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December 11, 2017
5 Ways to Help At Risk Children Succeed
Basil Marin on episode 206 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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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. We are counting the top episodes of 2017. This episode with Basil Marin is the #15 top episode of the ye...
December 8, 2017
5 Lies I Used to Believe About Teaching But I Don’t Anymore
Vicki Davis on episode 205 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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When I first started teaching, I used to believe some things about the profession that I just don’t believe any more. In today’s final episode of season 2, I reflect on those lies and how I’ve grown in my practice. I hope it helps starts some conversation about what matters in the classroom. How about you? Do you have any lies about teaching you used to b...
December 7, 2017
Metaverse for Augmented Reality: Program and Breakout in Augmented Reality
A sponsored review of a tool I'm using to teach programming
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Augmented reality is here. Finally! When Google Docs came out, I stopped everything and let all of my classes experience it. Also, I learned about Twitter, I did the same thing. Well, several weeks ago, I stopped everything and took all of my students into Metaverse. Augmented reality is going to be huge — I think it will be even bigger than virtual reali...
Virtual Reality (VR) as a New Educational Paradigm
Enrique Cachafeiro on episode 204 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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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...
December 6, 2017
Teaching History with Simulations and Game Based Learning
Dave Harms on episode 208 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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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. We can engage and excite this generation about history. Here’s how.
Today’s sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. S...
December 5, 2017
7 Things to Know About Coding in the Early Childhood Classroom
Dr. Marina Umaschi Bers on episode 202 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Children as young as four can start coding, but not in ways you might think. 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.
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December 4, 2017
How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson
Sam Patterson on episode 201 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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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!
December 1, 2017
5 Ways to Be a Change Leader in Your School
Rebecca Wattleworth on episode 200 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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We can be change leaders and help our school improve and grow. Rebecca Wattleworth, an award-winning teacher from Illinois, talks about lessons she’s learned about being a change leader.
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 star...
November 30, 2017
7 Tips for Better Thanks Living All Year Long
Vicki Davis shares on Episode 196 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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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.
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 classroo...
November 29, 2017
4 Geeky Gifts for Teachers
Leslie Fisher on episode 198 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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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.
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 sch...
