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THRIVEinEDU by Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth @Rdene915ThriveinEDU Live with guest Dr. Matthew Rhoads, Educator, Author, Instructional LeaderDr. Matthew Rhoads is a dynamic EdTech and instructional leader, specializing in AI and technology integration, co-teaching and inclusion strategies, instructional coaching, and data-driven leadership. With extensive experience across TK-20 education, he coaches teachers, manages learning applications, and leads technology initiatives for a consortium of Adult Education Schools. Dr. Rhoads has written 10 influential books on instructional coaching, tech integration, educational leadership, and co-teaching. He also lectures at San Diego State University and works closely with doctoral students at Concordia University Irvine, supporting the next generation of educational leaders.Most recently the 2025 CCAE Southern Adult Education Service Award...
2025-10-2233 min
THRIVEinEDU by Rachelle Dene PothThriveinEDU Live with guest Dr. Matthew Rhoads, Educator, Author, Instructional LeaderDr. Matthew Rhoads is a dynamic EdTech and instructional leader, specializing in AI and technology integration, co-teaching and inclusion strategies, instructional coaching, and data-driven leadership. With extensive experience across TK-20 education, he coaches teachers, manages learning applications, and leads technology initiatives for a consortium of Adult Education Schools. Dr. Rhoads has written 10 influential books on instructional coaching, tech integration, educational leadership, and co-teaching. He also lectures at San Diego State University and works closely with doctoral students at Concordia University Irvine, supporting the next generation of educational leaders.Most recently the 2025 CCAE Southern Adult Education Service Award Winner and the 2020...
2025-10-2233 min
WhyKnowledgeMattersS3E132 | Co-Teaching Evolved | Dr. Matthew Rhoads | E132Send us a textIn this conversation, Dr. Matt Rhoads joins Yanik to discuss his and Dr. Belinda D. Karge's book 'Co-Teaching Evolved'. He discusses the intricacies of co-teaching, emphasizing the importance of communication, collaboration, and trust between educators. He explores the growing popularity of co-teaching, the role of AI in enhancing educational practices, and the significance of foundational skills in student learning. The discussion also touches on the challenges posed by technology, such as AI and its implications for academic integrity, as well as the enduring value of traditional methods like handwriting in education. Ultimately, Dr...
2025-05-2355 min
Aspire to Lead336. Revolutionizing Collaboration in Schools Through Inclusion: Featuring Dr. Matthew RhoadsIn this forward-thinking episode of Aspire to Lead, Dr. Matthew Rhoads, author of Co-Teaching Evolved and Crush it from the Start, joins me to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping instructional coaching, co-teaching, and school leadership. Dr. Rhoads shares powerful insights on building equitable and inclusive classrooms while embracing tech-powered strategies that truly support educators and students alike.
Together, we break down the essential components of successful co-teaching partnerships, dive into AI-supported planning and leadership practices, and discuss how to cultivate collaborative cultures where every voice matters. Whether you're a coach, a classroom teacher, or a school leader, this episode...
2025-05-1826 min
Digital Learning TodayCrush It From the Start: Top Tips for Instructional Coaches with Dr. Matt RhoadsIn this episode, Dr. Matt Rhoads discusses his book 'Crush It From the Start: 25 Tips for Instructional Coaches and Leaders' with host Jeffrey Bradbury. They explore the importance of organization, key themes from the book, and practical tips for instructional coaches. Dr. Rhoads emphasizes the significance of understanding cognitive science, effective coaching strategies, and the integration of technology in education. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by coaches and the need for reflection and balance in their professional lives.
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2025-04-2832 min
Learner-Centered SpacesDr. Matthew Rhoads says formative assessment informs personalized learning.Twitter -https://twitter.com/mattrhoads1990Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrhoadsedu/?hl=enLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-rhoads-ed-d-95772120/Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0976J8SX6?ingress=0&visitId=1d7404e9-77c2-4821-8829-6a8c6094cf1e&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdrWebsite: www.matthewrhoads.comMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
2024-03-3125 min
Navigating Education - The PodcastEp 74 - AI and Teacher Workflow and Planning with Priten ShahJoin us on a captivating journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence in education with our special guest, Priten Shah, an educator, entrepreneur, and author of "AI and the Future of Education." In this episode, we delve into how AI is revolutionizing teacher planning and workflow, offering insights into its role in enhancing lesson planning, grading, and personalized learning. Priten shares his expert perspectives on common misconceptions about AI in education and forecasts emerging AI technologies that could transform classroom dynamics for teachers. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that explores the intersection of AI and education, shaping the future...
2023-12-2033 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 73 - Getting the Most Out of College with Elliot FelixIn Episode 73 of the podcast, we delve into the intriguing and increasingly relevant topic of getting the most out of college in an era marked by rapid technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence. Our guest, Elliot Felix, author of the highly acclaimed guidebook for college success, brings his extensive experience and insight to the table. Today, we will explore not just traditional aspects of the college experience, such as choosing majors and financial management, but also how the landscape of higher education is evolving with the integration of AI technologies. Alongside discussing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI...
2023-12-0441 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 72 - Belonging in Education with Dr. Illene WinokurIn Episode 72 of the podcast, we will dive deep into the concept of belonging in the educational space with Dr. Ilene Winokur. Navigating between two homes, Buffalo, NY, and Yarmouk, Kuwait, Dr. Winokur unearthed profound insights about belonging that are intricately tied to learning and well-being. Through her personal journey and rich experiences, she has unveiled layers of belonging - from the self, to personal, to the professional realms. Her book, "Journey to Belonging: Pathways to Well-Being," not only chronicles her own discoveries but offers educators a map to decipher their own sense of belonging. Together, we'll explore the...
2023-10-0237 min
Have a Life TeachingMatthew Rhoads: How to Crush Teaching from the Start!New teachers are often overwhelmed by the volume of procedures and practices they must learn while having a classroom full of students at the same time. In this conversation, Dr. Matthew Rhoads and I discuss some of the top teaching hacks that new teachers (really, any) should be doing each season of the school year. We also discuss the top five areas of teaching practice that all educators must master. Crush It From the Start: 50 Tips for New Teachers Matthew Rhoads LinkedInMatthew Rhoads Blog and Navigating Education Podcast
2023-10-0228 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 71 - Libraries and Informal Learning Environments with Dr. Zachary StierIn Episode 71 of the podcast, we will be diving deep into the world of Informal Learning Environments, with a special emphasis on Libraries. You know, those serene havens of knowledge that many of us grew up cherishing. But in today's digitized age, how have these spaces adapted, and what roles do they play in fostering learning outside the conventional classroom? To shed light on this, we've invited an exceptional guest, an expert and a beacon in the realm of modern librarianship – Dr. Zachary Stier. He will be discussing how we can utilize these spaces to support student learning in ou...
2023-09-2631 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 70 - Instruction Without Boundaries
Episode 70 of Navigating Education - The Podcast is a special episode, as we commemorate a year since the release of "Instruction Without Boundaries". Join us as Dr. Matt Rhoads and his co-authors take a trip down memory lane, recounting the journey of their groundbreaking book. But that's not all! We'll also delve deep into the evolving landscape of education in the US, particularly focusing on how EdTech integration is revolutionizing classrooms. How close are we to truly achieving classrooms without instructional boundaries? Tune in to find out, as our experts discuss challenges, triumphs, and the road ahead. Whether you're...
2023-08-1428 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 69 - HEARTS in Education with Dr. Casey JakubowskiIn episode 69 of the podcast, prepare to see education in a whole new light in this episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast. Our special guest is none other than Dr. Casey Jakubowski, a champion of the humanities and arts, who introduces us to his pioneering framework, HEARTS.
"HEARTS" stands for Humanities, Education, Arts, Reflection, Technology, and Science, and represents an interdisciplinary approach that balances the conventional focus on STEM subjects with a profound emphasis on the humanities. Dr. Jakubowski believes in the crucial role of humanities and arts in shaping a well-rounded, holistic education that prepares students for...
2023-08-0733 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 68 - International School Leadership and Athletics with Nick DeForestIn episode 68 of the podcast, we delve into the world of international education leadership with the insightful Nick DeForest, founder of Globetrottin'ADs and author of "A Global Playbook: How Every International School Can Raise Its Game". Coming to us from the American International School Vienna, Nick brings years of experience and a Masters in Athletic Administration and Coaching. He passionately believes in the power of athletics programs to shape the culture of an entire school community and to prepare students for life beyond school, rather than merely the next level of athletics. Join us as we discuss the six...
2023-06-1233 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 67 - Eduprotocols and Social Studies with Dr. Scott PetriIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Scott Petri will join us to discuss EduProtools as instructional strategies that can help students engage and learn in a variety of different content and skill areas. Dr. Petri utilizes EduProtocols in his history classes at the high school level. He will outline how he uses them on a daily basis to support student learning and make learning social studies and history fun!
Guest Bio: Scott Petri has taught social studies at the middle and high school level since 2003. He has also served as a coordinator and small school principal in...
2023-05-3041 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 66 - Navigating Artificial Intelligence in EducationIn this episode, we delve into the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI in education and discuss the challenges and opportunities of integrating these technologies into educational contexts. Our guest, Alfonso Mendoza, provides valuable insights on the definition of AI and Generative AI, successful implementations, ethical considerations, personalization of learning experiences, limitations, inclusivity, professional development for educators, promoting digital literacy, and emerging research areas. We explore how educators can navigate the complexities of AI in education and ensure responsible and inclusive use of these technologies for the benefit of all learners. Join us as we navigate the...
2023-04-2833 min
Tech LassoE14 - Dr. Matthew Rhoads: Social-Emotional LearningIn this episode, Chris Hoang and Anna Heinbuch, School Counseling Coordinator, discuss with Dr. Matthew Rhoads about social-emotional learning (SEL) with technology, as well as, integrating technology in the classroom successfully.
From high school special education teacher to EdTech Trainer, Dr. Matthew Rhoads understands what needs to be done and what it takes to successfully implement technology in any classroom and understands how important it is to support both students and educators with the use of technology in the classroom. Without the buy-in, there can be no success.
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2023-04-1229 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 65 - Heroes Change Classrooms and Lives In the final episode of Season 2 of Navigating Education - The Podcast, guests Nancy and Elizabeth Jorgensen will join the podcast to outline how teaching about heroes in classrooms can have positive outcomes for our students. They will outline how they've used the story of their sister, Gwen Jorgensen, who is an Olympic Gold Medalist in the triathlon at Rio 2016 as an example to illustrate the humanity of our heroes as well as outline how heroes are a gateway to finding mentors. This will be a great podcast to inspire educators and to think of ways to bring our s...
2022-12-2339 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 64 - Gratitude and SEL with Dr. Mariah MayerIn this episode, Dr. Mariah Mayer joins the podcast and outlines her research on gratitude and SEL in addition to providing insight as to how she implements these strategies in her work in the classroom. Additionally, we will discuss a number of strategies for teachers to incorporate these practices every day in their classrooms to support SEL and build positive classroom communities.
Guest Bio: Dr. Mariah Mayer is a Concordia University professor in the teaching preparation program and a Bernice Ayer Middle School 6th and 7th grade Social studies teacher as well as a PAL (Peer Assisted...
2022-12-1737 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 63 - Teaching Critical Thinking & Asking Questions with Dr. Nathan Lang-RaadIn this episode, Dr. Nathan Lang Raad will discuss how we can teach critical thinking and asking questions. In a world full of misinformation and challenges that require problem-solving and asking questions, building our student's abilities to ask questions and critically think is more important than ever before. We will provide a discussion on strategies that can be implemented within classrooms. Last, Dr. Lang-Raad will discuss his new upcoming book Never Stop Asking. This is an episode you will not want to miss out on!
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Dr. Nathan D. Lang-Raad is an educator, speaker...
2022-12-1137 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp - 62 Coaching Teachers in 2023 with Dr. John SchembariIn this episode, Dr. Schembari and Dr. Rhoads will discuss what instructional and skill gaps coaches and leaders need to help support teachers in building in 2023. We will outline what has happened over the past school year in 2022 to frame our conversation. This is a great opportunity for coaches, leaders, and teacher leaders to listen as they may learn about resources that may support them in amplifying teaching and learning in their schools and districts.
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Dr. John Schembari is an Improvement Coach through which he supports teachers and school leaders by performing on-site...
2022-12-1139 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 61 - Augmented and Virtual Reality in Classrooms with Rachelle Dene PothIn this episode, we will be discussing with our guest and expert in AR and VR, Rachelle Dene Poth, on how schools and teachers can implement augmented and virtual reality tools to support and amplify student learning. From the types of tools available and purchasing decisions, to implementing them into our classroom instruction, we will be covering these important topics. Our goal will be to outline steps to support making AR and VR a reality in our K-20 classrooms.
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I am an educator, consultant, author, attorney and keynote speaker. I love the work...
2022-11-2335 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 60 - Teacher Happiness with Robert DunlopIn this episode, we will discuss teacher happiness. In our current climate, teachers have ever-increasing demands and stresses. How can we improve this to help teachers who want to come to work every day to be their best selves and practitioners as possible? Our guest, Robert Dunlop, an expert in teacher happiness, will provide insights and tips to help teachers and schools create environments for themselves to put themselves into positions where they have opportunities to be happy!
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Robert Dunlop is an Assessment, Evaluation, and Technology Coordinator within a district in St. Catherines...
2022-11-1444 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 59 - Leadership and Instructional Design for Deeper Learning with Dr. Scott McLeodIn this episode of the podcast, we will discuss the leadership behind instructional design that propels students to deeper learning. Joined by an expert in educational leadership and instructional design, Dr. Scott McLeod will outline how leaders can support teachers in implementing research-based instructional design into their courses. Additionally, the conversation will also focus on leadership dispositions and skills related to their ability to be instructional leaders and coaches.
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Dr. Scott McLeod is a Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Colorado Denver and the Founding Director of the UCEA Center for...
2022-10-2832 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 58 - Learner Accessibility with Stacey RoshanIn this episode, guest Stacey Roshan will discuss strategies and EdTech tools to create accessibility within our classroom for all learners. She focuses her work on making learning accessible to students who may be introverted in how they socially interact with others. Listeners will have a toolkit of strategies to utilize in their classrooms regardless of the content they teach and the age of their students!
Guest Bio: Stacey Roshan is an educator, consultant, keynote speaker, and author of Tech with Heart. I am passionate about discovering and sharing innovative ways to leverage technology to cultivate deeper...
2022-10-1745 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 57 - App Smashing with Alex IsaacsIn this episode, our guest Alex Isaacs will discuss how he app-smashes various EdTech tools to create engaging and accessible classrooms. Additionally, he will outline how he uses these various app smashes to personalize learning and build relationships not only with students but with their families and the local community. Listeners of this episode will come away with strategies on how to app-smash multiple readily available EdTech tools to create multi-modality learning environments to amplify student learning and community!
Guest Bio: Alex Isaacs is a Middle School Math Teacher from Red Banks, New Jersey. He has experimented...
2022-10-1733 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 56 - 7 Mindshift's for School Leaders with Connie Hamilton, Dr. Joe Jones, and Dr. TJ VariIn this episode, guests Connie Hamilton, Dr. Joseph Jones, and Dr. TJ Vari discuss seven mindshift's school leader's can utilize to navigate the present and future of education. With unpredictable policies and systems and school cultures to cultivate, reform, and establish, leaders, need to have mindshift's and the ability to focus on systems to take on perennial problems facing them. Listeners will learn how to use these mindshift's in their own leadership practices! They have a new upcoming book called the 7 Mindshifts for School Leaders, which they refer to throughout the podcast.
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Connie H...
2022-10-0147 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 55 - Student Student Habits with Elizabeth JorgensenIn this episode of the podcast, we will focus on process-based assessment and student study habits. The topic of grades will be discussed and how to use assessment as a mechanism to support learning versus grades. Elizabeth provides us with concrete examples of how to not use grades in a writing class as well as how this can transform the student experience to take more risks and have more authentic learning experiences. We will also have a brief conversation about why Elizabeth formulated these ideas into a book called "Hacking Student Study Habits."
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2022-09-1134 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 54 - Trauma Informed Practices with Joshua StamperAs we begin the school year, all educators within all contexts work with students who have experienced trauma as well as experience trauma within classrooms and schools. In this episode, Joshua Stamper joins the podcast to discuss Trauma-Informed Practices. The goal is to illustrate a number of strategies for how educators can navigate trauma within classrooms and schools to support their students and themselves.
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Joshua Stamper initially used his artistic talent, creativity and original ideas as a professional graphic designer. He then transitioned to inspiring students to utilize their imagination and creative expression i...
2022-08-2834 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 53 - Balance EDU with Erin KigerIn episode 53, Erin Kiger will discuss with Dr. Rhoads how storytelling and collaboration can help us navigate challenges and celebrations as well as #jugglethestruggleedu. This conversation is geared towards supporting educators as we begin the upcoming school year as we want to provide a toolkit of how we can juggle the year's challenges and be sustainable in our practice.
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Erin Kiger has worked in education for 17 years. I began working as a classroom teacher in 2004 and have taught K, 1st, 4th, 5th, and technology. After earning my MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with...
2022-08-1843 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 52 - Building Classroom Community and Relationships with Students with Bonnie NievesIn this episode, teacher and consultant Bonnie Nieves will discuss with Dr. Rhoads strategies to build relationships and community within our classrooms and schools. As this episode airs as we begin the 22-23 school year, the strategies outlined will help teachers and school leaders set up the routines needed to begin building relationships with students. Building relationships and community are important factors related to student learning, which should be established and reinforced continually throughout the school year. Our goal is to address this and support educators in implementing them as they begin their school year.
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2022-08-1244 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 51 - The Technology Integration Matrix and Integrating it into Coaching with Renee DawsonIn this episode, teacher and technology coach Renee Dawson discusses the Technology Integration Matrix as well as how she utilizes it to coach teachers on integrating technology and pedagogy to amplify student learning. We outline what the TIM is and how we can integrate it into our coaching to build capacity in using instructional strategies with technology. Many practical applications are outlined to assess teacher progress and implementing the matrix within coaching cycles. Also, various resources are discussed to help coaches, schools, and districts implement the matrix.
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Renee Dawson is an Educational Technology S...
2022-07-2234 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 50 - Themes from 50 Episodes to Navigate the Present and Future of EducationIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads had a solo monologue discussing some of the major themes encompassing all 50 episodes of the podcast to help educators navigate the present and future of education. The themes discussed will include relationships first, Maslow before below, educator autonomy, professional development pathways, feedback over grading, encouraging gratitude, risk-taking, and innovation, and being prepared to teach within any classroom setting.
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2022-07-1529 min
Navigating Education - The PodcastEp 49 - Evolving with Gratitude with Lainie RowellIn this episode, we will be discussing how gratitude can not only affect us on a personal basis but also transform our classrooms and schools. Our guest for this episode, Lainie Rowell, author of the book Evolving with Gratitude, provides strategies and ideas to help our own personal gratitude practices as well as transfer them to our classrooms and schools. By the end of this show, you will have a toolkit of strategies to amplify your gratitude practices as well as how you can teach them within your classroom and schools.
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Lainie Rowell...
2022-07-0134 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp 48 - Breaking the Blockbuster Model with Nate RidgwayIn this episode of the podcast, we will be discussing instructional models we see in our schools. Currently, there have been pockets of instructional innovation as well as a pushback to traditional instructional models. Our guest, Nate Ridgway has developed a multitude of different strategies and EdTech integrations to try to break away from the traditional educational instructional models we see in schools that are not meeting our student's learning needs. We will discuss our current instructional paradigm as well as future instructional models that can best fit where our learners are going as they move through their educational...
2022-06-2638 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEp - 47 The Art of Talking with Children with Rebecca Rolland, Ed.D.In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Rebecca Rolland discusses her work related to how to communicate with children, including examples from her book The Art of Talking with Children. In an ever-changing world, educators and families need to build a toolkit of communication skills to meet children where they are at as well as help build their communication and emotional intelligence skills. Our hope for this episode is to provide a number of examples of how to further communicate with children to add to your toolkit.
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Rebecca Rolland, Ed.D. is a...
2022-06-1030 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 46 - Tech Coaching with Ainsley HillIn this episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast, Dr. Rhoads will discuss with Tech Coach Ainsley Hill coaching trends from the 2021-2022 school year, planning for next year, and how to best meet teachers where they are at in relation to the technology integration and instructional capacities. We will outline tips and strategies to help tech coaches, instructional coaches, and instructional leaders on how to meet the needs of teachers and support them in our ever-changing times in education.
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Ainsley Hill is an Elementary Instructional Technology Facilitator out of Memphis Tennessee. She...
2022-06-0332 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 45 - The Collective Mindset with Drs. Richard Bernato and Al PisanoIn this episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast, our guests Drs. Richard Bernato and Al Pisano, will outline "The Collective Mindset" as an organizational, future-w/ based, and innovative framework to help schools, districts, and organizations navigate the present and future. Additionally, in this episode, our guests will provide leadership and teaching insight throughout the episode as they have their hands both in K-12 and Higher Education and have held many leadership positions within educational organizations.
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Richard Bernato’s over fifty years of experience and innovative contributions to all levels of education include simu...
2022-05-1736 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 44 - The Expert Effect with Zach Rondot and Grayson McKinneyIn this episode, we will discuss the "Expert Effect" and how that can amplify student learning by bringing in an expert from the field to discuss and support what students are learning. We will discuss strategies on how to implement this within K-16 classrooms and how it aligns with project-based learning. Last, we will dive into the Expert Expedition to learn more about how we can use various texts and curricula to implement and amplify the Expert Effect strategy for our classrooms and students.
Guest Bios: Together, Zach Rondot and Grayson McKinney are 4th and 5th-grade teachers...
2022-05-1337 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 43 - Sustainable Teaching and Personalized Learning with Paul Emerich FranceIn this episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast, Paul Emerich France will discuss his sustainable teaching project and the major themes he has uncovered. In this same light, we will also discuss various systemic and personal and individualized solutions to help make teaching more of a sustainable career and practice. Additionally, we will focus on personalized learning and Paul's ideas relating to humanizing it as well as practices on implementing it within classrooms and schools for students and teachers alike to amplify instruction and learning.
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Paul is a consultant, writer, podcaster, Adjunct...
2022-05-0436 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 42 - Creating Engaging & Choice Based Classes with Laura BoydIn this episode, we will be meeting with Laura Boyd, a middle school Spanish teacher, who uses engaging strategies to create classrooms that are student-driven. Additionally, we will have a conversation about how she uses EdTech to amplify the strategies she utilizes. Last, we will discuss how she develops student community and uses social-emotional learning as a basis for doing so.
Guest Bio: Laura Boyd is a Middle School Spanish teacher from Franklin Tennessee who is an expert on integrating instructional strategies with EdTech tools to amplify language instruction. She has written for Edutopia and has been...
2022-04-2530 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 41 - Tech in Language Teaching and Learning with Joe DaleIn this episode of the podcast, we will be discussing how we can use technology to help amplify and support students become multilingual. We will be joined by Language Consultant Joe Dale, who is an expert in using tech-infused pedagogy to teach languages to students. Throughout this episode, we will focus on how we can teach languages to students within any setting using the best tech-infused strategies.
Guest Bio: Joe Dale is a well-acclaimed Language Consultant out of the United Kingdom who has taught in primary and secondary settings over his career. His expertise is infusing tech...
2022-04-1442 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 40 - Comparing Adult Education in the US vs. the UKIn this episode, we will be discussing the similarities and differences of Adult Education in the US and UK. We will have three guests from the UK, Dr. Lou MyCroft, Jo FletcherSaxon, and Mel Lenehen. They all have leadership positions in Adult Schools in the UK, which will give us insight as to how Adult Schools are organized and what programs they offer. A must listen to learn more about Adult Education and how it can be a game-changer for communities, businesses, and students as an opportunity to grow.
Guest Bios: All three of our guests, Dr. L...
2022-03-2744 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 39: School Finance with Dr. Larry DakeIn this episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast, we will be discussing school finance with Dr. Larry Dake who is an Assistant Superintendant for Budget and Instruction from New York. An important topic that is not discussed enough. We can't wait to share his insights to help educators from all areas within the school community navigate school finance as important stakeholders in the budgeting process.
Guest Bio: Dr. Larry Dake is an Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Budget for Binghamption CSD. He was originally a social studies teacher who has held almost every position within a...
2022-03-2037 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 38: New EdTech Tool Integrations for 2022 with Stephanie HowellIn this episode, we discuss EdTech tool integrations that can best meet teachers' needs as we move through the first quarter of 2022. Much of our conversation outlined blended learning strategies like station rotation and how to implement them in blended learning strategies. Additionally, we discuss coaching and how to best approach instructional and EdTech coaching during this time when we are experiencing high levels of burnout. We narrow in on co-teaching as one of the favorite strategies of coaches and teachers during this time to learn new strategies and tools.
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2022-03-1535 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 37 - Data Literacy in K-12 Education with Kyle HolderIn this episode of the podcast, we discuss the topic of data literacy with Kyle Holder who is the CEO of IoN Software Group. Mr. Holder is an expert in education data consolidation and creating reports for schools utilizing a wide variety of metrics. Throughout this episode we discussed how data is being collected and utilized around the K-12 landscape. Additionally, we outlined data literacy skills every educator should know about and implement into their practice. Then, we spoke about the importance of having data consolidation tools in our current education world. Overall, you'll enjoy learning about data literacy...
2022-03-0548 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 36 - Community Based School with Danielle TimmerbergIn this episode, Ms. Timmerberg defines and discusses community schooling and how it differs from K-12 neighborhood schools. She outlines the various programs, collaborations, and events community-based schools provide that go above and beyond what traditional school districts provide. For those who do not know about community schooling, this is an episode that will help build foundational knowledge on the concept and how they are on the rise in urban areas.
Guest Bio: Danielle Timmerberg is a School Counselor and doctoral student in Urban Education. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky and works in a C...
2022-02-2039 min
The BeerEDU PodcastEpisode 120: This & That In A Nutshell with Matthew RhoadsThe BeerEDU Podcast Episode 120: This & That In A Nutshell with Matthew Rhoads. Kyle & Ben chat with Matthew Rhoads (@mattrhoads1990) about his journey as a special education teacher across many subject areas, his shift to mentoring student teachers after earning his doctorate in education, the work he does with adult education in the Greater San Diego area, his passion for educational technology, including earning the 2020 San Diego CUE Technology Innovator of the Year award, and much more (seriously, this man doesn't sleep)! Check out the shownotes for this episode at www.beeredupodcast.com.
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2022-02-121h 03Navigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 35: Season 1 Podcast Summary and ReflectionsAs the first season of Navigating Education - The Podcast comes to a close, Dr. Rhoads discusses his reflections and summarizes some of the major themes outlined in the first season of the podcast. From coaching, leadership, instruction, and more, Dr. Rhoads discusses how building relationships is a catalyst to navigating the present and future of education. In addition, he describes a number of episode themes and content that can be reviewed that can help any educator navigate our present as well as the future. Thank you to all of the amazing guests and contributors to season one of...
2021-11-3011 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 34: Part 7 of the Education Coaching Series - Reflecting on Major Coaching Themes from the SeriesIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads outlines his top three themes from the six-part Education Coaching series. Throughout this episode, he reflects on how building relationships, having a coaching mindset of less is more, and being a reflective and connected coach are important facets in navigating the present and future of education as a coach and instructional leader. In less than fifteen minutes, listen to each of these themes and nuggets provided by the six episodes from educators across North America.
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2021-11-2315 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 33: Part 6 of the Education Coaching Series - Coaching with An EdTech Integration Mindset with Jake MillerIn this final episode of the Education Coaching Series, Dr. Rhoads sat down with Jake Miller to discuss coaching with the EdTech Integrationists mindset. Our conversation focused on several strategies to help teachers utilize technology in classrooms. We outlined steps to how to select EdTech tools to meet a teacher's needs. Additionally, we had a conversation about our goal as coaches is to make a teacher's life more efficient and to align the tools we want to use with their instructional goals. Part of our conversation was on Jake Miller's new book, "Educational Ductape: An EdTech Integration Mindset," which...
2021-11-1631 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 32: Part 5 of the Coaching Series - Coaching Educational Leaders with Janelle McLaughlinIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviews Janelle McLaughlin in Part 5 of the Coaching Series, which focuses on Coaching Educational Leaders. Throughout the episode, we discuss how coaching school and district leaders can lead to transformational effects on teachers and students. One of the themes expressed throughout the episode is building trust and the relationship with the coach to ensure that accountability is established and maintained. Additionally, we outline how it's important that everyone regardless of their position within an organization should have a coach as there are many benefits professionally and personally that can be yielded from these experiences...
2021-11-0427 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 31: Part 4 of the Education Coaching Series - Evolving as a Coach Over Time with Coach Todd MaleckiOn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Rhoads sits down with his high school AAU basketball coach Todd Malecki. Coach Malecki has been a mentor of mine over the course of my playing career as well as throughout my life. I wanted to have Coach Malecki on the podcast for this series as he's been the most instrumental coach I have ever had. As a result, I wanted to pick his brain to learn many important nuggets on how to motivate, evolve over time, and constantly learn to become a better coach. Coach Malecki provides numerous examples of this...
2021-10-2850 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 30: Education Futuring - What is it and How it can Benefit School Leaders and Teachers to Navigate the Present and Future with Dr. Richard BernatoIn the 30th episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast, Dr. Rhoads discussed the topic of Education Futuring with Dr. Richard Bernato. We outlined several important definitions and background of futuring and how it can help schools and districts navigate and prepare for the future in our ever-changing world. From curriculum, EdTech integration, to organizational planning and changing laws and demographics, education futuring is an immensely important skill all educators need to take time to develop in their capacity as educators. Dr. Bernato outlines how we future all of the time in our daily lives. Dr. Bernato discusses how...
2021-10-2037 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 29: Part 3 of the Coaching Series - Coaching and Mentoring as an Instructional Leader with Sean ScanlonDr. Rhoads sat down with Sean Scanlon to discuss EdTech and instructional coaching for Part Three of the Coaching Series. In this episode, we discussed building relationships, going slow and steady, and what are some of the best strategies to roll out professional development throughout the year. We touch on the importance of empathy and asking teachers to never do anything you would not do. Additionally, we outlined transparent observations and ways to provide effective feedback. Mr. Scanlon provides great insight throughout the episode as he has held teacher, coach, and instructional leadership positions, which provide listeners a holistic...
2021-10-1328 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 28: Part 2 of the Education Coaching Series - Coaching and Mentoring Pre-Service Teachers with Dr. Samantha FecichIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviews Dr. Samantha Fecich on coaching and supervising pre-service teachers. Our conversation outlines relationship building with these students as they experience student teaching. Additionally, we focus on providing feedback and crafting mindsets that focus on the small wins each day that add up over time. Our discussion also touches on a number of coaching tips to keeping organized, providing feedback, and helping the student-teacher navigate this experience. If you are an educator at the university level who coaches and supervises pre-service teachers, this is an episode for you as well as teachers who help...
2021-10-0723 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 27 - Part 1 of the Coaching Series: Beginning the School Year as an Instructional Leader/Coach with Etienne’ aka Steven LangloisIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads met with Steven "Etienne" Langlois in Part 1 of Navigating Education - The Podcast Coaching Series. We both discussed how instructional coaches at the beginning of the year can build relationships and start the year off on the right foot with teachers and their administrative team. Much was discussed about observing at the beginning of the year and having an assortment of meetings to get a feel as to what's on everyone's mind and where everyone is at to begin the year. If you are wanting to know about coaching and getting the year off...
2021-09-2922 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 26 - Creating Opportunities to Show and Measure Qualitative Student Growth with Mike RutherfordIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviews CEO and Found of GotLearning, Mike Rutherford, on the topic of qualitative data as an opportunity to measure student progress and growth. Mr. Rutherford has had a long experience in and out of K-12 education in both the classroom setting and in the EdTech industry. He and his team developed a tool that provides opportunities for teachers to consolidate qualitative data generated from students and provide feedback to students that is actionable. Our conversation outlines the power of qualitative data as an indicator of growth and ensuring we keep track of it longitudinally...
2021-09-2317 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 25 - Digital Assessment Tools with Samantha ShaffnerIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Rhoads interviewed Samantha Shaffner and discussed digital assessment tools. Ms. Shaffner has utilized assessment EdTech tools inside and outside the classroom in her various roles in her career. Our conversation focused on a number of assessment tools ranging from Pear Deck, Edulastic, Wakelet, Quizzizz, and Buncee and how to effectively use them for formative assessment to then collect data to drive our instruction. Overall, if you are a teacher or school leader looking for a few new instructional practices to be used with assessment tools, this is an episode you will definitely...
2021-09-1631 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 24 - Coworking Spaces and Canadian Education / EdTech with Robert MartellacciIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviewed Robert Martellacci, who is one of Canada's foremost EdTech Leaders to discuss co-working spaces, the state of education in Canada, and Canadian EdTech. First, we began our discussion with co-working spaces and how they have evolved. Additionally, the conversation moves to how they will look in the next five years as well as how schools may create their own community hubs. Next, our conversation shifted to how Canada navigated the past 16 months during the pandemic. Mr. Martellacci outlines the Canadian playbook and its future development to create a second edition to help educators...
2021-09-0929 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 23 - Going Gradeless with David FrangiosaIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviews David Frangiosa, who is the author of Going Gradeless for Corwin Press, discusses how to take classes from a traditional grade-based classroom to a gradeless classroom. Throughout this discussion, we outline the why, mindset, and then how it can be done in your classroom. From setting up the gradeless classroom to providing student feedback after assessments, this episode is thought-provoking and can help any teacher or school leader curious about going gradeless to begin implementing it in their classrooms and schools.
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2021-08-2632 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 12 - Navigating Special Education During the Toggled Term with John MaguireIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviewed John Maguire, a middle school Special Education teacher from the Bronx in New York City. He wrote the case study found in Chapter 5 of Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders. During this conversation, Mr. Maguire outlined his background and context in education and how he switched to education after a career in finance, which started after coaching for ten years. He found that he could be his authentic self around students and that gave him the motivation to move into education. He discussed the importance of social-emotional...
2021-08-2622 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 22 - Education Podcasts with Alfonso MendozaIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviewed Alfonso Mendoza on getting started with creating your own education podcast. As someone who has over 75 plus episodes on his own podcast, MyEdTechLife, Mr. Mendoza has a lot of experience podcasting, which gave light to many great nuggets of information to help would-be and current podcasters during this episode. We discuss the production to marketing process of creating education themed podcast. Overall, this is an episode you will not want to miss out on because these same practices can be incorporated not only for your own podcast, but for also producing school and...
2021-08-1923 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 11: Book Launch Party - Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School LeadersIn the final bonus episode of the Navigating the Toggled Term series, all of the contributing authors of Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders met for a launch party to celebrate the book as well as discuss the present and future of education. The book's contributing authors all wrote short case study's at the end of each chapter to illustrate and provide firsthand accounts as to how the themes of the chapters are being implemented by teachers and school leaders from across North America. Perspectives from case study contributing authors provided a lens...
2021-08-1554 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 10 - Janet Ilko, Ed.D: Communicating and Engaging with Students and Families During the Toggled TermIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviewed Dr. Janet Ilko, who is the Chapter 6 Case Study contributing author in Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders. In Chapter 6, the book discusses how to communicate and engage with students and families. It provides strategies and EdTech integrations to communicate and engage with students when they are in a wide variety of settings ranging from online, blended, and traditional in-person classrooms. During our conversation, we dive deeper into the case study Dr. Ilko wrote as well as some of the content from the chapter. Many important takeaways...
2021-08-1217 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 21 - How to Avoid Teacher Burnout with Kevin Leichtman Ph.DIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviewed Dr. Kevin Leichtman on the topic of teacher burnout. This topic is important, especially now, as teachers and schools are navigating uncharted waters as we are taking on the challenges of living in a world of COVID-19. Along with the everyday stress of navigating a classroom, parents, students, and administration, teachers have had to navigate moving between online, blended learning, and traditional in-person settings. Altogether, this has created an unprecedented number of teachers leaving the profession. My hope with this conversation is to help provide teachers with a blueprint of how to navigate...
2021-08-1123 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 9 - Elizabeth Haupert: Differentiating Instruction During the Toggled Term with Elizabeth HaupertIn this bonus episode of the podcast, Dr. Rhoads interviewed Elizabeth Esposito Haupert, who is the case study contributing author in Chapter 4 of Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders. Our conversation discussed differentiation strategies and EdTech integrations to help students within any classroom setting. As someone who works with a wide variety of students, Mrs. Haupert focused on feedback strategies, small group instruction, and personalized learning with student choice. Ultimately, this conversation is just the beginning of what you can find within Chapter 4 of the book, which covers differentiating instruction for all learners.
2021-08-0417 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 20 - Student Engagement and ClassHook with Alexander DeebIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviewed Alexander Deeb, who is the co-found and CEO of the EdTech platform Classhook on student engagement. As a company that thinks about student engagement constantly, our discussion outlined how bite-sized learning using relevant popular culture media is essential to help students build conceptual frameworks around the skills and concepts they are taught. Additionally, we discussed how bite-sized clips can help solidify retention and create more fun and interactive spaces for learning to occur. Last, we outlined several engagement strategies as well as how a tool like ClassHook can be utilized to not only...
2021-08-0220 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 19 - EdTech Coaching & Making Learning Stick with Debbie TannenbaumIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Rhoads discusses EdTech Coaching with Debbie Tannenbaum. At the beginning of the episode, we discuss Mrs. Tannenbaums background in education. She has been able to see many inceptions of EdTech integration over her career, which made for an interesting conversation of what has changed over the past two decades in education. Then, the conversation shifts to discuss coaching teachers on EdTech integration. A number of great suggestions are raised regarding how to support and coach teachers. Last, our discussion ends with Mrs. Tannenbaum discussing her new book, TRANSFORM: Tech Notes to Make...
2021-07-2723 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 8 - Victoria Lowe: Navigating Blended Learning: Instructional Models, Strategies, and EdTech Tools To UtilizeIn this bonus episode of the podcast, Dr. Matt interviewed Victoria Lowe, who is the Chapter 8 Case Study contributing author of Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders. In our conversation, Ms. Lowe outlines how she uses a wide range of strategies and EdTech tools to integrate into her lessons within blended learning classroom settings. In this discussion, she discussed how she selects tools and integrates them into lessons and her process of curating new tools and strategies she learns from her professional learning and global professional learning network. Ms. Lowe describes how she...
2021-07-2721 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 18 - Rural Education and How to Best Support Rural Educators with Dr. Casey JakubowskiIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads discussed rural education and how to best support rural educators with Dr. Casey Jakubowski. In our conversation, we outlined some of the challenges of rural education ranging from underfunding, but also discussed its strengths such as community involvement by students and teachers. As the conversation progressed, Dr. Jakubowski discussed how our schools need to provide more outlets for our students to be involved within the community whether in local politics, business, or entrepreneurship. We both agreed that provided opportunities for student voice and agency in the form of entrepreneurship can be a future avenue...
2021-07-2224 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 7 - Jennifer Ingold: Mainstream EdTech Tools that Amplify Learning Anywhere and AnytimeIn this bonus episode, Dr. Rhoads interviewed Jennifer Ingold, the contributing author for Chapter 2's case study of Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders, on mainstream EdTech tools that amplify learning anywhere and anytime. Within our conversation, Mrs. Ingold outlined how she utilizes slides and docs as hyperdocs and hyperslides to create clear, concise, predictable, and engaging routines and strategies for students. Much of our conversation she outlined how she created structures within our class to help students, as well as families, be successful in navigating her course. Additionally, she discussed how she...
2021-07-2233 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 6 - Shannon Moore: Selecting EdTech Tools to Amplify Instruction for Any SettingIn this bonus episode, Dr. Rhoads takes a deep dive with Shannon Moore, who is the contributing author for Chapter of Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders, on the topic of selecting EdTech tools to amplify instruction in any setting. Throughout the conversation, we discussed how to select EdTech tools, which centers around the philosophy of "think less is more" as well as how we can align our instructional goals and strategies with tools that can amplify our student's learning. Additionally, Mrs. Moore outlined several tips and tricks on how to select EdTech...
2021-07-1520 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 17 - Restorative Justice & Teacher Trauma and Retention with Dr. Malikah Nu'ManIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads spoke with Dr. Malikah Nu'Man on restorative justice practices implementation throughout the school community as well as her research on teacher trauma and how to mitigate it to help with teacher retention. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Nu'Man provides many applicable restorative justice practices to integrate within school cultures ranging from embedded social emotional learning activities in all classes and school-based activities, reflecting on our language we use while speaking to students, restorative circles, reevaluating our perspectives and seeing what may have been perceived harmful, apologizing for our actions, and sharing leadership responsibilities to create...
2021-07-1435 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 5 - Ariel Adrian: Educator Self-Care - Harnessing the Mind-Body Connection to Amplify our Teaching and Leadership as we Navigate the Toggled TermIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads spoke to Ariel Adrian who wrote one of the self-care case studies in Chapter 12 of Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders. We discussed the mind-body connection and how self-care is essential to educators who want to be their best selves not only to their students and colleagues but authentically to themselves. In addition, she outlined her mindset of navigating the past 15 months as well as how routines helped amplify her self-care so it was done on a daily basis. Many important nuggets of information on self-care that can...
2021-07-1215 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 4 - Rosie Avalos: Professional Development and Learning During the Toggled TermIn this bonus episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast, Dr. Rhoads discusses professional development and learning with Rose Avalos who is a case study author in Chapter 11 of Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders. Further elaborating on her case study she wrote for the book, Ms. Avalos outlines her experience with professional development and learning over the past 15 months. She outlines professional learning experiences that were helpful and impacted her practices versus other experiences that weren't as helpful. Additionally, she emphasizes teacher collaboration whether its teachers within your same school or online...
2021-07-1217 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 16 - Music, Learning, and Racial Bias Algorithms with Dr. Malik BoykinIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviews Dr. C. Malik, Boykins on his music, learning, and racial bias algorithms. We first discussed Dr. Boykins context in education and how he has navigated his research and teaching the past 15 months. Following that conversation, we had a short discussion about his music, which has taken off on platforms such as Tik-Tok to create dance music videos. This conversation moves into Dr. Boykins research on racial bias within algorithms. He has currently developed a software that can help measure algorithmic bias in many of the social media platforms we utilized today for personal...
2021-07-0724 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 3 - Dr. Darrin Peppard: Navigating the Toggled Term as a District LeaderIn this bonus episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast, Dr. Rhoads discussed with Dr. Darrin Peppard district leadership and leadership practices that have helped him navigate the past 15 months as a district leader. Dr. Peppard is a contributing author to Chapter 10's case study of Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders that relates to the chapter's theme of the Coherence Framework in action to help districts at the organizational level navigate in our ever-changing landscape. During our conversation, Dr. Peppard provided insight as to what leadership practices have helped in almost every...
2021-07-0615 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 2 - Self-Care and Creating Joy as an Educator with Jillian DuBoisIn this episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast, Dr. Rhoads discusses with Jillian DuBois, who is the contributing author of one of Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders Chapter 12 case study on educator self-care. Her topic in the case study on self-care is on letting go of perfectionism and focusing on joy versus happiness. Our conversation in this podcast outlines her evolution as an educator as well as how she navigated the past 15 months as an elementary teacher. The conversation then discusses how letting go of perfectionism takes a lot of stress...
2021-07-0120 minNavigating Education - The PodcastBonus Episode 1 - Mark Ureel: Navigating the Toggled Term - Navigating Multiple Classroom Settings and PBLIn this bonus episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast, Dr. Rhoads interviews Mark Ureel who is a contributing author for the chapter three case study in the book Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders. Within his case study, Mark outlines how he utilized instructional strategies to amplify his students learning in several classroom settings. In our conversation, we discussed how Mr. Ureel has toggled numerous times throughout the school year (more so than many teachers throughout the country) and he gave some great ideas on how to navigate multiple classroom settings throughout t...
2021-06-2816 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 15 - Fine Arts and Music Education with Dr. Neil AndersonIn this episode, Dr. Neil Anderson was interviewed by Dr. Rhoads on the topic of Fine Arts and Music Education. Dr. Anderson provided his background and context in education, which provides listeners a great synopsis of the state of fine arts and music within education. Throughout our conversation, we discuss how to embed fine arts and music into the curriculum as well as being active collaborators to create cross-curricular learning experiences for students. Additionally, Dr. Anderson outlined mechanisms to help retain music and arts teachers as they are some of the vulnerable teachers to leaving the profession. Last, we o...
2021-06-2827 min
DivingDeepEDUDr. Matthew Rhoads: blended learning mini seriesOrganizing a blended learning classroom serves as one of the biggest obstacles for educators. Matthew Rhoads shares examples of how to best organize a blended learning classroom while offering practical examples that can be easily applied to a variety of classroom settings. On top of that, we discuss the importance of routines and embracing the less is more mentality in relationship to technology tools. Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward. Post a review. Subscribe. Dr. Matthew Rhoads is a blog...
2021-06-2816 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 14 - Culturally Responsive and Relevant Teaching with Jasara Hines, Ph.D.In Episode 14, Dr. Rhoads interviews Dr. Jasara Hines on the topic of cultural responsiveness and teaching. Throughout the conversation, we discussed what culturally responsive teaching looks like within classroom settings as well as how to establish and maintain relationships with students using many strategies related to culturally responsive pedagogy. Dr. Hines outlined her experience incorporating culturally responsive teaching into AVID courses at the secondary level in addition to embedding it throughout the curriculum. This is an episode you will not want to miss out on as it is very practical and discusses several key strategies every educator can implement...
2021-06-2127 min
LPP PodcastMatthew McConaughey and Quinta Brunson -- Parents, Trauma, and ForgivenessIn memoirs that defy current thinking, Matthew McConaughey and Quinta Brunson describe being beaten and repressed, respectively, by their parents. Only they don’t currently dislike their parents or disapprove of their upbringings. Rather they celebrate what their parents did provide—support and love—and their own acceptance of their parents.
Both McConaughey and Brunson refuse to consider themselves traumatized, victimized, or damaged. Rather, they have focused on creating unique, indelible careers and intimate relationships. Both give good representations of being happy, successful human beings.
In the course of this development, Brunson had an addictive relation...
2021-06-2159 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 13 - EdTech Leadership: What does this look like in schools and districts with Greg BagbyToday on Navigating Education - The Podcast, Dr. Rhoads interviews Greg Bagby, a district-level EdTech Instructional Coordinator, about EdTech Leadership within schools and districts. Mr. Bagby has many years of experience integrating EdTech at the school and district level. He discusses how to set up an infrastructure of relationships, coaching, and goals to help establish and maintain EdTech integration in classroom and school settings. As the podcast draws to a close, Dr. Matt asks Mr. Bagby about advice for new and upcoming EdTech leaders. He provides several key points that all leaders, including EdTech leaders, should take note as...
2021-06-1424 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 12 - Cognitive Load and its Effect on Learning with Zach GroshellIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads interviews Zach Groshell, who is a Director of Educational Technology and a Ph.D. student in Instructional Design and Online Learning on the topic of cognitive load and its effect on learning. To begin, we define cognitive load theory and then discuss how practices on how we can limit its effects on our student's working memories. Zach provides a number of strategies teachers can do using EdTech tools and learning management systems to limit the effects of cognitive load on students. In this same conversation, Zach outlines his Ph.D. study on cognitive load...
2021-06-0727 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 11 - Attitudes/Beliefs and Relationships as the Foundation of Technology Integration with Matthew DowningOn Episode 11 of Navigating Education - The Podcast, Dr. Rhoads interviewed Matthew Downing an EdTech coach and integrationist on the topic of Attitudes/Beliefs and Relationships as the Foundation of Technology Integration. This conversation focused on establishing positive views and beliefs related to integrating technology use in the classroom setting. We discussed how to begin those conversations as well as maintain those conversations over the course of the school year, which focused on having collaborative conversations with teachers. Dr. Matt outlined a few of his favorite coaching techniques based on the Diffusion of Innovations theory, which focuses on making...
2021-05-3120 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 10 - Integrating Instructional Strategies with EdTech Tools: The How-to ProcessIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads discusses how to select research-based instructional strategies as well as EdTech tools and integrate them together to amplify student learning. Dr. Matt outlines each of these steps in addition to discussing how to implement the strategy integration within classrooms and practice it over time with students. The goal of this podcast is to illustrate to teachers and leaders we can implement strategies that help our students learn with mainstream EdTech tools to further amplify their learning as well as show the framework of how to do it within our lesson design. Ultimately, this is...
2021-05-2516 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 9 - Developing Classroom Routines in the Modern Classroom Environments: Building Routines for Digital and In-Person SettingsIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads discusses what classroom routines should look like within digital and physical spaces that encompass modern classrooms. Beginning with outlining what classroom routines are, Dr. Matt provides a framework for how they are defined and how they can be implemented. Then, he goes on to discuss digital and physical classroom routines. This involves EdTech integration as well as navigating physical spaces and relationship building using strategies such as restorative justice and student-involved classroom norms. Last, there is a short conversation on bridging and blended physical and digital classroom routines in addition to what makes them...
2021-05-1813 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 8 - Special Education Case Management: Harnessing EdTech to Make Case Management Efficient and EffectiveIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads discusses how Special Education teachers along with service providers for students with special needs can optimize their case management with EdTech tools. With large caseloads and fires to put out, teachers working with students on their caseload need to build systems and procedures along with integrating EdTech to make their case management efficient and effective. The three segments discussed in this podcast include what does Special Education case management look like as well as its challenges, how we can leverage EdTech to enhance case management, and tips and tricks to effective case management. Ultimately...
2021-05-1012 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 7 - Adaptive EdTech for Personalized Learning and Retrieval PracticeIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Rhoads discusses how adaptive EdTech can be utilized as a personalized learning tool that can help students with retrieval practice to amplify their learning. As adaptive EdTech becomes more sophisticated, it's important to see its instructional uses for K-12 teachers and how it can be leveraged to help students practice reading and math skills. The three segments the episode is divided into are defining adaptive EdTech tools, how we can leverage adaptive EdTech to personalize practice, and what are the instructional implications of using these tools in our classrooms. After listening to t...
2021-05-0313 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 6 - Online & Distance Learning - What Works According to Research and PracticeIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads discusses best practices grounded in research that work in online learning classroom settings. Dr. Rhoads outlines how to provide instruction during synchronous as well as asynchronous portions of the lesson along with integrating several instructional strategies with EdTech tools to amplify student learning. The podcast ends with a short discussion on the practical applications of online instruction that can be integrated into face-to-face and blended learning classroom settings. Overall, listeners by the end of the episode will have a number of instructional strategies integrated with EdTech tools that can be utilized in a variety...
2021-04-2615 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 5 - Blended Learning: Practical Steps to Enhance your TeachingToday we live in a world of in-person and virtual instruction. Now, classes have a physical and a digital space where instruction and feedback take place. This is blended learning. With blended learning becoming a prevalent instructional model, there a number of ways to amplify blended learning to support students in their learning. From setting up a classroom infrastructure to implementing instructional sequences for students with synchronous and asynchronous instruction, there are a variety of strategies that can be integrated to help with organizing the instructional sequence. By the end of this podcast episode, listeners will be able to...
2021-04-2113 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 4 - The Age of Formative AssessmentIn this episode, Dr. Rhoads discusses how we are in the age of formative assessment in education. Dr. Matt outlines the implications of being in a time where a teacher can quickly assess student progress and provide student feeedback. Also, throughout the episode Dr. Matt describes how assessment can be integrated within the sequence of a lesson and how it help teachers monitor and adjust instruction and provide student feedback. On this note, Dr. Matt will outline that in the past, short assessments could not be quickly analyzed by teachers in real-time, which made it difficult to provide feedback...
2021-04-1914 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 3 - Using EdTech Tools to Make Data-Driven Decisions in a Matter of Seconds or MinutesIn Episode 3 of Navigating Education - The Podcast, Dr. Matt Rhoads discusses how teachers and school leaders can use data collected from mainstream EdTech tools to make instructional data-driven decisions in a matter of seconds and minutes. Focusing on data visualization dashboards and extracting data to spreadsheets, Dr. Matt summarizes a step by step process of how he uses data to drive his instructional decision-making. Using many mainstream EdTech tools, listeners will then be able to see how they can use the data collected from these tools to help them amplify their students' learning by helping enhance their instruction. O...
2021-04-1412 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 2 - SEL Integration with EdTech Tools through App-Smashing to Build Community and Relationships with StudentsToday, Dr. Matt Rhoads discussed social-emotional learning strategy integrations with several EdTech tools to help amplify student SEL development in any classroom setting. Using what educators call an app-smash, Dr. Matt outlines how step by step to integrate Google Slides, Pear Deck, and Flipgrid together for a powerful instructional sequence that can be implemented within any classroom setting. Ultimately, the goal of this instructional integration is to help build classroom community and relationships with your students to maintain and establish positive classroom learning environments and cultures. Overall, this podcast summarizes this process and the benefits it can have on s...
2021-04-1111 minNavigating Education - The PodcastEpisode 1 - Introducing: Navigating Education - The PodcastIn this introductory episode, the host Dr. Matt Rhoads, provides a summary of the podcasts purpose, episode formats, and why he wants you to become a listener and guest on an upcoming episode. Overall, the podcast's purpose is to provide a space to help educators and the greater community navigate education now in the present as well as the future. Topics of the podcast range from instruction, edtech integration, Special Education, policy, English language learners, instructional models, organizational models, leadership, and much more. Last, listeners of these podcasts will be given research, step-by-step how-to's of instruction, thoughts to evaluate...
2021-04-0609 min
ClassCast PodcastEp.053 -- Dr. Matthew Rhoads -- Pandemic & Beyond: The Toggled Term & The Future of EdTechClassCast Podcast Ep.053 features Dr. Matthew Rhoads, a leader in edtech, blended learning, data utilization, and pandemic responses; he's also the author of Navigating the Toggled Term: Preparing Secondary Education for Navigating Fall 2020 and Beyond. Matt shares insights into how teachers can leverage technology to adapt to ever-changing pandemic scenarios while also preparing themselves and their students for the future of education. From "moneyballing" school to "navigating the toggled term," from pandemic adjustments to the future of distance learning, this episode connects current contexts to on-going innovations in ways that will help listeners understand the effects on every student a...
2021-01-171h 17ClassCast PodcastHIGHLIGHT -- Ep.053 -- Dr. Matthew Rhoads -- Concurrent Hybrid/HyFlex School ModelsThis quick highlight clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.053 features Dr. Matthew Rhoads offering his thoughts on the concurrent hybrid and HyFlex models being implemented in some schools across the country. Dr. Rhoads is the author of Navigating the Toggled Term: Preparing Secondary Education for Navigating Fall 2020 and Beyond and has a second book dealing with blended learning, ed. tech., and pandemic responses that will be available later in 2021. Near the end of the full episode, Matt offered up his views on concurrent hybrid school. Every student, parent, teacher, and administrator involved in a concurrent hybrid or HyFlex model should c...
2021-01-1208 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherResearch Based Strategies for Distance Learning Now with Dr. Matthew RhoadsDr. Matthew Rhoads is teaching at a distance and coaching other teachers to improve their teaching as well. Based in San Diego, Dr. Rhoads talks about how to integrate instructional strategies, have a teacher toolbox, how to show teachers technology, using Google Jamboard to brainstorm, how to observe and model online teaching for teachers. Additionally, he shares thoughts on how to use Zoom effectively (and not too much) and how to engage students. Finally, he reflects on attendance issues and how to help students who need it most. www.coolcatteacher.com/e702 Sponsor: Planboard & Chalk A...
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