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AI in Education Podcast
South Australia's EdChat - One Giant leap for AI in Australia
This week we're joined by the brains behind South Australia's EdChat chatbot. It was the first state in Australia to start pilot a custom built generative AI chatbot for their schools, and we spent some time with the team to understand the success story. In the podcast, we heard from Simon Chapman (Director of Digital Architecture and Operations) and Cody Little (AI Technical specialist), both from the Department for Education South Australia Find out more about the South Australia Department AI approach: Artificial intelligence (AI) in schools – information for parents and carers (education.sa.gov.au...
2024-10-03
40 min
EdChatWales
Episode 9: Professional development and regulation, with Hayden Llewellyn
In this episode Janet and Huw speak to Hayden Llewellyn, Chief Executive of the Education Workforce Council (EWC).They discuss his role as well as the role of the EWC, the independent body that regulates school and FE teachers in Wales.
2022-06-06
46 min
EdChatWales
Episode 8: Education policy and practice, with Owain Lloyd
In this episode Janet and Huw speak to Owain Lloyd, Director of Education and the Welsh Language at the Welsh Government. They discuss his role as well as the progress of Curriculum for Wales and other issues facing schools and teachers in Wales.
2022-03-15
41 min
EdChatWales
Episode 7: School improvement, with Mark Moorhouse
In this episode Huw and Janet are joined by Mark Moorhouse, chief executive officer of Watergrove Trust, a group of six schools in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They discuss school improvement and the multi academy trust system in England.
2021-11-26
45 min
EdChatWales
Episode 6: Coping with challenge and change
It’s still a challenging time for schools in Wales, with Covid continuing to cause difficulties and curriculum reform ongoing. In this episode Janet and Huw discuss what’s happening in education, including Curriculum for Wales and qualification reform, and look back on some of their previous podcast discussions.
2021-10-22
36 min
EdChatWales
Episode 5: Pupil deprivation and the attainment gap, with Sir Alasdair Macdonald
In this episode Janet and Huw are joined by special guest Sir Alasdair Macdonald to discuss pupil deprivation and the attainment gap. Sir Alasdair was Headteacher of Morpeth School in Tower Hamlets for 21 years. During that period, attainment at the school rose significantly and OFSTED inspections twice rated Morpeth as Outstanding. Sir Alasdair currently advises the Welsh Government on raising attainment.
2021-07-22
42 min
EdChatWales
Episode 4: Assessment and accountability, with John Hattie
Huw and Janet are joined by world-renowned educationalist professor John Hattie. Formerly director of the Melbourne Education Research Institute at the University of Melbourne, Hattie is a leading proponent of evidence-based teaching. With Huw and Janet, he discusses exams, assessment and accountability, and shares his advice for Wales’ new education minister.
2021-06-08
50 min
EdChatWales
Episode 3: Learning in the pandemic
To reflect on the last year in education and the lessons learned from the pandemic, Janet and Huw are joined by three international leadership colleagues:Tanya Thiessen, Principal at Elk Island Catholic Schools in Alberta, CanadaJose David Exposito, Vice-principal at Francisco Martinez Bernal Primary School in Murcia, SpainEsa Jaakkola, Headmaster of Keski-Palokka School in Jyväskylä, Finland
2021-03-29
50 min
EdChatWales
Episode 2: Innovation, with Prof. Mick Waters
In this episode Huw and Janet are joined by special guest Professor Mick Waters of Wolverhampton University. Prof. Waters has a long career in education, from school leadership to Chief Education Officer for the City Of Manchester. He has been involved with various aspects of education in Wales for the last five years. Huw, Janet and Mick discuss innovation and how the challenges of Covid will affect reforms to education in Wales.
2021-02-12
45 min
EdChatWales
Episode 1: Curriculum for Wales, with Kevin Palmer
Welcome to the first episode of Edchat Wales. In this episode Huw and Janet are joined by special guest Kevin Palmer, Deputy Director for Pedagogy, Leadership and Professional Learning at the Welsh Government. They discuss Curriculum for Wales.
2021-01-18
44 min
Audaciously Me by Ashley D
Mommy Mon-Chron Wk. 2: How Parents and Teacher Can Help One Another
Hello everyone!!! This week is the second week of my Mommy Mon-Chron series and today I will talk about how parents and teachers can help each other to improve our children's educational success! With the holiday break behind us and most kids going back to school now, I figured it would help a lot to highlight this subject and show appreciation to teachers, principals, and other staff members in our school systems. For more updates and engaging content click the link below to follow my social platforms: https://linktr.ee/audaciuslyme ...
2021-01-11
16 min
Writing Matters with Dr. Troy Hicks
Steven W. Anderson - Writing Matters with Dr. Troy Hicks
Writing Matters with Dr. Troy Hicks is a Writable podcast. Learn how to grow great writers at https://www.writable.com/ Like and subscribe to Writing Matters on: ∙ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HcOcaP ∙ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XA5wwl ∙ Soundcloud: bit.ly/2SFbrwr ∙ Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SOrUOM ∙ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/writable/writing-matters Learn more about Dr. Troy Hicks at hickstro.org and follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hickstro About Steven W. Anderson: Steven W. Anderson is a leader in the convergence of digital learning and leadership. As a former teacher and Director of Instruc...
2020-08-17
00 min
Project Based Learning In Practice
How to Successfully Use Technical Experts in your Projects
How can you use technical experts as MORE than just presenters? Join us today as we chat with Dayna Laur , Co-Founder of Project ARC. We cover everything from moving beyond Driving Questions with Launch Questions, to an interdisciplinary project nightmare, to how to successfully and thoughtfully integrate technical experts. Dayna's professional work has focused on the research behind connecting learners to subject matter experts as they leverage their value-added feedback in order to improve authentic challenge outcomes. You can check out her books on Authentic Learning and upcoming events at http://www.proj-arc.com/resources/products-and-publications/. To learn more a...
2020-02-12
24 min
REALity Check
Upping Your Twitter Game, Part II
In "Upping your Twitter Game, Part I," I shared the three educators you should be following on Twitter. So today, in "Upping your Twitter Game, Part II," I’d like to respond to my colleagues who expressed interest in participating in EdChats. Join me as I discuss the purpose, logistics, tips and a list of edchats to help you successfully participate in your first edchat on Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/central-coaching/message
2020-02-01
09 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
[HOT] These Five Things Won't Make You a Better Teacher, This One Will
What makes a teacher better? According to our guest, it's often not what we've been taught to believe. In this segment, Josh Stumpenhorst aims to debunk the myths and focus on what really makes a difference in our instruction. Follow: @stumpteacher @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher as well as an active blogger (stumpteacher.blogspot.com ) and tweeter (@stumpteacher). He has been named the 2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year, 2012 Illinois Teacher Excellence Award Winner, 2012 Illinois Computer Educator Teacher of the Year and a member of the 2011...
2019-09-01
12 min
Nassoro Habib Mbwana
11. d). Causes for the February 1848 French Revolution
The February 1848 French revolution marked the beginning of a wave of series of revolutions in Europe that spread out to Austria through the March 1848 demonstrations in Vienna. Then spread to all parts of Europe except Britain, the Ottoman Turkish Empire, Russia and the Netherlands. Just listen here. Thank you for your listening. Nassoro Habib Mbwana Msonde (B.A. Ed & M.A DS) Language of Great School Leaders: 1. How can I help? 2. What do you think? 3. Your work is changing lives! 4. I trust you 5. I appreciate your commitment 6. Thank you for working hard 7. I was wrong 8. I'm sorry 9. Do you have...
2019-06-14
1h 01
Student Podcast PODCAST
Episode 5: Podcasting with Clubs and not Classrooms
In this episode hear a podcast created by a student club from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale, CA. The students examine the concept of academic identity, where students become so wrapped up in academic achievement that it starts to define them. Teacher Frank Mata was the advisor to the club and says because students were not being graded on this project he thought they were freed creatively. This is Mata’s first podcasting project with students and he sought help from two passionate teachers in his district who co-host an EdChat podcast.
2019-05-26
00 min
#EdTech Chat Radio
Students Who Are Falling Through the Cracks: How Do You Catch Them?
They are often the quiet students but they can also be the ones who seem to be doing very well. How do we identify students who may be falling through the cracks? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @HarveyAlvy1 @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance , and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success. ...
2019-01-26
11 min
Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer
National Teacher Day 2018 - Teaching Trends with EdChat founder Steven Anderson - Trending In Education - Episode 102
Happy National Teacher Day and Teachers Appreciation Week. Today’s episode kicks off our week of interviews and spotlights on teachers from all across the learning spectrum. At the top, Mike, Dan, and Brandon discuss teachers who were influential on their lives and then our co-hosts talk with Steven Anderson, education technologist, lecturer, and innovator. They discuss a variety of topics with Steven, including the creation of the hashtag EdChat, growth of innovation in the classroom, student activism and so much more.
2018-05-08
53 min
Empowering Learning Through Connectedness
On March 7, join us with Mr. Thomas Whitby to hear his work on how connectedness empowers learning. Mr. Whitby is the author of The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning, and The Educator's Guide To Creating Connections. He is @tomwhitby on Twitter with 81,000+ followers. Tom retired from Public Education after serving 34 years as a secondary English teacher and spent an additional six years as an adjunct Professor at St Joseph’s College in New York. He is a Co-Creator of #Edchat, an award-winning education Twitter discussion group. He is an education Blogger for My Island View, and for EDUTOPIA. He hos...
2018-03-07
32 min
The Perkins Platform
Empowering Learning Through Connectedness
On March 7, join us with Mr. Thomas Whitby to hear his work on how connectedness empowers learning. Mr. Whitby is the author of The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning, and The Educator's Guide To Creating Connections. He is @tomwhitby on Twitter with 81,000+ followers. Tom retired from Public Education after serving 34 years as a secondary English teacher and spent an additional six years as an adjunct Professor at St Joseph’s College in New York. He is a Co-Creator of #Edchat, an award-winning education Twitter discussion group. He is an education Blogger for My Island View, and for EDUTOPIA. He hos...
2018-03-07
32 min
#EdTech Chat Radio
Driving Student Learning by Using the Tech Tools They Love
Learn how to introduce technology into the classroom by meeting students where they are. Follow: @ajpodchaski @nathan_stevens @s_bearden @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Susan Bearden is Senior Education Pioneer Fellow, Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department Of Education. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Nathan Stevens is the Assistant Director of the Media and Education Technology Resource Center in the College of Education at North Carolina State University.
2017-12-04
09 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Do We Really Understand School Culture and How To Assess It?
We've found a significant disparity in the perception and definition of school culture among educators. Join in as we define school culture, how to assess it and improve it. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @ElemCoach @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Elaine Mendez has been an educator for the past 10 years. Her new role is as an new Instructional Coach eager to learn from all the educators she work with. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators...
2017-10-23
07 min
School Business Matters - The Association of School Business Officials International
Protecting Our Kids in a Multimedia World
The risks to students on social media are accelerating. Join us as we talk about how schools can be proactive about protecting our kids. Follow: @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @MJohnston_ASBO @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Michael Johnston is the Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services for Clovis Unified School District. He has served on Clovis Unified’s leadership team for nearly 14 years. Michael has over 23 year’s experience in public education finances and management of school districts by working in school districts and county offices of education.
2017-07-31
00 min
School Business Matters - The Association of School Business Officials International
What Should Our Education Priorities Be Now, Who Will Set Them?
The current administration and U.S Secretary of Education usher in a new era in education priorities. Join our panel of national education leaders as we discuss education priorities and who will set them. Follow: @Eduflack @NASSP @AASAHQ @AASADan @NAEYC @RhianNAEYC @NASSPexec @JohnMusso @ASBOIntl @NAESP @Connelly_NAESP @bamradionetwork #suptchat #satchat #edchat #LeadExcellence #edleaders Daniel (Dan) Domenech is executive director of the American Association of School Administrators. JoAnne Bartoletti is the Executive Director of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Gail Connelly is Executive Director of the National Association of Elementary...
2017-07-31
00 min
The TechEducator Podcast
Growing your PLN Through Twitter
Welcome to the 12 episode of the Tech Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury, Sam Patterson, Jeff Herb and Jon Samuelson. The Tech Educator Podcast is a weekly roundtable discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Tweet from the hashtag: Looking into starting up tech club at my school….any Internet resources on where to begin? #edtech #edchat #TechEducator Apps: Twitter Apps… TweetDeck Hootsuite Tweetbot Twitterriffic Web-based Tweetchat Thank You For Your Podcast ReviewsAre you enjoying the commenting on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2) toda...
2017-07-12
00 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Is Your Lesson Plan a Blueprint, Burden, or Boondoggle?
Some teachers love lesson planning, many don't. What are the factors that make lesson planning a useful tool versus a dreadful waste of time? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @jcordery @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Jim Cordery has been a teacher for over 20 years, most of them spent teaching Middle School Math. He is working for Brooklawn Public Schools in Brooklawn, New Jersey. He has taught Social Studies, Reading, and Language Arts. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder...
2017-02-04
11 min
WeLeadED
School Culture Myths: Compliance, Commitment, and Buy In
Our guest walks us through some of the big myths and misconceptions that impact school culture. Follow: @unfoldthesoul @rosaIsiah @bamradionetwork.com #WeLeadEd #edchat Ken Williams is Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Unfold The Soul, a group which trains entrepreneurs, educators, and motivated individuals how to accelerate the achievement of their personal and professional goals. Ken’s background includes a BA from Morehouse College and he also holds a Masters degree in Education from the University of Bridgeport and a Leadership Certificate from the Bowie State University. Rosa Isiah serves students as principal of Lucille Sm...
2016-11-04
00 min
Classroom Q and A
Common Core Strategies for Social Studies Instruction
Today we explore effective common core-aligned strategies for teaching social studies. Follow: @larryferlazzo @fisher1000 @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath works as a teacher educator, consultant, and is vice president and a co-founder of the California chapter of NAME (CA-NAME). She published the books Social Studies, Literacy, and Social Justice in the Common Core Classroom A Guide for Teachers and Preparing to Teach for Social Justice: Becoming a Renegade. Sarah Cooper teaches eighth-grade U.S. history and is dean of studies at Flintridge Preparatory School, a 7-12 independent school near Los Angeles. She has written...
2016-10-06
08 min
Classroom Q and A
What Is Metacognition? Let's Think About It
What is metacognition? How do we develop it? How do we teach it? Join us as we think about it together. Follow: @larryferlazzo @teresa_diaz @ReadByExample @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Matt Renwick is an elementary school principal in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He is the author of 5 Myths About Classroom Technology: How do we integrate digital tools to truly enhance learning? (ASCD Arias, 2015). Teresa Diaz is a school library media specialist at “Tex” Hill Middle School in San Antonio, Texas. Also a Google Certified Teacher and blogs at Curioussquid.net. Author and Teacher, Laura Robb has written more than...
2016-09-22
10 min
WeLeadED
Great School Leaders: Made, Born, Both?
Looking for great school leadership? Can you grow leaders, or do you have to find those who just "have it." Follow: @drneilgupta @rosaIsiah @bamradionetwork.com #WeLeadEd #edchat Dr. Neil Gupta is the Director of Secondary Education for Worthington City Schools and Past-President of the Ohio Association of Secondary Schools Administrators Association. He co-moderates #ohedchat and #leadupchat, and he writes blogs for BAM! Radio Network on EdWords. Rosa Isiah serves students as principal of Lucille Smith Elementary School Principal in California. Her experiences include 22 years in education. Founder of #WeLeadEd.
2016-09-20
00 min
Classroom Q and A
I Want My Kids to Feel Comfortable Making Mistakes, but...
Mistakes are part of the process of learning, but how can we create a school culture where kids and teachers feel safe learning from mistakes. Follow: @larryferlazzo @dannywoo15 @Doug_Lemov @MrsSokolowski @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Doug Lemov is the author of Teach Like a Champion, now in its 2.0 version, and Reading Reconsidered. He is a managaing director at Uncommon Schools. Danny Woo, a middle school science teacher at San Jose Charter Academy in West Covina, California. he centers his class on the implications science has on social, economic, and environmental justice. Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski...
2016-09-15
09 min
WeLeadED
The Big Difference Between School Culture and School Climate
Do you know the difference between a healthy school culture and a healthy school climate? Why does it matter? Follow: @newfrontier21 @rosaIsiah #WeLeadEd #edchat Dr. Anthony Muhammad is the CEO of New Frontier 21 Consulting. He is one of the world's leading experts on school culture and organizational change. Rosa Isiah serves students as principal of Lucille Smith Elementary School Principal in California. She is also the founder of #WeLeadEd.
2016-08-23
00 min
Classroom Q and A
Classroom Rules: What Works, What Does Not
Setting rules for students can be challenging. In this segment, we talk about how to set classroom rules, get buy-in and enforce them. Follow: @larryferlazzo @alicemercer @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Dr. Lou Denti is a Professor in Teacher Education/Special Education at California State University Monterey Bay. He has published several books and articles in education aimed at improving student learning. Alice Mercer is a fifth grade elementary teacher in Sacramento, California and has taught for over 15 years.
2016-05-31
09 min
The Education Vanguard
Shelly Sanchez Terrell Helps Us Understand The Strength of Connecting With Each Other | Education Vanguard # 59
Sometimes when you first meet someone you immediately sense a positive vibe, energy and preference for helping and reaching out to others. This happened to me today within a few seconds of my meeting Shelly Sanchez Terrell, my guest today. Shelly is an instructional designer by day, and a connector by night. Actually she might connect during the day too. She connects with people through her workshops, keynotes, and online work at 30Goals.com and EdSpeakers.com. In addition she runs a bunch of other activities such as the Twitter EdChat and beyond. Too many to cover in one show...
2016-05-30
22 min
Hack Learning
Hacking Live Twitter Chats with Four Popular Hashtag Creators
Some of Twitter's most experienced live chat creators and moderators join Mark Barnes to discuss the influence of Twitter on teaching and learning, during live Twitter hashtag chats. Sharing their insights are Tom Whitby, co-creator of Twitter's oldest live discussion, #Edchat, Brad Currie, co-moderator of #Satchat, Connie Hamilton, moderator of #TMchat and Starr Sackstein, co-founder of #Sunchat. These Twitter facilitators reach millions of people weekly during their live chats, which feature hundreds of educators tweeting and retweeting ideas, opinions, and resources. This is Hacking Live Twitter Chats.
2016-05-28
13 min
WeLeadED
Raising Expectations for All Kids: Getting There from Here
Join us as we talk about the practical considerations and steps required to set high standards for all students. Follow: @rosaIsiah #WeLeadEd #edchat Cory Radisch is the proud lead learner for Monmouth Regional HS in Tinton Falls, NJ, a presenter, and believer in the power of potential. Rosa Isiah currently serves students as principal of Lucille Smith Elementary School Principal in California. Her experiences include 22 years in education as teacher, bilingual resource specialist, Language Arts Specialist, Teacher on Special Assignment, Assistant Principal, Coordinator of Federal and State Programs, and Principal.
2016-05-26
00 min
Classroom Q and A
Student Grades Are In, Time to Reflect on Them
The school year is just about over and you've turned in your students' grades. Now let's take some time and reflect on how we arrived at those grades and what those grades really mean for each of our students. Follow: @larryferlazzo @myrondueck @kjdoubet @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. With over ten years of experience teaching at the middle and secondary levels, she now prepares future teachers for careers in the classroom. Myron Dueck is the author of Grading Smarter Not Harder: Assessment...
2016-05-26
10 min
Classroom Q and A
Why the Death of Paper Books May Be Greatly Exaggerated
Even among those we call "digital natives" paper books are more popular than digital books. Further, research indicates that comprehension is higher with traditional books over e-books. Are paper texts here to stay? Follow: @larryferlazzo @DTWillingham @KristinZiemke @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Dan Willingham is a cognitive psychologist who studies how what we know about the mind can be usefully applied in classrooms." A teacher of primary age learners in Chicago, Kristin Ziemke pairs best practice instruction with digital tools to transform learning in the classroom and beyond. Author of Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom, Apple Distinguished...
2016-05-18
10 min
WeLeadED
Are Great Educators Color Blind, Color Brave, or Agnostic?
"Why does it always have to be about race? I don't see color." While some educators see no need to discuss race and social justice in education, others wonder why the need to talk more about these issues isn't obvious. Follow: @rusulalrubail @rosaIsiah #WeLeadEd #edchat Rusul Alrubail is an educator in residence at Design Cofounders. She is a co-creator of The Writing Project, an essay writing app for students currently in Beta. She is also an Edutopia blogger and an editor at Medium's largest publication on Education: The Synapse. Rosa Isiah serves students as principal of Lucille Smith Elementary School...
2016-05-18
00 min
Classroom Q and A
Blended Learning: What Is It, Does It Work?
We're all seeing increasing interest in blended learning. In this segment, we aim to nail down a definition and confirm if this new model is effective. Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Connie Parham is an 8th grade math teacher and grade level chair at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. She is a CityBridge Education Innovation Fellowship alumna and a current Flamboyan Foundation Family Engagement Fellow. Angel Cintron, Jr. is a former public middle...
2016-05-06
08 min
Classroom Q and A
Teaching: If I Knew Then What I Know Now...
In this episode we ask our guests, what do you wish you had known or been told at the beginning of your career? Follow: @larryferlazzo @davestuartjr @RoxannaElden @TeacherAdvice @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Jeffrey Benson has worked in almost every school context, as a teacher and administrator, in his 35 years of experience in education. He is currently a consultant and author of the ASCD books Hanging In: Strategies for Teaching the Students Who Challenge Us Most and Ten Steps to Managing Change In Schools: How do we take initiatives from goals to actions? Emerging ASCD Leader Renee C. Meeks, Ed.D...
2016-04-28
10 min
WeLeadED
3 Ways to Cultivate Great Education Leadership
The quality of school leadership can impact hundreds, sometimes thousands, of students and faculty. Join us as we talk about how to foster great school leaders. Follow: @@curriculumblog @rosaIsiah #WeLeadEd #edchat Steven Weber is the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (NC). He is a board member of North Carolina ASCD and the Vice President of NCPDK. Rosa Isiah serves students as principal of Lucille Smith Elementary School Principal in California. She is also the founder of #WeLeadEd.
2016-04-28
00 min
Classroom Q and A
What Are the Best Ways to Assess Student Work?
In this segment we go in search of better ways to assess student learning. Follow: @larryferlazzo @suzieboss @riordan_meg @betamiller @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Andrew Miller is on the faculty for the Buck Institute for Education and ASCD. He is a regular blogger for Edutopia and ASCD and is the author of the book Freedom to Fail. Suzie Boss, education writer and consultant, is the author of several books, including Bringing Innovation to School. Meg Riordan, Ph.D. is the Director of External Research at EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) and co-author of Going to Scale with New School Designs...
2016-04-19
08 min
Classroom Q and A
Error Correction with ELLSs: How to Correct without Discouraging
How can you balance the tension between helping English Language learners develop basic communication skills with learning correct grammar. Follow: @larryferlazzo @kdcanonbrown @amgonza @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Anabel Gonzalez has been teaching since 1996. In her current role, she is secondary ESL teacher for Mooresville Graded School District, a dynamic 1:1 laptop district in North Carolina. Katie Brown is an ELL Specialist, Teacher Leader TOSA, and the 2014 Washington State Teacher of the Year. She has been teaching for 12 years in Bellingham, Washington.
2016-04-13
11 min
WeLeadED
Harming Our Kids: The Hidden Impact of Mean-Spirited Politics
This season's political contest has been among the most mean-spirited in American history. Many believe that the process has hit new lows and maybe having a profound impact on impressionable young minds. Join us as we ask, how should educators respond? Follow: @Jonharper70bd@rosaIsiah #WeLeadEd #edchat Jon Harper is currently an assistant principal at Sandy Hill Elementary School in Cambridge, Maryland where he actually attended school himself. This is his 6th year as an assistant principal and prior to that he was a math coach and taught first through fifth grades. Rosa Isiah serves students as principal of Lucille...
2016-04-08
00 min
Classroom Q and A
The Best Principal I've Ever Seen...
What are the qualities and skills of a great principal? How are those skills cultivated? Join us as we discuss. Follow: @larryferlazzo @cathypetreebeck @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Ted Appel is Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Prior to that, he trained new high school teachers for the district. Cathy Beck is currently the Assistant Superintendent in Summit County, CO (Breckenridge). She is the author of Easy and Effective Professional Development.
2016-04-07
08 min
Classroom Q and A
The Death of Grading May Be Greatly Exaggerated but...
Our guests agree that grades are likely here to stay, but a number of alternative methods of measuring student learning are becoming very popular. Learn more. Follow: @larryferlazzo @kjdoubet @mrkevinparr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She conducts professional development and is the co-author of Differentiation in Middle and High School (ASCD). Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher from San Gabriel, CA and author of Routledge Publishing's DIY for Project Based Learning series and Writing Behind Every Door: Teaching Common Core...
2016-03-30
09 min
Classroom Q and A
Teaching, Supporting, Learning from Difficult Students
Every teacher in every grade will eventually encounter difficult students. What are the best approaches to teaching them? Follow: @larryferlazzo @Gianna_Cassetta @mrkevinparr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Gianna Cassetta is a former school leader and teacher who now works as a consultant specializing in literacy, social and emotional learning, and classroom management practices and co-author of Heinemann’s Classroom Management Matters: The Social and Emotional Learning Approach That Children Deserve. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, Washington. He is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader.
2016-03-24
09 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
What Are the Qualities of a Modern Teacher?
The role of the teacher has changed and the evolution continues. In this segment we look at what it really takes to be a teacher today. Follow: @blairteach @tomwhitby @BarbaraGruener @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Genise Reid is an instructional administrator in Birmingham, Al. She has been in education for 20 years. She is excited about serving learners, both teachers and students. She believes that collaborating in effective teams is a catalyst for strengthening school culture and for enhancing teacher learning. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as...
2016-03-17
11 min
Classroom Q and A
Ed Tech Problems: Avoiding Those You Can, Managing Those You Can't
Where there is technology there will be tech problems. Education is no exception. Join us as we talk about how to avoid as many as possible and respond well to the unavoidable issues when they arise. Follow: @larryferlazzo @covili @jay460 @LPahomov @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Anne Jenks is the principal of the McKinna Elementary School, an Apple Distinguished Program. She was named the CUE Site Leader of the Year in 2015. Larissa Pahomov teaches students English at Science Leadership Academy and is the author of Authentic Learning in the Digital Age. Jared Covili is a professional development trainer for the Utah...
2016-03-08
07 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Modeling Digital Literacy to Teachers and Students
Digital literacy in the rapidly changing education technology space requires both understanding and modeling. In this segment, we discuss what is required to ensure educators are prepared to keep pace. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Neena Grosvenor is a National Board Certified Media Specialist. She has been working at a Middle School, however she has been newly appointed to the position of staff developer for her district. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work. Tom Whitby is former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of...
2016-03-04
11 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Results of New Flipped Learning Study Surprise Researchers
Educators in the UK have discovered the flipped classroom model and Educators in the UK have discovered the flipped classroom model and increasing numbers are turning learning upside down. Results of a new study of 12 UK schools with over 2,400 students was recently released. Follow: @jonbergmann @kirstytonksSCA @bamradionetwork #edchat #flipclass #teachers for flipping is accelerating. Follow: @jonbergmann @kirstytonicsSCA @bamradionetwork #edchat #flipclass #teachers Kirsty Tonks is Assistant Principal for e-learning and Teaching School Director at Shireland Collegiate Academy, in the West Midlands and has led on embedding technology since 2007. She has taught across both the Primary and Secondary Sector for almost two...
2016-02-25
12 min
Classroom Q and A
Identifying ELLs with Special Needs: What Are the Signs?
Identifying students with special needs can be difficult. The challenge is even more complicated when the student speaks English as a second language. We offer help. Follow: @larryferlazzo @MariaELL68 @anitafiester @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Maria Montalvo is the ELL Director for Metro RESA working with all 12 metro area school systems. Beverly Maxwell is a Program Specialist for Metro West GLRS. She supports special education teachers in six of the Metro Atlanta districts. Ann Wilson has been teaching Special Education for 15 years and teaches at Bancroft Elementary School, a dual language, high poverty school in Washington DC. Jennie Farnell is assistant...
2016-02-24
09 min
Classroom Q and A
Using Data In Education: The Good, the Bad and the Numbers
What is the best use of data in education? How is data typically misused? What are some useful guidelines to observe when interpreting education data? Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenni_donohoo @myrondueck @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Myron Dueck, best-selling author, is a vice-principal, teacher and author from British Columbia, Canada who has developed a number of assessment and grading systems. Dr. Jenni Donohoo, a best-seller author and consultant for Corwin, is also on contract with the Ontario Ministry of Education. Nancy Fichtman Dana is professor of education in the School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education at University of...
2016-02-19
10 min
The Flip Side with Jon Bergmann
Results of New Flipped Learning Study Surprise Researchers
Educators in the UK have discovered the flipped classroom model and Educators in the UK have discovered the flipped classroom model and increasing numbers are turning learning upside down. Results of a new study of 12 UK schools with over 2,400 students was recently released. Follow: @jonbergmann @kirstytonksSCA @bamradionetwork #edchat #flipclass #teachers for flipping is accelerating. Follow: @jonbergmann @kirstytonicsSCA @bamradionetwork #edchat #flipclass #teachers Kirsty Tonks is Assistant Principal for e-learning and Teaching School Director at Shireland Collegiate Academy, in the West Midlands and has led on embedding technology since 2007. She has taught across both the Primary and Secondary Sector for almost two...
2016-02-15
12 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
What Are the Attributes of a Positive School Culture?
Highlights from the #edchat discussion on school culture. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Kaitlin Morgan is a World and US History teacher at Woodlake High School in CA. She strives to create a meaningful classroom experience through the integration of technology, CCSS standards, primary resources, and various engagement strategies. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at...
2016-02-15
12 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Project-Based Learning: Underestimated or Overvalued?
While some educators swear by project-based learning, other say it's too hard to practice and doesn't work. We take a closer look. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @MsAmberChandler @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Amber Chandler is a NBCT middle school ELA teacher, from Hamburg, NY. She is experienced in teaching students from 6 grade through graduate school students School Building Leader certification. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.
2016-02-11
10 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Why Is There a Gap Between the PD Teachers Get and the PD Teachers Want?
In the episode, we look at the professional development gap and discuss what can be done to close it. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @DennisDill @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Dennis Dill is in his 14th year of teaching and currently teaching 6th grade Social Studies at Jewett School of the Arts, a STEAM school in Winter Haven Florida. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board. Tom Whitby is a former...
2016-01-16
11 min
WeLeadED
Growth Mindset Myths: Expectation Gap Versus Achievement Gap
Welcome to the premier episode of WeLeadEd Radio. Join us as we look at the myths around growth mindset and how it relates to the so-called achievement gap. Follow: @ShanaVWhite @rosaIsiah #WeLeadEd #edchat Shana White serves as technology coordinator at Creekland Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA as well as an adjunct teacher for Georgia Virtual School. Rosa Isiah serves students as principal of Lucille Smith Elementary School Principal in California. Her experiences include 22 years in education as teacher, bilingual resource specialist, Language Arts Specialist, Teacher on Special Assignment, Assistant Principal, Coordinator of Federal and State Programs, and Principal.
2016-01-11
00 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Smart Talk: 3 Ways to Stimulate High-Quality Classroom Conversations
Student interaction is good and desirable, but what should a teacher do when student chatter is off task or disruptive?High-quality conversations can drive learning on many levels, but stimulating great classroom discussion is a skill. Our guests share the ABCs of encouraging of smart talk with students. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Sonia Cabell is an education researcher at the University of Virginia. Her work focuses on ways to help preschool teachers improve the quality of their language and literacy instruction, in an effort to prevent later reading difficulties among young children living in poverty...
2015-12-16
10 min
Edspiration
The Classroom of the Future | How Everyone Can Benefit Now
Tomorrow’s classroom is here today. Schools and classrooms are all being flattened and expanded into a global learning community where no resource, expert or lesson is out of reach. Guest Jerry Blumengarten, known world-wide as the Cybrary Man, shares his “one stop educational shop” and how you can tap your students’ techspertise to engage them in problem based learning that will excite and energize your schools and classrooms. The Edspiration Inbox Answers… How adults uncovered the blind spots on their campus that perpetuated mistreatment and violence. About today’s guest Energetic...
2015-11-18
30 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
[HOT] A Plan for the First 20 Days of School
How effective is your teaching? How do you know how much your students are Our guest founded the Choose2Matter movement. This year the program has gained momentum and in this segment she shares a plan to bring out the best in students in the first twenty days. Follow: @AngelaMaiers @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Angela Maiers has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for 25 years. Her powerful message and down-to-earth style have made her a highly sought-after keynote speaker for education conferences, corporate events and innovation summits. Angela is the author of six books, and the...
2015-09-17
10 min
The Best Back to School Ideas
These Five Things Won't Make You a Better Teacher, This One Will
What makes a teacher better? According to our guest, it's often not what we've been taught to believe. In this segment, Josh Stumpenhorst aims to debunk the myths and focus on what really makes a difference in our instruction. Follow: @stumpteacher @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher as well as an active blogger (stumpteacher.blogspot.com ) and tweeter (@stumpteacher). He has been named the 2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year, 2012 Illinois Teacher Excellence Award Winner, 2012 Illinois Computer Educator Teacher of the Year and a member of the 2011...
2015-08-04
00 min
BrandED - Telling Your Education Stories to the World
A Principal's Story: From Dinosaur to the Cutting Edge of Digital Leadership
In this segment we talk with a school principal about how he discovered what innovative school leaders were doing with technology and how he went from being a dinosaur to the cutting edge of digital leadership. Follow: @Joesanfelippofc @TonySinanis @drspikecook @bamradionetwork #edchat #edtech #satchat Dr. Spike C. Cook is the Principal of RM Bacon Elementary school in Millville, NJ. He is the author of Connected Leadership: It's just a click away published in 2014 by Corwin.
2015-01-26
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
SAT: Students Collaborating Globally on Service, Art and Technology
In this segment students discuss an exciting project they've started that combines service, art and technology. Tune in as our guests share some of the real-world lessons they have learned so far. Follow: @donwettrick @Micthbrownoam @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Don Wettrick is an innovations class teacher at Nobleville High, in which he joins his classroom students Danny Cicere and Mitch
2015-01-05
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Using Humor In The Classroom: Do This, Not That
Humor can be a big asset in the classroom when don't right. On the other hand... Follow: @donwettrick @Thrasymachus @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Charles Cooper is a life long educator interested in merging humor, technology and learning. He was the 2012 Humanities Texas Teacher of the Year and is currently on step 9 of 1,500 to take over the world. Charles Cooper is a life long educator interested in merging humor, technology and learning. www.thrasymakos,wordpress.com
2014-11-12
00 min
TheRadio.CC: PrimeTime
PrimeTime - "Bloggende Lehrkräfte" mit Bob Blume
Blog Diaspora (herr_goljadkin@pod.geraspora.de) Weitere Personen: edchat Über edchat Thorsten Larbig Die Debatte im Chat während des Interviews, war sehr interessant und wird hier in annonymisierter und bereinigter Form dargestellt: [...] 2014-10-26 18:10:32 Beate: gestern bei oerkoeln14 die gelegenheut gehabt ihn kennenzulernen...der wird in der Lehrerlandschaft sicher einiges bewegen... 2014-10-26 18:10:54 Christian: weil lehrer so erpicht auf veränderung unb bewegung sind? :D 2014-10-26 18:10:57 Beate: seine schüler können sich glüklich schätzen [...] 2014-10-26 18:12:50 Anton: seine lernmethoden hören s...
2014-10-26
1h 13
TheRadio.CC: PrimeTime
PrimeTime - "Bloggende Lehrkräfte" mit Bob Blume
Blog Diaspora (herr_goljadkin@pod.geraspora.de) Weitere Personen: edchat Über edchat Thorsten Larbig Die Debatte im Chat während des Interviews, war sehr interessant und wird hier in annonymisierter und bereinigter Form dargestellt: [...] 2014-10-26 18:10:32 Beate: gestern bei oerkoeln14 die gelegenheut gehabt ihn kennenzulernen...der wird in der Lehrerlandschaft sicher einiges bewegen... 2014-10-26 18:10:54 Christian: weil lehrer so erpicht auf veränderung unb bewegung sind? :D 2014-10-26 18:10:57 Beate: seine schüler können sich glüklich schätzen [...] 2014-10-26 18:12:50 Anton: seine lernmethoden hören s...
2014-10-26
1h 13
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Leaving the Classroom to Impact More Students
We are seeing an increasing stream of teachers leaving the classroom for the promise of greater impact. Here are the latest. Follow: @donwettrick @techminock @techbradwaid @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Drew Minock is an enthusiastic elementary teacher, technology trainer, and keynote speaker. Brad Waid is an energetic and passionate educator who inspires educational change through technology and Augmented Reality. He is an expert in applying technology into the educational field and is on the leading edge of emerging technologies. He is one of the Co-Founders of AR Detroit, a monthly meet up where industry leaders and visionaries come together to talk...
2014-10-22
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Second Thoughts on The Maker Movement: The Promise and Pitfalls
Today we talk with our guests about the maker movement, it's connection to project based learning and the promise it holds for the future. Follow: @donwettrick @GingerLewman @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Sylvia Martinez is co-author of Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering the Classroom, a book that has been called the "bible of the maker movement for classrooms". She speaks and writes around the world to advocate for authentic learning using real world design principles, modern technology, and hands-on experiences. Ginger Lewman, @GingerLewman, works at ESSDACK, a nonprofit educational service center. She is a Keynoter & Consultant; GoogleCertifiedTeacher; SiloKiller; Co-Creator...
2014-10-10
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Introducing Very Young Students to Blogs
Today's guest is a teacher who introduced his students to blogging in elementary school and never looked back. Learn how student blogging is making a difference. Follow: @donwettrick @mrrexine @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Kelly Rexine is a K-12 Information Technology Specialist for the State of North Dakota. He works with educators around the state to help integrate technology into their current curriculum. Previously, he taught 3rd grade for three years
2014-09-08
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Pushing the Envelope of Classroom Innovation
Our guest comes to us from halfway around the world to share the work they are doing with design thinking in the classroom. Follow: @donwettrick @rhyscass @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Rhys Cassidy is a Design, Film and English Teacher at Pimpama State Secondary College and Vice President of Australian Teachers of Media QLD. He is passionate about design thinking, innovation, collaboration and digital literacy. Rhys currently teaches Design Futures, Playmakers and English and has developed a game design toolkit with Dr Peter Hall from Griffith University for designminds.org.au. @rhyscass
2014-08-27
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Trend Spotting At ISTE
Our guest is a reporter who was assigned to go to ISTE, walk the halls and listen and look for trends. Here are his observations. Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dave Guymon is a Technology Integration Specialist for the Blaine County School District in Hailey, Idaho. There, he helps teachers to bridge the gap between technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge. Dave also blogs for various websites, including his own, DaveLovesTechnology.com. Twitter by following @DaveGuymon
2014-08-12
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Plugging Into the Culture That is Revolutionizing Learning
Our guests in this segment share with us what they are doing to put their school culture on the path to revolutionizing learning. Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Kami Thordarson is the Innovative Strategies Coach for the Los Altos School District. Kami enjoys great storytelling, thinking like a designer, and learning through creative collaboration. Turning lessons into engaging learning experiences for all students. Karen Wilson is the STEM Coach for the Los Altos School District. Karen is passionate about exploring ways to integrate STEM topics into the classroom. With the implementation of robotics in her district this year she...
2014-07-23
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Voxer: What is it? What Can It Do For Educators?
There is quite a bit of buzz about the app Voxer. Today we take a look at what all the talk is about. Follow: @donwettrick @Irv @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Irv Remedios is president of Voxer, leading the company's overall strategy and presence in the communications industry. He has over 10 years of experience with Internet and mobile product launches, and has held executive roles at Mr. Number and Mozes Inc.
2014-07-15
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Live From ISTE: Saying Yes to Innovation
Our guest today shares changes being made at his school to encourage educators to say yes to innovation. Follow: @donwettrick @ideaguy42 @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Dr. Robert Dillon serves the students and community of the Affton School District as Director of Technology and Innovation. Prior to this position, he served as a teacher and administrator in public schools throughout the Saint Louis area. His first book, Leading Engaging School, is set for publication in the fall. @ideaguy42
2014-07-08
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
What Is a Tech Coach, How Can a Tech Coach Help You?
Our guest plays a largely unknown and often misunderstood role in education. Today we explore what a tech coach can do for you. Follow: @donwettrick @cesteffen @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Christy Steffen Wife and mother of two, technology instructional coach, & former special educator. Blogger http://www.christysteffen.org. Loves swimming, Indycar, and the Colts.
2014-06-10
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
[Commentary] Second Thoughts on Social Media for Educators
In this segment our guest shares unvarnished first thoughts and second thoughts about social media for educators. Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Ginger Lewman, @GingerLewman, works at ESSDACK, a nonprofit educational service center. She is a Keynoter & Consultant; GoogleCertifiedTeacher; SiloKiller; Co-Creator LifePractice PBL and a teacher of Project Based Learning.
2014-05-31
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Project-based Learning With Limited Resources
In this segment we talk with a couple of middle school teachers, from an impoverished school, on the island of Puerto Rico about how they make PBL work for their students. Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Prof. Héctor Osorio and Profa. Carmen N. Escudero, Social Studies and Math for age 11 to 14 years/Level Intermediate/ Ninth- Grade Math and History courses were integrated using PBL strategies. The researchers documented the procedures and findings using Microsoft technology. This information was required to be digitalized and published in binders; then exhibited in large Project Boards and Power Point Presentations were all d...
2014-04-28
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Game Changer: Purpose-Driven Project-based Learning
Our guest may have changed the game on project-based learning by requiring students to work on projects for an internal market -- other teachers. Learn more... Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Ray Chambers is the head of ICT at Uppingham Community College and has been teaching for 7 years. His passions are technology and use of technology within the classroom. With the UK curriculum changing they had to keep up and decided to make use of Touch Develop. The students are now interviewing staff around school and building apps for the subjects.
2014-04-09
00 min
#EdTech Chat Radio
Slaying the "Sit and Get" PD Dragon
Most educators now agree that PD should be differentiated, so why is this still a problem? Tune in as we explore this issues as covered in the 3/24/14 #edchat. Follow: @maineschooltech @iplante @Katrinastevens1 @s_bearden @thomascmurray ajpodchaski@bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #PTchat Jonathan R. Werner is a Library and Instructional Technology Specialist at the Library and Learning Commons in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Through Cape's 1:1 iPad program, he provides faculty and students with support for educational technology integration. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology...
2014-03-31
11 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Three Reasons Why Content Creation May Trump Content Consumption as a Teaching Tool
Our guest today didn't just filp his classroom and create short videos for students to watch at home. Instead he challenged them to create the video lessons. Tune in and find out what happens when a teacher moved his students from being content consumers to content creators. Follow: @BramFaems @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Bram Faems, Slimme technologie en nieuwe media in onderwijs. Merging technology with education. Tweet in eigen naam. Microsoft Expert Educator. Teacher with a passion for innovation and technology. Working as a graphic and user experience designer for a Open Educational Resources website ran by the government...
2014-03-26
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Bringing the Outside World Into Your Classroom
This is the first in a series of interviews conducted live from Barcelona Spain. Our guest is a school superintendent who get the value of opening his classrooms. He is using technology to bring the world into his schools Follow: @ewilliams65 @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Eric Williams, Superintendent of the York County School Division in Virginia, promotes teaching and learning that engages students. Embraces using technology to improve the quality of and amplify the impact of student work.
2014-03-19
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Three Cool, Crazy, Passionate Student Engagement Ideas
Our guest today has found ways tap into his student's passions to find creative ways to engagement them in learning. Learn more... Follow:@teachheath @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech "Teaching and learning is fun!" That's Jeromie Heath's philosophy which he's infused in 10 years of classroom instruction.From self-made games to music videos, he shares all kinds of stimulating tools to unleash engagement, imagination, excitement, motivation, and overall fun in the classroom and allow learning to happen...automatically.
2014-03-05
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
In Your Face: The Future of Teaching with Google Glass
There is both anticipation and trepidation about Google Glass in the classroom. In this segment we attempt to peer into the future see the good, the bad and the ugly of Google Glass. Follow:@coffeechugbooks @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Aaron Maurer, but most people know him as Coffeechug. He is an educator for Bettendorf Middle School in Bettendorf, Iowa. After nine years teaching 6th grade(5 years) and gifted education(4 years) he is now taking on a new job as an instructional coach for the school. Twitter (@coffeechugbooks) and blog is www.coffeeforthebrain.blogspot.com
2014-02-25
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Instructional Design: Engaging Students With Creative, Authentic, Real-World Challenges
In this segment, our guest talks about how you can create your dream classroom through creative application of real world models and challenges. Follow: @donwettrick @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Patricia Ragan is a Career and Technical Education Business teacher at Canastota High School in Upstate New York with a background and graduate degree in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation from Syracuse University. A Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator on a mission to bridge the gap between the corporate room and the classroom.
2014-02-19
00 min
InnovatED - Tomorrow's Education Innovations Today
Three Ways to Get Your School Administrator's Support for Genius Hour
A growing number of teachers are embracing genius hour, along with many administrators. However, the benefit is not clear to all administrators and some see it as a waste of precious class time. In this segment we talk about how to connect genius hour to the priorities of your school administrator and common core objectives. Follow: @donwettrick @Fearless_Teach @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Follow: @donwettrick @Fearless_Teach @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Traci Logue taught in Texas for 15 years and currently serve as Instructional Facilitator and 4th grade teacher at Northwest ISD. She has been named Teacher of the Year at...
2014-02-10
00 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
It's About The Learning, It's Not About the Grades, Right?
Most educators agree that education is all about the learning and not the grades. However, the messages we give students and the expectations of parents suggest that grades are indeed the name of the game. How do we change this. Highlights and commentary from the 3/12 Edchat. Follow:@blairteach, @markbarned19 @bamradionetwork Mark Barnes is a 20-year classroom teacher, education consultant and author of Role Reversal: Achieving Uncommonly Excellent Results in the Student-Centered Classroom (www.markbarnes19.com). Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked...
2013-04-06
13 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Is Creativity The New Literacy? Can We Teach It? Will We Test IT?
Highlights and commentary from the 2/19 Edchat about Creativity as the new literacy and concerns about what could happen if we try to test for creative competence. Follow:@blairteach,@kylepace @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Kyle Pace is an Instructional Technology Specialist for the Lee’s Summit School District in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.
2013-03-09
12 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
What Teachers Want, Versus What Teachers Need
Highlights and commentary from the 2/12 Edchat about the tension between the kind of professional development teachers want and what teachers need to know. Follow:@jswiatek,@blairteach, @tomwhitby@bamradionetwork Aaryn Schmuhl is the Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Leadership Services in Henry County, Georgia. Jerry Swiatek is a District Technology Specialist for the Citrus County School District in Florida and founder/ organizer of EdCamp Citrus. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school
2013-02-23
13 min
#EdTech Minute
Second Thoughts About the Value of Ed Tech Conferences
Two passionate, savvy, education conference attendees/presenters take a sober look at the current trends in education conferences and ask some tough questions about what's working and what may not be. Follow:@web20classroom, @tomwhitby@bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.
2013-02-14
00 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Thinking Deeply about Education Face to Face
Educon is all about putting big thinkers in a small place and turning them loose to tackle education's biggest issues. In this segment Edchat's hosts bring you highlights of the big ideas from this year's event. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.
2013-02-10
19 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Is Homework Dead? If Not, Why Not?
Welcome to the 1/22 episode of EdChat Radio. An increasing amount of research and growing numbers of teachers believe it's time to bury homework. So why is it still alive and well? Follow:@blairteach,@cybraryman @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years and serves as an ed-chat monitor. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.
2013-02-02
09 min
#School Security Crisis Radio
Think Arming Teachers is Crazy? Okay, But Did You Really Think?
Special Report: Perhaps what's most crazy about the notion of arming teachers is how most discussions on this important issue are mostly devoid of sober, thoughtful, factual examination. On one extreme, we hear rabid gun supporters encouraging schools to enter an arms race. On the other we see a visceral rejection of the idea so strong that facts are irrelevant. We asked some educators and school security experts to really stop and think about this issue and were surprised by what we found. We think you will be too. Gregory Thomas is former director of security of New York City...
2013-01-03
00 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Reinventing the Classroom: What's Next?
Welcome to the 12/18 episode of EdChat Radio. The typical classroom has not changed much in 100 years. However, through technology, learning has moved beyond the classroom. Students are engaging with information in new ways, driving a need to rethink the classroom and the role of teachers in the learning process. How will the classroom adapt? What will be the role of teachers in the new learning environment? Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is Contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently...
2012-12-31
12 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Dump Report Card Grades, Replace Them With...
Welcome to 12/4 episode of EdChat Radio. In this segment we recap this week's, shall we say, "spirited" discussion on report cards, the meaning of letter grades (or lack there of) and punishing student behavior by deducting grade points. Your EdChat hosts provided insightful analysis, personal commentary and fresh donuts from last year's Christmas party. Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is Contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work...
2012-12-18
13 min
K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Outdated Teaching Methods and the Teachers who Love Them
Highlights and commentary on last week's Edchat about dealing with peers who are using outdated approaches to teaching and handling behavior issues with students.. Tom Whitby is Contributing Editor at SmartBrief, Founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Jerry Swiatek is an Instructional Technology Specialist for the Citrus County School District in Citrus County. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board.
2012-12-13
14 min
#EdCamp Radio
EdCamp: Flipping the Approach to Professional Development
Highlights and commentary on last week's Edchat about Edcamp and how educators are changing the face of professional development from the bottom up. Steven Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Mary Beth Hertz is K-8 Technology Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist in Philadelphia. Edcamp Foundation Board member & organizer. Tom Whitby is a Professor of Education. Founder: #Edchat, Linkedin group Technology-Using Professors et al. Editor Smart Briefs Education.
2012-12-02
00 min
RUConnected
RUConnected #10 iPhone Apps, Conferences 2010 & Holidays
Photobook, Roles for 2010, LINKS educhat- http://edchat.pbworks.com/ ACEC2010- http://acec2010.info/ Slide to Learn (not open to public yet) Life 'Round Here- http://liferoundhere.pbworks.com/ New Zealand- http://www.wananga.ac.nz/Pages/default.aspx Awanuiārangi University Jenny's 365 Photo Blog- http://jjash365pix2010.blogspot.com/ BlogPress- http://blogpress.coollittlethings.com/ Posterous- http://posterous.com/ Dragon Dictation- http://www.dragonmobileapps.com/ Prezi- http://prezi.com/profile/signup/edu/ Prezi Templates- http://prezi.com/learn/selection-great-reusable-prezis/
2010-01-26
24 min