In this segment, we talk about a new book that  offers 300 proven strategies to get students excited about writing.  Follow:  @coolcatteacher   @calvamom     @write_the_world   @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jennifer Serravallo is a literacy consultant, speaker, and the author 11 books and resources including The Reading Strategies Book and the two-time award-winning Independent Reading Assessment Series.

In this segment, we talk about a new book that offers 300 proven strategies to get students excited about writing. Follow: @coolcatteacher @calvamom @write_the_world @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jennifer Serravallo is a literacy consultant, speaker, and the author 11 books and resources including The Reading Strategies Book and the two-time award-winning Independent Reading Assessment Series.

300 Ways to Help Your Students Love Writing

Physical activity supports learning, reduces  student behavior issues, and can eliminate the need for ADHD  and ADD medications.  If the value of active learning is clear, why are we still asking students to sit still and learn?   Follow:    @coolcatteacher      @bloomzapp  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech   Dr. Brad Johnson is an international speaker in the field of education. He is author of  What Schools Don't Teach: 20 Ways to Help Students Excel in School and in Life and his latest book, From School Administrator to School Leader: 15 Keys to Maximizing Your Leadership Potential.

Physical activity supports learning, reduces student behavior issues, and can eliminate the need for ADHD and ADD medications. If the value of active learning is clear, why are we still asking students to sit still and learn? Follow: @coolcatteacher @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Brad Johnson is an international speaker in the field of education. He is author of What Schools Don't Teach: 20 Ways to Help Students Excel in School and in Life and his latest book, From School Administrator to School Leader: 15 Keys to Maximizing Your Leadership Potential.

Why Do We Still Ask Students to "Sit and Learn" When We Know...

At the heart of great teaching are meaningful learning experiences.  Find out how to create and discover these opportunities.   Follow:   @coolcatteacher  @gcouros     #edtechchat#edchat#edtechGeorge Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, "The Innovator's Mindset."

At the heart of great teaching are meaningful learning experiences. Find out how to create and discover these opportunities. Follow: @coolcatteacher @gcouros #edtechchat#edchat#edtech George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, "The Innovator's Mindset."

Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences

Our guest says that there are as many learning styles as there are individuals. What are the basics we need to know to teach the way each student's brain  wants to learn?Follow:     @coolcatteacher  @brainrulesbooks     @rusticpathways    @bamradionetwork  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. John J. Medina, a developmental molecular biologist, has a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organizes information. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller  Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School  -- a provocative book that takes on the way our schools and work environments are designed. His latest book is Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five.

Our guest says that there are as many learning styles as there are individuals. What are the basics we need to know to teach the way each student's brain wants to learn? Follow: @coolcatteacher @brainrulesbooks @rusticpathways @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. John J. Medina, a developmental molecular biologist, has a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organizes information. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School -- a provocative book that takes on the way our schools and work environments are designed. His latest book is Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five.

Three Ways to Teach the Way the Brain Wants to Learn

Many children struggle with managing their emotions concentration or behavior. Join us as we talk about how teachers can best work with students who struggle with self-regulation  Follow:   @coolcatteacher  @drmelrose  @bloomzapp  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech   Psychologist Dr. Reggie Melrose is the best-selling author of The 60 Seconds Fix and creator of Brain Charge™: The K-12 Curriculum. She has authored several other noteworthy resources including the groundbreaking books, You Can Heal Your Child and Why Students Underachieve. She is a well-known international speaker and consultant specializing in the application of current neuroscience to educational practice and parenting.

Many children struggle with managing their emotions concentration or behavior. Join us as we talk about how teachers can best work with students who struggle with self-regulation Follow: @coolcatteacher @drmelrose @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Psychologist Dr. Reggie Melrose is the best-selling author of The 60 Seconds Fix and creator of Brain Charge™: The K-12 Curriculum. She has authored several other noteworthy resources including the groundbreaking books, You Can Heal Your Child and Why Students Underachieve. She is a well-known international speaker and consultant specializing in the application of current neuroscience to educational practice and parenting.

Teaching Students Who Struggle with Self-Control

Our guest provides powerful examples of how she uses play as an engaging, effective  teaching tool  in  science, literature. math and history.  Follow:   @coolcatteacher    @bloomzapp  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech   Leanna Prater, M.A. Ed., is a District Technology Resource Teacher for Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, KY where she conducts professional development and provides supports to educators in instructional technology. She is also a doctoral candidate in Instructional Systems Design in the Department of Curriculum &amp; Instruction at the University of Kentucky, College of Education.

Our guest provides powerful examples of how she uses play as an engaging, effective teaching tool in science, literature. math and history. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Leanna Prater, M.A. Ed., is a District Technology Resource Teacher for Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, KY where she conducts professional development and provides supports to educators in instructional technology. She is also a doctoral candidate in Instructional Systems Design in the Department of Curriculum &amp; Instruction at the University of Kentucky, College of Education.

4 Powerful Ways to Teach Your  Students Through Play

Our guests offer suggestions on how homework can be redefined to make it meaningful, relevant, and fun.  Follow: @coolcatteacher @mssackstein  @conniehamilton   @classtag  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech  Connie Hamilton Ed.S. is a curriculum director in for Saranac Community Schools and a national presenter focusing on questioning, best practices, and leadership. She co-authored Hacking Homework with Starr Sackstein. Starr Sackstein teaches writing and journalism in New York City. She is a National Board-certified teacher and the New York director for the Journalism Education Association.

Our guests offer suggestions on how homework can be redefined to make it meaningful, relevant, and fun. Follow: @coolcatteacher @mssackstein @conniehamilton @classtag #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Connie Hamilton Ed.S. is a curriculum director in for Saranac Community Schools and a national presenter focusing on questioning, best practices, and leadership. She co-authored Hacking Homework with Starr Sackstein. Starr Sackstein teaches writing and journalism in New York City. She is a National Board-certified teacher and the New York director for the Journalism Education Association.

Reimagining Homework with Teachers, Students and Parents

Our guest is committed to teaching beyond the textbook.  In this segment, we explore how he engages  and effectively teaches using other resources.  Follow:  @coolcatteacher  @jmattmiller @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech   Matt Miller is a Spanish teacher at Turkey Run High School. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. Matt is a Google Certified Teacher, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and Bammy! Awards nominee. He writes at the Ditch That Textbook blog about using technology and creative ideas in teaching. Reach him at matt@DitchThatTextbook.com

Our guest is committed to teaching beyond the textbook. In this segment, we explore how he engages and effectively teaches using other resources. Follow: @coolcatteacher @jmattmiller @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Matt Miller is a Spanish teacher at Turkey Run High School. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. Matt is a Google Certified Teacher, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and Bammy! Awards nominee. He writes at the Ditch That Textbook blog about using technology and creative ideas in teaching. Reach him at matt@DitchThatTextbook.com

Ditch the Textbook and Replace It with...

Good formative assessment helps you be a better teacher tomorrow. Our guest calls poor formative assessment "uninformative assessment" and identifies four traits that make the difference.  Follow:   @coolcatteacher  @DouglasReeves @GRADECAM  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech   Dr. Douglas Reeves is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. The author of more than 30 books and 80 articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness, Doug has twice been named to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series. He has worked in every state in the U.S. and more than 20 other countries. Blogs at CreativeLeadership.net.

Good formative assessment helps you be a better teacher tomorrow. Our guest calls poor formative assessment "uninformative assessment" and identifies four traits that make the difference. Follow: @coolcatteacher @DouglasReeves @GRADECAM #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Douglas Reeves is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. The author of more than 30 books and 80 articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness, Doug has twice been named to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series. He has worked in every state in the U.S. and more than 20 other countries. Blogs at <a href="http://CreativeLeadership.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CreativeLeadership.net</a>.

How You Can be a Better Teacher Tomorrow

Join us as our guest makes a compelling case for being a more effective teacher by doing more with less.   Follow:   @coolcatteacher  @gcouros   @listenwiselearn  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, "The Innovator's Mindset."

Join us as our guest makes a compelling case for being a more effective teacher by doing more with less. Follow: @coolcatteacher @gcouros @listenwiselearn #edtechchat #edchat #edtech George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, "The Innovator's Mindset."

Improve Your Teaching by Doing a Few Things Well

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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Every Classroom Matters With Cool Cat Teacher

Our guests today created a see judge, act model for teaching kids about people who struggle to get access to clean water.Follow:  @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork#edtechchat #edchat #edtechMaggie Lauder is in her tenth year of teaching theology at a Catholic high school and her eighth year at Servite High School in Anaheim.   Joe Kim is serving as the Director of Campus Ministry at St. Francis High School in La Canada, CA. and pursuing a Masters Degree in Pastoral Theology from Loyola Marymount University, and run a graphic apparel company called PAL Campaign.

Our guests today created a see judge, act model for teaching kids about people who struggle to get access to clean water. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Maggie Lauder is in her tenth year of teaching theology at a Catholic high school and her eighth year at Servite High School in Anaheim. Joe Kim is serving as the Director of Campus Ministry at St. Francis High School in La Canada, CA. and pursuing a Masters Degree in Pastoral Theology from Loyola Marymount University, and run a graphic apparel company called PAL Campaign.

The Four Liter Challenge: Teaching Students About Water Poverty

In this segment our guest shares what he's learned about building relationships with students --especially those who don't want to connect with you. Follow:  @jamessturtevant @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech James Sturtevant is working through his 30th year in public education. He believes a strongstudent/teacher is essential to the learning process and is the author of You've Got to Connect.

In this segment our guest shares what he's learned about building relationships with students --especially those who don't want to connect with you. Follow: @jamessturtevant @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech James Sturtevant is working through his 30th year in public education. He believes a strong student/teacher is essential to the learning process and is the author of You've Got to Connect.

Building Relationships with Students of All Types

In this segment we talk with a teacher and his students who collaborated with students worldwide to take control of their learning in a big way.  Learn more... Follow:  @ifitzgerald15 @EWaltersScience @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Eric Walters serves as the Director of STEM Education at the Marymount School of New York, where he teaches AP Physics, Honors Physics and Atmospheric Science.  An Apple Distinguished Educator, Eric also serves as moderator for the Student Technology Leadership Team and C.O.D.E., the Upper School Coding Club.  Tylor Johnson is a senior at Marymount School of New York and a founding member of the Student Technology Leadership Team. Isabelle Fitzgerald is a senior at Marymount School of New York and a founding member of our Student Technology Leadership Team.

In this segment we talk with a teacher and his students who collaborated with students worldwide to take control of their learning in a big way. Learn more... Follow: @ifitzgerald15 @EWaltersScience @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Eric Walters serves as the Director of STEM Education at the Marymount School of New York, where he teaches AP Physics, Honors Physics and Atmospheric Science. An Apple Distinguished Educator, Eric also serves as moderator for the Student Technology Leadership Team and C.O.D.E., the Upper School Coding Club. Tylor Johnson is a senior at Marymount School of New York and a founding member of the Student Technology Leadership Team. Isabelle Fitzgerald is a senior at Marymount School of New York and a founding member of our Student Technology Leadership Team.

Empowering Students To Achieve Amazing Things

Our guest is a master teacher of literature who has had an incredible impact on thousands of students.  In this segment he shares the philosophy that drives his approach to teaching along with practical tips for getting students to think deeply about the larger questions of life.Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork#edtechchat #edchat #edtech David Menasche grew up in Miami, Florida, and majored in journalism at Eugene Lang College and the New School for Social Research. He later earned his teacher certification from Florida International University and taught at the renowned Coral Reef Senior High School for fifteen years.   Menasche has taught over 3,000 students and in 2012, he was awarded Teacher of the Year by his region. He now resides in New Orleans.

Our guest is a master teacher of literature who has had an incredible impact on thousands of students. In this segment he shares the philosophy that drives his approach to teaching along with practical tips for getting students to think deeply about the larger questions of life. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech David Menasche grew up in Miami, Florida, and majored in journalism at Eugene Lang College and the New School for Social Research. He later earned his teacher certification from Florida International University and taught at the renowned Coral Reef Senior High School for fifteen years. Menasche has taught over 3,000 students and in 2012, he was awarded Teacher of the Year by his region. He now resides in New Orleans.

The Priority List: A Creative Approach to Teaching Literature and Life's Greatest Lessons

Our guest today has been on curating teaching resources for almost two decades.  In this segment she shares insights, resources and advice for smart curation. Follow: @coolcatteacher @kathyschrock@bamradionetworkKathy Schrock is a retired teacher-librarian and school district technology director. She has been involved with critical evaluation of Web sites since 1995 and continues to provide resources to teachers to help them include these skills in teaching and learning.

Our guest today has been on curating teaching resources for almost two decades. In this segment she shares insights, resources and advice for smart curation. Follow: @coolcatteacher @kathyschrock@bamradionetwork Kathy Schrock is a retired teacher-librarian and school district technology director. She has been involved with critical evaluation of Web sites since 1995 and continues to provide resources to teachers to help them include these skills in teaching and learning.

Curation Trends: Finding the Best Teaching Tools, Apps, and Resources

We all have lesson plans that crash and burn. The lesson plan is a disaster, the students are off task and authentic learning is nowhere to  be found in the room.  It this segment we talk openly about why some lessons go south and how to recover. 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.

We all have lesson plans that crash and burn. The lesson plan is a disaster, the students are off task and authentic learning is nowhere to be found in the room. It this segment we talk openly about why some lessons go south and how to recover. 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.

My Lesson Plan Isn't Working, Kids Aren't Learning, I'm Freaking Out

Our guest is passionate about literacy.  She has dedicated her life to helping kids master the fundamentals that lead to the love of reading, writing and life-long learning. Follow:  @coolcatteacher  @pamallyn @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Pam Allyn is a renowned literacy advocate, founder of the global organization LitWorld and author of 23 books for parents and educators on why reading and writing changes lives. Pam and her team are the founders of World Read Aloud Day on February 24th, 2016.

Our guest is passionate about literacy. She has dedicated her life to helping kids master the fundamentals that lead to the love of reading, writing and life-long learning. Follow: @coolcatteacher @pamallyn @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Pam Allyn is a renowned literacy advocate, founder of the global organization LitWorld and author of 23 books for parents and educators on why reading and writing changes lives. Pam and her team are the founders of World Read Aloud Day on February 24th, 2016.

Two Ways to Turn Struggling Students into Life-Long Readers

What is your vision of the ideal lesson?  After years of teaching, our guest says her vision involves two principles, rigor, and fun. Listen in as she talks about how to bring the two together in a classroom.Follow:  @coolcatteacher  @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Follow:  @coolcatteacher  @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Laura Candler is the owner of Teaching Resources and a former 5th-grade teacher from Fayetteville, NC. She has presented educational workshops to teachers around the country for over 20 years. She's the author of 10 books for teachers as well as over 100 digital resources. She can be found at www.facebook.com/teachingresources.

What is your vision of the ideal lesson? After years of teaching, our guest says her vision involves two principles, rigor, and fun. Listen in as she talks about how to bring the two together in a classroom. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Laura Candler is the owner of Teaching Resources and a former 5th-grade teacher from Fayetteville, NC. She has presented educational workshops to teachers around the country for over 20 years. She's the author of 10 books for teachers as well as over 100 digital resources. She can be found at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/teachingresources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/teachingresources</a>.

My Best Lesson Plans: More Learning, More Fun

Our guest is one of the first teachers to use a 3D printer for project-based learning.  In this segment we get an introduction to using 3D printers in the classroom.  Follow: @kellyhines @coolcatteacher @bamradionetworkKelly Wade Hines a 5th grade teacher, lifelong learner,  NBCT, DEN Guru from North Carolina, DEN LC, SMART Exemplary Educator &amp; Certified Trainer, NC Kenan Fello and mom to 3 crazy boys,

Our guest is one of the first teachers to use a 3D printer for project-based learning. In this segment we get an introduction to using 3D printers in the classroom. Follow: @kellyhines @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork Kelly Wade Hines a 5th grade teacher, lifelong learner, NBCT, DEN Guru from North Carolina, DEN LC, SMART Exemplary Educator &amp; Certified Trainer, NC Kenan Fello and mom to 3 crazy boys,

How 3D Printers Opens New Possibilities for Project - based-Learning

What makes a teacher better?  According to our guest, it's often not what we've been taught to believe.  In this segment, Josh Stumpenhorst aims to debunk the myths and focus on what really makes a difference in our instruction.  Follow: @stumpteacher @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher as well as an active blogger (stumpteacher.blogspot.com ) and tweeter (@stumpteacher). He has been named the 2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year, 2012 Illinois Teacher Excellence Award Winner, 2012 Illinois Computer Educator Teacher of the Year and a member of the 2011 International Society of Technology Educators Emerging Leaders class.

What makes a teacher better? According to our guest, it's often not what we've been taught to believe. In this segment, Josh Stumpenhorst aims to debunk the myths and focus on what really makes a difference in our instruction. Follow: @stumpteacher @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher as well as an active blogger (<a href="http://stumpteacher.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stumpteacher.blogspot.com</a> ) and tweeter (@stumpteacher). He has been named the 2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year, 2012 Illinois Teacher Excellence Award Winner, 2012 Illinois Computer Educator Teacher of the Year and a member of the 2011 International Society of Technology Educators Emerging Leaders class.

These Five Things Won't Make You a Better Teacher, This One Will

Helping students who struggle with reading and writing can be a big challenge for teachers. Join us as we discuss the best strategies for helping those students who need special attention. Follow:     @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech  Dr. Linda H. Mason is a Professor of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She conducts research on Self-Regulated Strategy Development for reading comprehension and writing.

Helping students who struggle with reading and writing can be a big challenge for teachers. Join us as we discuss the best strategies for helping those students who need special attention. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Linda H. Mason is a Professor of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She conducts research on Self-Regulated Strategy Development for reading comprehension and writing.

3 Strategies for Students who Struggle with Reading and Writing

How effective is your teaching? How do you know how much your students are learning? What are the best practices and tools for doing effective formative and summative assessment?  We discuss  all of this and more in this episode.Follow: @garnet_hillman @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Garnet Hillman is an instructional coach at Caruso Middle School in Deerfield, IL. She is passionate about reforming assessment and grading practices to ensure the focus for all students is on learning.

How effective is your teaching? How do you know how much your students are learning? What are the best practices and tools for doing effective formative and summative assessment? We discuss all of this and more in this episode. Follow: @garnet_hillman @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Garnet Hillman is an instructional coach at Caruso Middle School in Deerfield, IL. She is passionate about reforming assessment and grading practices to ensure the focus for all students is on learning.

7 Smart Ways to Know What Your Students Are Really Learning

Have you heard of the Iron Chef or American Idol?  Can these TV shows teach us anything about student engagement?  Our guest  says, absolutely. Learn more...Follow:  @jcorippo  @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jon Corippo is the Chief Instigator of the CUE Rock Star Teacher Summer Camps, an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher, former Assistant Superintendent and IT Director.

Have you heard of the Iron Chef or American Idol? Can these TV shows teach us anything about student engagement? Our guest says, absolutely. Learn more... Follow: @jcorippo @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jon Corippo is the Chief Instigator of the CUE Rock Star Teacher Summer Camps, an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher, former Assistant Superintendent and IT Director.

[Teaching Strategies] What I Learned About Student Engagement from Watching TV

Our guest is a gamemaster turned teacher, who uses the principle of good game design to create riveting lesson plans. Follow:  @coolcatteacher  @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Lee Sheldon is a professional game writer and designer currently working on his 40th game. He recently joined the Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Previously he was an Associate Professor in the Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  He wrote the bestselling book The Multiplayer Classroom: Designing Coursework as a Game. Before his career in games, Lee was a television writer-producer--from Charlie’s Angels to Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Our guest is a gamemaster turned teacher, who uses the principle of good game design to create riveting lesson plans. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Lee Sheldon is a professional game writer and designer currently working on his 40th game. He recently joined the Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Previously he was an Associate Professor in the Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He wrote the bestselling book The Multiplayer Classroom: Designing Coursework as a Game. Before his career in games, Lee was a television writer-producer--from Charlie’s Angels to Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Balancing Learning and Fun: How to Create Riveting Lesson Plans

Join us as we talk about how kindness can be taught in our schools.  Follow:  @coolcatteacher  @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtechCaitlin Charnow is a seventh grade Language Arts Teacher, and  the head of the National Junior Honor Society at Schmucker Middle School. It is a personal goal of hers to spread tolerance and understanding to her students, and to give them a voice. She is excited to realize this goal through leading the students in Project To Be Kind. Stacy Eck has been a teacher for 7 years and has served as the National Junior Honor Society leader at Schmucker Middle School for 3 years.

Join us as we talk about how kindness can be taught in our schools. Follow: @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Caitlin Charnow is a seventh grade Language Arts Teacher, and the head of the National Junior Honor Society at Schmucker Middle School. It is a personal goal of hers to spread tolerance and understanding to her students, and to give them a voice. She is excited to realize this goal through leading the students in Project To Be Kind. Stacy Eck has been a teacher for 7 years and has served as the National Junior Honor Society leader at Schmucker Middle School for 3 years.

Teaching Kids to Be Kind

Our guest shares with us how Minecraft, monsters and screencasting can be used as a powerful tool for nurturing 21st century skills.Follow:  @globalearner @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork  #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Joel Levin was a mild-mannered computer teacher in New York City until he began using Minecraft in his classroom. He quickly realized that he had unlocked one of the most versatile and engaging educational tools since the pencil. He formed TeacherGaming in 2011 to make MinecraftEdu, a custom remix of the original Minecraft designed for classroom use.  He has been teaching for 10 years, but has been playing games since the Pong era

Our guest shares with us how Minecraft, monsters and screencasting can be used as a powerful tool for nurturing 21st century skills. Follow: @globalearner @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Joel Levin was a mild-mannered computer teacher in New York City until he began using Minecraft in his classroom. He quickly realized that he had unlocked one of the most versatile and engaging educational tools since the pencil. He formed TeacherGaming in 2011 to make MinecraftEdu, a custom remix of the original Minecraft designed for classroom use. He has been teaching for 10 years, but has been playing games since the Pong era

How Monsters and Minecraft Can Drive  Great Teaching and Learning

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.

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.

Three  Learning Experiences You Should Give to Every Student

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