In this episode of the podcast, we will focus on process-based assessment and student study habits. The topic of grades will be discussed and how to use assessment as a mechanism to support learning versus grades. Elizabeth provides us with concrete examples of how to not use grades in a writing class as well as how this can transform the student experience to take more risks and have more authentic learning experiences. We will also have a brief conversation about why Elizabeth formulated these ideas into a book called "Hacking Student Study Habits."

Guest Bio:

Elizabeth Jorgensen is a high school writing teacher from Wisconsin. She focuses on process-based assessment that provides students with feedback throughout their time with her in their class. An advocate and practitioner of a gradeless class, she prides herself on giving students opportunities for authentic learning experiences. For more information about Elizabeth and her work, check out www.lizjorgensen.weebly.com. 

Guest Social Media

Twitter - @LyzaJo

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As we begin the school year, all educators within all contexts work with students who have experienced trauma as well as experience trauma within classrooms and schools. In this episode, Joshua Stamper joins the podcast to discuss Trauma-Informed Practices. The goal is to illustrate a number of strategies for how educators can navigate trauma within classrooms and schools to support their students and themselves.

Guest Bio: 

Joshua Stamper initially used his artistic talent, creativity and original ideas as a professional graphic designer. He then transitioned to inspiring students to utilize their imagination and creative expression in public education. Being unsuccessful as a student growing up, Joshua never expected to be back in the classroom as a teacher, athletic coach or administrator. His struggles as a student spawned a passion to change the education model, push the boundaries of traditional learning, and explore new innovative ideas. Joshua has been a middle school Assistant Principal in North Texas for the past eight years, where he's served at four campuses in two school districts.

Guest Social Media

Twitter & Instagram - Joshua_Stamper

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In episode 53, Erin Kiger will discuss with Dr. Rhoads how storytelling and collaboration can help us navigate challenges and celebrations as well as #jugglethestruggleedu. This conversation is geared towards supporting educators as we begin the upcoming school year as we want to provide a toolkit of how we can juggle the year's challenges and be sustainable in our practice.

Guest Bio

Erin Kiger has worked in education for 17 years. I began working as a classroom teacher in 2004 and have taught K, 1st, 4th, 5th, and technology. After earning my MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Technology Integration, I left the classroom to support teachers with technology integration. Since 2012, I have been working with teachers as both a technology and an instructional coach. I have also been responsible for data collection and testing coordination.

Guest Social Media

Twitter and Instagram: @EBGTech

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In this episode, teacher and consultant Bonnie Nieves will discuss with Dr. Rhoads strategies to build relationships and community within our classrooms and schools. As this episode airs as we begin the 22-23 school year, the strategies outlined will help teachers and school leaders set up the routines needed to begin building relationships with students. Building relationships and community are important factors related to student learning, which should be established and reinforced continually throughout the school year. Our goal is to address this and support educators in implementing them as they begin their school year.

Guest Bio

Bonnie Nieves is a high school Biology teacher with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Leadership and a member of the MassCUE board of directors. She is passionate about creating immersive, authentic experiences that fuel curiosity and creating student-centered, culturally responsive learning spaces that promote equity and inclusion. Bonnie is also a member of the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science (TIES), and National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). She encourages you to connect with her on Twitter @biologygoddess, Instagram @beawesomeonpurpose, and LinkedIn.

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In this episode, teacher and technology coach Renee Dawson discusses the Technology Integration Matrix as well as how she utilizes it to coach teachers on integrating technology and pedagogy to amplify student learning. We outline what the TIM is and how we can integrate it into our coaching to build capacity in using instructional strategies with technology. Many practical applications are outlined to assess teacher progress and implementing the matrix within coaching cycles. Also, various resources are discussed to help coaches, schools, and districts implement the matrix. 

Guest Bio

Renee Dawson is an Educational Technology Specialist, Verizon Innovative Learning Coach, and Verizon Innovation Lab Mentor from Atlanta, Georgia working at the middle school level. Before moving into her current role, she spent 14 years in Special Education, working with students from Pre-K to Adult Transition in self-contained physical disabilities, co-teaching, resource, and Reintegration for Juvenile Delinquents

Supplemental Documents/Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

TIM Practice Videos: https://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/professional-learning/practice-videos/

TIM Evaluation Tool Info: https://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/evaluation-tools/

Coaching Playbook: Canva Template: https://www.canva.com/design/DAE2j7r9Fjk/8NCY1a5OQdxXXn8_Zc93qQ/view?utm_content=DAE2j7r9Fjk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview

Google Slides Template: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MUS_fpz2Hha-olnoeCKad2WOWR_IfeLp24dq8ZOK1I4/copy#slide=id.p

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In this episode, Dr. Rhoads had a solo monologue discussing some of the major themes encompassing all 50 episodes of the podcast to help educators navigate the present and future of education. The themes discussed will include relationships first, Maslow before below, educator autonomy, professional development pathways, feedback over grading, encouraging gratitude, risk-taking, and innovation, and being prepared to teach within any classroom setting.

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In this episode, we will be discussing how gratitude can not only affect us on a personal basis but also transform our classrooms and schools. Our guest for this episode, Lainie Rowell, author of the book Evolving with Gratitude, provides strategies and ideas to help our own personal gratitude practices as well as transfer them to our classrooms and schools. By the end of this show, you will have a toolkit of strategies to amplify your gratitude practices as well as how you can teach them within your classroom and schools.

Guest Bio

Lainie Rowell is an Educational Consultant who has experience as a classroom teacher, teacher leader, and district leader. She enjoys utilizing technology to help optimize learning for students in addition to sharing with teachers those very strategies to amplify instruction and student learning. Lainie is the author of two books, which include Evolving Learner and Evolving with Gratitude. 

Guest Social Media

Twitter & Instagram: @LainieRowell

Website: https://www.lainierowell.com/

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In this episode of the podcast, we will be discussing instructional models we see in our schools. Currently, there have been pockets of instructional innovation as well as a pushback to traditional instructional models. Our guest, Nate Ridgway has developed a multitude of different strategies and EdTech integrations to try to break away from the traditional educational instructional models we see in schools that are not meeting our student's learning needs. We will discuss our current instructional paradigm as well as future instructional models that can best fit where our learners are going as they move through their educational journey. Join us as we delve into each of these fascinating topics!

Guest Bio

Nate Ridgway is a History Teacher, Author, Speaker, and Consultant from Indianapolis. He teaches history at the secondary level and also has experience teaching Special Education. Nate enjoys researching and tinkering with instructional models and strategies that make learning engaging and equitable for students. He enjoys creating content for his students to amplify their voices in addition to establishing classrooms that provide 24/7 instruction. He is the author of two books, Don't Ditch that Tech and Breaking the Blockbuster Model. 

Guest Social Media

Twitter: @teachfromridge

Website: www.teachingfromtheridge.com 

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Rebecca Rolland discusses her work related to how to communicate with children, including examples from her book The Art of Talking with Children. In an ever-changing world, educators and families need to build a toolkit of communication skills to meet children where they are at as well as help build their communication and emotional intelligence skills. Our hope for this episode is to provide a number of examples of how to further communicate with children to add to your toolkit.

Guest Bio

Rebecca Rolland, Ed.D. is a Speech Pathologist, Harvard Professor, Author, and Consultant who focuses on communication with children. In her book, The Art of Talking with Children, she provides a step-by-step framework and examples of how to create rich conversations with children and dialogue with them to build relationships deeper relationships with them. 

Guest Social Media

Twitter: @rolland_ug

Website: www.RebeccaRoland.com

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In this episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast, Dr. Rhoads will discuss with Tech Coach Ainsley Hill coaching trends from the 2021-2022 school year, planning for next year, and how to best meet teachers where they are at in relation to the technology integration and instructional capacities. We will outline tips and strategies to help tech coaches, instructional coaches, and instructional leaders on how to meet the needs of teachers and support them in our ever-changing times in education.

Guest Bio

Ainsley Hill is an Elementary Instructional Technology Facilitator out of Memphis Tennessee. She has classroom experience teaching Special Education to students who were deaf/hard of hearing. In her work, she enjoys working and coaching teachers in technology to amplify student learning as well as building relationships with her staff. 

Guest Social Media

Twitter: @mrshillteaches

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