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March 6, 2019
What This Writing Expert Learned That Will Make You a Better Teacher
Angela Stockman on episode 454 of the 10-Minute Teacher
Angela Stockman has been spending time with students as she teaches them to improve and enjoy their writing. She’s learned some remarkable things that she shares on this show.
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March 5, 2019
Why Teaching Languages Is Actually Very Important
Diego Ojeda on episode 453 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
Diego Ojeda talks about why languages are still so important in today’s world. He also advocates for why we all need to learn multiple languages.
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March 4, 2019
How to Use Augmented Reality in Language and Literature Classes
TW Williamson on Episode 452 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
TW Williamson, an educator in Taiwan, shares how he is helping literature and language teachers use augmented reality (AR) in their classrooms. Travel to the leading edge of this new technology in ways any literature teacher can use.
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Listen to the ShowListen to the show on iTunes or StitcherStream by clicking here.Previous Episode with TW Williamson#49 5 Ways to Connect Your Classroom
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March 3, 2019
The Warning: My Thoughts on What We Can Learn from “Momo”
episode 451 of the 10-Minute Teacher
The Momo scam/hoax/threat has inspired some thoughts about what we should learn so we can prevent such a time-wasting but hurtful thing from spreading again in the future.
This is an opinion by Vicki Davis, classroom teacher and host and does not represent the views of any sponsors, her school, or any other organization. All opinions are her own.
March 1, 2019
5 Ways to Teach with Art
Nicola Giardina, author of The More We Look, the Deeper It Gets: Transforming the Curriculum Through Art shares five ways we can incorporate art into our teaching.
[image error] [image error] Listen to the show on iTunes or StitcherStream by clicking here.Resources:Art 21: https://art21.orgThe Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.orgMoMA Learning: https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/My website: https://nicolagiardina.com/#resourcesNicola Giardina’s Bio as Submitted[image error]
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February 27, 2019
Why Playful Learning Is So Important in the Classroom and the Real World
David Gann on episode 449 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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David Gann, Professor of Innovation and Technology Management, shares what his research has shown about playful learning in the business world and classroom. This is a great show for those who think “play” is a bad word and to realize that play is applicable at all levels of success. He is author of “The Playful Entrepreneur: How to Play and Adapt in Uncertai...
February 26, 2019
How to Design the Classroom for Effective Education with Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen aka the Tech Rabbi on episode 448 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Michael Cohen, aka the Tech Rabbi, and author of Education by Design talks about classroom design. We should design the classroom environment for learning.
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February 25, 2019
Empatico: A Breakthrough Way to Promote Empathy (And It’s Free)
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Empatico is a free platform, targeted to students aged 7-11, that helps classrooms connect in powerful ways. I’ve been collaborating globally since 2006 and have created more than 30 global collaborative projects in that time, co-winning the ISTE Online learning award with that first project in 2006. As I look for opportunities to collaborate, I look for simple, easy ways. If you teach children in the 7- to 11-year-...
How to Use Alexa Devices in the Classroom
Dr. Brian S. Friedlander talks about Amazon Alexa on Episode 447 of the 10-Minute Teacher
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Dr. Brian S. Friedlander talks about the Amazon Alexa devices and why so many teachers are excited about them.
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February 24, 2019
Reclaiming Your Calling #MotivationMonday with Brad Gustafson
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Principal Brad Gustafson, author of Reclaiming Our Calling: Hold on to the Heart, Mind, and Hope of Education, inspires us to find our reason for teaching and being an educator again. If you’re struggling, this is an inspiring show that you’ll want to listen to. You’ll also want to think about your “big three” of character traits for your school, team, or classroom.[image error]
