Leader of Learning

November 2020

In this episode of the “Devil’s EDvocate” series, co-hosts Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) and Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) tackle the topic of teacher evaluations. During the episode, we discussed whether or not evaluations are effective, which models work best, which are the worst, and we back it all up with relevant and timely research and data.

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Episode 87

In episode 87, I interview Alexs Pate (@AlexsPate), author and President and CEO of Innocent Technologies and creator of the Innocent Classroom. During the episode, we discussed Alexs’s book, The Innocent Classroom, and the work he and his organization are doing to confront and eliminate the racial stereotypes that limit the realities of people of color. Full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode87.

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In episode 86, I interview Jake Miller (@JakeMillerTech), a science teacher, technology integration specialist, and host of the Educational Duct Tape Podcast. During the episode, we discussed best practices for instruction in hybrid and virtual environments, how teachers can best connect and build relationships with remote students, and Jake’s “4 MVPs” of current instructional technology tools.

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Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

October 2020

In this episode of the "Devil's EDvocate" series, co-hosts Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) and Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) tackle the topic of assessment and grading. During the episode, we discussed “toxic” grading practices vs. effective grading practices, evaluative vs. descriptive feedback, and formative vs. summative assessment, and we back it all up with relevant and timely research and data.

For full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/devilsedvocate.

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Dan’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/dr_kreiness
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Rachelle’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/rdene915
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The Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://edupodcastnetwork.com

Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

In episode 85, I interview Dr. Stephanie Hinshaw (@stephaniekay22), the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at American College of Education and toxic leadership researcher. During the episode, we discussed what toxic leadership is and what it is not, how to spot toxic leadership and how to avoid it as both a leader and a follower, and the effects toxic leadership can have on people.

This episode is sponsored by Midwest Teachers Institute. MTI offers the most affordable state-accredited graduate courses on the market for salary enhancement, state certification, and continued education. Visit https://www.midwestteachersinstitute.org/leaderoflearning to save $30 off your first course.

For full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode85.

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Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

Episode 84

In episode 84, I interview Kurt Bascom (@kbasc118), a middle school social studies teacher and varsity football coach in the Bronx, New York. During the episode, we discussed the importance empathy plays in connecting with students, student engagement through storytelling, using technology, and maintaining a growth mindset when teaching over time despite the challenges.

This episode is sponsored by Midwest Teachers Institute. MTI offers the most affordable state-accredited graduate courses on the market for salary enhancement, state certification, and continued education. Visit https://www.midwestteachersinstitute.org/leaderoflearning to save $30 off your first course.

For full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode84.

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The Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://edupodcastnetwork.com

Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

September 2020

In this episode of the "Devil's EDvocate" series, co-hosts Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) and Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) tackle the topic of educational technology. During the episode, we discussed EdTech in the age of hybrid and distance learning, pros and cons, and instructional best practices, and we back it all up with relevant and timely research and data.

This episode is sponsored by Midwest Teachers Institute. MTI offers the most affordable state-accredited graduate courses on the market for salary enhancement, state certification, and continued education. Visit https://www.midwestteachersinstitute.org/leaderoflearning to save $30 off your first course.

For full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/devilsedvocate.

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Dan’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/dr_kreiness
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Rachelle’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/rdene915
Rachelle’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/rdene915

The Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://edupodcastnetwork.com

Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

In episode 83, I interview Craig Randall (@TrustbasedCraig), a former school counselor and administrator and author of the upcoming book, “Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth.” During the episode, we discussed the importance trust plays in admin/teacher relationships, how to change the way teacher observations are conducted, and how to help teachers adopt growth mindsets.

This episode is sponsored by Midwest Teachers Institute. MTI offers the most affordable state-accredited graduate courses on the market for salary enhancement, state certification, and continued education. Visit https://www.midwestteachersinstitute.org/leaderoflearning to save $30 off your first course.

For full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode83.

To watch video versions of this episode and many of the recent podcast interviews, SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE at https://leaderoflearning/youtube

Download a FREE copy of my eBook, “Transforming Education One Mindset at a Time” and subscribe to the Leader Of Learning newsletter by visiting https://leaderoflearning.com/news!

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Craig’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/TrustbasedCraig
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The Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://edupodcastnetwork.com

Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

In episode 82, I interview Kristina Holzweiss (@lieberrian), a high school librarian and educational technology enrichment specialist and co-author of “Hacking School Libraries: 10 Ways to Incorporate Library Media Centers into Your Learning Community.” During the episode, we discussed the important role librarians play in schools, remaining positive when returning to school, and valuable resources for educators, such as the “Epic Ebook of Web tools & Apps” and “A Digital Librarian's Survival Toolkit.”

This episode is sponsored by Midwest Teachers Institute. MTI offers the most affordable state-accredited graduate courses on the market for salary enhancement, state certification, and continued education. Visit https://www.midwestteachersinstitute.org/leaderoflearning to save $30 off your first course.

For full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode82.

To watch video versions of this episode and many of the recent podcast interviews, SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE at https://leaderoflearning/youtube

Download a FREE copy of my eBook, “Transforming Education One Mindset at a Time” and subscribe to the Leader Of Learning newsletter by visiting https://leaderoflearning.com/news!

For more information about how to support this podcast, visit https://leaderoflearning.com/support, or visit https://leaderoflearning.com/press-kit to consider becoming an official sponsor.

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The Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://edupodcastnetwork.com

Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

August 2020

In this episode of the "Devil's EDvocate" series, co-hosts Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) and Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) tackle the topic of reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the episode, we discussed stakeholder concerns, various models of what school may look like, what schools are doing well and what they aren’t, and we back it all up with relevant and timely research and data.

This episode is sponsored by Midwest Teachers Institute. MTI offers the most affordable state-accredited graduate courses on the market for salary enhancement, state certification, and continued education. Visit https://www.midwestteachersinstitute.org/leaderoflearning to save $30 off your first course.

For full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/devilsedvocate.

To watch video versions of this episode and many of the recent podcast interviews, SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE at https://leaderoflearning/youtube

For more information about how to support this podcast, visit https://leaderoflearning.com/support, or visit https://leaderoflearning.com/press-kit to consider becoming an official sponsor.

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To connect with the cohosts:

Dan’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/dr_kreiness
Dan’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/dr_kreiness
Rachelle’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/rdene915
Rachelle’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/rdene915

The Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://edupodcastnetwork.com

Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com