The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2024

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Belouga is an excellent new site that I just came across that is ideal for social/collaborative learning, and can be used for "blended learning" as well. videos, lessons, etc. This is all done through an innovative online curriculum that contains different many different forms of activities (i.e.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2013

Chellani has utilized a variety of tools to help her develop an interactive, student-centered learning environment. Since the “flipped” approach to instruction is proving to be a key asset in modern education, one of Mrs. Chellani’s recent initiatives has been to provide students with a means to learn independently utilizing digital content.

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Digital Promise

MAY 30, 2019

In collaboration with HP and Microsoft’s Reinvent the Classroom Initiative, Digital Promise Global is launching two new programs that celebrate teachers and schools who demonstrate powerful teaching and learning with technology. Powerful use of technology contributes to closing the Digital Learning Gap.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. “How How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 2, 2019

Photo by Vladimer Shioshvili on Flickr Educators have been using video for decades. The first time I saw video being used in a classroom was in 1973. I was studying at college and a man in a white coat wheeled a television and video player into the room. Today, video use in the classroom is more commonplace. The future?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

These cognitive, behavioral and environmental influences are: Traditional classrooms were a conduit for social learning where students could sit together and collaborate on projects, group assignments, or make use of peer-to-peer learning opportunities. She writes about online learning and educational technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 31, 2012

To engage students in her classroom, she has developed an interactive, student-centered learning environment. Although Edmodo and the “flipped” approach to instruction has transformed the way material is taught and comprehended by students, Mrs. Chellani noticed that it is very difficult to find videos on the content that are truly engaging.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Although a wealth of research suggests that active learning increases student engagement and improves academic outcomes, many college campuses struggle to get faculty to shift away from traditional, sage-on-a-stage style teaching practices. Now, pods for group work circle monitors connected to a video wall.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 19, 2019

A manifesto for effective classroom collaboration. Having many collaboration issues is not the standard for all classrooms. When done right, learning as a team works. That is why the flipped classroom, blended learning, PBL, and many more teaching styles require a high degree of social learning.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 17, 2021

Every Dynamic Learning Experience should include at least one of the four Cs. This is something I share more extensively in my books, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic , and Blended Learning with Google: Your Guide to Dynamic Teaching and Learning.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 20, 2018

The post 15 Collaborative Tools for Your Classroom That Are NOT Google appeared first on Shake Up Learning. There are hundreds of fantastic collaborative learning tools! Click here to join the Shake Up Learning Community.). All of the tools below have the capability but may support collaboration in different ways.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

Incorporating technology in the classroom has paved the way for a myriad of innovative methods and practices that are aimed at improving upon teaching structures of the past. One of these practices is known as blended learning and the term that has been garnering some attention within the education industry as of late.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

The post Engaging Lessons for the Next-Gen Connected Creators – SULS0160 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Dr. Monica Alicea, a Technology Training and Integration Specialist, about strategies and tools to engage students. Returning to the Classroom with Technology. Click To Tweet.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 28, 2014

This is an innovative place where educators can "Gamify" a lesson and have their students collaborative learn in a safe 3D dimensional environment (think Second Life for kids). The LMS component of Answerables allows educators to assign lessons/quests to kids, assess learning, tutor, and much much more.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

In fact, the busier it is, the better—whether it’s kids experimenting with the Makey Makey circuitry or uploading designs to a 3D printer, or a class learning media literacy or a student seeking advice on a video she’s editing at one of the computer workstations. based education advocacy group. “It

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Recall the lack of continuity of learning, or the goofing off that would often occur. Maybe you would have a worksheet or two to complete, a video to watch, a study hall, or a substitute teacher who would try to corral the class through an activity. Our “ELF” is an Electronic Learning Facilitator.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

We can add videos, information, permission slips, resources, etc. Online Professional Learning. One of the most exciting ways that we can use Google Classroom, especially outside consultants and coaches like myself, is to offer online professional learning courses. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2022

There are so many ways to use it in the classroom and to improve learning. Lumio is a digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences. If you’ve ever watched any of the quick tip videos these are all made through screencasting tools. Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 1, 2021

In this episode, I’m chatting with Kim Mattina, Shake Up Learning Trainer , podcaster, and co-author of Teaching with Jamboard. Kim shares some awesome ideas for using Jamboard to engage students in the 4 c’s and many collaborative learning activities. Watch this quick video to learn how!

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Hippo Video - One of my favorite sites around for creating digital videos that can be used to "flip" a classroom or create explainer videos. TypeTastic - The best site around for student's K-12 (w/ educational portal) learning how to type/keyboard. I Know It - One of my favorite new free sites around for Math grades K-5.

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techieMusings

MAY 19, 2016

Their school is committed to organization-wide change to effectively infuse technology into the curriculum and they are truly forward-thinking in their approach; the school has already implemented many innovative teaching practices and spaces. They are well into their journey to bring blended and flipped learning to all classrooms.

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techlearning

AUGUST 29, 2018

I promptly responded with my own video sharing my excitement for the day and WHY. It was pure joy and excitement for learning. A classroom is a great place for learning, but sitting at a desk too long can make school start to seem stale. So of course, I joined in because enthusiasm is contagious.

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techieMusings

MAY 19, 2016

Their school is committed to organization-wide change to effectively infuse technology into the curriculum and they are truly forward-thinking in their approach; the school has already implemented many innovative teaching practices and spaces. They are well into their journey to bring blended and flipped learning to all classrooms.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

My mind was buzzing with how beautifully this could work in-class, online, or in a blended learning environment. I wanted to support teachers in thinking about leveraging this active reading strategy for any learning landscape, so I created the template below (with permission). Whole Group Rotation Model.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

What makes for the best monitors for teachers has been evolving alongside the evolution of touchscreen technologies. In the digital age, with an increasing number of learning activities being carried out using a computer, some have questioned whether there is a long-term role for handwriting in education. .

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 16, 2022

There are many options for creating newsletters and with Buncee, many templates to choose from and teachers can include audio and video too! With these options, add in some tools that spark creativity and curiosity in learning like Book Creator , PebbleGo Create , or Storyboard That. Wakelet is a powerful tool for student learning.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 7, 2017

Most technology is so isolating. Some tech companies are also trying to mix hands-on play with digital learning. Plus, video game animations can be so adorably entertaining. Several years ago, after obtaining a master’s degree in learning design and technology at Stanford University, Yannier had misgivings about her career path.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

During the pandemic, school communities flexed resiliency, creativity, collaboration and flexibility to adapt to unforeseen challenges quickly. Video emerged as a crucial, game-changing tool in this adaptation, enabling K-12 teachers to provide students with the best possible learning environments despite the crisis.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 2, 2017

For tips on toggling between personal and school Google accounts, see my tutorial video: You’re Doing it Wrong! We can add videos, information, permission slips, resources, etc. By recording informational videos and posting to Google Classroom, some meetings can be replaced altogether. © Shake Up Learning 2017.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Recently one of our fifth grade teachers, Alice Sikkema, was chosen to present in the poster sessions at Georgia Education Technology Conference (GaETC). One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. She rocked it! Works on any device.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

My mind was buzzing with how beautifully this could work in-class, online, or in a blended learning environment. I wanted to support teachers in thinking about leveraging this active reading strategy for any learning landscape, so I created the template below (with permission). Whole Group Rotation Model.

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MindShift

JANUARY 10, 2017

Plus, video game animations can be so adorably entertaining. Several years ago, after obtaining a master’s degree in learning design and technology at Stanford University, Yannier had misgivings about her career path. Most technology is so isolating,” she said. “I Kids love them. I didn’t want that.”.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 7, 2022

Lumio is a digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences. Boost your student engagement on any devices wherever learning needs to happen. Watch the two-minute video below to learn about drop-down menus and how to insert in Google Docs. Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Dynamic Learning is all about going BEYOND traditional assignments and traditional learning, even BEYOND what was previously possible. You can learn all about the Dynamic Learning Framework in this short, and super cool whiteboard explainer video. Looking to go BEYOND Google tools for collaboration?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration is not confined by physical barriers–global learning communities connect and share insights in real-time. Adaptive learning technologies cater to individual needs, optimizing educational paths for diverse learners. What is smart learning in the digital age? Why is digital learning important?

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