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May 27, 2020
Wakelet and WeVideo: Powerful Distance Learning Edtech
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Teacher Bruce Reicher shares two of his favorite distance learning tools – Wakelet and Wevideo. He talks about how he uses them with students and teachers for classroom learning and teacher PD. Take a look at Wakelet for organizing files and WeVideo for editing and screencasts.
May 26, 2020
How to Engage Kids in Distance Learning
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The last few weeks of school can be the hardest – even in a face to face classroom. Some teachers are finding that online, it is almost impossible.Are your grade books like Swiss Cheese? Are there kids who are just missing?
Today, Mary Howard, a sixth-grade science teacher in New York, talks about how we can engage kids in distance learning. These are not easy times to teach but they are important times to teach. I’m he...
May 25, 2020
6 Tips to Close Out the School Year in Google Classroom
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Google Classroom has been the tool of choice for many schools. Did you know that you need to “close out” the school year to set yourself up for success in the fall? In this episode, Kasey and I discuss how to effectively close out the school year. Check the blog post for more links to Kasey’s material on this important best practice for Google Classroom.
May 23, 2020
What Will School Be Like in the Fall after a Distance Learning Spring?
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Today Joseph Fatheree, award-winning teacher and thought-leader talks about the conversations administrators, policymakers, and teachers are having about what “the Fall” looks like in K12 education. There are so many scenarios that could be possible but Joseph shares his thoughts. I hope you’ll share your thoughts on Twitter as we talk about this.
May 22, 2020
Sustainability Spotlight: How to Empower Students to Tackle Sustainability Issues
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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We can tackle sustainability issues by empowering students. I would also think that this could apply to helping students be part of the solution for health in their communities and schools. Let’s face it, if we’re going to solve hard problems, we need lots of minds, hands, and feet involved in moving towards the solution. I recorded this some time ago, but you’ll get some ideas (like I did) for what we can do now.
May 20, 2020
Boom Cards: Engagement for Learning from a Distance
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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During distance learning, some teachers have found a new way to engage students — Boom Cards. Mary Howard is one of those teachers. She says it excites her sixth grade students in New York and gives us the low-down on why Boom Cards are so exciting and how she uses them for assessment and learning.
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May 18, 2020
Why Second and Third Chances Matter for Kids
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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New Hampshire State Teacher of the Year 2020, Kim Piper, works within the prison population of the state. She shares what she has learned from her time working with some amazing students in the prison system and compares it to what she learned as a middle school teacher as well. What shes discovered can help us all become better teachers who give second chances and more to those who struggle and need our love more...
5 Major Elements of a STEAM Mindset
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Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math comprise STEAM learning. However, there is more to a true STEM mindset than just the content. Today Tim Needles talks about five elements that comprise an effective STEAM mindset to help us bring these topics into our classrooms as we teach and learn together.
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Why Kids Never Stop Moving: Neuroscience and a Student’s Need to Move
Neuroscience and a Student's Need to Move
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Have you ever wondered why kids never stop moving? Suzanne Cresswell shares the neuroscience behind students need for movement. This is one of the most popular posts weve aired on the 10 minute teacher and right now is a great time to remember what we know about movement and student academic and physical growth.
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How PBL in Math Class Can Make Projects Unforgettable
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In these times, part of being a teacher is to have meaningful online projects with engagement. PBL can create memorable learning with projects, and Lauren Harris uses projects to teach math.
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