The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 23, 2020

Sponsor: See 10 Professional Development Courses to Improve Your Online Classroom which I shared recently on my blog. I share 10 important concepts we need to level up as we transition to online learning. Vicki Davis is a classroom teacher and an Instructional Technology Director.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2020

Sponsor: See 10 Professional Development Courses to Improve Your Online Classroom which I shared recently on my blog. I share 10 important concepts we need to level up as we transition to online learning. Today’s sponsor Advancement Courses has courses you can take in each of these areas.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. This year, for that special day, give your technology specialist a gift they will truly appreciate. Subscription Services to a tech-related magazine or online learning platform where they can further develop their skills.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 22, 2020

Sponsor: See 10 Professional Development Courses to Improve Your Online Classroom which I shared recently on my blog. I share 10 important concepts we need to level up as we transition to online learning. Vicki Davis is a classroom teacher and an Instructional Technology Director.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Tim Carson, Skilled Trades and OER Advocate First, allow me to tell you why I don’t typically read books about online learning. Even the book that I wrote about productivity was envisioned initially by the publisher as for online instructors, and then they asked if I would be willing to broaden the audience.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2020

August 18-20, 2020 -a Free PD Experience for Blended Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This school year is dependent more than ever upon our ability to blend face to face (hopefully) and online learning. The online and blended classroom should redefine how we teach.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Perhaps the most concerning survey result is that more than half of teachers (57 percent) say they do not feel prepared to facilitate remote and online learning. If technology resources are available, then the best comprehensive strategy to pursue is real blended learning. Ensure SPED accommodations are being met.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

4 – UDL – Universal Design for Learning Inaccessibility is still a major downfall of some online learning implementations. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ensures that lessons are accessible for every student. You can best help your students implement these tech tools by learning how to use them yourself.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team dug into this: Building Community in Virtual High Schools As educators, we often hear concerns about the lack of socialization in online learning environments. Leveraging Technology for Community Building One of the keys to successful community building in virtual schools lies in creatively using technology.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. Typically, there is a teacher-led station, an online station, and an offline station. To be considered a blended learning model, at least one station must be an online learning station. Learning is, in part, a social endeavor.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2020

Sponsor: See 10 Professional Development Courses to Improve Your Online Classroom which I shared recently on my blog. I share 10 important concepts we need to level up as we transition to online learning. Vicki Davis – Bio Vicki Davis is a classroom teacher and an Instructional Technology Director.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

What Trauma-Informed Learning Concepts Should Every Teacher Know? Where Does Technology Go From Here (And What About Those Who Are Tired of Tech?). Last year, when the world shut down for learning, these presenters and I worked together for a presentation: 10 Essential Best Practices for Online Learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2020

The theories below will also transform your lessons so that students are thinking critically, problem solving, creating, and collaborating with their use of technology. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Jonassen (Ed.),

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 4, 2020

Whatever happens, online learning will play a massive role in our teaching. What better way to understand online learning than to take your summer PD online through Advancement Courses? With Advancement Courses , you never stop learning. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 2, 2015

“The number one benefit of educational technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative … productive … learn things they didn’t think they could learn before, and so in a sense it is all about potential.” Recently added to the Survival Tips for Teachers ! intefshelly.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

I’ll be sharing my 50+ ways to use technology in the classroom updated with new tools and tips for the challenges of teaching in 2021. So my keynote of 50+ Ways to Use Technology in Your Classroom shows at 4 pm on their schedule and is at 10 am in EST on February 4 — but there are recordings!) . – Laurence Myers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

with Technology. Summer is a great time to read blogs and attend conferences about educational technology. Take some courses with best practices that connect technology tools to pedagogical improvements in your classroom teaching. (Click the search box in the top right corner of this page.). PD Connection. Adventurous.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Even our day to day lives revolve around technology, and having such skills has become a necessity. Having vital technology skills is as important as basic literacy skills. Having vital technology skills is as important as basic literacy skills. Read more: How can we address the 4 Cs of education online? Infographic].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

It’s becoming more common to take online classes or blend traditional with online learning. These help individuals to create a frame of reference of behaviors within themselves and prompt them to act. Institutions now use LMS software to deliver courses online. How Online Learning Supports Social Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 9, 2024

Here’s a summary on grading assignments with PDF annotation tools: Getting started Grading Providing feedback Saving and sharing Grade Assignments with PDF Annotation Tools As online learning and virtual classrooms gain popularity, educators are turning to new technologies to improve their teaching methods.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Here’s an easy-to-read bullet list of what we found: Platform : Android iOS Web Overview: SplashLearn is an innovative online learning platform tailored for PreK through Grade 5 kids. Free Assignment Access for Home : Assignments can be accessed at home, enhancing learning continuity between school and home.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

What is digital accessibility – this simple question is, actually, fundamental in the technologically advanced era we’re in. Allowing everyone access to the same online content, virtual experiences, and digital devices is the only way we can move forward in this ever-connected global village. Use of Education Technology .

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

This is what I and others now refer to as Leadership 2.0. Image credit: [link] I am excited to announce two specific resources available to any school leader to learn more about Leadership 2.0 Help teachers engage in free online professional development. Motivate students by integrating technology into learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

The wealth of learning content makes it ideal for virtual teaching and learning, to minimize disruption and impact on students, families, and staff. To access the platform, schools can register at [link] and refer to the ‘how to use’ guide for remote learning at LaunchPacks. More online learning help.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning. By looking at research into online learning and human development, we can begin to grapple with the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Let’s start with the basics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2023

The “cause” refers to the reason something occurred, whereas the effect describes the result. We are living in times when technologies change education every day. According to Statista , in a study taken in 2022, 47% of college students believed that online learning in higher education was on par with in-person instruction in the US.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Keep reading to learn about six of the most significant benefits of immersive, metaverse learning, or head over to UNIVERSE , by ViewSonic and see the latest in metaverse education. Broadly, the metaverse refers to the creation of virtual worlds or spaces in which social interactions can occur.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The post Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. It’s time to chat about Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning! Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning – Strategies and tools to help teachers! Asynchronous Online Learning.

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Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 19, 2022

Today’s case in point is an odd article in Insider Higher Ed. “ HyFlex Is Not the Future of Learning ” starts off by complaining about that form of teaching, then becomes a general complaint about online learning. Next he praises the on-campus experience, in contrast to online learning.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Taxonomy (the science of classifying things) is important here, because we remain in flux when it comes to online learning modes, and it is always helpful to know when we repeat phrases — such as “blended learning” — in a discussion, most people will know what we are referring to. In 2012 Heather Staker and Michael B.

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Linways Technologies

OCTOBER 30, 2020

With technology rising up to meet the demands of education, education has been fairly consistent across domains. But still, there are miles to go when it comes to fully adapt to online learning. Choose your technology wisely. Simply transferring your work online is not ideal. However, this needs to be said.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 16, 2023

G iving students an opport unity to use digital avatars with the metaverse fo r learning is a relatively new phenomenon, but one with tremendous potential. Despite their novelty, avatars can appeal to a generation of students who have grown up using technology in almost every aspect of their day-to-day lives.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 19, 2020

Both of these online tools – applications have huge archives of teacher created quizzes. is a game-based learning platform, used as educational technology in schools and other educational institutions. Its learning games, “Kahoots”, are multiple-choice quizzes that allow user responses.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Vivek Singh and his colleague, Ilya Mishra, are new contributors to Ask a Tech Teacher who specialize in online learning and educational technology (more on Ilya’s bio below). With the blended learning approach, teachers devote more personal time for query resolution and revision. References: [link].

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2018

I therefore thought that a definitive quick reference guide to the major players, with a brief description would be a handy resource for our readers. So here are eight ed-tech organizations every teachers should know about: ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education). A veritable “alphabet soup”, as my Mom would say.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

The wealth of learning content makes it ideal for virtual teaching and learning, to minimize disruption and impact on students, families, and staff. To access the platform, schools can register at [link] and refer to the ‘how to use’ guide for remote learning at LaunchPacks. More online learning help.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2019

Here are five online math resources that will turn boring math into a favorite subject: Mathletics. Mathletics is a captivating online learning space that provides students with all the tools needed to be successful math learners both in the classroom and beyond. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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