Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This is a podcast for all education trailblazers seeking the cutting edge of professional growth. As educators, there are many new options opening up to us that will help improve our classrooms and make our professional development more accessible and available via our mobile devices.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Training and Founding Partner at Evolving Educators.

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Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Richard Riley, Secretary of Education under Clinton, quoted in Trilling & Fadel, 2009, p. fact, this was the case even before the pandemic but those technophobes of us in education did not want to acknowledge it until they were forced to fully embrace it head-on. We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 3, 2021

This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. However, our professional accreditation requirements are still on track and need to be renewed, as we have to learn and up our abilities for the fall. Social-Emotional Learning. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is right at the top of the list for many of us.

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CoderZ

JULY 10, 2023

As educators, we eagerly anticipate the start of a new school year while using our summer break to recharge and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. In this article, we will explore how embracing flexibility and innovation can enhance your robotics and computer science classes.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 27, 2022

Many educators I’ve noticed have moved from Twitter and are sharing on Linked In and Instagram too. ISTE Resources for you: Monica Burns ( get her Not at ISTE content ), Holley Clark – sign up to get tons of Chromebook and blended learning content ? Lots of people are also sharing their resources to #NotAtIste.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I don't think that my students who do not subscribe to chat GPT will be able to access the custom GPT I have made, that is why I'm testing it. Upload Data So, after you are done, you can click on “configure” and upload specific knowledge you want it to access as it works. This is so exciting!

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This blog post will share ten ways you can use Tract to create personalized project-based learning in your classroom. Teachers can request free access to Tract at teach.tract.app with the access code: COOLCATTEACHER . Help Students Choose their Own Learning Path. Create a classroom of creators and innovators.

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 12, 2021

I am a project-based learning classroom and have joined the pilot. Request free access today at teach.tract.app with the access code COOLCATTEACHER. Successful Distance Learning for Young Kids with Nancy Frey. He is the co-author of The Distance Learning Playbook, along with several other books.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

That's why I do innovate like a turtle, and twice a week I learn new things for 15 minutes, and any time I'm learning something new, I am taking those notes and putting them into my digital notebook. It needs to be accessible to you on your computer, on your phone, on any device you use. Remember, simple is better.

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Magic EdTech

JANUARY 1, 2019

Bett Excel London – 2019 is an internationally-recognized workshop for transformative learning that enables the global education community to come together to celebrate, find inspiration and explore the innovations through technology that are defining the next frontier in higher education.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Join me at the free Emergency Home Learning Summit as speakers (including me) answer the question: "What do you know about learning that could dramatically help or change the lives of students (as well as parents, teachers, librarians, and others) at this moment?" Topics include Balancing home and school Blended learning Classroom 2.0

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Magic EdTech

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Bett Excel London – 2019 is an internationally-recognized workshop for transformative learning that enables the global education community to come together to celebrate, find inspiration and explore the innovations through technology that are defining the next frontier in higher education.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 12, 2024

We discuss the transformative role of app-building, collaborative learning, design thinking, and the importance of authentic learning experiences. Alefiya shares how app building can enhance STEM education and how it also teaches essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and passion-based learning.

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PCS Edventures

JUNE 24, 2020

The real question is how to build up a relationship of mutual trust between the educator and families. Each student may have different access to technology, practice different traditions, or even speak different languages at home. The first step toward connecting with your students’ families is to learn their needs.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Interactive, game-based lessons designed by experienced educators help you engage students at all grade levels and bring critical real-world skills like financial education, early literacy, character education, health & wellness, and more to your classroom.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Our special guest, Or-Tal Kiriati from Tel Aviv, Israel, shares her innovative approach to integrating artificial intelligence and human experiences into multidisciplinary projects. Learn from her techniques in her language arts classroom to see how you can engage your students, encourage critical thinking, and make learning an adventure!

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

He discusses common mistakes when teachers implement mastery learning as well as the types of classes that work well with mastery learning. Learn about this method of curriculum development and teaching and see if it is right for you. Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals. He's in his 36th year in education.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 3, 2015

Over the last few years of the Speak Up survey, more students and administrators have signaled the importance of being able to access mobile devices in the classroom, whether through Bring Your Own Device policy consideration and implementation or through school-provided technology.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JULY 31, 2022

Education technology has good uses, but as we’ve moved through the pandemic, sometimes it may have been mis-implemented or implemented without teacher PD. He shares observations on where education technology is and where it is going in the future. Free Educator Wellness Toolkit. Al Kinglsey - Bio As Submitted.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 16, 2023

Promoting Critical Thinking with Authentic Artifacts When you sign up for your free teacher account, you will receive a special code allowing your students to access the investigations without creating their own accounts. They become scientists doing work and drawing conclusions with real artifacts from a fantastic collection of resources.

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject. These projects are created around Understanding by Design (UbD) principles to emphasize STEM education and have tools to help students customize, evaluate, assess and create portfolios. Defined Learning sponsored this blog post.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 2, 2014

sites that can be used in education. The reason for this was a lot of sites that are beneficial for education require that a student has an email account to login. This is very frustrating for educators that have to worry about district policy and CIPA/COPPA compliance to maintain student safety/privacy. Top 40 Web 2.0

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CSTEM

APRIL 30, 2021

As it relates to STEM learning, hands-on activities and in-person collaboration are crucial. STEM learning directly correlates to the type of work scientists and engineers do every day. Since the necessity of remote and blended learning, students have not had access to the full range of STEM education needed.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 15, 2022

In both plans, you get access to all of the features, so it is a perfect time to set up an account and try it out.) You’ll see when you login that you start off by being able to add activities, explore the resources they have, or get some training on how to use this collaborative learning tool. You’ll see this is free for teachers.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 24, 2018

30hands Learning is the excellent company for creating an innovative LMS (Learning Management System) as well as the popular mobile iOS app that is ideal for digital storytelling 30hands Pro. While the mobile is being used in education for project based learning, digital storytelling, and more.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

30hands Learning is the excellent company for creating an innovative LMS (Learning Management System) as well as the popular mobile iOS apps that are ideal for digital storytelling ( 30hands Starter (free), 30hands Pro (paid)). 30hands Learning is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits. Join our newsletter here: [link].

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 29, 2015

30hands Learning is the excellent company for creating an innovative LMS (Learning Management System) as well as the popular mobile iOS apps that are ideal for digital storytelling ( 30hands Starter (free), 30hands Pro (paid)). 30hands has lots of exciting news on the horizon.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

My excitement was palpable given that this fancy piece of technology was (and is) a luxury for most educators. Something tells me that a loose projector hanging from the ceiling was not what Thomas Edison imagined when he proclaimed that motion picture would transform our education system.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 30, 2015

30hands Learning is the excellent company for creating an innovative LMS (Learning Management System) as well as the popular mobile iOS apps that are ideal for digital storytelling ( 30hands Starter (free), 30hands Pro (paid)). 30hands has lots of exciting news on the horizon.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

30hands Learning is the excellent company for creating an innovative LMS (Learning Management System) as well as the popular mobile iOS apps that are ideal for digital storytelling ( 30hands Starter (free), 30hands Pro (paid)). 30hands Learning is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits. Join our newsletter here: [link].

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

30hands Learning is the excellent company for creating an innovative LMS (Learning Management System) as well as the popular mobile iOS apps that are ideal for digital storytelling ( 30hands Starter (free), 30hands Pro (paid)). 30hands Learning is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits. Join our newsletter here: [link].

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 18, 2016

30hands Learning is the excellent company for creating an innovative LMS (Learning Management System) as well as the popular mobile iOS apps that are ideal for digital storytelling ( 30hands Starter (free), 30hands Pro (paid)). 30hands has lots of exciting news on the horizon.

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 25, 2016

30hands Learning is the excellent company for creating an innovative LMS (Learning Management System) as well as the popular mobile iOS apps that are ideal for digital storytelling ( 30hands Starter (free), 30hands Pro (paid)). 30hands has lots of exciting news on the horizon.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Today through November 30 , teachers can visit pbslearningmedia.org/ getyourtechon to access free tech-themed content collections, how-to guides on building digital classrooms, professional development webinars, and enter to win weekly tablet giveaways." educational resources professional development' From their promotional email.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 12, 2017

I was painfully bored during my K-12 education. I looked forward to college anticipating that it would be different – more engaging, more interesting, more innovative. During my freshman year, I thought that if I had one wish, it would be to change the educational system (which has stayed with me ever since). I was wrong.

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ED Surge

MARCH 28, 2022

Some say it’s time to finally commit to scalable personalized learning. For Dr. Shawn Smith, Chief Innovation Officer at McGraw Hill , that means serving up the content that each student needs—at the right time and in a way that directly connects to their interests. It also means automating workflows for teachers. “Not

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