The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We took our school from a physical school on a Friday to a distance learning campus by Monday. And the learning continues. They know how to do distance learning. Higher ed could learn some things, but we are specifically addressing K12.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 3, 2020

Teachers will likely be expected to engage students at least part time online, which may also require that teachers spend time this summer engaged in professional learning focused on online pedagogy and technology training. Group A attends face-to-face classes from 8-3 PM on Monday and Tuesday and learns online Wednesday-Friday.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Teachers are designing learning experiences for a range of learning landscapes. If teachers design a “choose your own adventure” learning experience, students can enjoy some voice and choice in the experience and control the pace at which they process information and complete tasks.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 6, 2020

I asked my good friend, Dr. Maria Hersey , to lend her expertise around social-emotional learning to this project. One board for teachers, one for secondary students, and another for elementary students and their parents. Well-being Board for Secondary Students. Ultimately, Maria and I created three separate well-being boards.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2021

Deeper Learning can happen as we work to connect with students and transform them into critical thinkers as well as knowledgeable about our content areas. Listen to Jal Mehta Talk about Deeper Learning in Schools. Sponsor: Pear Deck. Just go to peardeck.com/pear-fair to reserve your seat. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

There are right and wrong ways to work with our students and help them learn. We must be grounded in reality and equip ourselves with the knowledge of neuroscience, learning, and how we can best help kids move forward. 10 Ways to Move Forward: Learning Gaps, SEL, and Practical Tips to Take Your Classroom Further Post-Pandemic.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to know that their teachers are there to support them as they work because learning is a process and everyone needs feedback and help to improve. I want students to be intrinsically motivated to revisit and improve their work because they feel like active agents in the learning process.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Mike is also a thought leader in professional learning communities (PLCs) and the PLC at Work process, advancing the work of his mentors Richard DuFour and Robert Eaker. At both schools, he helped create Model PLCs, improving learning for all students. He co-created the RTI at Work approach to systematic interventions.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2025

2025 marks an exciting journey into AI-powered learning! HP AI Spotlight Schools are innovative secondary schools in the United States that are committed to powerful teaching and learning with technology, especially artificial intelligence. Click here to see the full infographic.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

Now, through the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, KCS was about to receive more than $114 million to spend on a wide range of learning improvement projects. A year or so into the pandemic, the Tennessee district had completed a detailed needs assessment that spanned every school and classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The last bucket of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding expires in September. To support learning, K–12 decision-makers bought everything from classroom displays to one-to-one student devices using ESSER funds. The funding cliff is looming over K–12 school districts this year.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

K–12 IT leaders must reflect on what we learned during that time and use that knowledge to guide our approach to refreshing our districts’ devices, especially with the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund cliff approaching.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

Bringing today’s K–12 learning environments up to speed requires adequate, long-term funding. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund proved to be a first step (and a game changer) for many schools. Over the past…

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Neo LMS

MARCH 18, 2021

While the student goes through the formal steps within the system — from kindergarten to primary school to secondary school and so on — parents are an important part of the big picture. Current distance learning settings have made this crystal clear. Read more: Best practices for supporting parents with remote learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

With free financial literacy courses for high school and middle school, social-emotional learning, and digital literacy classes, today we highlight six ways you can help students learn real-world skills. Listen to 6 Ways to Help Kids Learn Real-World Skills. 6 Ways to Help Students Learn Real-World Skills: Transcript.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

I am SUPER EXCITED to be offering this professional learning opportunity for international school educators! ALL on instructional redesign (or leadership) for deeper learning. Leadership for Deeper Learning track – April 3 and 10. Secondary Teaching track – April 17 and 24; May 1. Interested? Related Posts.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Networks are the technology backbone of teaching, learning and running a K–12 school. Many schools target summer break to make these changes, but the reality is that “summer break” is a period of only six weeks and is often even shorter than that at the secondary level. Bringing in experts — in a capacity that fits a school’s…

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

That way, they can use that data to design learning experiences that better meet the needs of their students. The post-lesson reflection is an opportunity for students to pause and assess what they think they have learned in a lesson or series of lessons. Learning Log/Blog. Sketchnotes. Exit Ticket. Tell Me How.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Beyond confidential payment information, education records contain a wealth of other information that could pay dividends for hackers on the dark web and lead to secondary crimes. It’s no secret that K–12 schools are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. The coronavirus pandemic has made the situation worse.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

We have secondary students who have third-grade reading levels,” says Sharo Dickerson, director of digital and learning resources at El Paso Independent School District in Texas. K–12 students across the U.S. are struggling with literacy skills. “We

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused postsecondary institutions to abruptly transition many of their spring 2020 courses to digital learning. course leads, department chairs, and other higher education leaders) to respond by creating more equitable digital learning opportunities. Creating an Equity-Centered Course.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments. A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 06/10/2019 - 09:56.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, has been named a High Quality Evidence-Based Instructional Material for Early Literacy by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 13, 2021

Students might listen to podcasts for several reasons: to learn about a topic, practice listening skills, or analyze the anatomy of an audio program. But the truth is that many podcasts that appeal to adults can also be used in secondary classrooms. Read more: Podcasting in the classroom: The digital tool you should be using.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 23, 2020

My co-author, Julie Graber, and I are delighted that we were selected to do a FREE 4-week book study on Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning ! 45-50; secondary). If we want deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion, we have to design for them! 41-45; elementary).

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

But it’s important to remember that everyone learns differently, and there’s no one size fits all. And using AI tools makes personalized learning more obtainable. But here’s the exciting reality: what they’re doing is improving their writing and learning about input-output relationships.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 26, 2018

The Station Rotation Model is a blended learning model where students rotate through a series of online and offline stations. This model is an easier shift for elementary teachers who are already use learning stations with students. That said, there are clear advantages to using this model at the secondary level. Writing level.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

With Emergency Connectivity Fund and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds winding down, many schools are returning their focus to the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate discount program for technology budget support.

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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. Others, however, have found innovative and creative solutions to combat the learning difficulties the pandemic imposed using the available government funding.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

There is a renewed focus on CTE amid broader debates about the value of college and the student debt crisis as well as the need for viable post-secondary alternatives. Demand for Post-Secondary Options Drives CTE Investment. Department of Education, supporting instruction for elementary and secondary students as well as adults.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the early days of my transition to blended learning, I had one Chromebook, which I received after writing a Donor’s Choose project. It was exciting to see how the addition of a single device enabled my students to drive their learning and engage in meaningful student-centered learning activities. I was hooked!

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2019

In my role as a blended learning coach, I work with a lot of teachers who are intrigued by the idea of digital notebooks. Create artifacts of their learning that can be shared easily with parents. Reflect on their learning and growth with an embedded reflective blog. Add to and reference their work from any device.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 16, 2020

Jennifer Pieratt on episode 605 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Project-Based Learning is a powerful tool. Listen to Jennifer Pieratt share ideas for Project-Based Learning Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Go to www.advancementcourses.com/coolcat.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2019

Still, others aren’t integrated with learning management systems. Urkund integrates with most learning management systems, online, or by email. I tested Urkund inside Google Classroom, however it integrates with most modern Learning Management systems including Blackboard, Moodle, and more. to deceive the system.”

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

Blended learning is something that is near and dear to my heart. As I transitioned from the principalship to supporting districts and schools, I learned that blended learning was a powerful pedagogical strategy that could unleash students' potential while meeting their diverse needs. Wells did the latter exceptionally well.

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Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2020

With schools closed and social distancing orders in place due to COVID-19, micro-credentials —which are online and on-demand—allow educators to continue their professional learning without leaving their homes. Micro-credentials support timely topics like distance learning. Plan ahead with micro-credentials.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 5, 2021

While this is undoubtedly important, it is also vital to gather input on professional learning and resources that are needed— more of this down the road. Personalized learning sounds great in theory, but from a practical standpoint, it takes some time to plan when implementing for the first time.

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