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Secrets of Accessible Online Content You Need to Know Feb 07, 2019

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In some of the statistics about online accessibility, we see that, up to 20% of people are excluded from websites when our site is not accessible. More than that - federal lawsuits for non-compliance have risen 180% from 2017 to 2018 in the United States. Today, we dig into a university that is making progress on accessibility and compliance. www.coolcatteacher.com/e434

Pioneering Excellence for Better Computer Science Now Feb 06, 2019

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Doug Bergman, author of Computer Science K12: Imagine the Possibilities, gives an overview of the things we should be teaching students relating to Computer Science from kindergarten to high school. From small programmable robots to programming languages at the upper level, Computer Science is an essential 21st Century skill and method of thinking and creating that is applicable to many fields besides Computer Science.

www.coolcatteacher.com/e433 The Teacher's Guide to Technology 2019 is here! See www.coolcatteacher.com/guide to learn more about this handy, useful guide from Jennifer Gonzalez.

Valuable Virtual Reality Things Every Teacher Should Know Feb 05, 2019

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The impossible, dangerous, counterproductive, or experience are perfect experiences for virtual reality. Teacher Steven Sato shares with us the kinds of virtual reality experiences that are useful in the classroom.

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The Teacher's Guide to Technology 2019 is here! See www.coolcatteacher.com/guide to learn more about this handy, useful guide from Jennifer Gonzalez.

Beware of Time-Wasting Low Level Technology Learning Feb 04, 2019

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Tom Murray reflects on his first 1:1 program seventeen years ago with Palm Pilots. He's concerned that we often celebrate low-level learning. "Just because something is digital does not mean it is any good," says Tom. www.coolcatteacher.com/e431

The Teacher's Guide to Technology 2019 is here! See www.coolcatteacher.com/guide to learn more about this handy, useful guide from Jennifer Gonzalez.

5 Authentic Ways to Encourage People Right Now Feb 01, 2019

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Genuine appreciation that is timely and meaningful can go a long way in the classroom, between colleagues, and administrators and their teachers. So why don't we show more appreciation? It doesn't have to be hard as Dr. Brad Johnson explains in this simple but inspiring show about taking the time to build relationships. We can do this. Even more importantly, we must. www.coolcatteacher.com/e430

How to Make Science Thrilling from a "Jurassic Park" Mind Jan 31, 2019

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Dr. Ray Havasay was a scientist consulted on the making of the original Jurassic Park. Now, she is Executive Director of The Center for Science Teaching and Learning where she specializes in helping engage students in exciting science learning. www.coolcatteacher.com/e429

How to Get Your Students Out of the Box Jan 30, 2019

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How can you get your students out of the box when you educate them in a box? Check out a revolutionary way to educate with arts, ag, and nature by digging into Chattahoochee Hills Charter School outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Executive Director, Chester Asher, shares what they've learned, the pitfalls of such an approach, and how his school has the lowest suspension rates in Fulton County, Georgia and why he thinks that is the case. www.coolcatteacher.com/e428

Building Good Relationships with Your Students' Parents Jan 29, 2019

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Today's parents like a different kind of communication. Student videos. Some information and not others. Mike Daugherty, a Director of Technology in Ohio, has been studying this topic and experimenting for the last several years to find optimal ways to communicate with today's parents. Today, he shares what he has learned. www.coolcatteacher.com/e427

Building Positive Relationships Between Administrators and Teachers Jan 28, 2019

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While teachers might need to put students first, Dr. Brad Johnson makes the point in his book Putting Teachers First: How to Inspire, Motivate, and Connect with Your Staff that administrators need to focus on teachers in order to help students. He also shares techniques for building positive relationships between administrators and teachers including a different take on classroom visits to make them more positive.

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5 Sure Fire Ways to Create Remarkable Graphics Jan 25, 2019

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Tony Vincent is a pro at creating graphics. His blog and work is full of amazing graphics. Today, he teaches us five sure-fire ways to create remarkable graphics. We can teach our students or use them to promote the causes we care about.

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