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May 9, 2017
How to Use Google Keep in the Classroom
A conversation with Crystal Koenig on episode 72 of the 10-Minute Teacher
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Today Crystal Koenig talks about Google Keep. She uses it to organize her students, clubs, and so many things. She’ll share her tips and tricks and even when she decides to use Evernote instead. Learn all about this tool that has educators talking (especially those with Chromebooks.)
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May 8, 2017
Tribute to Matthew Hilliard
Read on annual dedication day on May 8, 2017 - Westwood Schools
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Difficult things happen in schools. During this past school year, my school, Westwood, has lost some family members including one of my former students from the class of 2014, Matthew Hilliard. I read this today at the annual dedication. His Mom, Rhonda, gave me permission to share it online as many of our family and friends have asked for a copy. I h...5 Ways to Energize Yourself for Great Teaching Every Day #MondayMotivation
A conversation with Mark Eichenlaub in episode 71 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Today Mark Eichenlaub @MarkWEichenlaub talk about taking care of a very important person in your classroom – YOU! We’ll talk about everything from lunchroom food to considering your own energy. I needed this conversation!
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May 5, 2017
5 Simple Ways to Improve Physical Education w/ #Edtech
Jarrod Robinson, the PE Geek, shares on episode 70 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Today Jarrod Robinson @mrrobbo gives us the apps, tools, and mindset to rock physical education class. This conversation is so much fun and will give PE teachers and coaches lots of ideas for using technology to improve sports performance and get fit.
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May 4, 2017
Helping Kids Who Hate Math Learn It
Dan Meyer talks math on episode #69 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Today Dan Meyer @ddmeyer gives us tips and advice for helping kids who hate math learn to love it. He explains the 3-Act method of teaching.
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May 3, 2017
Wonderful Word Problem Breakthroughs
A conversation with Kitty Tripp on episode 68 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Today Kitty Tripp @kitty_tripp shares a breakthrough she’s had with helping her students solve word problems. Teach them to become a director! If you’re preparing students to take a test or just teaching math, this is a fascinating method for teaching.
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May 2, 2017
Game Based Learning and Twine
A conversation with Dr. Matthew Farber in episode 67 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Today Dr. Matthew Farber @matthewfarber talks about game-based learning in his classroom and a new tool he loves: Twine. We’re also hosting a giveaway contest of his new book Gamify Your Classroom – Revised Edition.
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Listen Now Stream by clicking here. Click here to get the PDF copy of the transcript or scroll...May 1, 2017
How to Make it to the End of the School Year [Audio Version]
Episode 66 of the 10-Minute Teacher- An Audio Blog Post
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Today I share a post I wrote several years ago that tends to be shared like crazy this time of year. I hope it encourages you to finish well. Here’s the link to the original blog post: http://www.coolcatteacher.com/how-to-make-it-to-the-end-of-the-school-year/ if you want to read it instead of listening to it.
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April 28, 2017
5 Mistakes that Schools Do That Hurt Standardized Test Scores
A conversation with Dr. Brad Johnson on episode #65 of the 10-Minute Teacher
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Today Dr. Brad Johnson @drbradjohnson talks about the mistakes schools make that hurt their standardized test scores. You might be surprised that sometimes the things schools do may have the opposite impact of what they intend. Consider this feedback as you prepare to administer testing this spring.
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April 27, 2017
Fast Problem Solving and Innovation with #HackLearning
A conversation with Mark Barnes on episode 64 of the 10-minute Teacher Podcast
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Today Mark Barnes @markbarnes19 discusses a popular method of problem solving: Hack Learning. Instead of a 5 year plan, this model helps educators improve on a daily and more short term basis. He gives examples of how educators are hacking (and improving) meetings and more. Let’s Hack Learning!
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