Vicki A. Davis's Blog, page 46
March 9, 2020
Motivating Your School on Mondays with Mark French
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Dr. Mark French is a principal who is redefining the role. Not only is the book he co-authored “Principals in Action: Redefining the Role” but he lives it every day on the playground, in the lunchroom, and everywhere around his campus. Today he talks about how he starts strong on Mondays inspiring and encouraging his campus to be the greatest version of themselves.
March 7, 2020
5 Steps to Regain Control of Your Classroom with Linda Kardamis
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Is your classroom out of control? Are you struggling to teach but student behavior is getting in the way? Today, classroom management expert, Linda Kardamis gives us a place to start.
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March 5, 2020
4 Ways to Go Upstream to Solve Problems with Dan Heath
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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You can solve problems by going Upstream. Dan Heath, the author of the new book Upstream, talks about the principles the Chicago Public School system used to go from a 52% graduation rate to one close to 80% in just a few years. Some of the same principles were used in Rockford, Illinois to be the first city that eradicated homelessness. Dan shares four strategies to move upstream to solve problems in schools and in...
March 4, 2020
How Kids Can Design in AR and VR with Robert Kalman
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Robert Kalman’s middle schoolers are designing in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). In this episode, Robert gives us his insights and tips into the best tools and tips in AR and VR today. From Google Tour Creator, CoSpaces, Merge Cube (with Tinkercad) and Panaform – Robert will share simple tools you can start using with your students today.
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March 3, 2020
How to Program (and Use) Google App Scripts with Alice Keeler
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If you’re using the Google Suite for Education, Google App Scripts can save you time. Alice Keeler talks about how she programs Google App scripts, some add ons she’s made, and some you can use to help improve what you’re doing in your classroom!
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March 2, 2020
Coronavirus, Kobe Bryant and News Literacy with Darren Hudgins
Darren Hudgins talks about how to help kids sort through viral news stories
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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As the Coronavirus spreads, so does the news about it. Some stories are accurate. Some stories are not. And some stories are full of half-truths. All designed to get people to read and for the clicks to come. Today’s guest, Darren Hudgins is co-author of Fact VS Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of Fake News (ISTE 2018). He helps...
February 27, 2020
5 Reasons Using Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers is a Bad Idea
Jody Stallings shares the facts
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Some districts and schools use test scores to hold teachers “accountable.” But what if this practice is hurting the very kids it is trying to help. Teacher and columnist Jody Stallings shares what he uncovered when he looked at this practice and why using test scores to evaluate teachers is a very bad idea.
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What Really Engages Students
Heather Wolpert-Gawron talks about current research
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Heather Wolpert-Gawron surveyed over two thousand students from every US state and type of school to find out what engages them in learning. She discovered some surprising trends that will impact how we teach teachers to teach and how we look at a school altogether. Variety may not only be the spice of life but it may be the spice of learning!
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February 26, 2020
Take the LEAP – Don’t Sit and Stick
Elisabeth Bostwick encourages us to make progress
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Creating the culture in your classroom can help you be a better and happier teacher and can help your students learn better and be happier too. Today’s guest, Elisabeth Bostwick takes us into her classroom to share how she creates a luminous learning environment where learners are empowered by authentic learning that unleashes their potential. Get motivated to reach...
February 24, 2020
Organic Edtech Coaching
Adam Juarez on successful edtech coaching
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Edtech coaching can be improved with “walkarounds” and interaction between edtech coaches and teachers. Adam Juarez talks about organic edtech coaching and how to cultivate those relationships.
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