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.

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...

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."

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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."

Our guest believes that the days of teachers working in isolation behind closed classroom doors should be a thing of the past. Join us as we discuss the benefits of an open culture. 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."

Join us as we discuss the connection between listening and learning and how to improve both. Follow: @coolcatteacher @thomasdaccord @listenwiselearn #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Tom Daccord is Director of EdTechTeacher and has worked with schools, colleges and educational organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Great teachers are constantly innovating, but where can busy teachers find time to try new things? Follow: @coolcatteacher @msalang @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...

Denying the dangers that lurk online puts kids at risk. In this segment, we explore the hidden ways students are exposed and how to protect them. Follow: @coolcatteacher @shannonmmiller @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Shannon Mclintock-Miller is a mom of three wonderful children, a teacher librarian and technology integration specialist. She is an educational consultant for Mackin Educational Resources and Cantata Learning, and Executive Director of Library & Educational Services...

Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation can drive student learning and achievement. Tune in as we discuss how to best use each. Follow: @coolcatteacher @Larryferlazzo @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Larry Ferlazzo began teaching in 2003 after working as a community organizer for nearly twenty years. An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical...

Tips and tools savvy teachers use to help their substitute teachers succeed. Follow: @coolcatteacher @SimonYoud @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Simon Youd is a husband and father of 6, currently a relief teacher, looking for permanent work, living in Port Sorell Tasmania, Australia. He has taught PE, grade 5/6, high school math, and science. Simon is interested in the purposeful integration of technology, personalising learning for teachers and students, and podcasting.

Many teachers and parents are unaware of how students are using cell phones and how to help manage the risks. Follow: @coolcatteacher @digcitizen @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Mike Ribble, author of the books Digital Citizenship in Schools (3rd Ed.) and Raising a Digital Child, has worked within the education field his entire career. He serves as a Technology Director for a school district in Kansas. Mike is also the co-chair of the ISTE Digital Citizenship PLN.

Students are experiencing new iterations of bullying. Many teachers and parents are unaware of the extent of the problem or what to do about it. Learn more. Follow: @coolcatteacher @the_geeky_girl @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Sarah Beeghley is a high school senior looking to educate teachers, parents, and students on the effects of cyberbullying inside and outside the classroom.

Teachers improve at different rates and the key driver of the disparity is the school environment. Join us as we discuss the elements of a supportive school culture. Follow: @coolcatteacher @MatthewAKraft @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Matthew Kraft is an Assistant Professor of Education and Economics at Brown University. He studies human capital policies in education with a focus on teacher effectiveness and organizational change in K-12 urban public schools.

Join us as we discuss the best ways to use technology to bring out the best in your students. Follow: @coolcatteacher @gcouros @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, "The Innovator's Mindset."

Educators around the nation are increasingly having to cope with events that traumatize students. An effective response requires close collaboration between teachers, administrators, and parents. Our guest provides a useful guide. Follow: @coolcatteacher @Classtag #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Steven Berkowitz is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Penn Center for Youth and Family...

We check in with a social studies teacher for guidance on how to discuss an election that has become disrespectful and vulgar. Follow: @coolcatteacher @dtrentashcraft @Bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Trent Ashcraft is a Social Studies teacher at a private Christian school in Louisville, KY where he teaches AP US History, AP US Government, and Economics. He is married and has an awesome 2 year old son.

Our guests wrote the book on using Twitter for education. Join us as they share their best tips. Follow: @coolcatteacher @wkrakower @bradmcurrie @Bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Brad Currie is the co-founder of #satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a Vice Principal and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, N.J. Billy Krakower is a co-moderator of a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school...

The ability to know what you students know the moment they know allows you to adapt your teaching and increase your effectiveness. Join us as we discuss updating what you're teaching in real-time. Follow: @coolcatteacher @web20classroom @gradecam #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Steven W. Anderson is the director of instructional technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in Winston-Salem, NC. He also regularly travels the country talking to schools and districts about the use...