10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
Episodes
iPads for Masterful Math: Randomizing Formative Math Assessment (e228)
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sean Nank's research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. However, his f...
7 Productivity Power Tools for the Busy Educator (e227)
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Become more productive today with these seven tools from Dr. Frank Buck. Automate what you can and save time. www.coolcatteacher.com/e227 Xplorlabs is...
Maker Monday: How Start the Week with Creativity and Purpose (e226)
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Spencer, coauthor of two different best-selling books, Launch and Empower, talks about the creativity (and test score) boosts his classes experie...
5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons (e225)
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Recognizing Human Trafficking and What To Do About It in Schools (e224)
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Human trafficking is on the rise in the United States. Some states now include human trafficking in their definition of child abuse. Others do not. In...
How to Assess Your District: the Global Challenge Project as a Case Study
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A district is assessing itself with a massive project for 800 eighth graders. No grades. Just learning and sharing. Despite worries that it wouldn't w...
8 Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018 (e222)
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the best tools have been around awhile. Steve Dembo @teach42 talks about the tried and true tools that teachers should still use. www.coolca...
What To Do When Students Come to You Unprepared and Other Reflections (e 221)
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As Thomas Paine recommends we must 'smile in trouble, gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection." In today's show we discuss how teac...
What Helps Kids Really Learn [Number 1 Episode of 2017 - Encore]
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do kids learn and remember? Teacher Andrew Stadel, @mr_stadel founder of the popular site estimation180.com, talks about this pursuit of learning ...
5 Ways to Connect with Your Students Over the Break [Encore Episode]
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today Connie Hamilton @conniehamilton gives us five ways to connect with our students over the break. This is the number two episode of 2017. Listen t...
5 Mistakes Teachers Make the First Week of School
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Kardamis @LindaKardamis shares five mistakes teachers make the first week of school. Remember that January is a fantastic time to "reboot." So, ...
Google Classroom Top New Features to Learn
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today Alice Keeler @alicekeeler shares the must-try new features of Google Classroom. She also teaches us how we can learn Google Classroom features a...
5 Easy Brain Breaks to Do In Class with Rob Donatelli [Encore Episode and the 5th top show of 2017]
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 @...
Get Motivated To Do Project-Based Learning Right with Ross Cooper [Encore Episode and the 6th top show of 2017]
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Cooper, the co-author of Hacking PBL, helps us get motivated to think about project-based learning differently. www.coolcatteacher.com/e215 Toda...
23 GSuite Ideas to Excite Kids About Learning with Eric Curts [Encore Episode and 7th top show of 2017]
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Curts @ericcurts teaches us twenty-three ways to use Gsuite tools in our classroom. With ideas for Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drawings fo...
5 Ways to Be an Unforgettable Teacher Encore Episode and 8th top show of 2017]
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 studen...
Classroom Videos: How-to Tips and Tricks - Show #9 of 2017 - Encore Episode
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
5 Ways to Teach How the Brain Learns with Ramona Persaud - Encore Episode number 10 of 2017
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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/e...
Unleashing the Potential of Every Child
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Thinking Routines in the Classroom - Encore Episode and #12 in downloads for 2017
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr teaches children to use thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard's Project Zero, she is apply...
Helping Autistic Students Travel by Making Books - encore episode #13 of 2017 of the 10-minute teacher
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Autistic children can struggle with unfamiliar places. However, one teacher of the year has found a way to help improve traveling experiences for auti...
What Great Teachers Do - Encore episode - #14 of 2017 of the 10-Minute Teacher
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Global Teacher Prize finalist Joe Fatheree talks about what great teachers do. He shares his observations and also his hopes for improving the profess...
5 Ways to Help At Risk Children Succeed (e206): Encore Episode Best of 2017
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 mindset...
5 Lies I used to Believe About Teaching But I Don't Anymore (e205)
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 seaso...
Virtual Reality (VR) as a new educational paradigm (e204)
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Several virtual reality options are available for classrooms. Today's guest, Enrique Cachafeiro talks about the hardware, software options, and future...
Teaching History with Simulations and Game Based Learning (e203)
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
7 Things to Know About Coding in the Early Childhood Classroom with Dr. Marina Umaschi Bers from Tufts University (e202)
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Marina Umashchi Bers from Tufts University discusses her research findings about what works (and doesn't) with young children in the classr...
How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson (e201)
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 classro...
How to Be a Change Leader in Your School (e200)
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 wor...
199: 7 Secrets to have a Better Thanks-Living All Year Long
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
4 Geeky Gifts for Teachers - 2017 Edition
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
197: 8 Great Gifts for Administrators
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 holid...
196: How Parents and Teachers Can teach Empathy and Empowerment in the Aftermath of Tragedy
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ti...
195: 5 Ideas for Fantastic Professional Development
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dyane Smokorowski, "Mrs. Smoke" talks about what makes excellent professional development. We talked at NNSTOY about training that inspires and helps ...
194: She Hired Me! Betty Shiver, the woman who convinced me to become a teacher
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
193: My student's views on learning and teaching -- Brent Johnson #stuvoice
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
192: Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. Learn how she uses this tool. www.coolcatteacher.com/e192 FlexPath – only ...
191: Amazing Grace Adkins - my 89 year old learning lab director and the most amazing woman I know
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mrs. Grace Adkins is a hero, mentor, and teacher to many. With a 56-year generation-spanning career as an educator, Mrs. Adkins approaches her 90th bi...
190: Global Education Conference 2017 with Lucy Gray and Steve Hargadon
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Gray and Steve Hargadon, Global Education Conference co-chairs, talk about the Global Education Conference 2017 that runs from November 13-16. Go...
189: Different Schools for a Different World
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott McLeod, co-author of Different Schools for a Different World, has a frank conversation about the change that needs to happen, how long it wi...
188: Blowing up the Curriculum with the Learning Journey Model
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Engstrom shares a personalized model for learning that he calls the "Learning Journey Model." After students accomplish a core competency, they p...
187: Hyperdocs: How to's and Tips for Teachers
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Scumpieru, 10th-grade Literature Teacher, gives us a crash course in Hyperdocs. She shares lesson plans, ideas, and tips for getting started quic...
186: 10 Keys to Purpose Driven Learning
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Matera @mrmatera, author of Explore Like a Pirate, talks about Purpose Driven Learning in the classroom. www.coolcatteacher.com/e186 Got 5 mi...
185: 5 Reasons to Try a Whole Novel Approach in Your Classroom
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Sacks, author of Whole Novels for the Whole Class, shares five reasons to try a whole novel approach. She also explains how this approach works ...
184: How to Build Great Teachers
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Brown talks about practical things we can do to help build grade teachers. From best practices to policy, Dan shares what works (and some of what ...
183: Grit in the Classroom
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Laila Sanguras, author of Grit in the Classroom, defines grit, shares the misinformation about grit, and talks about developing it in our students. ww...
182 Computer Science Teaching Tips with Alfred Thompson
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alfred Thompson talks about the trends in teaching Computer Science. Topics include: How to get kids moving as you teach programming What happens whe...
181: Shattering Perfect Teacher Myths
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Hogan shatters myths about teaching. Empower yourself as a teacher with the knowledge you do not have to be perfect. Learn how to build collegia...
180: 5 Ways to Be an Unforgettable Teacher
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Poole shares five ways to be an unforgettable teacher. He also gives us links to some free cards he shares with students and parents and more. w...
179: Why Teachers Should Talk About Teaching
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Rademacher, author of It Won't Be Easy: An Exceedingly Honest (and slightly unprofessional) Book About Teaching, shares why teachers should tell t...
178: Secrets of Great District Leadership
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Superintendent Randy Ziegenfuss talks about secrets of transformational district leadership. Encouraging innovation. The role of principals. The mista...
177: 7 Global Project Ideas from a Leading 3rd Grade Classroom
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vickie Morgado from Canada has her third graders connecting with the world! Learn about global Kahoots, how she tweets with her class and more global ...
176: Include Every Child in your Classroom
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Get inspired to include every child as fourth-grade teacher, Kelly Malloy shares us how she focuses on children. So many teachers struggle to get resu...
175 5 Ways to Help Numbers Come Alive
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rebecca Klemm @numbersalive shares how to help numbers come alive for all ages. From toddler to teenager to PhD, Rebecca informs us about the buil...
174 Finding Passion and Purpose: Barbara Bray
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Bray talks about personalizing learning in the classroom. She teaches us strategies and helps us think about how to make our classrooms better...
173 A Teenage Bullying Story
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Beeghley @the-geeky_girl has been called by a US Senator to tell her story as part of anti-bullying legislation. Hear her story and advice to te...
172 K-6 Educational Music Videos: Selecting the Right Videos for Learning
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna and Matt Pace write videos on a popular YouTube channel, Hopscotch. Joanna is an elementary teacher and Matt is a songwriter from Las Vegas. T...
171 Purpose-Full Education #MotivationMonday
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amy Fast, author of It's the Mission, Not the Mandates, talks about how to regain the purpose of education in schools. From making your school mis...
170 5 Ways to Add Morning Meetings to Special Ed Classrooms
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Felicia Durden shares methods behind having a powerful morning meeting in special education classrooms. From routine to celebrations, we talk abou...
169 Bullying and Cyberbullying: The Things You Need to Know
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Collier helps us understand the statistics on bullying and cyberbullying. We talk about targets, those who bully and how to respond when helping ...
168 Making Google Masters for Kids of All Ages
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Ann Yonker helped start the #MiniGoogleMasters movement in her school in K-3rd grade, demonstrating littles can be tech savvy too! Now having move...
167 6 Tech Treasures for Special Ed Teachers (K-6) #edtech #spedchat
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Special ed teacher Melissa Mann shares six of her favorite edtech tools for the special education classroom. From collecting data to parent communicat...
166 How to Make Your Teaching Something Special #SomethingSpecialEDU
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rushton Hurley, author of Making Your Teaching Something Special: 50 Ways to Become a Better Teacher, gives us ideas to build rapport, review for test...
165: 5 Things That Happen When We empower Students
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Juliani, author of Empower: What Happens When Students Own Their Learning talks about the empowerment of students. How teachers can be the "guide o...
#164 Leading Project Based Learning
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Murphy, the co-author of Hacking Project Based Learning, talks about leading project-based learning. She discusses principal-teacher relationship...
#163 Inventionland: A Transformational Design Course
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Curriculum Specialist Mandi Figlioli is excited about her school's adoption of the Inventionland design and protoyping course. Mandi talks about how t...
#162 Minecraft in the classroom
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Geargardt, uses Minecraft EDU to teach students lessons as he works with cross-disciplinary teaching. He'll share a science lesson how he had stu...
#161 Motivating Ourselves to a More Epic Classroom
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Muir crafts his classroom around a story. He uses the "hero's journey" to make his classroom more epic. Enjoy! www.coolcatteacher.com/e161 Spo...
#160 5 Ways to Integrate Mindfulness into the Classroom
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher Beth Maloney helps students set goals for behavior and other techniques that improve Social Emotional Learning and student success. Learn 5 ti...
#159 What Great Teachers Do
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Global Teacher Prize finalist Joe Fatheree talks about what great teachers do. He shares his observations and also his hopes for improving the profess...
#158 Research Schools: What Are They and How Do They Work?
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Marvel talks about research schools. Modeled like a "teaching hospital" - these schools have researchers and educators working hand-in-hand. Lea...
#157 Top Tech Tools for Kids Who Struggle to Read and Write #spedchat
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brian Friedlander discusses the top tech tools for kids who struggle to read and write. From voice dictation to word suggestion and more, this pod...
#156 Leadership, Vision & Problem Solving in Education #MondayMotivation
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Superintendent Dr. Baron Davis talks about involving the community, solving problems, handling stress, and casting a vision. www.coolcatteacher.com...
#155 5 Ways to Flip Your Classroom
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Keith "Hip" Hughes has a massive following on his YouTube channel http://youtube.com/hiphughes. Today, he shares his technique for flipping the classr...
#154 Not "Just" a teacher
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Briana Hodges @edutechtastic shares her story of finding her voice and how a mentor (Carl Hooker) encouraged her to speak and be more. You'll never ...
#153 Integrating the Arts into EVERY Subject
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The graphic, performing, and theater arts are powerful allies for math, writing, and every subject you teach. As 2007 State Teacher of the Year in Rho...
#152 Classroom Videos: How-to Tips and Tricks
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Simply put, Tim Betts @mrbettsclass rocks YouTube history. As a certified YouTube educational channel, he's one of those that history teachers will lo...
151 Unleashing the Potential of Every Child #MondayMotivation
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Loud @loudlearning dropped out of high school because he didn't connect with his teachers. Somehow, he connected with books though and became a hi...
#150 5 Ways to Be a Better MakerEd Educator (on a Budget)
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jackie Gerstein @jackiegerstein gives practical advice for schools with low-budgets who want to make and create. You don't have to have expensive...
#149 Encouraging independent readers without being overwhelmed
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Meredith Ogden helps us understand strategies for guiding independent readers. www.coolcatteacher.com/e149 Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10...
#148 Transforming Writing Programs for Growth and Engagement
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Whitaker, creator of Mighty Writers in Philadelphia, talks about the techniques he uses to get kids excited about writing. Over 2,500 students in ...
#147 Helping Autistic Students Travel by Making Books #spedchat
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Bigham @2014ortoy has created a way to use books to help special needs and young children prepare to go to new places. Learn about this techniqu...
#146 Get Motivated to Do PBL Right #MotivationMonday
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Cooper, the co-author of Hacking PBL, helps us get motivated to think about project based learning differently. www.coolcatteacher.com/e146 Spons...
#145 5 Ideas for Technology Stations
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. These apps will wor...
#144 How to Be a Better Instructional Coach
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jamey Everett @everetteach shares tips on being a better instructional coach based on her wildly popular ISTE 2017 session. We can build trust, be hel...
Helping Kids Recover from the Trauma of a Storm (Season 2 Special Episode)
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Steven Berkowitz, child trauma psychologist, teaches us how to help children and families after the trauma of a storm. This special episode is lon...
#143 Safely Involve Students in School Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Callihan's @hcallihan students help with their Facebook and Twitter using some technology tools. Students can have a voice and you can safely ...
#142 Kindergarteners and Chromebooks - Yes #Gafe4littles works
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kindergarten Teacher Christine Pinto @pintobeanz11 has rocked our thinking about Google Apps and kids. No one told her it couldn't be done, so she's d...
#141 I wish my teacher knew: The ONe Question that Can Change Everything
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Schwartz @kylemschwartz asked a question of her students that went viral. Learn the story and the lesson plan that will help you build bridges wi...
#140 5 Ways to Amp Up STEAM Learning
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Maurer @coffeechugbooks gives us five ways to improve STEAM education for kids. With high-energy examples and tips, improve STEAM at your school...
#139 Thinking PBL with the Buck Institute
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rody Boonchouy @rodyboo from the Buck Institute talks about effective project based learning. With a powerful metaphor explaining the difference betwe...
#138 What's Hot in 2nd Grade with #2ndchat moderator Carol McLaughlin
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Carole McLaughlin @missmac100 second grade teacher from Alabama and #2ndchat moderator talks about the global trends in second grade. From Project bas...
#137 Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. With insights on everything from Minecraft, to digital ...
#136 LEAD Like a Pirate: Make Schools Amazing for Everyone (Even Teachers!)
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shelley Burgess @burgess_shelley helps us understand the leadership role we all play. And while we want to do what is best for students, how teachers ...
#135 5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kecia Ray @keciaray former president of ISTE helps us understand five transformative practices that help teachers become superheroes. If you don't "ge...
#134 Thinking Routines in the Classroom
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr uses thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard's Project Zero, she is applying and using the methods...
#133 Using Marvel Comics to Teach Government Regulation
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Stern @stern_history uses Marvel's "Civil War" to teach Government Regulation. The test scores show it is working. Understand how a teacher can u...
#132 Teachers Teaching Refugee Children via Skype with Koen Timmers
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Koen Timmers @zelfstudie is a teacher in Belgium. He has founded the Kakuma project where teachers are helping teach in refugee camp via Skype. In tod...
#131 The Power of the Plant in Schools with Stephen Ritz
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Ritz @StephenRitz grows 50,000 pounds of vegetables in the Bronx. As founder of the Green Bronx Machine, his students grow plants while learni...
#130 5 Ways to Help At Risk Children Succeed
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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, Bas...