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186: 10 Keys to Purpose Driven Learning Nov 06, 2017

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Michael Matera @mrmatera, author of Explore Like a Pirate, talks about Purpose Driven Learning in the classroom.

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185: 5 Reasons to Try a Whole Novel Approach in Your Classroom Nov 03, 2017

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Ariel Sacks, author of Whole Novels for the Whole Class, shares five reasons to try a whole novel approach. She also explains how this approach works and some advantages for teachers.

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184: How to Build Great Teachers Nov 02, 2017

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Dan Brown talks about practical things we can do to help build grade teachers. From best practices to policy, Dan shares what works (and some of what doesn't.) If you're in preservice education or work with teacher professional development, this podcast episode has some fantastic tips.

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183: Grit in the Classroom Nov 01, 2017

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Laila Sanguras, author of Grit in the Classroom, defines grit, shares the misinformation about grit, and talks about developing it in our students.

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182 Computer Science Teaching Tips with Alfred Thompson Oct 31, 2017

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Alfred Thompson talks about the trends in teaching Computer Science. Topics include:

How to get kids moving as you teach programming
What happens when a school has every student learn Computer Science
How to engage young women in Computer Science Programming

181: Shattering Perfect Teacher Myths Oct 30, 2017

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Aaron Hogan shatters myths about teaching. Empower yourself as a teacher with the knowledge you do not have to be perfect. Learn how to build collegiality and support other teachers.

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180: 5 Ways to Be an Unforgettable Teacher Oct 27, 2017

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Chuck Poole shares five ways to be an unforgettable teacher. He also gives us links to some free cards he shares with students and parents and more.

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179: Why Teachers Should Talk About Teaching Oct 26, 2017

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Tom Rademacher, author of It Won't Be Easy: An Exceedingly Honest (and slightly unprofessional) Book About Teaching, shares why teachers should tell their story. (And how they can do it without losing their job.)

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178: Secrets of Great District Leadership Oct 25, 2017

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Superintendent Randy Ziegenfuss talks about secrets of transformational district leadership. Encouraging innovation. The role of principals. The mistakes many districts make in transformational change. The importance of the district team. These are all topics discussed today.

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177: 7 Global Project Ideas from a Leading 3rd Grade Classroom Oct 24, 2017

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Vickie Morgado from Canada has her third graders connecting with the world! Learn about global Kahoots, how she tweets with her class and more global collaborative techniques in this show.

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