The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2019

Nicole is a sought after speaker and facilitator of professional learning on the topics of literacy, student voice, social justice, standards-based grading and more. Her most notable awards include finalist for California State Teacher of the Year, 2012 and ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year, 2015.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively? And how much is too much? Use should be appropriate, tied to classroom content areas, and guided.

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Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

As community makerspaces begin to take root in Ontario’s elementary schools , students are behaving better. In these spaces students are learning how to tinker collaboratively with a problem and keep trying until they find a solution. The post How to Help Kids Innovate From an Early Age appeared first on Digital Promise.

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edWeb.net

JULY 6, 2022

Culturally relevant books are essential for all children in the classroom. These books should be part of every classroom library. Effective classroom libraries should include a minimum of 750 print and digital books covering a rich array of genres reflecting diversity. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Through professional learning opportunities for educators, the program is designed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s AI careers. Recently, we spoke with three participants of the AI Explorations program to learn about its impact in K-12 classrooms. ISTE: What motivated you to join the AI Explorations PD program?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Things are certainly changing in classrooms, schools, and districts, as edtech tools, digital learning resources, and instructional strategies evolve to meet the needs of every learner. From cybersecurity and STEM learning to AI and professional development, every aspect of education is set to see new advances in 2024.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

Principals play a vital role in the successful integration of new technologies into the classroom. From creating inventive professional development programs to pioneering new technologies, four California principals told the crowd at the Spring CUE 2018 conference how administrators can support technology integration.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Geo-inquiry expert Jim Bentley (author of the free National Geographic Geo-Inquiry Educator Guide ) talks about what this project-based learning method looks like in his fifth-grade classroom. This is particularly useful for teachers of elementary-age children.). Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses. Donor’s Choose.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

And, as with all research, the science of reading is evolving–there is much more to be learned. Conversations about the science of reading are happening primarily with elementary and early childhood educators. But how are we addressing the ways that the system has failed our secondary students when they first learned to read?

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techlearning

MARCH 20, 2018

Local nonprofit partners like ACTEM, DCIU, mindSpark Learning, NYSCATE, and T3 are playing a critical role in supporting the development of great teachers and leaders. We are inspired by the number of teachers who have introduced coding and robotics into their classrooms, and we're committed to providing not just access, but quality.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how these two popular blended learning platforms can improve K–12 classrooms. What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12? This teacher also mines data at the individual student level to help students become active owners of their learning process. . by Brian Seymour.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 6, 2018

They built an online professional learning program that uses the edWeb.net platform in combination with webinars and 14 virtual specialists in social studies at all grade levels. Our goal was to find a way to provide professional learning for content and instructional support throughout the state of Georgia.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

The post How to Find the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Finding the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom! The App Store is NOT the best place to find apps for your classroom. The best way to find apps is to connect and learn from other teachers using apps in their classroom.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The post How to Make an Impact as a Tech Coach appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Alison Jalufka is a Learning Coach at an elementary school in her Central Texas school district. Alison now supports technology AND learning on her campus, as well as coaching her teachers on best practices. About Allison Jalufka.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 18, 2017

Bill Selak @ billselak shares how he’s using Amazon’s Alexa via the Echo and Dot in the classroom. He shares the ideal grades (in his opinion) and how the Echo is an “assistant” of sorts for his teachers. Bill is currently obsessed with sharing his professional learning on Snapchat.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. Every STEM educator should take a look at these resources and integrate them into their blended or online learning environment. How can we ensure STEM is more than just a buzzword?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. More than half of those surveyed teach in public schools (66 percent) and more than half are elementary school teachers (60 percent). Like teachers, they are working crazy hours to help keep learning going. and tinyurl.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 8, 2019

As an international consultant, Sherry draws from her rich experience at various levels of public education–teaching elementary school, being an administrator in a high school of 1,300 students, working as a state consultant, and creating and facilitating virtual courses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2022

Jillian DuBois talks about her end of the school year and from the conversation we have twelve inspiring ideas for classrooms everywhere including: How to Use the element of surprise in learning. How Eagles Fly Higher on Turbulent Winds. How to know children even in a very large class. Word "Collection" Ideas.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

The chime she rang to remind students to take a calm breath before focusing their attention signaled that this breathing practice had become embedded into classroom culture. Radcliffe was beginning to think more intentionally about the brain and to explicitly teach her students about how it functions. She wasn’t the only one.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Digital citizenship is about far more than just helping kids be safe online; it’s about empowering them to use technology to solve real-world problems, to know how to balance their time between a variety of online and offline activities, to be curious learners and to use digital tools to deepen their relationships with their family and friends.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Jackie Gerstein Recently, EdSurge spoke with three participants of the AI Explorations program to learn about its impact in K-12 classrooms: Dr. Jackie Gerstein, Dr. Brandon Taylor and Dr. Stacy George. EdSurge: How have you incorporated the teaching of AI in the classroom?

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

September 25, 2018) – California’s Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) today announced it is expanding its partnership with Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 16, 2020

Lauren Williams, a fifth grade teacher in California, works in a predominantly Latinx and Black K-5 elementary school, where almost half of the students are designated as English Learners (ELs). Moreover, her district’s data shows that Black families in the district do not have consistent internet access to engage in digital learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2017

He also shares how flexible seating should go with more student voice and choice in their learning. Prepare to have your mind shift about how we sit in classrooms today! Getting Rid of Cemetery Style Steating in the Classroom with Bill Selak. VICKI: Happy Wonderful Classroom Wednesday.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The program will utilize federal funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title II and feature CORE’s Online Elementary Reading Academy (OERA), as well as individualized coaching sessions for each participating teacher. Visit NWEA.org to learn more about how we’re partnering with educators to help all kids learn.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 11, 2017

Show Sponsor: PowerSchool This summer, PowerSchool announced the Unified Classroom. The Unified Classroom brings together the teacher’s grade book, learning management system, student information system, and assessment in one powerful platform with just one log in. Learn about the Unified Classroom. Listen Now.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Our youngest learners will need some help and guidance, especially if their elementary schools have not been 1:1 or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Asynchronous options such as flipped lessons and self-paced assignments have the added bonus of teaching kids how to manage their time and develop a greater sense of responsibility.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2016

More and more schools and organizations are wanting to integrate video as a professional learning tool for teachers. At Edthena , a video coaching and professional learning platform, we work with many organizations working with video for the first time. But once you’ve got the recording device, what do you do?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. How to Reach Students Who Have Experienced Trauma. So, we have to learn how to reach and teach students who have experienced trauma. How to Connect to Students and Understand Their Emotions (SEL).

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Mystery Science simplifies prep for teachers, making the integration of this resource into classroom instruction simple.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 15, 2023

Helping students beyond elementary school: Older students who failed to get a strong foundation built on the Science of Reading may feel defeated and lack confidence in their ability to become strong readers. All content teachers should understand current reading science so that they can support students in their classrooms.

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Waterford

AUGUST 18, 2023

You may already be familiar with family engagement , or listening to and working with families in the classroom. Why Family-Teacher Connections Matter Family partnerships are one of the most effective steps you can take as an educator to create a strong learning environment in your school. What are Family-Teacher Partnerships?

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