<p>Some teachers (and students) don't have a choice. Because they have no internet connection, school closures mean "paper packets." Three weeks of them. Today's teacher recorded this episode the day she spent at school making three weeks of paper packets and how she struggled to bring excellent teaching home to her students even when technology is out of the question.</p> <p><a href= "http://www.coolcatteacher.com/e644">www.coolcatteacher.com/e644</a></p> <h3>Dee Ross Kalman</h3> <p>Dee Ross Kalman (she/her) is a middle school STEM teacher in Hackensack, NJ. She has taught in New Jersey public schools for 13 years and is formerly a special education & mathematics educator. Ms. Kalman's is focused on building empowerment through student choice, established in safe, fail-forward environment, and loudly raising the gender & minority equity in the STEM field.</p>

Some teachers (and students) don't have a choice. Because they have no internet connection, school closures mean "paper packets." Three weeks of them. Today's teacher recorded this episode the day she spent at school making three weeks of paper packets and how she struggled to bring excellent teaching home to her students even when technology is out of the question. www.coolcatteacher.com/e644 Dee Ross Kalman Dee Ross Kalman (she/her) is a middle school STEM teacher in Hackensack, NJ. She has taught in New Jersey public schools for 13 years and is formerly a special education & mathematics educator. Ms. Kalman's is focused on building empowerment through student choice, established in safe, fail-forward environment, and loudly raising the gender & minority equity in the STEM field.

The 10-Minute Teacher Show with Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher

Teaching Kids with "Paper Packets" due to Coronavirus closures with Dee Ross Kalman

<p>As schools are working to blend teaching or go completely online, what about science? Isn't science supposed to be totally hands-on? In today's session, we interview an instructional technology coach and the executive producer of Science Around Cincy, a web series that features the scientists and engineers in the Cincinnati area. He reflects on how to use resources to teach science and how to make it as hands-on as possible even at home. </p> <p><a href= "http://www.coolcatteacher.com/e643">www.coolcatteacher.com/e643</a></p> <h3>Resources Mentioned on the Show</h3> <p>All the episodes of Science Around Cincy are tied to science curriculum and have paired teacher resources for students to connect what they watch in the videos to what th EU need to learn in the classroom. They can be found at <a class= "text-blue underline" contenteditable="plaintext-only" href= "https://sciaroundcincy.com/teacher-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://sciaroundcincy.com/teacher-resources/</a></p> <h2>Chris Anderson</h2> <p><em>bio as submitted</em></p> <p>Chris Anderson is a passionate science educator and host and executive producer of Science Around Cincy, a web series that features the scientists and engineers in the Cincinnati area. In addition to Science Around Cincy, Chris is an instructional coach for the Hamilton County ESC, working with the teachers and students of Cincinnati Public Schools.</p> <p>Blog: <a href= "https://sciaroundcincy.com/">https://sciaroundcincy.com/</a> </p> <p>Twitter handles: @<a href= "https://www.twitter.com/TheScienceJedi">theScienceJedi</a> and @<a href= "https://www.twitter.com/SciAroundCincy">SciAroundCincy</a></p>

As schools are working to blend teaching or go completely online, what about science? Isn't science supposed to be totally hands-on? In today's session, we interview an instructional technology coach and the executive producer of Science Around Cincy, a web series that features the scientists and engineers in the Cincinnati area. He reflects on how to use resources to teach science and how to make it as hands-on as possible even at home.  www.coolcatteacher.com/e643 Resources Mentioned on the Show All the episodes of Science Around Cincy are tied to science curriculum and have paired teacher resources for students to connect what they watch in the videos to what th EU need to learn in the classroom. They can be found at https://sciaroundcincy.com/teacher-resources/ Chris Anderson bio as submitted Chris Anderson is a passionate science educator and host and executive producer of Science Around Cincy, a web series that features the scientists and engineers in the Cincinnati area. In addition to Science Around Cincy, Chris is an instructional coach for the Hamilton County ESC, working with the teachers and students of Cincinnati Public Schools. Blog: https://sciaroundcincy.com/  Twitter handles: @theScienceJedi and @SciAroundCincy

Teaching Science Online with Chris Anderson #covid19 #coronavirus

<p>As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. We have one more reason-- when you already have an online space for your classroom, it is a smaller step to teaching totally online when necessary. Whether you want to or not, go ahead and set up now.  I'll also be sharing more resources this week on my blog, podcast, and social media accounts and in my <a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/newsletter">newsletter</a>. Get the show notes at <a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e642">www.coolcatteacher.com/e642</a> </p>

As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. We have one more reason-- when you already have an online space for your classroom, it is a smaller step to teaching totally online when necessary. Whether you want to or not, go ahead and set up now.  I'll also be sharing more resources this week on my blog, podcast, and social media accounts and in my newsletter. Get the show notes at www.coolcatteacher.com/e642 

16 Free Resources for Schools Who are Closing Due to Coronavirus

<p>Dr. Mark French is a principal who is redefining the role. Not only is his book he co-authored "Principals in Action: Redefining the Role" but he lives it every day on the playground, in the lunchroom, and everywhere around his campus. Today he talks about how he starts strong on Mondays inspiring and encouraging his campus to be the greatest version of themselves.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e641">www.coolcatteacher.com/e641</a> </p> <div style= "background-color: #cccccc; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; padding: 20px 47px;"> <strong>Today's Sponsor - Free Classroom Management Webinar:</strong><br /> On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from <strong>classroom management</strong> expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Go to <a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol">coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol</a> to learn more and sign up for this <strong>free webinar on classroom management.</strong> Linda is in this podcast, however, all content in the show is hers and my own opinions.</div> <h2>Mark French - Bio As submitted</h2> <p>Mark French is a veteran educator with 38 years of experience, 23 as an elementary school principal. Some of Mark's accomplishments include serving as President of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals Association, being named Minnesota's 2015 National Distinguished Principal and coauthoring the book, Principals In Action: Redefining the Role.</p> <p>Blog: <a href= "https://www.PrincipalFrench.com">www.PrincipalFrench.com</a> </p> <p>Twitter: @<a href= "https://www.twitter.com/PrincipalFrench">PrincipalFrench</a></p> <div style= "background-color: #cccccc; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; padding: 20px 47px;"> <strong>Disclosure of Material Connection:</strong> This episode includes some affiliate link. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s <a href= "http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2003-title16-vol1/content-detail.html"> 16 CFR, Part 255</a>: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.</div>

Dr. Mark French is a principal who is redefining the role. Not only is his book he co-authored "Principals in Action: Redefining the Role" but he lives it every day on the playground, in the lunchroom, and everywhere around his campus. Today he talks about how he starts strong on Mondays inspiring and encouraging his campus to be the greatest version of themselves. www.coolcatteacher.com/e641  Today's Sponsor - Free Classroom Management Webinar: On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from classroom management expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Go to coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol to learn more and sign up for this free webinar on classroom management. Linda is in this podcast, however, all content in the show is hers and my own opinions. Mark French - Bio As submitted Mark French is a veteran educator with 38 years of experience, 23 as an elementary school principal. Some of Mark's accomplishments include serving as President of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals Association, being named Minnesota's 2015 National Distinguished Principal and coauthoring the book, Principals In Action: Redefining the Role. Blog: www.PrincipalFrench.com  Twitter: @PrincipalFrench Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate link. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

Motivating Your School on Mondays with Mark French

<p>Is your classroom out of control? Are you struggling to teach but student behavior is getting in the way? Today, classroom management expert, Linda Kardamis gives us a place to start.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e640">www.coolcatteacher.com/e640</a> </p> <div style= "background-color: #cccccc; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; padding: 20px 47px;"> <strong>Today's Sponsor - Free Classroom Management Webinar:</strong><br /> On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from <strong>classroom management</strong> expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Go to <a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol">coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol</a> to learn more and sign up for this <strong>free webinar on classroom management.</strong> Linda is in this podcast, however, all content in the show is hers and my own opinions.</div> <h2>Linda Kardamis - Bio As submitted</h2> <p>Linda Kardamis taught middle school math before being led to become the founder of Teach 4 the Heart (<a class= "text-blue underline" contenteditable="plaintext-only" href= "https://teach4theheart.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://teach4theheart.com/</a>) - a website centered on providing practical advice, encouragement, and support for Christian teachers. As part of her calling to uplift educators everywhere, Linda has compiled three books: Create Your Dream Classroom, Take Heart & Teach, and Teach Uplifted.</p> <p>She is also the creator of online courses such as <a href= "https://coolcatteacher--teach4theheart.thrivecart.com/classroom-management-101/5e42cba57191b/"> Classroom Management 101</a> and Beyond Classroom Management, and her Teach 4 the Heart podcast is enjoyed by a growing number of educators.</p> <p>All of Linda's work and programs focus on her faith-based passion and calling to help teachers across the country and around the globe excel and thrive in their teaching adventures and careers. Linda is also a wife and mom of four littles, which, of course, keeps things interesting.</p> <div style= "background-color: #cccccc; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; padding: 20px 47px;"> <strong>Disclosure of Material Connection:</strong> This episode includes some affiliate link. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s <a href= "http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2003-title16-vol1/content-detail.html"> 16 CFR, Part 255</a>: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.</div>

Is your classroom out of control? Are you struggling to teach but student behavior is getting in the way? Today, classroom management expert, Linda Kardamis gives us a place to start. www.coolcatteacher.com/e640  Today's Sponsor - Free Classroom Management Webinar: On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from classroom management expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Go to coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol to learn more and sign up for this free webinar on classroom management. Linda is in this podcast, however, all content in the show is hers and my own opinions. Linda Kardamis - Bio As submitted Linda Kardamis taught middle school math before being led to become the founder of Teach 4 the Heart (https://teach4theheart.com/) - a website centered on providing practical advice, encouragement, and support for Christian teachers. As part of her calling to uplift educators everywhere, Linda has compiled three books: Create Your Dream Classroom, Take Heart & Teach, and Teach Uplifted. She is also the creator of online courses such as Classroom Management 101 and Beyond Classroom Management, and her Teach 4 the Heart podcast is enjoyed by a growing number of educators. All of Linda's work and programs focus on her faith-based passion and calling to help teachers across the country and around the globe excel and thrive in their teaching adventures and careers. Linda is also a wife and mom of four littles, which, of course, keeps things interesting. Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate link. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

5 Steps to Regain Control of Your Classroom with Linda Kardamis

<p>You can solve problems by going Upstream. Dan Heath, the author of the new book <a href="https://amzn.to/2Tp6LOS">Upstream</a>, talks about the principles the Chicago Public School system used to go from a 52% graduation rate to one close to 80% in just a few years. Some of the same principles were used in Rockford, Illinois to be the first city that eradicated homelessness. Dan shares four strategies to move upstream to solve problems in schools and in our world today.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e639">www.coolcatteacher.com/e639</a> </p> <div style= "background-color: #cccccc; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; padding: 20px 47px;"> <strong>Today's Sponsor - Free Classroom Management Webinar:</strong><br /> On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from <strong>classroom management</strong> expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Go to <a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol">coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol</a> to learn more and sign up for this <strong>free webinar on classroom management.</strong></div> <h2>Dan Heath - Bio As Submitted</h2> <p>Dan Heath and his brother, Chip, have written four New York Times bestselling books: Made to Stick, Switch, Decisive, and The Power of Moments. Heath is a senior fellow at Duke University’s CASE center, which supports entrepreneurs fighting for social good. He lives in Durham, North Carolina. The Heath brothers’ books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been translated into thirty-three languages.</p> <p>Blog: <a href= "https://heathbrothers.com/">https://heathbrothers.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <div style= "background-color: #cccccc; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; padding: 20px 47px;"> <strong>Disclosure of Material Connection:</strong> This episode includes some affiliate link. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s <a href= "http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2003-title16-vol1/content-detail.html"> 16 CFR, Part 255</a>: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.</div>

You can solve problems by going Upstream. Dan Heath, the author of the new book Upstream, talks about the principles the Chicago Public School system used to go from a 52% graduation rate to one close to 80% in just a few years. Some of the same principles were used in Rockford, Illinois to be the first city that eradicated homelessness. Dan shares four strategies to move upstream to solve problems in schools and in our world today. www.coolcatteacher.com/e639  Today's Sponsor - Free Classroom Management Webinar: On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from classroom management expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Go to coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol to learn more and sign up for this free webinar on classroom management. Dan Heath - Bio As Submitted Dan Heath and his brother, Chip, have written four New York Times bestselling books: Made to Stick, Switch, Decisive, and The Power of Moments. Heath is a senior fellow at Duke University’s CASE center, which supports entrepreneurs fighting for social good. He lives in Durham, North Carolina. The Heath brothers’ books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been translated into thirty-three languages. Blog: https://heathbrothers.com/   Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate link. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

4 Ways to Go Upstream to Solve Problems with Dan Heath

<p>Robert Kalman's middle schoolers are designing in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). In this episode, Robert gives us his insights and tips into the best tools and tips in AR and VR today. From Google Tour Creator, CoSpaces, Merge Cube (with Tinkercad) and Panaform - Robert will share simple tools you can start using with your students today.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e638">www.coolcatteacher.com/e638</a> </p> <div style= "background-color: #cccccc; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; padding: 20px 47px;"> <strong>Today's Sponsor - Free Classroom Management Webinar:</strong><br /> On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from <strong>classroom management</strong> expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Go to <a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol">coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol</a> to learn more and sign up for this <strong>free webinar on classroom management.</strong></div> <h3>Tools Robert Discusses in the Show</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://arvr.google.com/tourcreator/">Google Tour Creator</a></li> <li><a href="https://cospaces.io/edu/">CoSpaces</a></li> <li><a href="https://mergeedu.com/cube">Merge Cube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tinkercad.com/">Tinkercad</a> <ul> <li>Note: <a href= "https://blog.tinkercad.com/smithsonian-artifacts-added-to-tinkercad"> Smithsonian Artifacts have just been added to Tinkercad</a> as part of their open access initiative</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://panoform.com/">Panoform</a></li> </ul> <h2>Robert Kalman - Bio as Submitted</h2> <p>Robert Kalman is a middle school Digital Design Teacher and Technology Coordinator/Integrator for the Ramsey School District in New Jersey. Robert loves working with teachers to incorporate effective educational technologies, and students to experiment with innovative tools, such as physical computing, game design, 3D/AR/VR applications, and web design/coding platforms.</p> <p>Blog: <a href= "http://www.robertkalman.com">robertkalman.com</a></p> <p>Twitter: @<a href= "https://www.twitter.com/robert_kalman">robert_kalman</a></p> <p>Instagram: @<a href= "https://www.twitter.com/robert_kalman">robert_kalman</a></p> <div style= "background-color: #cccccc; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; padding: 20px 47px;"> <strong>Disclosure of Material Connection:</strong> This episode includes some affiliate link. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s <a href= "http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2003-title16-vol1/content-detail.html"> 16 CFR, Part 255</a>: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.</div>

Robert Kalman's middle schoolers are designing in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). In this episode, Robert gives us his insights and tips into the best tools and tips in AR and VR today. From Google Tour Creator, CoSpaces, Merge Cube (with Tinkercad) and Panaform - Robert will share simple tools you can start using with your students today. www.coolcatteacher.com/e638  Today's Sponsor - Free Classroom Management Webinar: On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from classroom management expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Go to coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol to learn more and sign up for this free webinar on classroom management. Tools Robert Discusses in the Show Google Tour Creator CoSpaces Merge Cube Tinkercad Note: Smithsonian Artifacts have just been added to Tinkercad as part of their open access initiative Panoform Robert Kalman - Bio as Submitted Robert Kalman is a middle school Digital Design Teacher and Technology Coordinator/Integrator for the Ramsey School District in New Jersey. Robert loves working with teachers to incorporate effective educational technologies, and students to experiment with innovative tools, such as physical computing, game design, 3D/AR/VR applications, and web design/coding platforms. Blog: robertkalman.com Twitter: @robert_kalman Instagram: @robert_kalman Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate link. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

How Kids Can Design in AR and VR with Robert Kalman

<p>If you're using the Google Suite for Education, Google App Scripts can save you time. Alice Keeler talks about how she programs Google App scripts, some add ons she's made, and some you can use to help improve what you're doing in your classroom!</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e637">www.coolcatteacher.com/e637</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's Sponsor: On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from classroom management expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Go to <a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol">coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol</a> to learn more and sign up for this <strong>free webinar on classroom management.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Alice Keeler</strong></span></p> <p>Teacher and mom of 5, Alice Keeler is the Google-crowned “Queen of Spreadsheets”, an international speaker on teaching and EdTech integration, <a href="https://amzn.to/32M8HE4">co-author of 5 books</a>, Google Certified Innovator, Google Apps Developer, founder of #coffeeEDU, and has degrees in Mathematics and Educational Media Design and Technology. Alice shares her expertise through online workshops at <a class="text-blue underline" contenteditable="plaintext-only" href= "http://alicekeeler.com/goslow" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">alicekeeler.com/goslow</a>, blogs at alicekeeler.com and tweets @<a href= "https://www.twitter.com/alicekeeler">alicekeeler</a>.</p> <p><em>(bio as submitted)</em></p> <p> </p>

If you're using the Google Suite for Education, Google App Scripts can save you time. Alice Keeler talks about how she programs Google App scripts, some add ons she's made, and some you can use to help improve what you're doing in your classroom! www.coolcatteacher.com/e637 Today's Sponsor: On Monday, March 16 at 8 pm learn from classroom management expert Linda Kardamis how to regain control of your classroom even this late in the school year. Go to coolcatteacher.com/getcontrol to learn more and sign up for this free webinar on classroom management. Alice Keeler Teacher and mom of 5, Alice Keeler is the Google-crowned “Queen of Spreadsheets”, an international speaker on teaching and EdTech integration, co-author of 5 books, Google Certified Innovator, Google Apps Developer, founder of #coffeeEDU, and has degrees in Mathematics and Educational Media Design and Technology. Alice shares her expertise through online workshops at alicekeeler.com/goslow, blogs at alicekeeler.com and tweets @alicekeeler. (bio as submitted)  

How to Program (and Use) Google App Scripts with Alice Keeler

<p>As the Coronavirus spreads, so does the news about it. Some stories are accurate. Some stories are not. And some stories are full of half-truths. All designed to get people to read and for the clicks to come. Today's guest, Darren Hudgins is co-author of <a href="https://amzn.to/39ibRlt">Fact VS Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of Fake News</a> (ISTE 2018). He helps us understand triggers, news literacy, and how we can help our students effectively analyze news in a world where health issues and news tend to go viral. We have to help our students live in this world. Have the conversations now.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e636">www.coolcatteacher.com/e636</a> </p> <h2>Darren Hudgins</h2> <p><em>Bio As Submitted</em></p> <p>Darren Hudgins is the CEO of Think | Do | Thrive and the co-author of <a href="https://amzn.to/39ibRlt">Fact VS Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of Fake News</a> (ISTE 2018). In both capacities, he works with educators, school leaders, districts, and school organizations to help them build experiences that promote thought, play, and innovative strategies. He believes these strategies strengthen human capacity efforts, drive action, and inspire the souls of social servants so that all students can thrive. Learn more about his 20 plus years in education at <a class="text-blue underline" contenteditable="plaintext-only" href="http://about.me/darren_hudgins" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">about.me/darren_hudgins</a>.</p> <p>Twitter: @<a href= "https://www.twitter.com/dhudgins">dhudgins</a></p> <p>Instagram: @<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dhudgins">dhudgins</a></p> <p>Free Resource on this topic: <a href= "https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18ktBLl8BBUAUus7zpwnCarR5NQ7bkOGJbDB5m7IhtRk/preview?slide=id.g7d29556fa3_0_134"> Darren's Free News Literacy Resource</a> (Presentation)</p> <p> </p> <div style= "background-color: #cccccc; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; padding: 20px 47px;"> <strong>Disclosure of Material Connection:</strong> This episode includes some affiliate links. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s <a href= "http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2003-title16-vol1/content-detail.html"> 16 CFR, Part 255</a>: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.</div>

As the Coronavirus spreads, so does the news about it. Some stories are accurate. Some stories are not. And some stories are full of half-truths. All designed to get people to read and for the clicks to come. Today's guest, Darren Hudgins is co-author of Fact VS Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of Fake News (ISTE 2018). He helps us understand triggers, news literacy, and how we can help our students effectively analyze news in a world where health issues and news tend to go viral. We have to help our students live in this world. Have the conversations now. www.coolcatteacher.com/e636  Darren Hudgins Bio As Submitted Darren Hudgins is the CEO of Think | Do | Thrive and the co-author of Fact VS Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of Fake News (ISTE 2018). In both capacities, he works with educators, school leaders, districts, and school organizations to help them build experiences that promote thought, play, and innovative strategies. He believes these strategies strengthen human capacity efforts, drive action, and inspire the souls of social servants so that all students can thrive. Learn more about his 20 plus years in education at about.me/darren_hudgins. Twitter: @dhudgins Instagram: @dhudgins Free Resource on this topic: Darren's Free News Literacy Resource (Presentation)   Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate links. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

Coronavirus, Kobe Bryant and News Literacy with Darren Hudgins

<p>Some districts and schools use test scores to hold teachers "accountable." But what if this practice is hurting the very kids it is trying to help. Teacher and columnist Jody Stallings shares what he uncovered when he looked at this practice and why using test scores to evaluate teachers is a very bad idea.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e635">www.coolcatteacher.com/e635</a></p> <h2>Jody Stallings - Bio As Submitted</h2> <p>Jody Stallings has been an award-winning public school teacher in Charleston, South Carolina, since 1992. He is director of the Charleston Teacher Alliance and an adjunct professor with the American Public University System.<br /> <br /> He writes the weekly “Teacher to Parent” column for which he is the recipient of the 2018 first place award in column writing from the South Carolina Press Association.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/teachertoparent">https://www.facebook.com/teachertoparent</a></p> <p>Twitter: @<a href= "https://www.twitter.com/stallings_jody">stallings_jody</a></p> <p> </p>

Some districts and schools use test scores to hold teachers "accountable." But what if this practice is hurting the very kids it is trying to help. Teacher and columnist Jody Stallings shares what he uncovered when he looked at this practice and why using test scores to evaluate teachers is a very bad idea. www.coolcatteacher.com/e635 Jody Stallings - Bio As Submitted Jody Stallings has been an award-winning public school teacher in Charleston, South Carolina, since 1992. He is director of the Charleston Teacher Alliance and an adjunct professor with the American Public University System. He writes the weekly “Teacher to Parent” column for which he is the recipient of the 2018 first place award in column writing from the South Carolina Press Association. https://www.facebook.com/teachertoparent Twitter: @stallings_jody  

5 Reasons Using Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers is a Bad Idea with Jody Stallings

<p>Heather Wolpert-Gawron surveyed over two thousand students from every US state and type of school to find out what engages them in learning. She discovered some surprising trends that will impact how we teach teachers to teach and how we look at a school altogether. Variety may not only be the spice of life but it may be the spice of learning!</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e634">www.coolcatteacher.com/e634</a></p> <h2>Heather M. Wolpert-Gawron - Bio as Submitted</h2> <p>Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher and 21st Century Learning & PBL coach. She is the author of Just Ask Us: Kids Speak Out on Student Engagement (Corwin/AMLE), which shares the results of a nationwide survey of 6th-12th graders and what engages them as learners. She is also the author of DIY for Project Based Learning for ELA and History (Taylor & Francis) and DIY for Project Based Learning for Math and Science (Taylor & Francis). She is a staff blogger for Edutopia, a proud member of the California Writing Project, and a National Faculty member for PBLWorks (formally the Buck Institute for Education).</p> <p>Heather is passionate about Project Based Learning and believes the Maker Movement for teachers is in curriculum design. Heather believes curriculum design itself should tell a story, and she helps her students craft the tale. Heather lives with her husband and two boys in Los Angeles where they play Dungeons & Dragons every week, building their cross-over stories and adventures together.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Heather Wolpert-Gawron surveyed over two thousand students from every US state and type of school to find out what engages them in learning. She discovered some surprising trends that will impact how we teach teachers to teach and how we look at a school altogether. Variety may not only be the spice of life but it may be the spice of learning! www.coolcatteacher.com/e634 Heather M. Wolpert-Gawron - Bio as Submitted Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher and 21st Century Learning & PBL coach. She is the author of Just Ask Us: Kids Speak Out on Student Engagement (Corwin/AMLE), which shares the results of a nationwide survey of 6th-12th graders and what engages them as learners. She is also the author of DIY for Project Based Learning for ELA and History (Taylor & Francis) and DIY for Project Based Learning for Math and Science (Taylor & Francis). She is a staff blogger for Edutopia, a proud member of the California Writing Project, and a National Faculty member for PBLWorks (formally the Buck Institute for Education). Heather is passionate about Project Based Learning and believes the Maker Movement for teachers is in curriculum design. Heather believes curriculum design itself should tell a story, and she helps her students craft the tale. Heather lives with her husband and two boys in Los Angeles where they play Dungeons & Dragons every week, building their cross-over stories and adventures together.    

What Really Engages Students with Heather Wolpert-Gawron

<p>Creating the culture in your classroom can help you be a better and happier teacher and can help your students learn better and be happier too. Today's guest, Elisabeth Bostwick takes us into her classroom to share how she creates a luminous learning environment where learners are empowered by authentic learning that unleashes their potential. Get motivated to reach every child!</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e633">www.coolcatteacher.com/e633</a></p> <h3>Elisabeth Bostwick - Bio As Submitted</h3> <p>Elisabeth Bostwick is a multi-award-winning educator who is passionate about creating the conditions to spark curiosity and unleash creativity to empower learning. She is the author of, T<a href="https://amzn.to/3cdC86v">ake the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of Innovation</a> and co-author of <a href= "https://amzn.to/32vfjGJ">Education Write Now, Volume II: Top Strategies for Improving Relationships and Culture</a>. As an innovative teaching and learning consultant and instructional coach supporting K-12 teachers, Elisabeth works alongside educators to create inclusive and equitable classroom cultures where every learner thrives. Elisabeth is driven to deepen learning; leveraging highly effective strategies that engage and empower all learners to maximize growth. With her passion for creating a long-lasting, positive impact on education, Elisabeth inspires others to identify how we can cultivate systemic change and develop essential success skills to ensure learners are future-ready.</p> <p> </p>

Creating the culture in your classroom can help you be a better and happier teacher and can help your students learn better and be happier too. Today's guest, Elisabeth Bostwick takes us into her classroom to share how she creates a luminous learning environment where learners are empowered by authentic learning that unleashes their potential. Get motivated to reach every child! www.coolcatteacher.com/e633 Elisabeth Bostwick - Bio As Submitted Elisabeth Bostwick is a multi-award-winning educator who is passionate about creating the conditions to spark curiosity and unleash creativity to empower learning. She is the author of, Take the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of Innovation and co-author of Education Write Now, Volume II: Top Strategies for Improving Relationships and Culture. As an innovative teaching and learning consultant and instructional coach supporting K-12 teachers, Elisabeth works alongside educators to create inclusive and equitable classroom cultures where every learner thrives. Elisabeth is driven to deepen learning; leveraging highly effective strategies that engage and empower all learners to maximize growth. With her passion for creating a long-lasting, positive impact on education, Elisabeth inspires others to identify how we can cultivate systemic change and develop essential success skills to ensure learners are future-ready.  

Take the LEAP - Don't Sit and Stick with Elisabeth Bostwick

<p>Edtech coaching can be improved with "walkarounds" and interaction between edtech coaches and teachers. Adam Juarez talks about organic edtech coaching and how to cultivate those relationships.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e632">www.coolcatteacher.com/e632</a> </p> <h2>Adam Juarez - Bio as Submitted</h2> <p>Adam Juarez is a 6-12 Technology Integration Coach for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District. He leads teachers in implementing technology into their lessons through one-on-one coaching, demo lessons and professional development. He is the founder of the Cardinal Innovation Center: A Student-Centered Virtual and Physical Learning Space Designed to Empower. In addition, he is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, 2017 CUE Leroy Finkel Fellowship Finalist and co-founder of the Twitter chat #CVTechTalk. He frequently presents at ISTE, CUE, EdTechTeam and Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) events.</p>

Edtech coaching can be improved with "walkarounds" and interaction between edtech coaches and teachers. Adam Juarez talks about organic edtech coaching and how to cultivate those relationships. www.coolcatteacher.com/e632  Adam Juarez - Bio as Submitted Adam Juarez is a 6-12 Technology Integration Coach for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District. He leads teachers in implementing technology into their lessons through one-on-one coaching, demo lessons and professional development. He is the founder of the Cardinal Innovation Center: A Student-Centered Virtual and Physical Learning Space Designed to Empower. In addition, he is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, 2017 CUE Leroy Finkel Fellowship Finalist and co-founder of the Twitter chat #CVTechTalk. He frequently presents at ISTE, CUE, EdTechTeam and Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) events.

Organic Edtech Coaching with Adam Juarez

<p>Take risks in education to build relationships, have difficult conversations, and make progress. Kristen Nan, a third-grade teacher, co-authored a book with her assistant superintendent. It was a risk, for sure, but Kristen talks about the risks she is and has taken in her classroom and how it has improved learning for everyone. Get inspired to take your own risks.</p> <p><a href= "http://www.coolcatteacher.com/e631">www.coolcatteacher.com/e631</a></p> <p><strong>My Productivity Secrets</strong>: I make my own planner pages. If you want a copy of them and information on how I stay organized, buy the <a href="https://gumroad.com/l/bZbtZ">Do What Matters Book</a> and resources. I sell them direct for $9.95 because I've included over 100 templates that I have used at some point in my life and career (including those when I was a stay at home.)</p> <h2>Kristen Nan - Bio As Submitted</h2> <p>An educator for the last 23 years, Kristen Nan’s passion for building relationships with her students, colleagues, and community continues to ignite change for the better! Kristen has served as an emotional support teacher, learning support teacher, and classroom teacher from Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to her current role as a 3rd-grade teacher, Kristen is an author, national speaker, consultant. With keeping a future-ready mindset at the forefront for every child, she has been recognized as an award-winning educator for innovative practices. Kristen’s recent release, “ALL IN, Taking a Gamble in Education” is co-authored by Jacie Maslyk and focuses on the importance of risk-taking, chances, and building relationships between teachers and administrators.</p> <h2>Kristen Nan - Bio As submitted</h2> <p>An educator for the last 23 years, Kristen Nan’s passion for building relationships with her students, colleagues, and community continues to ignite change for the better! Kristen has served as an emotional support teacher, learning support teacher, and classroom teacher from Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to her current role as a 3rd-grade teacher, Kristen is an author, national speaker, consultant. With keeping a future-ready mindset at the forefront for every child, she has been recognized as an award-winning educator for innovative practices. Kristen’s recent release, “<a href="https://amzn.to/2ugPqhm">ALL IN, Taking a Gamble in Education</a>” is co-authored by Jacie Maslyk and focuses on the importance of risk-taking, chances, and building relationships between teachers and administrators.</p> <p>Twitter: @<a href= "https://www.twitter.com/nankr1120">nankr1120</a></p> <p><a href= "https://kristennan.com/">https://kristennan.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Take risks in education to build relationships, have difficult conversations, and make progress. Kristen Nan, a third-grade teacher, co-authored a book with her assistant superintendent. It was a risk, for sure, but Kristen talks about the risks she is and has taken in her classroom and how it has improved learning for everyone. Get inspired to take your own risks. www.coolcatteacher.com/e631 My Productivity Secrets: I make my own planner pages. If you want a copy of them and information on how I stay organized, buy the Do What Matters Book and resources. I sell them direct for $9.95 because I've included over 100 templates that I have used at some point in my life and career (including those when I was a stay at home.) Kristen Nan - Bio As Submitted An educator for the last 23 years, Kristen Nan’s passion for building relationships with her students, colleagues, and community continues to ignite change for the better! Kristen has served as an emotional support teacher, learning support teacher, and classroom teacher from Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to her current role as a 3rd-grade teacher, Kristen is an author, national speaker, consultant. With keeping a future-ready mindset at the forefront for every child, she has been recognized as an award-winning educator for innovative practices. Kristen’s recent release, “ALL IN, Taking a Gamble in Education” is co-authored by Jacie Maslyk and focuses on the importance of risk-taking, chances, and building relationships between teachers and administrators. Kristen Nan - Bio As submitted An educator for the last 23 years, Kristen Nan’s passion for building relationships with her students, colleagues, and community continues to ignite change for the better! Kristen has served as an emotional support teacher, learning support teacher, and classroom teacher from Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to her current role as a 3rd-grade teacher, Kristen is an author, national speaker, consultant. With keeping a future-ready mindset at the forefront for every child, she has been recognized as an award-winning educator for innovative practices. Kristen’s recent release, “ALL IN, Taking a Gamble in Education” is co-authored by Jacie Maslyk and focuses on the importance of risk-taking, chances, and building relationships between teachers and administrators. Twitter: @nankr1120 https://kristennan.com/      

Smart Risk Taking in Education with Kristen Nan

<p>How do you build staff morale? Brad Shreffler has five ideas to help us as you work to build bridges of trust and relationship with your colleagues at school. Enjoy coming to school because you love working with your colleagues.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e630">www.coolcatteacher.com/e630</a></p> <div style= "background-color: #ffffcc; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; padding: 20px 47px;"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 240 online graduate-level PD courses in 19 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to</span> <a href= "https://www.advancementcourses.com/coolcat"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">advancementcourses.com/coolcat</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Never stop learning!</span></div> <p><a href= "https://www.advancementcourses.com/courses?utm_source=coolcatteacher&utm_medium=influencer&tid=2938715&utm_content=podcast_feb20&utm_campaign=show1_02102020"> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-25060" style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://www.coolcatteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/button_look-at-courses-1.png" alt="Advancement Courses" width="196" height="40" /></a></p> <h2>Brad Shreffler - Bio as Submitted</h2> <p>Brad Shreffler is an instructional technology coach from Central Florida. He is also the host of the Planning Period Podcast, where he talks with other education stakeholders about education, teaching, and the problems facing the field. He is passionate about changing the shape of education for the betterment of students and teachers. Find his podcast at <a class="text-blue underline" contenteditable="plaintext-only" href= "https://www.bradshreffler.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.bradshreffler.com</a>.</p> <p>Twitter: @<a href= "https://www.twitter.com/BradShreffler">BradShreffler</a></p> <p>Planning Period Podcast - <a class="text-blue underline" contenteditable="plaintext-only" href= "https://www.bradshreffler.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.bradshreffler.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

How do you build staff morale? Brad Shreffler has five ideas to help us as you work to build bridges of trust and relationship with your colleagues at school. Enjoy coming to school because you love working with your colleagues. www.coolcatteacher.com/e630 Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 240 online graduate-level PD courses in 19 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Never stop learning! Brad Shreffler - Bio as Submitted Brad Shreffler is an instructional technology coach from Central Florida. He is also the host of the Planning Period Podcast, where he talks with other education stakeholders about education, teaching, and the problems facing the field. He is passionate about changing the shape of education for the betterment of students and teachers. Find his podcast at https://www.bradshreffler.com. Twitter: @BradShreffler Planning Period Podcast - https://www.bradshreffler.com      

5 Ideas for Building Staff Morale with Brad Shreffler

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