The Quick, Easy Way I Show Kids Thankfulness

A new blog has appeared on my main site: The Quick, Easy Way I Show Kids Thankfulness

From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/the-quick-easy-way-i-show-kids-thankfulness/
via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com. Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube.

New Research on Student Engagement Best Practices

A new blog has appeared on my main site: New Research on Student Engagement Best Practices

From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/new-research-on-student-engagement-best-practices/
via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com. Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube.

Rather Stand

A new blog has appeared on my main site: Rather Stand

From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/rather/
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How to Engage Students in Zoom and Teach Effectively at a Distance

A new blog has appeared on my main site: How to Engage Students in Zoom and Teach Effectively at a Distance

From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/how-to-engage-students-in-zoom-and-teach-effectively-at-a-distance/
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How to Engage Students in Zoom and Teach Effectively at a Distance

Many of us are learning to traverse between online and in-person learning environments. Our guest Aaron Johnson, author of Online Teaching with Zoom, shares with us how to better engage students through Zoom, so we can all teach effectively at a distance.

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Sponsor: GoGuardian The State of Engagement Report 2020 has valuable classroom research and information on distance learning best practices. This must-read report is funded by GoGuardian and includes a meta-analysis of best practices in engaging distance learning. We can improve engagement with our students - no matter where they are learning. Thank you GoGuardian for sponsoring this podcast and the report. Download the State of Engagement Report 2020 now!

Aaron Johnson - Bio as Submitted

Aaron Johnson is Associate Dean of Educational Technology at Denver Seminary, a graduate school in Littleton, Colorado. As a veteran online educator, Mr. Johnson's goal is to support teachers transitioning to the online classroom and those who want to improve their teaching skills.

His books have become go-to resources for colleges, universities, and K-12 school districts. Their to-the-point style and practical ideas make them easy to read and immediately applicable. Readers describe the series as "useful," "helpful," "applicable," "reassuring," and "accessible."

His background includes work as a junior high and high school teacher, instructional designer, and faculty developer. During the initial days of COVID, Mr. Johnson was a sought-after aid to institutions that needed help transitioning their faculty to online delivery.

Books:

• Online Teaching with Zoom: A Guide for Teaching and Learning with Videoconference Platforms (Excellent Online Teching Book 2)
• Online Teaching: Effective Strategies for a Successful Semester Online

Blog: excellentonlineteaching.com 

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 be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

All opinions on this show are my own and those of my guests on the show and are not necessarily endorsed by the show's sponsor.

 

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4 Essential Factors for Student Engagement Based on Current Research

A new blog has appeared on my main site: 4 Essential Factors for Student Engagement Based on Current Research

From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/4-essential-factors-for-student-engagement-based-on-current-research/
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4 Essential Factors for Student Engagement with Mariana Aguilar

Our focus on the frontlines of education is to keep students engaged. We can never get enough ideas on how to help our students stay excited, engaged, and learning. Our guest today Mariana Aguilar is going to share with us four key factors for student engagement that she has come across in her research.

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Sponsor: GoGuardian The State of Engagement Report 2020 has valuable classroom research and information on distance learning best practices. This must-read report is funded by GoGuardian and includes a meta-analysis of best practices in engaging distance learning. We can improve engagement with our students - no matter where they are learning. Thank you GoGuardian for sponsoring this podcast and the report. Download the State of Engagement Report 2020 now.

Mariana Aguilar - Bio as Submitted

Mariana Aguilar leads the Research team at education technology company, GoGuardian. In her role, she seeks to understand the relationship between the digital learning experience and student outcomes. Mariana began her career in education as a Teach for America corps member teaching 3rd grade in South LA. Since then, she has worked with various education non-profits including Murmuration and Citizens of the World Los Angeles. 

Twitter: @MarMarAguilar

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 be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

All opinions on this show are my own and those of my guests on the show and are not necessarily endorsed by the show's sponsor.

 

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3 Ways to Activate Genius Mode & Creativity (Even at a Distance) with David Dubczak

A new blog has appeared on my main site: 3 Ways to Activate Genius Mode & Creativity (Even at a Distance) with David Dubczak

From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/3-ways-to-activate-genius-mode-creativity-distance-david-dubczak/
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3 Ways to Activate Genius Mode & Creativity (Even at a Distance) with David Dubczak

David "Creative Dave" Dubczak is a middle school teacher who sparks creativity. In today's show, he defines creativity and the two kinds of creative thinking to understand: divergent and convergent thinking. Then, he gives us three ways to activate "Genius Mode" and spark creativity in our students along with examples of what he's doing in his classes. We can spark creativity even at a distance!

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David "Creative Dave" Dubczak - Bio as Submitted

David Dubczak, a.k.a Creative Dave, loves helping people be more creative. He believes everyone has their own secret “Genius Mode,” and creative thinking is the key to unlocking it.

David has been a teacher for the past 10 years at Indianola Middle School in Indianola, Iowa, teaching Computer Science. Away from school, he is a creativity coach and consultant, helping people and businesses increase their creativity.

As an educator, his passion is teaching kids to fail. In research and development industries, the ability to fail and learn from failure is incredibly important. Schools today don't share that view, and he’s trying to change it.

David is also an award-winning playwright, and his video productions have won several awards with organizations such as the Iowa Motion Picture Association, Broadway World, and the Festigious International Film Festival Los Angeles.

David earned his Bachelor of Science in Education at Drake University and his Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology at Iowa State University. He loves to speak and workshop on creativity and productive failure.

Book him at www.CreativeDave.net, and see his other productions at www.ConjunctionMedia.com.

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5 Ways to Be Kind Right Now with Houston Kraft

A new blog has appeared on my main site: 5 Ways to Be Kind Right Now with Houston Kraft

From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/5-ways-to-be-kind-right-now-with-houston-kraft/
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5 Ways to Be Kind Right Now with Houston Kraft

With 2020 and everything going on, there are countless reasons why being kind is important right now, both in and out of the classroom. In this episode, I sit down with fellow kindness advocate Houston Kraft, public speaker, curriculum developer, and co-founder of CharacterStrong. Houston will talk with us about the value of kindness, 5 ways to be kind right now, and where to start.

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Houston Kraft - Bio as Submitted

Houston is a speaker, curriculum developer, and kindness advocate who has spoken at over 600 schools or events internationally. In 2016, he co-founded CharacterStrong - curriculum and trainings that transform the way schools teach social-emotional learning, character education, and Kindness. To date, they have worked with over 2500 schools globally serving over 1 million students. In 2019, his face was featured on Lays BBQ chip bags as someone who helps "spread smiles.” In 2020, his first book, Deep Kindness was released. His mom is his hero and her best life lesson is to “hug like you mean it.”

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 be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

All opinions on this show are my own and those of my guests on the show and are not necessarily endorsed by the show's sponsor.

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5 Ways to Teach Gratitude in your Classroom #creativitymatters

A new blog has appeared on my main site: 5 Ways to Teach Gratitude in your Classroom #creativitymatters

From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/5-ways-to-encourage-gratitude/
via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com. Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube.

How to Improve Google Classroom & Remote Learning Experiences with Kasey Bell

A new blog has appeared on my main site: How to Improve Google Classroom & Remote Learning Experiences with Kasey Bell

From https://www.coolcatteacher.com/how-to-improve-google-classroom-remote-learning-experiences-with-kasey-bell/
via Vicki Davis at coolcatteacher.com. Please also check out my show for busy teachers, the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and my Free teaching tutorials on YouTube.

How to Improve Google Classroom & Remote Learning Experiences with Kasey Bell

Teaching online is challenging for many teachers. In this show, we talk about best practices to re-engage students, the common mistakes districts are making, and teachers' importance right now. You'll find this show encouraging, challenging, and relevant to right now - and you'll get some new ideas!

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Sponsor: Hāpara Google Classroom is great, but as education standards evolve, there are a few things lacking. Admin teams require better analytics. Students need a one-shot view of their tasks and want everything on one page. And as you know, teachers desperately need better monitoring capabilities. All of this is possible with the Hāpara Instructional Suite that organizes teaching and learning workflows in G Suite and Google Classroom seamlessly. Go to www.hapara.com/coolcatteacher to learn more about how Hāpara can help your school.

Resources Mentioned on the Show

• 10 Google Classroom Tips for Remote Learning - Shake Up Learning
• 7 Ways to Rethink Digitial Assignments - Shake Up Learning

Kasey Bell - Bio as Submitted

Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach at Shake Up Learning. She is also an international speaker, author of Blended Learning with Google, Google A to Z, and Shake Up Learning, blogger at ShakeUpLearning.com, host of The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast, and co-host of The Google Teacher Podcast.

Twitter: @shakeuplearning

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 be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

All opinions on this show are my own and those of my guests on the show and are not necessarily endorsed by the show's sponsor.

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