Teach Better Talk

By Teach Better Team

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

Weekly interviews with experts from around the world, sh... more

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How many episodes does Teach Better Talk have?

The podcast currently has 1,085 episodes available.

Teach Better Talk episodes:

March 18, 2020BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Rae Hughart and Meghan Deegan 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
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1h 14min
March 17, 2020BONUS - Daily Drop In On Facebook Live - Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Rae Hughart 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.
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
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1h 3min
March 16, 2020BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, March 16, 2020
Chad Ostrowski and Jeff Gargas 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
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49min
March 16, 2020155: Start small, then go big. - Stu Keroff chats with us about saving computers to save schools money, making assumptions, and starting small to go big.
Social studies and technology teacher, Stu Keroff, chats with us about saving computers to save schools money, making assumptions, and starting small to go big.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/stukeroff.
Episode Highlights
2:15 - Talking about our "Teaching On An Island" FREE PD Series in our Facebook Group.
To join the group, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or search "Teach Better Team" on Facebook.

7:06 - Previewing the episode with Stu Keroff.

10:10 - Stu introduces himself.

12:16 - Chatting about Linux Clubs.

14:13 - Stu's failure: Making assumptions.

16:30 - What's keeping Stu excited about education right now: The enthusiasm students bring.

17:40 - Stu's advice for teachers: Start small, then go big.

22:40 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.

24:58 - How to connect with Stu.
Stu's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: Google Chrome

Book: "Pursuit of Honor" by Vince Flynn

Who to Follow on Social Media:
Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler)

Kasey Bell (@ShakeUpLearning)

Gardiner Bryant (@thelinusgamer)

Phil Shapiro (@philshapiro)

YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.shakeuplearning.com

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Weekly, try to catch one good idea you haven't heard of, and try it.

Best piece of advice you've ever received: Learn to say no.
Links to Connect With Stu
Website: www.linuxclubguide.com

Twitter: @studoeslinux

YouTube:
Asian Penguins Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSEAsianPenguins

Penguin Corps Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKcPG9ktLM9V-M2mCtnkj8g

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-keroff-b68a9b17/
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27min
March 12, 2020154: Develop your own style. - Shane Lawrence chats with us about giving students ownership, being flexible, and the power of discovering your own style.
15 year veteran teacher, and "The Ed Podcast" host, Shane Lawrence, chats with us about giving students ownership, being flexible, and the power of discovering your own style.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/shanelawrence
Episode Highlights
3:45 - Chatting about the "Call For Proposals" for the 2020 Teach Better Conference.

10:44 - Previewing the episode with Shane Lawrence.

17:03 - Shane introduces himself.

18:20 - Shane's failure: Musical theatre - Took on too much.

23:00 - Talking about Shane's podcast, "The Ed Podcast."
Check out Rae's episode on Shane's podcast!

26:02 - What's keeping Shane excited about education right now: New challenges every dqy.

29:22 - Shane's advice for teachers: Be yourself - work to discover your own style - you don’t have to be someone else, you don’t have to do everything

31:48 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.

34:52 - How to connect with Shane.
Shane's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: Google Classroom

Book: "The Overstory" by Richard Powers.

Who to Follow on Social Media:
@JennBinis

@collidingwithscience

@stantonalana

YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Smarter Every Day, New York Times - Anatomy of a Scene

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Do something that scares you.

Best piece of advice you've ever received: Pick your battles.
Links to Connect With Shane
Website: www.theedpodcast.com

Twitter: @theedpodcast

Instagram: @theedpodcast
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37min
March 09, 2020153: You're more than just your content. - Rebecca Gibboney chats with us about taking risks, practicing balance, and getting out of your comfort zone.
Curriculum and Online Learning Specialist, Collegiate Basketball Coach, and author, Rebecca Gibboney, chats with us about taking risks, practicing balance, and getting out of your comfort zone.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/rebeccagibboney
Episode Highlights
1:39 - Chatting about the “Mailbag” episodes of ASPIRE: The Leadership Podcast.

3:45 - Highlighting Sarah Thomas (@SarahDaTeechur).
Check out Sarah’s episode of Teach Better Talk.

6:30 - Previewing the episode with Rebecca Gibboney.

9:26 - Rebecca introduces herself.

10:32 - Rebecca's failure: The job interview process.

12:56 - Rebecca's success: Going for a new job outside of her comfort zone.

14:56 - What's keeping Rebecca excited about education right now: Advocating for educators.

16:42 - Rebecca's advice for teachers: If you are not failing, you aren’t doing it right. So many want to be a cookie-cutter teacher. Take risks, practice balance, and know that you are more than your content!

18:48 - Talking about Rebecca's upcoming book, "The Tiebreaker: A Scouting Report on Building a Culture for Gamification in Professional Learning."

22:13 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.

25:45 - How to connect with Rebecca.
Rebecca's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: Wakelet

Book: The Infinite Game - Simon Sinek

Who to Follow on Social Media:
@Ikegode

@msrachelhollis

@simonsinek

YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Gerry Brooks ; Cult of Pedagogy

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Exercise, 30 minutes to yourself (coffee, getaway, etc)

Best piece of advice you've ever received: 5 minutes or 5 years; what's going to matter.
Links to Connect With Rebecca
Website: rebeccagibboney.wordpress.com

Twitter: @GibboneyRebecca<
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29min
March 05, 2020152: Teaching is Dope. - Dwayne Reed chats with us about using the gifts and talents you have, building relationships, and the incredible opportunity teachers have to positively impact kids.
Viral YouTube star, and 4th grade teacher, Dwayne Reed, chats with us about using the gifts and talents you have, building relationships, and the incredible opportunity teachers have to positively impact kids.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/dwaynereed
Episode Highlights
1:45 - Highlighting Dr. Neil Gupta (@drneilgupta).
Check out Episode 41 with Dr. Neil Gupta.

5:24 - Previewing the episode with Dwayne Reed.

9:18 - Dwayne introduces himself.

10:40 - Discussing Dwayne's first viral song, "Welcome to the 4th Grade."

15:19 - Dwayne's failure: Having troubles with his 4th grade class. Struggling to connect with a student.

18:50 - Dwayne's success: One of his scholars said "I like taking quizzes now."

21:16 - What's keeping Dwayne excited about education right now: Connecting with people.

25:55 - Dwayne's advice for teachers: Find one thing that you like about that kid that you "don't like." Find ways to over-emphasize your appreciation for your scholars.

30:00 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.

33:00 - How to connect with Dwayne.
Dwayne's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: Class Dojo

Book: "How to be Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi.

Who to Follow on Social Media:
Ron Clark (@mrronclark_)

Dwayne's wife (@MonieFreshh)

Michael Bonner (@MichaelBonner_)

YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Edutopia

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Have chants that you use.

Best piece of advice you've ever received: Ask as many questions as possible.
Links to Connect With Dwayne
Twitter: @TeachMrReed

Facebook Page: TeachMrReed

Instagram: @TeachMrReed

YouTube: Mr. Reed

Email: [email protected]
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37min
March 02, 2020151: Lifelong learner. - Drew Coleman chats with us about being a lifelong learner, making decisions that are best for students, and changing the culture of our communities.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Drew Coleman, chats with us about being a lifelong learner, making decisions that are best for students, and changing the culture of our communities.
Drew talks about the importance of building relationships, constantly planning our days and weeks, and always being in reflection mode.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/drewcoleman
Episode Highlights
2:04 - Chatting about our upcoming FREE PD SERIES in our private Facebook Group.

6:02 - Previewing the episode with Drew Coleman.

9:38 - Drew introduces himself.

14:02 - Drew's failure: Not making decisions based on what's best for students.

17:40 - Drew's success: Changing the culture of their community.

20:44 - What's keeping Drew excited about education right now: New teachers!

23:31 - Drew's advice for teachers: We will never know everything. Get it out of your mind!

26:35 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.

31:24 - How to connect with Drew.
Drew's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: Google

Book: “Lead with Endurance” by Greg Helmer.

Who to Follow on Social Media:
@BreneBrown

@mradamwelcome

@steeleThoughts

@TeachertoTeacher

YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.classhook.com

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:
Daily: Wake up early and reflect about the upcoming day.

Weekly: Reflect and journal about pros and cons and make a plan.

Monthly: Review your plan.

Best piece of advice you've ever received: The best advice I received is that.. Failure is inevitable. Do not quit.
Links to Connect With Drew
Twitter: @MrDrewColeman

Instagram: @MrDrewColeman
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33min
February 29, 2020BONUS - Live from IDEAcon 2020 w/Natalie Perry and Carrie Jordan
We went to IDEA Con 2020 in Schaumburg, Illinois this week, so we decided to snag a couple live recordings with a couple awesome educators. Enjoy!

To connect with Natalie Perry:
Twitter: @NataliePerry3
To connect with Carrie Joran
Twitter: @Mrs_Jordan623
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18min
February 27, 2020150: STEAMing up the classroom - Tori Cameron chats with us about learning how to fail, surrounding yourself with positive people, and the power of saying yes.
STEAM teacher, podcaster, and author, Tori Cameron, chats with us about learning how to fail, surrounding yourself with positive people, and the power of saying yes.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/toricameron
Episode Highlights
3:20 - Highlighting D. Valerie Camille Jones.

7:21 - Previewing the episode with Tori Cameron.

9:58 - Tori introduces herself.

12:05 - Talking about Tori's podcast, "STEAM Up the Classroom."

14:30 - Talking about how Tori started working with a school in Somalia.

16:35 - Tori's failure: I’d love to chat about lessons that fail and how I teach my students that failure is ok. A huge part of STEAM is failing, fixing and trying again. We don’t even have erasers in the STEAM lab!

19:57 - What's keeping Tori excited about education right now: STEAM lab- steam family event. I’m excited more schools and programs are integrating STEAM.

22:26 - Tori's advice for teachers: Surround yourself with people are positive. It’s not always easy. Give yourself some grace.

24:16 - Talking about Tori's book, and how YOU can win a FREE COPY.

27:14 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.

31:08 - How to connect with Tori.
Tori's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: Flipgrid

Book: All Harry Potter.

Who to Follow on Social Media:
Jenna Mercury @science4usSays

Erika Sandstrom @greenscreengal

Mandi Figlioli @mrsfigmakes

YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Erika Sandstrom

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Greeting students everyday. Checking in on colleagues. Reaching out to PLN on Twitter.

Best piece of advice you've ever received: Say yes and put yourself out there.
Links to Connect With Tori
Website: steamuptheclassroom.com

Twitter: @steamuptheclsrm

Facebook Page: STEAM Up the Classroom

Instagram: @steamuptheclassroom

Podcast:
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34min

FAQs about Teach Better Talk:

How many episodes does Teach Better Talk have?

The podcast currently has 1,085 episodes available.