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MARCH 28, 2024

It does necessitate a quick reading of instructions so is best played the first time with an adult available but once played, students will understand how to maneuver through the varied stages. Easter Lesson plans K-5 From teAchnology, this site offers a wide variety of lesson plans aligned with Easter to support core learning.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Often in science/math/IT/foreign languages, subs aren’t as capable (not their fault; I’d capitulate if you stuck me in a Latin language class). Here are some ideas: I teach online classes so my transition is well-established by now. use a hot spot connected to your phone. print from the cloud–AirPrint is nice.

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APRIL 1, 2024

There are several strategies parents can use to support their children effectively. It’s a time when they’re diving into more challenging schoolwork and facing new social situations. Managing this workload effectively becomes paramount, requiring students to develop strong time management strategies and study habits.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, I'll share six apps fo r digital note-taking and my experiences with each. We all need to find a system that works for us and we need to choose tools that align with our individual preferences and workflows. Remember, simple is better.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators constantly seek new ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences. Recently, I introduced voice interactions with ChatGPT in my classroom using a Custom GPT that I made. Yet, I still felt like something was missing.

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JULY 14, 2023

Wilson: an influential biologist and conservationist who promoted citizen science initiatives such as the “School of Ants” Margaret and Geoffrey Leaney: husband-and-wife team who developed methods for rearing insects Are you interested? This is where citizen science comes in.

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Computer Science Teacher

JULY 3, 2022

Spring is an interesting time on social media. Well, several reasons. For one thing a lot of teachers have been voluntold that they are going to teach computer science in the fall.Some have never taught CS before. Hopefully, all CS teachers join the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In a perfect world, vocabulary is learned in context: The phrases and sentences around the unknown word define the meaning. If that isn’t sufficient, students use affixes — prefixes, suffixes, and roots — to decode meaning. This is particularly useful for high schoolers preparing to take the SAT/ACT tests.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As schools become more focused on continuous improvement and the development of growth mindsets, educators continue to evaluate how they can assess their students' learning to better inform instructional practices. EdSurge: There is a lot of discussion right now about learning loss and learning gaps.

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ED Surge

JULY 27, 2023

A large number of K-12 teachers and college professors have decided to simply ban the use of ChatGPT and other new AI chatbots when completing assignments. Some of those instructors are using tools that attempt to detect text written by bots, such as GPTZero and a new tool by Turnitin.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In a world where the mental health of our youth is becoming an increasingly pressing concern, Dr. Brian Smith's podcast couldn't come at a more critical time. But what exactly are these five essential ingredients for nurturing student well-being?

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Generative AI Use Case #1: AI is built into social media.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments. So, that’s what I did.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school. Instead, people use a digital calendar that automatically syncs life events across all of their digital devices. Really, though: Why not? The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress.

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JUNE 8, 2023

Are kids learning to think or just to pass tests? Are they spending classroom time wisely or just doing what’s always been done? ” So nearly everyone agrees this type of cerebral approach is important to real learning but few know how to make it happen. They can throw a football well or not.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today’s show, Barbara Blackburn shares the concept of rigor in education. We, as teachers, can focus on the learning process and engage students in meaningful discussions and activities. Vicki Davis (00:26) Mm-hmm. former drip. Oh my goodness.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 7, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I hope today's show will provoke thought and thinking about what it means to relate to our students. Tom also emphasizes the need to recognize and support the many and various backgrounds of our students and the need to build trust over time.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I hope you take time with your family and friends and find hobbies to replenish all that has depleted your energy. Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. Summer is the time to do that. So, find time for some of your fun hobbies.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This post will be a live post of the Microsoft “mini keynote” about Unlocking AI's potential. Link to Session This blog post is sponsored by Microsoft, all opinions are my own. Lydia Smyers, lead for US for Education for Microsoft.

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MARCH 26, 2021

I love hearing how learning is accomplished around the world. It reminds me that we live in a bubble, thinking our approach is great but often, other systems work just as well. Most students who enroll in it do so to learn trades and skills that they will use to build their careers and lives with. I think you will too.

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MAY 16, 2023

Regardless of the course (science, history, or literature), every student has to prepare a research document at some point or the other. Well-written samples from professional services will inspire you to get started. Also, the sources you use must be credible and reliable. Looking for tips to prepare outstanding work?

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we tackle a topic that's often whispered in the hallways of schools everywhere with a mix of disdain and necessity: worksheets. I'll admit that I have often expressed my own dislike of worksheets, so much so that I rarely use them myself.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and cloud computing are transforming businesses. Students can’t go wrong with future careers in information technology and computer science. Machine learning engineer One of the best technology jobs of the future is as a machine learning engineer.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Educators are the best! So, yesterday I asked educators on “X” (the new rebranded, Twitter, I guess) to share where they are learning about AI. You might want to take time to hear this interview with him. I had Kelley on the podcast here.)

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. EVERFI - Free Digital Lessons for All Ages Want to prepare your students for career and life success but short on time?

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JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. A note: Any time students use the internet, start with a discussion on how to use it safely.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. So what are you waiting for?

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Recently, I took a course from Advancement Courses called Teaching Computer Science in 6-12. Recently, I took a course from Advancement Courses called Teaching Computer Science in 6-12. Content-Focused with Active Learning. Look at Courses.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Is it time to add ‘coding’ to the essential subjects taught at every school? The number one reason cited by superintendents and principals for not offering this integral computer skill is time scarcity. Although producing these results using computer programming isn’t an easy feat, coding is super simplified for kids.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 21, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The end of the school year can be so exciting and give us ideas for great teaching. On my blog, I recently shared 10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer. And right now you can use the code COOL15 to get 15% off your course today.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

There’s a reason why the brain uses 25% of the calories you eat: Thinking is hard work. Subjects like math and science — the ones only “smart” kids do well in — demand that you find patterns, unravel clues, connect one dot to another, and scaffold knowledge learned in prior lessons.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 12, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students can build apps and collaboration skills at the same time. Today's episode features my friend Alefiya Master, the CEO of MAD-Learn, and the sponsor of today's show. When people ask me my favorite App-building tool, I always say MAD-Learn.

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 11, 2024

Imagine an evening brimming with discovery, excitement, and hands-on learning, where families come together to explore the fascinating world of science. Welcome to Family Science Night —an enriching and educational gathering crafted to ignite the curiosity of both children and adults! What is Your Scientist Name?

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Carly and Adam

MAY 2, 2024

This special day combines elements of science, art, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), creating an illuminating experience that captivates students’ imaginations and enhances their learning through visually engaging and hands-on activities. Inform students, parents, and other teachers of the event well in advance.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adobe Express in their classrooms. Text to image (generative ai art creation) 07:36 Tip 3. 10:28 Tip 6.

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