Every Classroom Matters With Cool Cat Teacher

Every Classroom Matters With Cool Cat Teacher episodes:

• 06.16.2017

  300 Ways to Help Your Students Love Writing

  In this segment, we talk about a new book that offers 300 proven strategies to get students excited about writing. Follow: @coolcatteacher @calvamom @write_the_world @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jennifer...

  
• 06.08.2017

  Why Do We Still Ask Students to "Sit and Learn" When We Know...

  Physical activity supports learning, reduces student behavior issues, and can eliminate the need for ADHD and ADD medications. If the value of active learning is clear, why are we still asking students to sit still and learn? Follow: @coolcatteacher @bloomzapp...

  
• 06.08.2017

  Why Do We Still Ask Students to "Sit and Learn" When We Know...

  Physical activity supports learning, reduces student behavior issues, and can eliminate the need for ADHD and ADD medications. If the value of active learning is clear, why are we still asking students to sit still and learn? Follow: @coolcatteacher @bloomzapp...

  
• 05.20.2017

  Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences

  At the heart of great teaching are meaningful learning experiences. Find out how to create and discover these opportunities. Follow: @coolcatteacher @gcouros #edtechchat#edchat#edtech George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the...

  
• 05.19.2017

  Three Ways to Teach the Way the Brain Wants to Learn

  Our guest says that there are as many learning styles as there are individuals. What are the basics we need to know to teach the way each student's brain wants to learn? Follow: @coolcatteacher @brainrulesbooks...

  
• 04.30.2017

  Teaching Students Who Struggle with Self-Control

  Many children struggle with managing their emotions concentration or behavior. Join us as we talk about how teachers can best work with students who struggle with self-regulation Follow: @coolcatteacher @drmelrose @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Psychologist Dr. Reggie Melrose...

  
• 03.31.2017

  4 Powerful Ways to Teach Your Students Through Play

  Our guest provides powerful examples of how she uses play as an engaging, effective teaching tool in science, literature. math and history. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Leanna Prater, M.A. Ed., is a District Technology Resource Teacher for Fayette...

  
• 03.31.2017

  Reimagining Homework with Teachers, Students and Parents

  Our guests offer suggestions on how homework can be redefined to make it meaningful, relevant, and fun. Follow: @coolcatteacher @mssackstein @conniehamilton @classtag #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Connie Hamilton Ed.S. is a curriculum director in for Saranac Community Schools and a national...

  
• 03.14.2017

  Ditch the Textbook and Replace It with...

  Our guest is committed to teaching beyond the textbook. In this segment, we explore how he engages and effectively teaches using other resources. Follow: @coolcatteacher @jmattmiller @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Matt Miller is...

  
• 01.31.2017

  How You Can be a Better Teacher Tomorrow

  Good formative assessment helps you be a better teacher tomorrow. Our guest calls poor formative assessment "uninformative assessment" and identifies four traits that make the difference. Follow: @coolcatteacher @DouglasReeves @GRADECAM #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Douglas Reeves is the founder...

  
• 01.30.2017

  Improve Your Teaching by Doing a Few Things Well

  Join us as our guest makes a compelling case for being a more effective teacher by doing more with less. Follow: @coolcatteacher @gcouros @listenwiselearn #edtechchat #edchat #edtech George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership...

  
• 01.30.2017

  Embracing an Open Culture in Your Classroom

  Our guest believes that the days of teachers working in isolation behind closed classroom doors should be a thing of the past. Join us as we discuss the benefits of an open culture. Follow: @coolcatteacher @gcouros ...

  
• 01.30.2017

  Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences

  At the heart of great teaching are meaningful learning experiences. Find out how to create and discover these opportunities. Follow: @coolcatteacher @gcouros #edtechchat#edchat#edtech George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the...

  
• 01.24.2017

  Using Podcasting to Improve the Listening Skills of Your Students

  Join us as we discuss the connection between listening and learning and how to improve both. Follow: @coolcatteacher @thomasdaccord @listenwiselearn #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Tom Daccord is Director of EdTechTeacher and has worked with schools,...

  
• 01.24.2017

  Using Podcasting to Improve the Listening Skills of Your Students

  Join us as we discuss the connection between listening and learning and how to improve both. Follow: @coolcatteacher @thomasdaccord @listenwiselearn #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Tom Daccord is Director of EdTechTeacher and has worked with schools,...

  
• 12.17.2016

  How Teachers Can Find Time to Innovate

  Great teachers are constantly innovating, but where can busy teachers find time to try new things? Follow: @coolcatteacher @msalang @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Leanna Prater, M.A. Ed., is a District Technology Resource Teacher for Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington,...

  
• 12.15.2016

  Hidden Digital Minefields: Exposed Kids, Naive Adults

  Denying the dangers that lurk online puts kids at risk. In this segment, we explore the hidden ways students are exposed and how to protect them. Follow: @coolcatteacher @shannonmmiller @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Shannon Mclintock-Miller is a mom of three...

  
• 12.15.2016

  Hidden Digital Minefields: Exposed Kids, Naive Adults

  Denying the dangers that lurk online puts kids at risk. In this segment, we explore the hidden ways students are exposed and how to protect them. Follow: @coolcatteacher @shannonmmiller @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Shannon Mclintock-Miller is a mom of three...

  
• 12.10.2016

  How Skilled Teachers Cultivate Self-Motivated Students

  Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation can drive student learning and achievement. Tune in as we discuss how to best use each. Follow: @coolcatteacher @Larryferlazzo @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Larry Ferlazzo began teaching in 2003 after working as a...

  
• 12.10.2016

  4 Powerful Ways to Teach Your Students Through Play

  Our guest provides powerful examples of how she uses play as an engaging, effective teaching tool in science, literature. math and history. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Leanna Prater, M.A. Ed., is a District Technology Resource Teacher for Fayette...

  
• 12.01.2016

  Reimagining Homework with Teachers, Students and Parents

  Our guests offer suggestions on how homework can be redefined to make it meaningful, relevant, and fun. Follow: @coolcatteacher @mssackstein @conniehamilton @classtag #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Connie Hamilton Ed.S. is a curriculum director in for Saranac Community Schools and a national...

  
• 11.28.2016

  How Can I be a Better Teacher Tomorrow?

  Good formative assessment helps you be a better teacher tomorrow. Our guest calls poor formative assessment "uninformative assessment" and identifies four traits that make the difference. Follow: @coolcatteacher @DouglasReeves @GRADECAM #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Douglas Reeves is the founder...

  
• 11.25.2016

  Helping Substitute Teachers Temporariy Fill Your Shoes

  Tips and tools savvy teachers use to help their substitute teachers succeed. Follow: @coolcatteacher @SimonYoud @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Simon Youd is a husband and father of 6, currently a relief teacher, looking for permanent work, living in Port...

  
• 11.25.2016

  Helping Substitute Teachers Temporariy Fill Your Shoes

  Tips and tools savvy teachers use to help their substitute teachers succeed. Follow: @coolcatteacher @SimonYoud @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Simon Youd is a husband and father of 6, currently a relief teacher, looking for permanent work, living in Port...

  
• 11.18.2016

  The Hidden Challenges of Students with Smartphones

  Many teachers and parents are unaware of how students are using cell phones and how to help manage the risks. Follow: @coolcatteacher @digcitizen @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Mike Ribble, author of the books Digital Citizenship in Schools (3rd Ed.)...

  
• 11.18.2016

  Teacher Update: School Bullying Myths and Misconceptions

  Students are experiencing new iterations of bullying. Many teachers and parents are unaware of the extent of the problem or what to do about it. Learn more. Follow: @coolcatteacher @the_geeky_girl @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Sarah Beeghley is a...

  
• 11.11.2016

  Supportive Teacher Centered Professional Development

  Teachers improve at different rates and the key driver of the disparity is the school environment. Join us as we discuss the elements of a supportive school culture. Follow: @coolcatteacher @MatthewAKraft @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Matthew Kraft...

  
• 11.11.2016

  Teaching Students Who Struggle with Self-Control

  Many children struggle with managing their emotions concentration or behavior. Join us as we talk about how teachers can best work with students who struggle with self-regulation Follow: @coolcatteacher @drmelrose @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Psychologist Dr. Reggie Melrose...

  
• 11.04.2016

  Unleashing Student Talent: Powerful Learning First, Tech Second

  Join us as we discuss the best ways to use technology to bring out the best in your students. Follow: @coolcatteacher @gcouros @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant...

  
• 10.28.2016

  Why Do We Still Ask Students to "Sit and Learn" When We Know...

  Physical activity supports learning, reduces student behavior issues, and can eliminate the need for ADHD and ADD medications. If the value of active learning is clear, why are we still asking students to sit still and learn? Follow: @coolcatteacher @bloomzapp...

  
• 10.26.2016

  Helping Your Students Work Through Traumatic Experiences

  Educators around the nation are increasingly having to cope with events that traumatize students. An effective response requires close collaboration between teachers, administrators, and parents. Our guest provides a useful guide. Follow: @coolcatteacher @Classtag #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Steven...

  
• 10.26.2016

  Helping Your Students Work Through Traumatic Experiences

  Educators around the nation are increasingly having to cope with events that traumatize students. An effective response requires close collaboration between teachers, administrators, and parents. Our guest provides a useful guide. Follow: @coolcatteacher @Classtag #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Steven...

  
• 10.20.2016

  Discussing the Election in Your Classroom: Walking the Line

  We check in with a social studies teacher for guidance on how to discuss an election that has become disrespectful and vulgar. Follow: @coolcatteacher @dtrentashcraft @Bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Trent Ashcraft is a Social...

  
• 10.18.2016

  140 Twitter Tips for Educators

  Our guests wrote the book on using Twitter for education. Join us as they share their best tips. Follow: @coolcatteacher @wkrakower @bradmcurrie @Bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and...

  
• 10.17.2016

  The Art and Value of Adapting Your Teaching in the Moment

  The ability to know what you students know the moment they know allows you to adapt your teaching and increase your effectiveness. Join us as we discuss updating what you're teaching in real-time. Follow: @coolcatteacher @web20classroom @gradecam #edtechchat...

  
• 10.10.2016

  6 Riveting Ways to Make Reading and Writing Fun for Students

  Our guest is passionate about encouraging struggling students to read and write. In this segment, she shares some of her most effective strategies. Follow: @coolcatteacher @mjantzi @mysimpleshow #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Margo Jantzi is a teacher librarian at a Title I school...

  
• 10.08.2016

  Getting Past the Barriers to Flipping Your Classroom

  The co-founder or the Flipped Classroom movement joins us to talk about breaking through the barriers to flipping your class. Follow: @coolcatteacher @jonbergmann @mysimpleshow #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jon Bergmann co-wrote the book, Flipped Classroom, and is...

  
• 10.06.2016

  Making Professional Development Personal with 30 Goals

  In this segment, we talk about creating a set of personal goals that will help keep you inspired and energized throughout the school year. Follow: @coolcatteacher @ShellTerrell @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Shelly Sanchez Terrell is a teacher trainer, elearning specialist,...

  
• 10.04.2016

  Making Math Meaningful with Virtual Manipulatives

  Join us as we talk about powerful new techniques and technologies to make math concepts more meaningful to your students. Follow: @coolcatteacher @davidwees @matific @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech David Wees is currently a Formative...

  
• 10.04.2016

  Top Tips, Tools and Techniques for Easy Formative Assessment

  Today, Tony Vincent joins us to share his best practices and tools to make formative assessment easy and fun. Follow: @coolcatteacher @tonyvincent @gradecam @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Tony Vincent likes to learn, teach, and make...

  
• 10.04.2016

  If Some High-Poverty Schools Do Well, Can All?

  Our guest says that high-poverty schools can compete with suburban upper-income schools if there is the right knowledge, skill, and will. Follow: @coolcatteacher @DrAAlston @Bloomzapp @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn, Dr. Anael Alston is the Superintendent of...

  
• 10.04.2016

  If Some High-Poverty Schools Do Well, Can All?

  Our guest says that high-poverty schools can compete with suburban upper-income schools if there is the right knowledge, skill, and will. Follow: @coolcatteacher @DrAAlston @Bloomzapp @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn, Dr. Anael Alston is the Superintendent of...

  
• 10.04.2016

  Top Tips, Tools and Techniques for Easy Formative Assessment

  Today, Tony Vincent joins us to share his best practices and tools to make formative assessment easy and fun. Follow: @coolcatteacher @tonyvincent @gradecam @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Tony Vincent likes to learn, teach, and make...

  
• 10.04.2016

  Making Math Meaningful with Virtual Manipulatives

  Join us as we talk about powerful new techniques and technologies to make math concepts more meaningful to your students. Follow: @coolcatteacher @davidwees @matific @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech David Wees is currently a Formative...

  
• 09.30.2016

  How to Help Struggling Teachers Help Struggling Students

  Life inside and outside of the classroom is challenging. Even the best teachers will go through periods or overwhelm and breakdown. Join us as we talk about how to uplift teachers, so teachers can uplift kids. Follow: @coolcatteacher @kimbearden @classtagme...

  
• 09.28.2016

  Three Reasons to Bring Music into Your Classroom

  The virtues and benefits of music in schools and classrooms is making a comeback. Find out why. Follow: @coolcatteacher @LiveMusicTutor #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jazz pianist and vocalist Anne Farnsworth lives in Los Angeles where she divides her time...

  
• 09.28.2016

  Three Reasons to Bring Music into Your Classroom

  The virtues and benefits of music in schools and classrooms is making a comeback. Find out why. Follow: @coolcatteacher @LiveMusicTutor #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jazz pianist and vocalist Anne Farnsworth lives in Los Angeles where she divides her time...

  
• 09.11.2016

  Making Math Meaningful with Virtual Manipulatives

  Join us as w talk about powerful new techniques and technologies to make math concepts more meaningful to your students. Follow: @coolcatteacher @mssackstein @Owleyesreader @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat...

  
• 09.07.2016

  300 Ways to Help Your Students Love Writing

  In this segment, we talk about a new book that offers 300 proven strategies to get students excited about writing. Follow: @coolcatteacher @calvamom @write_the_world @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jennifer...

  
• 09.02.2016

  Teaching the Classics without Boring Your Students to Death

  Virtually every literature teacher has encountered students who see no value in reading the classics. Join us as we talk about how to get the students to enjoy and understand Beowulf, Hamlet and Jane Eyre. Follow: ...