Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's episode, we're joined by Justin Reich, an associate professor at MIT and the author of ‘Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools.' We dive deep into teachers' crucial role in driving innovation and improvement in education.

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ED Surge

APRIL 23, 2024

Of those five, one left teaching during her third year, and another will resign next month, at the end of the school year. The other three are still teaching and plan to continue. years, I have been teaching Algebra I and geometry for grades nine and 10 at Becton Regional High School. It's hard to teach math, period.

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ED Surge

MAY 17, 2022

In the midst of these trends, we wanted to hear how academic innovation leaders are thinking and feeling about higher education right now. We talked to: Michelle Cantu-Wilson, director of teaching and learning initiatives and special projects at San Jacinto College. This is an interesting time to be innovative.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

His teaching expertise and innovative approach became a jumping-off place for many talented IT professionals. His main mission is to make the classroom innovative and students motivated. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Copyright ©2023 usna.wordpress.com – All rights reserved.

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Scientix

JANUARY 31, 2024

Education is a key tool in promoting sustainable development and innovation. The project had an impact by promoting green habits, giving students the opportunity to develop their digital skills and find innovative solutions to everyday problems. The question remains, however, when to start and how to make it happen?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When we asked the Ask a Tech Teacher team to apply it specifically to teaching physical education–not something we usually think of with tech tools–they came up with these great ideas: Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies! Join us as we explore these minutely specific tactics in further detail.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As educators, we tend to be on a continuous quest for innovative edtech tools that will enhance the learning experience for students. The objective was to discern how these innovative tools were being seamlessly integrated into daily routines and to ascertain their implications for the future of education.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In response to this need, Intel developed a Skills for Innovation (SFI) framework that defines skillsets and mindsets for K-12 learners to successfully engage in innovative learning experiences and ultimately leverage innovation in their lives and careers.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 17, 2023

And she’s been exploring innovative teaching strategies to help best reach her diverse students. Lander teaches history and civics at this large public school in Massachusetts, and she says one of the most important strategies is to find ways to bring out her students’ stories in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2021

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life. But hurry!

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ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2024

However, this tension provides an opportunity to innovate and should be approached with curiosity. Teaching alongside AI facilitates teaching writing, providing feedback and implementing feedback within a reasonable timeframe,” says Aida Hadzovic, ELA teacher at PS 226 in Brooklyn, New York, and feedback loops project participant.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Teach for Tomorrow’s Job Market Many parents want their children to study computer science. Yet, in the United States, just over half of high schools actually teach it. Equip your students to problem-solve, communicate creatively and build their own gaming innovations in a way that captures their imaginations. Need a hand?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. image credit to Deposit Photo Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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ED Surge

MARCH 18, 2022

In the pandemic many higher ed faculty, forced onto Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms, have continued teaching online just as they always did face to face, delivering lectures over streaming video as they did in person. Many are unaware that teaching online can actually open new possibilities to innovate their teaching practice.

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Talk STEM

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Coding is a great way to teach algorithmic thinking, but we need a curriculum that goes beyond coding to teach all the components of computational thinking. I thought, “What if I could use stories to teach kids about computational thinking?” In my job as a STEM director, I see many coding programs for kids.

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

Teaching About AI Art 1. I adapted their first Introduction to AI slide deck to incorporate Quick Draw and teach of data sets. The post Teaching About Generative AI Art Creation appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As the pandemic continues to affect educational institutions, teachers are becoming innovators in their strategies for instructional delivery. Technology is here to stay and is now very much part of teaching whether it be with delivery platforms or applications. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 23, 2020

Bring poets and poetry to the public in immediate and innovative ways. A seminal reason for teaching — and learning — poetry is to nurture creativity. The most utilitarian reason to learn and teach poetry is one of the most popular in schools: Writing poetry is good practice. Rhyming Dictionary.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

That this was framed as a contrast to the OPM-designed program, and accompanied by plans to invest in faculty incentives to teach online, suggests some of the weaknesses of OPM programs, further emphasized by the Century Foundation’s 2019 report, “ Dear Colleges: Take Control of Your Online Courses.” We also need innovation and creativity.

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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

JUNE 28, 2023

Innovation is one of those words in higher education that people have come to dread. Or when it has meaning, it is merely code for "unfunded mandates" or "unpaid labor" This is all too bad, because I think innovation in higher education is a noble idea. Real innovation is hard work and entails significant risk.

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Box Light

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the recent Unbox Innovation episode, "Cultivating a Creative Classroom," Preston Trebas, Boxlight STEM Training and Development Specialist, addresses the challenges educators face with integrating creativity into modern teaching and learning practices. Ever wondered how to turn your classroom into a hub of creativity?

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Box Light

MARCH 5, 2024

Clayton County Public Schools (Jonesboro, GA) and Boxlight's partnership spanning over eight years has significantly transformed education by addressing the challenges posed by outdated technology. CCPS faced issues with aging projectors, prompting a strategic collaboration with Boxlight.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In each other, we found kindred spirits, both passionate about better ways to teach today’s learners. His approach is innovative, original, easy to implement (with some effort), and effective. During summer community education workshops he teaches children the patterns that are found on QWERTY keyboards, using music and movement.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

My first foray into using video in my teaching involved a TV cart wheeled into my classroom, replete with a connected VHS player—and no remote. As I prepared to teach my first educational videography course earlier this year, I found that we lacked a common vocabulary for talking about how we design learning with video in mind.

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ED Surge

MARCH 7, 2023

There’s a growing market for the convenience, accurate feedback and interaction that voice-based AI reading tools provide, due to the unprecedented fall in NAEP reading scores across the country coupled with mounting concerns about modern strategies for teaching literacy. There’s something to be said about such automation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2024

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 28, 2020

They aren’t used to the homeschool aspect of remote teaching and it is a challenge to balance the needs of all of their children as well as their own personal circumstances. Her website is filled with innovative ideas on blending tech into education. Her website is filled with innovative ideas on blending tech into education.

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How to STEM

AUGUST 3, 2021

It is hard to ignore the global demand for innovation. Governments are dedicating departments to innovation, citing the acceleration of innovation as central to promoting prosperity and growth. Innovation centres are popping up at universities around the world to link academics with industry.

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ED Surge

MARCH 18, 2024

Educators often find themselves exploring innovative approaches to enhance student learning, and one particularly creative pathway is integrating games and playfulness into the learning environment. The Reinvent the Classroom HP Teaching Fellows offer insights about integrating games and playful learning in their lessons.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 3, 2019

Thank you, Jane Sandwood, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, for discussing some of the online options to make teaching music easier, more effective. Using technology to improve and expand teaching methods can help students learn about music quicker and give them a variety of different learning techniques. Innovative Piano Apps.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 20, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore why STEM toys are important and how they can help nurture future innovators. This type of play can help children develop important skills such as innovation and adaptability, which are crucial for success in the ever-changing world of technology. Why Are STEM Toys Important?

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ED Surge

APRIL 22, 2024

In the articles, we share the perspectives of HP Teaching Fellows. The Reinvent the Classroom HP Teaching Fellows offer insights about integrating content creation in learning environments to foster creativity and adhere to principles of accessibility. This way, innovation blends with standardization to create powerful learning.

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STEM Education Guide

JANUARY 29, 2023

To recognize the contributions that Black STEM leaders have made, it is essential to celebrate their accomplishments and continue to foster a culture of innovation. Their exemplary leadership has provided countless opportunities for people of all colors in STEM fields and continues to inspire the next generation of innovators.

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ED Surge

MAY 1, 2024

The advancements in technology are reshaping how we teach and learn, bringing new opportunities and challenges. Collaboration and open dialogue are key as we navigate this terrain, ensuring innovation meets the needs of today's educational institutions. The growing reliance on data and analytics to help build that ecosystem.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 28, 2023

In this article, we will explore why integrative learning is essential in cultivating innovative thinkers who can thrive in today’s complex world. By integrating knowledge from different fields, we are encouraged to think critically about complex issues and find innovative solutions.

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Bright and Smart

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Explore and be creative while teaching them essential programming principles. All children should be given the opportunity to learn computer science so they may become the future innovators we hope they are destined to be! The website allows students to: Learn coding at any age (even pre-readers!) Why was this week chosen?

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STEM Sport

APRIL 25, 2023

Educators are looking for innovative and engaging ways to understand student learning and their comprehension of key concepts. The traditional assessment method is most effective for left brain learners who favor an analytical and fact based approach. Implementing peer reviews teaches students collaboration and teamwork.

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