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Teaching with Valor Podcast: A Veteran Teachers Perspective
How Often Should I Assess My Students?
Send us a text"Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Teaching with Valor, where we take deep dives into the everyday questions that teachers face in their classrooms. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re exploring a question that goes right to the heart of teaching: How often should I assess my students?Assessment is one of the most crucial aspects of teaching because it gives you insight into how well your students are learning and where they might be struggling. But the big question is, how often is enough? Do we asse...
2024-10-23
12 min
Make It Mindful: Insights for Global Learning
#11 Mindful School Leadership Starts With Knowing Yourself
In their relentless pursuit of noticing, what are the things that school leaders need to notice?In this episode, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Lauren Pinto, and Komal Shah explore what it means to be a mindful school leader. As in all human systems, a leader needs first to understand the "why" of the organization and how they as individuals and other members of the community connect to that why. Without that, authenticity is impossible. We explore the following ideas for mindful school leadership: Communicate the why, and center it on student learningHave a clear visionBe a...
2023-07-31
31 min
Leaning into Leadership
Episode 84: Growing through PBL with Drew Perkins
This episode is sponsored by Peer Driven PD - Visit peerdrivenpd.com and request a quote. Tell them the Leaning into Leadership podcast sent you, and they’ll give you a free trial access so you can check out all of their content and decide for yourself and 10% off your first year’s subscription.Drew Perkins: As TeachThought’s Director of Professional Development and co-host of the TeachThought Podcast Drew helps design and deliver workshops and learning both on-site and virtually as well as coordinating PD work with our team. A graduate of Michigan State University with a degree...
2023-06-25
48 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Creating A Critical Thinking Curriculum
Drew Perkins talks with Will Reusch and Zach Cresswell about the Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines curriculum they've created and are piloting with funding through Heterodox Academy. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Email cylinderradio@gmail.com or z_cress@proton.me to request access to the Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines Curriculum Will Reusch social media: willreusch, @teecherreusch, Zach Cresswell social media: @z_cress, z_cress heterodoxacademy.org The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 175 Are Good Intentions But Bad Ideas Growing Fragile Students? Will's podcast: Cylinder Radio The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 160 Navigating The Landscape Of Labels In S...
2022-10-13
1h 00
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Creating A Critical Thinking Curriculum
Drew Perkins talks with Will Reusch and Zach Cresswell about the Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines curriculum they've created and are piloting with funding through Heterodox Academy. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Email cylinderradio@gmail.com or z_cress@proton.me to request access to the Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines Curriculum Will Reusch social media: willreusch, @teecherreusch, Zach Cresswell social media: @z_cress, z_cress heterodoxacademy.org The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 175 Are Good Intentions But Bad Ideas Growing Fragile Students? Will's podcast: Cylinder Radio The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 160 Navigating The Landscape Of Labels In S...
2022-10-13
1h 00
Cylinder Radio
Critical Thinking Education with Educator Drew Perkins
Drew Perkins has been involved in education for several decades being a classroom teacher, curriculum writer, and then the creator of TeachThought Profession Development and the host of the popular "TeachThought Podcast". Will and Drew, both promoters of critical thinking in K-12, discuss why the education system doesn't have a focus on deep thinking, how politics have corrupted education, and some best practices for teachers and homeschool parents
2022-08-02
57 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Making Equity Tangible
Drew Perkins talks with Colin Seale about his new book, Tangible Equity: A Guide for Leveraging Student Identity, Culture, and Power to Unlock Excellence in and Beyond the Classroom. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Book: Tangible Equity Thinklaw.us @thinkLawUS @colinseale The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 201 The Importance Of Critical Thinking In Navigating The Modern World The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 161 Building Critical Thinking Dispositions Using Real Life Legal Cases Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.
2022-06-20
56 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Making Equity Tangible
Drew Perkins talks with Colin Seale about his new book, Tangible Equity: A Guide for Leveraging Student Identity, Culture, and Power to Unlock Excellence in and Beyond the Classroom. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Book: Tangible Equity Thinklaw.us @thinkLawUS @colinseale The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 201 The Importance Of Critical Thinking In Navigating The Modern World The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 161 Building Critical Thinking Dispositions Using Real Life Legal Cases Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.
2022-06-20
56 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Bridging Divisive Conversations With Curious Inquiry
Drew Perkins talks with Mónica Guzmán about her new book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, and her work with Braver Angels and the applications to great teaching and learning. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Order I Never Thought of It That Way moniguzman.com Mónica's LinkTree @moniguzman Braver Angels The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 210 Polarization, Racism, And Education The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.
2022-01-14
57 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Bridging Divisive Conversations With Curious Inquiry
Drew Perkins talks with Mónica Guzmán about her new book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, and her work with Braver Angels and the applications to great teaching and learning. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Order I Never Thought of It That Way moniguzman.com Mónica's LinkTree @moniguzman Braver Angels The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 210 Polarization, Racism, And Education The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.
2022-01-14
57 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
East Asian Education, Knowledge, And American Constructivism
Drew Perkins talks with Cornelius Grove about his new book, "A Mirror for Americans: What the East Asian Experience Tells Us about Teaching Students Who Excel", and the points of convergence of East Asian education with 'progressive' education. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: amirrorforamericans.info Amazon: A Mirror for Americans The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 149 Is Constructivist Education Addressing Inequality? The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 197 Are We Teaching Reading Wrong By Omitting Knowledge? The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 188 What Might We Learn From Schools Around The World? Amazon: Kindly Inquisitors Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on...
2021-05-19
1h 26
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
East Asian Education, Knowledge, And American Constructivism
Drew Perkins talks with Cornelius Grove about his new book, "A Mirror for Americans: What the East Asian Experience Tells Us about Teaching Students Who Excel", and the points of convergence of East Asian education with 'progressive' education. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: amirrorforamericans.info Amazon: A Mirror for Americans The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 149 Is Constructivist Education Addressing Inequality? The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 197 Are We Teaching Reading Wrong By Omitting Knowledge? The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 188 What Might We Learn From Schools Around The World? Amazon: Kindly Inquisitors Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on...
2021-05-19
1h 26
Atomi Brainwaves Podcast
Terry Heick on TeachThought
Terry Heick, founder and director of online teacher resource TeachThought, joins us to discuss how his experiences as a teacher led to the creation of TeachThought, the learning model frameworks and content it offers to teachers, and where the platform may fit into a post-COVID education landscape.
2021-04-16
53 min
Paw Print Pause
Episode 6 | Data-Driven Instruction
In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of data-driven instruction with PK-2 Curriculum Specialist, Julie Hipp. Episode Resources: TeachThought.com Article on IXL: https://www.teachthought.com/technology/how-to-use-ixl-8-tips-for-using-the-k-12-adaptive-learning-platform/ Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Station Rotation Plan + Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx
2021-03-26
29 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Experiencing Inquiry
Drew Perkins talks with Kimberly Mitchell in a return appearance about inquiry teaching and learning and her book, Experience Inquiry. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @inquiryfive inquirypartners.com Amazon: Experience Inquiry: 5 Powerful Strategies, 50 Practical Experiences inquirybythefire.com The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 72 The Power of Inquiry The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 37 Growing Inquiry In The Classroom With The i5 Strategy
2021-03-01
1h 01
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Experiencing Inquiry
Drew Perkins talks with Kimberly Mitchell in a return appearance about inquiry teaching and learning and her book, Experience Inquiry. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @inquiryfive inquirypartners.com Amazon: Experience Inquiry: 5 Powerful Strategies, 50 Practical Experiences inquirybythefire.com The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 72 The Power of Inquiry The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 37 Growing Inquiry In The Classroom With The i5 Strategy
2021-03-01
1h 01
Creative U
Authentic Creativity
Naomi and Tiffany discuss what creativity actually is and how to activate creativity in your classroom. References Burvall, A., & Ryder, D. (2019). Intention: Critical Creativity in the Classroom. Oregon: Blend Education Publishing. Cambridge Dictionary, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/learner-english/ creative?q=creativity Erez, T.E [TzviErez]. (2011, February 11). Tzvi Erez plays J.S. Bach Prelude 17 from The Well-Tempered Clavier BWV 862 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=OqAGGOZcdvA. Kettler, T., & et al. (2018). Teachers Perceptions of Creativity in the Classroom. Creativity
2021-02-26
10 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Schools Aren't Broken, 10 Ways They Could Be Better
Drew Perkins talks with neuroscientist/educator/author, Jared Cooney Horvath, and Associate Director, Institute of Positive Education, David Bott, about their new book 10 Things Schools Get Wrong (and how we can get them right). Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 10thingsbook.com Amazon: 10 THINGS SCHOOLS GET WRONG (and how we can get them right) @JCHorvath @davidbott The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 159 The Science Of Deeper Learning And Why We're Not Doing More Of It The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 211 Updating Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs For Greater Student Potential Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on workshops and services.
2021-02-20
1h 14
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Schools Aren't Broken, 10 Ways They Could Be Better
Drew Perkins talks with neuroscientist/educator/author, Jared Cooney Horvath, and Associate Director, Institute of Positive Education, David Bott, about their new book 10 Things Schools Get Wrong (and how we can get them right). Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 10thingsbook.com Amazon: 10 THINGS SCHOOLS GET WRONG (and how we can get them right) @JCHorvath @davidbott The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 159 The Science Of Deeper Learning And Why We're Not Doing More Of It The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 211 Updating Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs For Greater Student Potential Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on workshops and services.
2021-02-20
1h 14
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Growing Viewpoint Diversity
Drew Perkins talks with sociology professor, author, and consultant, Ilana Redstone about the importance of and how to develop viewpoint diversity. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Diverse Perspectives Consulting Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes Video series Unassailable Ideas: How Unwritten Rules and Social Media Shape Discourse in American Higher Education Persuasion article: When the "Racism" Doesn't Seem Racist Heterodox Academy Eduardo Bonilla-Silva The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 217 A Closer Look At Critical Race Theory And White Fragility (with Rod Graham) The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 191 Is Critical Thinking A Nonsense Concept? Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info...
2020-12-31
1h 31
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Growing Viewpoint Diversity
Drew Perkins talks with sociology professor, author, and consultant, Ilana Redstone about the importance of and how to develop viewpoint diversity. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Diverse Perspectives Consulting Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes Video series Unassailable Ideas: How Unwritten Rules and Social Media Shape Discourse in American Higher Education Persuasion article: When the "Racism" Doesn't Seem Racist Heterodox Academy Eduardo Bonilla-Silva The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 217 A Closer Look At Critical Race Theory And White Fragility (with Rod Graham) The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 191 Is Critical Thinking A Nonsense Concept? Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info...
2020-12-31
1h 31
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Parsing The Fragility Of Modern Education
Drew Perkins talks with cognitive developmental and evolutionary psychologist David C. Geary about his recent article in Quillette, The Fragility of Modern Education in the Time of COVID-19. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Fragility of Modern Education in the Time of COVID-19 David C. Geary website The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 224 Inspiring A New Paradigm For Education The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 162 What Do We Really Mean By "Deeper Thinking And Learning"? Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.
2020-12-06
1h 10
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Parsing The Fragility Of Modern Education
Drew Perkins talks with cognitive developmental and evolutionary psychologist David C. Geary about his recent article in Quillette, The Fragility of Modern Education in the Time of COVID-19. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Fragility of Modern Education in the Time of COVID-19 David C. Geary website The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 224 Inspiring A New Paradigm For Education The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 162 What Do We Really Mean By "Deeper Thinking And Learning"? Visit wegrowteachers.com for info on our workshops and services.
2020-12-06
1h 10
Middle School Matters
MSM 484: Digital Learning - It’s about time.
MSM 484: Digital Learning - It’s about time. Jokes: Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Middle School Science Minute: Formative Assessment Probes Reports from the Front Lines Advisory: Media Multitasking Disrupts Memory, Even in Young Adults https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/media-multitasking-disrupts-memory-even-in-young-adults/#annotations:z540oh-fEeu83weTHLtaLA The Twitterverse Don’t forget #mschat on Thursdays at 8:00 pm EST. Strategies: The Neuroscience of Viewing Your Past Like a Fly on the Wall https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/202008/the-neuroscience-viewing-your-past-fly-the-wall#annotations:Z5vkUh-bEeuykJurHa6Pug Resources: Among Us Template https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1r0IYta...
2020-11-07
1h 02
The OverTime Leader Podcast
Garrick Jones and Paul Ashcroft | Being Curious
Everybody has had to make the shift to being digital these last few months, and today’s guests are co-founders of Ludic, and are on a mission to activate digital organisations. A key skill they’ve seen in such transformations is the need to be curious as leaders. Garrick Jones and Paul Ashcroft are co-authors of their new book ‘The Curious Advantage’, and we unpick their key learnings in this episode. Tune in to learn more about their seven C’s of curiosity, removing blockers and how to measure the value of curiosity in business.Founded...
2020-10-13
35 min
Middle School Matters
MSM 478: Back from 7-11. . .
MSM 478: Back from 7-11. . . Jokes: Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Middle School Science Minute: Creating a New Environment for Science Learning Reports from the Front Lines Advisory: The Twitterverse #mschat: Look for your host, Todd Bloch, to have a middle school topic all ready to go! Make it a strategic part of your personal professional development. Resources: Oculus Quest 2 https://www.oculus.com/quest-2/ A Giant List of Really Good Essential Questions https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/examples-of-essential-questions/?fbclid=IwAR1pyYgG7-4AuECCjQsgqry7FzYlvMHGqJAImV2pAfUu5Kd9xWTL36s2z2A Using Household...
2020-09-19
1h 16
Aulas Univesp
Inglês - Semana 2
Challenge Você lembra do nosso desafio? Você está se preparando para participar de um congresso internacional. Na última semana, utilizamos recursos tecnológicos para diversas situações em que você pode se deparar com o idioma em um evento como esse. Como nesta semana estamos estudando a leitura de textos em língua inglesa, pense nos diversos textos que você terá contato nesse contexto. Desde as informações sobre o congresso até a leitura dos abstracts e artigos acadêmicos e científicos publicados, tudo o que lemos antes, durante e depois do evento. Vamos trabalhar estratégias d...
2020-09-05
58 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Academic Engagement And Heterodoxy
Drew Perkins talks with Cory Clark, Director of Academic Engagement at Heterodox Academy, about her work to encourage viewpoint diversity in academia. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Heterodox Academy @ImHardcory www.coryjclark.com The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 175 Are Good Intentions But Bad Ideas Growing Fragile Students? How to Have Impossible Conversations Coddling of the American Mind Tribalism in War and Peace: The Nature and Evolution of Ideological Epistemology and Its Significance for Modern Social Science Visit wegrowteachers.com for information about our workshops and services.
2020-06-06
1h 12
The Bootstrapped Founder
34: Seller Beware: Pricing Models That Can Break Your Business
You can find articles on the topics discussed in the episode here:- ✍️ Seller Beware: Pricing Models That Can Break Your BusinessLinks mentioned in part two:https://untools.co/https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/the-cognitive-bias-codex-a-visual-of-180-cognitive-biases/If you want to be inspired by Seth Godin, please read https://seths.blog/2020/05/dancing-with-tech/Libpixel sponsors this episode of the Bootstrapped Founder Podcast. Balsamiq provides this sponsored airtime. Please check out both — they're awesome.
2020-06-05
22 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Updating Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs For Greater Student Potential
Drew Perkins talks with social psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman about his new book, "Transcend, The New Science of Self-Actualization", and how it might help educators grow the potential in students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: scottbarrykaufman.com Scott on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Scott's Psychology Podcast The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 175 Are Good Intentions But Bad Ideas Growing Fragile Students? Visit wegrowteachers.com for information about our workshops and services.
2020-05-30
1h 02
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Polarization, Racism, And Education
Drew Perkins talks with John Wood Jr. of Braver Angels about bringing people together on the most polarizing of issues, including racism, and how that work touches education. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: braverangels.org/ @braverangels Braver Angels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube @JohnRWoodJr Race, Culture and the Dynamics of Prejudice There Are Evils Worse Than Racism 1776 1619 Project The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking Visit wegrowteachers.com for information on our workshops and services.
2020-05-13
1h 15
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Inquiry, Questions, And Street Epistemology
Drew Perkins talks with Reid Nicewonder about his street epistemology work, inquiry, and questioning. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @CordialCurious twitch.tv/cordialcuriosity Cordial Curiosity on YouTube @ReidN @StEpistemology streetepistemology.com streetepistemologyinternational.org @magnabosco Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay: How To Have Impossible Conversations Jonathan Haidt: The Righteous Mind The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 177 How Educators Can Help People Have Impossible Conversations Visit wegrowteachers.com for more info on our workshops and services.
2020-04-08
1h 03
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
The Importance Of Critical Thinking In Navigating The Modern World
Drew Perkins talks with Colin Seale about his new book, Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students, and the importance of critical thinking to the success of learners. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: thinklaw.us Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students @ColinESeale The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 186 Are Some Well-Intentioned Anti-Racism Efforts Actually Hurting The Cause? The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 191 Is Critical Thinking A Nonsense Concept? Areo: Critical Thinking is Nothing Without Knowledge Please visit wegrowteachers.com for more information about our...
2020-03-26
1h 24
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
The Importance Of Critical Thinking In Navigating The Modern World
Drew Perkins talks with Colin Seale about his new book, Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students, and the importance of critical thinking to the success of learners. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: thinklaw.us Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students @ColinESeale The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 186 Are Some Well-Intentioned Anti-Racism Efforts Actually Hurting The Cause? The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 191 Is Critical Thinking A Nonsense Concept? Areo: Critical Thinking is Nothing Without Knowledge Please visit wegrowteachers.com for more information about our...
2020-03-26
1h 24
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Using An All-Feedback-No-Grades Approach To Teaching
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 195 Using An All-Feedback-No-Grades Approach To Teaching Drew Perkins talks with Laura Gibbs about her all-feedback-no-grades approach in her teaching. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @OnlineCrsLady LauraGibbs.net — MythFolklore.net A Better Way To Grading Student Writing The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 124 Teachers Going Gradeless Teachers Going Gradeless web site Visit wegrowteachers.com for more information on our workshops and services.
2020-02-15
1h 14
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Using An All-Feedback-No-Grades Approach To Teaching
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 195 Using An All-Feedback-No-Grades Approach To Teaching Drew Perkins talks with Laura Gibbs about her all-feedback-no-grades approach in her teaching. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @OnlineCrsLady LauraGibbs.net — MythFolklore.net A Better Way To Grading Student Writing The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 124 Teachers Going Gradeless Teachers Going Gradeless web site Visit wegrowteachers.com for more information on our workshops and services.
2020-02-15
1h 14
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Coming of Age As A Student in Black and White America
Drew Perkins talks with Veda Pendleton about her book which details her journey as a black student from Arkansas attending a primarily white prep school in New England. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Prepped: Coming of Age in Black and White America: A Memoir vedapendleton.com Hate, Inc. by Matt Taibbi The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 192 Using Inquiry To Unpack Charged Topics Like The Holocaust Joe Rogan Experience #1419 - Daryl Davis Visit wegrowteachers.com for more information about workshops and services.
2020-02-12
1h 22
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Using Inquiry To Unpack Charged Topics Like The Holocaust
Drew Perkins talks with Melissa Mott and Tyrone Shaw about Echoes and Reflections and the use of inquiry to teach emotionally and politically charged topics like the Holocaust and social justice issues. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 5 Strategies For Teaching About The Holocaust Through Inquiry echoesandreflections.org @EchoesReflect facebook.com/echoesandreflections Please visit wegrowteachers.com for show notes and other TeachThought PD services and content.
2020-01-24
57 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Is Critical Thinking A Nonsense Concept?
Drew Perkins talks with Daniel Buck about his recent Areo magazine article titled "Critical Thinking is Nothing Without Knowledge" and how an inquiry-based approach squares with that. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Areo: Critical Thinking is Nothing Without Knowledge @Dantitheses396 Hate, Inc. by Matt Taibbi Robert Pondiscio: How The Other Half Learns: Equality, Excellence, and the Battle Over School Choice E.D. Hirsch books on Amazon The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 162 What Do We Really Mean By "Deeper Thinking And Learning"? Interested in our open to the public workshops? Visit: wegrowteachers.com/events
2020-01-18
1h 16
Live, Laugh, Stuck
Jax Yacks: Positive Communities: Healthy Disagreements
A short discussion about healthy disagreements! I'll be skipping next week in observance of the holidays, so I'll see you next year!Episode art is official Homestuck artwork.Inc.com 7 Simple Ways to Deal With a Disagreement EffectivelyLiveHappy 7 Keys to a Healthy ArgumentEngauge Eight tips for Engaging in Healthy DisagreementTeachThought 3 Tips To Communicate More Effectively Via Social MediaMy links:Domi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiWebsiteKo-fiDiscordBlueskyYoutubeTiktokThe Unofficial Homestuck CollectionE64 ★ Support th...
2019-12-18
10 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Are Some Well-Intentioned Anti-Racism Efforts Actually Hurting The Cause?
Drew Perkins talks with Steven Wilson, founder and former CEO of Ascent Charter Schools, about his work and concerns about some anti-racist efforts that might be counter-productive to our shared mission of schools that better prepare all students for the modern world. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Ascend Charter Schools The promise of intellectual joy by Steven F. Wilson Veda Pendleton, Prepped: Coming of Age in Black and White America: A Memoir stevenfwilson.com @StevenFWilson1 The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 155 Does Competition And School Choice Meaningfully Improve Education?
2019-12-01
1h 05
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Developing Kindness, Character And Honesty In Today's Learners
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 183 Developing Kindness, Character And Honesty In Today's Learners Drew Perkins talks with Houston Kraft about his work with Character Strong to develop SEL skills in students and schools. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: CharacterStrong.com @careacter, Instagram, Facebook
2019-11-05
1h 05
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
What Video Content Should Children Be Exposed To?
Drew Perkins talks with Brenda Bisner, Senior Vice-President of Content at Kidoodle.TV, about her work to provide safe video streaming content. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Kidoodle.tv Brenda Bisner on LinkedIn content@kidoddle.tv The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 175 Are Good Intentions But Bad Ideas Growing Fragile Students?
2019-10-27
1h 00
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Rethinking Academic Credits For Digital Natives
Drew Perkins talks with Nadav Zeimer about his idea to offer digital natives a set crowdsourced standards and academic credits. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: TheBig.net @nzeimer The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 174 How Might We Build A Better Transcript? The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 93 Recognizing Learning And Growth With Open Badges The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 123 Moving Education from Post-Modern to Metamodern Cal Newport: Digital Minimalism
2019-10-16
1h 14
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Rethinking Academic Credits For Digital Natives
Drew Perkins talks with Nadav Zeimer about his idea to offer digital natives a set crowdsourced standards and academic credits. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: TheBig.net @nzeimer The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 174 How Might We Build A Better Transcript? The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 93 Recognizing Learning And Growth With Open Badges The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 123 Moving Education from Post-Modern to Metamodern Cal Newport: Digital Minimalism
2019-10-16
1h 14
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Lesson Study And Growing A Culture Of Teaching And Learning
Drew Perkins talks with Vicki Collet about her new book and how the process of Lesson Study can improve the culture of teaching and learning. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: vickicollet.com Book: Collaborative Lesson Study: ReVisioning Teacher Professional Development Collaborative Lesson Study Book Club on Facebook Vicki's blog: mycoachescouch.blogspot.com Vicki on Facebook, and Twitter: @vscollet The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 34 Growing Better Professional Learning Communities With Dr. Richard DuFour (Part 1 Of 2)
2019-10-03
1h 05
The Perezidential Address
Feeling "Stuck"
In this episode I continue to explore the signs of teacher burnout and analyze the stages of feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Also, we look at a Neato and Veto Credits: Bellware, Kim. “A Boy Is Dead after a Beating at School. Classmates Say He Was the Target of Bullies.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 26 Sept. 2019, www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/09/26/young-boy-is-dead-after-vicious-beating-classmates-say-he-was-target-bullies/. Heick, Terry. “The Warning Signs Of Teacher Burnout.” TeachThought, 6 July 2017, www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/the-warning-signs-of-teacher-burnout/. Mattern, Jennifer. “Help Deserving Teachers Tackle Those Classroom Supplies With #ClearTheLists.” SheKnows, 16 Aug. 2019, www.sheknows...
2019-09-27
38 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Can We Improve Public Discussion Through Letter Writing?
Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: letter.wiki Impossible Conversations contest Areo: Let's Change the Nature of Public Discussion: An Introduction to Letter Audio version of this article Review of Impossible Conversations book Iona Italia on Areo @IonaItalia ionaitalia.com Two for Teach Podcast The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 177 How Educators Can Help People Have Impossible Conversations
2019-09-24
1h 19
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
How Can We Prepare Teachers For Deeper Learning?
Drew Perkins talks with Maria Hyler of the Learning Policy Institute about their new book and research on preparing teachers to shift their teaching to support deeper learning. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Learning Policy Institute @LPI_Learning Book: Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 162 What Do We Really Mean By "Deeper Thinking And Learning"?
2019-07-27
1h 16
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Inspiring Collective Action In Students Around Economic Challenges
Drew Perkins talks with Hilary Allen, Senior Associate at Net Impact and Community Manager of the Up To Us Competition, about their work to help inspire college students to take collective action around our nation's economic challenges. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Net Impact Up To Us, @uptousnews, Instagram National Issues Forums Better Angels - The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 170 The Theory Of Enchantment And Connecting To Humans The Swamp
2019-07-10
54 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Inspiring Collective Action In Students Around Economic Challenges
Drew Perkins talks with Hilary Allen, Senior Associate at Net Impact and Community Manager of the Up To Us Competition, about their work to help inspire college students to take collective action around our nation's economic challenges. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Net Impact Up To Us, @uptousnews, Instagram National Issues Forums Better Angels - The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 170 The Theory Of Enchantment And Connecting To Humans The Swamp
2019-07-10
54 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Revisiting Mindfulness, Meditation, Awareness
Drew Perkins talks with Susan Kaiser Greenland about how mindfulness, meditation, and awareness can help students be more successful learners. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: susankaisergreenland.com, email newsletter Susan's books on Amazon Susan on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Sam Harris Waking Up The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 65 Using Mindfulness And Meditation To Help Children Manage Stress And Be More Compassionate Visit The TeachThought Podcast Page teachthought.com/category/podcast
2019-06-27
1h 22
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Revisiting Mindfulness, Meditation, Awareness
Drew Perkins talks with Susan Kaiser Greenland about how mindfulness, meditation, and awareness can help students be more successful learners. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: susankaisergreenland.com, email newsletter Susan's books on Amazon Susan on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Sam Harris Waking Up The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 65 Using Mindfulness And Meditation To Help Children Manage Stress And Be More Compassionate Visit The TeachThought Podcast Page teachthought.com/category/podcast
2019-06-27
1h 22
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
PBL Reflections With 3 Middle School Teachers
Drew Perkins talks with three teachers from The Berkeley School, Vanessa DeNino, Tanya Madrid-Campbell, and Jeff Sandler, about their experience and reflections from a recent project-based learning unit they implemented with their students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Berkeley School web site, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Video: Project-Based Learning - 8th Grade Authors and Illustrators Ron Berger Brain Rules Project Zero The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 144 Creating Cultures Of Thinking And Intellectual Character w/ Ron Ritchhart
2019-06-23
55 min
Education Technology - Practical Podcasts
15: The Power in the Classroom Belongs to Educators! Technology Empowers the Educators
Drew Perkins is building better professional development for educators at TeachThought.com. He is Director of Professional Development. As TeachThought’s Director of Professional Development and co-host of the TeachThought Podcast Drew helps design and deliver workshops and learning both on-site and virtually as well as coordinating PD work with our other Facilitators. In this podcast, we are talking about the importance of empowering teachers with the right instruments and helping them to achieve more in their job. Useful links and additional information is available here: https://www.cleverbooks.eu/podcast-15-power-classroom-belongs-educators-technology-empowers-educators/
2019-06-01
19 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Deeper Learning Of Math Concepts Through Social Constructivism
Drew Perkins talks with Jennifer Chang Wathall about her concept-based curriculum and instruction and book and how we can use social constructivist teaching to teach math for deeper learning. *note -Jennifer would like to thank the co-authors she collaborated with in writing the Oxford University Press IB Diploma books. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Jennifer Chang Wathall's web site @JenniferWathall Jennifer Gonzalez: Cult of Pedagogy The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 162 What Do We Really Mean By "Deeper Thinking And Learning"?
2019-05-22
1h 15
Pé Na Orelha
EP02 - Jurado cansado dá nota ruim? (Part: Ruben, Tots e Fiuza)
Diretamente de Recife, neste segundo episódio do Pé na Orelha tivemos as ilustres participações de Luis Ruben Gonzalez, Antonietta Ribeiro e Fernanda Fiuza para estendermos a discussão do primeiro episódio, discutindo algumas das minúcias do trabalho de um jurado durante um festival competitivo de dança. Uma conversa excessivamente descontraída, beirando o caos, mas ainda assim, valiosa! ---------------------------- E-mail Pé na Orelha: penaorelhapodcast@gmail.com / Whatsapp Pé na Orelha: +5511984072938 / Class Masters: www.classmasters.com.br / Casa da Dança: www.casadadanca.com.br / Teach Thought: www.teachthought.com
2019-05-06
1h 23
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Using Purpose And Fiction To Teach History More Effectively
Drew Perkins talks with Kevin Vanzant, history instructor at Tennessee State University, about how he's adjusted his teaching to better engage his introductory history class students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Kevin Vanzant @ Tennessee State University Quillette: A Professor Speaks Out: How 'New Left' Orthodoxy Is Failing a New Generation of History Students The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 115 Let's Talk About What School Could Be (with Ted Dintersmith) 4 Key Takeaways From "What School Could Be" (Ted Dintersmith's book) The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 162 What Do We...
2019-04-30
1h 14
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Using Purpose And Fiction To Teach History More Effectively
Drew Perkins talks with Kevin Vanzant, history instructor at Tennessee State University, about how he's adjusted his teaching to better engage his introductory history class students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Kevin Vanzant @ Tennessee State University Quillette: A Professor Speaks Out: How 'New Left' Orthodoxy Is Failing a New Generation of History Students The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 115 Let's Talk About What School Could Be (with Ted Dintersmith) 4 Key Takeaways From "What School Could Be" (Ted Dintersmith's book) The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 162 What Do We...
2019-04-30
1h 14
Transforming Relationship with Emotional Savvy
How to Help Schools Be Safer for Kids in Tough Situations GUEST: Aaron L. Smith
TOO MUCH BULLYING! TOO MANY TEEN SUICIDES! This needs to stop, and we need to do whatever we can to stop bullying now, and intervene with bullying victims immediately. Did you ever imagine that the internet would be so full of stories of bullying? And, then, did you think that the next thing would be too many teen suicides? Yes, it's a natural progression, but what a nasty one!And, hey, parents! Are you teaching your children not to bully others?Are you validating your child's self-worth at home...
2019-03-28
00 min
Teachers Talking Teaching
TTT Episode 89: Stop Bagging Out Tech and Stop Hassling the Quiet Kids
This week Pete (@mr_van_w) delves into why we should take no notice of the demonisation of technology in the media and the flawed/misreported Science that leads to it. John (@jfcatto) considers the introverts in the class and how we should stop hassling them to fit our "participation" expectations and think of more flexible measures of "engagement". References Flipped 3.0 Problem Based Learning - Dan Jones (@ideasforteacher) https://flippedtrainer.weebly.com/ The Kids (Who Use Tech) Seem to Be Alright - Lydia Denw...
2019-03-14
50 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
How Do We Teach Kids To Talk About Taboo Topics?
Drew Perkins talks with elementary teacher Liz Kleinrock about her TED Talk and work to help teachers and students talk about difficult topics. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: teachandtransform.org Liz on Instagram TED Talk: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics Teaching Tolerance web site The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking (Better Angels) Curio Learning @AshleyLambS @CurioLearning The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 66 Teaching Like A Rebel With KY Teacher Of The Year The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 106 Empowering Teachers To Accelerate Deeper Learning There are two kinds of identity...
2019-03-04
49 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
How Do We Teach Kids To Talk About Taboo Topics?
Drew Perkins talks with elementary teacher Liz Kleinrock about her TED Talk and work to help teachers and students talk about difficult topics. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: teachandtransform.org Liz on Instagram TED Talk: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics Teaching Tolerance web site The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking (Better Angels) Curio Learning @AshleyLambS @CurioLearning The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 66 Teaching Like A Rebel With KY Teacher Of The Year The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 106 Empowering Teachers To Accelerate Deeper Learning There are two kinds of identity...
2019-03-04
49 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
How Can We Make Screen Time Work For Kids?
Drew Perkins talks with Sara DeWitt, Vice-President of PBS Kids Digital, about how to navigate the positives and negatives of screen time for kids. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: TED Talk: 3 fears about screen time for kids - and why they're not true pbslearningmedia.org grownups.pbskids.org @saradewitt Research: How Daniel Tiger Helps Teach Social Skills to Preschoolers *Also published at TeachThought.com Listen and subscribe on: iTunes Stitcher Podbean PodcastLand YouTube Also available on Google Music for subscribers! Thank You For Listening! Thanks so...
2019-03-01
25 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
How Can We Make Screen Time Work For Kids?
Drew Perkins talks with Sara DeWitt, Vice-President of PBS Kids Digital, about how to navigate the positives and negatives of screen time for kids. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: TED Talk: 3 fears about screen time for kids - and why they're not true pbslearningmedia.org grownups.pbskids.org @saradewitt Research: How Daniel Tiger Helps Teach Social Skills to Preschoolers *Also published at TeachThought.com Listen and subscribe on: iTunes Stitcher Podbean PodcastLand YouTube Also available on Google Music for subscribers! Thank You For Listening! Thanks so...
2019-03-01
25 min
Old Dog New Tech
Feb. 25, 2019 ODNT Episode 43 Get discussions moving! (Part 2 of 3 in Fostering Discussion Skills)
In this episode I talk about the next things I did in fostering stronger discussion skills. Some students are intimidated by students that speak up so easily; so I held a discussion on more general questions that everyone could answer and gave them the opportunity to communicate online and in person. The questions worked well for me and maybe they will for you too!! The questions focus on getting groups "in-sync" and I found them in a book and on Twitter. Just did some research and got a lot of ideas, I listed some...
2019-02-26
34 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Does Competition And School Choice Improve Education?
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 155 Does Competition And School Choice Meaningfully Improve Education? Drew Perkins talks with Corey DeAngelis of the Cato Institute about the ability of school choice and competition to improve our education system. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @DeAngelisCorey @CatoInstitute Cato Institute Jay Greene Patrick Wolf Peter Greene
2019-02-20
1h 05
T is For Training
T is For Training 243 - You Suck, But It's Ok
We started with the 24-44 What did you learn in school today post https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/25-alternatives-whatd-learn-school-today and came to the conclusion that the questions help make for better facilitators and learners.
2019-02-15
00 min
Fascinated with Lea Skapetze
#20 What will our children learn in the future?
The future of education might seem utterly unpredictable. Though, there are some assumptions seeming logic to one reflecting about what will be taught in the school of tomorrow. We all agree on one thing: there must be pointed out a lot more clearly WHY we learn the things we learn at school. This could be made possible with so called content areas... Source: https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/what-students-will-learn-in-the-future/
2019-02-11
13 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Reading Lessons Learned From A Child Left Behind
Drew Perkins talks with author and reading specialist Lois Letchford about her story and ongoing work teaching of reading based on lessons learned from helping her son overcome massive reading issues. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: loisletchford.com Reversed: A Memoir @LetchfordLois Lois on Facebook Susan Neuman Youtube - Lois Letchford's "Reversed": A Story of Overcoming The Odds The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 11: Redefining Intelligence To Unlock The Possibility In Our Students
2019-02-08
59 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Chasing The Next Better, Reflections From #MyRoomMessage
Drew Perkins talks with teacher and author of #MyRoomMessage Monte Syrie about his reflections on teaching, classroom culture, and teacher preparation. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Monte's web site: letschangeeducation.com Kelly Gallagher The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 146 Does Education Have a Twitter Problem?
2019-02-02
1h 09
T is For Training
T is For Training 242 - Informed Flying By the Seat of Your Pants
https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/20-ways-to-provide-effective-feedback-for-learning/ We talked based upon this article about which of these twenty ways we could/do use in our training experiences. We also did some acknowledgement of how bad we all were 10 plus years ago to our present selves. Jenica Rogers ( a longtime friend of the show) says it so ellegantly in her blog post Define A Natural http://www.attemptingelegance.com/?p=4784
2019-02-01
00 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Is Constructivist Education Addressing Inequality
Drew Perkins talks with author Natalie Wexler about her work, specifically her recent Forbes article asserting constructivist education is not closing educational gaps that are rooted in socioeconomic differences. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: nataliewexler.com @natwexler Forbes: To Attack Inequality, We Need A Different Kind Of Education Forbes: Why Homework Doesn't Seem To Boost Learning--And How It Could The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 147 Unpacking PBL Through A Student's Passion The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 146 Does Education Have a Twitter Problem? Straw Project PBL Exemplar The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 138 Is Knowledge Being Overlooked For Inquiry In Progressive Ed...
2019-01-23
1h 05
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Is Constructivist Education Addressing Inequality
Drew Perkins talks with author Natalie Wexler about her work, specifically her recent Forbes article asserting constructivist education is not closing educational gaps that are rooted in socioeconomic differences. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: nataliewexler.com @natwexler Forbes: To Attack Inequality, We Need A Different Kind Of Education Forbes: Why Homework Doesn't Seem To Boost Learning--And How It Could The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 147 Unpacking PBL Through A Student's Passion The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 146 Does Education Have a Twitter Problem? Straw Project PBL Exemplar The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 138 Is Knowledge Being Overlooked For Inquiry In Progressive Ed...
2019-01-23
1h 05
Old Dog New Tech
Oct. 29, 2018 ODNT Ep. 21 Unscripted--Things I left out or forgot to mention earlier
In this episode, I jump around to different topics and go deeper into a few subjects from past episodes. I like to try and keep episode to less than 30 minutes, usually 20. So, that means somethin' s gotta give...this episode is a compilation of some things I left out, but are worth a listen. The links below are to the sources, articles, and websites I use in this episode. Periodic table of visualizations and types of charts http://www.visual-literacy.org/periodic_table/periodic_table.html# Marketing statistics focused on the use of images and videos https://blog.hubspot.com...
2018-10-29
30 min
Old Dog New Tech
Oct. 21, 2018 Episode 18 Why and How I use Video to assess?
Since the dawn of online video, I have been utilizing video to assess individuals and groups. I have used video as a springboard for discussion or to engage students in the goals of a rehearsal or performance. I wouldn’t say I used it all of the time but I have begun using it much more in the past few years. This podcast is about why I chose this media and how I am using it. More LMS’s are working on making video easier to use and the applications are listening to the comments and concerns of their users. I ho...
2018-10-22
19 min
New Teacher Talk with Pablo and Wes
Grades
In this episode we talk about grades and how they make a difference, good or bad, in students and how we as teachers have a great responsibility and opportunity to make a difference. 12 Alternatives To grades In Education https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy... Please visit our website: http://pabloandwes.com We can talk New Teacher Talk here too: https://twitter.com/PabloAndWes http://instagram.com/pabloandwes Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/new-teacher-talk-with-pablo-and-wes/support
2018-05-30
29 min
Brave Writer
40. (S3E11) How TeachThought is Innovating Education & Empowering Students | with Terry Heick
Terry Heick is the Founder and Director of TeachThought, one of the world’s leading progressive learning brands, and their philosophy of education pairs beautifully with the Brave Writer lifestyle.In this episode, we discuss the education trends in our digital world and how we can best apply those insights to the home environment.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonLearn more at TeachThought.comListen: The TeachThought PodcastConnect: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest
2017-11-27
1h 06
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Translating Courses from Face-to-Face to Online
TeachThought Podcast Ep. 92: Translating Courses from Face-to-Face to Online by: TeachThought Staff For episode 92 of the TeachThought podcast, Dr. Stacy Greathouse and Dr. Sheryl Hathaway explain a six-step process to translate courses from F2F to online formats. Using the example of an introduction activity from a Business Marketing course, the conversation follows translation across delivery modes. They also explain how the activity translated across two different Learning Management Systems. Stacy is an Instructional Designer and adjunct for Texas Woman's University and former Instructional Assistant Professor at Illinois State University. Sheryl is the A...
2017-11-04
25 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Translating Courses from Face-to-Face to Online
TeachThought Podcast Ep. 92: Translating Courses from Face-to-Face to Online by: TeachThought Staff For episode 92 of the TeachThought podcast, Dr. Stacy Greathouse and Dr. Sheryl Hathaway explain a six-step process to translate courses from F2F to online formats. Using the example of an introduction activity from a Business Marketing course, the conversation follows translation across delivery modes. They also explain how the activity translated across two different Learning Management Systems. Stacy is an Instructional Designer and adjunct for Texas Woman's University and former Instructional Assistant Professor at Illinois State University. Sheryl is the A...
2017-11-04
25 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation Series: Part 7
by TeachThought Staff Episode 91 of the TeachThought Podcast is the seventh episode in a 12-part series on reinventing learning for the always-on generation. The series is based on the award-winning book, Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation: Strategies And Apps That Work. In this series, Ryan Schaaf takes a look at what a modern learner 'is' and how teachers can adapt to and serve them. Ryan is Assistant Professor of Technology, Notre Dame of Maryland University and Graduate Faculty at Johns Hopkins University. He is also a Director at InfoSavvy21. The next installment in t...
2017-10-30
12 min
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation Series: Part 7
by TeachThought Staff Episode 91 of the TeachThought Podcast is the seventh episode in a 12-part series on reinventing learning for the always-on generation. The series is based on the award-winning book, Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation: Strategies And Apps That Work. In this series, Ryan Schaaf takes a look at what a modern learner 'is' and how teachers can adapt to and serve them. Ryan is Assistant Professor of Technology, Notre Dame of Maryland University and Graduate Faculty at Johns Hopkins University. He is also a Director at InfoSavvy21. The next installment in t...
2017-10-30
12 min
Hack Learning
95: Damn right, your students should like you - Hack Learning Uncut
@markbarnes19 is Uncut again, and swearing, literally, that students need to like their teachers in order to learn from them. Mark references a blog post at Teachthought.com that covers students liking their teachers. Most students, Mark says, won't learn from you, if they don't like and trust you and believe you like them back. Find out why students must like you as a teacher and learn Mark's keys to making this happen this school year.Subscribe to the show at http://hacklearningpodcast.comLearn to engage all learners with the new Hacking Engagement...
2017-08-01
09 min
IDRA Classnotes
Taking Project Based Learning Schoolwide – Podcast Episode 171
Classnotes Podcast (April 13, 2017) Project based learning is not new. But more and more schools are seeing its benefits in changing the culture of instruction, increasing test scores and increasing student engagement. IDRA’s Chief IT Strategist, Mark Barnett talks in this episode about the conditions that need to be in place for project based learning to have these results. The key is for a strong leader to facilitate schoolwide implementation across content areas while giving teachers the support they need to apply PBL to the standards they are focused on. Mark is interviewed by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.E...
2017-04-13
13 min
TOSAs Talking Tech's Podcast
TTT can Too!
TTTP039- K-2 Can Too! With Ann Kozma! National robotics week - https://www.nationalroboticsweek.org/ The One Thing- http://amzn.to/2nyni4z topic of #connectedtl and #cuechat on April 18th 7pm PST Noise level app- www.bouncyballs.org Nomorobo- Robo Call blocker. www.nomorobo.com stop annoying cell phone and home sales calls. Teachthought.com Article on Using the SAMR model as framework for Education 3.0 www.teachthought.com K-2 Can Too! Conference- https://sites.google.com/site/k2cantooevent/home @annkozma723 Thanks Ann for C...
2017-04-10
31 min
Robert Martinez's Podcast
Redefinition
Examples of redefinition as in the SAMR Modle as suggested by TeachThought here http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/using-samr-model-frame-teach-apps/
2016-09-03
01 min
Robert Martinez's Podcast
Modification
Examples of how to implement Modification in the SAMR Model as suggested by TeachThought here http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/using-samr-model-frame-teach-apps/
2016-09-03
01 min
Robert Martinez's Podcast
Augmentation
Some examples of how to implement Augmentation in the SAMR Model as suggested by TeachThought here http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/using-samr-model-frame-teach-apps/
2016-09-03
01 min
Robert Martinez's Podcast
Substitution
Examples of 'Substitution' in the SAMR Model as suggested by TeachThought here http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/using-samr-model-frame-teach-apps/.
2016-09-03
00 min
Wicked Housewives On Cape Cod Radio NT
The Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos Show-Your G Spot-Guidance w/ Terry Heick
TeachThought, LLC is a progressive learning brand dedicated to supporting educators in evolving learning for a 21st century audience. This starts with thought leadership and practical solutions for K-20 teachers via the TeachThought blog and extends to learning models, curricula, technology, apps, and other learning tools to experiment with a combination of data-driven and research-supported thinking. TeachThought is primarily interested in exploring new learning models, including the role of play in learning. Terry Heick, Director of TeachThought, is a former English teacher turned education dreamer who is interested in how learning is changing in a digital and connected world. This includ...
2015-03-18
00 min
Todays Learning Workplace » Podcast show notes
TLW 145: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in the Workplace
Topic:Â Brain Engage-Stimulate critical thinking and problem solving in the workplace What critical thinking is and why it is important in the workplace The Socratic Method: Leveraging Questions to Increase Performance The Six Types of Socratic Questions Planning for Critical Thinking: A 5-Step Model (TeachThought) Critical Thinking Correlation Studies   Articles for this Week: 8 Overlooked […]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/todayslearningworkplace/~4/18J3WNKcvX4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2014-02-20
52 min
Todays Learning Workplace » Podcast show notes
TLW 141: Are we flipping over the flipped classroom?
      Guest Host: Vince Nix Topic: Flip It! In flipped classrooms, a method for mastery What is the flipped classroom? Flipping corporate learning Flipped Classroom Fact and Figures (LearnDash)   Articles for this Week: A list of 75 MOOCs for Teachers and Students (Teachthought blog) — some are K-12 focused, but several are […]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/todayslearningworkplace/~4/40g8xWnh7K8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2013-11-27
52 min
Ed Got Game
The Amazing Scope of What Students Can Learn Through Games
Our guest opens our eyes to the diverse sorts of things that can be achieved through game-based learning. Follow:@betamiller @teachthought @bamradionetwork Clay Ewing is Assistant Professor of Interactive Media/Games at the University of Miami. His research focuses on serious games, implementing game mechanics into real world applications, and social justice. As a game designer, Professor Ewing’s games have tackled issues such as vector borne diseases, the cost of health care, social safety nets and labor practices.
2013-11-15
00 min
Todays Learning Workplace » Podcast show notes
TLW136: Making Training More Effective
        Guest Host: Kathryn Tripp Topic:Â Making Training More Effective Why Training Fails (ASTD Workforce Development blog)   Articles for this Week: 12 Principles of Collaboration in Learning (TeachThought) Survey: US Workers Largely Satisfied with Work-Life Balance (Talent Management blog) Do You Have a Learning Management Strategy? (Chief Learning Officer) 10 Tips for […]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/todayslearningworkplace/~4/1c82wnkrJBQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2013-10-25
52 min
Ed Got Game
How Game-Based Learning Promotes Immersion, Interaction and Engagement
Our guest was passionate about game-based learning before he knew it existed. Now he's immersed in teaching with games. Follow:@betamiller @teachthought @bamradionetwork AJ Webster brings more than a decade of classroom experience to GameDesk’s PlayMaker School. He specializes in game learning, a passion that began stirring in him at 7 when he designed a Monopoly-Chess hybrid. AJ’s transformative methods include puzzle-based projects, historical simulations, and technology-assisted scavenger hunts. Outside the classroom, AJ is active in the Puzzle Hunt community. A veteran of the Shinteki puzzle competition and the Bay Area Game, AJ helps develop challenges for the annual DASH...
2013-08-18
00 min
Ed Got Game
Quest-Based Learning: What Is It? How Does It Relate to GBL?
Quest-based learning is not quite the same as game-based learning, but includes choice, challenge and other fundamentals of a good educational game. Learn more... Follow:@betamiller @teachthought @bamradionetwork Chris Haskell is serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Technology at Boise State University; he is actively piloting and developing ground breaking alternative approaches to delivering and tracking learning. With co-inventor Dr. Lisa Dawley, Chris created 3D GameLab, a game-based/quest-based learning management system.
2013-07-18
00 min
Ed Got Game
Can Video Games Really Meet Serious Learning Objectives?
All games used in the classroom are not created equal. Some can meet serious learning objectives, some can't. In this segment we talk about what makes a great and effective instructional game. Follow:@betamiller @teachthought @bamradionetwork Dan Norton is a founding partner and Creative Director at Filament Games. He specializes in crafting educational game design documents and storyboards that originate from learning objectives. His games have won multiple awards, including the National STEM Video Game Challenge Developer Prize and the 2010 CODiE for Best Educational Game or Simulation. His work has also garnered recognition and/or awards from organizations as diverse...
2013-06-10
00 min