Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

So, I took it upon myself to implement it in my classroom with some success selecting certain days during the instructional week to limit screen access. Fast forward to the post-pandemic environment of education. However, because of the growth of online learning platforms, even the basic content has moved to a virtual environment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

Statistics say over the summer, kids lose over two months of math skills, two months of reading skills, and one month of overall learning. Efforts to prevent summer learning loss propel often-unpopular year-round school initiatives and all manner of summer school and summer camps that focus on cerebral topics. Worry no more.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

All these resources are freely accessible from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Transform Your Classroom with Project-Based Learning and the Scientific Method We all know that hands-on exploration is the best way to engage students in the scientific method. And the best part? Research Quest sponsored this blog post.

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ED Surge

MARCH 23, 2023

Community colleges, which have historically served as comprehensive institutions offering associate degrees with transfer articulation agreements to four-year colleges, have also served as workforce drivers through their array of educational credit and non-credit courses. From 1890 to 1940, higher education in the U.S.

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

There is no theory here, just lots of learning and some bumps along the way. And for a bit of fun, meet CAT GPT, my very own Content AI Taskhelper – a personal assistant I've created with a blend of my own educational beliefs and research-backed best practices. Voice ChatGPT: A New Dimension in the Educators’.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 27, 2022

As a result and a conversation with Michael Cohen (aka “the Tech Rabbi”) I am exploring and learning in the ED3 Tech Community Discord Server and they have formed an ED3 DAO. Many educators I’ve noticed have moved from Twitter and are sharing on Linked In and Instagram too. Teachers love it. Some Personal Notes.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals. Click Here for Deals.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. AI or ChatGPT won’t replace you any time soon, but someone using AI will.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of project-based learning! 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 4, 2021

Tract can engage students and get them excited about learning. Tract is a personalized Project-Based Learning (PBL) platform with rich, individualized projects for students that can be tracked and managed from a centralized teacher dashboard. Help Students Choose their Own Learning Path. Tract sponsored this blog post.

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

Yes, it enriches learning but at the price of too many problems, preparation required, and confusion. I l ike Felicia Zorn’s summary of how that go-nogo decision really has become ‘get with the program’ Teacher Support in the Digital-Blended Classroom. ost engagement, particularly among students at risk.”

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ED Surge

APRIL 18, 2022

As we navigate the roadmap drawn by COVID-19, we know there will continue to be accelerated digital transformation and rapid innovation of education intended to positively impact student outcomes in 2022. To help early stage edtechs entering the market navigate this unique point in history, we have developed the 2022 EdTech Startup Guide.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals. Access early black Friday deals from now through November 27, 2022. Did you know that Dell has a cost-free education discount program offered to educators and their friends and family all year long? George gives some great advice here! . Click Here for Deals.

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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. Many of the topics below were part of that conversation, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The US Office of Educational Technology says, "Everyone in education has a responsibility to harness the good to serve educational priorities while also protecting against the dangers that may arise as a result of AI being integrated in educational technology." Is this a problem we need to care about or talk about?

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Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Flipped learning is a pedagogical approach centred on the premise that classroom time should be allocated to hands-on and inquiry-based activities and exercises while learning subject content takes place at home. To learn more about this whiteboard Android app, check out Jamboard's full review for teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 28, 2017

Today’s guest writer is Finja Kruse, a teacher experienced in different educational tools and engaged in creative writing activities in school. By learning various subjects simultaneously, integration between them and relativity to the world outside of academia can sometimes get lost in translation. 1) Student-Centered Teaching.

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Acceleration research can teach us how to accelerate learning. Dr. Douglas Fisher, co-author of the best-selling book Rebound, Grades K-12: A Playbook for Rebuilding Agency, Accelerating Learning Recovery, and Rethinking Schools. Instead of learning loss, Dr. Fisher is advocating how we can accelerate learning.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 27, 2023

Just remember that the limitations we've discussed with ChatGPT are also in GrammarlyGO; namely, the data it accesses is older. I'm still learning to use GrammarlyGO as it feels a tad “clunky” to me. I'll have to learn the interface, and until then, I'll go to ChatGPT directly for larger work. What's next?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2018

Kiddom is an easy-to-use learning management system that provides educators with an effective alternative to Google Classroom. Start by considering: What is your vision for how technology will be utilized to improve students’ learning outcomes? Education applications. Increase accessibility. What I like.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 12, 2024

Today's episode features my friend Alefiya Master, the CEO of MAD-Learn, and the sponsor of today's show. We discuss the transformative role of app-building, collaborative learning, design thinking, and the importance of authentic learning experiences. When people ask me my favorite App-building tool, I always say MAD-Learn.

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Picture a classroom full of students excited to learn about money. Want to learn more? Register now for their FREE virtual LearnOn conference on Monday, October 9, and learn the best practices in using their lessons. Check out their course list.

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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. AIforEducators.

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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. Adapting to Diverse Learning Styles Catering to students’ unique learning styles is crucial for fostering a comprehensive understanding of robotics and computer science.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 3, 2015

The ultimate learning experience for students is both highly collaborative and extremely personalized, supported by mobile devices and digital content, reports Project Tomorrow in their latest Speak Up report. This year, nearly half of teachers (47 percent) said their students have regular access to mobile devices in their classrooms.

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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

MARCH 14, 2022

How do we accelerate learning? The US Department of Education Roadmap for Reopening Safely says that “accelerated learning provides opportunities for students to learn at grade level rather than through tracking or remediation….” Simply put, acceleration “builds on what students know as a way to access new learning.”

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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

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. In fact, A.I.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. If you want to know how to start helping little ones learn about technology, this podcast resource is for you to get started. Thanks to partners, these lessons are FREE for all K-12 schools and students. Connect with Debbie at TannenbaumTech.com.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 12, 2017

I was painfully bored during my K-12 education. My undergraduate education, except for a few bright spots, was just an extension of my K-12 education including more grill and drill with sages on the stages (literally since I went to such a large university); taking notes and taking lots of multiple choice tests. I was wrong.

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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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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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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 21, 2022

Zoom has announced a slew of new features that educators have been longing to have. There's also a new (kinda creepy) Sales tool that I've heard will lead into education at some point and my concerns about that. This has been the number one thing I”ve heard educators beg for. Oh my goodness! ” Yes you can!

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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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