Teach Better Talk

Teach Better Talk

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Teach Better Talk episodes

  • 263: David Frangiosa chats with us about going gradeless in his classes and the amazing work he is doing to help educate others on this instructional change

    David Frangiosa chats with us about going gradeless in his classes and the amazing work he is doing to help educate others on this instructional change. 

    More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/davidfrangiosa

    David's Recommendations

    • EdTech Tool: Canvas
    • Books:
    • We Got This by Cornelius Minor
    • Troublemakers by Carla Shalaby
    • Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today?
    • PodcastPD (Twitter)
    • The Peg Doesn't Fit (Twitter)
      • What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? SchoolRubric.com
      • Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Self-reflection and student surveys
      • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Whatever you do, always have the students’ best interests in mind.

        • Links to Connect With David:

        • Website or Blog: www.reimaginedschools.com
        • Twitter: @davidfrangiosa
        • Podcast: From Earning to Learning
        • Book(s): Going Gradeless: Shifting the Focus to Student Learning, Corwin Press
          • 36 min
        • BONUS - Focus on the Focus: Week 2 Episode

          Every Wednesday from 7pm-8pm EST Katelynn and Dave host the Focus on the Focus series, where they discuss all things related to grading, assessment, and feedback support for educators! Tune it to learn more about refocusing your assessments with student understanding in mind and reflecting on the true purpose and place grades and assessments have in the classroom.

          We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social media for more!

          • Twitter: @teachbetterteam
          • Instagram: @teachbetterteam
          • Facebook: @teachbetterteam
          • YouTube: @teachbetterteam
            • 1 hr 3 min
          • 262: Sharon Porter chats with us about all of the amazing things she is doing within education, as well as many of the valuable lessons she has learned over her 30 years of experience in education

            Sharon Porter chats with us about all of the amazing things she is doing within education, as well as many of the valuable lessons she has learned over her 30 years of experience in education.

            More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/sharonporter

            Sharon's Recommendations

            • EdTech Tool: Hapara
            • Books: 
            • Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy
            • You’re It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters by Leonard J. Marcus, Eric J. McNulty, Joseph M. Henderson, and Barry C. Dorn
            • The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders: A Proven Framework for Improving Decisions and Increasing Your Influence by Daniel Harkavy
            • Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today?
            • EdTechTeacher (Twitter)
            • PBS Teachers (Twitter)
            • We Are Teachers (Twitter)
              • What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? #TechITUP with Dr. Mac (YouTube)
              • Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? 
                • Daily: Check and respond to emails. Reflect on the day’s lessons.
                • Weekly: Plan for the week
                • Monthly: Grade Audit (Student Learning Vs. Student Doing)
                • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Get a mentor or coach

                  • Links to Connect With Sharon:

                  • Website or Blog: drsharonhporter.com
                  • Twitter: @DrSharonHPorter
                  • Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Imdrsharon
                  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/Iamdrsharon
                  • Book(s): 
                  • Next In Line to Lead: The Voice of the Assistant Principal
                  • Women Who Lead in Education Featuring School Principals

                    • 35 min
                  • BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Dave Schmittou (April 18th, 2021)

                    In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note!

                    To engage with all things happening with the Teach Better Team family, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com and follow us on social media.

                    • Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                    • Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                    • Facebook: @teachbetterteam
                    • YouTube: @teachbetterteam
                      • 1 hr 13 min
                    • BONUS - Focus on the Focus: Week 1 Episode

                      Every Wednesday from 7pm-8pm EST Katelynn and Dave host the Focus on the Focus series, where they discuss all things related to grading, assessment, and feedback support for educators! Tune it to learn more about refocusing your assessments with student understanding in mind and reflecting on the true purpose and place grades and assessments have in the classroom.

                      We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social media for more!

                      • Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                      • Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                      • Facebook: @teachbetterteam
                      • YouTube: @teachbetterteam
                        • 1 hr
                      • 261: Patricia Dickenson chats with us about her role as a Course Lead at National University, where she focuses her efforts on teacher professional development

                        Patricia Dickenson chats with us about her role as a Course Lead at National University, where she focuses her efforts on teacher professional development. Patricia also recently published her book The Virtual Classroom, Creating Distance Learning Experiences in Math for K-8 Learners.

                        More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/patriciadickenson

                        Patricia's Recommendations

                        • EdTech Tool: Google Jamboard
                        • Books: 
                        • The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
                        • When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
                        • Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? 
                        • William Franzell (Twitter)
                        • Ben Cogswell (Twitter)
                          • What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Boho Beautiful Yoga (YouTube)
                          • Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Do whatever you need to do to enhance your spiritual side, like going to yoga or church.
                          • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Give students your most precious gift, your time.

                            • Links to Connect With Patricia:

                            • Website or Blog: www.teacherpreptech.com
                            • Twitter: @teacherpreptech

                              • 37 min
                            • BONUS - Finding Balance (Conversation from Wednesday's Brain Break with Jeff Gargas and Dave Schmittou)

                              Every Wednesday at 5pm EST Jeff and Dave host the Teach Better Team Brain Break. Recently during one of their Brain Break sessions, Jeff and Dave got on the topic of finding balance in life and had a great conversation regarding the key importance of self reflection and self awareness and we hope this conversation is something that provides value and insight into your own professional and personal life. 

                              We really hope you enjoy this conversation and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social media for more!

                              • Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                              • Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                              • Facebook: @teachbetterteam
                              • YouTube: @teachbetterteam
                                • 43 min
                              • 260: Dustin Pearson chats with us about the power of relationships and working together to thrive and evolve as educators

                                Dustin Pearson chats with us about the power of relationships and working together to thrive and evolve as educators. Dustin is a 7th grade special education teacher that is currently working on writing his first novel "Building Effective Co-Teaching Teams" and is beginning his doctorate degree in education leadership this summer.

                                More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/dustinpearson

                                Dustin's Recommendations

                                • EdTech Tool: Google Classroom
                                • Books: Lions of Iwo Jima by Major General Fred Hayes
                                • Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today?
                                • Amy Fast (Twitter)
                                • Brad Johnson (Twitter)
                                • Melisa Hayes (Twitter)
                                  • What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? The Great War Channel (YouTube)
                                  • Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Leave work at work.
                                  • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Be you and be authentic.

                                    • Links to Connect With Dustin:

                                    • Website or Blog: www.weareoneteameducation.wordpress.com
                                    • Twitter: @DustinPearson2

                                      • 31 min
                                    • 259: AJ Bianco chats with us about being a middle school vice principal and his passions for education, educational technology, and leadership

                                      AJ Bianco chats with us about being a middle school vice principal and his passions for education, educational technology, and leadership. AJ is also not just an avid podcast listener, but also is a host and co-host to several other podcasts focused on education and professional sports.  

                                      More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/ajbianco

                                      AJ's Recommendations

                                      • EdTech Tool: 
                                      • EdPuzzle
                                      • Padlet
                                      • Canva
                                      • Adobe Spark
                                      • Books:
                                      • The Servant as Leader by Robert Greenleaf
                                      • The Principal’s Toolbox by Dr. Justin Thomas
                                      • Hacking Discipline by Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein
                                      • Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today?
                                      • Dean and Chris from Unlock the Middle (Twitter)
                                      • Toney Jackson (Twitter)
                                      • Brian Kight (Twitter)
                                        • What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators?
                                        • Alfonso Mendoza - My EdTech Life Podcast 
                                        • Dave Frangiosa - From Earning to Learning 
                                        • Matthew Woods - Leading Out the Woods 
                                        • Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Wake up early, grab a cup of coffee, open your journal/notebook and plan your day!
                                        • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.

                                          • Links to Connect With AJ:

                                          • Website or Blog: www.ajbianco.me /  www.ReflectEdPodcast.com
                                          • Twitter: @AJBianco
                                          • Facebook Page: AJ Bianco
                                          • Instagram: AJ Bianco
                                            • 33 min
                                          • BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Dave Schmittou (April 4th, 2021)

                                            In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note!

                                            To engage with all things happening with the Teach Better Team family, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com and follow us on social media.

                                            • Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                                            • Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                                            • Facebook: @teachbetterteam
                                            • YouTube: @teachbetterteam
                                              • 55 min

                                            About Teach Better Talk

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                                            The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions that drive education today.