Vicki A. Davis's Blog, page 135
May 24, 2016
Join the Free EdNextGen Conference about Social Emotional Learning
Free this Week! Learn about Social Emotional Learning and the Impact on Kids
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Social Emotional Learning is so important. The free online conference going on nowput together by Jason and CeiliaHilkey with experts like Alfie Kohn, Tony Wagner and many more experts on this topic is a must-listen and share.
Register now for the free conference
My interview will air on Friday about Using Projects to teach Compassion AND...
May 20, 2016
1 Easy, Fun Way to Ignite a Love of Reading
A Tip for Parents and Teachers
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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He was dyslexic. I’m not sure if there is such a thing is “very” dyslexic. If there was, he was.
I had a trick that worked with my older children. But would it work for him?
The “trick” was simple. On a long trip, I would start reading the Chronicles of Narnia. I would put as much excitement and energy my reading as I could. Usually, I would read for thirty minutes to an hour each da...
May 17, 2016
Ending the School Year with Epic Ideas and Intrigue
End the School Year Like a Pirate with Dave Burgess
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Your legacy moment as a teacher is the last day of school. In today’s high-energy show Dave Burgess will get us all motivated to end the school year well.
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May 14, 2016
2 Ways to Unleash More Energy By Examining Your Relationships
Living an Epic Life Full of Meaning
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Examineyour relationships. You may find a secret stash of energy waiting to be unleashed.
The People Who Drain Our Energy Some people are vampires. When they come around, you taste dread. Inevitably, they will suck your blood. Well, not literally, they won’t suck your blood. But certainly they’ll absorb your will to live. You are less energized when you leave their presence.
Sup...
May 12, 2016
STEM can be fun, just do this.
8 Ideas for Fun STEM Learning with Kids
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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STEM lessons can be fun. Whether it is origami jumping frogs or making a boat out of cement, Mandy Casto has eight high-energy ideas for making STEM fun. She also shares her favorite ways to find new ideas and about the success of school-wide “STEM Time” for the students each week.
Learn about Wonder Workshop Robotics Clubs
Listen to this show on: BAM Radio Network | iTune...May 10, 2016
7 Tips for Teachers Who Have No Interest in Coding
21st Century Skills Made Simple
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Grant Smith helps teachers learn to code. Surprisingly, he says that teachers have less to learn about teaching coding than programmers do! Today’s episode will help you learn how you can teach coding too.
Download a FREE Coding Kit from DK Randomhouse
From simple sites to the tips and tricks to get you started, now is the time to learn to code.
Listen to this show on: BAM Radio Net...May 6, 2016
The 7 Questions I ask myself EVERY day
Living an Examined Life of Loveliness
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Tracy left me a comment on the36 Edtech Tools blog postI posted this week. She asked about the seven questions I ask myself every day. So, I’ll share them with you.
There are more than 7 questions below. The ones with the stars are my must-answers. If I’m too busy, then the others get deleted.
These aremy questions. You need to createyour questions based on your values and wha...May 5, 2016
Lower Test Anxiety and Improve Retention with These Strategies
Todd Finley shares research and best-practice from his classroom
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Learn about the newest innovations in testing and assessment. You can improve retention and lower anxiety. Try these simple strategies from Todd Finley.
See Fresh Grade’s Free Assessment Tools
2 Power Assessment Tips:Learn about how Todd combines social-emotional learning with formative assessment. Plus, he has powerful year-end strategies that reduc...
May 3, 2016
36 Edtech Tools I’m Using Right Now in My Classroom and Life
and a Link to a Free Resource with More Tips
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So many of these tools are new to me. It is amazing how I use them every single day. Here’s what I’m using all the time in my classroom right now.
36 Tools I’m Using Right Now in My Classroom and Life Today I’m celebrating my friend Jennifer Gonzalez’s 2016The Teacher’s Guide to Tech. Ihighly recommend this book. It is a simple and powerful tool any teacher can use. (S...
April 26, 2016
When is it Time to Quit Teaching?
A hard question we all must consider
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Each year I seek clarity for my teaching career. There are no easy answers here. Know this. The question is serious,
“Should I teach another year?”
As I ponder my own path, let me take you on a journey ofthoughts.
Dancing with Snakes.The Indonesian pop star, Irma Bule died at age 29 of a cobra bite she got while performing. She performed with pythons. In April 2016, the confe...
