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#146 Get Motivated to Do PBL Right #MotivationMonday Sep 11, 2017

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Ross Cooper, the co-author of Hacking PBL, helps us get motivated to think about project based learning differently.

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Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Well, now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms using the Chrome web browser. Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version - go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. This is great news! Now we can all use Book Creator in our classrooms, on any device, using the Chrome web browser.

#145 5 Ideas for Technology Stations Sep 08, 2017

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Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. These apps will work for all ages of students and subjects. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology.

Today's sponsor: GradeCam is a web-based assessment tool that lets you completely customize assessments, instantly scan and score them using ANY device with a digital camera, and then instantly transfer the grades into your digital grade book. And it does all these things without needing any special forms or equipment. Go to gradecam.com/coolcatteacher to start your free trial and see for yourself.

#144 How to Be a Better Instructional Coach Sep 07, 2017

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Jamey Everett @everetteach shares tips on being a better instructional coach based on her wildly popular ISTE 2017 session. We can build trust, be helpful, and help teachers improve learning but it takes lots of work and trust.

Helping Kids Recover from the Trauma of a Storm (Season 2 Special Episode) Sep 07, 2017

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Dr. Steven Berkowitz, child trauma psychologist, teaches us how to help children and families after the trauma of a storm. This special episode is longer than 10 minutes.

This show's transcript will be posted www.coolcatteacher.com/trauma within several days of the show going live. (I've been under the weather, so I hope you'll be patient while I get this posted.)

#143 Safely Involve Students in School Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice Sep 06, 2017

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Heather Callihan's @hcallihan students help with their Facebook and Twitter using some technology tools. Students can have a voice and you can safely let them help your school share the story. Heather teaches us how. www.coolcatteacher.com/e143

#142 Kindergarteners and Chromebooks - Yes #Gafe4littles works Sep 05, 2017

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Kindergarten Teacher Christine Pinto @pintobeanz11 has rocked our thinking about Google Apps and kids. No one told her it couldn't be done, so she's done it. And her kindergarteners are making websites. (I'm not kidding.) Listen to the #gafe4littles conversation that has everyone talking! www.coolcatteacher.com/e142

Today's Sponsor: GradeCam is a web-based assessment tool that lets you completely customize assessments, instantly scan and score them using ANY device with a digital camera, and then instantly transfer the grades into your digital gradebook. And it does all these things without needing any special forms or equipment. Go to gradecam.com/coolcatteacher to start your free trial and see for yourself.

#141 I wish my teacher knew: The ONe Question that Can Change Everything Sep 04, 2017

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Kyle Schwartz @kylemschwartz asked a question of her students that went viral. Learn the story and the lesson plan that will help you build bridges with your students. www.coolcatteacher.com/e141

Today's Sponsor: GradeCam is a web-based assessment tool that lets you completely customize assessments, instantly scan and score them using ANY device with a digital camera, and then instantly transfer the grades into your digital grade book. And it does all these things without needing any special forms or equipment. Go to gradecam.com/coolcatteacher to start your free trial and see for yourself.

#140 5 Ways to Amp Up STEAM Learning Sep 01, 2017

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Aaron Maurer @coffeechugbooks gives us five ways to improve STEAM education for kids. With high-energy examples and tips, improve STEAM at your school.

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To give you a closer look, they're giving away their Spin Factory math lesson plan at coolcatteacher.com/teachervision. Fidget spinners, math and FutureFit combine to make a powerful fun lesson. Check out TeacherVision today.

#139 Thinking PBL with the Buck Institute Aug 31, 2017

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Rody Boonchouy @rodyboo from the Buck Institute talks about effective project based learning. With a powerful metaphor explaining the difference between projects and project based learning, Rody sets the stage to discuss PBL trends and tips. Let's dive deeper into PBL.

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Today's Sponsor is TeacherVision. TeacherVision gives you professionally curated teaching materials that align with their FutureFit Curriculum enhancement framework. FutureFit aligns social emotional learning and character education with your traditional subjects of math, language arts, sciences and more for grades K-12. To give you a closer look, they're giving away their Spin Factory math lesson plan at coolcatteacher.com/teachervision. Fidget spinners, math and FutureFit combine to make a powerful fun lesson. Check out TeacherVision today.

#138 What's Hot in 2nd Grade with #2ndchat moderator Carol McLaughlin Aug 30, 2017

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Carole McLaughlin @missmac100 second grade teacher from Alabama and #2ndchat moderator talks about the global trends in second grade. From Project based learning, global projects and steam to the biggest heartbreaks of second-grade teachers, Carol shares it all. She gives a pep talk for second-grade teachers that will get you excited to innovate! Even if you don't teach second grade, you'll learn a lot.

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