Teach Better Talk

Teach Better Talk

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Teach Better Talk episodes

  • 258: Debbie Tannenbaum chats with us about the power of working collaboratively with other educators to use technology to help amplify student learning and empower student voice

    Debbie Tannenbaum chats with us about the power of working collaboratively with other educators to use technology to help amplify student learning and empower student voice.

    More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/debbietannenbaum

    Debbies' Recommendations

    • EdTech Tool: Google Slides
    • Books:
    • Thrive Through The Five by Dr. Jill Sisler
    • The One Thing by Gary Keller
    • Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today?
    • Lindsay Titus (Twitter)
    • Road To Awesome (Twitter)
    • Taylor Armstrong (Twitter)
      • What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? PZ's Thinking Routines Toolbox
      • Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Read and reflect daily
      • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? If you don’t apply, the answer is always NO.

        • Links to Connect With Debbie:

        • Website or Blog: https://www.tannenbaumtech.com/
        • Twitter: @TannenbaumTech
        • Facebook Page: debbie.l.tannenbaum
        • Instagram: @TannenbaumTech
        • Book(s): TRANSFORM - Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky being published this spring from Road to Awesome LLC
          • 32 min
        • 257: Sara Jessee chats with us about keeping education fun and creative no matter the situation, which Sara strives to accomplish every day as the drama director at Evans MS.

          Sara Jessee chats with us about keeping education fun and creative no matter the situation, which Sara strives to accomplish every day as the drama director at Evans MS.

          More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/sarajessee

          Sara's Recommendations

          • EdTech Tool: Flipgrid
          • Books: 
          • Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam
          • Other Words From Home by Jasmine Warga
          • Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Dr. Shamaine Bertrand (Twitter)
            • What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Newsela.com
            • Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Celebrate the positives! Whether it’s monthly student awards or weekly positive phone calls or e-mails, make it routine to make the wins a big deal!
            • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “We’re human beings, not human doings.”

              • Links to Connect With Sara

                33 min
              • BONUS - Shifting Towards A New Future of Instruction - Rae Hughart's TEDXNormal Talk

                We're really excited to bring you this special bonus episode! In this episode we are highlighting a recent talk Rae Hughart gave during the TEDxNormal event last month. In her talk, Rae discusses the challenges and obstacles teachers overcame during this wild and tumultuous year in education, while also challenging educators and schools to focus on the future of education and how we must shift towards transforming instruction by personalizing student support with a mastery learning lens. 

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

                • Twitter: @teachbetterteam
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                • Facebook: @teachbetterteam
                • YouTube: @teachbetterteam
                  • 15 min
                • 256: LeeAnn Lindsey and Kristen Mattson chat with us about digital citizenship and the skills and mindsets students need to be active, empowered digital citizens

                  LeeAnn Lindsey and Kristen Mattson chat with us about digital citizenship and the skills and mindsets students need to be active, empowered digital citizens

                  More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/leeannlindsey&kristenmattson

                  LeeAnn's and Kristen's Recommendations

                  • EdTech Tool: 
                  • Google Docs & Google Jamboards
                  • Books:
                  • Framing Internet Safety by Nathan W. Fisk
                  • Ethics in a Digital World by Dr. Kristen Mattson
                  • The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff
                  • Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today?
                  • ISTE Digital Citizen (Twitter)
                  • Cyberbullying Research Center (Twitter)
                    • What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? 
                    • Rabbit Hole from the New York Times (Podcast)
                    • Note to Self from WNYCStudios (Podcast)

                      • Links to Connect With LeeAnn and Kristen

                      • Website or Blog:
                        • www.edvolvelearning.com/digcitdoctors
                        • https://www.edvolvelearning.com
                        • https://www.drkmattson.com
                        • Twitter:
                          • LeeAnn Lindsey (@LeeAnn_Edvolve)
                          • Kristen Mattson (@DrKMattson)
                          • Facebook Page:
                            • https://www.facebook.com/edvolvelearning
                            • https://www.facebook.com/DrKMattson/
                            • Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drkmattson
                            • Book(s):
                              • Digital Citizenship in Action
                              • Ethics in a Digital World
                                • 45 min
                              • 255: Jacob Kohut chats with us about being an elementary and middle school music instructor, a member of the DC national guard and a future professional musician

                                Jacob Kohut chats with us about being an elementary and middle school music instructor, a member of the DC national guard and a future professional musician.

                                More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jacobkohut

                                Jacob's Recommendations

                                • EdTech Tool: Google Classroom
                                • Books: Bach, Beethoven and The Boys by David Barber
                                  • What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz (Podcast)
                                  • Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Prioritize R&D first thing in the morning. Every morning I check in with my Stephen Covey priority square.
                                  • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: Always plan and allow for flex time in your daily schedule

                                    • Links to Connect With Jacob

                                    • Website or Blog: http://jacobkohutmusic.com/
                                    • Twitter: KohutJacob
                                    • Facebook Page: Jacob Kohut
                                    • YouTube Channel: Jacob Kohut and 257th Army Band

                                      • 35 min
                                    • BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Dave Schmittou (March 21st, 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 live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media.

                                      • Twitter: @teachbetterteam
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                                        • 58 min
                                      • BONUS - Katelynn Giordano's & Dave Schmittou's 12 Hour Live Session On The Philosophy and Practice of Grading And Assessing

                                        In this bonus episode, we pulled the audio from Katelynn's and Dave's 12 Hour Live session on the philosophy and practice of grading and assessing. This was an extremely popular session during our 12 Hour Live and we really hope you enjoy hearing their discussion regarding grading and assessment again.

                                        If you liked this conversation, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com to check us out and also go ahead and give us a follow on social media!

                                        • Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                                        • Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                                        • Facebook: @teachbetterteam
                                        • YouTube: @teachbetterteam
                                          • 1 hr 3 min
                                        • 254: Leah Moore chats with us about teaching high school English and Theatre, while also fighting to change the narrative around stories of disabilities

                                          Leah Moore chats with us about teaching high school English and Theatre, while also fighting to change the narrative around stories of disabilities

                                          More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/leahmoore

                                          Leah's Recommendations

                                          • EdTech Tool: 
                                          • Flip Grid
                                          • Jam Board
                                          • Books:
                                          • Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
                                          • Courageous Conversations about Race by Glenn Singleton
                                          • A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet
                                          • Who to Follow on Social Media: Facing History (Twitter)
                                            • What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Facing History (Podcast)
                                            • Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Step away from your classroom, take a walk around the building, regroup and get back in there again.
                                            • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: Line of Familiarity -- modeling and finding access point.

                                              • Links to Connect With Leah

                                              • Website or Blog: www.lovingyoubig.com
                                              • Twitter: LovingYouBig
                                              • Facebook Page: LovingYouBig
                                              • Instagram: @lovingyoubig
                                              • YouTube Channel: Documentary about Cri Du Chat 
                                                • 29 min
                                              • BONUS - Jeff Gargas, Katelynn Giordano and Dave Schmittou chat about grading and assessment in today's classroom (March 18th, 2021)

                                                In this bonus episode, Jeff, Katelynn and Dave dive deep to discuss  grading and assessment in today's classrooms. Throughout the conversation, all three discuss the meaning and purpose behind grading and assessments and also the challenges and opportunities teachers and schools have regarding the current grading and assessment policies and practices. 

                                                If you liked this conversation, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com to check us out and also go ahead and give us a follow on social media!

                                                • Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                                                • Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                                                • Facebook: @teachbetterteam
                                                • YouTube: @teachbetterteam
                                                  • 50 min
                                                • 253: Kari Pitstick chats with us about her passion for education and helping others, whether that be in her middle school classroom or working with the Teach Better Team!

                                                  Kari Pitstick chats with us about her passion for education and helping others, whether that be in her middle school classroom or working with the Teach Better Team!

                                                  More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/karipitstick

                                                  Kari's Recommendations

                                                  • EdTech Tool: Flip Grid
                                                  • Books: Ground Zero by Alan Gratz
                                                  • Who to Follow on Social Media: Brian Faulkner (Twitter)
                                                    • What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Shut Up And Teach (Podcast)
                                                    • Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Planning for the weak ahead on Monday morning
                                                    • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: "I messed up"

                                                      • Links to Connect With Kari

                                                      • Twitter: @misspitstick
                                                      • Instagram: @misspitstick
                                                        • 35 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.