My Favorite Books of Summer 2022
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
Release Date: 07/12/2022
A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. As a current STEM teacher in North New Jersey and a Google Certified Trainer, Billy focuses on implementing cutting-edge instructional design and co-authors "Connecting Your Students with the Virtual World." We'll uncover practical, engaging strategies for integrating the four Cs -- Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication -- into your teaching. From engaging mystery location calls to the...
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The Cycle of Experimentation: A New Approach to Educational Innovation
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Justin Reich, an associate professor at MIT and the author of 'Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools.' We dive deep into teachers' crucial role in driving innovation and improvement in education. Suppose you've ever wondered how to bring meaningful change to your school or classroom. In that case, this episode offers actionable insights into teacher leadership, classroom experimentation, and the power of doing less to achieve more. Sponsor: Modern Classrooms is sponsoring a free webinar with Dr. Justin Reich, today's guest, on November 14,...
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Practical, Awesome AI: Unlocking the Power of Bing Chat Enterprise
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
In today's show, I talk with Mark Sparvell about a tool that has become essential to my lesson planning and work in my AP Computer Science Principles course: Bing Chat Enterprise. If your school has Microsoft Office 365 A3 or A5 licenses, you can activate this feature. It's an amazing tool that saves time and stands out with its robust privacy features, ensuring the security of student data while offering powerful AI functionalities to streamline tasks for teachers and administrators. This show is sponsored and includes some advertorial content. It's only my second podcast this year featuring...
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Breaking Down Barriers: How to Make Math Accessible for All Students
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of "Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education," talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be "bad at math" and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning. Dr. Gonzalez emphasizes the importance of broadening our understanding of math and its relevance in everyday life. We also discuss the critical role of relationships and a growth mindset in effective teaching, particularly in math subjects that many find intimidating. Let's explore how to dismantle harmful beliefs in math education and create a more...
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The IEP Journey: The Heart of Special Education Planning
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
In today's episode, we sit down with Stephanie DeLussey, a dual-certified veteran special education teacher, IEP coach, and author of the upcoming book "The Intentional IEP." Stephanie shares her unique insights into the often daunting process of writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). She emphasizes the importance of collaboration between parents and teachers, and offers practical tips to make the IEP process more effective and less stressful for everyone involved. Read the full transcript and show notes at: Sponsor: This show is sponsored by Microsoft. Check out their . All...
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Encouragement in Education: Why It's More Crucial Now Than Ever
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
In this uplifting episode, we're joined by Todd Nesloney, a seasoned educator and advocate for authentic leadership in schools. If you've ever questioned your worth or impact as an educator, this conversation is a must-listen. Todd delves into the transformative power of vulnerability, the importance of emotional intelligence, and why every single person in a school setting is a leader in their own right—offering actionable insights that could reignite your passion for teaching. Read the full transcript; show notes: Sponsor: This show is sponsored by Microsoft. Check out their ....
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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively? And how much is too much? , and overuse can hold students back. Use should be appropriate, tied to classroom content areas, and guided. concerned about too much screen time for littles, they have a valid concern. And especially with littles, the time should be limited. Debbie Tannenbaum gives us guidance on the practical, balanced use of...
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Project-based Learning with A.I. and Improving Friendships
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
Project based learning can be enhanced using AI tools in this unique way that has students do comparative tasks as they compare their work and that done by ChatGPT. In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of project-based learning! Our special guest, Or-Tal Kiriati from Tel Aviv, Israel, shares her innovative approach to integrating artificial intelligence and human experiences into multidisciplinary projects. From exploring the duality of human nature through literature (and a super amazing way to teach Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) to teaching friendship skills in a...
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How to Use Data Driven Instruction in the Classroom
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
Today we'll dive deep into the transformative power of data analytics for your classroom! Think data is just for statisticians or administrators? Think again! Today, we're joined by Victoria Setaro, an expert in making data analytics approachable and actionable for everyday teachers like you. We'll explore how you can harness the power of both 'cold' and 'warm' data to not only understand your students better but also to significantly improve their performance. From tackling chronic absenteeism to boosting math proficiency rates, data-driven instruction is a game-changer. So if you want to...
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Genius Hour 2.0 with Lauren Lavelle
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, host Vicki Davis sits down with Lauren Lavelle to discuss the transformative educational approach known as Genius Hour. Recorded live at ISTE, the conversation delves into how Genius Hour has been revamped and integrated into the sixth-grade curriculum, offering students a full-year exploratory course that goes beyond traditional learning. Vicki and Lauren also touch on the importance of generational connectedness in education, emphasizing how mentors and older students can offer invaluable perspectives. Additionally, the episode explores the...
info_outlineMy goal is to read books for an hour each night. In this episode, I wanted to share some of the books that have me thinking this summer. It is a wide assortment of books that I've linked to at the bottom of the show. From technology to interpersonal skills to ponderings from history, sometimes patterns emerge between random books in surprising ways. If you have books you'd like to suggest for my reading list, message me on Twitter or use the contact us form on my website. I'd love to hear what you're reading!
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Editing note: I used the pretty awesome Descript AI app for editing the audio. I also programmed an AI voice to overdub a few places where I made a mistake (instead of recording a word here or there.) I did have to give it permission (in my voice) and permit it to create a Voice clone of me. So far, I'm pretty impressed.
As a note, this summer I'm also learning about AI and testing many apps like Descript to see where AI tools and assistants can help me be a better teacher and continue to share what I'm learning with those who find it interesting and helpful. You'll see lots of info on past blog posts and in my newsletter.
Notes - https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e787
I hope you'll listen to the show to see my thoughts on this assortment of books mentioned in this episode.
- To Access Your Kindle "notebook" if you take notes in your Kindle - read.amazon.com/notebook
- Love is the Killer App by Tim Sanders
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking by Sönke Ahrens
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The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson
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The Future is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies are Transforming Business, Industries and Our Lives by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler
- The Tech-Wise Family: Every Day Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch
- Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad by Austin Kleon
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
- The Last Lion - Alone 1934-1940 - Part 1 - by William Manchester
- Author Vance Havner