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@LukeWileyED

Luke Wiley has earned his BA in History with minor studies in American studies at Rutgers University. Currently, he’s in his 5th year, earning his Masters in Education and he’s currently student teaching, with me, as I’ve mentioned previously.

He’s a member of the Rutgers University Track and Field Team where he is a distance runner.

• Why a career in education?
• Describe the coursework you received prior to your ST experience
• Something that’s come up in the actual classroom that your classes didn’t prepare you for?
• Challenges of student teaching?
• Any fear or reservation going into this experience?
• Something you haven’t tried yet in the classroom?
• Important takeaways?
• Positive or Negative
• Do you feel prepared for your first job?

Connect with Luke on Twitter!

The 12 Days of PodcastPD will begin on December 26, 2018, and run through January 6, 2019. We’re excited to again bring you 12 podcast recommendations to end 2018 and start 2019. Each recommendation will inspire you personally and professionally.

To keep up with everything for this edition of the 12 Days of PodcastPD go to podcastpd.com/12days2018

In this episode, we reflect on the latest installment of EdCamp New Jersey! Our conversation includes some live recording we did during the event and we’re excited to share our feedback and conversation on our 7th edcamp.

• The 2018 12 Days of PodcastPD are coming!
• We’re looking for your submissions to round out our 12 mini-episodes that will be released from December 26-January 6.
• Your submission should include:
• Who you are (your role in education, how people can connect with you)
• Title of the Podcast (& specific episode if nec.)
• Tell us why this podcast is awesome and the value you’ve gotten and what people can expect.
• Where to find the podcast (website, social media, etc.)
• Submissions should be no longer than 5 minutes.
• Submissions are due: December 21, 2018

Mandy Froehlich is a Director of Innovation and Technology from Wisconsin where she supports and encourages educators to create innovative change in their classrooms. Her passion lies in reinvigorating and re-engaging teachers back into their profession, including supporting teachers’ mental health and wellness, as well as what is needed to support teachers in their pursuit of innovative and divergent thinking in their classroom. She consults with school districts around the country in the effective use of technology to support great teaching, creating a culture of support for innovation and divergent thinking, and motivating teachers to re-engage in their profession. She’s the author of The Fire Within: Lessons From Defeat That Have Inspired a Passion for Learning. Her latest book is Divergent EDU: Challenging Assumptions and Limitations to Create a Culture of Innovation

• Contact info: https://mandyfroehlich.com/  https://twitter.com/froehlichm  

Q: What does innovative teaching look like?

A: Innovation is a popular buzzword in education. Teachers all over the world are encouraged to be innovative and encourage their students to pursue innovative ideas and be innovative in their thinking.

Q: Tell us about your journey; what inspired you to write your books?

A: Started with an infographic- then called upon to help schools and districts use the Hierarchy for their own PD

Q: What led to the framework?

A: Conversations with teachers. Helping teachers become re-engaged. Leaving the classroom for a tech integrator role, working in different schools.

Q: What is innovation?

A: Common vocabulary can build climate and culture. George Couros – new, different, and better.

Q: What does your ideal PD opportunity look like? How do you go about receiving personal and professional development?

A: Edcamp model, the book Professionally Driven by Jarod Bormann

• AJ: Teachers on Fire Tim Cavey profiles agents of growth and transformation in K-12 education. Tim interviews advocating for collaboration, communication, creation, consumption, critical thinking, design thinking, growth mindset, PBL, and strategic uses of technology in education. Teachersonfire.net – @TeachersonFire (Twitter/IG)
• Chris: Teachers Need Teachers Kim Lepre, Teachers Need Teachers is the podcast for new and beginning teachers. It’s inspired by the questions beginning teachers are asking around the web, plus the questions that you didn’t know you should ask!
• Stacey: Deck the Hallmark Join Bran, Panda, and Dan as they attempt to watch and review all 37 Hallmark Christmas Movie premiers this holiday season. Bran LOVES Hallmark movies, Panda LIKES Hallmark movies and Dan DESPISES Hallmark movies. Start with PREVIEW 1; Rocky Mountain Christmas and be sure to check out their site! 
• Mandy: Teacher’s Aid

A lot of hard work goes into >>>planning<<< most PD opportunities. What happens when those efforts don’t go as planned? For this episode, we crowdsourced PD planning ideas from you, our listeners! Thank you to our listeners who contributed their perspective.

• Amy Arbogash (via Twitter) @amyarbogash
• Elissa Kingsley (via IG) @kingsleypartyofthree
• Jess Groff (via IG) @jess_groff
• Rich Hayzler (via Twitter) @RichHayzler

• AJ: Vrain Waves: Teacher Conversations with Minds Shaping Education – Ep. 21: Catlin Tucker on Blended Learning.
• Chris: In the No Parts 1-2-3 – Mature audiences only. NSFW, Not safe for students
• Stacey: Hidden Brain-BS Jobs

Randall Black (the Randall Black Show) – As a former social studies teacher, I really enjoyed this one! (episode 38)

Thematic Instruction in Social Studies has been a topic of discussion between Chris and AJ for over a year. During the 2017-18 school year, Chris changed his instruction to follow the 10 Themes of Social Studies. He eliminated traditional tests/quizzes, homework, and notetaking in favor of a project-based, student-centered classroom. While Chris does get pushback from some administrators on this approach his students’ enjoyment of the class and increased levels of engagement are all the proof he needed to continue and to help AJ bring this approach to his class as well.

• What is thematic teaching?
• What are the 10 themes in history?
• CULTURE
• TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE
• PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS
• INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AND IDENTITY
• INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND INSTITUTIONS
• POWER, AUTHORITY, AND GOVERNANCE
• PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, AND CONSUMPTION
• SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
• GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
• CIVIC IDEALS AND PRACTICES
• How does PBL fit into the learning?
• How has thematic teaching enhanced student learning?
• What is student feedback like?
• What about grades?
• What has feedback from admin been? How are they liking thematic teaching?
• What’s the end goal for your classes this year?

• https://www.socialstudies.org/standards/introduction

• AJ: Focus 3 Podcast – Episode 40: Four Questions for Leaders
• Chris: 5 AM Miracle – episode 257 – How to Launch Your Own Personal Brand, Step-by-Step
• Stacey: What Should I Read Next? I currently have 6 audiobooks checked out!

• Hey guys! I love this most recent episode of Podcast PD. So much of it resounds with me. I moved to [a new] School District…this year. You guys are in Jersey and I’m sure are at least vaguely familiar with happenings in the regional urban districts. It’s crazy. I’ve been thinking this all year. The new district is all about data and rules. There is close to zero human element in regard to the teachers and students. Chris mentioned the idea of teachers only referring to one another as Mr. and Mrs. I TOTALLY FEEL YOU THERE. I encourage people to call me [name redacted]! People don’t even say the Mr. or Mrs. You are addressed by your last name when it comes from the P or many other colleagues. While this is not the intention, but I totally feel like the human element is stripped when you can’t address someone by their first name. I love your “action items” at the end of the episode. I’m going to try to pick something up for my grade partner and her resident teacher. Great idea! Thanks for all you all do. Y’all are an inspiration!
• Jen Duda (via Voxer) @DynamicDuda338 – OK. Just listened to the latest podcast regarding Human Element in Ed. and I thought it was awesome!!! Especially since I learned about “Wow in the World” from you guys and it is a little high for my students (my biological kids love it- they are 7. Anyway, I would like to incorporate a podcast/listening/writing/discussion lesson at the end of each day. I will look at the scholastic podcast. Thank you so much for the recommendation!!!
• Tina Monteleone (Twitter) @tinamonte – Enjoyed my ride this morning with @PodcastPD @mrnesi @AJBianco @iruntech #njed

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The Human Element

• The human element – what is it?
• the interaction between a human and any other human
• The importance of meeting the needs of people
• Needs of Students?
• Needs of Teachers?
• Needs of Admin?
• Effective communication
• the exchange of ideas, information, and knowledge between individuals
• the recognition, interpretation and correct reaction to people, incidents or situations, which are open to misunderstanding
• The effects of technology
• Training
• Communication

• AJ: Suggestion by Stacey – Wow In the World and Highlights Hangout
• Chris: Go out and review a podcast you enjoy listening to! Email the hosts of some of your favorite podcasts and let them know you appreciate the time and energy they put into the content you find value in.
• Stacey: Listening to books (all the time), Katie Couric