Teach Better Talk

Teach Better Talk

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Teach Better Talk episodes

  • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, April 27, 2020

    Rae Hughart and LaVonna Roth drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

    If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

    We're here for you!  

    To join the private Facebook group, visit:

    www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

    Learn more at: 

    • www.teachbetter.com
    • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
    • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
    • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
    • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
    • 48 min
    • 167: Breaking through the comfort zone. - Becky Thal chats with us about constantly evolving, getting connected to the team, and breaking through her comfort zone.

      5th grade teacher, and Teach Better Team Member, Becky Thal, chats with us about constantly evolving, getting connected to the team, and breaking through her comfort zone.

      More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/beckythal

      Episode Highlights
      • 0:43 - Discussing the #TeamJeff vs #TeamRae debate - Choose your side at www.teachbetterswag.com!
      • 3:13 - Highlighting Mark Heller (@mheller2115)
      • 6:35 - Previewing the episode with Becky Thal.
      • 10:55 - Becky introduces herself.
      • 13:35 - Becky shares how she got connected with, and joined the team.
      • 17:07 - Becky's failure: Not having a broad vision of what is out there for educators.
      • 21:50 - Becky's success: Going after things. Sending Jeff an email.
      • 24:33 - What's keeping Becky excited about education right now: The freedom and flexibility to be creative.
      • 30:35 - Becky's advice for teachers: Absorbed as much as you can, but also don't be afraid to offer your opinion on things.
      • 33:00 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
      • 40:38 - How to connect with Becky.
      • Becky's Recommendations
        • EdTech Tool: All things Google Suite.
        • Book:
          • "Kids Deserve It" by Adam Welcome and Todd Nesloney
          • "Be The One" by Ryan Sheehy
          • "Teach Your Class Off" by CJ Reynolds
          • Who to Follow on Social Media:
            • @thekevinjbutler
            • @doneppsEDU
            • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: 
              • TeachBetter.com
              • Real Rap with Reynolds
              • edsurge.com
              • edutopia.org
              • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Shut it down at a certain time.
              • Best piece of advice you've ever received: Be better today than you were yesterday. Be better tomorrow than you were today.
              • Links to Connect With Becky
                • Twitter: @mrsrthal
                • 44 min
                • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Friday, April 24, 2020

                  Rae Hughart and Tyler Overstreet of Newsela drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                  If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                  We're here for you!  

                  To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                  www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                  Learn more at: 

                  • www.teachbetter.com
                  • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                  • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                  • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                  • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                  • 42 min
                  • 166: Rhymes With Reason - Austin Martin chats with us about struggling in school, starting his own business, and how he's making learning relevant using music.

                    Creator and founder of Rhymes With Reason, and Forbes "30 Under 30" educator, Austin Martin, chats with us about struggling in school, starting his own business, and how he's making learning relevant using music.

                    More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/austinmartin

                    Episode Highlights
                    • 2:50 - Chatting about our new 6-part blog series, "Coming Back Better."
                    • 7:37 - Previewing the episode with Austin Martin.
                    • 11:45 - Austin introduces himself.
                    • 18:55 - Austin's failure: Getting a lot of NOs early on with Rhymes With Reason.
                    • 22:41 - Austin's success: Launching an initiative with Chance The Rapper's non-profit, Social Works.
                    • 25:35 - What's keeping Austin excited about education right now: Hybrid solutions in education.
                    • 27:33 - Austin's advice for teachers: When you create something at first, or you implement something at first, it's not going to be perfect.
                    • 29:34 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
                    • 32:08 - How to connect with Austin.
                    • Austin's Recommendations
                      • EdTech Tool: Rhymes With Reason
                      • Book: "Grit" by Angela Duckworth
                      • Who to Follow on Social Media:
                        • @rhymeswithreason
                        • Paula Qualo
                        • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.Quizlet.com
                        • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Student surveys once a month.
                        • Best piece of advice you've ever received: "No doesn't mean no forever. It's just not right now."
                        • Links to Connect With Our Austin
                          • Website: www.rhymeswithreason.com
                          • Twitter: @rhymeswreason
                          • Facebook Page: @rhymeswithreason1
                          • Instagram: @rhymeswithreason
                          • Rhymes With Reasons's COVID-19 Package for Parents: www.rhymeswithreason.com/covid-19
                          • 35 min
                          • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Thursday, April 23, 2020

                            Jeff Gargas and Mandy Froehlich drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                            If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                            We're here for you!  

                            To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                            www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                            Learn more at: 

                            • www.teachbetter.com
                            • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                            • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                            • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                            • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                            • 52 min
                            • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, April 22, 2020

                              Chad Ostrowski and Nick Man drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                              If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                              We're here for you!  

                              To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                              www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                              Learn more at: 

                              • www.teachbetter.com
                              • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                              • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                              • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                              • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                              • 51 min
                              • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Tuesday, April 21, 2020

                                Becky Thal and Maggie Walsh drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                                If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                                We're here for you!  

                                To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                                www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                                Learn more at: 

                                • www.teachbetter.com
                                • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                                • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                                • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                                • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                                • 44 min
                                • 165: Thankful, Intentional, and Energized - Amber Calderon chats with us about feeling thankful and intentional, always seeing the positive, and learning to let go.

                                  Amber Calderon chats with us about feeling thankful and intentional, always seeing the positive, and learning to let go. 

                                  More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/ambercalderon.

                                  Episode Highlights
                                  • 5:10 - Previewing the episode with Amber Calderon.
                                  • 8:20 - Amber introduces herself
                                  • 9:52 - Amber's failure: A series of failures.
                                  • 13:42 - Amber's success: Being connected to this strong teacher community.
                                  • 15:57 - What's keeping Amber excited about education right now: I am so excited to work at an ed-tech company where we truly put teachers first. 
                                  • 19:57 - Amber's advice for teachers: You don’t know everything but you have so much to offer. 
                                  • 21:45 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
                                  • 24:49 - How to connect with Amber.
                                  • Amber's Recommendations
                                    • EdTech Tool: Nearpod
                                    • Book:
                                      • "Originals" by Adam Grant
                                      • Podcast - Business Wars 
                                      • Who to Follow on Social Media: @PeppyZestyTeach
                                      • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Too Cool for Middle School!
                                      • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Before you leave your classroom - write on a sticky note 1-3 things you want to accomplish the second you walk in the door the next morning. 
                                      • Best piece of advice you've ever received: The only thing I can control is the way I react to a situation
                                      • Links to Connect With Amber
                                        • Website: PeppyZestyTeacherista.com and www.nearpod.com/coronavirus
                                        • Twitter: @PeppyZestyTeach and @Nearpod
                                        • Facebook Page: @PeppyZestyTeacherista
                                        • Instagram: @PeppyZestyTeacherista
                                        • 28 min
                                        • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, April 20, 2020

                                          Rae Hughart and Greg  Wolcott drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                                          If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                                          We're here for you!  

                                          To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                                          www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                                          Learn more at: 

                                          • www.teachbetter.com
                                          • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                                          • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                                          • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                                          • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                                          • 50 min
                                          • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Friday, April 17, 2020

                                            Chad Ostrowski and Chris Collins drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                                            If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                                            We're here for you!  

                                            To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                                            www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                                            Learn more at: 

                                            • www.teachbetter.com
                                            • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                                            • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                                            • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                                            • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                                            • 38 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.