Blended Learning, Elementary and Innovation

Blended Learning Best Practices During the Pandemic with Thomas Arnett

Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Thomas Arnett talks about blended learning best practices. His work focuses on using the Theory of Disruptive Innovation to study innovative instructional models and their potential to scale student-centered learning in K–12 education. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Learning Innovation Publication

Lessons from My Classroom: What Works, What Doesn’t and What I’m Doing Now

Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strategies to life. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! I'll guide you through how I use AI in my classes.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Blended Learning Innovation Research

End of Year Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2020

Undoubtedly, innovation has touched many aspects of how you teach. Here’s a great question I got from Sandy: I am a computer teacher for Elementary as well as for preschoolers…ages 3 and 4. Write an Ebook. How to Use Tech to Help Graduating Students Find Jobs. Networking. Job search tools.

Computer

Computer Blended Learning Curriculum Elementary

The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With over 20 years of experience, she advocates starting with pedagogy first and then transforming learning experience by using technology tools. Debbie empowers educators with practical strategies, innovative ideas, and insightful guidance for leveraging technology to amplify student success. Connect with Debbie at TannenbaumTech.com.

Elementary

Elementary Technology Teaching Primary

Lumio: Making Review and Practice Easy

Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 15, 2022

In particular, math teachers and elementary teachers will love the manipulatives that you can adapt for your own lessons. . Add free manipulatives and lessons to your library first. So, before you create everything, dig into the manipulatives and lessons already available for you to adapt.

Elementary

Elementary Computer Science Teaching Computer

What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

00;10;02;16 – 00;10;16;14 Jon Bergmann But I also know an entire elementary school that's done this entire thing and everybody's doing mastery in every subject at the school. 00;10;17;05 – 00;10;31;11 Vicki Davis So okay, so the book is The Mastery Learning Handbook. Jon Bergmann - Bio as Submitted.

Learning

Learning Chemistry Competency-Based Learning Physics

10 Ways to Use Defined Learning for Project-Based Learning Excellence

Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For my first project, I’m working with 3D Printers and Innovation. These projects are adaptable to every circumstance and can save teachers so much time in adding projects to the curriculum. Take a look at the Task Plan. But the first thing I’ve been doing on all projects is to take a look at the task plan.

Learning

Learning Research Research Math

Nearly 60% of Teens Use Their Own Mobile Devices in School for Learning

The Innovative Educator

MAY 3, 2015

This year’s report, Digital Learning 24/7: Understanding Technology – Enhanced Learning in the Lives of Today’s Students , provides landmark findings on the efficacy and value associated with popular digital learning initiatives: blended learning, online learning, school-assigned mobile devices and STEM learning.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Schooling Learning Accessibility

Rebound: How Do Schools Bounce Back after the Pandemic?

Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Acceleration research can teach us how to accelerate learning. Dr. Douglas Fisher, co-author of the best-selling book Rebound, Grades K-12: A Playbook for Rebuilding Agency, Accelerating Learning Recovery, and Rethinking Schools.

Schooling

Schooling Research Research Accessibility

How to Use the Triple E Framework for Edtech Evaluations

Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

She teaches courses in educational technology for the undergraduate elementary, undergraduate secondary, and Masters and Certification programs. She authored Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education, Cell Phones in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for the K-12 Educators, Help Your Child Learn With Their Cell Phone and Web 2.0,

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EdTech Research Research Technology

Focusing on the Process: Letting Go of Product Expectations

User Generated Education

DECEMBER 17, 2017

They will instead have the comfortable expectation that it will be continuously necessary to incorporate new and challenging learnings about ever-changing situations. (pp. Principles of learning: 7 principles to guide personalized, student-centered learning in the technology-enhanced, blended learning environment.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Elementary Research Research

Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility

Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 10, 2022

But from my point of view, being an elementary teacher, reading progress is amazing if you've never heard of it. If you've never heard of Reading Progress, and I know Ricardo will share from his point of view being a Spanish teacher and being a high school teacher.

Accessibility

Accessibility Communications Schooling Research

AI Webinar: Artificial Intelligence in the Educational and the Learning Landscape

Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence is the topic of conversation for anyone who cares about learning, scholarship, and the future of our world, and rightly so. The job losses are supposed to be staggering.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Education Education Learning

From Passive to Empowered: PBL with Magnify Learning

Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

How has PBL been challenged, or thrived in this blended learning environment? Blended learning or distance learning is often used by PBLers to connect with a community partner or hold a workshop. PBLers tend to find a way to bring real world aspects of learning to their learners. Teachers are amazing!

Learning

Learning Blended Learning Problem Solving Elementary

Top 25 Sites/Apps of 2018

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Dystopia 2153 - An innovative new site that teaches programming/coding through the use of game based learning and graphic novels. Badaboom - A new game based learning tool (similar to Kahoot) where educators can make quizzes/games to assess student's learning.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Innovation Math Elementary

13 Tools Educators Use to Engage Students and their Families

PCS Edventures

JUNE 24, 2020

From building robots and flying drones to cinematography and computer programming, PCS Edventures offers a variety of kits for elementary, middle and high school grades that are perfectly suited for independent, student-led learning. Learn More. . Individual STEM Kits | Options for 3rd - 12th. Did we miss a great resource?

Education

Education Education Communications Accessibility

21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. The strategies will not only help you be more engaged, present, and fulfilled as a teacher, but you’ll also apply your learning to your classroom and your students. Learn More. Online and Digital Instruction.

Accessibility

Accessibility Achievement Blended Learning Schooling

10 Ways to Use Tract for Personalized Project Based Learning in Your Classroom

Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Create a classroom of creators and innovators. As students create projects inside Tract, they add their work to their student profile and can publish in the gallery if they and their teacher approve. Classroom culture is so influential, therefore as you use Tract, I also recommend bringing the work into the classroom.

Learning

Learning Accessibility Schooling Primary

Assessments that Work: How to Create Assessments that Help Students Learn More

Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Dr. Nix is the award-winning author of 6 Steps to a Strong School Culture, a book that offers innovative and common-sense strategies for leading a school culture where teachers and students thrive. June James NAACP Education Award in 2016 and the Leadership Legacy Award from the Future Schools Network in 2019.

Learning

Learning Schooling Innovation Education

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Blended Learning Best Practices During the Pandemic with Thomas Arnett

Lessons from My Classroom: What Works, What Doesn’t and What I’m Doing Now

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

Lumio: Making Review and Practice Easy

What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

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Nearly 60% of Teens Use Their Own Mobile Devices in School for Learning

Rebound: How Do Schools Bounce Back after the Pandemic?

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From Passive to Empowered: PBL with Magnify Learning

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10 Ways to Use Tract for Personalized Project Based Learning in Your Classroom

Assessments that Work: How to Create Assessments that Help Students Learn More

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