Teach Better Talk

Teach Better Talk

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Teach Better Talk episodes

  • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Friday, March 27, 2020

    Jeff Gargas and Mike Earnshaw 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
    • 53 min
    • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Thursday, March 26, 2020

      Rae  Hughart and Bryan Zwemke 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
      • 47 min
      • 158: Educational Thrill Seeker - Kelli Coons chats with us about about trying new things, taking risks, and finding your people.

        Literacy Coach, Kelli Coons, chats with us about about trying new things, taking risks, and finding your people.

        More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kellicoons

        Episode Highlights
        • 3:35 - Highlighting Dave Schmittou (@DaveSchmittou) NOT David Schwimmer from Friends.
          • Check out Dave on Teach Better Talk Episode 125.
          • 10:12 - Previewing the episode with Kelli Coons.
          • 14:02 - Kelli introduces herself.
          • 15:55 - Kelli shares how she has been supporting teachers during these challenging times of school closures due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.
          • 23:49 - Kelli's failure: Having her heart set on a job and then not getting that job.
          • 28:24 - What's keeping Kelli excited about education right now: How masterfully teachers have been able to flip their classrooms and reach their students through distance learning.  
          • 30:30 - Kelli's advice for teachers: Find Your People!
          • 33:28 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
          • 35:37 - How to connect with Kelli.
          • Kelli's Recommendations
            • EdTech Tool: Peardeck
            • Book: "The Interactive Class" by Joe and Kristin Merrill.
            • Who to Follow on Social Media:
              • Dee Lanier @deelanier
              • The Merrills @themerrillsedu
              • Jennie Mageira @MsMagiera
              • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Jen Jones with Hello Literacy
              • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Morning affirmation or check in with your PLN.  Connect with people who cheer for you and can make you better.
              • Best piece of advice you've ever received:  Advice came in the form of a quote by Dabo Swinney, “Don’t worry about criticism from people you wouldn’t seek advice from."
              • Links to Connect With Kelli
                • Twitter: @TooLegitTeach
                • Instagram: @toolegitteaching
                • 38 min
                • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Wednesday, March 15, 2020

                  Rae Hughart and Victoria Woelders 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
                  • 54 min
                  • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Tuesday, March 24, 2020

                    Chad Ostrowski drops 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
                    • 47 min
                    • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, March 23, 2020

                      Jeff Gargas and Alex Oris 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
                      • 157: Every day is different. - Brian Bates chats with us about finding what you're meant to do, going with the flow, and appreciating that every day is different.

                        Digital Learning Coordinator, Brian Bates, chats with us about finding what you're meant to do, going with the flow, and appreciating that every day is different.

                        More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/brianbates

                        Episode Highlights
                        • 1:01 - Talking about Spring break...before we knew that almost everyone would be on a much longer break from their classrooms. Get
                        • 9:06 - Previewing the episode with Brian Bates.
                        • 12:36 - Brian introduces himself.
                        • 15:03 - Brian's failure: Realizing administration wasn't the right fit.
                        • 18:08 - Brian's success: Realizing he made the right decision.
                        • 19:29 - What's keeping Brian excited about education right now: The shift of ownership from the teacher to the student.
                        • 22:04 - Brian's advice for teachers: Every day is different, it’s ok to go with the flow
                        • 23:39 - Brian shares what he thinks is the hardest of providing professional development to educators.
                        • 25:50 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
                        • 27L53 - How to connect with Brian.
                        • Brian's Recommendations
                          • EdTech Tool: Google Maps
                          • Book:
                            • "Humble Pi" by Matt Parker
                            • "When" by Daniel Pink
                            • Who to Follow on Social Media:
                              • Matt Miller @jmattmiller
                              • Robert Kaplinsky @robertkaplinsky
                              • Dr. Robert Dillon @drrobertdillon
                              • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.ltcillinois.org
                              • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Reading Education Week.
                              • Best piece of advice you've ever received: “There is only one way to eat an elephant: one bite at a time”
                              • Links to Connect With Brian
                                • Website: ltcillinois.org
                                • Twitter: @_brianbates
                                • 30 min
                                • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Friday, March 20, 2020

                                  Rae Hughart and Michael Jennings 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
                                  • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Thursday, March 19, 2020

                                    Rae Hughart  and Dave Schmittou 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
                                    • 59 min
                                    • 156: Focus On What Matters - Chanelle Neilson chats with us about focusing on what matters, taking care of ourselves, and not winning Woman of the Year.

                                      Chanelle Neilson chats with us about focusing on what matters, taking care of ourselves, and not winning Woman of the Year.

                                      More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chanelleneilson

                                      Episode Highlights
                                      • 2:03 - Highlighting Brian Faulkner. (@BrianFaulkner44)
                                      • 4:51 - Previewing the episode with Chanelle Neilson.
                                      • 8:00 - Chanelle introduces herself.
                                      • 9:20 - Channelle tells us about her podcasts.
                                        • Moms Who Know
                                        • Read with You Presents
                                        • 12:31 - Chanelle's failure: Not winning Woman of the Year.
                                        • 16:00 - Chanelle's success: Figuring out my own self care.
                                        • 18:20 - Chanelle tells us about her books:
                                          • McKay and Coco Series
                                          • Parenting with Purpose 
                                          • 19:46 - What's keeping Chanelle excited about education right now: "I just love learning."
                                          • 22:30 - Chanelle's advice for teachers: Take care of yourself.
                                          • 26:40 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
                                          • 29:25 - How to connect with Chanelle.
                                          • Chenelle's Recommendations
                                            • EdTech Tool: Online Calendar AND Paper Calendar.
                                            • Book:
                                              • "Where There’s Hope" by Elizabeth Smart
                                              • "The Kids are in Bed" by Rachel Bertche
                                              • Who to Follow on Social Media:
                                                • Ralphie Jacobs (@simplyonpurpose) for parenting.
                                                • Chalene Johnson (@chalenejohnson )for lifestyle
                                                • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.readwithyou.org/
                                                • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily self care.
                                                • Best piece of advice you've ever received: Trust God.
                                                • Links to Connect With Chanelle
                                                  • Website: momswhoknowpodcast.com www.readwithyou.org 
                                                  • Facebook Page: @momswhoknowpodcast
                                                  • Instagram: @momswhoknowpodcast
                                                  • 32 min

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