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June 4, 2018
Motivating Struggling Learners in Summer School and in Class Everyday
Barbara Blackburn on episode 326 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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So many kids struggle, especially in summer school. Popular author, Dr. Barbara Blackburn, gives us some tips to start summer school or any school year in a way to help struggling learners set goals. This must-listen episode will give you ideas for having a great summer as well.
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June 3, 2018
5 Ways to Overcome Cognitive Overload
Dr. Todd Finley on episode 325 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Cognitive overload happens to students and teachers. Often looking like ADHD, cognitive overload can happen for a variety of reasons including challenges to your working memory. Todd Finley some ways to help your students and yourself when you struggle with cognitive overload.
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Ditch the Clips in Kindergarten (And Here’s What to Do Instead) #ditchtheclips
Elizabeth Merce on episode 321 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Moving clips in kindergarten can not only embarrass children but can cause privacy concerns. There are alternatives! Kindergarten teacher, Elizabeth Merce, urges teachers to “ditch the clips” and shares what you can do instead.
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May 30, 2018
Using the Real World Classrooms Model When Teaching Finance
Brian Bean on episode 323 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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The Real-World Classroom model of teaching finance is part simulation part game. Invented by Brian Bean, this model of teaching is transforming Texas classrooms and beyond.
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May 29, 2018
Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides
Kasey Bell on episode 322 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Kasey Bell teaches us eight great ways to use Google Slides. From stop motion to video controls and cool add-ins for formative assessment and graphics, learn about this Swiss Army Knife of Google tools – Google Slides.
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May 28, 2018
A first year teacher shares elements of an awesome mentoring experience
Lindsay George on episode 321 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Helping first-year teachers learn and grow is a challenge facing education systems worldwide. Today we take a peek into the second part of a 2 part series highlighting the relationship between Lindsay George and Stephanie Goldman. Not only do they use Google Docs to plan, but they have a positive personal relationship. It isn’t just luck — this is pers...
May 25, 2018
Math Teacher: 5 Principles of the Modern Mathematics Classroom
Gerald Aungst on episode 320 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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The 5 C’s of the awesome math classroom are conjecture, communication, collaboration, chaos (listen to the show and don’t be afraid), and celebration according to 25-year educator Gerald Aungst. Gerald is author of Five Principles of the Modern Mathematics Classroom and gives us an overview of what makes an incredible math classroom.
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May 24, 2018
District Leadership: Teacher-Driven Curriculum Design
Dr. Steven Weber on episode 319 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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More than 60 teachers in Dr. Steven Weber’s district helped write their math curriculum. Now, they are excited. Learn how this process not only helps develop curriculum, it also develops teacher leaders and promotes the important conversations that need to happen.
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May 23, 2018
Literature Performance Odyssey with Drama and Student Leadership
Marynn Dause on episode 318 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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They only had a 2 weeks to teach the entire Odyssey. So, teacher Marynn Dause met with her students. They decided to follow the pattern of Homer and become storytelling bards themselves with powerful results. Marynn shares this innovative approach to teaching the Odyssey invented by her students along with their advice for using this method in your clas...
May 22, 2018
Hyperdocs Literacy Task Boards and Flipgrid Reading Circles
Laura Dennis on episode 317 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Hyperdocs literacy task boards and Flipgrid are two favorite tools of Laura Dennis, third grade teacher. Learn more about how Laura’s classroom has become more modern and simplified with these valuable tools.
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