10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher

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 and talks about what learner-center innovation looks like. Get inspired and motivated by listening to Katie. www.coolcatteacher.com/e341 Sponsor: From now until September 28,  Advancement Courses , an onli...

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 with parents? Can social media be effective professional development? Nikki shows us how. www.coolcatteacher.com/e340

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. www.coolcatteacher.com/e339

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 something to learn from this teacher who ditched her textbook and enhanced learning. www.coolcatteacher.com/e338

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. See the infographic and more information about Kasey at www.coolcatteacher.com/e337

Start the school year right with this motivational story about Will Rogers. "Trade the Cow." www.coolcatteacher.com/e336  

Students have reasons for how they behave, particularly if they have learning differences and learn in unique ways. Occupational and physical therapist, Suzanne Cresswell, helps us understand children and why some of them just can't stop moving. Sponsor: www.coolcatteacher.com/e335 Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You c...

Emerging administrator leaders and administrators are participating in an emerging leadership virtual mentorship program created by Jodie Pierpoint and many volunteers. Learn about this program, how you can join in, and how you can become a better mentor. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e334 SPONSOR: Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses fo...

Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, was a history teacher. It shows. In today's show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. This is one to share with your history department. www.coolcatteacher.com/e333 Sponsor: Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses...

Jacqui Murray shares how we can encourage an improvement in writing using technology. These creative ways will help you think about how to help children, particularly those who struggle with handwriting and typing. Show:  www.coolcatteacher.com/e332 Sponsor:  Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses f...

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.  #5 Episode of Season 3 of the 10-Minute Teacher www.coolcatteacher.com/e331 Sponsor:  Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these cou...

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 plans. Here are five things to consider as you plan your summer. www.coolcatteacher.com/e330 Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for con...

Instructional Technology Coaches can be helpful advisors for teachers if they learn strategies of encouragement and empowerment. Deb Ramm helps us learn the techniques to help powerful improvement happen in classrooms. www.coolcatteacher.com/e329 Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for continuing...

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. www.coolcatteacher.com/e328 Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification. They a...

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 Analytica scandal with other educators. www.coolcatteacher.com/e327 Sponsor:  Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for continuing educat...

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/e326 Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses...

Cognitive overload happens to students and teachers. Often looking like ADHD, cognitive overload can happen for a variety of reasons including challenges to your working memory. Learn some ways to help your students and yourself when you struggle with cognitive overload. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e325 Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development cou...

Moving clips in kindergarten can not only embarrass children but causes privacy concerns with many experts. There are alternatives! Kindergarten teacher, Elizabeth Merce, urges teachers to "ditch the clips" and shares what you can do instead. www.coolcatteacher.com/e324 Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take thes...

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 and beyond. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e323 SMART's Give Greatness contest is today's sponsor. SMART wants to recognize educators across the globe who inspire greatness in their students, peers or community. Nominate your favorite...

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 about this Swiss Army Knife of Google tools - Google slides. www.coolcatteacher.com/e322 Today's guest Kasey Bell is author of Shake of Learning and is just releasing her Google Certification courses this week from May 28 to June 10, you can...

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 highlighting the relationship between Lindsay George and Stephanie Goldman. Not only do they use Google Docs to plan, but they have a positive personal relationship. It isn't just luck -- this is personal. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e321...

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 25-year educator Gerald Aungst. Gerald is author of Five Principles of the Modern Mathematics Classroom and gives us an overview of what makes an incredible math classroom. www.coolcatteacher.com/e320

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 curriculum, it also develops teacher leaders and promotes the important conversations that need to happen. Show Notes:   www.coolcatteacher.com/e319

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 storytelling bards themselves with powerful results. Marynn shares this innovative approach to teaching the Odyssey invented by her students along with their advice for using this method in your classroom. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e3...

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 modern and simplified with these valuable tools. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e317