Every Classroom Matters With Cool Cat Teacher

Our guest relies exclusively on project-based learning to teach physics and high-level math concepts. The passion he fosters in students, the number girls he attracts to the program and the test scores they receive are all exceptional. Follow: @coolcatteacher @engineerteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Ben Owens spent 20 years as an engineer in industry before leaving the corporate world to teach math and physics at Tri-County Early College High School in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. He is a 2014 Hope Street Group National Teacher Fellow and is passionate about changing the status quo in education by better connecting the classroom to what happens in today’s global, knowledge based economy.

What is blended learning? Our guest says that it's much more that bringing technology into the classroom. Learn more. Follow: @coolcatteacher @ArnettTom @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Thomas Arnett research focuses on the changing roles of teachers in blended learning environments and other innovative educational models. He also studies how teacher education and professional development are shifting to support the evolving needs of teachers and school systems.

In this segment, we discuss why encouraging students to look for problems better prepares them for the future. Follow: @coolcatteacher @gcouros @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, "The Innovator's Mindset."

In this segment, we discuss why encouraging students to look for problems better prepares them for the future. Follow: @coolcatteacher @gcouros @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, "The Innovator's Mindset."

Imagine merging your class with a teacher and students on the other side of the globe. That's exactly what our guest did. Find out how the collaboration impacted his students. Follow: @coolcatteacher @adamjonesed @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Adam Jones is the founder and primary story collector behind the Adam Jones Education Podcast. Additionally, he is a Global Studies classroom teacher, EdTech Director and Community Service Learning Program Director at Proctor Academy - a private independent boarding school in central NH. He is also a former AmeriCorps member and returned Peace Corps Volunteer.

Our guest coined the term "edusketching." She also wrote the book on how to use visual note taking to conceptualize and remember key ideas. Follow: @coolcatteacher @wendi322 @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Follow: @coolcatteacher @wendi322 @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Wendi Pillars is a National Board Certified K-12 ESL Teacher and current Global Classroom Teacher. She has taught language learners overseas and stateside for 19 years, and her first book Visual Notetaking for Educators: A Teacher's Guide to Student Creativity is available in November 2015.

Dan Brown helps us to unpack why professional development remains broken and identifies three simple steps to fix it. Follow: @coolcatteacher @danbrownteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dan Brown is a National Board Certified Teacher and Co-Director of Educators Rising, a national network of aspiring teachers. He did not write The Da Vinci Code, and he is okay with that.

Find out why a deep feeling of self-worth and a commitment to self-caring is critical to being a great teacher. Follow: @coolcatteacher @AngelaMaiers @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Angela Maiers has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for 25 years. Her powerful message and down-to-earth style have made her a highly sought-after keynote speaker for education conferences, corporate events and innovation summits. Angela is the author of six books, and the founder of Choose2Matter, a global movement that challenges and inspires students to work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to social problems.

Our guest drops in from a school that is practicing competency-based learning. Listen in as we discuss the shift from the focus on grades to an emphasis on mastery. Follow: @coolcatteacher @edventures @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech John Martin is a dad, husband, educator, technology director, former school board member and community volunteer. John works to create the best possible educational environment for learners of all ages, in all places. His current mission is to build a core of Experience-Mentors and Edu-Imagineers to retool and refocus the learning experience.

Our guest has a passion for nature and the lessons it can offer. Join us as we discuss how he takes his students away from technology and into the woods. Follow: @coolcatteacher @ward337 @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Justin Ward is currently a fifth grade teacher at the Laurel Highlands School District in Uniontown, PA. He is the assistant coordinator of the Laurel Highlands Outdoor School Program which he attended as a student and has served as a counselor for the better part of eleven years.

Most of us are simply not aware of all the features Google Classroom includes to make teaching easier, simpler, faster. In this episode, we look at a few more ways to use Google Classroom. Follow: @coolcatteacher @alicekeeler @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Alice Keeler is a teacher on special assignment at ACEL charter high school, adjunct professor California State University Fresno, Google Certified Teacher, New Media Consortium K12 Ambassador, Microsoft Innovative Educator, curriculum designer, consultant, speaker, presenter. An expert in educational technology Alice innovates instruction through gamification, redesigning classroom space and blended learning.

If you would want to be a student in your own classroom, take a bow. Then take a listen to this episode about how to continue innovating in ways that will supercharge learning in your classroom. Follow: @coolcatteacher @gcouros @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author

Our guest wrote the book on organizational tips for educators. In this episode he shares seven critical elements that should be part of any great organizational system. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork @DrFrankBuck #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Frank Buck is a veteran school administrator, public speaker, coach, and writer. He is the author of Get Organized!: Time Management for School Leaders.

In this episode we check in and compare notes with a teacher in the London England on the use of education technology. Follow: @urban_teacher @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Mark Martin aka @urban_teacher is an outstanding educator with a proven track record of innovative and inspirational teaching. He is committed to providing greater opportunities for young people and providing access to lifelong learning. Mark is a Global Educator and is highly skilled in delivering bespoke training courses. His passion to motivate & encourage learners to reach their full potential is contagious.

What is purpose-driven learning? What are game mechanics, and how are they being used to powerfully engage students? Join us, as we take a deep dive into the rapidly evolving practice of game-based learning. @coolcatteacher @mrmatera @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Michael Matera is an innovative middle school social studies teacher at University School of Milwaukee. He ignites both his classroom and professional development audiences with interactive play, passion and purpose-driven learning. He is the author of Explore Like a Pirate: Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design to Engage, Enrich and Elevate Your Learners. www.explorelikeapirate.com