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JANUARY 10, 2023

Until a colleague mentioned the inquiry-based classroom, where teaching’s goal was not the solution to a problem but the path followed. It’s what you’d hoped to do long ago when you started–but how do you turn a traditional entrenched classroom into one that’s inquiry-based? Spend time on projects.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

You’ll learn by doing, just as we teach students. Scaffold your lessons with what they teach. Ask them to stay during tech class and offer on-the-spot tie-ins between what you teach and they say in class. Be an explorer Go to the grade-level classrooms and demonstrate how technology is part of learning.

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MAY 22, 2023

Teachers have known for decades that ‘summer learning loss’ is a reality. This summer, show students how learning is fun, worthy, and part of their world whether they’re at a friend’s house or the water park. Kids learn to measure ingredients, make change, listen to potential customers, and problem-solve.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Add up test scores and see what the student earned. Does s/he show evidence of learning by using tech class knowledge in classroom or home? Does s/he complete daily goals (a project, visit a website, watch a tutorial, etc.)? writing conventions) in tech projects? What do you use that I haven’t mentioned?

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JUNE 9, 2022

They take evidence-based questions and look for information that will convince them which side is right. Perspective taking’ is an important skill to learn. Expect them to read closely, but work quickly, and make decisions based on their knowledge of reliable websites. analytical thinking. citizenship/ethics/etiquette.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Here’s what I came up with: have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones to make access the internet easier. Send the boarding pass to your phone have a cloud-based fax program. What should last nine hours turns out to be two. Schedule regular check-ins to stay updated on projects and collaborate effectively.

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DECEMBER 12, 2021

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

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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. Since then, I've developed these for each of my major projects. 00:00:05:00 – 00:00:38:14 Vicki Davis Hello. at all or treat it as if it's human.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Many Fridays, I report on a wonderful website or project my classes and parents love. This one is teaching architecture to youngers: Lesson Plan: Three projects over six weeks and your students will learn about blueprints, room layout, dimensions, and more. Spend two weeks on each projects. Kids will love this unit.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In my recent experiments with Voice ChatGPT during my daily commutes, I've discovered some fascinating insights and practical applications for educators. Blog post coming, and we’ll see what you think.) What is Voice with ChatGPT?

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject. Managing projects.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. Modern Classrooms Project will help you bring engaging, exciting teaching to your classroom with their free online course and community.

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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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DECEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore various fun and educational activities that can help you teach kids how to use tally charts effectively. In this blog post, we will explore various fun and educational activities that can help you teach kids how to use tally charts effectively. What Are Tally Charts?

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

Tract is a peer-to-peer, on-demand, project-based learning platform designed for grades 3-12. It doesn’t focus on state or international standards (though it does meet them–just don’t look for that in the learning path detail). Peer-to-peer learning is what sets Tract apart from other learning platforms.

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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. I learned early to be open to change.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, host Vicki Davis sits down with Lauren Lavelle to discuss the transformative educational approach known as Genius Hour 2.0. Focused on designing project-based learning units with an interdisciplinary approach.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strategies to life. It's all real and all right now.

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JULY 14, 2023

Here’s what you should know: Becoming a Citizen Scientist: What You Should Know Human scientific endeavors have consistently expanded in scope and complexity over the last two centuries. Such projects are especially useful in population studies, wildlife conservation efforts, psychological surveys, and behavioral research.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Savvy educators have built lesson plans based on this interest for years. Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning.

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DECEMBER 30, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The ChatGPT Tech Support Advisor Custom GPT is stellar. Because it can write the code for you and also because I have specific things about my own personal setup that shouldn't be shared for protective reasons, I've summarized what I've done with it.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

As teachers move from a “teacher-lecturer” model of education to a “teacher-guide”, peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a select peer group–has become a popular education strategy. They engage learners through multimedia, tasks, projects, and peer interaction. ” –Albert Einstein.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I've been working on a big project and am very busy, but I have been studying the changes in Windows 11 Copilot, released on Tuesday, September 26, and wanted to share them with you. See Windows Insider Blog.] How Do I get Copilot? Pretty cool.

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JUNE 15, 2021

Educators participate in this five-week hands-on quasi-writer’s workshop to learn about widely-available digital tools that will help their students develop their inner writer. Resources include videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker.

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MARCH 11, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Page, a former Milken National Educator of the Year with 15 years of experience in the education field. We can help our children learn! MAD-Learn is an amazing collaborative app building tool.

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JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Learners achieve higher achievement scores in math One 2016 randomized study by Roschelle et al found that students attained higher achievement scores when teachers combined one-on-one attention and web-based homework tools. But where to start?

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Students learn best when they are relaxed, happy, and feeling loved. It reminds teachers that the fulcrum for learning is the student’s emotional well-being. It reminds teachers that the fulcrum for learning is the student’s emotional well-being. Let’s back up a moment: What is mindfulness?

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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. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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MAY 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post will give some recommendations about what you need to do to feel rejuvenated and point to some courses that will help you do that. Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. Personal interests engage students in learning.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn how to plan ahead to allow for project based learning and digital portfolios and best practices for implementing them in the classroom. I am a project based learning classroom and have joined the pilot.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

These two realities increased momentum and focus on initiatives to bridge the digital divide — initiatives like Project 10Million. In 2020, T-Mobile launched Project 10Million, a $10.7 A critical part of innovation is our ability to identify and provide the tools that will allow students to create, learn and thrive anytime, anywhere.

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AUGUST 12, 2022

So what gives in the post-pandemic world? . I found that students were happy using the technology, but some would rather complete work pen to paper or do an assessment/project without the technology. . Here is what I propose: At the beginning of the year, before classes start, each site examines its use of technology.

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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. This should include homework, projects, student presentation, school events–everything that requires preparation. Really, though: Why not? Classroom activities should be handled the same.

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MARCH 11, 2020

The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. What You Get. Learn to use tech collaboratively, purposefully, and as good digital citizens. Click to sign up.

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MAY 5, 2022

Student agency is defined as learning in which students have a choice in relevant activities that represent their learning. Student agency is defined as learning in which students have a choice in relevant activities that represent their learning. Students represent their learning by using images and narration.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

I find great joy in discovering something new and connecting it to what I know. This is made easier because I received a good foundation in my school years in how to learn. Use tools like to-do lists or task management apps to keep track of assignments, projects, and other commitments.

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