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A Global Search for Education Reflection From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The hair on my arm prickled up like porcupine quills, but there was no breeze. It was a discussion about a digital literacy issue at the U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar that caused this response. Suddenly, information literacy became real — and urgent. A Note from Vicki:  This post is in response to Cathy Rubin’s Global Search for education where she asks about the literacy skills required for a new world. The ads shown are publicly available here from the US Congress. While this blog is based on verifiable data, some readers may be unhappy with my interpretation. In the spirit of academic discourse, I encourage those readers to use my ideas as a starting point for discussion rather than viewing the blog as a gesture of provocation. Please note: 1) Information literacy skills are not new 2) There is a sinister side to information litera...

Suzanne Cresswell in the Top 10-Minute Teacher Show of 2018 (so far) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students have reasons for how they behave, particularly if they have learning differences and learn in unique ways. Occupational and physical therapist, Suzanne Cresswell, helps us understand children and why some of them just can’t stop moving. We’re counting them down! This is the  #1 Episode of Season 3 of the 10-Minute Teacher.   Sponsor:  Advancement Courses  has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification. They are practical courses that have teachers developing tangible resources to use in their classrooms immediately. Go to  advancementcourses.com/coolcat  and use the code COOL20 at checkout to get 20% off any course. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course is ...

Jodie Pierpoint in the #2 Episode of 2018 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Emerging administrator leaders and administrators are participating in an emerging leadership virtual mentorship program created by Jodie Pierpoint and many volunteers. Learn about this program, how you can join in, and how you can become a better mentor. We’re counting them down! This is the  #2 Episode of Season 3 of the 10-Minute Teacher. Sponsor:  Advancement Courses  has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification. They are practical courses that have teachers developing tangible resources to use in their classrooms immediately. Go to  advancementcourses.com/coolcat  and use the code COOL20 at checkout to get 20% off any course. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course is only $359. The #2 S...

Richard Byrne from Free Technology for Teachers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, was a history teacher. It shows. In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. This is one to share with your history department. We’re counting them down! This is the  #3 Episode of Season 3 of the 10-Minute Teacher. Sponsor:  Advancement Courses  has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification. They are practical courses that have teachers developing tangible resources to use in their classrooms immediately. Go to  advancementcourses.com/coolcat  and use the code COOL20 at checkout to get 20% off any course. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course is only $359. The #3 Show of Season 3 of the 10...

Jacqui Murray in the #4 episode of the year so far From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Jacqui Murray shares how we can encourage an improvement in writing using technology. These creative ways will help you think about how to help children, particularly those who struggle with handwriting and typing. We’re counting them down! This is the  #4 Episode of Season 3 of the 10-Minute Teacher. Sponsor:  Advancement Courses  has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification. They are practical courses that have teachers developing tangible resources to use in their classrooms immediately. Go to  advancementcourses.com/coolcat  and use the code COOL20 at checkout to get 20% off any course. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course is only $359. The #4 Show of Season 3 of the 10-Minute T...

The #5 Show of Season 3 with Mike Roberts From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We need more strategies than fist to five or thumbs up thumbs down. Teacher Mike Roberts give five strategies that can help us with formative assessment AND classroom management. We’re counting them down! This is the  #5 Episode of Season 3 of the 10-Minute Teacher. Sponsor:  Advancement Courses  has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification. They are practical courses that have teachers developing tangible resources to use in their classrooms immediately. Go to  advancementcourses.com/coolcat  and use the code COOL20 at checkout to get 20% off any course. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course is only $359. The #5 Show of Season 3 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast This week we’re counting down...

Deb Ramm on episode 329 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Instructional Technology Coaches can be helpful advisors for teachers if they learn strategies of encouragement and empowerment. Deb Ramm helps us learn the techniques to help powerful improvement happen in classrooms. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and use the code COOL20 at checkout for 20% off any course. Listen Now Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here . *** Enhanced Transcript IT Coaches Leading Change in the Classroom Link to show: www.coolcatteacher.com/e329 Date: June 7, 2018 Vicki: So today we’re talking with Deb Ramm from Rhode Island about leading change. Now, Deb, you work with implementing lighthouse classrooms, but you’ve also recently moved into instructional technology. What kind of t...