10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher

Stephanie Goldman and her first-year mentee Lindsay George have used Google Drive and Google Classroom to supercharge their mentor/mentee relationship. Stephanie calls this the ACE method of mentoring: Access, Collaboration, and Experimentation. Learn this powerful method of mentoring. Part 1 with next week being Lindsay George, the other half of this experience. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com...

Fantastic ideas to bring the inquiry mindset into the classroom including curiosity jars, provocations and more. Show notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e315

Fantastic ideas to bring the inquiry mindset into the classroom including curiosity jars, provocations and more. Show notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e315

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. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e314

Math teacher Carrie Pierce talks about promoting discovery and inquiry-based learning in math. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e313

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 develop their voice. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e312

Kayla Delzer motivates us to relinquish control and empower students with three powerful examples. We can do this! Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e311 Sponsor: The STLinATL Conference will be at Woodward Academy in Atlanta July 26-27, 2018. I'll be speaking with other amazing educators like Suzy Boss, Janet Zadina, Jay McTighe, Dr. Brendan Ozawa de Silva, Scott Sanchez, Dr. Ayanna M Howard and...

Esports are coming to state high school athletic competitions, college sports, and intramurals now. Today, esports pioneer James O'Hagan explains the phenomenon and how Gamer-Scholars are emerging as successful examples of a new sport. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e310 SMART's Give Greatness contest is today's sponsor. SMART wants to recognize educators across the globe who inspire greatness...

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. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e309 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 educator at coo...

Kindergarteners explore their "wonderings" in Lindsey Danhoff's classroom. Lindsey gives practical advice for passion projects with younger aged children. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e308 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 educator at coolca...

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 students brainstorm and create. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e307 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. Nom...

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 their classroom more exciting and why it is necessary. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e306 SMART's Give Greatness contest is today's sponsor. SMART wants to recognize educators across the globe who inspire greatness in their students,...

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 digital safety. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e305 NetRef: Thursday, May 10 at 5pm ET, join me for the 9 Key P's of Digital Citizenship sponsored by NetRef AND get a free pilot of NetRef's internet management and monitoring solution. Si...

Kyle Pearce talks about how to make math visual for students. Discussing current theories supporting effective math teaching, Kyle helps us understand how to improve math understanding with kids who struggle. Show Notes:   www.coolcatteacher.com/e304 NetRef: Thursday, May 10 at 5pm ET, join me for the 9 Key P's of Digital Citizenship sponsored by NetRef AND get a free pilot of NetRef's internet ma...

Math teacher Denis Sheeran talks about what math should (and shouldn't) be. Make math meaningful and real with these tips and ideas. Show Notes:   www.coolcatteacher.com/e303 NetRef: Thursday, May 10 at 5pm ET, join me for the 9 Key P's of Digital Citizenship sponsored by NetRef AND get a free pilot of NetRef's internet management and monitoring solution. Sign up at www.coolcatteacher.com/netref

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 implementing new technology in the classroom. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e302 NetRef: Thursday, May 10 at 5pm ET, join me for the 9 Key P's of Digital Citizenship sponsored by NetRef AND get a free pilot of NetRef's internet management a...

We can unleash our creativity as teachers if we want to inspire our students. Co-author of Wildcard, Wade King, shares how. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e301 NetRef Sponsor:  Thursday, May 10 at 5pm ET, join me for the 9 Key P's of Digital Citizenship sponsored by NetRef AND get a free pilot of NetRef's internet management and monitoring solution. Sign up at www.coolcatteacher.com/netref

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 in your language arts classes. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e300 Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for continuing education, s...

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 now. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e299 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 recert...

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. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e298 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 recertificati...

Digital filmmaking can successfully be integrated into any class. Learn practical tips and ideas from Joe Brennan. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e297 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 are practical courses that have tea...

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 you respond when that criticism turns to hatred? http://www.coolcatteacher.com/what-to-do-when-someone-hates-you/ Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses...

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-listen podcast for anyone working with financial literacy in their school. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e295 April 26 is #PowerofEcon day with a noon ET Twitter chat and lots of financial literacy resources. Sponsored by Discovery...

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 harvesting learning from this social network. Show Notes:   www.coolcatteacher.com/e294 April 26 is #PowerofEcon day with a noon ET Twitter chat and lots of financial literacy resources. Sponsored by Discovery Education and CME Group, join...

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 Frank, literature comes alive in this virtual world. Show Notes:   www.coolcatteacher.com/e293 April 26 is #PowerofEcon day with a noon ET Twitter chat and lots of financial literacy resources. Sponsored by Discovery Education and CME Group...