10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher

Eric Curts @ ericcurts   teaches us twenty-three ways to use Gsuite tools in our classroom. With ideas for Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drawings for all subjects and ages, you'll want to scroll down and follow the links in our enhanced show notes. www.coolcatteacher.com/e516 Special ISTE19 Episodes  From Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 27, the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast will be airing some ep...

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 want to have a brand. And if that's you, that's okay. But at some point, you're going to want to change careers, or somebody is going to look at your body of work. And I think that we all need a profession...

S ummer 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 plans. Here are five things to consider as you plan your summer. Full Transcript: www.coolcatteacher.com/e514 Today's Promotion:  Check out Jennifer Gonzalez's  2019 Teacher's Guide to Technology . It is a great teacher PD tool which incl...

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. www.coolcatteacher.com/e513   Today's Promotion:  Check out Jennifer Gonzalez's  2019 Teacher's Guide to Technology . It is a great teacher PD tool which includes videos and resources to help you learn new techniques and technologies for your classroom. Fro...

Karen Lirenman ( @KLirenman ) and Kristen Wideen (@ mrswideen ) have written the definitive book on using iPads in the elementary classroom,   Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning in the Classroom . (This episode is from our vault of most popular shows of all time - and it was the first show! Kristen and Karen share timeless principles of excellent teaching with 1:1 and iPads in the k...

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 goals. This must-listen episode will give you ideas for having a great summer as well. www.coolcatteacher.com/e511 Need a summer PD learning experience. I'm recommending Jennifer Gonzalez's 2019 Teachers Gui...

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 @DTown_MrD talks about the brain breaks phenomenon. Then, Rob gives teachers five ideas he uses in his classroom for brain breaks. Take a brain break today! Urkund: Today's Sponsor Urkund  is great as a plagiarism prevention tool and connects with mos...

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 classroom veteran who is working to make his classroom (and help others) connect with kids in new ways. Today we'll talk about unleashing the potential in every child. And yes, you'll hear birds chirping, but t...

oday Angela Stockman  @AngelaStockman  challenges teachers and students to create a summer writing notebook with the #flaneur challenge. This is going to be fun! Let's do this. Full Transcript: www.coolcatteacher.com/e508 Today's sponsor is Urkund. Urkund is a remarkable plagiarism prevention tool and connects with most common Learning Management Systems like Google Classroom, Moodle, and Canvas o...

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. Full Transcript: www.coolcatteacher.com/e507   Today's sponsor is Urkund. Urkund is a remarkable plagiarism prevention tool and connects with most common Learning Management Systems like Google Classroom, Moodle, and Canvas or as...

How do kids learn and remember? Teacher Andrew Stadel, @ mr_stadel founder of the popular site estimation180.com , talks about this pursuit of learning in the classroom. This topic is his summer research topic. As you ponder the classroom, look at what you'll research to become a better teacher. www.coolcatteacher.com/506 Today's sponsor is Urkund. Urkund is a remarkable plagiarism prevention tool...

Linda Kardamis talks about how we can make the most of our summer. Get ready to rock summertime with these five ideas. www.coolcatteacher.com/e505 Blog Post/ Podcast Sponsor: Advancement Courses Now is the time to plan your summer! Go to  advancementcourses.com/coolcat  and use the offer code COOL20 to get 20% off your summer PD courses. That's just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clo...

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 the same content in slightly different form so you can read or listen to this content. Enjoy! www.coolcatteacher.com/e504 Blog Post/ Podcast Sponsor: Advancement Courses Now is the time to plan your summer! G...

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! Danielle shows us how. www.coolcatteacher.com/503   Sponsor:  Advancement Courses Now is the time to plan your summer! Go to  advancementcourses.com/coolcat  and use the offer code COOL20 to get 20% off your sum...

Tech Coach Penny Rayhill shares ten tips for awesome digital citizenship. If you're looking for some sites to explore - here they are! www.coolcatteacher.com/e502 Sponsor:  Advancement Courses Now is the time to plan your summer! Go to  advancementcourses.com/coolcat  and use the offer code COOL20 to get 20% off your summer PD courses. That's just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock...

Jon Barth, author of the 1% Journal: 366 Challenges for Your Journey to Success  encourages us teachers to write our own story. As we reflect this summer upon our past school year, now is a great time to adopt some of these principles. www.coolcatteacher.com/e501 Sponsor: Advancement Courses Now is the time to plan your summer! Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and use the offer code COOL20 to...

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 repair? Today, we celebrate 500 episodes. And I've been asked these questions many times when I share a peek of the story to friends and acquaintances. So, in a spirit of authenticity, I share the story as...

Want to start working with Teachers Pay Teachers this summer? Pam Olivieri from Rockin' Resources tells us how to get started. www.coolcatteacher.com/e499 Pam Olivieri - Bio As Submitted Pam Olivieri is dedicated to creating a standards-based curriculum that follows her vision to MOTIVATE, EDUCATE, DIFFERENTIATE. With her 26 years of classroom experience, a Master's Degree, and a National Board Ce...

Dr. Regina Giraldo-García shares her research on what makes effective blended learning. www.coolcatteacher.com/e498 Dr. Regina Giraldo-García Bio as submitted Dr. Regina Giraldo-García is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow and an Adjunct Professor of Educational Research, Evaluation, and Psychological Foundations of Education in the Department of Curriculum and Foundations at Cleveland State Universi...

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 today's show, Julie discusses these four shifts and how it compares to other models such as SAMR. She gives examples of effective design using technology and where many programs are falling short. www.coolcatteacher.com/e497 Julie Graber's Bio as...

Eric Sheninger has rewritten his popular book Digital Leadership . In this show, learn what he added and what has changed. With over half the book being rewritten and changed, you'll want insight into what trends are important if you're going to be a digital leader in schools. www.coolcatteacher.com/e496 Get Version two of his book now -  https://amzn.to/2VNSldT Eric Sheninger's Bio as Submitted E...

To create a classroom culture of inquiry, we can follow these five techniques. Connie Hamilton, author of Hacking Questions: 11 Answers That Create a Culture of Inquiry in Your Classroom . www.coolcatteacher.com/e495 SmartBrief Keeping up with the news is challenging. Today's sponsor, SmartBrief, has some email newsletters that will help you stay current. Whether you want to follow education techn...

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 to this encouraging show! www.coolcatteacher.com/e494   Today's Sponsor: SmartBrief Keeping up with the news is challenging. Today's sponsor,  SmartBrief,  has some email newsletters that will help you stay...

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 some new sections she added to the library last summer and how she's going to improve her library even more this summer. The goal is to encourage students to read and what Amanda is discovering might surpr...

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 that child and the others to go behind them with the knowledge and intuitive exploration of making things work together for success through rich making and STEM spaces. Today we talk to Rachael Mann, author...