10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher

A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and cre...

The Cycle of Experimentation: A New Approach to Educational Innovation

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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.' ...

Practical, Awesome AI: Unlocking the Power of Bing Chat Enterprise

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Breaking Down Barriers: How to Make Math Accessible for All Students

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of "Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education," talks about the societal norms t...

The IEP Journey: The Heart of Special Education Planning

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Encouragement in Education: Why It's More Crucial Now Than Ever

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this uplifting episode, we're joined by Todd Nesloney, a seasoned educator and advocate for authentic leadership in schools. If you've ever questio...

The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or ...

Project-based Learning with A.I. and Improving Friendships

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Project based learning can be enhanced using AI tools in this unique way that has students do comparative tasks as they compare their work and that d...

How to Use Data Driven Instruction in the Classroom

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll dive deep into the transformative power of data analytics for your classroom! Think data is just for statisticians or administrators? Thin...

Genius Hour 2.0 with Lauren Lavelle

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, host Vicki Davis sits down with Lauren Lavelle to discuss the transformative educational approach kn...

AI in VR and AR with Rachelle Dené Poth

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How are augmented reality and virtual reality merging with artificial intelligence? What does it mean for the classroom? In this show, AR/VR guru Rach...

Teaching with AI: Harnessing the Future without Losing Our Way – An In-Depth Conversation with Pat Yongpradit

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Yongpradit from Code.org and TeachAI dives into the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations of harnessing future AI technologies. J...

AI: The Future of Classroom Efficiency with Mary Howard

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Tea...

The Great Student AI Writing Experiment with Steve Dembo

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Revolutionizing Classrooms: How Microsoft's AI is Changing Education

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is the top conversation among educators everywhere. It was truly a thrill for me, as a classroom teacher, for Lydia Smyers, th...

The Human Side of AI: A Student ChatGPT Experience

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Promoting Real World Change and Success in Schools Today with Misa Sato

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we spotlight Misa Sato, an award-winning assistant principal who recently earned the prestigious NASSP Assistant Principal of the Year title. S...

Breaking News: Microsoft AI Announcements at ISTELive 2023 #NotatISTE

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Social Media Success: Easy Strategies For Schools And Districts

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast with Andrea Gribble will help school administrators and principals create a school social media strategy to drive engagement, build commu...

Empower Your Students: Tips to Teach Financial Literacy Like a Pro

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we share a must-listen podcast for educators who want to help their students succeed financially. With April being financial literacy month, th...

The Complete AI Classroom Guide

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools? Should it be blocked? Today's three guests are exp...

12 AR Apps and Tips for Awesome Classrooms with Jaime Donally

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 practica...

Practical AI for the Classroom

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mastery Learning 101 with Jon Bergmann

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Education Motivation: Creating Something Better for Every Child with George Couros

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How I Built My Website and Brand with Jessica Adams

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

How to Use the Triple E Framework for Edtech Evaluations with Dr. Liz Kolb

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Differentiating Math Instruction in the Elementary Classroom with Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Young children have many different ability levels with math concepts. Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student...

How to Use Notion

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 quic...

Differentiating Reading Instruction in Kindergarten through 5th Grade

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reading instruction can be challenging when a teacher has many different ability levels in her classroom. Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary gra...

How to Teach AI with Experiments & Ethics

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Graphic Design for Educators

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Graphic Design helps us present in more interesting ways, teach better, and communicate better. Not only do educators need to understand effective gra...

The Future of Edtech

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 causi...

My Favorite Books of Summer 2022

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

6 Sustainable Self-Care Tips for Teachers

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

TikTok for Teachers

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Creating a Culture of Joy with Dean Shareski

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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....

12 Ideas From the End of School that Work All Year Long

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Awesome End of Year and Influencer Ideas for Teachers

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Practical Ways to Develop School Leaders Now

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

School leadership is more challenging than ever. Assistant superintendent Chris Chappotin shares ideas for making yourself available, the importance o...

Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know you can use a live translator app in PTA meetings, parent teacher conferences, and presentations -- that actually works? Did you know the...

9 Ideas For Ending The School Year Well

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. T...

How Do You Help Kids with ADHD Succeed in School and Life?

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

5 Wonderful Tips for World Language Teachers

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

World language teachers can have challenges with teaching students. Particularly when many want to use technology translators instead of learning the ...

How to Start Class with Opening Questions

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

10 Tips for Instructional Technology Coaches

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten ess...

The Neuroscience of Surprise and How It Improves Learning

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

What is classroom culture? How do I create classroom culture?

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Teaching Tip: First Day Back Stations

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

SEL Games: Learning Life Skills through Games

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The harsh reality of classroom life is that students and teachers both report lower motivation and morale right now. We must reengage students! Games...

How Does Acceleration Research Help Schools and Kids Rebound

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Learners

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reading stamina matters. Prior to the pandemic, nearly two-thirds of students in the US were not at or above grade reading level for grade 4,8, and 1...

Rebound: How Do Schools Bounce Back after the Pandemic?

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Acceleration research can teach us how to accelerate learning. Dr. Douglas Fisher, co-author of the best-selling book Rebound, Grades K-12: A Playboo...

How to Teach Writing with Digital Media with Dr. Sarah Levine

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"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 L...

5 Tips for Digital Portfolios

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Blended Learning Best Practices During the Pandemic with Thomas Arnett

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Are you an upset teacher? How to understand what is wrong.

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Battling Blended Learning Burnout and Finding Balance

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

SEL Spotlight: Dr. Marc Brackett - How Kids Learn Right Now

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

What Every Student Needs to Know About Money

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How to Get the Most Out of Google Apps Now with Eric Curts

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Helping Refugee Students Learn in Schools

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 stu...

Using Pop Culture to Teach Writing Skills

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Barile has an incredible story of how she uses the show The Walking Dead to engage learners in writing skills and more. Her administration ...

How to Help Struggling Readers in Grades 6-12

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to Use Google's Free Applied Digital Skills Curriculum

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Google's Applied Digital Skills Curriculum is a fantastic free resource of lesson plans, videos, and learning experiences for students everywhere. To...

How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

365 Inclusive Learning Strategies to Help Every Child

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 mind...

6 Ways to Help Kids Learn Real-World Skills

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

How I Use Evernote

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 (acros...

8 Ways to Engage Every Learner

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Getting the Brain Ready to Learn Math

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to Have Deeper Learning and Better Schools

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Deeper Learning can happen as we work to connect with students and transform them into critical thinkers as well as knowledgeable about our content ar...

44 Years as a Kindergarten Teacher

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

8 Great Ways Administrators Can Prepare for the Fall

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An amazing fall starts now with the administrative preparation this summer. Dawn Stansbury discusses eight things administrators need to do this summe...

5 Steps to Fact Checking - Digital Literacy in Action

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ess...

What Really Happened in Hybrid Classrooms This Year

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode focuses on the realities of hybrid teaching. Teacher Tennille Johnston reflects on the real struggles, challenges, and quality of educ...

A Simple Free Way to Turn Ideas into Action

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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- ...

How to Understand Generation Alpha

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How to Encourage Youth Leadership on Your Campus

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

How Teachers Can Be Intentional About Self Care

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

3 Things Educators Should Debate As We Return to In Person Learning

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, St...

Joel Lookadoo: 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Opportunities from the Pandemic to Have Disruptive Thinking in the Classroom

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Previous Shows Relating to This topic Bio as submitted  Eric is an Associate Partner with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE...

Leadership Spotlight: How a Student Held a Virtual Summer Camp in Summer 2020

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

How to Talk About Sustainability In Your Classroom

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, n...

5 Ways to Teach About Earth Day

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 wa...

Choose Your Own Adventure Professional Development

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Professional Development can be an adventure! You can create fun, exciting professional development. With hyperdocs and a "choose your own adventure" ...

Using Math (and a Remarkable App) to Privately Combat Covid19

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Combatting the coronavirus with apps is a challenge. With privacy and tracking concerns being an issue, how can it be done? Today's guest Po Shen...

5 Things We Need to Get Right As we Move Back to In Person Learning

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 abo...

Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

4 Social Emotional Learning Strategies to Use in the Classroom Now

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know that to teach students, we must relate to educate and one of the first things we must relate to is their emotions in that moment. In today's s...

How to Create Massive Kahoot Games

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 gam...

How to Partner with Parents During Pandemic Learning

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

3 Ways to Stress Less in Today's Classroom

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teachers are stressing over so many things. Today, Dr. Desiree Alexander tackles three of those issues: distance learning, hybrid learning, and digita...

How to Close the Learning Gap

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Creating Fun Family & Classroom Experiences for Kids Online #723

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...