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S2 Ep 183183: Grit in the Classroom
Laila Sanguras, author of Grit in the Classroom, defines grit, shares the misinformation about grit, and talks about developing it in our students. www.coolcatteacher.com/e183 Today's Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students' spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. It also incorporates rubrics so teachers can provide meaningful, qualitative feedback to encourage the writing journey. This handy free Google Docs add-on tracks things like: time spent writing, spelling-grammar-and punctuation error rates and pulls it into a clear graphical view in your teacher dashboard. To learn more about Wriq go to www.texthelp.com/wriq
S2 Ep 182182 Computer Science Teaching Tips with Alfred Thompson
Alfred Thompson talks about the trends in teaching Computer Science. Topics include: How to get kids moving as you teach programming What happens when a school has every student learn Computer Science How to engage young women in Computer Science Programming Today's Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students' spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. It also incorporates rubrics so teachers can provide meaningful, qualitative feedback to encourage the writing journey. This handy free Google Docs add-on tracks things like: time spent writing, spelling-grammar-and punctuation error rates and pulls it into a clear graphical view in your teacher dashboard. To learn more about Wriq go to www.texthelp.com/wriq
S2 Ep 181181: Shattering Perfect Teacher Myths
Aaron Hogan shatters myths about teaching. Empower yourself as a teacher with the knowledge you do not have to be perfect. Learn how to build collegiality and support other teachers. www.coolcatteacher.com/e181 Today's Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students' spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. It also incorporates rubrics so teachers can provide meaningful, qualitative feedback to encourage the writing journey. This handy free Google Docs add-on tracks things like: time spent writing, spelling-grammar-and punctuation error rates and pulls it into a clear graphical view in your teacher dashboard. To learn more about Wriq go to www.texthelp.com/wriq
S2 Ep 180180: 5 Ways to Be an Unforgettable Teacher
Chuck Poole shares five ways to be an unforgettable teacher. He also gives us links to some free cards he shares with students and parents and more. www.coolcatteacher.com/e180 SPONSOR: GradeCam can save you time! Quickly create assessments for any grade or subject without special forms or equipment. Instantly scan and score with any mobile, desktop or document camera. Automatically transfer grades into any digital gradebook. Find more time for teaching and living. Sign up for a 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher.
S2 Ep 179179: Why Teachers Should Talk About Teaching
Tom Rademacher, author of It Won't Be Easy: An Exceedingly Honest (and slightly unprofessional) Book About Teaching, shares why teachers should tell their story. (And how they can do it without losing their job.) www.coolcatteacher.com/e179 SPONSOR: GradeCam can save you time! Quickly create assessments for any grade or subject without special forms or equipment. Instantly scan and score with any mobile, desktop or document camera. Automatically transfer grades into any digital gradebook. Find more time for teaching and living. Sign up for a 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher.
S2 Ep 178178: Secrets of Great District Leadership
Superintendent Randy Ziegenfuss talks about secrets of transformational district leadership. Encouraging innovation. The role of principals. The mistakes many districts make in transformational change. The importance of the district team. These are all topics discussed today. www.coolcatteacher.com/e178 SPONSOR: GradeCam can save you time! Quickly create assessments for any grade or subject without special forms or equipment. Instantly scan and score with any mobile, desktop or document camera. Automatically transfer grades into any digital gradebook. Find more time for teaching and living. Sign up for a 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher.
S2 Ep 177177: 7 Global Project Ideas from a Leading 3rd Grade Classroom
Vickie Morgado from Canada has her third graders connecting with the world! Learn about global Kahoots, how she tweets with her class and more global collaborative techniques in this show. www.coolcatteacher.com/e177 SPONSOR: GradeCam can save you time! Quickly create assessments for any grade or subject without special forms or equipment. Instantly scan and score with any mobile, desktop or document camera. Automatically transfer grades into any digital gradebook. Find more time for teaching and living. Sign up for a 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher.
S2 Ep 176176: Include Every Child in your Classroom
Get inspired to include every child as fourth-grade teacher, Kelly Malloy shares us how she focuses on children. So many teachers struggle to get results and include everyone, we can do this! www.coolcatteacher.com/e176 SPONSOR: GradeCam can save you time! Quickly create assessments for any grade or subject without special forms or equipment. Instantly scan and score with any mobile, desktop or document camera. Automatically transfer grades into any digital grade book. Find more time for teaching and living. Sign up for a 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher and save time!
S2 Ep 175175 5 Ways to Help Numbers Come Alive
Dr. Rebecca Klemm @numbersalive shares how to help numbers come alive for all ages. From toddler to teenager to PhD, Rebecca informs us about the building blocks that build math success. www.coolcatteacher.com/e175 GradeCam lets you create assessments with formats including multiple choice, true/false, number grids, rubrics, and even handwritten numeric answers that can be read and scored by Aita - Gradecam's Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant. Score assessments, generate reports, and transfer grades automatically. Work smarter instead of harder. Sign up for your 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher
S2 Ep 174174 Finding Passion and Purpose: Barbara Bray
Barbara Bray talks about personalizing learning in the classroom. She teaches us strategies and helps us think about how to make our classrooms better. www.coolcatteacher.com/e174 Sponsor: GradeCam lets you create assessments with formats including multiple choice, true/false, number grids, rubrics, and even handwritten numeric answers that can be read and scored by Aita - Gradecam's Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant. Score assessments, generate reports and transfer grades automatically. Work smarter instead of harder. Sign up for your 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher
S2 Ep 173173 A Teenage Bullying Story
Sarah Beeghley @the-geeky_girl has been called by a US Senator to tell her story as part of anti-bullying legislation. Hear her story and advice to teachers. www.coolcatteacher.com/e173 GradeCam lets you create assessments with formats including multiple choice, true/false, number grids, rubrics, and even handwritten numeric answers that can be read and scored by Aita - Gradecam's Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant. Score assessments, generate reports, and transfer grades automatically. Work smarter instead of harder. Sign up for your 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher
S2 Ep 172172 K-6 Educational Music Videos: Selecting the Right Videos for Learning
Joanna and Matt Pace write videos on a popular YouTube channel, Hopscotch. Joanna is an elementary teacher and Matt is a songwriter from Las Vegas. Their 7 Continents song has almost 300K views. Today they talk about what makes a great learning video and how to select good videos on YouTube for K-6 students. www.coolcatteacher.com/e172 GradeCam lets you create assessments with formats including multiple choice, true/false, number grids, rubrics, and even handwritten numeric answers that can be read and scored by Aita - Gradecam's Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant. Score assessments, generate reports, and transfer grades automatically. Work smarter instead of harder. Sign up for your 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher
S2 Ep 171171 Purpose-Full Education #MotivationMonday
Dr. Amy Fast, author of It's the Mission, Not the Mandates, talks about how to regain the purpose of education in schools. From making your school mission move from the letterhead to what we do in schools and more, get motivated to make your school more today! www.coolcatteacher.com/e171 GradeCam lets you create assessments with formats including multiple choice, true/false, number grids, rubrics, and even handwritten numeric answers that can be read and scored by Aita - Gradecam's Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant. Score assessments, generate reports and transfer grades automatically. Work smarter instead of harder. Sign up for your 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher
S2 Ep 170170 5 Ways to Add Morning Meetings to Special Ed Classrooms
Dr. Felicia Durden shares methods behind having a powerful morning meeting in special education classrooms. From routine to celebrations, we talk about how to start the day well in special education classrooms. www.coolcatteacher.com/e170 Today's Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students' spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. It also incorporates rubrics so teachers can provide meaningful, qualitative feedback to encourage the writing journey. This handy free Google Docs add-on tracks things like: time spent writing, spelling-grammar-and punctuation error rates and pulls it into a clear graphical view in your teacher dashboard. To learn more about Wriq go to www.texthelp.com/wriq
S2 Ep 169169 Bullying and Cyberbullying: The Things You Need to Know
Anne Collier helps us understand the statistics on bullying and cyberbullying. We talk about targets, those who bully and how to respond when helping those embroiled in this situation www.coolcatteacher.com/e169 Today's Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students' spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. It also incorporates rubrics so teachers can provide meaningful, qualitative feedback to encourage the writing journey. This handy free Google Docs add-on tracks things like: time spent writing, spelling-grammar-and punctuation error rates and pulls it into a clear graphical view in your teacher dashboard. To learn more about Wriq go to www.texthelp.com/wriq
S2 Ep 168168 Making Google Masters for Kids of All Ages
Lee Ann Yonker helped start the #MiniGoogleMasters movement in her school in K-3rd grade, demonstrating littles can be tech savvy too! Now having moved to 5th grade, Mrs. Yonker is continuing her tech encouragement with the #MakingGoogleMasters. We talk about what students of all ages can do. She also shares her micro-credential badging approach. www.coolcatteacher.com/e168 Today's Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students' spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. It also incorporates rubrics so teachers can provide meaningful, qualitative feedback to encourage the writing journey. This handy free Google Docs add-on tracks things like: time spent writing, spelling-grammar-and punctuation error rates and pulls it into a clear graphical view in your teacher dashboard. To learn more about Wriq go to www.texthelp.com/wriq
S2 Ep 167167 6 Tech Treasures for Special Ed Teachers (K-6) #edtech #spedchat
Special ed teacher Melissa Mann shares six of her favorite edtech tools for the special education classroom. From collecting data to parent communications to taking care of yourself, Melissa has something for every classroom (as well as a pretty cool pep talk!) www.coolcatteacher.com/e167 Today's Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students' spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. It also incorporates rubrics so teachers can provide meaningful, qualitative feedback to encourage the writing journey. This handy free Google Docs add-on tracks things like: time spent writing, spelling-grammar-and punctuation error rates and pulls it into a clear graphical view in your teacher dashboard. To learn more about Wriq go to www.texthelp.com/wriq
S2 Ep 166166 How to Make Your Teaching Something Special #SomethingSpecialEDU
Rushton Hurley, author of Making Your Teaching Something Special: 50 Ways to Become a Better Teacher, gives us ideas to build rapport, review for tests, and improve our teaching that will help us be better teachers. www.coolcatteacher.com/e166 Today's Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students' spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. It also incorporates rubrics so teachers can provide meaningful, qualitative feedback to encourage the writing journey. This handy free Google Docs add-on tracks things like: time spent writing, spelling-grammar-and punctuation error rates and pulls it into a clear graphical view in your teacher dashboard. To learn more about Wriq go to www.texthelp.com/wriq
S2 Ep 165165: 5 Things That Happen When We empower Students
AJ Juliani, author of Empower: What Happens When Students Own Their Learning talks about the empowerment of students. How teachers can be the "guide on the ride" and help students find their passions. We can do this! Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e165 Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. (This tool would be perfect for following the techniques described in today's show.)
S2 Ep 164#164 Leading Project Based Learning
Erin Murphy, the co-author of Hacking Project Based Learning, talks about leading project-based learning. She discusses principal-teacher relationships, evaluations, and common mistakes made in PBL implementation. If you're working to help increase the amount of PBL in your school, this show will be helpful to you. www.coolcatteacher.com/e164 Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. (This tool would be perfect for following the techniques described in today's show.)
S2 Ep 163#163 Inventionland: A Transformational Design Course
Curriculum Specialist Mandi Figlioli is excited about her school's adoption of the Inventionland design and protoyping course. Mandi talks about how the course is structured, gives a story of how students are being transformed, and shares how they are re-working the course based on what they learned the first year. If you're teaching design or making, you can learn from this show. www.coolcatteacher.com/e163 Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. (This tool would be perfect for following the techniques described in today's show.)
S2 Ep 162#162 Minecraft in the classroom
Jeff Geargardt, uses Minecraft EDU to teach students lessons as he works with cross-disciplinary teaching. He'll share a science lesson how he had students "living on Mars" in Minecraft. He'll share some of his tips and tricks and how to get started. www.coolcatteacher.com/e162 Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. (This tool would be perfect for following the techniques described in today's show.)
S2 Ep 161#161 Motivating Ourselves to a More Epic Classroom
Trevor Muir crafts his classroom around a story. He uses the "hero's journey" to make his classroom more epic. Enjoy! www.coolcatteacher.com/e161 Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. (This tool would be perfect for following the techniques described in today's show.)
S2 Ep 160#160 5 Ways to Integrate Mindfulness into the Classroom
Teacher Beth Maloney helps students set goals for behavior and other techniques that improve Social Emotional Learning and student success. Learn 5 tips for integrating mindfulness into your classroom. www.coolcatteacher.com/e160 Sponsor: Kids Discover Online is hosting a webinar - 10 Ideas for Excellent Inquiry-Based Learning with me, Richard Byrne and Monica Burns on October 3 at 4:30 pm EDT. Learn more about their 150 history and science nonfiction texts that promote inquiry-based learning at www.kidsdiscover.com/inquiry
S2 Ep 159#159 What Great Teachers Do
Global Teacher Prize finalist Joe Fatheree talks about what great teachers do. He shares his observations and also his hopes for improving the profession. www.coolcatteacher.com/e159 Sponsor: Kids Discover Online is hosting a webinar - 10 Ideas for Excellent Inquiry-Based Learning with me, Richard Byrne and Monica Burns on October 3 at 4:30 pm EDT. Learn more about their 150 history and science nonfiction texts that promote inquiry-based learning at www.kidsdiscover.com/inquiry
S2 Ep 158#158 Research Schools: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Aaron Marvel talks about research schools. Modeled like a "teaching hospital" - these schools have researchers and educators working hand-in-hand. Learn how they work, why more schools don't use them, and common mistakes schools make as they implement researchers on staff. www.coolcatteacher.com/e158 Sponsor: Kids Discover Online is hosting a webinar - 10 Ideas for Excellent Inquiry Based Learning with me, Richard Byrne and Monica Burns on October 3 at 4:30 pm EDT. Learn more about their 150 history and science nonfiction texts that promote inquiry-based learning at www.kidsdiscover.com/inquiry
S2 Ep 157#157 Top Tech Tools for Kids Who Struggle to Read and Write #spedchat
Dr. Brian Friedlander discusses the top tech tools for kids who struggle to read and write. From voice dictation to word suggestion and more, this podcast talks about the practical tools that will help kids empower themselves to learn. www.coolcatteacher.com/e157 Sponsor: Kids Discover Online is hosting a webinar - 10 Ideas for Excellent Inquiry-Based Learning with me, Richard Byrne and Monica Burns on October 3 at 4:30 pm EDT. Learn more about their 150 history and science nonfiction texts that promote inquiry based learning at www.kidsdiscover.com/inquiry
S2 Ep 156#156 Leadership, Vision & Problem Solving in Education #MondayMotivation
Superintendent Dr. Baron Davis talks about involving the community, solving problems, handling stress, and casting a vision. www.coolcatteacher.com/e156 Sponsor: Kids Discover Online is hosting a webinar - 10 Ideas for Excellent Inquiry Based Learning with me, Richard Byrne and Monica Burns on October 3 at 4:30 pm EDT. Learn more about their 150 history and science nonfiction texts that promote inquiry based learning at www.kidsdiscover.com/inquiry
S2 Ep 155#155 5 Ways to Flip Your Classroom
Keith "Hip" Hughes has a massive following on his YouTube channel http://youtube.com/hiphughes. Today, he shares his technique for flipping the classroom in engaging, powerful ways. www.coolcatteacher.com/e155 Today's sponsor is Edpuzzle, a favorite #flipclass tool. Go to coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle and sign up now to get 50K free curated video lessons for your school. Also, learn how to clip, pause, quiz, and interact with students inside your flipped classroom videos with this easy tool. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 154#154 Not "Just" a teacher
Briana Hodges @edutechtastic shares her story of finding her voice and how a mentor (Carl Hooker) encouraged her to speak and be more. You'll never say "just a teacher" again. www.coolcatteacher.com/e154 Today's sponsor is Edpuzzle, a favorite #flipclass tool. Go to coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle and sign up now to get 50K free curated video lessons for your school. Also, learn how to clip, pause, quiz, and interact with students inside your flipped classroom videos with this easy tool.
S2 Ep 153#153 Integrating the Arts into EVERY Subject
The graphic, performing, and theater arts are powerful allies for math, writing, and every subject you teach. As 2007 State Teacher of the Year in Rhode Island, Catherine Davis-Hayes is passionate about helping every teacher use the arts in their classroom. Today she shares techniques for teaching geometry and writing - but also a remarkable school-wide project. www.coolcatteacher.com/e153 Today's sponsor is Edpuzzle, a favorite #flipclass tool. Go to coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle and sign up now to get 50K free curated video lessons for your school. Also, learn how to clip, pause, quiz, and interact with students inside your flipped classroom videos with this easy tool. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 152#152 Classroom Videos: How-to Tips and Tricks
Simply put, Tim Betts @mrbettsclass rocks YouTube history. As a certified YouTube educational channel, he's one of those that history teachers will love! But he also teaches us how to do this with students. www.coolcatteacher.com/e152 Today's sponsor is Edpuzzle, a favorite #flipclass tool. Go to coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle and sign up now to get 50K free curated video lessons for your school. Also, learn how to clip, pause, quiz, and interact with students inside your flipped classroom videos with this easy tool. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 151151 Unleashing the Potential of Every Child #MondayMotivation
Tom Loud @loudlearning dropped out of high school because he didn't connect with his teachers. Somehow, he connected with books though and became a high school and college graduate. Now, Tom is a 10-year classroom veteran who is working to make his classroom (and help others) connect with kids in new ways. Today we'll talk about unleashing the potential in every child. And yes, you'll hear birds chirping, but that is ok! www.coolcatteacher.com/e151 Today's sponsor is Edpuzzle, a favorite #flipclass tool. Go to coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle and sign up now to get 50K free curated video lessons for your school. Also, learn how to clip, pause, quiz, and interact with students inside your flipped classroom videos with this easy tool. Enjoy
S2 Ep 150#150 5 Ways to Be a Better MakerEd Educator (on a Budget)
Dr. Jackie Gerstein @jackiegerstein gives practical advice for schools with low-budgets who want to make and create. You don't have to have expensive gadgets to unlock a world of creativity in your classroom. www.coolcatteacher.com/e150 Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser.
S2 Ep 149#149 Encouraging independent readers without being overwhelmed
Meredith Ogden helps us understand strategies for guiding independent readers. www.coolcatteacher.com/e149 Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. (This tool would be perfect for following the techniques described in today's show.)
S2 Ep 148#148 Transforming Writing Programs for Growth and Engagement
Tim Whitaker, creator of Mighty Writers in Philadelphia, talks about the techniques he uses to get kids excited about writing. Over 2,500 students in Philadelphia choose to come to write after school as part of his program. Let's learn how to get kids excited about writing. Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. (This tool would be perfect for following the techniques described in today's show.)
S2 Ep 147#147 Helping Autistic Students Travel by Making Books #spedchat
Brett Bigham @2014ortoy has created a way to use books to help special needs and young children prepare to go to new places. Learn about this technique and how to help children travel who may have fears. Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser. (This tool would be perfect for following the techniques described in today's show.)
S2 Ep 146#146 Get Motivated to Do PBL Right #MotivationMonday
Ross Cooper, the co-author of Hacking PBL, helps us get motivated to think about project based learning differently. www.coolcatteacher.com/e146 Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser.
S2 Ep 145#145 5 Ideas for Technology Stations
Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. These apps will work for all ages of students and subjects. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology. Today's sponsor: GradeCam is a web-based assessment tool that lets you completely customize assessments, instantly scan and score them using ANY device with a digital camera, and then instantly transfer the grades into your digital grade book. And it does all these things without needing any special forms or equipment. Go to gradecam.com/coolcatteacher to start your free trial and see for yourself.
S2 Ep 144#144 How to Be a Better Instructional Coach
Jamey Everett @everetteach shares tips on being a better instructional coach based on her wildly popular ISTE 2017 session. We can build trust, be helpful, and help teachers improve learning but it takes lots of work and trust. Today's sponsor: GradeCam is a web-based assessment tool that lets you completely customize assessments, instantly scan and score them using ANY device with a digital camera, and then instantly transfer the grades into your digital grade book. And it does all these things without needing any special forms or equipment. Go to gradecam.com/coolcatteacher to start your free trial and see for yourself.
S2 Ep 144Helping Kids Recover from the Trauma of a Storm (Season 2 Special Episode)
Dr. Steven Berkowitz, child trauma psychologist, teaches us how to help children and families after the trauma of a storm. This special episode is longer than 10 minutes. This show's transcript will be posted www.coolcatteacher.com/trauma within several days of the show going live. (I've been under the weather, so I hope you'll be patient while I get this posted.)
S2 Ep 143#143 Safely Involve Students in School Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice
Heather Callihan's @hcallihan students help with their Facebook and Twitter using some technology tools. Students can have a voice and you can safely let them help your school share the story. Heather teaches us how. www.coolcatteacher.com/e143 Today's sponsor: GradeCam is a web-based assessment tool that lets you completely customize assessments, instantly scan and score them using ANY device with a digital camera, and then instantly transfer the grades into your digital grade book. And it does all these things without needing any special forms or equipment. Go to gradecam.com/coolcatteacher to start your free trial and see for yourself.
S2 Ep 142#142 Kindergarteners and Chromebooks - Yes #Gafe4littles works
Kindergarten Teacher Christine Pinto @pintobeanz11 has rocked our thinking about Google Apps and kids. No one told her it couldn't be done, so she's done it. And her kindergarteners are making websites. (I'm not kidding.) Listen to the #gafe4littles conversation that has everyone talking! www.coolcatteacher.com/e142 Today's Sponsor: GradeCam is a web-based assessment tool that lets you completely customize assessments, instantly scan and score them using ANY device with a digital camera, and then instantly transfer the grades into your digital gradebook. And it does all these things without needing any special forms or equipment. Go to gradecam.com/coolcatteacher to start your free trial and see for yourself.
S2 Ep 141#141 I wish my teacher knew: The ONe Question that Can Change Everything
Kyle Schwartz @kylemschwartz asked a question of her students that went viral. Learn the story and the lesson plan that will help you build bridges with your students. www.coolcatteacher.com/e141 Today's Sponsor: GradeCam is a web-based assessment tool that lets you completely customize assessments, instantly scan and score them using ANY device with a digital camera, and then instantly transfer the grades into your digital grade book. And it does all these things without needing any special forms or equipment. Go to gradecam.com/coolcatteacher to start your free trial and see for yourself.
S2 Ep 140#140 5 Ways to Amp Up STEAM Learning
Aaron Maurer @coffeechugbooks gives us five ways to improve STEAM education for kids. With high-energy examples and tips, improve STEAM at your school. www.coolcatteacher.com/e140 Today's Sponsor is TeacherVision. TeacherVision gives you professionally curated teaching materials that align with their FutureFit Curriculum enhancement framework. FutureFit aligns social emotional learning and character education with your traditional subjects of math, language arts, sciences and more for grades K-12. To give you a closer look, they're giving away their Spin Factory math lesson plan at coolcatteacher.com/teachervision. Fidget spinners, math and FutureFit combine to make a powerful fun lesson. Check out TeacherVision today.
S2 Ep 139#139 Thinking PBL with the Buck Institute
Rody Boonchouy @rodyboo from the Buck Institute talks about effective project based learning. With a powerful metaphor explaining the difference between projects and project based learning, Rody sets the stage to discuss PBL trends and tips. Let's dive deeper into PBL. www.coolcatteacher.com/e139 Today's Sponsor is TeacherVision. TeacherVision gives you professionally curated teaching materials that align with their FutureFit Curriculum enhancement framework. FutureFit aligns social emotional learning and character education with your traditional subjects of math, language arts, sciences and more for grades K-12. To give you a closer look, they're giving away their Spin Factory math lesson plan at coolcatteacher.com/teachervision. Fidget spinners, math and FutureFit combine to make a powerful fun lesson. Check out TeacherVision today.
S2 Ep 138#138 What's Hot in 2nd Grade with #2ndchat moderator Carol McLaughlin
Carole McLaughlin @missmac100 second grade teacher from Alabama and #2ndchat moderator talks about the global trends in second grade. From Project based learning, global projects and steam to the biggest heartbreaks of second-grade teachers, Carol shares it all. She gives a pep talk for second-grade teachers that will get you excited to innovate! Even if you don't teach second grade, you'll learn a lot. Today's Sponsor is TeacherVision. TeacherVision gives you professionally curated teaching materials that align with their FutureFit Curriculum enhancement framework. FutureFit aligns social emotional learning and character education with your traditional subjects of math, language arts, sciences and more for grades K-12. To give you a closer look, they're giving away their Spin Factory math lesson plan at coolcatteacher.com/teachervision. Fidget spinners, math and FutureFit combine to make a powerful fun lesson. Check out TeacherVision today.
S2 Ep 137#137 Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel
Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. With insights on everything from Minecraft, to digital inking, to common mistakes made with technology and SEL, Michelle gives us an important overview of two things often not discussed together. Today's Sponsor is TeacherVision. TeacherVision gives you professionally curated teaching materials that align with their FutureFit Curriculum enhancement framework. FutureFit aligns social emotional learning and character education with your traditional subjects of math, language arts, sciences and more for grades K-12. To give you a closer look, they're giving away their Spin Factory math lesson plan at coolcatteacher.com/teachervision. Fidget spinners, math and FutureFit combine to make a powerful fun lesson. Check out TeacherVision today.
S2 Ep 136#136 LEAD Like a Pirate: Make Schools Amazing for Everyone (Even Teachers!)
Shelley Burgess @burgess_shelley helps us understand the leadership role we all play. And while we want to do what is best for students, how teachers and how they are treated is important too! Today's Sponsor is TeacherVision. TeacherVision gives you professionally curated teaching materials that align with their FutureFit Curriculum enhancement framework. FutureFit aligns social emotional learning and character education with your traditional subjects of math, language arts, sciences and more for grades K-12. To give you a closer look, they're giving away their Spin Factory math lesson plan at coolcatteacher.com/teachervision. Fidget spinners, math and FutureFit combine to make a powerful fun lesson. Check out TeacherVision today.
S2 Ep 135#135 5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes
Kecia Ray @keciaray former president of ISTE helps us understand five transformative practices that help teachers become superheroes. If you don't "get" why technology is important, or know people who don't, take a listen to understand and learn about transformative practices that work in education. www.coolcatteacher.com/e135 Today's sponsor is Kids Discover. They're doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. Check out coolcatteacher.com/discover and see how the Kids Discover online platform lets students enter discovery mode. This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. And while they can explore a wide variety of topics from the US Constitution to Ecology and Ancient China, I also like that you can assign these nonfiction texts and three different lexiles to supplement what you're doing in the classroom. Go to coolcatteacher.com/discover and get started for free. They support single sign-on with Google and Clever.