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We all create digital artifacts for others to discover but do students have a right to have their digital childhood forgotten? Students and adults are learning to navigate this new “nearly now society.” Digital citizenship requires a balanced mindset between electronic and face-to-face interactions. Alec Couros gives guidance and tips for connecting and creating an online identity and developing digital citizenship.

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“A simple mistake schools can avoid when they want to shift the norms of student behavior, bullying, and mistreatment.”

About today’s guest

Alec Couros is an associate professor of educational technology and media at the Faculty of Education, University of Regina, in Saskatchewan, Canada helping others take advantage of the incredible opportunities in our connected world through the integration of educational technology. Alec is a passionate researcher, speaker, and trainer providing the knowledge necessary to take advantage of and thrive in our new digital reality.

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Alec Couros’ blog: http://couros.ca

Twitter: @courosa

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How can educators & parents escape the culture of over-testing & overscheduling to create movements for meaningful teaching & learning? Learning is a process and right now many schools are too focused on the product. Award winning filmmaker & best selling author, Vicki Abeles shares research and strategies from courageous schools breaking free from that obsessive culture and making powerful changes.

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“We are having a speaker come in for a student assembly to talk about bullying what would you suggest to help it go well?” - Leslie, Nova Scotia, Canada

About today’s guest

Vicki Abeles is an ex-Wall Street lawyer turned filmmaker, education advocate, and New York Times best selling author. She is also the founder of a non-profit, grassroots organization that guides communities as they redefine student success and promote the health, learning and wellness of the whole child. She lives in the San Francisco area with her family.

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Website: www.Beyondmeasurefilm.com

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Tips for finishing homework are common but few ask if we should even be assigning it in the first place. Kids are not vending machines to put homework in and get learning out. Renowned author and educator Alfie Kohn offers research and advice to escape the drill & skill approach. Reducing or eliminating homework can support education while creating less stress and more joy in learning for everyone.

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Some of the worst advice anyone can receive…How the CYA (Cover you're a**) strategy inhibits leadership, education and innovation while inhibiting any inspiring vision for schools or students.

About today’s guest

Researcher and educator Alfie Kohn is the author of 14 books [see below]. He has been described by Time magazine as “perhaps the country’s most outspoken critic of education’s fixation on grades [and] test scores.” Kohn lives (actually) in the Boston area and (virtually) at www.alfiekohn.org.

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Website: www.alfiekohn.org

Twitter: @alfiekohn

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Do you create a thinking rich environment in your school, classroom or at home? Wall spaces are often overlooked but they can become a dynamic part of the learning if we know how to use them. In part 2 of this special two part interview, Eoin Lenihan explains practical & powerful things you can do to your classroom, home or other physical spaces. Doing so will improve student success while create an energizing teaching and learning environment.

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I walked into the bathroom at my daughter's school yesterday. I have to tell you I was shocked. It was dark, depressing, and actually scary. What advice can you offer? From Indie, Michigan

About today's guest

Eoin Lenihan is a dynamic lecturer of Pedagogy at the University of Augsburg, Germany. He previously taught at the Bavarian International School and the International School of Augsburg where he became a practitioner and advocate of Inquiry-Based Learning. His research and teaching focuses on Internationally-Minded Education, German school reform and Evidence-Based Teaching.

Guest Links:

YouTube Channel with Eoin Lenihan:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtk-aO3cDfz16t4wtmhVdA

Publications, blog, & more resources: www.eoinlenihan.com

Twitter: @EoinLenihan

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What would your ideal school look, feel, and sound like? Imagine how staff, administration and students would grow and interact. No Child Left Behind is no more. What takes its place and how should we prepare? Schools and policy makers can embrace this chance to shift away from a narrow definition of accountability. Host John Linney breaks from the usual show format to discuss this opportunity to focus on the whole school and the whole student to bring more joy into education.

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We take a break from our usual show format to discuss the latest changes in education policy in the United States and discuss what could be next.

About today’s guest

Join host John Linney in a special edition of Edspiration for the Winter break. Education policy shifts made the news this week in the US and educators are wondering what’s next. Host John Linney has worked in over 400 schools and districts around the world to improve staff/student engagement and school climates.

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Twitter: @schoolclimates

Email: [email protected]

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Schools do not have enough resources to overcome all the barriers to learning students bring into classrooms. Alleviate unnecessary stress on teachers and school leaders by inviting community resources into the education setting with a community schools approach. In this special edition, get ideas from host John Linney to help students be ready to learn and help parents support learning by opening up to the resources surrounding your school.

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In this special winter break show we take a macro view to help schools and school systems explore the all the resources available to help schools support teachers and students.

About today’s guest

Join host John Linney as he shares strategies learned by helping schools tap into community resources to support learning. Host John Linney has worked in over 400 schools and districts around the world to improve staff/student engagement and school climates.

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You have to have a short memory when working with disengaged young people but you can get them motivated. Divorce, violence, negative peer influence, alcoholism, and difficult home environments can all be at the root of student apathy. Guest Mike Hicks lights a path for helping students escape their apathy and negative stories to write a new future.

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“How can help young people so they can effectively cope with their anger and negative emotions.”

About today’s guest

Mike Hicks is a veteran educator who developed a unique approach to helping students who are disengaged in school. He is author of Roots of Apathy and Straight from the Heart, both helpful resources for teachers, parents and youth workers trying to understand the hidden world where struggling students think, feel and live.

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You don’t have to wait for a general professional development session or any school leader to give you what you need. You can be your own agent of change. There’s a learning revolution happening now with Personalized Professional Learning (PPL). Guest Brett Salakas powerfully advocates for this shift and discusses how you can get what you need to benefit you and your students.

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“I heard your show on PYD a couple weeks ago. You talked about the power of looking for strengths in youth. How can this translate to working with staff strengths?” Liam, London

About today’s guest

Brett Salakas is the founder of #aussieED and a moderator of multiple twitter chats. He is a Google Certified Innovator who, over the past 18 years, has taught in South East Asia and Australia in both public and independent schools. Brett is passionately committed to turning educational theory into real classroom practice through connection, collaboration, and inspiration.

Guest Links:

#aussieED website - aussieED.com

Twitter: @MRsalakas

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Students cannot calm their bodies until they learn to calm their brains. The power of mindfulness is being accessed by educators and parents to prime students for learning and to help young people manage their own behavior. Author Joree Rosenblatt explains how the growing practice of mindfulness helps adults and students reduce stress and experience deeper levels of gratitude and happiness.

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“Taking the word “but” out of conversations meant to acknowledge others.”

About today’s guest

Joree Rosenblatt has a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and founder of Mindfulness – Tools for Living. She provides in person and online workshops in mindfulness to schools & corporations. Joree is a published author on the subject of mindfulness and was featured in the latest edition of “Be You” magazine.

Guest Links:

www.joreerose.com – Joree’s website. Published books and the free Take a Mindful Minute booklet. You can also find a suggested reading list of author’s mentioned and links to Rick Hanson & Dr. Dan Siegel.

www.mindfulschools.org – Organization that trains people on how to teach mindfulness in schools

www.mindful.org – The website for the bimonthly Mindful magazine that features great articles and tips, including current research on mindfulness

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Do you view students as contributors or consumers? It isn’t any individual’s or organization’s job to develop contributing, caring and healthy young citizens. If it’s true that all kids are our kids then everyone has a role to play. Educators may not realize all the great things they are already doing to build students’ strengths. At the same time, we can all be more intentional using a strength-based approach and tapping into the power of gratitude. Doing so will re-invigorate your teaching and improve your ability to teach and reach young people.

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The Inbox segment returns next week. If you have a question or topic you’d like to see addressed in a future segment please send it to [email protected].

About today’s guest

We take a break in our traditional show format this week to discuss a strength-based focus on youth and education. Host John Linney shares his experience from a recent trip to work with over 300 staff members that will remind you of the importance of focusing on gratitude and appreciation for people, experiences and the opportunities around us.

Recommended Resource(s):

- Free “Action for Youth” Manual for developing strength based partnerships focused on positive youth development. http://impact-associates.org/publications

- Positive Youth Development Frameworks: http://youth.gov/youth-topics/positive-youth-development

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