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10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher

Jam-packed with cool classrooms, cool apps, and cool teaching ideas, full-time teacher, Vicki Davis, who blogs as the Cool Cat Teacher, loves to interview awesome teachers and educators from around the world on this teacher podcast. Her goal is to interview the most in-classroom teachers on one helpful teacher podcast. She loves to encourage and share other education podcasts too. You can follow Vicki @coolcatteacher on all social media and join the conversation.

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10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
Cool Cat Teacher's AI Insight: 10 Ways I'm Using AI Today from 2023-12-05T15:14

Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strate...

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A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration from 2023-11-18T17:12

In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. As a current STE...

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The Cycle of Experimentation: A New Approach to Educational Innovation from 2023-11-10T00:05

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Justin Reich, an associate professor at MIT and the author of 'Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools.' We dive deep into teachers' crucial role in ...

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Practical, Awesome AI: Unlocking the Power of Bing Chat Enterprise from 2023-11-03T13:24

In today's show, I talk with Mark Sparvell about a tool that has become essential to my lesson planning and work in my AP Computer Science Principles course: Bing Chat Enterprise. If your school...

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Breaking Down Barriers: How to Make Math Accessible for All Students from 2023-10-01T20:36

Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of "Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education," talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be "bad at math" a...

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The IEP Journey: The Heart of Special Education Planning from 2023-09-26T10:59

In today's episode, we sit down with Stephanie DeLussey, a dual-certified veteran special education teacher, IEP coach, and author of the upcoming book "The Intentional IEP." Stephanie shares he...

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Encouragement in Education: Why It's More Crucial Now Than Ever from 2023-09-19T00:55

In this uplifting episode, we're joined by Todd Nesloney, a seasoned educator and advocate for authentic leadership in schools. If you've ever questioned your worth or impact as an educator, thi...

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World from 2023-09-11T23:24

Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. ...

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How to Use Data Driven Instruction in the Classroom from 2023-08-28T10:13

Today we'll dive deep into the transformative power of data analytics for your classroom! Think data is just for statisticians or administrators? Think again! Today, we're joined by Victoria Set...

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Genius Hour 2.0 with Lauren Lavelle from 2023-08-21T11:44

In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, host Vicki Davis sits down with Lauren Lavelle to discuss the transformative educational approach known as Genius Hour. Recorded live at ISTE, t...

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AI in VR and AR with Rachelle Dené Poth from 2023-08-19T09:11

How are augmented reality and virtual reality merging with artificial intelligence? What does it mean for the classroom?

In this show, AR/VR guru Rachelle Dené Poth delves deep into the t...

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AI: The Future of Classroom Efficiency with Mary Howard from 2023-08-05T12:01

What do you do when award-winning teachers tell you there is a way to save time? Mary Howard, author of Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life...

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The Great Student AI Writing Experiment with Steve Dembo from 2023-08-01T23:46

Are you an educator troubled by the looming question of how AI will impact writing instruction? Look no further. As this experiment unfolds, you'll be interested in his findings' powerful implic...

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Revolutionizing Classrooms: How Microsoft's AI is Changing Education from 2023-07-28T02:00

Artificial intelligence is the top conversation among educators everywhere. It was truly a thrill for me, as a classroom teacher, for Lydia Smyers, the Vice President of US Education for Microso...

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The Human Side of AI: A Student ChatGPT Experience from 2023-07-24T00:35

As we continue with the series, '80 Days of AI and AI,' after a much-needed summer break, this interview with my student, William, marks a return to the learning journey. But this journey is not...

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Promoting Real World Change and Success in Schools Today with Misa Sato from 2023-07-20T01:52

Today, we spotlight Misa Sato, an award-winning assistant principal who recently earned the prestigious NASSP Assistant Principal of the Year title. Serving at Reagan High School in Milwaukee, W...

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Breaking News: Microsoft AI Announcements at ISTELive 2023 #NotatISTE from 2023-06-26T18:01

Today, I have a breaking news announcement from Microsoft at ISTE 2023. This was prerecorded for a simultaneous release with today's news so that all of you who are ...

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Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better from 2023-05-04T10:31

What is Figjam? Figjam is a cool, flexible, fun, collaborative space for student projects, presentations, and collaborations. Today's guest, Tom M...

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How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies from 2023-04-28T08:15:23

This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strateg...

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Social Media Success: Easy Strategies For Schools And Districts from 2023-04-17T07:00

This podcast with Andrea Gribble will help school administrators and principals create a school social media strategy to drive engagement, build community, and enhance their organization's onlin...

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Empower Your Students: Tips to Teach Financial Literacy Like a Pro from 2023-04-10T20:57

Today, we share a must-listen podcast for educators who want to help their students succeed financially. With April being financial literacy month, there's no better time to tune in and learn ho...

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The Complete AI Classroom Guide from 2023-04-06T22:45

The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools? Should it be blocked? Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released Listen

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12 AR Apps and Tips for Awesome Classrooms with Jaime Donally from 2023-03-28T20:00

Using your smartphone, you can now scan a human. In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, I speak with AR expert Jaime Donally about practical ways to use augmented reality in the class...

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Practical AI for the Classroom from 2023-03-20T07:00

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in schools around the country. As I kick off Season 12 of the 10 Minute Teacher (after a much-needed break), I'm sharing 21 uses of AI tools, 4 conver...

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Mastery Learning 101 with Jon Bergmann from 2022-11-25T19:57:17

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the...

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Education Motivation: Creating Something Better for Every Child with George Couros from 2022-11-22T22:03:01

George Couros says we need to stop trying to get back to 2019 and to create something new and better for every child. From trust to micromanagement to the importance of relationships, this motiv...

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How I Built My Website and Brand with Jessica Adams from 2022-11-16T11:38:21

Jessica Adams, a teacher popular for sharing #TuesdayTechTips shares her journey of creating a personal website and her journey to create a personal brand. We dis...

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How to Use the Triple E Framework for Edtech Evaluations with Dr. Liz Kolb from 2022-11-13T22:30

Properly evaluating education technology comes down to pedagogy and instructional design, asserts Dr. Liz Kolb, creator of the Triple E Framework. What is the Tri...

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Differentiating Math Instruction in the Elementary Classroom with Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson from 2022-11-04T07:00

Young children have many different ability levels with math concepts. Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student where they are on their learning journey, b...

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How to Use Notion from 2022-09-26T01:33:02

Today's guest, Chris Chappotin, shares how he uses Notion to organize himself. He talks about how to get started and why people use it. This is a quick seven-minute overview podcast and I've als...

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How to Teach AI with Experiments&Ethics from 2022-08-17T07:46:34

Artificial intelligence (AI) experiments can open up discussion of the human aspect of training algorithms and help them improve. In this podcast episode, Roberta...

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Graphic Design for Educators from 2022-08-08T07:00

Graphic Design helps us present in more interesting ways, teach better, and communicate better. Not only do educators need to understand effective graphic design, we need to teach it. Sadie Lewi...

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The Future of Edtech from 2022-08-01T07:00

Where will edtech go in the future? How do we evaluate what to keep doing and what to change? What are the biggest mistakes with edtech that are causing undue technostress on teachers? Al Kingsl...

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My Favorite Books of Summer 2022 from 2022-07-12T07:00

My goal is to read books for an hour each night. In this episode, I wanted to share some of the books that have me thinking this summer. It is a wide assortment of books that I've linked to at t...

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6 Sustainable Self-Care Tips for Teachers from 2022-06-27T07:00

Self-care is a word thrown around a lot these days in education. In the real world of teaching, answers aren't always easy. In fact, as I release this episode, "self-care" is the reason I did no...

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TikTok for Teachers from 2022-06-16T07:00

Today, Million+ follower, TikTok teacher, and creator of #TeacherTipTuesday, Megan Mayer, shares her thoughts about TikTok, how to prevent profanity on TikTok and...

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Creating a Culture of Joy with Dean Shareski from 2022-06-02T07:00

Can we have joy in schools? How about on social media? With so many difficulties, it seems beyond impossible sometimes to find joy but it can be done. Today, Dean...

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12 Ideas From the End of School that Work All Year Long from 2022-05-22T07:00

The end of the school year can be so exciting and give us ideas for great teaching. Jillian DuBois talks about her end of the school year and from the conversation we have twelve inspiring ideas...

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Awesome End of Year and Influencer Ideas for Teachers from 2022-05-21T00:50:59

Awesome teachers connect with their students. KeKe Powell teaches second grade and has lots of ideas for ending the year and also just connecting with kids. She also...

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Practical Ways to Develop School Leaders Now from 2022-05-16T02:25:30

School leadership is more challenging than ever. Assistant superintendent Chris Chappotin shares ideas for making yourself available, the importance of taking things off teachers' plates (and no...

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Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility from 2022-05-10T12:40:23

Did you know you can use a live translator app in PTA meetings, parent teacher conferences, and presentations -- that actually works? Did you know there is a tool that will translate your parent...

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9 Ideas For Ending The School Year Well from 2022-05-03T07:00

Years ago when I discussed strategy with a Disney Cruise leader, they told me that people tend to remember how an experience starts and how it ends. Therefore, they designed events with intentio...

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How Do You Help Kids with ADHD Succeed in School and Life? from 2022-04-25T07:00

Nicole Biscotti had children, and she was a teacher. She thought she understood everything about children. That was until her fourth son, Jason, was born. As Jason g...

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5 Wonderful Tips for World Language Teachers from 2022-04-18T07:00

World language teachers can have challenges with teaching students. Particularly when many want to use technology translators instead of learning the language. However, Rachelle Dene Poth has ex...

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How to Start Class with Opening Questions from 2022-04-12T00:28:58

As teachers, we have many ways to open class. Bell ringers, conversation starters, and even special handshakes can open class. But what if the answer is a questio...

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10 Tips for Instructional Technology Coaches from 2022-04-07T14:00

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education ...

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The Neuroscience of Surprise and How It Improves Learning from 2022-03-31T23:28:18

Surprise can increase learning and change the lives of our students in positive ways. Today’s guest researcher, Dr. Michael Rousell, studies the neuroscience of s...

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What is classroom culture? How do I create classroom culture? from 2022-03-24T01:07:06

Classroom culture defines your classroom. You can feel a classroom culture, but what is a classroom culture? How do you build a positive classroom culture? In thi...

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Teaching Tip: First Day Back Stations from 2022-03-22T01:14:36

You can have the first day back to school activities any day of the year. We all need classroom management tips and first-day back stations are one of those you c...

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SEL Games: Learning Life Skills through Games from 2022-03-16T23:27:55

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How Does Acceleration Research Help Schools and Kids Rebound from 2022-03-14T23:17:47

How do we accelerate learning? The US Department of Education Roadmap for Reopening Safely says that "accelerated learnin...

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Rebound: How Do Schools Bounce Back after the Pandemic? from 2021-12-13T08:00

Acceleration research can teach us how to accelerate learning. Dr. Douglas Fisher, co-author of the best-selling book Listen

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How to Teach Writing with Digital Media with Dr. Sarah Levine from 2021-11-16T08:00

"Really, we have to write?" say some students. No more! If you're working to engage your student in writing that is engaging and exciting, Dr. Sarah Levine from Stanford University has some prac...

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5 Tips for Digital Portfolios from 2021-11-05T07:00

Digital portfolios are an essential part of the modern student's creation process. In this show Tisha Poncio shares her tips on digital portfolios and classroom teaching. Learn how to plan ahead...

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Blended Learning Best Practices During the Pandemic with Thomas Arnett from 2021-09-30T07:00

Thomas Arnett from the Christensen Institute Shares What the Insitute has learned from administrators and teachers about best practices for teaching during the pandemic.

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Are you an upset teacher? How to understand what is wrong. from 2021-09-28T07:00

These are challenging times, but what if you're trying to find some normalcy amidst the challenges? Today's guest, Michelle Blanchet, co-author of the Startup Teacher Playbook talks about a meth...

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Battling Blended Learning Burnout and Finding Balance from 2021-09-23T07:00

Tiffany Wycoff, the co-author of the bestselling book, Blended Learning in Action, talks about the state of blended learning today. She shares how some tea...

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SEL Spotlight: Dr. Marc Brackett - How Kids Learn Right Now from 2021-09-22T07:00

Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and lead developer of RULER, a systemic, evidence-based approach ...

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What Every Student Needs to Know About Money from 2021-09-21T07:00

Financial literacy is a must-teach topic for students, a topic Kailen Stover has been teaching for years. In this show, she shares what every student needs to know and how to teach them. Money m...

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How to Get the Most Out of Google Apps Now with Eric Curts from 2021-09-20T07:00

Some awesome changes have happened with Google Apps over summer 2021. In today's show, Eric Curts talks about Google Classroom, Google Docs, and other Google apps and what has happened that is n...

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Helping Refugee Students Learn in Schools from 2021-09-17T07:00

In today's show, we are working to develop empathy for some of our most struggling students - students who are refugees. Looking at Syrian Refugee students in Lebanon, we are spotlighting studen...

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Using Pop Culture to Teach Writing Skills from 2021-09-13T07:00

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How to Help Struggling Readers in Grades 6-12 from 2021-09-09T07:00

Students are coming back to school and many of them are struggling with reading. While this has always been a challenge, this year it may be even more so. In this episode, literacy expert Pam Al...

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How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning from 2021-08-25T07:00

Paolo Tolomeo gets kids excited about learning math and language arts by sailing the 7 seas. Learn how it does it, how he keeps on track with lessons, and how to avoid common mistakes when addin...

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365 Inclusive Learning Strategies to Help Every Child from 2021-08-20T07:00

Karen Janowski and her coauthors have written a book Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year. Today she talks about a mindset of inclu...

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6 Ways to Help Kids Learn Real-World Skills from 2021-08-16T07:00

With free financial literacy courses for high school and middle school, social-emotional learning, and digital literacy classes, today we highlight six ways you c...

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How I Use Evernote from 2021-08-15T23:00

Evernote has been my go-to tool for over 10 years. In this productivity episode, I talk through how I'm using Evernote, how I organize my files (across all platforms), and some information on th...

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8 Ways to Engage Every Learner from 2021-08-14T17:00

You can engage every learner as you head back to school. I share eight ways to engage every learner as we head back to school in this special extended bonus episode. This was first shared at Pea...

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Getting the Brain Ready to Learn Math from 2021-08-02T10:14:40

When students come into your math class, are they ready to learn? Is their brain in a ready state? In today's show, Liesl McConchie shares how to help students get their brains ready to learn fr...

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How to Have Deeper Learning and Better Schools from 2021-07-27T23:24:21

Deeper Learning can happen as we work to connect with students and transform them into critical thinkers as well as knowledgeable about our content areas. Professor Jal Mehta from the Harvard Un...

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44 Years as a Kindergarten Teacher from 2021-07-27T07:00:03

Teaching kindergarten has never been easy, but could you imagine doing it for forty-four years? Mrs. Sharon Howard has done just that. She reflects on her teaching career, the kind of teaching s...

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8 Great Ways Administrators Can Prepare for the Fall from 2021-06-30T07:00

An amazing fall starts now with the administrative preparation this summer. Dawn Stansbury discusses eight things administrators need to do this summer and we highlight differences in those item...

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5 Steps to Fact Checking - Digital Literacy in Action from 2021-06-28T07:00

As we teach students how to discern the truth, Amanda Brace has five steps for fact-checking that she teaches her students. Digital literacy is an essential topic for all of us and this show wil...

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What Really Happened in Hybrid Classrooms This Year from 2021-06-26T16:00

Today's episode focuses on the realities of hybrid teaching. Teacher Tennille Johnston reflects on the real struggles, challenges, and quality of education in the school year 2020-2021. Her word...

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A Simple Free Way to Turn Ideas into Action from 2021-06-25T07:00

The Educator Canvas is a free 1-page organizer that helps teachers take ideas into action whether it is self-care, classroom management, or anything- Darcy Bakkegard talks about the Educator Can...

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How to Understand Generation Alpha from 2021-06-18T10:29:41

There's a new generation in town. That's right. Gen Z is now followed by Generation Alpha. Today's guest, Mike Fisher has been studying Gen Alpha and wants to talk about how they are different a...

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How to Encourage Youth Leadership on Your Campus from 2021-06-09T10:39:45

Every student can lead and impact their school and community. Learn how you can improve your student council, implement a microgrant program to spur creativity and conservation, and encourage al...

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How Teachers Can Be Intentional About Self Care from 2021-05-17T22:06:55

We teachers need to take care of ourselves. Sarah Parker Wolf, author of Daily Intentions for the Classroom Teacher, talks about some intentional things eve...

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3 Things Educators Should Debate As We Return to In Person Learning from 2021-05-14T07:00

As we return to in-person learning, we should not return to business as usual. David Bott gives us three things that, based upon current research, we should rethink in schools. 

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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein from 2021-05-10T13:00

Assessment is part of what teachers have to do in school. Although it is required, we teachers can make sure we assess with respect. Today's guest, Starr Sackstein, author of Listen

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Joel Lookadoo: 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year from 2021-05-05T07:00

Joel Lookadoo, 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, shares why he loves teaching, the stories he is seeing of teachers (and students) overcoming and encouragement f...

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The Opportunities from the Pandemic to Have Disruptive Thinking in the Classroom from 2021-04-29T07:00

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Leadership Spotlight: How a Student Held a Virtual Summer Camp in Summer 2020 from 2021-04-27T07:00

Sophia is a student in Oman. During the 2020 shut down, Sophia wanted to help the children in her neighborhood have a fun learning experience -- so she created a virtual summer camp online. We c...

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How to Talk About Sustainability In Your Classroom from 2021-04-22T07:00

Caring for our earth is a focus of Earth Day. Today we discuss ways that any classroom can talk about sustainability and caring for the environment, no matter the political landscape of your com...

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5 Ways to Teach About Earth Day from 2021-04-21T07:00

Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day. As citizens of this planet, we should all care about caring for this world. Today, Monica Burns gives us practical ways to teach and encourage students to be goo...

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Choose Your Own Adventure Professional Development from 2021-04-19T07:00

Professional Development can be an adventure! You can create fun, exciting professional development. With hyperdocs and a "choose your own adventure" format, Laurie Guyon helped her teachers get...

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Using Math (and a Remarkable App) to Privately Combat Covid19 from 2021-04-16T07:00

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5 Things We Need to Get Right As we Move Back to In Person Learning from 2021-03-30T01:08:16

As we consider how we move back into school, we need to think about neuroscience research about how students learn. Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath talks about stress, learning duration, homework, spac...

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Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now from 2021-03-22T21:26:44

If you need safe, fun ways for students to connect and learn while keeping their distance in the classroom then augmented reality apps might be for you. But there are best practices you can use ...

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How to Create Massive Kahoot Games from 2021-03-15T08:00

Did you know that you can play massive Kahoot games with many students as players? Today's guest, George Pearce, talks about how he streams Kahoot games, handles security and privacy, fights bot...

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How to Create Massive Kahoot Games from 2021-03-15T08:00

Did you know that you can play massive Kahoot games with many students as players? Today's guest, George Pearce, talks about how he streams Kahoot games, handles security and privacy, fights bot...

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How to Partner with Parents During Pandemic Learning from 2021-03-09T11:16:01

Some schools need to reset their relationships with parents. Others want to make it stronger as they transition to a different form of learning. At the forefront of all of this is the psychologi...

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3 Ways to Stress Less in Today's Classroom from 2021-03-03T11:25:20

Teachers are stressing over so many things. Today, Dr. Desiree Alexander tackles three of those issues: distance learning, hybrid learning, and digital equity. She shares the WHO system for eval...

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How to Close the Learning Gap from 2021-03-01T12:03:47

Students are returning to school and teachers and administrators know a learning gap is there. What do we do about it? How do we close the gap without stressing everyone out? Turnaround principa...

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Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It from 2021-02-24T10:49:16

Dr. James Lang has six recommendations in this podcast about how we can better understand student attention and how we can get their attention while we teach - even when teaching online. This im...

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Creating Fun Family&Classroom Experiences for Kids Online #723 from 2021-02-22T10:18:35

We can create fun ways to enjoy time with our families online in Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and more. Today's guest, Sandi Johnson, is an IT Integrator in Indianapolis. She has created fun events...

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5 Tips to Help Busy Teachers Stay Healthy - 722 from 2021-02-15T21:37:26

Richard Byrne is a busy teacher. He teaches full time during the day. He writes his Free Tech for Teachers Blog. He's a father of two, and active in many online spaces. And yet -- he takes time ...

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721 5 Ways to Build Trust Between Principals and Teachers from 2021-02-08T11:32:25

Things can be a little tense between teachers and the principals, but less in-person communication can put a real strain on those relationships, and eventually, turn into distrust. To alleviate ...

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720 Teaching Python - How Even Younger Children Can Get an Early Start from 2021-02-02T11:24:44

Teaching coding can be challenging and expensive, but our guests Sean and Kelly have a solution. We can start teaching the second most popular coding language - Python - in our schools. Kelly Sc...

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719 Edupreneur Rising - How Educators Are Creating Side Hustles for Profit and Purpose with Dr. Will Deymaport from 2021-02-02T01:08:22

In today's episode, Dr. Will Deymaport talks about the trends, topics, and timeliness of something called, edupreneurship. Teachers everywhere are doing some inventive things to make ends meet. ...

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718 - The 5 Minute Lesson Plan with Ross McGill from 2021-01-28T11:33:39

In today's episode, Ross McGill, shares his powerful 5 minute lesson plan format that the UK Department of Education has listed as a best practice for teacher effectiveness and time savings. His...

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717 A Look Back at 2020 Teaching What It Means for 2021 with Pamela Livingston Gaudet from 2021-01-22T08:00

Yes, 2020 has been a year like no other, and today's guest, Pamela Livingston Guadet, interviewed a wide variety of school tech directors to hear their stories of triage teaching during the COVI...

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Episode 716 Google Jamboard 2021 Update with Tom Mullaney from 2021-01-20T08:00

One of the most popular shows of 2018 was with Tom Mullaney on Google Jamboard so we've updated it for 2021! In this show, Tom shows us how teachers are using Google Jamboard, why it is so popul...

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Episode 715 Virtual Bulletin Boards: How School Counselors and Others Can Connect Virtually with Emma Tagariello from 2021-01-15T08:00

School counselors and teachers are working to creatively and authentically connect with students in both face to face, distance, and hybrid environments. Even in face to face, we're still at a d...

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How to Overcome Your Self Limiting Beliefs with Dr. Brandon Beck from 2021-01-13T08:00

Sometimes our own beliefs can limit our ability in the classroom - these are called self-limiting beliefs. Today's guest, Dr. Brandon Beck, helps us learn how to face our self-limiting beliefs, ...

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How to Engage Students in Zoom and Teach Effectively at a Distance from 2020-11-17T11:21:58

Many of us are learning to traverse between online and in-person learning environments. Our guest Aaron Johnson, author of Online Teaching with Zoom, share...

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4 Essential Factors for Student Engagement with Mariana Aguilar from 2020-11-16T11:11:11

Our focus on the frontlines of education is to keep students engaged. We can never get enough ideas on how to help our students stay excited, engaged, and learning. Our guest today Mariana Aguil...

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3 Ways to Activate Genius Mode&Creativity (Even at a Distance) with David Dubczak from 2020-11-12T01:10:26

David "Creative Dave" Dubczak is a middle school teacher who sparks creativity. In today's show, he defines creativity and the two kinds of creative thinking to understand: divergent and converg...

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5 Ways to Be Kind Right Now with Houston Kraft from 2020-11-11T01:16:47

With 2020 and everything going on, there are countless reasons why being kind is important right now, both in and out of the classroom. In this episode, I sit down with fellow kindness advocate ...

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How to Improve Google Classroom&Remote Learning Experiences with Kasey Bell from 2020-11-02T23:53:16

Teaching online is challenging for many teachers. In this show, we talk about best practices to re-engage students, the common mistakes districts are making, and teachers' importance right now. ...

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15 Ways to Make Google Classroom Better for Everyone from 2020-10-29T11:12:46

Today, I'm giving you another peek into my classroom, this time, to share tips for getting the most out of your Google Classroom. In this episode, you'll hear 15 better practices when using Goog...

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Current Research and 4 Trauma Informed Principles to Help Students Now from 2020-10-26T07:00

We've updated the popular show from the spring with current research in October 2020 with Dr. Eric Rossen, the Director of professional development and standards for the National Association of ...

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How I Teach About Big Data and Lesson Plan from 2020-10-24T16:54:29

In this episode, I give you a peek into my classroom. I take a topic that isn't super simple -- databases -- and show how I teach it with 2 simple projects, some game based learning, concrete ex...

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9 EdTech Ideas to Use Now from 2020-10-21T07:00

Rachelle Dene Poth shares 9 of her favorite EdTech ideas that you can easily use now, no matter what your classroom environment requirements are. Teachers are looking for easy and helpful resour...

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Smiling Behind the Mask: Face to Face School and SEL with Erica Boomsma from 2020-10-14T01:22:01

Erica Boomsma is in South Dakota where they have been teaching in face to face school for the last four weeks. She talks about the fears she had in going back, the protocols they are using and t...

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Creating Your Own Tutoring and Teaching Company with Megan Padden-Shin from 2020-09-30T00:52:45

Megan Padden-Shin has successfully built a tutoring and teaching company during the past two years. She talks about the challenges of building her business and how she's now arrived at a place w...

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Research Based Strategies for Distance Learning Now with Dr. Matthew Rhoads from 2020-09-28T01:18:21

Dr. Matthew Rhoads is teaching at a distance and coaching other teachers to improve their teaching as well. Based in San Diego, Dr. Rhoads talks about how to integrate instructional strategies, ...

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Education Renaissance: Research on Returning to School after Natural Disasters with Dr. Brianna Kurtz from 2020-09-21T03:04:06

Dr. Brianna Kurtz, classroom teacher and researcher, studied "global practices in returning to formal schooling after interruptions in education due to natural disasters." She studied students d...

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Don’t Fall Out of the Boat with Vicki Davis from 2020-09-18T01:23:53

Today's 700th-anniversary message is a gift to teachers, educators, and parents everywhere. This show is a lifeline for those who need an anchor of purpose. Teachers have been confiding in Vicki...

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Creativity Now with Best Selling Author Sean Thompson from 2020-09-16T00:03:28

Sean Thompson, author of Creativity is Everything, talks about his first day back at school and how he is bringing creativity, physica...

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Feedback Tips for Blended and Online Learning from 2020-09-10T11:00

Feedback is important. But how do teachers give it frequently and in ways that help students learn? How can teachers have time and get this done with all that is going on this Fall 2020? Today, ...

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Hands On Ecology at a Distance from 2020-09-08T17:21:13

As you adapt lesson plans for distance learning, ecology offers great opportunities for backyard learning and learning at a distance. Today, Sara Owen talks about stream walks and outdoor classr...

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Writing: Teaching it Right Now with Dr. Elyse Eidman Aadahl from 2020-08-31T10:37:30

Writing has a powerful place in our classrooms right now. Dr. Elyse Eidman-Aadahl talks about the types of writing, research about writing, and how we can teach writing in the unique spaces and ...

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Epic E-Book of WebTools from 2020-08-27T07:00

 Kristina Holzweiss shares plain and simple terms some of the most timesaving, enriching online resources available to teachers today.

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eSports: The Growing Extra-Curricular Activity NOW! from 2020-08-26T07:00

Believe it or not, gaming is gaining pop...

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Love Letter to Teachers: Boundaries, Good Health and Encouragement from 2020-08-25T07:00

Hello teachers, you are not alone! Shannon Reed knows all about the importance of setting boundaries and self-care and gives you encouragement to survive and thrive this fall. Let's work hard an...

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How to Create a Safe and Uplifting Classroom Environment this Fall with Joseph Hamer from 2020-08-24T07:00

We don't know what the future holds but we know there are things we can do to help children cope with anxiety. We also know there are things we can do to be prepared for distance learning.  Jose...

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A 4 Part Distance Learning Instructional Framework that Works from 2020-08-20T23:02:46

Doug Fisher has some great ideas about how to schedule break-out rooms, practice time, and other hard-to-manage areas of distance learning.

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Successful Distance Learning for Young Kids from 2020-08-12T10:15:05

You may be worried that the youngest kids can't learn at a distance, but Dr. Nancy Frey, co-author of the Distance Learning Playbook comes alongside us to help us understand how it can be done. ...

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7 Things to Consider as We Return to Learn This Fall from 2020-07-24T01:33:07

As we prepare to learn this fall, we need to consider some teaching best practices. In this episode we cover quite a few topics: 

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Morgan Green the Idea Machine with Ideas on How to Improve This Fall from 2020-07-20T11:05

Educator Morgan Green is an idea machine. Here she gives us the ways she's working to improve her classroom this fall.

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Practical Strategies for Flipping Our Classroom this Fall from 2020-07-15T02:32:12

Blended learning and distance learning will be different this fall. Dig into flipping your classroom and how it looks when you teach effectively in an online classroom. How do you use video effe...

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Courageous Conversations: Let's Talk about Fighting Racism with Dr. Andrea Dozier and Vicki Davis from 2020-07-10T01:38:24

Today, the topic of racism has brought about discussions of not only organizational reform but also reform in our personal perceptions. Today, Dr. Andrea Dozier and I will talk about ...

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5 Ways to Help Kids Improve At Math from 2020-07-08T05:13:49

We can help children improve their math skills. Dr. Carrie Cutler is author of "Math-Positive Mindsets: Growing a Child's Mind without Losing Yours." She shares tips to help parents and teachers...

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AI and Algorithms Can Be Biased... So What We Should Do About It? from 2020-07-02T00:21:17

Artificial Intelligence sounds fantastic and far off, but it underlies so many things we do today. Today I talk with Jason Thacker, author of Listen

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What’s Hot About YouTube in Education from 2020-06-26T00:32:47

Tyler Daniel Tarver shares some surprising new ways to use Youtube in education. Now YouTube in the class can be a good thing!

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4 Creative Projects to Make Using Google Tools from 2020-06-24T23:10:40

Eric Curts shares how we can use docs, sheets, drawings, and slides with creative classroom projects. Eric is author of the new book Listen

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How to Make Passion Projects During Distance Learning from 2020-06-23T11:12:50

Don Goble created a passion project for him and his students during distance learning. He tells the story of how he brought leading media experts from around the country into his classroom durin...

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Mathematical Modeling on Trial and the Maths Fix from 2020-06-22T19:43:01

The mathematics curriculum of today was created before computers. Conrad Wolfram has written a book, The Math(s) Fix and how AI can be part of this process...

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What Does Next Level Teaching Look like Now? from 2020-06-18T19:11:08

Jonathan Alsheimer is a high energy teacher who, admittedly says he isn't so great with technology. He also teaches in a school with kids who don't have access to a lot of technology. He shares ...

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Mastery Learning Excellence at a Distance from 2020-06-11T02:50:25

Rae Hughart gives fantastic ideas for tracking student learning mastery. She shares how she has applied these techniques as she has taught sixth grade math to 150 students at a distance. She als...

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Assessment and Grading in Distance Learning from 2020-06-08T22:23:40

Assessment expert Dr. Thomas Guskey reflects on the positives and negatives of assessments during distance learning. He also gives advice about how he thinks schools can improve their assessment...

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What Educational Leadership Looks Like Today with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo from 2020-06-08T22:09:27

Leadership in this season is difficult. Dr. Joe Sanfelippo talks about partnering with parents, the message he's sending to his community, and how we move forward from this challenging time towa...

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7 Ways to Pick PD that Fits Your Personal Plan this Summer from 2020-06-01T23:10:40

Summer 2020 will need to be one of healing and rest but it is also a summer where we need to learn and level up. ln today's show, Danielle Strohmeyer talks about seven things to consider as we d...

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8 New Productivity Tools&Tips for Working from Home from 2020-05-29T01:10:49

Working at home changes us. It has certainly changed me as has the time away from the physical presence of my students and colleagues. Despite that some teachers and administrators say they are ...

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3 Things to Learn over the Summer to Be Better at Distance or Blended Learning from 2020-05-28T00:09:52

Like it or not, blended learning is here to stay. Today, virtual trainer and Class Tech Tips guru Monica Burns talks about what we need to be learning over the summer so we can be healthier and ...

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Wakelet and WeVideo: Powerful Distance Learning Edtech from 2020-05-27T23:41

Teacher Bruce Reicher shares two of his favorite distance learning tools - Wakelet and Wevideo. He talks about h...

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6 Tips to Close Out the School Year in Google Classroom from 2020-05-26T02:13:34

Google Classroom has been the tool of choice for many schools. Did you know that you need to "close out" the school year to set yourself up for success in the fall? In this episode, Kasey and I ...

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How to Engage Kids in Distance Learning from 2020-05-26T01:29:59

Are your gradebooks like Swiss Cheese? Are there kids who are just missing? Today, Mary Howard, sixth grade science teacher in New York, talks about how we can engage kids in distance learning. ...

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What Will School Be Like in the Fall after a COVID-19 Spring? from 2020-05-23T23:34:46

Today Joseph Fatheree, award-winning teacher and thought-leader talks about the conversations administrators, policymakers, and teachers are having about what "the Fall" looks like in K12 educat...

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Sustainability Spotlight: How to Empower Students to Tackle Sustainability Issues from 2020-05-21T02:49:42

We can tackle sustainability issues by empowering students. I would also think that this could apply to helping students be part of the solution for health in their communities and schools. Let'...

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Boom Cards: Engagement for Learning from a Distance from 2020-05-20T13:42:36

During distance learning, some teachers have found a new way to engage students -- Boom Cards. Mary Howard is one of those teachers. She says it excites her sixth grade students in New York and ...

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Why Second and Third Chances Matter for Kids from 2020-05-19T01:28:56

New Hampshire State Teacher of the Year 2020, Kim Piper, works within the prison population of the state. She shares what she has learned from her time working with some amazing students in the ...

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5 Major Elements of a STEAM Mindset from 2020-05-19T01:21:45

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math comprise STEAM learning. However, there is more to a true STEM mindset than just the content. Today Tim Needles talks about five eleme...

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Why Kids Never Stop Moving: Neuroscience and a Student's Need to Move from 2020-05-15T13:01:40

Have you ever wondered why kids never stop moving? Suzanne Cresswell shares the neuroscience behind student's need for movement.

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How PBL in Math Class Can Make Projects Unforgettable from 2020-05-13T01:39:22

In these times, part of being a teacher is to have meaningful online projects with engagement. PBL can create memorable learning with projects, and Lauren Harris uses projects to teach math.

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Absolutely Essential SEL Skills We Need During the Pandemic from 2020-05-11T23:20:29

Students, parents, and teachers have social emotional learning skills that are needed in today's climate. Dr. Amy Cranston helps us understand how we can help our children (and families and scho...

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5 Ways to Build Effective Social and Emotional Learning Environments Online from 2020-05-11T21:22:37

The current education climate has created unique social-emotional challenges for students, parents, and teachers alike. Today, Dr. Amy Cranston helps us understand how to create effective social...

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50, Fit and Fantastic: How I Celebrated My Quarantine Birthday with Joy from 2020-05-04T11:23:36

This past year, I turned 50, lost 50 pounds, and ran a half marathon. So much has happened recently. Challenges, ups and downs, and joys. We all have them and so do I. However, the discipline to...

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4 Security Issues for Schools During Distance Education from 2020-04-24T17:38:51

Schools spend time, resources, and focus on security. Now, that security is moving online. What was once relegated to the IT department is now everybody's business. In today's show, I share four...

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21 Tools I Use to Manage Distance Learning from 2020-04-23T23:21:23

Today I share the tool kit and tips that have helped streamline distance learning at my school. Check out the shownotes for the list of tools and links.

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The Covid-19 Education Question: Is this Really Learning? from 2020-04-23T01:26:38

As students learn from home, pundits and parents alike ask "is this really learning?" Yet, in every circumstance, students (and teachers) are learning something. What is it? 

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All Systems Go – How We Went to Distance Learning without Missing a day from 2020-04-22T01:42:21

On a Friday, we had school in our physical building. By Monday, we had more students in our online school that we had on the previous Friday. In this episode, 10 ...

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How a 17 Year Old Student in New York is Giving Back from 2020-04-17T07:00

High school junior Jameson Cohen was looking forward to Spring Baseball Season. When he found out he’d be spending it at home, he turned it into a season of givin...

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Top 10 Ways to Give Back While at Home from 2020-04-16T07:00

Research says that when students are engaged in service-learning, their immune system, heart rate and sense of well-being improves dramatically. Children are happ...

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Helping Kids Be Healthy and Whole While Learning from Home from 2020-04-15T16:41:20

Students can sense and even internalize the emotions their teachers are feeling, especially stress, depression and worry. Not only do we need to help kids stay ph...

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SEL and Physical Exercise - 8 weeks of Free Lessons from 2020-04-15T07:00

Social-emotional learning is a vital part of health and wellness. Today's guest has some free word of the day SEL workouts for students. As students stay home, learn some ideas to help students ...

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Free Ideas for Teaching Middle School Math Online #RemoteLearning from 2020-04-15T01:23:18

Math can be taught online. In today's show, Noelle Pickering shares free ideas for teaching middle school math online. These ideas will help you teach math no matter where you or your students a...

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Community and #RemoteLearning Conversations with Brad Currie from 2020-04-14T00:41:45

How do teachers share information quickly as they have had to move to distance learning amid coronavirus school closures? Brad Currie shares how teachers are sharing #remotelearning best practic...

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How Montana Teachers Are Responding to Stay At Home Challenges from 2020-04-13T07:00

Montana State Teacher of the Year, Dylan Huisken talks about online distance education learning. He shares how he is connecting with students during the Coronavirus crisis as students and teache...

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An Oregon Teacher on Distance Learning at his School - Tyler Cienfuegos from 2020-04-13T02:02:49

Oregon was one of the earliest states to have to release students to learn from home. How are teachers handling things during coronavirus distance learning? Today, Oregon teacher Tyler Cienfuego...

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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray from 2020-04-11T17:08:41

What is happening at the US policy level with the coronavirus health crisis? Today, US policy influencer Tom Murray, shares what he's seeing from the national level and the conversations that ar...

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10 Trauma Informed Principles for Educators During the Coronavirus with Dr. Eric Rossen from 2020-04-01T01:58:10

Students experiencing the coronavirus crisis are experiencing trauma. So are teachers and parents. In today's show, learn the ten principles (and a bonus) to help us encourage and help others as...

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Effective Learning in an Online Classroom from 2020-03-31T01:02:29

How I teach students to be effective learners in an online classroom. This episode is an audio version of my presentation to students about how to be effective learners in an online classroom. C...

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Teaching Kids with "Paper Packets" due to Coronavirus closures with Dee Ross Kalman from 2020-03-12T10:52:40

Some teachers (and students) don't have a choice. Because they have no internet connection, school closures mean "paper packets." Three weeks of them. Today's teacher recorded this episode the d...

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Teaching Science Online with Chris Anderson #remotelearning from 2020-03-11T10:32:48

As schools are working to blend teaching or go completely online, what about science? Isn't science supposed to be totally hands-on? In today's session, we interview an instructional technology ...

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16 Free Resources for Schools Who are Closing Due to Coronavirus from 2020-03-10T16:01

As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom)...

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Motivating Your School on Mondays with Mark French from 2020-03-09T19:37:26

Dr. Mark French is a principal who is redefining the role. Not only is his book he co-authored "Principals in Action: Redefining the Role" but he lives it every day on the playground, in the lun...

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5 Steps to Regain Control of Your Classroom with Linda Kardamis from 2020-03-07T23:14:38

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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4 Ways to Go Upstream to Solve Problems with Dan Heath from 2020-03-06T02:27:34

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 t...

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How Kids Can Design in AR and VR with Robert Kalman from 2020-03-04T21:50:33

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 V...

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How to Program (and Use) Google App Scripts with Alice Keeler from 2020-03-03T16:03:13

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 ...

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Coronavirus, Kobe Bryant and News Literacy with Darren Hudgins from 2020-03-02T11:30:49

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 c...

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5 Reasons Using Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers is a Bad Idea with Jody Stallings from 2020-02-28T08:00

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 wh...

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What Really Engages Students with Heather Wolpert-Gawron from 2020-02-28T01:47:11

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 impac...

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Take the LEAP - Don't Sit and Stick with Elisabeth Bostwick from 2020-02-27T00:26:40

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 he...

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Organic Edtech Coaching with Adam Juarez from 2020-02-25T08:00

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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Smart Risk Taking in Education with Kristen Nan from 2020-02-24T08:00

Take risks in education to build relationships, have difficult conversations, and make progress. Kristen Nan, a third-grade teacher, co-authored a book with her assistant superintendent. It was ...

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5 Ideas for Building Staff Morale with Brad Shreffler from 2020-02-21T08:00

How do you build staff morale? Brad Shreffler has five ideas to help us as you work to build bridges of trust and relationship with your colleagues at school. Enjoy coming to school because you ...

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Why I #LoveTeaching with Vicki Davis from 2020-02-20T08:00

As part of #LoveTeaching week, I recorded some thoughts on why I love teaching. But I also have to share some of my heart about teaching, our future, and all of the amazing things our profession...

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How to Know You Make a Difference with Christie Thompson #LoveTeaching from 2020-02-19T08:00

In this heartwarming episode, Christie shares one of the stories of how she knows she is making a difference. She also shares encouragement for the days when teachers fall short. For 21 years, C...

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Powerful Student Voices with Leah Juelke: Helping the World Understand Kids #LoveTeaching from 2020-02-18T08:00

Leah Juelke, 2018 North Dakota State Teacher of the Year, works with EL English and Speech in Fargo, North Dakota. She has helped children under her care tell their stories and have a voice for ...

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Teaching Fireworks: Why Zest Simmons Loves Teaching #LoveTeaching from 2020-02-17T14:36:33

We can get out of education, but the kids can't. Today's students need educators who love them and who love teaching. Zest Simmons, award-winning AP Teacher and Alabama State Teacher of the Year...

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Get Inspired and Celebrate #LoveTeaching Week with Stacey McAdoo from 2020-02-14T11:55:22

Love Teaching Week Begins Today! February 14 is the beginning of #LoveTeaching week. Each day there are challenges and prompts so check Twitter and We Love Teaching.org (Listen

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Nicholas Provenzano's 4 Ready to Go tips for Project Based Learning and Maker Spaces from 2020-02-13T11:28:05

How do you get started with project-based learning (PBL) and Makerspaces? Nicholas Provenzano, the author of the book, Beyond the Poster Board, gives us fo...

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Trust and Grace in the Classroom with Alana Stanton from 2020-02-12T11:15:42

Each year, many educators select a word or two for the year. Kindergarten teacher Alana Stanton, shares her words, "Grace" and "trust" and how she applies them to her classroom, student and pare...

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4 Emerging Edtech Trends in 2020 with Nikolaos Chatzopoulos from 2020-02-11T08:00

Nikolaos Chatzopoulos shares four trends that are shaping how his schools teach with technology. From coding to robotics and augmented reality and his favorite (which he saved for last), learn h...

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Engagement&Edtech in Social Studies with Dustin Harnish from 2020-02-10T10:38:09

You can blend old fashioned relationships with modern edtech if you know how. Teacher Dustin Harnish proves it. Dustin Harnish teaches seventh-grade social studies with Spheros, 3d printing, and...

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Jon Orr's 5 Ways for Parents to Help Kids with Math from 2020-02-07T11:47:56

Parents can encourage math success just like reading success. Today, Jon Orr helps parents through five things they can do to help their child become more successful at math. These can be applie...

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The Power of Reflection and Conversation with Paul O'Neill #pln365 from 2020-02-06T08:00

Sharing and reflecting make us better educators. Today the founder of #pln365 gives us a transparent look into his journey and encourages us to take one of our own.

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Misconceptions About Kids With Learning Differences in the Classroom from 2020-02-05T08:00

As students with learning differences are put into general classroom spaces, many teachers have misconceptions about including these special students in their classrooms. Dr. Rebekah Dyer talks ...

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Tech Tools for School Counselors from 2020-02-04T08:00

School counselors are unique. They have unique needs as they help guide students and perform duties at their school. Today, guidance counselor, Steve Sharp helps guidance counselors know the too...

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Student Leadership Through a Student-Led Podcast from 2020-02-03T08:00

Award-Winning Culture is a student podcast led by teacher Hans Appel. Hear the story behind this exciting student podcast and get inspired to start a student podcast at your school. He shares hi...

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5 Steps to Gamify Your Elementary Classroom from 2020-01-31T08:00

How could you take your whole elementary classroom year and gamify it? What if everything students learn could gain them XP (experience points?) What if you can reach those strugglers by making ...

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Silicon Valley Teacher Spotlight: Mike Messner from 2020-01-30T08:00

Mike Messner teaches seventh-grade social studies in Silicon Valley. He shares his stories of the tech they use, what Silicon Valley parents like (and don't like), and how he has joined an onlin...

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STEM and Makerspaces in the Language Arts Classroom from 2020-01-29T08:00

Language arts classrooms can use more than books to teach. Kate Hodges, a language arts teacher in Ohio, shares how she uses project-based learning (PBL), making, and more to help students learn...

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How to Use Fortnite for Education in the Classroom from 2020-01-28T03:24:44

Fortnite has a physics engine in the game. Unknown to many educators, Fortnite has three modes of play. While Battle Royale is a first-person shooter, the creative mode is not. Some educators ar...

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How to Build School Culture and Student Relationships from 2020-01-27T03:17:33

We can build a positive school culture that includes good student relationships. From building a wall of dreams to bringing our best energy, Danny Steele encourages us to grow and connect with c...

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5 Starters for a Strong Team from 2020-01-24T13:33:43

You can't always pick your team but you can start helping your team come together and work like one. Jamy Bechler, host of the Success is a Choice podcast shares five ways to start building a st...

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3 Questions to Spark Change from 2020-01-23T11:09:10

Relationships are a key component of change. We have to relate to educate. We also have to relate to cooperate with our peers. Today, Vernon Wright, creator of the Zero Apology Zone, shares some...

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3 Free Ways Teachers and Students Can Collaborate Globally from 2020-01-22T11:37:35

Connect your classroom! It can be done. Today Michael Drezek takes us into the "Our Global Classroom" Community and shares three of the many ways students are collaborating. Join in!

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What's Hot (and Not) in Google Classroom with Alice Keeler from 2020-01-21T08:00

Google Classroom is a tool that can help build relationships between students and teachers. But not everything is perfect. Google Classroom Guru Alice Keeler talks about what is hot and not in G...

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Be "the One" for Kids from 2020-01-20T08:00

Children need educators to reach into their world and relate to them. When struggling students find an educator who connects to them, life change can result. While one educator can't possibly re...

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5 Ways to Find Project Based Learning Ideas from 2020-01-17T08:00

Project-Based Learning is a powerful tool. Today's show gives us ideas for where we can find new and innovative project ideas and create them ourselves. Dr. Jennifer Pieratt, author of "Keep it ...

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How to Teach Social Emotional Learning with the Arts (aka SEAL) from 2020-01-16T08:00

Elizabeth Peterson was learning about SEL and as an art teacher, she knew she could teach Social Emotional Learning with the arts. So, she did. Then, she called it SEAL. Learn what she did, how ...

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How to Teach Bravery from 2020-01-15T08:00

Bravery, vulnerability, acceptance of others, acceptance of yourself -- these can be difficult things to teach. Today's guest, Michelle Cottrell-Williams talks about how she teaches this in her ...

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3 Basic Things Every School Should Teach Relating to Technology from 2020-01-14T08:00

Sixty-seven percent of STEM jobs will be in computing. Schools and teachers have the daunting task of lining up the needs of today's workforce with what is being taught. Jorge Valenzuela, the au...

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6 Steps to Be a Better Communicator from 2020-01-13T08:00

Communication can be challenging for many who feel invisible. In today's show, Dr. William Lane offers encouragement for those who struggle to communicate. With six simple steps, he helps us und...

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5 Mindsets to Teach Better Today from 2020-01-10T08:00

Settling in the land of complacency is no place for a truly remarkable teacher. Remark-ability begins in your ability to level up and learn a little more every day. Today, Rae Hughart from #teac...

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The Surprising 1-Day Motivational Intervention that Improves Student Achievement from 2020-01-09T08:00

A surprising intervention was shown to improve grades. The intervention took one day and was a very minimal activity by most considerations. Dr. Lauren Eskreis-Winkler digs into the research and...

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How to Make Math Moments That Matter from 2020-01-08T02:09:06

Math shouldn't break your heart. It should excite you and your students. But how? Let's move from boring, rote, repetitive math to a math class that sparks curiosity, makes sense and ignites joy...

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How to Help A Student Who Is Always In the Principal's Office from 2020-01-07T08:00

Some students just seem to "live" in the principal's office. How do we help those students change their behavior and connect with their classmates and teachers? Today, award-winning principal, A...

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Kids Are an Opportunity Not An Obligation with Hamish Brewer from 2020-01-06T08:00

Every child can achieve. Children are an opportunity not an obligation. Celebrate individuality. Sacrifice together. Make no excuses. Principal Hamish Brewer will be back at his school this week...

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5 Random Ideas to Revv Up Your Classroom from 2019-12-20T23:14:20

David Sladkey has been teaching for over thirty two years. Today, he shares five random but very helpful ideas with teachers everywhere. From a new way to track requests to go to the bathroom to...

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Behind the Magic of Disney Education from 2019-12-19T22:45:03

Education needs to be relevant and exciting to students. The Disney Youth Education program hosted me at the end of this past summer to experience three of their programs first-hand. In today's ...

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How to Help Everybody Do Math from 2019-12-18T09:49:18

Learning can be hard. Many students struggle. Teachers can struggle to help students learn content but what do we do when students have thinking that is limiting their ability to learn. In today...

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How to Talk to Students About the Deep Fake from 2019-12-17T10:07:27

Conversations with students about things that are meaningful, relevant, and part of the fabric of their lives is an important part of cultivating savvy citizens. Today's guest, teacher Chelsey G...

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How Teachers Can Learn Awesome Things Every Day from 2019-12-16T11:09:45

Kelly Christopherson has taught for twenty-five years and has been helping educators use to level up their learning for most of that time. As one of the leaders on #saskedchat (Saskatoon Ed Chat...

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5 Ways to Improve Relevance in Our Classrooms Now from 2019-12-13T08:00

Part of being remarkable is that students believe your class and content applies to their life. On the 10 Minute Teacher, we want to help you be a more remarkable educator, so today, Denis Sheer...

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3 Ways to Thank Administrators from 2019-11-14T08:00

Thankfulness is modeled and shown by how we appreciate those around us. In today's show, Dr. Frank Buck gives some creative ways to thank administrators. If you're planning ahead for the holiday...

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The Golden Bell of Justice from 2019-11-04T11:23:17

Recently, I came across a story that my mother had adapted when she was a teacher to use to teach students about caring for others who had done things for them. During this time of Thanksgiving ...

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The Golden Bell of Justice from 2019-11-04T11:23:17

Recently, I came across a story that my mother had adapted when she was a teacher to use to teach students about caring for others who had done things for them. During this time of Thanksgiving ...

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5 Fast Ways to Give Positive Feedback from 2019-11-02T16:58:08

Have you ever made the mistake of giving students or others the kind of feedback you want to receive - but it just falls flat? For example, I'm a "word" kind of person and I can float on a compl...

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Math Problems that Unlock Student Thinking from 2019-10-31T07:00

Filled with dread, some math teachers have a problem. As they give problems to students to work their students become problems. Behavior problems. Boredom problems. Sometimes the problem is that...

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Why Kids Need Life Skills (including how to cook!) from 2019-10-30T07:00

Students need life skills. Some schools are adding in courses to help students cook, care for their families, manage their money and more life skills. Others have always had these courses. Today...

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20+ Ideas to Supercharge Classroom Creativity from 2019-10-29T07:00

Creativity is something that we have to nurture as teachers. In this blog post and episode, I share some of the ways I believe nurture creativity in students.

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The Surprising Science of Life Changing Moments from 2019-10-28T07:00

Have you ever had a moment when your life changed? Perhaps it was a comment or it was a moment and although it may not have seemed to be anything to others around you, you experienced a seismic ...

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5 Ways to Empower Girls from 2019-10-27T21:24:45

Lynn Colón, co-author of Empowering Girls: Opening the Door for Girls to Achieve More, helps us understand what schools need to be doing to intentionally e...

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Self Care Tips and Advice to Be Your Best from 2019-10-25T00:31:47

Take care of yourself! We often tell each other this as teachers and rightly so. I once read that teachers work the same amount of time in ten months that most people work in a year. Teaching is...

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How to Design Learning Spaces in Libraries from 2019-10-23T22:24:28

Many schools are reimagining the learning spaces that some call libraries or media centers. Carolyn Foote takes us to the center of this trend to take us inside how she redesigned her learning s...

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Getting past STEM Labels into real STEM Learning from 2019-10-22T20:58:10

Lots of things are labeled "STEM" these days but many of them are just rote instructions for students to follow. Is this truly STEM learning? Taylor Ryan is STEM coordinator for his school as th...

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Overcoming Your Fears (and Helping Kids Do It Too) from 2019-10-21T09:58:48

Tara Martin has written a book to help children (and adults) face their fears called Cannonball In! Today, we talk about a powerful metaphor and the risks ...

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5 Ways to Greet Your Students from 2019-10-18T10:07:05

Thom Gibson has fun ways to greet students as he walks around campus. He shared them on Twitter recently and I started using some of them and it adds a whole element of fun and engagement while ...

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Unique Teacher Appreciation Ideas from 2019-10-17T07:00

"Room service" door hangers are one of the unique ideas that André Sasser shares on the show. From a Woot Wagon to more, André talks about little things that encourage her as a teacher. I also t...

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3 Ways to Engage Families in Your Classroom from 2019-10-16T07:00

Families want to engage in classrooms but as students get older, it can be challenging. In today's episode, Jeromie Heath helps teachers understand how to engage families in the classroom in pos...

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Understanding The Deep Fake: A Troubling Trend from 2019-10-15T13:58:31

Deep fake videos are now possible. In this disturbing trend, convincing videos, audio, and photos are viewed and shared by those who somehow think you can trust what you see and hear. Wesley Fry...

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How and Why to Create Powerful Relationships with Students from 2019-10-14T02:19:20

Do you have that difficult student who seems to fight you each time you try to reach him? Coach D was that student. He tells a powerful story of a teacher who was a reacher in his life and chang...

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5 Ways to Survive (and Thrive) at Teaching from 2019-10-11T07:00

Chad Klein is a 22-year educator. He shares his advice for teachers to take care of themselves and love teaching in this quick motivational talk.

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Using Games to Help Reluctant Readers and Writers (and More) from 2019-10-11T00:45:36

Dr. Lee Graham is working with teachers to teach them principles of game-based learning to teach writing. Her anecdotes of classroom behavior-changing results are - pardon the pun - game-changin...

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Technical Writing with Drones in the Traditional Literature Classroom from 2019-10-09T07:00

Jeremy Rinkel has added technical writing to his traditional English Literature course. As a form of relevant non-fiction writing, Jeremy uses drones, robots, and 3d printers to give students an...

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How to Make Programming Easier from 2019-10-09T00:31:55

Programming doesn't have to be so hard. Computer Science teacher, Michael Backus, gives us advice to help make programming easier.

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How to Empower Teachers from 2019-10-08T00:36:16

Administrators can empower teachers and principal Evan Robb shares some of the techniques. Evan is author of The Ten- Minute Principal and Listen

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5 Ways to Improve Your Classroom Library Without Spending a Dollar from 2019-10-07T00:22

Colby Sharp author of Game Changer! Books for All shares some ways to improve your classroom library without spending any money at all. There are some ideas...

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When I Knew It Was Time to Leave the Classroom from 2019-10-04T02:06:02

Starr Sackstein reflects on when she knew it was time to leave the classroom. 

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Unconventional Project Based Learning that Engages Learners from 2019-10-02T07:00

Project Based Learning (PBL) works if you know how to bring it into your classroom. Today, Noa Daniels shares how.

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8 Apps to Improve Your Health (and helped me lose 28 pounds) from 2019-10-01T07:00

I've lost 28 pounds since late June and am running 8-10 miles a week. And yes, I just turned 50 and feel great. In this show, I'll share the apps and tips for living a healthier lifestyle includ...

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One Surprising Thing About Gen Z Everyone Should Know from 2019-09-30T07:00

The Millennials aren't the youngest generation anymore. Generation Z is here. They are the kids in K12 education right now who have only known social media and the Internet. Ninety percent of pr...

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5 Easy STEM Activities any Teacher Can Do from 2019-09-27T07:00

Today high school math teacher, Chris Woods, gives us simple ideas of STEM activities any teacher can do. Get some ideas for how you can integrate STEM in the classroom.

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How to Help Bilingual Students from 2019-09-13T01:59:14

Dania Santana, author of the bilingual children's book, Sebastian's Game Da...

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4 Steps to Improve Student Engagement from 2019-09-11T07:00

Engaging students can be a challenge. A student from Jeromie Heath's class shares her perspective on learning and why she wanted to learn for Jeromie in this episode. Today, join in the conversa...

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4 Steps to Improve Student Engagement from 2019-09-11T07:00

Engaging students can be a challenge. A student from Jeromie Heath's class shares her perspective on learning and why she wanted to learn for Jeromie in this episode. Today, join in the conversa...

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3 Add Ons to Solve Problems in Google Classroom (Programmed by 1 Teacher) from 2019-09-10T09:51:13

Michael Backus had a problem as he was teaching in Google Classroom. So, he programmed add-ons to solve the problem of needing checklists attached to his Google Classroom assignments. He saw a p...

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Teen Genius Says "I Learned Nothing from Lecture" from 2019-09-09T11:16:07

She was named America’s Top Young Scientist of 2017 by the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, with a patent-pending device to detect lead in water faster than any other current te...

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5 More Easy Brain Breaks for Your Classroom from 2019-08-30T21:17:53

Rob Donatelli shares with us five more easy brain breaks. As a follow up to one of the most popular 10 Minute Teacher episodes, Listen

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4 Ways to Build Relationships That Matter from 2019-08-29T10:17:02

Charles "Chuck" Poole shares how to build relationships that matter. While content and passion for our content and the craft of teaching are all essential parts of teaching that cannot be dismis...

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4 Ways to Use Improv to Teach from 2019-08-28T10:15:15

Mel Paradis, author of Teaching Improv: The Essential Handbook, shares four ways to use Improv to teach in the classroom. Here are some fantastic ideas to ...

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The Oculus Quest: Why It Is a Game Changer from 2019-08-27T07:00

Virtual Reality is improving for use in the classroom. Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality Education Expert, Jaime Donally, thinks that the Oculus Quest is a...

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5 Ways to Step Back into the Classroom Better Than We Ever Were Before from 2019-08-26T07:00

Students need our help to regulate their own emotions. Today, psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington helps us understand five ways we can connect with our students and help them regulate their emotion...

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5 Ways to Curate Texts That Inspire Readers from 2019-08-23T10:26:05

Students need to be surrounded by books that inspire them to read and rejoice in books. But how do we curate those texts to inspire our readers? Julie Wright gives practical advice for librarian...

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Equity Programs in New York State from 2019-08-22T10:23:39

Dr. Anael Alston is Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Access, Equity and Community Engagement in the New York State Education Department. He talks about what works to engage young men of ...

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Giving Teachers Choice in their Professional Development from 2019-08-21T10:30:40

Meredith Akers is a principal who has been using some unconventional methods of teacher PD. In this episode, she talks about the revolutionary way she recently held teacher PD (using video instr...

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Secrets for Fun, Engaging Computer Science that Changes Kids Lives from 2019-08-20T10:13:30

Alfred Thompson has secrets that transform Computer Science classrooms. Yet, he shares them openly. Project-based learning. Passion-based learning. Problem-based learning. These three P's of tea...

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Using Amusement Parks, Mud Runs, and Escape Rooms to Inspire Your Classroom from 2019-08-19T10:22:10

Student engagement! We need it! Today's guest, John Meehan, shares inspiring stories that help us use amusement parks, mud runs, and escape rooms to inspire exciting lessons in our classroom. Jo...

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5 Ways to Step Back from Burnout from 2019-08-16T07:00

 In the high-stress, fast-paced job of teaching - burnout can happen to anyone. In today's show, we talk about recognizing burnout, how to get help, and steps to tackle it when it happens. Amber...

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Opportunities for Genuine Student Leadership from 2019-08-15T07:00

Students need real leadership opportunities - not just running a note to the office or other tasks that may be called "leadership" but really aren't. Adam Welcome, co-author of Listen

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Speed Presentations: Help Students Improve Presentation Skills Rapidly from 2019-08-14T07:00

Presentation skills are an essential skill for students to master. How do you help students improve when there are many students in the class. Robert Donatelli has a solution: speed presentation...

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How Turning on Location Services Could Save Your Life from 2019-08-13T07:00

Pam Shoemaker is getting ready to retire from teaching. As she and her husband were returning home from looking for places to retire, a storm arose. While location services can be used to perhap...

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Closing the Attitude Gap – Building a Bond from Day One from 2019-08-12T10:17:22

He didn't like school. But now he's been a principal and written ten books and travels the world helping principals and educators learn how to engage today's students -- especially inner-city yo...

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5 Strategies for Coaching Instructional Excellence from 2019-08-09T07:00

Sherry St. Clair gives us principles for effective instructional coaching. Targeted to both administrators, instructional coaches, and technology coaches - Sherry has five practical ideas to get...

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Effective Grouping Strategies in the Classroom from 2019-08-08T07:00

Today, you’ll get advice for creating grouping strategies for your classroom from an expert teacher and author on the subject. Barry Hoonan, author of What Are ...

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Breakout EDU in Adult PD and College Education from 2019-08-07T07:00

 BreakoutEDU is a box with locks that also can be a great educational experience. In today's show, Lucy Manley shares how breakout boxes are becoming an exciting part of her college's educationa...

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Tyler - a 7th Grade App Builder Spurred on By Genius Hour from 2019-08-06T07:00

Today, you’ll listen to a young man who became an entrepreneur as a result of his school’s genius hour. Listen with a purpose and prepare to get your daily challenge at the end and a link to the...

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Motivation to Thrive Your First Few Years of Teaching from 2019-08-05T07:00

Today, let’s make our profession better by focusing on how we can encourage new teachers and each other. Edwin Thomas Minguela reflects upon his first two years of teaching. As you listen to wha...

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The Human Side of Change in Education from 2019-08-02T07:00

Change has a human component. In fact, without helping people change - there isn't any change. Today, Julie Wilson, author of The Human Side of Changing Educati...

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What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Teen Dating Abuse from 2019-08-01T07:00

 

One in four teens will experience teen dating abuse. Teen dating abuse is on the rise and is being compounded by the pressure on teens to portray a "perfect relationship" on social medi...

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8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year from 2019-07-30T07:00

Innovate and try some new apps. Today, Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, talks about eight edtech apps that you should try. (He also shares a bonus fitness opportunity for e...

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Math Class PBL: Create Memorable Learning with Projects from 2019-07-30T07:00

Math teacher Lauren Harris had a problem. Students weren't remembering important concepts from the previous year that she knew she had taught. How could she help students remember? Her answer is...

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11 Principles for an Amazing School Year from 2019-07-29T07:00

Back to school is here! We're starting up the year with principal Dr. Sanée Bell, author of the new book, Be Excellent On Purpose, Intentional Strategies for I...

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5 Ways to Maximize Your Summer from 2019-07-12T07:00

Today Angela Watson teaches us how to maximize our summer. If you like her ideas, take this quiz  to see if her 40-hour workweek program is rig...

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Never Yell and Other Classroom Management Secrets of a Pro [Top Episode] from 2019-07-11T03:00

Classroom management is a challenge for many teachers. Stacey Corrigan talks about how she manages her classroom. From transitions to handling disruptions, Stacey talks about the 20+ year classr...

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5 Authentic Ways to Encourage People Right Now [Best of Season 5] from 2019-07-09T07:00

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...

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5 Ways to Battle Burnout [BEST OF SEASON 5] from 2019-07-08T07:00

Tired teachers need strategies to stay refreshed and feel good. Today, we talk about battling burnout. This week we are counting down the top episodes of 2019. Today’s show is 5 Ways to Battle B...

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Post #ISTE19 Recap Show #notatiste19 from 2019-06-28T20:38:22

Today is a recap of #ISTE19 from 4-time attendee Matt Miller and first-time attendees Angie Ridgeway and Nate Ridgeway. They share what people were talking about and their observations about wha...

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5 Ways To Bring SEL Into Edtech Classroom Use from 2019-06-27T21:13:57

Mark Sparvell cites current research about what students really want in their classroom and how social-emotional learning relates to education technology.

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Augmented Reality Ideas from Mary Howard's #ISTE19 Session from 2019-06-26T19:28:05

Mary Howard's sixth-grade class is doing amazing things with augmented reality. This 10 minute episode highlights some of the things Mary is sharing right now at ISTE19 about her work with stude...

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What's Hot (and Not) at #ISTE19 with Monica Burns from 2019-06-25T15:39:22

Monica Burns @classtechtips  talks about the hottest edtech topics right now (and those that aren't so hot) in this candid and wide-ranging c...

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7 Hot Edtech Topics #iste19 #notatiste19 from 2019-06-22T23:47:42

Stacey Roshan, author of Tech with Heart, talks about seven edtech topics that are sparking conversation this summer both online and at ISTE19. 

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No #ISTE19 Fomo - Join #NotAtIste19 and Start Learning from 2019-06-21T20:05:28

ISTE 2019 is here but there's no reason for all of us edtech geeks who can't go this year to miss out on the learning. The #NotAtISTE19 hasthag is already hopping. Peggy George is one of the man...

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5 Ways to Customize Your Teacher Professional Development This Summer from 2019-06-20T22:48:59

Teachers need personal professional development. In today’s episode, we’re sharing five real-world examples of teachers who used their summer to improve their classroom and earn professional dev...

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A Learner- Centered Innovation Model with Katie Martin from 2019-06-19T20:50:03

Katie Martin, an ISTE 2018 keynote, talks about the importance of putting learners at the center of your innovation model. She starts with the questions we need to ask ourselves and our students...

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How to Design the Classroom for Learning with Michael Cohen from 2019-06-18T17:06:19

Michael Cohen, aka the Tech Rabbi, and author of Education by Design talks about classroom design. We should design the classroom environment for learning....

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23 Gsuite Ideas to Excite Your Kids About Learning - ISTE19 from 2019-06-17T07:00

Eric Curts @ericcurts  teaches us twenty-three ways to use Gsuite tools in our classroom. With ideas for Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drawings...

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5 Ways to Work On Your Personal Brand This Summer from 2019-06-15T00:19:59

Many of you this summer are going to be working on your personal brand. Now, whether you think you have a brand or not, you do. And I know it’s kind of frustrating because some people just don’t...

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5 Awesome Things for Teachers to Do This Summer from 2019-06-13T23:07:55

Summer is an important time for educators. While some people debate what educators should or shouldn’t do over the summer, ultimately it is YOUR summer and...

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How to Help Kids Who Hate Math Learn It from 2019-06-12T07:00

Today Dan Meyer @ddmeyer gives us tips and advice for helping kids who hate math learn to love it. He explains the 3-Act method of teaching.

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iPads in Kindergarten from 2019-06-12T01:29:05

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Motivating Struggling Learners in Summer School and Your Classroom Everyday from 2019-06-10T11:00

So many kids struggle, especially in summer school. Popular author, Dr. Barbara Blackburn, gives us some tips to start summer school or any school year in a way to help struggling learners set g...

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5 Easy Brain Breaks for Your Classroom from 2019-06-07T07:00

Want to help students learn and be more refreshed? Students need breaks too. That is why brain breaks are becoming so popular. Teacher Rob Donatelli @...

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How to Unleash the Potential of Every Child from 2019-06-06T07:00

Tom Loud 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 clas...

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How to Create a Summer Writing Notebook from 2019-06-05T07:00

oday Angela Stockman @AngelaStockman challenges teachers and students to create a summer writing notebook with the #flaneur challenge. This i...

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Hyperdocs: Tips and How-To's for Teachers from 2019-06-04T07:00

Lisa Scumpieru, 10th-grade Literature Teacher, gives us a crash course in Hyperdocs. She shares lesson plans, ideas, and tips for getting started quickly without hassle.

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What Helps Kids Really Learn from 2019-06-03T12:28:09

How do kids learn and remember? Teacher Andrew Stadel, @mr_stadel founder of the popular site estimation180.c...

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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer from 2019-05-31T10:30

Linda Kardamis talks about how we can make the most of our summer. Get ready to rock summertime with these five ideas.

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20 Ways to Have a Summer That Matters from 2019-05-30T11:00

Today I want to challenge your thinking about your summer. So, I’ve collected twenty of the best ways to make this summer one of learning. This is a blog post / podcast simulpost. You'll find th...

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How to Amplify Kindergarten and Elementary Voices from 2019-05-29T10:00

First grade teacher Danielle Moore has worked with early elementary and kindergarten students as she helps them amplify their voice. Yes, young children have something to say to the world! Danie...

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10 Tips for Awesome Digital Citizenship from 2019-05-28T10:34:36

Tech Coach Penny Rayhill shares ten tips for awesome digital citizenship. If you're looking for some sites to explore - here they are!

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12 Fundamentals of Success - Write Your Own Story from 2019-05-27T12:59:55

Jon Barth, author of the 1% Journal: 366 Challenges for Your Journey to Success encourages us teachers to write our own stor...

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How I overcame adversity from 2019-05-24T11:17:47

Many people are destroyed by bullying, teasing, and the challenges of youth. Over the years, I've often contemplated why my story was so different. Why did I overcome? Why wasn't I broken beyond...

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Rocking TpT This Summer from 2019-05-23T07:00

Want to start working with Teachers Pay Teachers this summer? Pam Olivieri from Rockin' Resources tells us how to get started.

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Research Spotlight: Student-Centered Blended Learning from 2019-05-22T07:00

Dr. Regina Giraldo-García shares her research on what makes effective blended learning.

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How to Promote Deeper Learning with the Four Shifts from 2019-05-21T07:00

The four shifts is a new education technology paradigm shared in the book Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning by Scott McLeod and Julie Graber. On tod...

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What's New In Digital Leadership version 2 from 2019-05-20T10:16:12

Eric Sheninger has rewritten his popular book Digital Leadership. In this show, learn what he added and what has changed. Wi...

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5 Ways to Create a Culture of Inquiry in Your Classroom Now from 2019-05-17T10:14

To create a classroom culture of inquiry, we can follow these five techniques. Connie Hamilton, author of Hacking Questions: 11 ...

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Talking to Kids About Poverty from 2019-05-16T07:00

Jaime Casap, Google's Education Evangelist, grew up in poverty. Today, he shares his story and encouragement to help teachers reach children from a variety of backgrounds. You'll want to listen ...

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How to Set Goals for Your Library This Summer from 2019-05-15T09:50:10

While we have to finish well, those of us who are returning to another year as an educator have to look forward to plan. Today, media specialist Amanda Johnson talks about the massive success of...

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Martians in Your Classroom, STEM, and Making Makerspaces Accessible from 2019-05-14T09:45:33

The first person to walk on Mars has already been born and is in our classrooms today, so the  experts tell us. He or she could be in your classroom or mine. The question is if we're equipping t...

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Alec Couros on Spearfishing, Citizenship, and Lateral Reading from 2019-05-13T22:29:23

Schools are being targeted with "spearfishing" attacks - a new form of phishing that is quite deceptive. Citizenship encompasses digital citizenship and the importance of lateral reading are thr...

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5 Ways to Leverage Play In Your Class Today from 2019-05-10T07:00

Play belongs in every classroom. Today, Jill Vialet shows us how.

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Music Teachers of Excellence with the CMA Foundation from 2019-05-09T10:23:44

Music education helps students engage with learning and has many positive benefits. Today's guest, Tiffany Kerns, Executive Director of the CMA Foundation talks about remarkable music teaching a...

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PBIS, Discipline, and Compassion Fatigue from 2019-05-08T10:35:40

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Raspberry Pi Guy, Rocketboards&Robots from 2019-05-07T10:33:04

Matt Timmons-Brown is the "Raspberry Pi Guy" on Youtube. If you don't know what the Raspberry Pi is, it is an amazing small computer from which you can make amazing things. Matt is the author of...

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How to Build Trust with Your Students from 2019-05-06T07:00

Students need to trust their teachers. The result is better relationships, better learning, and a better quality of experience for everyone -- teachers and students included! Today's featured ed...

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5 Ways to Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed from 2019-05-03T10:30:57

This time of year is a challenging one for educators. It is easy to feel overwhelmed. Today's show will encourage and help you to overcome that overwhelmed feeling with 21-year educator Jon Harp...

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How to Transform the American High School from 2019-05-02T07:00

Dr. Sarah Fine, co-author of  In Search of Deeper Learning, The Quest to Remake the American High School talks about her research into remarkable high scho...

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How to Give Effective Feedback that Works from 2019-05-01T10:00

Teachers spend hours giving effective feedback only to have students not respond or use it to improve. In this case, one could argue that the teacher isn't giving effective feedback because it i...

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Digital Equity: How to Understand The Problems Facing #Edtech from 2019-04-30T10:00

Dr. Nicol R. Howard champions digital equity issues for children. What are those issues? How can we help? Today we take a dive into digital equity and the issues we should all consider -- and it...

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Motivating Thoughts for Teachers from 2019-04-29T10:10:39

Preventing burnout, finding the right colleagues, communication, the struggle with perfection... these topics are just some of the encouragements that 30-year special education teacher-turned-co...

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5 Things to Know About Gen Z Kids from 2019-04-26T07:00

Shalini Shankar has been studying Generation Z. From spelling bee's to sports, this generation seems to be professionalizing their childhood. Learn more about thi...

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How Can We Help Lonely Kids and Improve School Safety? from 2019-04-25T07:00

Joe Fatheree helped co-organize a recent national summit on school safety in the United States. In today's show, Joe talks about the summit, what schools are doing nationwide on safety, and the ...

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Standards-Based Grading: How to Start the Journey from 2019-04-24T10:23:21

Standards-based grading -- where students are assessed by specific standards -- is being discussed or implemented in many districts. Today we talk to an award-winning French teacher turned Instr...

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11 Essential Chrome Extensions (And a New Browser) from 2019-04-23T10:29:28

Extensions can be useful, helpful tools for parents and teachers. There are pitfalls and pluses from each extension and ways to use them in the classroom. In this episode, I'll put my geek hat o...

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5 Tips to Help Students Feel Valued in the Classroom from 2019-04-22T07:00

Students need to feel valued. Today's featured educator Crystal Willis from Instagram and TpT as "SunflowersandSped" shares five important tips to help students feel valued. From noticing streng...

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5 Ideas for Helping Parents Read with their Kids (No Matter Their Age) from 2019-04-19T18:35:33

Frederick Douglass said, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." Reading is important. Today, we talk to reading expert, Amy Mascott, about how parents and teachers can help older ch...

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Girls and STEM: The Google 20% Project That Encourages Girls to go Into STEM from 2019-04-18T07:00

Girls and people of color need role models who look like them. Today's show is a team of people at Google who have done just that. Komal Singh is a Google Engineer and recruited other Google emp...

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Can Schools Be Fair? Restorative Justice and Improving Your School Culture from 2019-04-17T07:00

Desmond Tutu says, “Restorative justice says "No, the offense affected a relationship" and what you are seeking for is to restore the relationship, to heal the relationship.” Today, Brad Weinste...

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Will AI Help Education or Ruin It? The Pitfalls and Possibilities of AI. from 2019-04-16T07:00

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is only as moral and as good as those who create it. Today, AI ethics thought-leader Joe Fatheree and I discuss this topic.

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Improve Student Behavior Now! from 2019-04-15T07:00

Need to improve classroom management? Today Darrian Tanner, the Florida State High Impact Teacher award winner for 2016-2017 and 2018-2019 talks about how to help teachers improve their classroo...

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5 Writing Strategies and Tools to Reach Every Learner from 2019-04-12T11:48:03

Do your students hate to write? If you need quick ideas to help reach reluctant and struggling writers, Michele Haiken will help us learn more!

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Unconventional Project Based Learning That Engages Students from 2019-04-11T10:26:46

Noa Daniel talks about how unconventional project-based learning and how we can engage students with learning. If you're struggling with student engagement, this is for you.

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My Kids Hate Their Desks! (And What I Did About It!) from 2019-04-10T09:54:25

Brooke Markle, a veteran middle-level English educator, realized that her kids hated their desks. They wiggled. They moved. They struggled to pay attention. So, with a limited budget, she decide...

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Principal Frank DeAngelis - Part 2 from 2019-04-09T07:00

Frank DeAngelis was principal of Columbine high school in 1999 and remained the principal until 2015 when all of the students who were in PreK at the time of the shooting graduated. His story of...

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Columbine's Frank DeAngelis - The Story of Columbine's Heart, Resilience, and Recovery from 2019-04-08T07:00

Frank DeAngelis was principal of Columbine high school in 1999 and remained the principal until 2015 when all of the students who were in PreK at the time of the shooting graduated. His story of...

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Neuroscience Research: 5 Ways to Superior Teaching from 2019-03-21T08:00

Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath gives us five ways that recent neuroscience research can help us improve our classroom teaching.

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How a Little Graphic Novel is Inspiring Teachers to Think from 2019-03-21T07:00

Today's show is an inspiring look into some of the truths of teaching from Josh Stumpenhorst, author of the graphic novel, Drawn to Teach, about the real li...

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What Happens When a Statistics Class is Taught with PBL from 2019-03-20T07:00

Emma Chiappetta, Utah State Teacher of the Year 2017, uses a project-based learning approach for statistics. For those who think you cannot teach difficult content without heavy testing, Emma of...

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Advice from a Filmmaking Pro About How to Help Kids Make Movies from 2019-03-19T07:00

Movie making teachers and students can benefit from practical advice from a professional film editor. Not just a film editor, Steven Hullfish has interviewed many of the top film editors in the ...

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15 Ways to Get More Motivated This Week from 2019-03-18T07:00

If you're struggling and need some encouragement, today's show is for you. Mike Roberts, author of Chasing Greatness: 26.2 Ways Teaching is Like Running a Marathon, shares fifteen ways to get mo...

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5 Things About Effective Digital Citizenship You Need to Know from 2019-03-15T07:00

Mike Ribble, a digital citizenship expert, shares five important things every educator should know about digital citizenship. 

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How To Help Kids Ask More Amazing Questions Now from 2019-03-14T07:00

The Right Question Technique is being used by educators around the world to help children ask better questions. Erin Murphy talks about how we can implement some simple techniques to improve stu...

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5 Essential Things Teachers Need to Know About UDL from 2019-03-13T07:00

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) doesn't have to be mind-boggling. Today's guest is international UDL expert Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D. She talks about what we need to know and also the common m...

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What Educators Need to Know Right Now About Digital Citizenship - Part 2 from 2019-03-12T07:00

In part 2 of this show, we discuss the addictive nature of social media and other important digital citizenship issues. Internet safety expert Anne Collier shares.

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What Educators Need to Know Right Now About Digital Citizenship Part 1 from 2019-03-11T10:09:58

Anne Collier, Founder and Executive Director of The Net Safety Collaborative and SocialMediaHelpline.com, shares what we need to know about soci...

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5 Ways to Achieve Balance from 2019-03-08T08:00

Mandy Froehlich gives teachers advice on how to achieve balance between their classroom and personal life. It is difficult but these ideas can help.

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What This Writing Expert Learned That Will Make You a Better Teacher from 2019-03-07T08:00

Angela Stockman has been spending time with students as she teaches them to improve and enjoy their writing. She's learned some remarkable things that she shares on this show.

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Why Teaching Languages is Actually Very Important from 2019-03-06T08:00

Diego Ojeda, co-founder of @LangchatPLN talks about the importance of languages and why we need to know them even in a world of translators and AI.

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How to Use Augmented Reality in Language and Literature Classes from 2019-03-05T08:00

TW Williamson, a teacher in Taiwan, is helping language and literature teachers use Augmented Reality (AR) in exciting ways. Dive into this new technology and see how it is being used.

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Momo Reflections -- The Warning: My Thoughts on What We Can Learn from "Momo" from 2019-03-04T08:00

The Momo scam/hoax/threat has inspired some thoughts about what we should learn so we can prevent such a time-wasting but hurtful thing from spreading again in the future.

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5 Ways to Teach Using Art from 2019-03-01T08:00

Nicola Giardina, author of The More We Look, the Deeper It Gets: Transforming the Curriculum Through Art shares five ways we can incorporate art i...

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Why Playful Learning Is So Important in the Classroom and the Real World from 2019-02-28T08:00

David Gann, Professor of Innovation and Technology Management, shares what his research has shown about playful learning in the business world and classroom. This is a great show for those who t...

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How to Design the Classroom for Effective Education from 2019-02-27T08:00

Michael Cohen, aka the Tech Rabbi, and author of Education by Design talks about classroom design. We should design the classroom environment for learning.

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How to Use Alexa Devices in the Classroom from 2019-02-26T08:00

Dr. Brian S. Friedlander talks about the Amazon Alexa devices and why so many teachers are excited about them. www.coolcatteacher.com/e447 

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Reclaiming Our Calling #MotivationMonday from 2019-02-25T08:00

Get motivated and remember why we want to teach with principal Brad Gustafson. www.coolcatteacher.com/e446  Sponsored by Empatico, an amazing fr...

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5 Essential Practices for Designated and Integrated ELD from 2019-02-22T09:46:11

Elizabeth Iwaszewicz talks about five strategies for designated and integrated ELD /ELA.

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AI in the Classroom from 2019-02-21T10:31:22

Michelle Zimmerman talks about AI in the classroom and her new book that shares what we should be doing in this topic. www.coolcatteacher.com/e444 Listen

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Creating in AR and VR in the Classroom from 2019-02-20T08:00

Jaime Donally talks about how students can create with AR and VR in the classroom. coolcatteacher.com/e443 Today's sponsor is Metaverse. Check ...

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AR and VR in the Classroom from 2019-02-19T08:00

Augmented Reality an Virtual Reality in the classroom with Hall Davidson. www.coolcatteacher.com/e442  Today's sponsor is Metaverse. Go to Listen

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25 Days of Making: When Educators Make, Create, and Have Fun from 2019-02-18T03:05:14

Learning to make and create can be a challenge but hundreds of educators took the challenge. Aaron Maurer talks about the 25 days of making. You can join in! Listen

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5 Ways to Battle Burnout from 2019-02-15T08:00

Tired teachers need strategies to stay refreshed and feel good. Today, we talk about battling burnout.

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Valentine's Gift: Confessions of the Pain, Joy, and Love of Teaching from 2019-02-14T08:00

Today's show is different - it is longer than usual. I share some stories of insults, struggles, mistakes, and joys of teaching. The hope is that you'll be encouraged, not feel alone, and rememb...

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This is What Happens When You Teach From Antarctica from 2019-02-13T08:00

Developing an "explorer's mindset" is the goal. To help nurture the explorer's mindset in his students, Donnie Piercey traveled to Antarctica and connected with his students. Listen

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Fantastic Apps I Use Every Day from 2019-02-12T08:00

I have picked five of my essential classroom tools. Pick one today to try with your students. I've also added some of my favorite new productivity tools for my smartphone, iPad, and a few new on...

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Revealing the Heart to Breakthrough to the Unreachable Student from 2019-02-11T08:00

Basil Marin's story of struggle to success will inspire every teacher to reach the unreachable student. He is now an assistant principal and spreading the word of what happens when a teacher bel...

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5 Popular Must-Watch Videos with Inspiring Stories That Will Make You Smile from 2019-02-08T08:00

Trevor Muir’s Facebook videos are getting millions of views. Hear the touching teacher stories that are resonating and have teachers sharing. See the videos at: Listen

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Secrets of Accessible Online Content You Need to Know from 2019-02-07T08:00

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-compl...

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Pioneering Excellence for Better Computer Science Now from 2019-02-06T08:00

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 sch...

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Valuable Virtual Reality Things Every Teacher Should Know from 2019-02-05T08:00

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 usef...

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Beware of Time-Wasting Low Level Technology Learning from 2019-02-04T08:00

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 ...

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5 Authentic Ways to Encourage People Right Now from 2019-02-01T08:00

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...

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How to Make Science Thrilling from a "Jurassic Park" Mind from 2019-01-31T08:00

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 hel...

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How to Get Your Students Out of the Box from 2019-01-30T08:00

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...

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Building Good Relationships with Your Students' Parents from 2019-01-29T08:00

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 experi...

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Building Positive Relationships Between Administrators and Teachers from 2019-01-28T08:00

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 wit...

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5 Sure Fire Ways to Create Remarkable Graphics from 2019-01-25T08:00

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 us...

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How Should We Evaluate Leaders? from 2019-01-24T08:00

Dr. Toby Travis, Headmaster and leadership consultant, talks about the effective methods of evaluating school leaders, focusing on the research. www...

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No 1:1 devices? You can be an awesome tech using school anyway! from 2019-01-23T08:00

Gail Charnick and her teachers are using a variety of technologies and showing that you don't have to be 1 to 1 to be leading edge.

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Virtual Valentines&2 other cool, fun collaborative ideas for teachers from 2019-01-22T08:00

Dyane Smokorowski talks about Virtual Valentines, a Doodle project, and a fun trip with teachers to the San Diego Zoo this summer. Dive in!

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How to Motivate Teachers to Change from 2019-01-21T08:00

Motivating change in ourselves and others can be challenging but it can be done. Join Joy Kirr, 7th grade ELA Teacher, with surprising insight on why teachers really change!

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5 Ways to Connect Young Adults with Reading from 2019-01-18T08:00

Librarian Karen Scott challenges us with some non-traditional practices to get kids interested in reading including organizing her library by genre and using social media and graphics to inspire...

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How We Disenfranchise Students of Color from 2019-01-17T08:00

Self-examination and reflection are important parts of improving our teaching practice. With this in mind, Josh Parker encourages us to reflect upon our practice as a teacher with working with a...

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3 Awesome Minutes: Question Formulation Techniques (QFT)'s from 2019-01-16T08:00

Chris Fancher talks about how to use question formulation techniques (QFT)'s in your classroom by sharing what he does in his. This simple 3 minutes can change your classroom. Listen

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Preservice Teachers in a Virtual Co-Op Program from 2019-01-15T08:00

Dr. Sam Fecich runs a virtual co-op program for her preservice teachers. This program not only helps her preservice teachers learn while doing authentic work, but it helps teachers get help for ...

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Telling our Student's Stories from 2019-01-14T08:00

Students have stories to tell. As educators, we can impact our profession by sharing the stories of student successes (and perhaps struggles.) In today's episode, Jamie Ewing talks about his new...

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5 Questions We Ask While Using Rubrics from 2019-01-11T08:00

Rubrics can be helpful. But when are they not helpful? What mistakes do we make when using rubrics? English teacher, Dr. Scott N. Forrest shares the five questions they ask at his school when wo...

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Breaking Lockstep Test Prep in Schools from 2019-01-10T08:00

Jerry Blumengarten has been working with schools for years. But when his local schools in Florida where he has retired have turned away his free offer of help because they have no time, Jerry fi...

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Injury Free VR, VR in Healthcare, and Future VR Classroom Trends from 2019-01-09T08:00

Preventing injuries during VR in the classroom and some interesting future VR trends in healthcare and the classroom. www.coolcatteacher.com/e413 Listen

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VR Nausea, Safety and other Virtual Reality Protocols to Keep Kids Healthy and Learning from 2019-01-08T08:00

Got a VR Headset? Did you know some of them cause nausea? Jaime Donally, talks about virtual reality in the classroom and shares everything we need to know! Part 1 of 2 Listen

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Never Yell and Other Classroom Management Secrets of a Pro from 2019-01-07T08:00

Stacey Corrigan shares her classroom management secrets (and some mistakes). This show challenges teachers to reconsider what works (and doesn't) in their own classroom.

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ENCORE: 20 Tech Tips to Shake Up Learning from 2018-12-24T17:47:43

Kasey Bell shares her tech tips for helping teachers make progress with technology. She also shares the biggest mistake she's made as a teacher relating to edtech.

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ENCORE: Trade the Cow and Start the Year Well from 2018-12-20T11:42:07

Start the year right with this motivational story about Will Rogers. "Trade the Cow."

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ENCORE: 5 Habits of Healthy Teachers from 2018-12-19T10:52:28

Jen Burdis, teacher, and two-time American Ninja Warrior Competitor shares her secrets for staying healthy as a teacher.

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ENCORE: Math Success with No Textbook from 2018-12-18T08:00

Mandy Tolen shares how she teaches math, engages students and teaches to standards with NO TEXTBOOK. From choose your own adventure stories to other engaging methods, all teachers will have some...

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ENCORE: 5 Creative "Googley" Tech Tools to Get Kids Creating from 2018-12-17T08:00

#5 Show of Season 4 -- Evan Mosier from Iowa teaches us some awesome Googley ideas to start our school year with excitement and creativity.

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5 Things to Keep in Mind When Implementing Technology from 2018-12-14T08:00

Dr. Joshua Elliott talks about what we need to consider when implementing new technology. He also shares some favorite technologies for his college classroom (and his elementary son's classroom,...

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Student Authored Interviews: An Empowering Way to Help Students Lead from 2018-12-13T08:00

Daniel Miyake from Los Angeles talks about how his students interview on-campus visits. He also shares how students help convey the vision for the school in their work. Listen

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Strategies to Help Kids Love Reading from 2018-12-12T08:00

Barb Gilman (known as @barbinnebraska) has a classroom rich with a love of reading. Today she talks about strategies any teacher can use to help kids love reading. She starts with a sign posting...

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3D Printing in a STEM Classroom from 2018-12-11T08:00

David Ternent, a teacher in a middle school STEM classroom, shares how he has used his 3D printers to transform and excite kids about learning STEM concepts.

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top Chef: Cooking Up Instructional Greatness with Fun PD from 2018-12-10T11:07:47

Allison Starling talks about a fun "PD Event" she plans for her school that makes innovation fun. She discusses how she styles this event and what teachers learn.

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5 Ways to Help a Teacher from 2018-12-07T08:00

Debbie Scott has started the "Help a Teacher" Facebook page. Learn how it works and join in supporting teachers. www.coolcatteacher.com/e400

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Games and Play Based Learning in the Classroom from 2018-12-06T08:00

Play can be used to teach. C. Ross Flatt from the Institute of Play, talks about exemplars and best practices for play in the middle and high school classrooms.

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Formative Assessment in Kindergarten from 2018-12-05T08:00

Becky Holden talks about formative assessment in kindergarten. From notetaking on how knowledge is forming as students are learning to the importance of understanding a child's learning path, Be...

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Innovative Science Teaching in Grades 6-12 from 2018-12-04T08:00

Isabella Liu is a science teacher in Hong Kong who is using technology with her grade 6-12 classrooms. From augmented reality to game-based learning and online portfolios, she has a variety of i...

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5 Ways to Help Kids of All Ages Code #HourofCode from 2018-12-03T08:00

Happy Hour of Code Week. Here are your ideas to get started. Brian Aspinall, author of Code Breaker: 15+ Ways to Get Started with Coding, shares how students from kindergarten to high school can...

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5 Ways to Use Augmented Reality in the Classroom from 2018-11-30T08:00

Lindsay Fell is using augmented reality in the classroom (and so much more.) Today she shares five favorite augmented reality tools (plus one more.)

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Transformational Teaching in Troubled Times - Part 2 - Sia Kyriakakos from 2018-11-29T08:00

Sia Kyriakakos teaches art in Baltimore but she teaches far more than art. In part 2 of this conversation with a teacher who is working to become relevant and relatable, see how Sia is teaching ...

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Transformational Teaching in Troubled Times - Part I - Sia Kyriakakos from 2018-11-28T08:00

Sia Kyriakakos teaches art in Baltimore but she teaches far more than art. In part 1 of this conversation with a teacher who is working to become relevant and relatable, see how Sia is teaching ...

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Seesaw in the Elementary Music Classroom from 2018-11-27T08:00

Master music teacher Amy Burns shares how Seesaw has become a portal for musical performances for parents and grandparents. She shares her game-changing best practices for the elementary music c...

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Rewiring Education: Lessons Learned from Apple's First VP of Education from 2018-11-26T08:00

John Couch, Apple's first VP of Education hired by Steve Jobs, talks about education as it should be. From the early research from Apple to current technologies, learn about what we should be do...

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Student Created Learning (A Timeless Learning Priniciple) from 2018-11-08T19:15:46

Pam Moran and Ira Socol talk about the timeless principle of student-created learning. What does this look like?

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How Do I Help My Students Use iPads? Helping Kids Troubleshoot iPads and Use Them Effectively from 2018-11-07T10:10:01

Pana Asavavatana won the ISTE Kay Bitter Award for 2018 as a top technology using kindergarten teacher. In today's show, she digs deep about how she teaches her students to use iPads.

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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move? from 2018-11-06T08:00

Liz Kolb evaluates where we've come with smartphones in the classroom a decade after writing one of the original educational books about using cell phones in the classroom. 

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How to Hold Better Meetings from 2018-11-05T08:00

Rushton Hurley talks about how to run more exciting and effective meetings in schools.

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Overcoming 5 Barriers to the Implementation of PBL from 2018-11-02T07:00

John Larmer, the editor at the Buck Institute, talks about common barriers to effective project-based learning and how to overcome them.

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Gold Standard Project Based Learning: Project Based Teaching from 2018-11-01T10:09:19

After much research, Suzie Boss shares what makes excellent project-based teaching and gives a sneak peek into her book by the same name.

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A Personalized High School: How It Works from 2018-10-31T07:00

Julia Bamba leads a personalized high school. After three years, they are graduating their first senior class. Learn about their successes and lessons from this revolutionary approach to learnin...

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An Artificial Intelligence Curriculum in Middle School from 2018-10-30T07:00

Dr. Justin Aglio has partnered with Carnegie Mellon and MIT to develop a middle school curriculum teaching Artificial Intelligence. Learn how they did it and what they are teaching in today's ep...

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Atomic Habits for Teachers and Students from 2018-10-29T07:00

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, talks about healthy habit building for students and teachers. 

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5 Ways for Teachers to Take Back Time and Make the Most of It from 2018-10-26T07:00

Sarah Johnson is a leader who is passionate about stemming burnout through sharing the balance message for fellow educators, elevating women in leadership, and inspiring others with faith-filled...

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The Neuroscience of Play, Games, and Learning (and Why Fortnite Might Not Be So Bad After All) from 2018-10-25T07:00

Dr. Dave Neale is a researcher in the psychology of play and learning at the Centre for Play, Education, Development and Learning (PEDAL) at The University of Cambridge. Today he talks about the...

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Important Things I've Learned and Want to Teach from Disaster from 2018-10-18T01:22:53

Today, I share some things from my home that I've learned and want to teach as a result of Hurricane Michael. www.coolcatteacher.com/e377

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I was hit by Hurricane Michael: What You Need to Know About Tech When You Have No Technology from 2018-10-16T07:00

We have no power. No Water. No cell service. We were hit by Hurricane Michael and as we've lived through the first four days without necessities - here are the important things you and your chil...

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How School Leaders Can Motivate Instructional Innovation: A Teacher's Quest for Progress from 2018-10-15T07:00

Thomas Arnett, a senior research fellow in education for the Christensen Institute, talks about a recent paper he co-authored about "The Teacher's Quest for Progress"

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Fall Break on the 10-Minute Teacher from 2018-10-08T11:54:09

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Eduprotocols for Littles with Jon Corippo from 2018-10-05T07:00

Eduprotocols for kindergarten and early elementary with the book's co-author Jon Corippo. Instead of selecting many apps, many are now recommending just a few tools/protocols for how things are ...

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Kindergarten Kindness Superheroes and the DNA of Kindergarteners from 2018-10-04T07:00

Laurie McIntosh shares how her kindergarten kindness "superheroes" wear their capes and spread kindness around their community. She also shares how she surveys student's DNA (dreams, needs, and ...

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Gaming in Early Elementary in Education in Australia from 2018-10-03T07:00

Helen Kardiasmenos talks about early elementary gaming and how she is using gaming in her classroom in Australia. She is doing so many cool things to teach all subjects to teach her students. Listen

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iPads to Differentiate Instruction in Early Elementary Education from 2018-10-02T07:00

Emily Lynch talks about how to use iPads in the classroom to differentiate instruction. So many good ways exist to use iPads but how can we personalize it and make it unique? Today as our ongoin...

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Motivating Teachers of K-2 Students from 2018-10-01T07:00

Karen Lirenman inspires K-2 teachers to reach their students. She teaches us her secrets to innovating and staying positive.

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5 Habits of Healthy Teachers from 2018-09-28T07:00

Jen Burdis, teacher and two-time American Ninja Warrior Competitor, shares her secrets for staying healthy as a teacher.

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1 Way to Help Kids with the Trauma and Drama of Life (and a Free Journal to Help You Do It) from 2018-09-27T07:00

The Imagine Project has free journals and lesson plans that help students cope with the drama and trauma of life. Dianne Maroney helps teachers understand writing...

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Flexible Seating: Before and After from 2018-09-26T07:00

Fourth grade teacher Justine MacKinnon helps us understand how flexible seating has changed her fourth grade classroom.

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Making a Yearbook with Google Slides from 2018-09-25T07:00

Jennifer Scott saves her school tens of thousands as they make their yearbook with Google Slides. She’ll also announce a giveaway of her new course that teaches y...

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MasterMind Educator Groups: Build Safe Spaces for Innovation from 2018-09-24T07:00

Mastermind groups are innovative ways to create safe spaces for teachers to grow and learn together. In this show 2012 National Teacher of the Year Rebecca Mieliw...

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5 Ways to Teach Digital Citizenship (and the 9 Key P’s of Digital Citizenship) from 2018-09-21T07:00

Students need to know how to safely navigate their digital world. In this show, I share how I teach the 9 Key P’s of Digital Citizenship in 5 simple steps. Enjoy!...

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14 Million People Read Her Classroom Tweet About 1 Question She Asks Students from 2018-09-20T07:00

André Sasser, 9-year math teacher, tweeted something that has been viewed by 14 million people. This simple statement has transformed Andre’s classroom in powerful ways. Learn about the question...

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Geo-Inquiry in Project Based Learning from 2018-09-19T07:00

Geo-inquiry helps students learn through geographic based explorations. Geo-inquiry expert Jim Bentley (author of the f...

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3 Interesting Trends in Online Education Content (That You May Not Know) from 2018-09-18T07:00

Online content must be riveting, interesting, and should educate students. Andrew Pass @ Listen

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How to Unleash Student Motivation to Succeed from 2018-09-17T07:00

 

Teaching motivation and metacognitive principles is challenging.  While he started as a journalism teacher, now Chris Hol...

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5 Ideas to Experience Inquiry in Your Classroom from 2018-09-14T07:00

Kimberly Mitchell talks about how we can promote inquiry in the classroom. From helping students to effectively generate questions to modeling curiosity, we have five practical ideas to bring in...

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All 4's and 5's: Secrets to AP Teaching Success from 2018-09-13T07:00

AP US History Teacher, Andrew Sharos, talks about how to create a collaborative environment that helps students learn and succeed in AP courses.

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Remarkable Teaching: Student Created Virtual Reality Projects from 2018-09-12T07:00

Sean Wybrant, 2017 Colorado Teacher of the Year, has students building virtual reality and augmented reality experiences. They are programming in advanced ways with a full motion capture lab. Ev...

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What's in Your Edtech Bag: Trends and Tools from Educators and the World from 2018-09-11T07:00

David Hopkins, author of Emergency Rations #EdTechRations: What’s so important we can’t leave it at home?, talks about the educational technology that educators around the world carry in their b...

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The Thank You Project: #MondayMotivation from 2018-09-10T07:00

Teacher Morgan Toal shares the powerful writing project that she calls the "Thank You Project" - what a great way to be kind and considerate and teach writing at the same time!

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5 Ideas for A Positive Cultural Impact from 2018-09-07T07:00

Aaron Polansky gives us five exciting ways to have a positive cultural impact in your school on Monday.

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Language Teacher: Cultural Awareness and Story to Excite Kids about Learning Spanish from 2018-09-06T07:00

Jennifer Degenhardt talks about how she uses stories in Spanish to help students engage with learning Spanish.

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The Secret Agents of Jordan Jackson Elementary School from 2018-09-05T07:00

Rayna Freedman inspires her elementary students with a spy-themed classroom experience that runs throughout the year. Learn how she does it and why in this fun Wonderful Classroom Wednesday.

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Let's Try Because Our Students Need Us: A Story of Persistence from 2018-09-04T07:00

IT Integrator, Evan Mosier, and his teacher friend, Tom, have a remarkable story of persistence when first working to integrate Google Classroom. Be inspired to overcome and persist because our ...

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Motivating Kids with Nontraditional Memory Techniques from 2018-09-03T07:00

Oskar Cymerman shares some unique memory techniques we can use to help kids learn and remember.

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5 Inspirational Thoughts for Teachers from 2018-08-31T07:00

Encouragement and inspiration for teachers from a classroom teacher. Ideas, research, and inspiring thoughts we can all use for our classrooms.

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Lesson Planning with the Classroom Chef Model from 2018-08-30T07:00

John Stevens talks about a method of lesson planning to help teachers "serve up" more exciting lessons to students.

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Student-Driven Hyperdocs from 2018-08-29T07:00

Kate Bradford and Brett Miller share their secrets for student-driven Hyperdocs. Taken from their popular ISTE 2018 session, learn about the next evolution of Hyperdocs and how they're being use...

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Whose Land? Understanding Indigenous Peoples Through Edtech from 2018-08-28T07:00

Michael Furdyk from Taking IT Global talks about some global initiatives to help students understand indigenous peoples and develop empathy.

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Motivating Kids to Read and Write: Sparks in the Dark from 2018-08-27T07:00

Todd Nelsoney and Travis Crowder talk about some of the ideas to get kids excited about reading and writing from their book "Sparks in the Dark." We can motivate and excite kids about reading an...

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5 Creative "Googley" Tech Tools to Get Kids Creating from 2018-08-24T07:00

Evan Mosier from Iowa teaches us some awesome Googley ideas to start our school year with excitement and creativity.

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#Supermuch teaching in the classroom and online from 2018-08-23T07:00

Jody Green and Dr. Tim Greene talk about taking teaching to the next level with #supermuch. We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the seco...

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Inspiring Creative Writers in Fifth Grade from 2018-08-23T01:26:46

Classroom teacher Faith Maria Brody talks about how she inspires a love of writing in her fifth graders.

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AR, VR, and MR for All Classrooms from 2018-08-21T07:00

Augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality are terms being thrown around in technology circles. But what do the mean? How are they being used in the classroom? Jaime Donally talks abo...

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A Learner Centered Innovation Model from 2018-08-20T07:00

Katie Martin, an ISTE 2018 keynote, talks about the importance of putting learners at the center of your innovation model. She starts with the questions we need to ask ourselves and our students...

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5 Ideas to Tap Social Media to Enhance PD and Student Learning from 2018-08-17T07:00

Nikki Robertson, ISTE Librarians Network President Elect, shares five ways to use social media to enhance professional development and improve student learning. Can you use Snapchat to connect w...

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Hacking Early Learning from 2018-08-16T07:00

Jessica Cabeen, the 2017 Minnesota National Distinguished Principal, and talks about how we can hack and improve early learning. This is a must-listen for kindergarten principals and teachers. Listen

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Math Success with No Textbook from 2018-08-15T07:00

Mandi Tolen shares how she teaches math, engages students and teachers to standards with NO TEXTBOOK. From choose your own adventure stories to other engaging methods, all teachers will have som...

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20 Tech Tips to Shake Up Learning from 2018-08-14T07:00

Kasey Bell shares her tech tips for helping teachers make progress with technology. She also shares the biggest mistake she's made as a teacher relating to edtech.

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Trade the Cow and Start the School Year Well from 2018-08-13T07:00

Start the school year right with this motivational story about Will Rogers. "Trade the Cow."

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Why Kids Can't Stop Moving: The Neuroscience Behind a Student's Need to Move (#1 Episode of Season 3) from 2018-06-15T12:14:04

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 ch...

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Virtual Mentorship for Emerging Leaders (#2 Episode of Season 3) from 2018-06-14T07:00

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,...

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5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons (#3 Episode of Season 3) from 2018-06-13T07:00

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...

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5 Ideas for Writing with Technology (#4 episode of Season 3) from 2018-06-12T07:00

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 han...

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5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management (#5 Episode of Season 3) from 2018-06-11T07:00

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.  Listen

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5 Awesome Things for Teachers to Do This Summer (e330) from 2018-06-08T07:00

Summer is an important time for educators. While some people debate what educators should or shouldn’t do over the summer, ultimately it is YOUR summer and YOUR p...

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IT Coaches Leading Change in the Classroom (e329) from 2018-06-07T07:00

Instructional Technology Coaches can be helpful advisors for teachers if they learn strategies of encouragement and empowerment. Deb Ramm helps us learn the techn...

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Helping Kids Cope with Tragedy: The Experience in One Jazz Band (e328) from 2018-06-06T07:00

One middle school had to cope with the tragic death of a classmate. This story features how one remarkable teacher and his jazz band helped a whole school cope. Listen

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The Facebook Scandal: What Can We Learn as Educators (e327) from 2018-06-05T07:00

Professor Britt Wattwood has moved his college classes off Facebook. Today he reflects on the implications for educators and how he’s talking about the Cambridge ...

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Dr, Barbara Blackburn: Motivating Struggling Learners in Summer School and in Class Everyday (e326) from 2018-06-04T07:00

So many kids struggle, especially in summer school. Popular author, Dr. Barbara Blackburn, gives us some tips to start summer school or any school year in a way t...

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Todd Finley: 5 Ways to Overcome Cognitive Overload (e325) from 2018-06-01T07:00

Cognitive overload happens to students and teachers. Often looking like ADHD, cognitive overload can happen for a variety of reasons including challenges to your ...

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Elizabeth Merce: Ditch the Clips in Kindergarten (And Here's What to Do Instead) #ditchtheclips (324) from 2018-05-31T07:00

Moving clips in kindergarten can not only embarrass children but causes privacy concerns with many experts. There are alternatives! Kindergarten teacher, Elizabet...

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Using the Real-World Classroom Model When Teaching Finance (e323) from 2018-05-30T07:00

The Real-World Classroom model of teaching finance is part simulation part game. Invented by Brian Bean, this model of teaching is transforming Texas classrooms a...

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Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides (e322) from 2018-05-29T07:00

Kasey Bell teaches us eight great ways to use Google Slides. From stop motion to video controls and cool add ins for formative assessment and graphics, learn abou...

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Awesome Mentoring: First Year Teacher Lindsay Godlman Tells All (e321) from 2018-05-28T07:00

Helping first-year teachers learn and grow is a challenge facing education systems worldwide. Today we take a peek into the second part of a 2 part series highlig...

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Gerald Aungst: 5 Principles of the Modern Mathematics Classroom (e320) #mathchat from 2018-05-25T07:00

The 5 C’s of the awesome math classroom are conjecture, communication, collaboration, chaos (listen to the show and don’t be afraid), and celebration according to...

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District Leadership: Teacher-Driven Curriculum Design (e319) from 2018-05-24T07:00

More than 60 teachers in Dr. Steven Weber’s district helped write their math curriculum. Now, they are excited. Learn how this process not only helps develop curr...

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Marynn Dause: Literature Performance Odyssey with Performances and Student Leadership (e318) from 2018-05-23T07:00

They only had a few days to teach the entire Odyssey. So, teacher Marynn Dause met with her students. They decided to follow the pattern of Homer and become story...

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Laura Dennis: Hyperdocs Literacy Task Boards (e317) from 2018-05-22T07:00

Hyperdocs literacy task boards and Flipgrid are two favorite tools of Laura Dennis, a third-grade teacher. Learn more about how Laura’s classroom has become more ...

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Stephanie Goldman: ACE Mentor Relationship Building with Google Drive and Google Classroom (e316) from 2018-05-21T07:00

Stephanie Goldman and her first-year mentee Lindsay George have used Google Drive and Google Classroom to supercharge their mentor/mentee relationship. Stephanie ...

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Trevor MacKenzie: 5 Ideas to Bring the Inquiry Mindset into Your Classroom Today (e315) from 2018-05-18T07:00

Fantastic ideas to bring the inquiry mindset into the classroom including curiosity jars, provocations and more.

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Ann Oro: Developing a Digital Citizenship Curriculum (e314) from 2018-05-17T07:00

Ann Oro helped her diocese develop curriculum standards for digital citizenship by grade level. Ann also talks about the fifth-grade course piloted by Seton Hall....

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Carrie Pierce: Discovery and Inquiry Based Learning in Math (e313) from 2018-05-16T07:00

Math teacher Carrie Pierce talks about promoting discovery and inquiry-based learning in math.


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Special Student Episode: "Ticked off Teens" Talk about Social Media (e312) from 2018-05-15T07:00

In this episode, three of Vicki Davis' students share their thoughts about social media. This edtech tool Tuesday showcases three students with an opinion but also how podcasts can help students...

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Kayla Delzer: Student Leadership in Social Media, Score Reporting, and Parent-Teacher Conferencing (e311) from 2018-05-14T07:00

Kayla Delzer motivates us to relinquish control and empower students with three powerful examples. We can do this!

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James O'Hagan: 5 Reasons to Bring ESports to your School (e310) from 2018-05-11T07:00

Esports are coming to state high school athletic competitions, college sports, and intramurals now. Today, esports pioneer James O’Hagan explains the phenomenon a...

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Linda Kardamis: How to Finish The School Year Strong (e309) from 2018-05-10T07:00

Finish well. Today, Linda Kardamis shares common mistakes to avoid and positive things to do that will help you have a successful finish to your school year. Listen

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Lindsey Danhoff: Kindergarten and Early Elementary Passion Projects (e308) from 2018-05-09T07:00

Kindergarteners explore their “wonderings” in Lindsey Danhoff’s classroom. Lindsey gives practical advice for passion projects with younger aged children.<...

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Vicki Davis: 7 Strategies I Use When Students Make Apps (or Do Any Genius Projects) e307 from 2018-05-08T07:00

Host Vicki Davis will give you 7 strategies to use for making apps, student passion projects, making movies, or any type of long-term project where you have the s...

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Hope King: How to Engage Students and Find Your Creative Breakthrough (e306) from 2018-05-07T07:00

Hope King from Ron Clark Academy has an inspiring message for teachers about using your creativity to engage students. She talks about how every teacher can make ...

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Wanda Terral: 5 Ways to Help Kids Understand Digital Safety Without Scaring Them To Death (e305) from 2018-05-04T07:00

Safe experiences with monitoring and support can help children understand digital safety. In today’s show Wanda Terral talks about how to help kids understand dig...

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Kyle Pearce: How to Make Math Visual (e304) from 2018-05-03T07:00

Kyle Pearce talks about how to make math visual for students. Discussing current theories supporting effective math teaching, Kyle helps us understand how to impr...

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Denis Sheeran: How We Should be Teaching Math in Classrooms Today (e303) from 2018-05-02T07:00

Math teacher Denis Sheeran talks about what math should (and shouldn’t) be. Make math meaningful and real with these tips and ideas.

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Bethany Petty: Using Edtech to Enhance Learning - e302 from 2018-05-01T07:00

Education technology must enhance learning. If it doesn’t, why use it? Today’s guest, Bethany Petty gives us pointers and shares a common pitfall of those impleme...

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Wade King: Find Your Creativity Wildcard - e301 from 2018-04-30T07:00

We can unleash our creativity as teachers if we want to inspire our students. Co-author of Wildcard, Wade King, shares how.

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5 Googley Ways to Celebrate Poetry Month (e300) from 2018-04-27T07:00

Eric Curts gives us five Googley ways to celebrate Poetry Month. From blackout poetry to rhymefinding extensions, learn about some tools you can use all year long...

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Building a Classroom Community by Having Parent Parties (e299) from 2018-04-26T07:00

Engage parents any time of the year with these strategies. Parent parties are fun, exciting ways to help parents and improve relationships. You can do this even n...

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Flipping Awesome Physics with an Asynchronous Flipped Gameful Mastery Learning Classroom (e298) from 2018-04-25T07:00

Jonathan Thomas-Palmer teaches physics. Students start with a zero and level up as they use videos, one on one help, and game-based mastery to master physics. Listen

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Making Better Videos and Movies with Students (e297) from 2018-04-24T07:00

Digital filmmaking can successfully be integrated into any class. Learn practical tips and ideas from Joe Brennan.

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What To Do When Someone Hates You (e296) from 2018-04-23T07:00

There is one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing. Say nothing. Be nothing.” says Aristotle. Criticism comes with breaking new ground. Criticism comes with putting yourself out there. But how do y...

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5 Ways to Bring Financial Literacy into Any School (e295) from 2018-04-20T07:00

Brian Page has ideas to bring financial literacy to every school. Whether you want games, curriculum, or to know what’s next in financial literacy, this is a must...

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The Best PD for Math Teachers (and How to Use It) (e294) from 2018-04-19T07:00

David Petro has been using Twitter for his math PD for more than eight years. Learn about the current trends in hashtag learning and the popular techniques for ha...

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Bringing Literature to Life in Open Sim (e293) from 2018-04-18T07:00

Mary Howard’s students build and learn in Open Sim, a virtual world like Second Life. From building architectural constructs to understanding the Diary of Anne Fr...

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Open Badges in Elementary School (e292) from 2018-04-17T07:00

Some elementary classrooms are using open badges for competency acquisition by students. In today’s show, Amy Cooper talks about how this is done, the advantages,...

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Infographics in Education with Eileen Lennon (e291) from 2018-04-16T07:00

Infographics are powerful communication tools. Today, infographic pro Eileen Lennon shares how she uses infographics, creates them, and why they’re such a powerfu...

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5 Ways to Bring Computational Thinking and STEM Together (e290) from 2018-04-13T07:00

STEM and Computational Thinking go together. Today’s guest is a PhD, Biomedical engineer and STEM Teacher. Stephanie Zeiger helps us see the potential of STEM and...

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Understanding ADHD and Helping Kids Succeed (e289) from 2018-04-12T07:00

Katherine Firestone helps parents and kids with ADHD. Having been diagnosed with ADHD herself, Katherine is uniquely positioned to help us understand what to do t...

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School (e288) from 2018-04-11T07:00

Karen Bosch explains why Merge Cubes are so hot, how they are being used in classrooms, and how she’s using them to build critical thinking and creativity in her ...

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How to Host a Student Media Festival (e287) from 2018-04-10T07:00

Mike Lawrence, current organizer of the longest running student media festival in the country, shares how to set up and run your own media festival. With a big ha...

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Mathivating Kids to Get Excited About Math (e286) from 2018-04-09T07:00

Get Mathivated with Kim Thomas. She literally speaks math and has exciting things to do each day of the week for her students. (She also has quite an interesting ...

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5 Ways to Bring Sustainable Food Systems into Your School (e285) from 2018-04-06T07:00

Julie Willcott talks about how we can bring sustainable food systems and understanding into our schools with these five simple ideas.

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Teaching Isn't Rocket Science - It's Way More Complex (e284) from 2018-04-05T07:00

Dr. Doug Green challenges our thinking about school, how we should teach, and the flaws with the testing programs we have in education today.

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Elearning Engagement with Persuasive Design Strategies (e283) from 2018-04-04T07:00

Elearning design needs to engage and persuade the learner to know how to engage with the content and learning. Dr. Laurie Korte talks about e-learning design that...

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Drones in the English Classroom (e282) from 2018-04-03T07:00

Santha Walters uses drones in her English classroom to teach writing, collaboration and more.

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Connecting Parents to Student's Digital Lives (e281) from 2018-04-02T07:00

Mike Daugherty is helping connect the parents at his school to the digital lives of students. How can schools connect with parents to relate better to students? W...

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5 Ideas for Writing with Technology (ENCORE) from 2018-03-23T07:00

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 han...

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Why Kids Can’t Stop Moving: The Neuroscience Behind a Student’s Need to Move [BONUS] from 2018-03-22T07:00

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 ch...

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Virtual Mentorship for Emerging Leaders (ENCORE) e278 from 2018-03-21T07:00

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,...

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5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons (ENCORE 277) from 2018-03-20T07:00

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...

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Maker Monday: How Start the Week with Creativity and Purpose (ENCORE 276) from 2018-03-19T07:00

John Spencer, coauthor of two different best-selling books, Launch <...

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5 Ways NOT to Implement Next Generation Science Standards (e275) from 2018-03-16T07:00

Patti Duncan shares some of the common mistakes she finds that schools implementing  Next Generation Science Standards make. If you’re implementing NGSS in your s...

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Learning Science Through Authentic Investigation (e274) from 2018-03-15T07:00

Kate Dobrzenski spotlights K-4 innovative science practice. She discusses how to incorporate the observation of phenomena and other Next Generation Science Standa...

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Flipping Awesome Science (e273) from 2018-03-14T07:00

Marc Seigel, a contributing author to Flipping 2.0, talks about an innovative flipped science classroom. How do lessons flow? What are common mistakes? How do stu...

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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas (e272) from 2018-03-13T07:00

Leah LaCrosse shares six edtech ideas science teachers can start using today to improve learning and excite students about science.

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Active Learning in the Science Classroom (e271) from 2018-03-12T07:00

Thirty-three-year Presidential Award Winning science teacher Glen Westbroek believes in creating active learning experiences in his science classroom. Today we ki...

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5 Ideas to Change Teaching with Digital Tools with Meg Ormiston (e270) from 2018-03-09T08:00

In today’s show Meg Ormiston gives us an idea for each of the 5 C’s: creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and computational thinking. Listen

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Rethinking Professional Development so It Actually Improves Teaching (e269) from 2018-03-08T08:00

Teachers need to have say in their own PD, but how do you help teachers become intrinsically motivated to learn? Today, Jarod Bormann, author of Listen

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Game Based Learning in Action (e268) from 2018-03-07T08:00

Game-based learning might not be what you think. On today’s show Matthew Farber, author of  Listen

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Podcasting How To's and Tips with Jeff Bradbury (e267) from 2018-03-06T08:00

Jeff Bradbury, IT Coach and Podcaster at the Teachercast Network and I talk about education podcasting and how it all works.

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Blessings for the Broken Teacher (e266) from 2018-03-05T08:00

Award Winning teacher Aimee Ross talks about how she’s learned from her students through struggle, brokenness and the ups and downs of life. Today’s show is an in...

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5 Ideas to level up Elementary Math with Technology (e265) from 2018-03-02T08:00

Elementary Math can be exciting. Check out these five ideas to use technology to make math exciting.

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Why We Still Need to Know Things in the Age of Google (e264) from 2018-03-01T08:00

We hope that kids will learn critical thinking skills in one class and then apply it to another. However, MIT Teaching Systems Lab Director, Dr. Justin Reich, sha...

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Happy Apples: Fun PD Subscription Boxes for Teachers Made by the District (e263) from 2018-02-28T08:00

Crystal Marshall-Krauss and her colleagues at the district office in Howard County, Maryland have created a fun way to excite teachers about professional developm...

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Simple Steps to Teach Kids to Program (e262) from 2018-02-27T08:00

Teaching kids to code starts with helping them understand the concepts behind coding before you get into syntax. Aditya Batura, Programmer and Entrepreneur, talks...

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5 Ways to Promote Health and Happiness in Every Classroom (e261) from 2018-02-26T08:00

Here's what I do to prevent problems before they happen. www.coolcatteacher.com/e261

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5 Teacher Myths and How to Dispel Them (e260) from 2018-02-23T08:00

Teachers are not all saints, nor are they all slackers. -- These are just two of the myths that social studies teacher Aaron Pribble tackles in this motivating, u...

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Creating a Vision for Your School and Getting Buy In from Stakeholders (e259) from 2018-02-22T08:00

Strategic planning for your school or district can take a variety of forms. In today’s show, learn how one successful district has tackled this process and how th...

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Iditarod Teacher: How to Connect and Learn from the Iditarod Race (e258) from 2018-02-21T08:00

Heidi Sloan is the Iditarod teacher for this year. It starts on March 3 - 18. Get free lesson plans, connect with a musher and get your kids excited. See <...

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Google Jamboard (e257) from 2018-02-20T08:00

Google Jamboard is a fun interactive app. There’s hardware too, but don’t be worried. The free app has lots to play with. You just download it on Google Play or iTunes and use it with your touch...

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5 Ways to Stop Bullying in Every School (e255) from 2018-02-16T08:00

School culture and policies are part of what helps us combat bullying in schools. Rick Rando, school empowerment speaker, shares what schools can do to help stop ...

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School Counselors Helping More Women Go Into Computer Science (e254) from 2018-02-15T08:00

Guidance counselors are challenged to encourage students into exciting opportunities that fit their skills and abilities but also to be careful not to stereotype....

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Teach the Whole Preschooler: Nurturing Developing Minds (e253) from 2018-02-14T08:00

Cindy Terebush talks about the common mistakes of preschool programs. She also shares awesome success stories and tips for helping your preschool be the best in t...

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Sit With Us App: How Kids are Fighting Bullying One LunchTable at a Time (e252) from 2018-02-13T08:00

Natalie Hampton, a senior in Los Angeles, was bullied and ate alone every day. After she transferred schools, she found teachers and other students who wanted to ...

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Beat Boredom: Engaging Tired-Out Students in Critical Thinking (e251) from 2018-02-12T08:00

Students can seem tired and bored, but we can engage them in learning. Martha Rush has ideas and inspiration to help us reach our students this week!

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5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management (e250) from 2018-02-09T08:00

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 class...

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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades (e249) from 2018-02-08T08:00

Fun, exciting tools and techniques can help very young kids understand math and learn computational thinking. Today’s guest, Steve Floyd, tells us how.

 

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Admin Hack: Easy Paperless Contact Logs (e248) from 2018-02-07T08:00

Administrators and teachers have so many contacts with parents. Today’s guest, Meredith Akers, has gone paperless with her contact logs. She talks about how she d...

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iPad Magic: 6 Ideas Every iPad Teacher Needs to Know (e247) from 2018-02-06T08:00

Want to show your cursor on the iPad screen? Want to find the cents button? Want to help a student with a unique character spell their name? There’s a trick for t...

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Change One Simple Thing to Start Your Journey to Remarkable Teaching (e246) from 2018-02-05T08:00

You can change one simple thing to help transform your classroom. Change is a decision, not to leap forward but to take one small step and then another. Today, Pam Moran finishes up our series e...

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5 Home and Smart Phone Filtering Options for Parents (e245) from 2018-02-02T08:00

Children with smartphones have unfiltered access to the Internet unless their parents make a decision to filter. Today, we discuss five options for filtering and ...

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Why Kids Can't Stop Moving: The Neuroscience Behind a Student's Need to Move (e244) from 2018-02-01T08:00

Students have reasons for how they behave, particularly if they have learning differences and learn in unique ways. Occupational and physical therapist, Suzanne C...

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Virtual Mentorship for Emerging Leaders (e243) from 2018-01-31T08:00

Emerging administrator leaders and administrators are participating in an emerging leadership virtual mentorship program created by Jodie Pierpoint and many volun...

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Effective Digital Citizenship Education (e242) from 2018-01-30T08:00

Digital citizenship education doesn’t work in a lecture format. Dr. Kristen Mattson, author of Listen

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Kids Co-Creating Curriculum (e241) from 2018-01-29T08:00

Students can co-create curriculum and their classrooms with teachers for powerful learning experiences. Learn how students are teaching each other drone piloting ...

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5 Ideas to Include Every Child in Your Classroom (e240) from 2018-01-26T08:00

We can include every child in our classroom with these five important reminders from inclusion expert, Toby Karten.

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College Admissions Tips and How To's for Parents and Teachers (e239) from 2018-01-25T08:00

Every student is different. Finding the “perfect” college is different for every student. Don’t fall into the common traps of college admissions. Jennifer Ann Aqu...

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Inquiry-Based Learning in the History Classroom (E238) from 2018-01-24T08:00

Josh Eby shares how he uses inquiry-based learning in his history classroom. He also discusses how he’s become a better teacher after returning to the classroom a...

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Virtual Valentines: Get Ready Now to Join In the Fun! (e237) from 2018-01-23T08:00

Virtual Valentines are an incredible global project in February. If you want to join a group of teachers doing Virtual Valentines, you’ll want to listen to the sh...

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Educating Kids for Life NOT for Tests (Pam Moran part 2 - e 236) from 2018-01-22T08:00

Pam Moran, superintendent in Albemarle County in Virginia, shares about some cool virtual reality in Virginia, some challenges with helping new teachers get start...

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5 Ideas for Writing with Technology (e235) from 2018-01-19T08:00

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, particul...

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SEL&Classroom Safety: 3 Lessons from Sandy Hook Every Educator Should Know (e234) from 2018-01-18T08:00

Scarlett Lewis, mother of a 6-year-old victim of the Sandy Hook shooting, has turned her heartbreak into a passion to prevent school violence. In this show, she s...

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Books to Africa and My Personal Transformation to a Global Educator (e233) from 2018-01-17T08:00

Julie Hembree and her students are sending Books to Africa. But that’s not all. She’s also started the Listen

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From Testing to Transformational Change with Pam Moran (e231) from 2018-01-15T08:00

Pam Moran has been a leader in education reform in Virginia over the past several years as the state moved from testing to transformation. In today’s episode, she...

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Middle School STEAM: 5 Ways to Amp it Up! (e230) from 2018-01-12T08:00

Exciting STEAM projects can ignite and excite any middle school. Today, Pauline Roberts gives us five important ingredients for amping up STEAM in middle school.<...

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Throw out Learning Styles and Replace it with UDL (e229) from 2018-01-11T08:00

Kathleen McClaskey talks about the research on learning styles and the alternatives for teaching and reaching every child. Today’s show will help you think about ...

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iPads for Masterful Math: Randomizing Formative Math Assessment (e228) from 2018-01-10T08:00

Dr. Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. However, his formative assessments have a twist -- student...

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7 Productivity Power Tools for the Busy Educator (e227) from 2018-01-09T08:00

Become more productive today with these seven tools from Dr. Frank Buck. Automate what you can and save time.

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Maker Monday: How Start the Week with Creativity and Purpose (e226) from 2018-01-08T08:00

John Spencer, coauthor of two different best-selling books, Launch <...

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5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons (e225) from 2018-01-05T08:00

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...

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Recognizing Human Trafficking and What To Do About It in Schools (e224) from 2018-01-04T08:00

Human trafficking is on the rise in the United States. Some states now include human trafficking in their definition of child abuse. Others do not. In today’s sho...

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How to Assess Your District: the Global Challenge Project as a Case Study from 2018-01-03T08:00

A district is assessing itself with a massive project for 800 eighth graders. No grades. Just learning and sharing. Despite worries that it wouldn’t work - it has...

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8 Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018 (e222) from 2018-01-02T08:00

Sometimes the best tools have been around awhile. Steve Dembo @teach42 talks about the tried and true tools that tea...

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What To Do When Students Come to You Unprepared and Other Reflections (e 221) from 2018-01-01T08:00

As Thomas Paine recommends we must ‘smile in trouble, gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection.” In today’s show we discuss how teachers should ...

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What Helps Kids Really Learn [Number 1 Episode of 2017 - Encore] from 2017-12-29T08:00

How do kids learn and remember? Teacher Andrew Stadel, @mr_stadel <...

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5 Mistakes Teachers Make the First Week of School from 2017-12-27T08:00

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Google Classroom Top New Features to Learn from 2017-12-26T08:00

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5 Easy Brain Breaks to Do In Class with Rob Donatelli [Encore Episode and the 5th top show of 2017] from 2017-12-25T08:00

Want to help students learn and be more refreshed? Students need breaks too. That is why brain breaks are becoming so popular. Teacher Rob Donatelli Listen

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5 Ways to Be an Unforgettable Teacher Encore Episode and 8th top show of 2017] from 2017-12-20T08:00

Chuck Poole shares five ways to be an unforgettable teacher or an unforgettable coach. He also gives us links to some free cards he shares with students and paren...

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Classroom Videos: How-to Tips and Tricks - Show #9 of 2017 - Encore Episode from 2017-12-19T08:00

Videos are the modern essay. If you can’t create them, you can’t start a movement, can’t sell a product, or promote an idea. Of all the things I teach, helping ki...

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Unleashing the Potential of Every Child from 2017-12-15T08:00

Tom Loud 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 grad...

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Helping Autistic Students Travel by Making Books - encore episode #13 of 2017 of the 10-minute teacher from 2017-12-13T08:00

Autistic children can struggle with unfamiliar places. However, one teacher of the year has found a way to help improve traveling experiences for autistic childre...

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What Great Teachers Do - Encore episode - #14 of 2017 of the 10-Minute Teacher from 2017-12-12T08:00

Global Teacher Prize finalist Joe Fatheree talks about what great teachers do. He shares his observations and also his hopes for improving the profession.<...

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5 Lies I used to Believe About Teaching But I Don’t Anymore (e205) from 2017-12-08T08:00

When I first started teaching, I used to believe some things about the profession that I just don’t believe anymore. In today’s final episode of season 2, I refle...

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Virtual Reality (VR) as a new educational paradigm (e204) from 2017-12-07T08:00

Several virtual reality options are available for classrooms. Today’s guest, Enrique Cachafeiro talks about the hardware, software options, and future of virtual ...

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Teaching History with Simulations and Game Based Learning (e203) from 2017-12-06T08:00

History teacher David Harms uses simulations to teach history. Whether it is World War 1, 2, the Cold War or the American Civil War, learn how these immersive “ga...

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7 Things to Know About Coding in the Early Childhood Classroom with Dr. Marina Umaschi Bers from Tufts University (e202) from 2017-12-05T08:00

Today, Dr. Marina Umashchi Bers from Tufts University discusses her research findings about what works (and doesn’t) with young children in the classroom. You’ll ...

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How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson (e201) from 2017-12-04T08:00

Teachers don’t have to be experts or “geeks” to use coding to improve literacy, use higher order thinking skills, and excite students in their classrooms. Element...

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How to Be a Change Leader in Your School (e200) from 2017-12-01T08:00

We can be change leaders and help our school improve and grow. Rebecca Wattleworth gives us tips to be a change leader no matter what school we’re working in right now.

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199: 7 Secrets to have a Better Thanks-Living All Year Long from 2017-11-30T08:00

You can have a more thankful, joyful year all of the time. In today’s show, I share seven secrets to live a more joyful, thankful life all year long.

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4 Geeky Gifts for Teachers - 2017 Edition from 2017-11-29T08:00

Leslie Fisher, a favorite geek of many teachers, has some cool gift ideas for teachers (or your favorite geek.)  I hope you get some ideas for your favorite teach...

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197: 8 Great Gifts for Administrators from 2017-11-28T08:00

Dr. Frank Buck talks about what to get administrators (and what not to give them.) We have an entertaining chat about all the ideas to make this holiday season ve...

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196: How Parents and Teachers Can teach Empathy and Empowerment in the Aftermath of Tragedy from 2017-11-27T08:00

Joe Mazza shares how parents can help students have empathy and become empowered changemakers in the face of tragedy. In this special show, we give tips to parent...

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195: 5 Ideas for Fantastic Professional Development from 2017-11-17T08:00

Dyane Smokorowski, “Mrs. Smoke” talks about what makes excellent professional development. We talked at NNSTOY about training that inspires and helps teachers cha...

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194: She Hired Me! Betty Shiver, the woman who convinced me to become a teacher from 2017-11-16T08:00

In today’s show, Betty Shiver, my former curriculum director and the person who convinced me to become a teacher and I talk about teaching. We discuss hiring, ins...

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192: Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech from 2017-11-14T08:00

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191: Amazing Grace Adkins - my 89 year old learning lab director and the most amazing woman I know from 2017-11-13T08:00

Mrs. Grace Adkins is a hero, mentor, and teacher to many. With a 56-year generation-spanning career as an educator, Mrs. Adkins approaches her 90th birthday still...

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190: Global Education Conference 2017 with Lucy Gray and Steve Hargadon from 2017-11-10T08:00

Lucy Gray and Steve Hargadon, Global Education Conference co-chairs, talk about the Global Education Conference 2017 that runs from November 13-16. Go to <...

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188: Blowing up the Curriculum with the Learning Journey Model from 2017-11-08T08:00

Mark Engstrom shares a personalized model for learning that he calls the “Learning Journey Model.” After students accomplish a core competency, they personalize t...

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187: Hyperdocs: How to’s and Tips for Teachers from 2017-11-07T08:00

Lisa Scumpieru, 10th-grade Literature Teacher, gives us a crash course in Hyperdocs. She shares lesson plans, ideas, and tips for getting started quickly without ...

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186: 10 Keys to Purpose Driven Learning from 2017-11-06T08:00

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184: How to Build Great Teachers from 2017-11-02T07:00

Dan Brown talks about practical things we can do to help build grade teachers. From best practices to policy, Dan shares what works (and some of what doesn’t.) If...

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183: Grit in the Classroom from 2017-11-01T07:00

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182 Computer Science Teaching Tips with Alfred Thompson from 2017-10-31T07:00

Alfred Thompson talks about the trends in teaching Computer Science. Topics include:

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181: Shattering Perfect Teacher Myths from 2017-10-30T07:00

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 sup...

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180: 5 Ways to Be an Unforgettable Teacher from 2017-10-27T07:00

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.

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178: Secrets of Great District Leadership from 2017-10-25T07:00

Superintendent Randy Ziegenfuss talks about secrets of transformational district leadership. Encouraging innovation. The role of principals. The mistakes many dis...

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177: 7 Global Project Ideas from a Leading 3rd Grade Classroom from 2017-10-24T07:00

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 collaborativ...

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176: Include Every Child in your Classroom from 2017-10-23T07:00

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 incl...

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175 5 Ways to Help Numbers Come Alive from 2017-10-20T07:00

Dr. Rebecca Klemm @numbersalive sha...

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174 Finding Passion and Purpose: Barbara Bray from 2017-10-19T07:00

Barbara Bray talks about personalizing learning in the classroom. She teaches us strategies and helps us think about how to make our classrooms better.

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173 A Teenage Bullying Story from 2017-10-18T07:00

Sarah Beeghley @the-geeky_girl h...

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172 K-6 Educational Music Videos: Selecting the Right Videos for Learning from 2017-10-17T07:00

Joanna and Matt Pace write videos on a popular YouTube channel, Listen

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171 Purpose-Full Education #MotivationMonday from 2017-10-16T07:00

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170 5 Ways to Add Morning Meetings to Special Ed Classrooms from 2017-10-13T07:00

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 educa...

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169 Bullying and Cyberbullying: The Things You Need to Know from 2017-10-12T07:00

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 embroi...

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168 Making Google Masters for Kids of All Ages from 2017-10-11T07:00

Lee Ann Yonker helped start the #MiniGoogleMasters movement in her school in K-3rd grade, demonstrating littles can be tech savvy too! Now havin...

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167 6 Tech Treasures for Special Ed Teachers (K-6) #edtech #spedchat from 2017-10-10T07:00

Special ed teacher Melissa Mann shares six of her favorite edtech tools for the special education classroom. From collecting data to parent communications to taki...

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#164 Leading Project Based Learning from 2017-10-05T07:00

Erin Murphy, the co-author of Hacking Project Based Learning, talks about leading project-based learning. She discusses princ...

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#163 Inventionland: A Transformational Design Course from 2017-10-04T07:00

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...

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#162 Minecraft in the classroom from 2017-10-03T07:00

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 “livin...

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#161 Motivating Ourselves to a More Epic Classroom from 2017-10-02T07:00

Trevor Muir crafts his classroom around a story. He uses the “hero’s journey” to make his classroom more epic. Enjoy!

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#160 5 Ways to Integrate Mindfulness into the Classroom from 2017-09-29T07:00

Teacher Beth Maloney helps students set goals for behavior and other techniques that improve Social Emotional Learning and student success. Learn 5 tips for integ...

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#159 What Great Teachers Do from 2017-09-28T07:00

Global Teacher Prize finalist Joe Fatheree talks about what great teachers do. He shares his observations and also his hopes for improving the profession.<...

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#158 Research Schools: What Are They and How Do They Work? from 2017-09-27T07:00

Aaron Marvel talks about research schools. Modeled like a “teaching hospital” - these schools have researchers and educators working hand-in-hand. Learn how they ...

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#157 Top Tech Tools for Kids Who Struggle to Read and Write #spedchat from 2017-09-26T07:00

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 a...

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#156 Leadership, Vision&Problem Solving in Education #MondayMotivation from 2017-09-25T07:00

Superintendent Dr. Baron Davis talks about involving the community, solving problems, handling stress, and casting a vision.

 

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#155 5 Ways to Flip Your Classroom from 2017-09-22T07:00

Keith “Hip” Hughes has a massive following on his YouTube channel http://youtube.c...

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#154 Not “Just” a teacher from 2017-09-21T07:00

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#153 Integrating the Arts into EVERY Subject from 2017-09-20T07:00

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, C...

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#152 Classroom Videos: How-to Tips and Tricks from 2017-09-19T07:00

Simply put, Tim Betts @mrbettsclass<...

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151 Unleashing the Potential of Every Child #MondayMotivation from 2017-09-18T07:00

Tom Loud @loudlearning dropped out of high school because he didn’t connect with his teachers. Somehow, he connected with books though and beca...

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#150 5 Ways to Be a Better MakerEd Educator (on a Budget) from 2017-09-15T07:00

Dr. Jackie Gerstein @jackiegerstein gives practical advice for schools with low-budgets who want to make and create. You don't have to have e...

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#149 Encouraging independent readers without being overwhelmed from 2017-09-14T07:00

Meredith Ogden helps us understand strategies for guiding independent readers. www.coolcatteacher.com/e149

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#148 Transforming Writing Programs for Growth and Engagement from 2017-09-13T07:00

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 s...

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#147 Helping Autistic Students Travel by Making Books #spedchat from 2017-09-12T07:00

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 tech...

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#146 Get Motivated to Do PBL Right #MotivationMonday from 2017-09-11T07:00

Ross Cooper, the co-author of Hacking PBL, helps us get motivated to think about project based learning differently.

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#145 5 Ideas for Technology Stations from 2017-09-08T07:00

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. These apps...

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#144 How to Be a Better Instructional Coach from 2017-09-07T07:00

Jamey Everett @everetteach shares tips on being a better instructional coach based on her wildly popular ISTE 2017 session. We can build trust, ...

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Helping Kids Recover from the Trauma of a Storm (Season 2 Special Episode) from 2017-09-07T00:20:16

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.

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#143 Safely Involve Students in School Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice from 2017-09-06T07:00

Heather Callihan's @hcallihan students help with their Facebook and Twitter using some technology tools. Students can have a voice and you can saf...

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#142 Kindergarteners and Chromebooks - Yes #Gafe4littles works from 2017-09-05T07:00

Kindergarten Teacher Christine Pinto @pintobeanz11 has rocked our thinking about Google Apps and kids. No one told her it couldn't be done, so ...

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#141 I wish my teacher knew: The ONe Question that Can Change Everything from 2017-09-04T07:00

Kyle Schwartz @kylemschwartz asked a question of her students that went viral. Learn the story and the lesson plan that will help you build br...

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#140 5 Ways to Amp Up STEAM Learning from 2017-09-01T07:00

Aaron Maurer @coffeechugbooks gives us five ways to improve STEAM education for kids. With high-energy examples and tips, improve STEAM at y...

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#139 Thinking PBL with the Buck Institute from 2017-08-31T07:00

Rody Boonchouy @rodyboo from the Buck Institute talks about effective project based learning. With a powerful metaphor explaining the difference bet...

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#138 What's Hot in 2nd Grade with #2ndchat moderator Carol McLaughlin from 2017-08-30T07:00

Carole McLaughlin @missmac100 second grade teacher from Alabama and #2ndchat moderator talks about the global trends in second grade. From Projec...

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#137 Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel from 2017-08-29T07:00

Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. With insights on everything from Minecraft, to digital...

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#136 LEAD Like a Pirate: Make Schools Amazing for Everyone (Even Teachers!) from 2017-08-28T07:00

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...

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#135 5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes from 2017-08-25T07:00

Kecia Ray @keciaray former president of ISTE helps us understand five transformative practices that help teachers become superheroes. If you don't ...

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#134 Thinking Routines in the Classroom from 2017-08-24T07:00

Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr uses thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard's Project Zero, she is applying and using the metho...

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#133 Using Marvel Comics to Teach Government Regulation from 2017-08-23T07:00

Kyle Stern @stern_history uses Marvel's "Civil War" to teach Government Regulation. The test scores show it is working. Understand how a teach...

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#132 Teachers Teaching Refugee Children via Skype with Koen Timmers from 2017-08-22T07:00

Koen Timmers @zelfstudie is a teacher in Belgium. He has founded the Kakuma project where teachers are helping teach in refugee camp via Skype. I...

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#131 The Power of the Plant in Schools with Stephen Ritz from 2017-08-21T07:00

Stephen Ritz @StephenRitz grows 50,000 pounds of vegetables in the Bronx. As founder of the Green Bronx Machine, his students grow plants while ...

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#130 5 Ways to Help At Risk Children Succeed from 2017-08-18T07:00

Basil Marin @basil_marin takes us on a journey to help at risk children with these five steps. From the inspiring books to the essential mind...

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#129 5 Ways to Reach even Resistant Writers with Writer's Workshop from 2017-08-17T07:00

Angela Stockman @AngelaStockman gives our writing workshop a makeover. The author of Make Writing, Ange...

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#128 Josh Stumpenhorst's Learning Commons: Drones, Literature, and Creativity from 2017-08-16T07:00

Josh Stumpenhorst @stumpteacher is directing a library revolution and evolution to Learning Commons at his school. And yes, they'll be flying d...

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#127 Simple Virtual Reality for Any Classroom with Google Streetview and Google Cardboard from 2017-08-15T07:00

Donnie Piercey @mrpiercey, co-author of the Google Cardboard Book, shows how we can add simple augmented real...

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#126: A Terrible Thing Happened on Awards Day: Here's What I'm Doing About It from 2017-08-14T07:00

Amber Teaman @8amber8, principal, shares something that happened at her school this year relating to awards day and what she and her team are doing ...

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#125 5 Ways to Transform Your Classroom into a Voyage of Discovery from 2017-08-11T07:00

Sarah Reed @KYTOY15 had her students going on a pirate voyage before Teaching Like a Pirate became the fad. From dressing like a bumblebee to class e...

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#124 Digital Leadership with Students and Social Media with Jennifer Casa-Todd from 2017-08-10T07:00

Jennifer Casa-Todd @JCasaTodd opens our minds to social media leadership with students. She argues that we're limiting students when we don't let ...

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#123 Fake News Lesson Plan Ideas with Jennifer Carey from 2017-08-09T07:00

Jennifer Carey @TeacherJenCarey gives us ways to teach information literacy. She gives us tips for developing savvy in our students. She als...

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#122 3 Ways to Hack Classroom Presentations from 2017-08-08T07:00

James Sturdevant @jamessturtevant helps us hack our classroom presentations. So, whether they are flipped or in person, you can have more en...

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#121 What 41 Years of Teaching Taught Me from 2017-08-07T07:00

Karen Van Duyn has taught for 41 years. From the timeless lessons about students to what she did when a principal thought she didn't know how to teach - Karen has an open honest discussion. She ...

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#120 HACK HOMEWORK: 5 Ideas for Better Homework with Connie Hamilton from 2017-08-04T07:00

Connie Hamilton @conniehamilton challenges us to re-think homework so we can get better results. After you listen to these five steps, you'll...

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#119 What Actually Works in Edtech with Tom Murray from 2017-08-03T07:00

The 2017 US "Thought Leader of the Year", Thomas C. Murray @thomascmurray talks about what actually works in edtech according to the research....

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#118 Flexible Seating: Getting Rid of Cemetery Style Seating in the Classroom from 2017-08-02T07:00

Bill Selak @billselak talks about flexible seating and the research behind academic gains when using it. He also shares how flexible seatin...

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#117 Flipgrid: Fun Ideas to Engage Learners from 2017-08-01T07:00

Teryl Magee @teryl_magee gives us five ways to use Flipgrid and some essential tips on how to use it. This fun tool is a great way to engage stu...

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#116 To Reach the Unreachable Star #MondayMotivation from 2017-07-31T07:00

Kim Clayton @kaclayton tells her story of reaching students who have been "given up on" by many. You'll be encouraged not only to reach the unreac...

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#115 5 Mistakes Teachers Make the First Week of School (and how not to make them) with Linda Kardamis from 2017-07-28T07:00

Linda Kardamis @LindaKardamis shares five mistakes teachers make the first week of school. This episode is intended to be a helpful reminder t...

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#114 Inspiring Math Excellence in the Classroom with Po-Shen Loh from 2017-07-27T02:55:59

Po-Shen Loh @poshenloh, National Math Coach and Carnegie Mellon Professor gives us a refreshing take on teaching math. From giving kids problems w...

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#113 Creating a Nurturing Environment for Kids with Nancy Blair from 2017-07-26T07:00

Nancy Blair blairteach@blairteach , middle school principal, and #edchat leader gives us practical ideas to create a nurturing environment in our...

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#112 23 #GSuite Ideas to Excite Your Students About Learning from 2017-07-25T07:00

Eric Curts @ericcurts  teaches us twenty-eight ways to use Gsuite tools in our classroom. With ideas for Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drawings...

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#111 Transform Learning this School Year with Eric Sheninger from 2017-07-24T07:00

Eric Sheninger @E_Sheninger motivates us to transform learning this school year. We're starting Season 2 with a bang and a big book Giveaway, Le...

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#110 TOP EPISODE: 5 Easy Brain Breaks (Encore) from 2017-06-30T10:17:16

In this encore episode Rob Donatelli talks about the Brain Breaks phenomenon and gives teachers five ideas for brain breaks he uses in his high school classroom.

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TOP EPISODE: Helping Kids Who Hate Math Learn It (Encore) from 2017-06-29T07:00

Dan Meyer @ddmeyer stars in the top "Thought Leader Thursday" episode of season 1 as he shares how to help kids who hate math learn it. You can read ...

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#108 Amazon Alexa in the Classroom #iste17 from 2017-06-28T07:00

Bill Selak @billselak shares how he's using Amazon's Alexa via the Echo and Dot in the classroom. Listen

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#107 ISTE 2017: Google, Touch Screen Chromebooks, and more trends from #iste17 from 2017-06-27T07:00

Kasey Bell @shakeuplearning sits down to talk about the hot trends at ISTE 2017 including lots of Google stuff, new AR news, Google Keep, to...

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#106 The PowerSchool Unified Classroom Makes a Teacher's Life Easier #iste17 from 2017-06-26T07:00

Hardeep Gulati @MyPowerSchool CEO of PowerSchool shares about the Unified Classroom in this special ISTE episode. This unique approach combine...

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#105 5 Ways to Participate in #ISTE17 even if you're not there #notatiste17 from 2017-06-23T07:00

Peggy George @pgeorge was one of the most photographed people last year at ISTE 2016, however - SHE WASN'T THERE. Peggy is an expert on getting the ...

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#103 TOP EPISODE Social Emotional learning with Puppets (Encore) from 2017-06-21T07:00

TOP Wonderful Classroom Wednesday episode of Season 1: Karen McCallum is a special ed elementary teacher in Alberta, Canada. She has specialized in special education and behavior support program...

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#102 iPads in Kindergarten (Encore Episode: 10MT Best of Season1) #edtech from 2017-06-20T07:00

In this 10-Minute Teacher Best of Season 1, we listen to the #10MT top podcast for an Edtech Tool Tuesday all season. Caitlin Arakawa talks about how she uses iPads in Kindergarten.) For the sho...

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#101 TOP SHOW: Jim Forde You're the Teacher (Encore Episode) from 2017-06-19T07:00

TOP EPISODE OF SEASON 1: Today is an encore episode. This is the most listened to podcast episode of season 1 and the top Monday motivation episode, Jim Forde "You're the teacher." To see the sh...

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#100 5 Ways to Maximize Your Summer from 2017-06-16T07:00

Angela Watson teaches us how to maximize our summer. If you like her ideas, take this quiz www.coolcatteacher.com/quiz to see if her 40-hour wor...

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#99 Creating a Summer Writing Notebook #flaneur Challenge from 2017-06-15T07:00

Angela Stockman @AngelaStockman challenges teachers and students to create a summer writing notebook with the #flaneur challenge. This is goi...

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#98 The Most Remarkable Thing from 2017-06-14T07:00

Today, I reflect upon teaching and share the most remarkable thing about our classrooms.

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#97 Google Classroom: Top New Features to Learn Over the Summer from 2017-06-13T07:00

Alice Keeler @alicekeeler shares the must-try new features of Google Classroom. She also teaches us how we can learn Google Classroom features a...

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#96 Go Bold School with Weston Kieschnick from 2017-06-12T07:00

Weston Kieschnick @wes_kieschnick helps us how to go bold school with blended learning. Old school plus blended learning = bold school. Check...

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#95 5 Ways to Connect with Your Students Over the Summer from 2017-06-09T07:00

Connie Hamilton @conniehamilton gives us five ways to connect with our students over the summer. We can start next year ahead by picking one ...

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#94 The Vocabulary Doctors: How to Teach Vocabulary in the Classroom from 2017-06-08T07:30

Dr. Kimberly Tyson @tysonkimberly and Dr. Angela Peery @drangelapeery share their advice f...

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#93 An Australian Math Classroom with iPads #ipadchat from 2017-06-07T07:00

Tom Davidson @trdvo shares how he uses iPads in his math classes to teach. He'll talk about Explain Everything, SeeSaw, Aurasma and his workflow with s...

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#92: Quizizz - Say Goodbye to Worksheets and Crosswords from 2017-06-06T07:00

Jon Corippo @jcorippo talks about one of his favorite tools, Quizizz. He shares how you can use this tool to tea...

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#91 16 Things They Don't Tell You About Teaching from 2017-06-05T07:00

There are some things people don't tell you about teaching that I wish teachers could know. Here you go!

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#90 5 Ideas to Build Your Personal Brand This Summer from 2017-06-02T07:00

Every teacher has a brand. Hear five ideas for developing your personal brand from host, Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher based on how she's built...

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#89 Alan November Shares A Mind Blowing New Idea in Assessment from 2017-06-01T07:00

Alan November @globalearner shares an assessment idea that is gaining steam. First discovered at Harvard, it is making inroads in middle and hi...

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#88 Promoting Academic Discourse in the ESL Classroom from 2017-05-31T07:00

Greetzel Mojica @Mojica_CJUSD talks about how she teaches academic discourse in her sixth grade classroom. Using a recent project on volcanoes ...

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#87 3 Teacher Money making Opportunities using Technology from 2017-05-30T07:00

Jessica Gordon @1337teach shares three ways teachers can use technology to make money this summer (or any time.) We talk about some ethical consid...

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#86 What helps kids really learn? #MondayMotivation from 2017-05-29T07:00

Andrew Stadel @mr_stadel discusses his summer research topic, "what helps kids learn?" As we grapple with this topic, Andrew shares resources and ...

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#85 5 Fantastic Peer Feedback Strategies for Your Classroom from 2017-05-26T07:00

Starr Sackstein @MsSacckstein shares 5 strategies for empowering peer review in the classroom. She also is hosting a giveaway contest with her ...

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#84 Helping Kids in Poverty Succeed from 2017-05-25T07:00

Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach @snbeach talks about how to help kids in poverty succeed. We'll also be hosting a giveaway contest with a course on this topic...

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#83 App Smashing with Kindergarteners from 2017-05-24T07:00

Carrie Willis @carriewillis18 talks about how kindergarteners in her STEAM lab use their iPads. They use SeeSaw portfolios, green screen vide...

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#82 iPads in Kindergarten: Creating, Innovating and Learning from 2017-05-23T07:00

Caitlin Arakawa @caitlin_arakawa talks about her first year using iPads in her kindergarten classroom. She shares her mistakes and what she ...

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#81 Learning First, Technology Second #motivationmonday from 2017-05-22T07:00

Liz Kolb @lkolb talks about how we can put learning first and a very important reason technology should be second. C

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#80 5 Ways to Adjust Teaching to How the Brain Learns from 2017-05-19T07:00

Ramona Persaud, director of the film, Grey Matters, talks about how we can teach kids the way the brain learns.

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#79 Building Your School and Personal Brand from 2017-05-18T07:00

Learn the basics for building your school and personal brand from Trish Rubin, co-author of BrandED. Enter the book giveaway on the show notes blog at Listen

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#78 A Stress Free Plan for Closing Out Your Classroom from 2017-05-17T07:00

Angela Watson teaches us a stress-free plan for closing out your classroom. See also her 5 Summer Secrets for a Stress free Fall video series - http://ccte...

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#77 Breakout EDU Digital is Awesome (and Free) #edtech #breakoutedu from 2017-05-16T07:00

Mari Venturino @MsVenturino talks about breakout edu digital for edtech tool Tuesday. These challenges are free! (And perfect activities for tea...

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#76 Understanding the Heart of Dyslexia and Special Needs #MondayMotivation from 2017-05-15T07:00

Melissa Raguet-Schofield @cloth_mother is a Mom of a dyslexic. Today, we travel into the heart of a Mom of a child who struggles. What better m...

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#75 5 Essential Questions of Life with Dean James Ryan from 2017-05-12T07:00

Dean James Ryan @deanjimryan, the eleventh Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education gave a speech at graduation that went viral. It is t...

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#74 How Do We Make Homework Worth the Time? from 2017-05-11T07:00

Matt Miller @jmattmiller author of the upcoming book "Ditch that Homework" talks about homework. What does the research say? What is the one area that "homework" helps? Can homework be better? L...

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#73 Paul Solarz' Student Centered Classroom from 2017-05-10T07:00

Paul Solarz @PaulSolarz has a student-centered classroom. His students do just about everything. No, he's not lazy! The students have purpose and...

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#72 Using Google Keep and Evernote to Collaborate and Organize from 2017-05-09T07:00

Crystal Koenig @Supermtvtr talks about Google Keep. She uses it to organize her students, clubs, and so many things. She'll share her tips and tr...

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#71 Energizing Yourself for Great Teaching #MondayMotivation from 2017-05-08T07:00

Take care of yourself, teachers. Today, Mark Eichenlaub @MarkWEichenlaub and I discuss a very important person in your classroom - YOU!

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#70 5 Simple Ways to Improve Physical Education w/ Edtech from 2017-05-05T07:00

Jarrod Robinson, the PE Geek, helps us learn how to use technology in physical education. Lots of fun ideas! Show notes will be available at www.cool...

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#69 Helping Kids Who Hate Math Learn It from 2017-05-04T07:00

Dan Meyer gives us tips and advice for helping kids who hate math learn to love it using his 3 Act Math approach. The show notes will go live at http...

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#68 Wonderful Word Problem Breakthroughs from 2017-05-03T07:00

Kitty Tripp shares a breakthrough she's had with helping her students solve word problems. Teach them to become a director! If you're preparing students to take a test or just teaching math, thi...

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#67 Game Based Learning and Twine from 2017-05-02T07:00

Matt Farber talks about game-based learning in his classroom and a new tool he loves: Twine. We're also hosting a giveaway contest of his new book Game Based Learning version 2.

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#66 How to Make it to the End of the School Year #MondayMotivation from 2017-05-01T07:00

Today I share a post I wrote several years a go that tends to be shared like crazy this time of year. I hope it encourages you to finish well. Here's the link to the blog post: Listen

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#65 5 Mistakes that Hurt Standardized Test Scores from 2017-04-28T07:00

Dr. Brad Johnson talks about the mistakes schools make that hurt their standardized test scores. You might be surprised that sometimes the things schools do may have the opposite impact of what ...

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#64 Fast Problem Solving and Innovation with Hack Learning from 2017-04-27T07:00

Mark Barnes @markbarnes19 discusses a popular method of problem-solving: Hack Learning. Instead of a 5-year plan, this model helps educators improve on a daily and more short term basis. He give...

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#63 Teaching CyberSecurity to Empower Students and Schools to Be Safe from 2017-04-26T07:00

David Raymond is part of equipping Virginia high school students to defend themselves from cyber attacks. With knowledge in digital forensics and current technology, the Virginia Cyber Range is ...

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#62 Special Needs #edtech treasure chest with Jennifer Cronk from 2017-04-25T07:00

Jennifer Cronk helps us empower those with special needs. She shares her treasure chest of favorite edech tools for those with special needs. This show is a must-listen for special needs teacher...

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#61 Combatting Emotional Fatigue: A Teacher's occupational Hazard from 2017-04-24T07:00

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life" Mary Oliver. Joan Flaherty, the author of Listen

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#60 5 Easy Brain Breaks for Your Classroom from 2017-04-21T07:00

Want to help students learn and be more refreshed. Students need breaks too. That is why brain breaks are becoming so popular. Teacher Rob Donatelli @...

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#59 Tips for Successful Digital Parenting from 2017-04-20T07:00

How much time on devices is too long? Should kids put up their smartphones and talk to each other and parents sometimes? Are we using technology too much as parents? 

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#58 How the African STEP Dance Ignited Kids at Ron Clark Academy from 2017-04-19T07:00

African Step, based on the African Gumboot Dance, has an American version with a competition. Junior Bernadin @JBernadin is one of the STEP coache...

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#57 Richard Byrne's Most Exciting #Edtech Tools from 2017-04-18T07:00

Richard Byrne @rmbyrne discusses the edtech tools he's most excited about today. From video tools, creation tools, to app creation, you'll hear about the tools and ideas that Richard is most exc...

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#56 Motivating Special Needs Breakthroughs #mondaymotivation #spedchat from 2017-04-17T07:00

Empowering special needs students with technologies is one of the greatest ways to motivate and ignite their learning. Jennifer Cronk @jenniferac...

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#55 5 Things Every Digital Citizen Should Know with Alice Chen from 2017-04-14T07:00

Digital citizenship is a challenge. In today's episode, Alice Chen shares five things every student should know about digital citizenship.

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#54 8 Tips for Classroom Procedures (in a Computer Lab) from 2017-04-13T07:00

Classroom management can be a challenge in any classroom. In this episode, I share my secrets and tips for managing my computer lab classroom. I hope it helps.

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#53 Social Emotional Learning for Special Needs with Puppets #spedchat from 2017-04-12T07:00

Karen McCallum is a special ed elementary teacher in Alberta, Canda. She has specialized in special education and behavior support programming. Today she tells a heartwarming but powerful story ...

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#52 Aurasma and AR in the Classroom from 2017-04-11T07:00

Dr. Tim Green, Instructional Design Expert, talks today about augmented reality. Specifically he shares his favorite Augmented Reality (AR) instructional tool, Aurasma. Tim also shares a vision ...

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#51 When Kindness goes Viral from 2017-04-10T07:00

Will Parker @williamdp has seen kindness go viral on his campus. Learn how his faculty and student council worked together to create a nurturing environment. And how one Post-It Note moved the s...

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#50 5 Ways to Get a Laugh in Your Classroom from 2017-04-07T07:00

Today I'll tell some crazy stories about the lengths I'll go to get a laugh in my classroom.We're celebrating 50 episodes of the 10-Minute Teacher! Thanks for your support and sharing the show!!...

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#49 Sylvia Martinez: 3 Mistakes Teachers Make About Tinkering from 2017-04-06T07:00

Sylvia Martinez, @smartinez, co-author of Invent to Learn, talks about tinkering today. Some teachers have a ...

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#47 Classroom Blogging with Elementary Students from 2017-04-04T07:00

Rayna Freedman @rlfreedm shares classroom blogging. Her students all blog weekly. Some blog collaboratively. She uses blogging to teach elementary ...

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#46 How Vulnerability Can Make Your Classroom a Safer Place from 2017-04-03T07:00

Michelle Cottrell-Williams @WakeHistory applies Brene Brown's research on vulnerability to make her classroom a safer place. Motivate yourself t...

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#45 5 Ideas to Connect with Other Classrooms from 2017-03-31T07:00

TW Williamson @tww00 an educator in Taiwan shares his story of global collaboration and connection with US teacher Annette Lang. In today's show, TW sh...

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#44 Larry Ferlazzo's Thoughts on Classroom Management from 2017-03-30T07:00

Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo discusses classroom management. Today, for Thought Leader Thursday, we're thinking about how we can all improve our classroom management skills. Larry shares tips f...

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#43 Integrating STEM and Language Arts Masterfully from 2017-03-29T07:00

Candace Hisey @MissHisey talks about true STEM and Language Arts Integration. With both extended and daily projects, students watch science, techn...

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#42 Making Music with iPads and #Edtech from 2017-03-28T07:00

Kids can learn to make music with iPads and technology. This isn't just child's play - some serious music learning can happen. On today's show, K3-6th grade teacher Justin Kamp @Listen

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#41 Angela Maiers on Unleashing Genius #mondaymotivation from 2017-03-27T07:00

My husband told me Friday night, "Did you really listen to what Angela Maiers said on that podcast?" I was tired beyond belief - not taking very good care of myself and having one of those bouts...

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#40 5 Ideas to Improve Rural Education in America from 2017-03-24T07:00

Daisy Dyer Duerr @DaisyDyerDuerr reimagines what rural education can be. Rural education has a significant majority of perpetually impoverish...

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#39 Eric Sheninger: Digital Pedagogy That Actually Improves Learning from 2017-03-23T07:00

Eric Sheninger @E_Sheninger challenges us to move to the next level with digital technologies. We can't use tech because it is "cool and new." I...

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#38 Effective Student-Led Parent Conferences from 2017-03-22T07:00

Laura Penrod Stock @tweetmeego coaches students to create powerful student-led conferences with their parents. By creating unique year-long portf...

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#37 Formative Assessment Tools and Tips from Monica Burns from 2017-03-21T07:00

Monica Burns @ClassTechTips gives us the tips and tools for successful formative assessment. Get results by knowing what your students know. F...

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#36 Give Kids What They Deserve #MondayMotivation from 2017-03-20T07:00

Adam Welcome @awelcome inspires us to treat kids in positive ways. As co-author of Kids Deserve It, Adam give...

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#35 Chromebooks: 5 Ideas to Amp Up Learning from 2017-03-17T07:00

John Sowash @jrsowash knows Chromebooks. Today he gives us five ideas to amp up our Chromebook classroom. Many of these tools and tips will work fo...

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#34 - How Perla Zamora and Her students in Mexico are Tearing Down Walls from 2017-03-16T07:00

Perla Zamora @pzamoraats from Tampico, Mexico is tearing down walls. For thought leader Thursday, today, ask yourself how you're connecting your ...

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#33 Powerful Language Learning in the 21st Century from 2017-03-15T07:00

Rachelle Dene Poth @rdene915 teaches Spanish and STEAM with technology, student choice, and project based learning. For Wonderful Wednesday, take a...

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#32 Epic Pi Day Math Episode from 2017-03-14T07:00

Chris Smith is a Maths teacher from Scotland where his irrational passion for Pi earns him geeky renown. He is an enthusiastic ambassador for the beauty and usefulness of Mathematics and shares ...

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#31 Kevin Honeycutt inspires us to reach "that kid" #mondaymotivation from 2017-03-13T07:00

Kevin Honeycutt @kevinhoneycutt grew up in poverty and attended school in many cities across the United States. As he witnessed education aro...

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#30 5 Ideas to Level Up Language Arts #5ideaFriday from 2017-03-10T08:00

Alex Corbitt from the Bronx has 5 created ideas to help improve and make language arts learning fun. He also has some inspiring thoughts for new teachers. In today's episode, we'll discuss:

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#29 Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the Classroom from 2017-03-09T08:00

Augmented reality and virtual reality. Are these buzzwords or are they things that can be used to improve learning? Today Steven Anderson @web20c...

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#28: Saving Big Money with iPads and Google Classroom from 2017-03-08T08:00

Kyle Taylor @kyletaylor13 and his school have implemented iPads with Google Classroom and are saving half (yes, half) of what it previously cos...

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#27 Elementary Portfolios with SeeSaw from 2017-03-07T08:00

Suzy Lolley loves Seesaw. Today she teaches us how she teaches teachers to use Seesaw with their iPad classrooms. Today on Tech tool Tuesday we discuss:

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#26 How to Have an Attitude to Try New Things #mondaymotivation from 2017-03-06T08:00

Josh Harris, an elementary edtech director from California, talks about an attitude of innovation. He talks about how to empower ourselves with an attitude of fearlessness and trying new things....

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#25 5 Ideas to Be Technology's Master and Not Its Slave #productivity from 2017-03-03T08:00

Aaron Sams @chemicalsams helps give us ways to master technology. Aaron Sams is an Instructor of Education at Saint Vincent College, is an advi...

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#24 Poverty and the Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations from 2017-03-02T08:00

Dr. Anael Alston @DrAAlston talks about common misconceptions that educators have about students in poverty. Born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant...

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#23 Creating a Student Centered Library Where Kids Love to Learn from 2017-03-01T08:00

Librarian Micki Uppena has a wonderful library. In addition to a rich maker space, Micki takes us on a journey into a 21st-century library where kids love to learn. In today's show, she shares w...

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#22 What to Buy For Your Makerspace #makered from 2017-02-28T08:00

Librarian Chad Lehman helps us learn about the technologies we need to set up an awesome maker space in our schools.

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#21 Triumph Amidst the Struggle to Educate with Todd Nesloney #mondaymotivation from 2017-02-27T08:00

To be remarkable teachers, we must learn to rise above our problems and bring our best self to the kids. Have you ever struggled to get out of the car to walk into school on Mondays? I have. The...

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#20 5 Tech Tools to Try in 2017 with Jennifer Gonzalez from 2017-02-24T08:00

Jennifer Gonzalez shares her favorite tools to try in 2017. Technology moves so quickly! Do you know what to try next? Well, today's guest and edtech expert Jennifer Gonzalez gives us some amazi...

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#19 Digital Learning Day: Social Media PD Best Practices #DLDay from 2017-02-23T08:00

Happy Digital Learning Day! The challenge with digital learning is that it is still new and different to many people. However, there is research growing out of the social media learning that is ...

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#18 The Lemonade War that Motivated a Whole School to Read from 2017-02-22T08:00

When I called Principal Ryan Kaczmark, he bubbled over with excitement from the Lemonade Wars experience. This elementary school-wide reading project is a sizzling combination of reading, parent...

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#17: Microsoft One Note: Useful Tips and Tricks for the Classroom from 2017-02-21T08:00

Dr. Tom Grissom @tomgrissom shares a useful tool, Microsoft One Note. Today we discuss:

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#16 Dave Burgess Talks Student Engagement #MondayMotivation #tlap from 2017-02-20T08:00

Dave Burgess from the bestselling book, Teach Like a Pirate, gets us motivated to engage our students. Greatness happens outside your comfort zone. Get feed...

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#15 5 Simple Ways to Gamify Your Classroom from 2017-02-17T08:00

Jessica Gordon @1337teach , 6th-grade teacher from Missouri gives us simple tips for adding game-based learning to our classrooms. Jessica Ratliff...

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#14: To Stand Against Bullying, Mr. Hadley Shaves His Head from 2017-02-16T08:00

Tim Hadley's (@MrHadleyHistory) stand against bullying by shaving his head is remarkable. Tim Hadley is the principal at Pekin CSD Middle Sc...

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#13 Tackling Behavior Problems by Acting out Negative Stereotypes in the School Perfect Project from 2017-02-15T08:00

How do you reduce problem behaviors? Could it be as simple as acting out negative behaviors? Todd Clinton is a special education teacher in a middle school. He works with students with behaviora...

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#12 31 Favorite Everyday Tech Tools of Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher from 2017-02-14T08:00

Host Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher shares 31 of her favorite tools for filmmaking, productivity, classroom management, and health. Happy Tech Tool Tuesday and Happy Valentine's Day. Today you'll l...

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#11 A Song for Teachers: You're the Teacher by Jim Forde #MondayMotivation from 2017-02-13T08:00

Jim Forde is a middle school science teacher in Stamford, CT for over 20 years experience. He is a past Stamford teacher of the year and a 2016 White House Champion of Change honoree for work in...

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#10: 5 Ideas for Improving Student Writing from 2017-02-10T08:00

Jennifer Serravallo (@jserravallo) is a literacy consultant, speaker, and the author of several popular titles including the NY Times Bestsellin...

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#09: 5 Things That Harm a Student's Ability to Succeed from 2017-02-09T08:00

Dr. Brad Johnson (@DrBradJohnson) talks about five things that harm a student's ability to succeed. Brad teaches graduate-level leadership courses and other educational courses and is the author...

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#08: The #BreakoutEDU Box: the Teaching Experience That Has Everybody Talking from 2017-02-08T08:00

Adam Bellow (@adambellow) explains the #BreakoutEDU phenomenon that has educators talking. Last year everyone was talking MakerSpaces but this year, BreakoutEDU is the big conversation.

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#07: Getting Started Using Twitter for Educational Excellence from 2017-02-07T08:00

Billy Krakower (@wkrakower) co-author of 140 Twitter Tips for Educators talks about the benefits of Twitter for educators. Bill and host Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) share:

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#06: The 6 most Motivating Sketchnotes in Education Today from 2017-02-06T08:00

Sylvia Duckworth (@sylviaduckworth) is a leading sketchnote artist in education today.

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#05: 5 Ideas for Using Game-Based Learning in Your Classroom Today from 2017-02-03T08:00

Michael Matera is a middle school teacher, author of Explore Like a Pirate and Speaker. As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-ener...

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#04: Simple Ways to Find Your Teaching Blindspots in the Classroom from 2017-02-02T11:19:52

Dr. David Guerin, (@DavidGeurin) is the 2017 NASSP Digital Principal of the year. Davide believes that excellence is not the same as success. Tr...

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#03: Science Kits with Love from Kansas to Haiti from 2017-02-01T16:13:27

Matt Clay is a science teacher in Ness City, Kansas and a doctoral student in education at the University of Northern Colorado researching environmental experiences. Matt is hel...

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#02: Secrets for Teaching Great Writing in the Classroom by Using Peer Review from 2017-02-01T15:52:53

Jennifer Burgin teaches amazing 2nd graders at Oakridge Elementary in Arlington, Virginia. She was named Oakridge Teacher of the Year and Arlington Public Schools Teacher of the Year in 2016. To...

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#01: Awesome Apps for iPads in the Elementary Classroom from 2017-02-01T14:00:15

Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen have written the definitive book on using iPads in the elementary classroom, Innovate with iP...

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#00: Sue and Mrs. Scruggs from 2017-02-01T13:53:20

Do you realize just how important you are as a teacher? Sometimes people say, “Thank you for all you do” but do they really understand just what I do? I heard this story several years a...

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