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June 27, 2017

#iste17 trends: Google, Touch Screen Chromebooks and More

An interview with Kasey Bell in episode 107 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast

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Today Kasey Bell @shakeuplearning sits down to talk about the hot trends at ISTE 2017 including lots of Google stuff, new AR news, Google Keep, touch Screen Chromebooks, and more news.

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Published on June 27, 2017 03:30

June 26, 2017

Unified Classroom Makes a Teacher’s Life Easier #iste17 @MyPowerSchool

A conversation with Hardeep Gulati from PowerSchool in episode 106 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis

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Today Hardeep Gulati @MyPowerSchool, CEO of PowerSchool shares about the Unified Classroom in this special ISTE episode. This unique approach combines a Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), Assessment Suite, and more into one classroom that shares data and has one login for teachers an...

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Published on June 26, 2017 04:15

June 25, 2017

CoolCat Teacher’s ISTE 2017 Resources #iste17

My slide shows and resources

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis

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It is ISTE17 time. I’ll keep this post updated with current information about ISTE. Here’s my schedule.

Cool Cat Teacher’s Mega Share App Presentation
This will be at the Microsoft Partner Booth 1140 in the Exhibit Hall from 12:15 – 1 pm

Mega edtech tool Share – Vicki Davis #iste17 from Vicki Davis

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Published on June 25, 2017 20:24

June 23, 2017

TOP EPISODE: Social Emotional Learning for Special Needs with Puppets #spedchat

A season 1 encore episode

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis

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The top Wonderful Classroom Wednesday of Season 1 is… Social emotional Learning with Puppets and Special Needs! You loved this episode! Such a heartwarming story and novel idea. Puppets are a great tool to have in your toolkit, particularly with younger special needs children.

You loved the story of the child who was unlocked with puppets by teacher Karen McCallum. enjoy!

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Published on June 23, 2017 13:49

5 Ways to Participate in #ISTE17 even if you’re not there #notatiste17

A conversation with Peggy George in episode 105 of the 10-Minute Teacher

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Today Peggy George @pgeorge was one of the most photographed people last year at ISTE 2016, however – SHE WASN’T THERE. Peggy is an expert on getting the most of ISTE by attending virtually. Today, she’ll teach five tips for getting the most out of ISTE whether you’re at ISTE or riding home on the plane and wanting to see what you missed.

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Published on June 23, 2017 06:24

June 22, 2017

ISTE 2017 Schedule #iste17

Hope to see you there!

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis

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ISTE 2017 starts this weekend. If you’re going – enjoy. If you’re not — stay tuned to the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast on Friday when Peggy George talks about how to participate in all of the #notatiste17 activities. We all win when ISTE happens, so don’t feel left out. PowerSchool is sponsoring some podcast episodes and work at ISTE. Thank you, PowerSchool!

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Published on June 22, 2017 12:03

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of #iste17

A conversation with Terry Freedman in episode 104 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis

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Today Terry Freedman @terryfreedman author of Education Conferences: Teachers’ Guide to Getting the Most out of Education Conferences talks about how to get the most out of ISTE 2017 or any conference you attend.

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Published on June 22, 2017 07:07

June 21, 2017

Blended Learning Hype or Taking Us to New Heights?

A global search for education blog post

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No, blended learning is NOT hype, at least not in my experience. However, I will say that I have seen people say that they are blending learning when it is not blended learning at all. I have interviewed a thought leader from the Christensen Institute about the eight types of blended learning, shared my five essential, effective blended learning best practices, have given a...

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Published on June 21, 2017 08:55

June 20, 2017

BEST OF SEASON 1: iPads in Kindergarten

The top #edtech tool Tuesday of season 1 with Caitlin Arakawa

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Today, we unveil the top edtech tool Tuesday of season 1 of the 10-minute Teacher Podcast. Caitlin Arakawa tops the list with her show about how she uses iPads in Kindergarten.

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Published on June 20, 2017 03:00

June 19, 2017

TOP EPISODE Of Season 1: Jim Forde, “You’re the Teacher”

Encore Episode 101: The Best of Season 1

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Jim Forde’s episode, “You’re the Teacher” is the top episode of Season 1 of the 10 minute teacher. Kip, my producer, has remastered and “turned it up” so you can rock out to an inspirational message and song.

This week, we’ll be airing 3 encore episodes of the best of Season 1. Thursday and Friday, we’ll air some special ISTE episodes. Then, in July, we’ll take a short brea...

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Published on June 19, 2017 03:26