (also known as the summer slide).

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