The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. Students can choose a book or story that appeals to their interests or curiosity.

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Waterford

AUGUST 6, 2021

Read on to discover what the Universal Design for Learning is all about and how it can reduce educational barriers for students. Then, discover a few practical ways that you can use Universal Design for Learning guidelines in your classroom—along with some examples to get you started. Give Students a Choice of Assignments.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 24, 2023

Classroom management skills is the topic of our blog post today! Classroom management is an art and a science that lies at the heart of effective teaching. It’s the invisible thread that weaves together student engagement, academic success, and the overall harmony of the classroom environment. Gage, Ph.D.,

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

They had boxes of books that had been donated to them and wanted to create a library. Youth Haven had boxes of donated books but no centralized collection. So, Cox began organizing the books into a library and established a Makerspace for the students at Youth Haven.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

There are plenty of reasons that K–3 teachers tend to be less likely than their middle and high school peers to use technology in the classroom. However, by incorporating technology into their classrooms, K–3 teachers can add flexibility and personalization to their instruction—and even get some of their own time back.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 6, 2013

Wikipedia Differentiation, the ability for teachers to meet the needs of a variety of learners, is a key component for successful teaching. Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — As students return to the classroom for the new school year, Savvas Learning Company is helping educators move learning forward with engaging, easy-to-use K-12 solutions that offer data-informed instruction and adaptive technology to take personalized learning to the next level. “A

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Professional Development: Teachers can engage in professional development discussions with ChatGPT to explore new teaching methodologies, classroom management strategies, or to gain insights into educational research and best practices. Seek book recommendations for advanced readers in elementary school.

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Gaggle Speaks

JANUARY 4, 2016

Teaching strategies are constantly evolving while technology is taking on a more dominant role in the classroom. Keeping up with fresh new tips from blogs and Twitter are useful for on-the-go tips and tricks, but it’s also beneficial to pick up a book or two and dig a little deeper. Fair Isn’t Always Equal by Ricki Wormeli.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 28, 2023

In this episode and blog post, I’m sharing a checklist of best practices for creating an effective and engaging choice board for your classroom. YOU can be that teacher—and EVERFI wants to help you make that kind of impact with FREE digital lessons for K thru 12 students. And grab your FREE, downloadable checklist below.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

Every day more schools and districts are switching to Lumio – it’s truly a flexible, time-saving tool that makes it easy to turn your PDFs, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Notebook files into engaging lessons with interactive activities, games, group workspaces, and formative assessment ALL built right in. Going Global in the Classroom.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

My purpose behind this post is to introduce you to UDL, explain what it is and talk about the different ways you can use it in your classroom to enhance your teaching and boost students learning. Offer options like audiobooks or e-books with adjustable text size and background color for accessibility.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 4, 2019

The post Project Based Learning Tips that Will Transform Your Classroom – SULS015 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. She shares lots of tips for project-based learning, using the “In-Flip,” method, and how she helps students discover their passions. 22:37] Differentiate instruction with technology.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration transcends classroom boundaries, involving a myriad of stakeholders – colleagues, students, parents, and the broader educational community. In my experience, these connections don’t just bring new ideas and perspectives to the classroom; they also offer support and inspiration from a global teaching community.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

A "Flipped Classroom" is a classroom that uses class time to do activities/lessons (guided by the teacher) and "homework" time (at home) for guided instruction (usually through video). For an excellent info-graphic on what a "Flipped Classroom" is click here. This list is in alphabetical order.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Now, instead of focusing solely on STEM, education experts are finding ways to innovate in the classroom with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). This approach teaches K-12 students to think creatively and engage in other subject areas using skills learned in the arts.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Catlin has written several books on the subject of Blended Learning , and she has been sharing many ideas to support teachers during this time of remote and hybrid learning. Culture and Engagement in a Concurrent Classroom. And for students as well, giving them more voice and choice in their learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As librarians, our job is to not only give students and teachers access to resources they need to succeed, but to be their guide when choosing these resources. The modern library can also transcend the physical space, existing in a virtual realm without walls – one where students have the option to check out books anytime, anywhere.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Welcome to the fourth post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Check out my Booking Page. Look for contact information at the Booking Site. Opportunities.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Makerspaces are expected to reach accelerated classroom adoption in less than one year, according to the K-12 Edition of the 2016 New Media Consortium Horizon Report. Essential Physics is a full-color, comprehensive physics textbook, paired with an e-book offering over 100 interactive tools to increase student engagement and understanding.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Welcome to the third post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Check out my Booking Page. Look for contact information at the Booking Site.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Welcome to the fifth post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Check out my Booking Page. Look for contact information at the Booking Site.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Now more than ever, students and teachers are seeing the real value edtech tools can bring to the classroom. Well, it did–but it also didn’t.

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techlearning

APRIL 5, 2018

(April 5, 2018) – California’s Beaumont Unified School District (Beaumont USD) today announced that Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, has been selected to support the development of STEM teaching and learning environments in the district.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Now more than ever, students and teachers are seeing the real value edtech tools can bring to the classroom. Well, it did–but it also didn’t.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 16, 2020

For example, you might have a video (of a mini-lesson, book read-aloud, etc.) which kids watch whether they’re at home or in the classroom, and then discuss either in person or in online breakout rooms. You might have students read a text and then respond to it in SeeSaw or Google Classroom.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Help Students Show What They Know With Media by Wesley Fryer View different examples of student multimedia projects created by students, including narrated art/photo projects, narrated slideshow/screencasts, Quick-edit videos, visual notes, and GeoMap projects.

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wwwatanabe

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I had the privilege of visiting two schools that infused technology in the classroom seamlessly. You see, all week long I indulged in PBL lessons such as STEM with GPS and students doing amazing projects, projects that I aspired to do when I was still in the classroom but hadn''t quite gotten there.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Classroom 2.0 ? Engagement ? Alternative Education ? Balancing Home and School ? Blended Learning ? Brain-based Learning ? College Admissions ? Connections ? Creativity ? Defining Success ? Digital Citizenship ? Educational Technology ? Elementary Years ? Family & Parenting ? hours a day.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Integrating technology into the classroom, changes the classroom dynamic. While students gain more control over their learning, the role of the educator becomes more of that of a facilitator. Here’s what we’ll cover – Why Use Technology in the K12 Classroom? How to Integrate Technology in Your K12 Classroom?

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