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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Five inspiring thoughts for classroom teachers including research, inspirational stories, and thoughts from the real world classroom. Sponsor:  Read my review of the Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset at www.coolcatteacher.com/vr and learn how to enter to win a STEAM Lab Makeover from Acer and Microsoft, who are giving away 10 Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headsets and 10 Acer Aspire 7 laptops. Learn how at coolcatteacher.com/vr , and see the virtual reality video I shot using my Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset. Listen to the Show Listen to the show on  iTunes  or  Stitcher Stream by clicking here . Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will b...

John Stevens on episode 349 of the 10-Minute Teacher Show From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter John Stevens talks about a method of lesson planning to help teachers “serve up” more exciting lessons to students. Sponsor:  Read my review of the Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset at www.coolcatteacher.com/vr and learn how to enter to win a STEAM Lab Makeover from Acer and Microsoft, who are giving away 10 Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headsets and 10 Acer Aspire 7 laptops. Learn how at coolcatteacher.com/vr , and see the virtual reality video I shot using my Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset. Listen to the Show Listen to the show on  iTunes  or  Stitcher Stream by clicking here . Bio as Submitted John is an instructional math and technology coach in Southern California, supporting teachers who want to take more risks and promote curiosity. Whether it is a conversation around his books ( The Classroom Chef , T...

Katie Bradford and Brett Miller in Episode 348 of the 10-minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Kate Bradford and Brett Miller share their secrets for student-driven Hyperdocs. Taken from their popular ISTE 2018 session , learn about the next evolution of Hyperdocs and how they’re being used in the classroom. Sponsor:  Read my review of the Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset at www.coolcatteacher.com/vr and learn how to enter to win a STEAM Lab Makeover from Acer and Microsoft, who are giving away 10 Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headsets and 10 Acer Aspire 7 laptops. Learn how at coolcatteacher.com/vr , and see the virtual reality video I shot using my Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset.   Listen to the Show Listen to the show on  iTunes  or  Stitcher Stream by clicking here . Bio as Submitted See their presentation:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DLvDIxwmXJOZRG9...

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Michael Furdyk from Taking IT Global talks about some global initiatives to help students understand indigenous peoples and develop empathy including Whose Land . Listen to the Show Listen to the show on  iTunes  or  Stitcher Stream by clicking here . Michael Furdyk’s Bio as Submitted Michael Furdyk is the Co-founder of TakingITGlobal ( www.tigweb.org ), which provides innovative global education programs that empower youth to understand and act on the world’s greatest challenges. TIG was awarded the 2013 Intercultural Innovation Award by BMW and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. In the past, he turned his interest in technology into several successful online companies, including MyDesktop.com, which sold to Internet.com in 1999. In 2008, he was named by Contribute Magazine as one of 10 Tech Revolutionaries Redefining the Power and Face of Philanthropy. Michael @ mfu...

Todd Nesloney and Travis Crowder on Episode 346 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Todd Nelsoney and Travis Crowder talk about some of the ideas to get kids excited about reading and writing from their book “Sparks in the Dark.” We can motivate and excite kids about reading and writing. Listen to the Show Listen to the show on  iTunes  or  Stitcher Stream by clicking here . Bios as Submitted Travis Crowder Travis Crowder @ teachermantrav is a 7th grade English and social studies teacher in North Carolina. He is a voracious reader and writer and loves helping students develop a passion for reading and writing. He is a co-author of Sparks in the Dark , written with Todd Nesloney. www.teachermantrav.com  Todd Nesloney Todd Nesloney @ TechNinjaTodd is the Elementary Principal at Webb Elementary in Navasota, Texas. He is a White House Champion of Change and the Bammy Awa...

Evan Mosier on Episode 345 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Evan Mosier from Iowa teaches us some awesome Googley ideas to start our school year with excitement and creativity. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses Donor’s Choose.  From now until September 28, Advancement Courses, an online provider of professional development for K-12 teachers, is donating 10% of their sales to funding DonorChoose.org projects. Go to  advancementcourses.com/give  to submit your project today. Get a discount off your PD.  AND, if you are in need of PD, 10-Minute Teacher listeners get 20% off any online courses with code COOL20 . With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. So, go to  advancementcourses.com/coolcat  to learn more and use the coupon code COOL20. Listen to...

Episode 344 with Jody Green and Dr. Tim Green From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Jody Green and Dr. Tim Greene talk about taking teaching to the next level with #supermuch. We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses Donor’s Choose.  From now until September 28, Advancement Courses, an online provider of professional development for K-12 teachers, is donating 10% of their sales to funding DonorChoose.org projects. Go to  advancementcourses.com/give  to submit your project today. Get a discount off your PD.  AND, if you are in need of PD, 10-Minute Teacher listeners get 20% off any online courses with code COOL20 . With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. So, go to  advanceme...

Episode 343 with Faith Marie Brody From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Classroom teacher Faith Maria Brody talks about how she inspires a love of writing in her fifth graders. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses Donor’s Choose.  From now until September 28, Advancement Courses, an online provider of professional development for K-12 teachers, is donating 10% of their sales to funding DonorChoose.org projects. Go to  advancementcourses.com/give  to submit your project today. Get a discount off your PD.  AND, if you are in need of PD, 10-Minute Teacher listeners get 20% off any online courses with code COOL20 . With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. So, go to  advancementcourses.com/coolcat  to learn more and use the coupon code COOL20. Listen to the show on  iTunes  or...

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality are terms being thrown around in technology circles. But what do the mean? How are they being used in the classroom? Jaime Donally talks about these technologies in simple language and helps us understand the classroom applications of them. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses Donor’s Choose.  From now until September 28, Advancement Courses, an online provider of professional development for K-12 teachers, is donating 10% of their sales to funding DonorChoose.org projects. Go to  advancementcourses.com/give  to submit your project today. Get a discount off your PD.  AND, if you are in need of PD, 10-Minute Teacher listeners get 20% off any online courses with code COOL20 . With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $3...