Every Classroom Matters With Cool Cat Teacher show

Every Classroom Matters With Cool Cat Teacher

Summary: A candid, look at the new big ideas that are transforming classrooms everywhere from a practicing teacher's point of view.

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 Teaching Strategies: Why the First and Last Four Minutes Matter Most | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:20

Our guest says that how you start and end your class is pivotal to teaching, learning and great classroom management. Learn why. @coolcatteacher @talkswteachers @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Brian Sztabnik inspires and empowers teachers. He is a high school English teacher, the creator of Talks with Teachers. He is also a blogger and facilitator for Edutopia, the College Board advisor for AP Lit, and an Educator's 2015 Voice Award recipient for Education Commentator/Blogger.

 Reaching Hard-to-Reach Students with Passion and Tough Love | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:20

Our guest is a master teacher with a heart for reaching the most difficult to reach students. Tune in as he shares his keys to success. @coolcatteacher @ronclarkacademy @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Known to many as "America's Educator," Ron Clark is the 2000 Disney American Teacher of the Year, a two-time New York Times Bestselling author, the subject of a television movie and the founder of The Ron Clark Academy. Ron is regularly featured on network and cable television (The Today Show, CNN and Oprah,) and was dubbed by Ms. Winfrey as her first "Phenomenal Man."

 How I'm Teaching Beyond the Textbook, Far Beyond... | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:57

In this episode, we talk with a teacher on the leading edge of ditching traditional textbooks and teaching with primary sources. @coolcatteacher @fifer1863 @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr.James Beeghley is an educational technologist, a blogger, podcaster and expert in using technology to teach social studies with a particular interest in the American Civil War. He has spent 11 years as a technology coordinator, five years supporting educational technology for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, worked as an instructional technologist in higher education and is currently the instructional technology coordinator at Lancaster Country Day School in Lancaster, PA.

 Two Programs that Inspire Student Creativity, Curiosity and Wonder | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:15

This episode spotlights creative learning experiences that stimulate your students' curiosity and sense of wonder. @coolcatteacher @kjarrett @bamradionetwork Kevin Jarrett is a middle school STEAM teacher, maker, tinkerer, photographer and lover of cheeseburgers, bringing back shop class but with a digital focus and a foundation in design thinking. He is a second-career teacher enjoying my 13th year in education.

 Why Your Students Need to Know That You See Them | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:57

This episode begins the first in a series of discussions about why it's so important to let your students know that their live's matter and how to communicate this. @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.

 Unraveling the DNA of a World Class Teacher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:57

Our guest was a finalist for The Global Teacher Prize. In this segment she shares some of the practices that garnered recognition as a world-class teacher. @coolcatteacher @NaomiVolain @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Naomi Volain is a science teacher who focuses on outdoor student experiences and hands-on labs. She is one the Top 10 Finalists for this years Global Teacher Prize.

 Teaching Pitfalls: Signs That You're Out of Balance and Heading for Burnout | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:42

In this segment, we talk about the dangers of teaching without balance. What is balance? How does balance lead to burnout? What are the red flags that signal you are slipping into the danger zone? What should you do? Follow: @coolcatteacher @teach2inspireu @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Alicia Roberts is currently the Educational Technology Specialist at Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory K-12 and founder of Teach2Inspire,LLC, an educational consulting firm working with districts, schools and teachers to support successful implementation of Technology Instruction related to the Common Core State Standards, and Curriculum Mapping. She has worked with leaders in the industry to design workshops sharing the best free web-based education resources for K-12 educators.

 7 Apps Every Teacher Should Put on Her Christmas Wish List | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:35

Our guest is doing amazing work with apps and art, and brings us a list of great digital tools to engage your student's. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Meri Walker is a photographer who uses cameras to create both fine art and stories. She taught photography as art and practiced photojournalism for over four decades. Three years ago, she put down all her traditional camera equipment and now uses an iPhone 4S. Blog: http://iphoneartgirl.com

 Teaching Memories: A few of My Favorite Things | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:18

Keeping with the spirit of the season, we ask our guest to reflect on a few of the things he loves about teaching.. Follow: @coolcatteacher @techyturner @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Rodney Turner is a Technology Integration Consultant and has been an educator over 20 years. Rodney is an ambitious seeker of knowledge in the science of teaching. He is constantly honing his skills with technology based tools by blogging, co-hosting an international podcast – “AU2AZ”, hosting his own podcast – “TechyTurner’s Tips, Tricks and Thoughts”.

 How I Developed the Skills to Teach Beyond My Culture and Comfort Zone | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:20

Great educators know that teaching is all about relationships, but how well do you connect with students and peers who are outside of your culture and comfort zone? Follow: @coolcatteacher @courosa @vifglobaled @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Alec Couros is an Associate Professor of educational technology and media at the Faculty of Education, University of Regina. He has given hundreds of workshops and presentations, nationally and internationally, on topics such as openness in education, networked learning, social media in education, digital citizenship, and critical media literacy.

 Terrorism: How to Talk to Your Students, Say This, Do Not Say... | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:20

The tragedy in France gripped the world and is being discussed everywhere. Should you discuss these events in your class? If so, what do you need to know to help students and manage these discussions well? Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Steven Berkowitz is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Penn Center for Youth and Family Trauma Response and the Co-chair of the Disaster and Trauma Issues of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has responded to many mass casualty events and has written extensively on the topic of childhood trauma.

 Three Learning Experiences You Should Give to Every Student | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:20

Our guest supports the notion that the environment is the third teacher. What does this mean? How and what does the environment teach? Follow: @coolcatteacher @djakes @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech David Jakes spent three decades in education as a teacher, administrator, technologist, and designer. After working with The Third Teacher+, a leading learning space design firm, David now works as an independent consultant helping schools design solutions for organizational change that feature compelling physical and digital spaces for learning.

 Project-Based Learning: Teaching Students to Be Great Curators | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:49

Our guest has developed an engaging program to teach students the difference between collecting and curating in the context of learning through inquiry. Learn more. Follow: @coolcatteacher @NancyW @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Nancy White, a librarian by profession, is the 21st Century Learning & Innovation Specialist for Academy District 20 in Colorado Springs since 2010. She provides coaching and professional development for teachers to help them transform teaching and learning to be more relevant, engaging, and enduring for each learner.

 Hip Hop Ed: Using Rap to Teach, Really? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:43

Some teachers swear by flash cards, but our guest says rap is a better way to teach the boring basics. He supports his hip hop- pedagogy with research. Follow: @coolcatteacher @fluencymc @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jason R Levine is an English teacher, teacher trainer, and creator of the English Workout Method. He conducts workshops for English students and teachers worldwide based on the songs he writes and performs as Fluency MC.

 Uncommon Learning: Creating Schools That Work for Kids | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:58

Our guest is a pioneer in the current tech-driven evolution of our nation's schools. Today we discuss the insight from his new book. Uncommon learning. Follow: @coolcatteacher @E_Sheninger @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Eric Sheninger is a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to this he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. He has authored and co-authored several books, incluing his most recent, Uncommon Learning: Creating Schools That Work for Kids. https://twitter.com/E_Sheninger

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