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How Vulnerability Can Make Your Classroom a Safer Place

The CoolCatTeacher

A conversation with Michelle Cotrell-Williams on episode #46 of the 10-minute Teacher Show From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Download Transcript. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.

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What Teachers Pay Teachers Is Learning From Bad Lessons and Upset Teachers

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Alarmed, she contacted the company directly through Twitter. Founded in 2006, the company estimates more than two-thirds of U.S. educators have used the site, and downloads have surpassed one billion worldwide. Last year, the company tried engaging with Twitter users who were critical of the platform, including Dupuis.

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4 Ways to Teach With Play

The CoolCatTeacher

(and captivate your bored students) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download the Listening Guide. Welcome to episode 295 of the Every Classroom Matters podcast. In this episode, Leanna Prater and I discuss how to use play in the classroom to teach. Episode 295 – Listening Guide.

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How to Keep Kids Safe

The CoolCatTeacher

(and prevent problems online) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download the Listening Guide. Welcome to episode 296 of the Every Classroom Matters podcast. In this episode, Shannon Mclintock -Miller and I discuss current best practices about digital citizenship and online safety for kids.

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October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Ask a Tech Teacher

In October 2006, thirteen-year-old Megan Meier hung herself in her bedroom closet after suffering months of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. The PDF can be viewed on the website or downloaded. Cyberbully.

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9 Resources for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

Ask a Tech Teacher

In October 2006, thirteen-year-old Megan Meier hung herself in her bedroom closet after suffering months of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. The PDF can be viewed on the website or downloaded. Cyberbully.

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9 Resources for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

Ask a Tech Teacher

In October 2006, thirteen-year-old Megan Meier hung herself in her bedroom closet after suffering months of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. The PDF can be viewed on the website or downloaded. Cyberbully.

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