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January 2, 2018
Make Time Count By Understanding the 2 Forms of Time
Day 2 of 80 Days of Excellence
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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The most significant thing that has happened to me over the past ten years is how I’ve learned look at using time. Yesterday, as I sat on the couch at Dad’s birthday party yesterday talking to a dear friend, Cara. She is a bit younger than me, however, is grappling with getting older. As I shared this with her, it resonated. So, I thought as I pursue this 80 days of excellence, it is...
8 Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018
Steve Dembo on episode 222 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Sometimes the best tools have been around awhile. Steve Dembo @teach42 talks about the tried and true tools that teachers should still use.
January 1, 2018
4 Tips for Setting Goals in 2018 (and 80 days of Excellence Intro)
Day 1 of 80 Days of Excellence
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I’ve been one of those people who crafted this articulate, well-planned giga-goals that never happened. In the last three years, I’ve learned several things about setting goals that are transformative and move life forward.
What To Do When Students Come to You Unprepared and Other Reflections
Reflect, Reset, Refocus and Reach in 2018 with Patrick Holt on episode 200 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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As Thomas Paine recommends we must “smile in trouble, gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection.” In today’s show we discuss how teachers should respond when students come to us unprepared and other reflections on teaching with International Educator Patrick Holt. Start the new year by refle...
December 29, 2017
What helps kids really learn
Andrew Stadel on episode 220 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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How do kids learn and remember? Teacher Andrew Stadel, @mr_stadel founder of the popular site estimation180.com, talks about this pursuit of learning in the classroom. This topic is his summer research topic. As you ponder the classroom, look at what you’ll research to become a better teacher.
December 28, 2017
5 Ways to Connect with Your Students Over the Break
Connie Hamilton on episode 219 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Today Connie Hamilton @conniehamilton gives us five ways to connect with our students over the break. This is the number two episode of 2017. Listen to it now and plan ahead for by picking one or more of these ideas.
December 27, 2017
5 Mistakes Teachers Make the First Week of School and How to Fix Them
Linda Kardamis on episode 218 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Linda Kardamis @LindaKardamis shares five mistakes teachers make the first week of school. Remember that January is a fantastic time to “reboot.” So, if you made one of these mistakes, work to start over and correct those mistakes. This is the number three episode of 2017.
December 26, 2017
Google Classroom Top New Features to Learn with Alice Keeler
Alice Keeler on episode 217 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Today Alice Keeler @alicekeeler shares the must-try new features of Google Classroom. She also teaches us how we can learn Google Classroom features and hacks even when we don’t have students. A must listen for people using Chromebooks or Google Classroom. This was originally aired over the summer but mentions many features tha...
December 25, 2017
5 Easy Brain Breaks to Do In Class
Rob Donatelli on episode 216 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Want to help students learn and be more refreshed? Students need breaks too. That is why brain breaks are becoming so popular. Teacher Rob Donatelli @DTown_MrD talks about the brain breaks phenomenon. Then, Rob gives teachers five ideas he uses in his classroom for brain breaks. Take a brain break today!
December 22, 2017
Get Motivated To Do Project-Based Learning Right
Ross Cooper on episode 215 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Ross Cooper, co-author of Hacking PBL, helps us get motivated to think about project-based learning differently.
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