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EduTips are micro-episodes of the Cult of Pedagogy Podcast. Each EduTip offers one small, useful thing that will help you become a better teacher.
Click the images below to read or listen to each one.
![1. Don't make reading and listening compete.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EduTip1-Sq.png)
![2. Don't yell at another teacher's class.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EduTip2-Sq.png)
![3. Distract the distractor.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EduTip3-Sq.png)
![4. Hold off on most feedback until after a task is done.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EduTip4-Sq.png)
![5. Use huddles to communicate during group work.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EduTip5-Sq.png)
![6. Try a tiered activity for simple differentiation.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EduTip6-Sq.png)
![7. Stop popcorn reading.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EduTip7-Sq.png)
![8. Don't take anything personally.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EduTip8-Sq.png)
![9. Use an antiseptic bounce to prevent off-task behavior.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EduTip9-Sq.png)
![10. Use music to buffer "silent" activities.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EduTip10-Sq.png)
![11. Replace general praise with something specific.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/EduTip11-Sq.png)
![12. Model everything.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/EduTip12-Sq.png)
![13. Add novelty to boost learning.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/EduTip13-Sq.png)
![14. Find teachable moments in the downtime.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/EduTip14-Sq.png)
![15. Set aside time to set norms.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EduTip15-Sq-2.png)
![16. Do a smooth first read.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/EduTip16-Sq-2.png)
![17. Repeat audience questions.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EduTip17-Sq.png)
![18. Avoid assignments that are too open-ended.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EduTip18-Sq.png)
![19. Help students learn each other's names.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EduTip19-Sq.png)
![20. Don't give out your slides.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/EduTip20-Sq.png)
![21. Bring some drama with an anticipatory set.](https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/EduTip21-Sq.png)
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EduTips are micro-episodes of the Cult of Pedagogy Podcast. Each EduTip offers one small, useful thing that will help you become a better teacher.
Click the images below to read or listen to each one.