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Andrew Stadel on episode 220 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter 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. Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, has some fantastic courses for history teachers and those wanting to learn about technology. Check out http://ift.tt/2lomeMO . Listen Now Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here . *** Enhanced Transcript What helps kids really learn? [Recording starts 0:00:00] To celebrate the end of the first season of the Ten Minute Teacher Podcast on June 16th, we’re running a giveaway. The Dash and Dot robot wonder pack from Wonder Worksh...

Connie Hamilton on episode 219 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter 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. The 40 Hour Workweek is a fantastic program with Angela Watson. Check out the program and learn more efficient ways to teach so you can work less and get more done.   Listen Now Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here . *** Enhanced Transcript 5 Ways to Hack Homework and Get Better Results [Recording starts 0:00:00] Stay tuned to the end of the show to learn how to figure out if my friend Angela Watson’s 40 Hour Workweek Club is right for you. Do you want to start next school year ahead? Well, pick one of the five ways to connect with next year’s cl...

Linda Kardamis on episode 218 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter 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. Today’s episode is sponsored by JAM.com, the perfect last minute holiday gift for your kids or grandkids. The creative courses at Jam.com are project-based, creative and FUN. Use the code COOLCAT50 to get $50 off your course. And remember that you can sign up for a 14 day FREE trial of any course with your child aged 7-16. Drawing. Minecraft. Legos. And more! Use the code COOLCAT50 for $50 off the cost of the course. Listen Now Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here . *** Enhanced Transcript 5 Mi...

Alice Keeler on episode 217 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter 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 that many people haven’t tried yet. If you’re into Google, take a look at the 100+ Google Resources for Classrooms . Listen Now Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here . *** Enhanced Transcript Transcript for this episode   [Recording starts 0:00:00] The Ten-minute Teacher podcast with Vicki Davis. Every weekday you’ll learn powerful practical ways to be a more remarkable teacher today. VICKI: Today, we’re talking with my favorite Google Classroo...

Rob Donatelli on episode 216 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter 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! The 10-Minute Teacher started on February 1 of this year and already has over 419,000 downloads! Thank you to all of you who are listening to the show. If you like the show, would you go to http://ift.tt/2kUj6sv and leave a review on the 10-Minute Teacher on iTunes. Thank you very much for helping other teachers find the show. Listen Now Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here . *** Enhanced Transcript [Recording starts 0:00:00] Bloomz is sponsoring today’s show...

Ross Cooper on episode 215 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Ross Cooper, co-author of Hacking PBL , helps us get motivated to think about project-based learning differently. Today’s episode is sponsored by JAM.com, the perfect last minute holiday gift for your kids or grandkids. The creative courses at Jam.com are project-based, creative and FUN. Use the code COOLCAT50 to get $50 off your course. And remember that you can sign up for a 14 day FREE trial of any course with your child aged 7-16. Drawing. Minecraft. Legos. And more! Use the code COOLCAT50 for $50 off the cost of the course. Listen Now Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here . *** Enhanced Transcript Get Motivated to Do Project-based Learning the Right Way How do we hack project-based learning? Vicki: Happy Monday Motivation! We’re talking to Ross Cooper @RossCoo...