10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
A teacher podcast for busy educators—about 10 minutes, every week. Stay current on artificial intelligence in education (plain English), edtech, and what matters in the classroom: culture, instruction, assessment, digital health and wellness, and more. Simple ideas you can use right away.
Hosted by AP Computer Science teacher Vicki Davis (Cool Cat Teacher)—author and longtime edtech blogger—this teaching podcast features best-selling teachers, researchers, and in-the-classroom administrators sharing practical strategies that connect with today’s students.
Follow the 10 Minute Teacher—the podcast for teachers and school leaders—for weekly, classroom-ready tips.
Show notes & resources: https://coolcatteacher.com/podcast
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 913
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
151 Unleashing the Potential of Every Child #MondayMotivation
Tom Loud @loudlearning dropped out of high school because he didn’t connect with his teachers. Somehow, he connected with books though and became a high school and college graduate. Now, Tom is a 10-…
#150 5 Ways to Be a Better MakerEd Educator (on a Budget)
Dr. Jackie Gerstein @jackiegerstein gives practical advice for schools with low-budgets who want to make and create. You don't have to have expensive gadgets to unlock a world of creativity in your c…
#149 Encouraging independent readers without being overwhelmed
Meredith Ogden helps us understand strategies for guiding independent readers. www.coolcatteacher.com/e149
Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creat…
#148 Transforming Writing Programs for Growth and Engagement
Tim Whitaker, creator of Mighty Writers in Philadelphia, talks about the techniques he uses to get kids excited about writing. Over 2,500 students in Philadelphia choose to come to write after school…
#147 Helping Autistic Students Travel by Making Books #spedchat
Brett Bigham @2014ortoy has created a way to use books to help special needs and young children prepare to go to new places. Learn about this technique and how to help children travel who may have fe…
#146 Get Motivated to Do PBL Right #MotivationMonday
Ross Cooper, the co-author of Hacking PBL, helps us get motivated to think about project based learning differently.
Sponsor: Book Creator. Previously on the 10-Minute Tea…
#145 5 Ideas for Technology Stations
Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. These apps will work for all ages of students and subjects. Learn ho…
#144 How to Be a Better Instructional Coach
Jamey Everett @everetteach shares tips on being a better instructional coach based on her wildly popular ISTE 2017 session. We can build trust, be helpful, and help teachers improve learning but it t…
Helping Kids Recover from the Trauma of a Storm (Season 2 Special Episode)
Dr. Steven Berkowitz, child trauma psychologist, teaches us how to help children and families after the trauma of a storm. This special episode is longer than 10 minutes.
This show's transcript will …
#143 Safely Involve Students in School Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice
Heather Callihan's @hcallihan students help with their Facebook and Twitter using some technology tools. Students can have a voice and you can safely let them help your school share the story. Heathe…
#142 Kindergarteners and Chromebooks - Yes #Gafe4littles works
Kindergarten Teacher Christine Pinto @pintobeanz11 has rocked our thinking about Google Apps and kids. No one told her it couldn't be done, so she's done it. And her kindergarteners are making websit…
#141 I wish my teacher knew: The ONe Question that Can Change Everything
Kyle Schwartz @kylemschwartz asked a question of her students that went viral. Learn the story and the lesson plan that will help you build bridges with your students. www.coolcatteacher.com/e141
Tod…
#140 5 Ways to Amp Up STEAM Learning
Aaron Maurer @coffeechugbooks gives us five ways to improve STEAM education for kids. With high-energy examples and tips, improve STEAM at your school.
Today's Sponsor is…
#139 Thinking PBL with the Buck Institute
Rody Boonchouy @rodyboo from the Buck Institute talks about effective project based learning. With a powerful metaphor explaining the difference between projects and project based learning, Rody sets…
#138 What's Hot in 2nd Grade with #2ndchat moderator Carol McLaughlin
Carole McLaughlin @missmac100 second grade teacher from Alabama and #2ndchat moderator talks about the global trends in second grade. From Project based learning, global projects and steam to the big…
#137 Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel
Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. With insights on everything from Minecraft, to digital inking, to common mistakes made with technology a…
#136 LEAD Like a Pirate: Make Schools Amazing for Everyone (Even Teachers!)
Shelley Burgess @burgess_shelley helps us understand the leadership role we all play. And while we want to do what is best for students, how teachers and how they are treated is important too!
Today'…
#135 5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes
Kecia Ray @keciaray former president of ISTE helps us understand five transformative practices that help teachers become superheroes. If you don't "get" why technology is important, or know people wh…
#134 Thinking Routines in the Classroom
Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr uses thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard's Project Zero, she is applying and using the methods in classrooms and with teachers. Learn some thin…
#133 Using Marvel Comics to Teach Government Regulation
Kyle Stern @stern_history uses Marvel's "Civil War" to teach Government Regulation. The test scores show it is working. Understand how a teacher can use graphic novels (a/k/a Comic Books) to meet sta…