

10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
Vicki Davis
A teacher podcast for busy educators—about 10 minutes, every week. Stay current on artificial intelligence in education (plain English), edtech, and what matters in the classroom: culture, instruction, assessment, digital health and wellness, and more. Simple ideas you can use right away.
Hosted by AP Computer Science teacher Vicki Davis (Cool Cat Teacher)—author and longtime edtech blogger—this teaching podcast features best-selling teachers, researchers, and in-the-classroom administrators sharing practical strategies that connect with today's students.
Follow the 10 Minute Teacher—the podcast for teachers and school leaders—for weekly, classroom-ready tips.
Show notes & resources: https://coolcatteacher.com/podcast
Hosted by AP Computer Science teacher Vicki Davis (Cool Cat Teacher)—author and longtime edtech blogger—this teaching podcast features best-selling teachers, researchers, and in-the-classroom administrators sharing practical strategies that connect with today's students.
Follow the 10 Minute Teacher—the podcast for teachers and school leaders—for weekly, classroom-ready tips.
Show notes & resources: https://coolcatteacher.com/podcast
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Dec 13, 2017 • 11min
Helping Autistic Students Travel by Making Books - encore episode #13 of 2017 of the 10-minute teacher
Autistic children can struggle with unfamiliar places. However, one teacher of the year has found a way to help improve traveling experiences for autistic children and their families. Brett Bigham has created a way to use books to help special needs and young children prepare to go to new places. Learn about this technique and how to help children travel who may have fears. You can even make books for kids (or some older students might be able to as well.) What a life-changing concept! Ability books for those with special needs. www.coolcatteacher.com/e208

Dec 12, 2017 • 13min
What Great Teachers Do - Encore episode - #14 of 2017 of the 10-Minute Teacher
Global Teacher Prize finalist Joe Fatheree talks about what great teachers do. He shares his observations and also his hopes for improving the profession. www.coolcatteacher.com/e207 Check out the free resource: "Goodbye Teacher Tired: 5 Days to Doing Fewer Things Better" from Angela Watson. Save time. Teach better.

Dec 11, 2017 • 11min
5 Ways to Help At Risk Children Succeed (e206): Encore Episode Best of 2017
Today Basil Marin @basil_marin takes us on a journey to help at risk children with these five steps. From the inspiring books to the essential mindsets, Basil will help us reach at risk kids because he speaks from experience. This episode is a special encore episode and #15 of the 2017 year for #10MT. www.coolcatteacher.com/e206 Today's sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download Metaverse today.

Dec 8, 2017 • 13min
5 Lies I used to Believe About Teaching But I Don't Anymore (e205)
When I first started teaching, I used to believe some things about the profession that I just don't believe anymore. In today's final episode of season 2, I reflect on those lies and how I've grown in my practice. www.coolcatteacher.com/e205 Today's sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download Metaverse today.

Dec 7, 2017 • 12min
Virtual Reality (VR) as a new educational paradigm (e204)
Several virtual reality options are available for classrooms. Today's guest, Enrique Cachafeiro talks about the hardware, software options, and future of virtual reality. He also discusses how educators can join the innovators who are crafting and exploring this new education paradigm today. If you're interested in VR, today's show is a must listen. www.coolcatteacher.com/e204 Today's sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download Metaverse today.

Dec 6, 2017 • 11min
Teaching History with Simulations and Game Based Learning (e203)
History teacher David Harms uses simulations to teach history. Whether it is World War 1, 2, the Cold War or the American Civil War, learn how these immersive "games" teach history much more deeply than most textbooks. www.coolcatteacher.com/e203 Today's sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download Metaverse today.

Dec 5, 2017 • 9min
7 Things to Know About Coding in the Early Childhood Classroom with Dr. Marina Umaschi Bers from Tufts University (e202)
Today, Dr. Marina Umashchi Bers from Tufts University discusses her research findings about what works (and doesn't) with young children in the classroom. You'll get creative ideas for hands-on programming that works for early childhood. www.coolcatteacher.com/e202 Today's sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download Metaverse today.

Dec 4, 2017 • 13min
How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson (e201)
Teachers don't have to be experts or "geeks" to use coding to improve literacy, use higher order thinking skills, and excite students in their classrooms. Elementary and primary students can learn to code. For Hour of Code week this week, learn how you can go past the Hour of Code and use coding all year long! www.coolcatteacher.com/e201 Today's sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download Metaverse today.

Dec 1, 2017 • 10min
How to Be a Change Leader in Your School (e200)
We can be change leaders and help our school improve and grow. Rebecca Wattleworth gives us tips to be a change leader no matter what school we're working in right now. www.coolcatteacher.com/e200 Today's Sponsor: Bloomz is the tool I chose for parent/teacher communication. To find out why, read www.coolcatteacher.com/bloomz or go to bloomz.com to get started setting up your school or classroom now! December and January are great months to roll out Bloomz with your parents, so you can start 2018 strong.

Nov 30, 2017 • 13min
199: 7 Secrets to have a Better Thanks-Living All Year Long
You can have a more thankful, joyful year all of the time. In today's show, I share seven secrets to live a more joyful, thankful life all year long. www.coolcatteacher.com/e199 Today's Sponsor: Bloomz is the tool I chose for parent/teacher communication. To find out why, read www.coolcatteacher.com/bloomz or go to bloomz.com to get started setting up your school or classroom now! December and January are great months to roll out Bloomz with your parents, so you can start 2018 strong.


