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How to Teach Bravery

The CoolCatTeacher

Listen to Michelle Cottrell-Williams share how to teach bravery Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Michelle Cottrell-Williams – Bio As submitted Michelle Cottrell-Williams @ WakeHistory has taught in the Social Studies Department at Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA since 2006.

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10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices – Free Webinar

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We took our school from a physical school on a Friday to a distance learning campus by Monday. And the learning continues. They know how to do distance learning. Higher ed could learn some things, but we are specifically addressing K12.

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How to Design the Classroom for Effective Education with Michael Cohen

The CoolCatTeacher

We should design the classroom environment for learning. 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. Just go to www.coolcatteacher.com/empatico to learn more. Today’s sponsor: Empatico.

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How to Create Meaningful Learning Experiences

The CoolCatTeacher

George Couros talks about how to make learning meaningful in our classroom. In this episode, George Couros and I discuss how to make meaningful learning experiences. In this episode, you’ll learn: How can we make more meaningful learning experiences for teachers? Check out the full series.

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How to Use Alexa Devices in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

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. Just go to www.coolcatteacher.com/empatico to learn more. That is why I’m recommending those teachers of students aged 7-11 sign up for the free site, Empatico. Elizabeth in Morristown, N.J.,

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How to teach conflict resolution in high school ELA, social studies classes

eSchool News

Below is an example student activity of how to integrate these strategies into a lesson on the conflict between Dr. Frankenstein and his monster in Mary Shelley’s famous gothic novel, Frankenstein. All educators need to emphasize the value of having an open mind, and model how to listen to and empathize with those with whom we disagree.

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Social-Emotional Learning Part III: Responsible Decision Making

Catlin Tucker

Mental health and rates of anxiety (Durlak, Weissberg, Dymnicki, Taylor & Schellinger, 2011; Jones, Greenberg, & Crowley, 2015; Zins & Elias, 2006). So, how do we help students make responsible decisions? They know what makes them feel safe and supported in learning environments. What caused them to feel unsafe?

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