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On Episode 28 of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) talk to Dan Tricarico (@thezenteacher) - Author of The Zen Teacher -  Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom.  The hosts ask Dan about the importance of self care in the education profession and discuss why many teachers don't take time for self care.

More from The Zen Teacher:

--  thezenteacher.com 

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-- denissheeran.com/

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-- blendedlearningnetwork.org/

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On Episode 27 of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) talk to Paul Toner (@PFToner) - Senior Director for National Policy & Partnerships @TeachPlusMA and @TeachPlusRI and Past President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association.  The hosts ask Paul about his experience leading a large teachers union as well as his current education advocacy through TeachPlus throughout New England.

TeachPlus:

-- teachplus.org/

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-- denissheeran.com/

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-- blendedlearningnetwork.org/

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On Episode 26 of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) are LIVE from the Blended and Personalized Learning Conference in Providence, RI!  The hosts met in person for the first time and interviewed educators, innovators, and change agents throughout the symposium.  Episode 3 in our 3 part series focuses on tools and techniques for personalization.

The hosts begin by interviewing educator and creator of GiveThxApp - Mike Fauteux (@givethxapp) about creating safe spaces for kids to express gratitude.  Next, Jennifer Saarinen (@snej80), Inquiring Minds Teacher and Student Voice Ambassador, talks about the need for explicit social/emotional learning in today's schools.   Then the hosts interview Jason Appel (@jason_appel) about transforming learning in the math classroom through playlists.  And finally, Jennifer Graham (@grahamjennifer2) stops by to talk about her work with the Highlander Institute and the need for educator training in this new world of personalization.

More from BPLC19:

-- blendedlearningconference.com/ 

Highlander Institute:

-- highlanderinstitute.org/ 

GiveThx App

-- givethx.org/

More from Jason Appel

--   jasonkappel.com 

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-- denissheeran.com/

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-- blendedlearningnetwork.org/

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On Episode 25 of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) are LIVE from the Blended and Personalized Learning Conference in Providence, RI!  The hosts met in person for the first time and interviewed educators, innovators, and change agents throughout the symposium.  Episode 2 in our 3 part series focuses on reaching all students regardless of the circumstances.

The hosts begin by interviewing author of "Pathways to Personalization - a framework for school change" and Chief Education Officer for the Highlander Institute - Shawn Rubin (@ShawnCRubin).  Next, Jonathan Santos Silva (@j_santossilva), Bridge Fellow with TNTP, talks about overcoming traditional gatekeeping in education and educating for equaity.  Then, Matthew X Joseph (@MatthewXJoseph), leader, educator, speaker, and author of “Power of Us” discusses creating active learning experiences to engage all learners.

Check us out next week for Part 3 of 3 where we share resources and techniques for creating equitable learning spaces.

More from BPLC19:

-- blendedlearningconference.com/ 

Highlander Institute:

-- highlanderinstitute.org/ 

Pathways to Personalization:

-- hepg.org/hep-home/books/pathways-to-personalization 

Jonathan Santos Silva

-- tntp.org/blog

Matthew X. Joseph

-- http://techinnovation.live 

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-- denissheeran.com/

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-- blendedlearningnetwork.org/

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On Episode 24 of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) are LIVE from the Blended and Personalized Learning Conference in Providence, RI!  The hosts met in person for the first time and interviewed educators, innovators, and change agents throughout the symposium.  Episode 1 in our 3 part series focuses on the question - "Why Personalized Learning?"  

The hosts begin by interviewing author of "Pathways to Personalization - a framework for school change" and Director of Research and Development for the Highlander Institute - Cathy Sanford (@csanford42).  Next, Simona Simpson-Thomas (@simonamelanie1), Director of Multiple Pathways and conference keynote speaker, talks about how to reverse traditional labels we place on children in schools.  Then, Paul Emerich France (@paul_emerich), NBCT Teacher at the Latin School in Chicago and Author of "Reclaiming Personalized Learning," reminds us that personalization goes way beyond just using technology in the classroom.

Check us out next week for Part 2 of 3 where we delve further into equity and personalized learning.

More from BPLC19:

--blendedlearningconference.com/ 

Highlander Institute:

 -- highlanderinstitute.org/ 

Pathways to Personalization:

-- hepg.org/hep-home/books/pathways-to-personalization 

Paul Emerich France

 -- paulemerich.com/ 

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On Episode 23 of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview Stephen Hurley (@stephen_hurley) - educator, podcaster, and Chief Catalyst at VoicEd Radio.  The hosts discuss how the conversations in education are changing, and how to foster discourse between educators to further our learning.

Stephen Hurley:

--  VoicEd.ca

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On Episode 21 of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview Jon Harper (@Jonharper70bd) - principal, podcaster, and Author of "My Bad: 24 Educators Who Messed Up Fessed Up and Grew".  The hosts discuss how being honest and open about our mistakes and struggles can bring educators together, how to create a culture of forgiveness as a school leader, and the realities of being a male elementary educator.

Jon Harper:

-- My Bad on Amazon

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On the 20th episode of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Denis Sheeran (@mathDenisNJ) and Raymond Steinmetz (@blended_math) discuss a #MakeItReal mini moment about a recent scientific study about blowing up an asteroid with an atomic bomb to save humanity.  How would you use this in your classroom?  Follow the conversation and learn from others on Twitter.

Vox Article referenced in the episode:

-- vox.com/science-and-health/2019/3/7/18251559/asteroid-blow-up-how-to

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 Welcome to the 2nd Season of the Instant Relevance Podcast! Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview principal, podcaster, and Author of Reclaiming your Calling - Dr. Brad Gustafson - about creating a positive culture in schools and advocating for the teaching profession.

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