EduRoadTrip

On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Dave and Shelley Burgess at the House of Burgesses to talk about teaching like a PIRATE. We explore the concept of what a PIRATE means, and how we can use these ideas to engage students in our classroom. After the interview, we feature our Travel Agent and pull out another tool in What’s In Our Suitcase.

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Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino

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On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Dave and Shelley Burgess to talk about PIRATES in education. During our interview, we explore the concept and wisdom behind “Teach Like a Pirate” and how we can create engaging lessons in our classrooms.
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www.daveburgessconsulting.com
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Dave: @burgessdave
Shelley: @burgess_shelley
www.shelleyburgess.com
Hashtags: #tlap, #leadlap, #learnlap

Travel Agent
This week we feature Jo-Ann Fox, a San Diego County Teacher of Year, inspiring educator, co-founder of#CAedchat and #EdCampSD, and Google Certified Innovator. She created YourEdustory, weekly blogging prompts collaboratively created by anyone interested. If you are hesitant about blogging, this is a great way to get started.
Twitter: @AppEducationFox
Jo-Ann’s website: www.appeducation.com
YourEdustory: https://sites.google.com/site/shareyouredustory/weekly-topics

What’s in Our Suitcase?
This week, we feature #teach20s, a new slowchat on Twitter started by Justin and Mari. The focus is on the struggles of being a teacher in the twentysomething years, simultaneously learning how to be an adult while learning to be a teacher. Questions are posted on Sunday afternoons and run through the following Saturday.
Find #Teach20s on Twitter: #Teach20s

On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we meet Brad Lands at the Super Flag in Long Beach, CA to discuss “Finding your FLAG.” FLAG (Focus on Learning for the Academically Gifted) is a pull-out program Brad Lands participated in 3rd-8th grade. He tries to replicate this with his students by giving them time for meaningful education opportunities and hands-on experiences.

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Twitter: @EduRoadTrip

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Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com

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Greg Bagby: @gregbagby

Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher

Mari Venturino: @msventurino

Main Segment

On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we meet Brad Lands at the Super Flag in Long Beach, CA to discuss “Finding your FLAG.” FLAG (Focus on Learning for the Academically Gifted) is a pull-out program Brad Lands participated in 3rd-8th grade. He tries to replicate this with his students by giving them time for meaningful education opportunities and hands-on experiences.

Travel Agent

Eric Sheninger is a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education. He is also an award winning principal of the New Milford High School NASSP Digital Principal Winner

Twitter: @e_sheninger

What’s in Our Suitcase?

This episode we are featuring #FlyHighFri, a Twitter hashtag movement for sharing the positives in your classroom and school on Fridays.

FlyHighFri website and on Twitter

Happy New Year! On this Rest Stop of the EduRoadTrip we reflect on our past year as teachers/administrator and make resolutions for the year to come. We look forward to more exciting adventures with the EduRoadTrip in 2016. Cheers!

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Twitter: @EduRoadTrip

Email: [email protected]
Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com

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Greg Bagby: @gregbagby

Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher

Mari Venturino: @msventurino

Merry Christmas! On this festive Rest Stop of the EduRoadTrip we share what brings us joy in our classrooms and schools. Additionally, we each share our favorite Christmas tradition. From the three of us at on the EduRoadTrip, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas!

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Twitter: @EduRoadTrip

Email: [email protected]
Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com

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Greg Bagby: @gregbagby

Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher

Mari Venturino: @msventurino

In this episode of the EduRoadTrip, Matt Miller met us at the Wikipedia Headquarters, and shared with us his philosophy of ditching textbooks. He is the author of “Ditch That Textbook” and actively promotes a mindset of creating new and engaging lessons for all students. He explains how he uses technology to enhance his lessons. After the main content, you’ll hear about our Travel Agent, Karly Moura, and learn about Google Photos from our suitcase.

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Twitter: @EduRoadTrip

Email: [email protected]
Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com

Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher

Greg Bagby: @gregbagby

Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher

Mari Venturino: @msventurino

Main Segment

In this episode of the EduRoadTrip, Matt Miller met us at the Wikipedia Headquarters, and shared with us his philosophy of ditching textbooks. He is the author of “Ditch That Textbook” and actively promotes a mindset of creating new and engaging lessons for all students. He explains how he uses technology to enhance his lessons.

Matt Miller

Blog: www.ditchthattextbook.com

Twitter: @jmattmiller

Hashtag: #ditchbook

Email: [email protected]

Travel Agent

Our travel agent this week is Karly Moura. She is a teacher on special assignment at Sun Terrace School. She is a moderator at #ditchbook chat. She uses HyperDocs to innovate with the teachers in her district.  

Twitter: @karlymoura

What’s in Our Suitcase?

This week we pulled Google Photos out of our suitcase. Google Photos is an easy way to back up your photos to the cloud. It connects with your Google Account, making photo sharing, viewing, and using simple.