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How to Design the Classroom for Effective Education with Michael Cohen

The CoolCatTeacher

Michael Cohen aka the Tech Rabbi on episode 448 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Michael Cohen, aka the Tech Rabbi, and author of Education by Design talks about classroom design. We should design the classroom environment for learning.

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How to Use Alexa Devices in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Empatico uses live video, file sharing, a partner classroom at least 300 miles (or 483 kilometers) away, and specially designed activities. I’ve been collaborating globally since 2006 and have seen the power it has to help children be more accepting of people different from themselves.

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How to Teach Bravery

The CoolCatTeacher

Today’s guest, Michelle Cottrell-Williams talks about how she teaches this in her classroom. Listen to Michelle Cottrell-Williams share how to teach bravery Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Today’s Sponsor is Advancement Courses. Go to www.advancementcourses.com/coolcat.

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How to Promote Additive Bilingualism over Subtractive Bilingualism in the Classroom

Waterford

Then, learn how you can help your English-language learners maintain their first language (and why that matters). If you’re trying to figure out the best way to support ELL children in the classroom, promoting additive bilingualism should be the goal whenever possible. How to Encourage Additive Bilingualism. Here’s how it works.

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How to Embrace an Open Culture in Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

This type of learning is called an open culture of learning and George Couros, author of the Innovator’s Mindset, shares how it works. Welcome to episode 300 of the Every Classroom Matters podcast. Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher is a full-time classroom teacher in Camilla, Georgia. Check out the full series.

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Empowerment Through Choice

A Principal's Reflections

Agency in the classroom is about giving students more control over their learning through greater autonomy and purpose. It is essential to understand just how critical choice can be when thinking about lesson design and pedagogy. Best of all, there are unlimited possibilities on how to create these activities. Case in point.

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ADHD in the Classroom: How to Teach and Support Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Waterford

A survey of educators found that the majority lack enough information and classroom management strategies for students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and that they don’t feel capable to help them.[2] Then, we’ll discuss classroom management strategies and a few quick tips for supporting these students as a teacher.

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