Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 5, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Last March I made my first custom GPT to assess project-based learning activities. It's not the final say in the classroom that it sure can be helpful when you have those big projects for project based learning. It's an app. It's a tool. It's a great tool.

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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. In 2019, he returned to the classroom to further develop Flipped and Mastery Learning.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2020

What you want for these last few weeks are activities that keep the learning going but in a different way. Service Learning. Here’s a great question I got from Sandy: I am a computer teacher for Elementary as well as for preschoolers…ages 3 and 4. Well, this year we have replaced those desktop computers with tablets.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2017

Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin. What to do when Computers are Down? You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Here are ten of the to p classroom management tips according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: Is the Socratic Method Right for Your Class?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2019

California has recently increased state investment in school technology , focusing on better broadband connections and supporting further teaching of computer science. However, blended learning takes the positive aspects of technology and combines them with tried and tested teaching methods.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The productive struggle of learning is real and part of learning. We do not need AI tools to step in and interrupt the learning process. Meanwhile, I'm rapidly adding art literacy to my computer classes so that students have the language to make effective AI artwork generation accessible. Summarization of Reading.

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CTE Learning

JULY 11, 2020

Read about how one teacher utilized his 14-year relationship with CTeLearning to easily transition his classes to hybrid teaching and hybrid learning , keeping his students on the path to success. But it’s always the same answer—computers, computers, computers. Most of them learn a lot quicker than I did.

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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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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. Among high school students, 58 percent said they now use their own mobile device at school to support learning activities.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I made DIVAA, the Digital Interactive Virtual AP Assistant to help my AP Computer Science Principles with Python and AP Content. You can even upload content when you're done (I uploaded the AP College Board standards for AP Computer Science Principles.) Answer the Prompts. Then, it prompted me so it could design the avatar for the GPT.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 26, 2023

Additionally, science teachers often miss out on extra support for reaching their students who learn differently. Sign up for a Free Account For this demonstration, I will select Physical Science because it includes topics I teach in computer science. An NGSS science standard aligned learning path relating to communications and waves.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 13, 2023

he's been teaching Artificial Intelligence to his Computer Science students for years. I'll let you listen and learn what Steve said. Just check back here each day (except Sunday) and I'll be sharing the apps, tools, and thought leaders on this learning journey. As a pioneer in Web 2.0, And here we are with Day 2.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

By Josh Miles CMO Q&A with Ryan Steuer, Founder of Magnify Learning. In computer science and beyond, teachers are looking for different ways to get students invested in their learning. Project based learning (PBL) is a great solution. Tell us a little bit about why you founded Magnify Learning. PBL worked!

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

iCivics is a fantastic site for learning about Civics through Game Based Learning. Lessons: Print-and-go lesson plans make civic learning fun, relevant, and easy. This blended learning tool brings the skills of writing persuasively together with civic topics that matter to your students.

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CoderZ

JUNE 9, 2022

Laying a Solid Foundation for Tomorrow’s Computer Coders. We’ve found that our students, given the opportunity and the exposure to computer science and robotics, flourish and thrive,” said Valdivia, who four years ago led an initiative to start robotics teams at many of KIPP’s schools. “We Supporting a Scaffolded Approach.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 21, 2022

If this means you can have breakout rooms now, learn more about how to set them up. Again, make sure zoom is updated on your computer as these policies are “client side” meaning they are on the individual computer with the policies setup by administrators. “Can't I just see the breakout rooms in one place?”

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 23, 2023

In this post, I’ll share with you these resources, how I recommend that you use them, and some interesting pointers I’ve learned as I teach students financial literacy. Additionally, students practice real-world scenarios in these seven units as they learn about financial literacy. EVERFI sponsored this post. All opinions are my own.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 10, 2018

Sheila Slawek teaches digital literacy & computer science. I’ve known Sheila a long time and am profoundly impressed by how she passionately and energetically blends technology authentically into the learning lives of her students. Ownership of not only the assigned laptops, but ownership of their learning!

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It's no secret that teachers across the country are doing everything they can to provide meaningful learning experiences for their students. These efforts do not stop at computer science education. We know that computer science learning resources and tools can enhance your lessons. Computer Science Slides.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2016

That requires a detailed picture of what students have learned. Kiddom is a free standards-based platform designed to help teachers curate individual learning experiences. If you collect student work in a site like Edmodo, Office Mix, or Blended Learning, you would provide one link to the page. It’s called Kiddom.

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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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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you want to know how to start helping little ones learn about technology, this podcast resource is for you to get started. Go to everfi.com/coolcat to learn more and sign up to get a virtual swag bag full of free goodies to get the school year off to a great start.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 11, 2022

Last year when I needed to take a college CEU course, I chose Advancement Courses and learned so much about teaching computer science in the classroom. Hattie’s Visible Learning – [link] Garrison, D. Critical inquiry in a text-based environment: Computer conferencing in higher education model. Anderson, T., &

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 15, 2022

In this blog post, I’ll share how Lumio is a great tool for classroom teachers everywhere, whether you’re reviewing for a tough exam like my Computer Science class or teaching a regular lesson. As the teachers reading this post will know, we need to ensure that students are learning as the teaching process proceeds. Let’s dive in.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2018

When students — and adults — think of learning to keyboard, it usually generates images of rote drills where you sweat over a keyboard as you’re graded on speed and accuracy. There’s a better way to learn keyboarding: Blended Learning. Type to Learn –fee, aligned between home and school.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

George is currently an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and speaker and the author of “The Innovator’s Mindset” and “Innovate Inside the Box” and co-owner of IMPress Books. They have everything from computers, gaming, laptops, or even a slick wireless mouse. George Couros - Bio as Submitted.

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Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Flipgrid can also be integrated into existing online school management systems such as Schoology, Canvas, or Google Classroom to supplement blending learning practices in school districts across the country. The data allows teachers to gauge their students’ level of understanding of learning standards. Formative Assessments.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JULY 31, 2022

With over 280 courses to choose from, Advancement Course offers subjects in everything from educator wellness to social-emotional learning and more. He is also a published Author and has almost 30 years' experience in education technology, digital strategy, and improving learning outcomes. But there are so many lessons learned.

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PCS Edventures

JUNE 24, 2020

Read on for our top 13 suggestions for tools and resources to help educators communicate effectively with guardians and engage entire families in continued learning at home. The first step toward connecting with your students’ families is to learn their needs. Survey Tools. But the tool doesn’t stop at simple reports.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

iCivics is a fantastic site for learning about Civics through Game Based Learning. Lessons: Print-and-go lesson plans make civic learning fun, relevant, and easy. This blended learning tool brings the skills of writing persuasively together with civic topics that matter to your students.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 18, 2016

iCivics is a fantastic site for learning about Civics through Game Based Learning. Lessons: Print-and-go lesson plans make civic learning fun, relevant, and easy. This blended learning tool brings the skills of writing persuasively together with civic topics that matter to your students.

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CTE Learning

JUNE 3, 2014

FOR MORE INFORMATION Steve Waddell CTe Learning / Support Learning Foundation swaddell@ctelearning.com Awards announced for the STEAM STEM career competition – Future App Game Designer Challenge 2014 – Victor Valley High School Students Get Top Honors in High School Edutainment Games Division. 2014 saw competitors from all over the US.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 2, 2014

Guided Instruction, Blended/Flipped Learning, etc.) Biteslide - A fantastic site where educators create student accounts for making stunning slide book presentations that are ideal for Project Based Learning. Edmodo - A safe learning environment for teachers and students. A great all-in-one solution for education.

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CTE Learning

JUNE 3, 2014

FOR MORE INFORMATION Steve Waddell I Support Learning, Inc. Support Learning Foundation swaddell@ctelearning.com Awards announced for the STEAM STEM career competition – Future App Game Designer Challenge 2014 – Lighting Strikes Twice – El Rancho Charter School Students Get Top Honors in Middle School Games and Women Designed Game Divisions.

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