Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 10, 2023

With April being financial literacy month, there's no better time to tune in and learn how to integrate financial literacy into your curriculum. This show's guest is financial literacy expert Brian Page. This show's guest is financial literacy expert Brian Page. Now, let's teach financial literacy this month!

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 15, 2023

What have we been conditioned to think an effective classroom looks like? This has left less room to focus on the things we know matter most like relationship-building, social-emotional development and building a respectful, inclusive classroom community. The COVID-19 pandemic shifted a lot for educators and students.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Barry Malkin , CEO of Carnegie Learning , recognizes the need for research to drive edtech product creation, and his company has been leveraging data on the science of learning to ensure the efficacy of its tools. So research, data and learning science have always been at the core of what we do. I am very proud of that fact.

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ED Surge

MARCH 7, 2023

During COVID, we weren’t sure what other literacy instruction they were able to get. There’s also a need for tools that cater to varying reading levels within the same classroom and give teachers quick feedback on which students need most attention, and in which area. A first grade student is trying to read a passage on her iPad.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Thankfully, school systems have made meaningful headway in the past decade by integrating new media literacy and digital citizenship skills into the curricula, such that responsible AI can be a new addition to existing modules. Read the first article here. Navigate the ethics of generative AI in education.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 15, 2022

Classroom teachers are best positioned to identify where the main issues are and where schools should focus their attention. The struggle for equity in education stretches back beyond our nation's living memory. But, as the COVID-19 pandemic has made painfully clear, we've still got plenty of work to do.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Let's look at what is happening and a classroom application where there is one. I'll also share stories from my classroom and how we're using AI if it applies. This blog post includes eight use cases of Generative AI impacting classrooms and schools now. Is this a problem we need to care about or talk about?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. 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.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. This podcast does come out on Mondays and future episodes will be the ten minutes, but this conversation is so important. EVERFI This is financial literacy month! Is it helpful?

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In the article, Patterson and Gray outlined an approach that teachers could use to disrupt oppressive classroom hierarchies and actively address social injustices in the curriculum. We had just finished a discussion on climate change in my chemistry class. No teacher ever tells us what we can do about it. It’s a deeply depressing thought.

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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. Subscribe to the Show Anywhere You Listen to Podcasts This week's sponsor Modern Classrooms will help you teach better today! You’ll be glad you did.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Finally, skillsets for innovation combine computational, design and social-emotional skills to solve an applied problem, frequently resulting in the creation or use of a computer program, data visualization or computational model as a problem-solving tool. Everything I learned [from SFI] can be applied to any subject area that I teach.”

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ED Surge

AUGUST 30, 2023

Imagine not only waking up to a pandemic, forced into an isolated space without the physical and emotional support you need for learning, but also discovering that the place you call home has been deemed unlivable. This was the reality for many of the students and their families at Luther J.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Mahajan, who was part of national leadership at the Self-Employed Women's Association , noted that her interest in early childhood education stemmed from the perspective of motherhood, through which she recognized the importance of quality childcare for women's labor force participation and economic empowerment.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 15, 2022

Assistant superintendent Chris Chappotin shares ideas for making yourself available, the importance of taking things off teachers' plates (and not adding to them), and questions you can ask when encouraging leaders. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Readlee - Show Sponsor. in just 5-10 minutes.

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CoderZ

APRIL 15, 2024

What Are the New TEKS for Technology Applications and Why They Are Important Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the curriculum standards for all public schools in Texas. The new TEKS for Tech App standards are an important part of ensuring students have equitable access to high-quality computer science education.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 4, 2023

I had to do more with less, so I decided to experiment with AI tools to improve AI literacy among staff, enhance their workflows, and support them in exploring how this emerging technology could impact their work. This dynamic is significantly magnified within the education workforce.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 29, 2022

They set up their classrooms, consult the curriculum, make lesson plans and determine their routines. Many have shared with me that they sign without even looking at the data, because they are signing in the middle of a hectic morning, while packing lunches, helping a kid who is scrambling to find a lost shoe. I know what they mean.

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CSTEM

APRIL 30, 2024

The Reading Crisis in America Lack of literacy has been a concern in the United States for decades, and students of color often score the lowest. According to 2022 academic year data, average scores have risen but are still lower than pre-pandemic scores. As Spring approaches, standardized testing is on the horizon.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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. All opinions are my own. Search Courses Now.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Reading instruction can be challenging when a teacher has many different ability levels in her classroom. Dr. Robb has written more than 25 books on reading but also takes 3-4 months each school year as a classroom teacher. Corwin Literacy also published Robb’s Vocabulary Is Comprehension: Getting to the Root of Complex Texts.

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STEM Sport

JULY 25, 2023

Using real-world sports examples in education helps to engage left and right-brained learners – making it an effective option for educators trying to facilitate STEM in their classrooms. Below are five of the many ways sports can be used to help students improve their math literacy through real-world applications.

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STEM Sport

JULY 18, 2023

Whether this be utilizing the technology or finding ways to keep it out of the classroom, it is going to be essential for educators to critically evaluate AI tools now and in the future. All of these things can be done at lower costs – requiring less of the yearly classroom budget.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 10, 2024

Educators and parents can share this list as a form of motivation, showing students what their future could look like if they continue to improve their STEM literacy and educate themselves on sustainable efforts in STEM. As the need for sustainable practices continues to grow, so does the need for green careers.

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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Starting as early as kindergarten and elementary school, educators lay the groundwork for students who will use their STEM literacy to enter the growing STEM workforce. In today’s rapidly changing world, the demand for qualified, passionate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professionals continues to grow.

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Ellipsis Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

With these important skills on the line, you may be looking to understand the differences between the old and new Tech Apps TEKS. With these important skills on the line, you may be looking to understand the differences between the old and new Tech Apps TEKS. Implementation is set for the 2024-2025 school year.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Bridging the Digital Divide: Tech Access Initiatives Technology is a huge part of daily life – in the classroom, at work, and at home. One great way to get engaged in community service is to engage in activities to provide technology to all, creating opportunities for technology literacy regardless of other factors.

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CoderZ

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Across the nation, states are increasingly recognizing the importance of equipping students with digital literacy and coding skills to prepare them for the future job market. The Changing Landscape of CS Education Legislation We’re all witnessing the world change rapidly, especially with advancements as it comes to AI.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

It’s akin to the importance of play in teaching kids to socialize with others, develop tenacity, and learn respect for those around them. Life is much simpler when you–as a parent or teacher–can point to one solution for a problem, solve it, and everything is golden. Free Holiday Activities to Promote SEL. PK-4th grade.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Although the majority of educator-preparation programs saw no or relatively small enrollment changes in fall of 2020 and fall of 2021, 20 percent of institutions saw a decline in new undergrad enrollment that exceeded 10 percent, according to survey data from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Student loans are scary.

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STEM Sport

MAY 23, 2023

An effective way to facilitate STEM in the classroom is through competitions and challenges. This article outlines the benefits and logistics of incorporating STEM competitions and challenges in the classroom. As educators and school administrators, it is our job to find innovative, engaging ways to introduce students to STEM concepts.

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Scientix

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Math anxiety is usually linked with the curriculum and teaching styles experienced in the classroom which often focus on memorisation and recitation, emphasising a black-and-white, right-or-wrong approach (Finlayson, 2014). Even students with high academic performance suffer of math anxiety.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 2, 2024

When it comes to classroom activities connected to STEM concepts, educators, parents, and facilitators are tasked with finding new, unique ways to facilitate the curriculum. As the season begins to change and spring is in full bloom, spring-themed STEM activities can be used to get students excited about learning in and out of the classroom.

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PCS Edventures

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With the exponentially increasing popularity of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) instruction, literacy might seem to take a backseat. Subtle but ever-present, literacy is a key player in STEAM education. Why Should I Embed Literacy Skills into my STEAM Instruction? Science and Literacy.

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STEM Sport

JULY 4, 2023

There are a variety of different ways to improve STEM literacy. Most often, STEM learning is facilitated in the classroom by educators and at home by parents. By learning outside the classroom, students can further solidify their understanding of STEM concepts through real-world applications.

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STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These trends are not just academic fads; resources for parents, educators, and school administrators focused on improving students’ STEM literacy. AI’s ability to analyze vast amounts of educational data means that STEM curricula can be continuously refined and optimized.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 22, 2023

Photo by Julia M Cameron: [link] Shh! Simple Way to Understand How to be The Best Math Manipulatives Online (2023) – Are you looking for the best math manipulatives online to enhance your learning experience? Look no further! In this article, we have compiled a list of the top math manipulatives that you can find on the internet. So why wait?

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