10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher

Today Alice Keeler @alicekeeler shares the must-try new features of Google Classroom. She also teaches us how we can learn Google Classroom features and hacks over the summer (even without students.) A must listen for people using Chromebooks or Google Classroom. www.coolcatteacher.com/e217

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! www.coolcatteacher.com/e216

Ross Cooper, the co-author of Hacking PBL , helps us get motivated to think about project-based learning differently. www.coolcatteacher.com/e215 Today's episode is sponsored by JAM.com , the perfect last minute holiday gift for your kids or grandkids. The creative courses at Jam.com are project-based, creative and FUN. Use the code COOLCAT50 to get $50 off your course. And remember that you can s...

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/e214 Today's episode is sponsored by JAM.com , the perfect last minute holiday gift for your kids or grandkids. The creative c...

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 parents. Get inspired with some fantastic advice on reaching students. www.coolcatteacher.com/e213 Today's episode is sponsored by JAM.com , the perfect last minute holiday gift for your kids or grandkids. The creative courses at Jam.com are p...

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 kids tell digital stories through video is probably one of the most important. Today's guest is a perfect guide for those of us who want to make videos with students. Simply put, Tim Betts rocks YouTube history . As a certified YouTube educ...

Today Ramona Persaud @ramonap director of the film, Grey Matters , talks about how we can teach kids the way the brain learns. www.coolcatteacher.com/e211 Check out the free resource: " Goodbye Teacher Tired: 5 Days to Doing Fewer Things Better " from Angela Watson. Save time. Teach better.

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. www.coolcatteacher.com/e210

Today Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr teaches children to use thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard's Project Zero , she is applying and using the methods in classrooms and with teachers. Learn some thinking routines and how to apply these valuable techniques in your classroom. Karen was the 2015 Tennessee State Teacher of the Year and I interviewed her at the NNSTOY Conferen...

Autistic children can struggle with unfamiliar places. However, one teacher of the year has found a way to help improve traveling experiences for autistic children and their families. Brett Bigham has created a way to use books to help special needs and young children prepare to go to new places. Learn about this technique and how to help children travel who may have fears. You can even make books...

Global Teacher Prize finalist Joe Fatheree talks about what great teachers do. He shares his observations and also his hopes for improving the profession. www.coolcatteacher.com/e207 Check out the free resource: " Goodbye Teacher Tired: 5 Days to Doing Fewer Things Better " from Angela Watson. Save time. Teach better.

Today 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 mindsets, Basil will help us reach at risk kids because he speaks from experience. This episode is a special encore episode and #15 of the 2017 year for #10MT. www.coolcatteacher.com/e206 Today's sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. S...

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 reflect on those lies and how I've grown in my practice. www.coolcatteacher.com/e205 Today's sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. See co...

Several virtual reality options are available for classrooms. Today's guest, Enrique Cachafeiro talks about the hardware, software options, and future of virtual reality. He also discusses how educators can join the innovators who are crafting and exploring this new education paradigm today. If you're interested in VR, today's show is a must listen. www.coolcatteacher.com/e204 Today's sponsor: Met...

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 "games" teach history much more deeply than most textbooks. www.coolcatteacher.com/e203 Today's sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. S...

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 get creative ideas for hands-on programming that works for early childhood. www.coolcatteacher.com/e202 Today's sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educati...

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. Elementary and primary students can learn to code. For Hour of Code week this week, learn how you can go past the Hour of Code and use coding all year long! www.coolcatteacher.com/e201 Today's sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented realit...

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. www.coolcatteacher.com/e200 Today's Sponsor: Bloomz is the tool I chose for parent/teacher communication. To find out why, read www.coolcatteacher.com/bloomz or go to bloomz.com to get started setting up your school or classroom no...

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. www.coolcatteacher.com/e199 Today's Sponsor: Bloomz is the tool I chose for parent/teacher communication. To find out why, read www.coolcatteacher.com/bloomz or go to bloomz.com to get started setting up your school or classroom now! December and Jan...

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 teacher-geek. Get links to these gift ideas here:  www.coolcatteacher.com/e198 Today's Sponsor: Bloomz is the tool I chose for parent/teacher communication. To find out why- read www.coolcatteacher.com/bloomz or go to bloomz.com to get started...

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 very special for your administrator. www.coolcatteacher.com/e197 Today's Sponsor: Bloomz is the tool I chose for parent/teacher communication. To find out why- read www.coolcatteacher.com/bloomz or go to bloomz.com to get started setting up...

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 parents and teachers about things they can do this season to help kids serve others affected by tragedy. www.coolcatteacher.com/e196 Today's Sponsor: Bloomz is the tool I chose for parent/teacher communication. To find out why read www.coolcatt...

Dyane Smokorowski, "Mrs. Smoke" talks about what makes excellent professional development. We talked at NNSTOY about training that inspires and helps teachers change. www.coolcatteacher.com/e195 FlexPath – only at Capella University  – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. This subscription-based tuition model doesn't limit the number of cour...

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, inspiring, and having conversations that inspire people to change and improve their classrooms. www.coolcatteacher.com/e194 FlexPath – only at Capella University  – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based...

Brent Johnson is a senior at Westwood Schools . He has taken my classes for the last four years. We have a frank conversation about technology and a win in the National 4H Competition as a result of some apps he made in my class. Brent has come a long way!  I hope you find this conversation inspiring. www.coolcatteacher.com/e193 FlexPath – only at Capella University  – lets teachers work at their...