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- AUDIO BLOG - Using Conferences for Grading Students
This is an audio version of the blog post, "Using Conferences for Grading Students" Written by Katelynn Giordano (@kngiordano). Read by Rae Hughart (@raehughart). Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/using-conferences-for-grading-students/.
In This Post- The struggle of quantifying mastery with a letter or percent.
- Grading conferences as a solution to this struggle!
- Steps to set up grading conferences in your classroom & communicate about them to stakeholders.
- Feedback from students on grading conferences.
9 min - 142: Just one teacher - Stephanie Edmonds chats with us about taking the power back as teachers, disrupting the way we think about education, and what it takes to make real change.
Global History Teacher, Stephanie Edmonds, chats with us about taking the power back as teachers, disrupting the way we think about education, and what it takes to make real change.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/stephanieedmonds
Episode Highlights- 0:45 - Chatting about social media.
- 10:47 - Previewing the episode with Stephanie Edmonds.
- 13:17 - Stephanie introduces herself
- 14:38 - Stephanie chats about her YouTube Channel: Class Disruption
- 18:15 - Stephanie's failure: Lack of planning for her student club showcase.
- 20:35 - Stephanie's success: Starting the school's first student government.
- 22:30 - What's keeping Stephanie excited about education right now: Connecting with my earlier experiences and making sure kids get what they need to get out of education.
- 24:10 - Stephanie's advice for teachers: Figure out what it takes to take care of you.
- 26:00 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 29:16 - Stephanie shares how to get yourself started on YouTube.
- 31:24 - How to connect with Stephanie.
Stephanie's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: Google Drive and Google Classroom
- Book: "Tell Me So I Can Hear You" by Eleanor Drago-Severson and Jessica Blum-DeStefano. "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi. "Talking to Strangers" by Malcom Gladwell.
- Who to Follow on Instagram:
- Jimmy casas @casas_jimmy
- Kareem Farah (founder of modern Classroom) @kareemfarah23
- Elizabeth Merce @emercedlearning
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Kwame Sarfo-Mensa IDTALK4ED. Gary Vaynerchuck
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Meditate, workout, and eat well - everyday.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Give everyone the benefit of the doubt that they are operating at the best of their ability." Stephanie's high school teacher Mr. Jaffee.
Links to Connect With Stephanie- Twitter: @classdisrupti0n
42 min - 141: Be Yourself - Mark Heller chats with us about changing the attitude in your school, building strong relationships, and the power of just being yourself.
Middle School Principal, Mark Heller, chats with us about changing the attitude in your school, building strong relationships, and the power of just being yourself.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/markhellerEpisode Highlights- 2:17 - Talking about Rae's new "Retakes" course over at www.teachbetteracademy.com.
- 5:27 - Previewing the episode with Mark Heller.
- 8:31 - Mark introduces himself.
- 10:12 - Mark's failure: Sitting in an expulsion hearing with kids on the last day of school last year.
- 12:27 - Mark's success: Changing the attitude at his school.
- 15:11 - What's keeping Mark excited about education right now: The value and importance of building strong relationships.
- 16:50 - Mark's advice for teachers: Every day is not going to be perfect. Every class isn't going to be perfect.
- 18:50 - Mark tells us about all the roles he's had in his building.
- 20:15 - What Mark wants teachers to know about administrators: We all care about everyone. We're all in this together.
- 26:00 - Rae can't handle the idea of drinking so much water.
- 22:52 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 31:27 - How to connect with Mark.
Mark's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: Google Calendar. The Full Focus Planner by Michael Hyatt.
- Book: "Hacking Assessment" by Starr Sackstein and "Alone On The Wall" by Alex Honnold.
- Who to Follow on Instagram: IG: @monicagentaed, IG: @teachcreatemotivate, Twitter: @TeacherFit19
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.CommonSenseMedia.org
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:
- Daily: Drink half your body weight in ounces of water.
- Weekly: Reflect and plan.
- Take care of yourself.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Don't have any expectations of others, that you have not communicated to them."
Links to Connect With Mark- Website: www.aimsnetwork.org
- Twitter: @mheller2115 @AIMSnetwork
34 min - AUDIO BLOG - 4 Ways to Engage Students With Your Community
This is an audio version of the blog post, "4 Ways to Engage Students With Your Community" Written by Rae Hughart (@RaeHughart). Read by Rae Hughart (@raehughart). Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/4-ways-to-engage-students-with-your-community.
6 min - 140: The Secret is in the Clichés - Aaron Else chats with us about being an optimist, focusing on giving students what they need to grow, and why the secret to life is in the clichés.
Elementary School Principal, Aaron Else, chats with us about being an optimist, focusing on giving students what they need to grow, and why the secret to life is in the clichés.
Aaron shares how their school is focused on a culture of taking risks and doing what's right for kids, the power of asking questions, and why you should love Mondays.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/aaronelse
Episode Highlights- 1:22 - Chatting about some of the great conferences we're headed to soon.
- 6:34 - Previewing the episode with Aaron Else.
- 10:13 - Aaron introduces himself.
- 11:46 - Aaron's failure: Thinking he knew it all.
- 14:36 - Aaron's success: Building a culture of taking risk.
- 16:32 - Talking more about the House System in Aaron's school.
- 19:30 - What's keeping Aaron excited about education right now: Where education is heading.
- 22:00 - Aaron's advice for teachers: Don't be "23 year old me." Ask questions.
- 25:40 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 28:19 - How to connect with Aaron
Guest's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: Twitter
- Book: "Call Sign Chaos" by General Mattis.
- Who to Follow on Instagram:
- Trevor Ragan (@learner_lab)
- Martina Wagner (@martinawagnerEL)
- Jon-Eric Ziaer (@zlearnmore)
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Journaling. Reflection is key to learning. Stop. Reflect. Journal. Reflect some more.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: “The secret to life is in the cliches.” - Aaron's Mom.
Links to Connect With Our Guest- Twitter: @PrincipalElse
31 min - 139: Scan For The Good. - Suzanne Dailey chats with us about patience, perspective, and finding that one small thing you can do today to be better, happier, and more positive.
Instructional coach, Suzanne Dailey, chats with us about patience, perspective, and finding that one small thing you can do today to be better, happier, and more positive.
Suzanne shares her vision for "Teach Happier," how we need to scan for the good, and why she has the best job in the world.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/suzannedailey
Episode Highlights- 1:47 - Chatting about Suzanne Dailey's new "Teach Happier" series.
- 3:05 - Celebrating some of our awesome guest bloggers.
- Kendall Lawson
- Matthew Joseph
- Jacqueline Goodburn
- Jeremy Rinkel
- Brian Faulkner
- Whitney Choate
- Jorge Valenzuela
- Karen Evans
- Aubrey Jones
- 7:24 - Previewing the episode with Suzanne Dailey.
- 10:27 - Suzanne introduces herself.
- 12:28 - Suzanne's failure: Moving to a standards-based reporting. Part of leadership team. Rollout not as thoughtfully planned out. Did not anticipate push back and logistical problems.
- 15:04 - Suzanne's success: Developing "QUEST."
- For more information on Suzanne's school's QUEST Program, visit: CBSD.org/quest
- 17:33 - What's keeping Suzanne excited about education right now: The shift to emotional wellness of students, and of teachers.
- 18:52 - Talking about teacher emotional wellness, and Suzanne's vision for her "Teach Happier" series at www.teachbetter.com.
- 20:38 - Suzanne's advice for teachers: Quiet the noise.
- 25:27 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 28:30 - How to connect with Suzanne.
Suzanne's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: Digital Inking
- Book: "UnSelfie" by Dr. Michele Borba
- Who to Follow on Instagram: @Teacher2Teacher and @BehaviorFlip
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Brene Brown's "Daring Classrooms."
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily gratitude. Compliment someone every day. Every month, use your gift outside your comfort zone.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "The secret to life is surround yourself with good people." - Suzanne's parents.</
31 min - AUDIO BLOG - Adjust Your Leans - Student Behavior is Information
This is an audio version of the blog post, "Adjust Your Leans - Student Behavior is Information." Written by Jacqueline Goodburn (@PDwithJG). Read by Rae Hughart (@raehughart). Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/adjust-your-lens-student-behavior-is-information.
In This Post:- The importance of removing your personal feelings from student behavior issues.
- Behavior is information, use it to help provide a better learning experience!
- Ways to adjust your thinking to better meet the needs of your students and colleagues.
6 min - 138: Let It Go. - Jana Zipfel chats with us about taking time to focus on relationships, the importance of self-care, and why you shouldn't try to do everything.
19 year teaching veteran, Jana Zipfel chats with us about taking time to focus on relationships, the importance of self-care, and why you shouldn't try to do everything.
Jana shares how she's implemented student led conferences, how it takes time to figure things out, and why we need to learn to let it go.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/janazipfel
Episode Highlights- 1:37 - Rae talks about Seesaw, and how she uses it in her classroom.
- 5:37 - Previewing the episode with Jana Zipfel.
- 8:19 - Jana introduces herself.
- 10:18 - Jana's failure: Early years of her career. Not taking the time to build relationships.
- 12:55 - Jana's success: Student led conferences.
- 16:12 - What's keeping Jana excited about education right now: Working toward her admin certification.
- 18:00 - Jana's advice for teachers: Do not try to do everything.
- Jeff mentions the "5 Minute Journal" app he uses.
- Get it for Apple iOS
- Get it for Android
- 22:20 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 24:52 - How to connect with Jana.
Jana's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: Seesaw
- Book: "Fully Charged Systems" - PJ Caposey
- Who to Follow on Instagram: PJ Caposey, Maria Papiez, Joe Sweeny
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Kid President, Ryan and Craig Storytime
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Self care - make some kind of daily routine
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: “Let it Go”
Links to Connect With Jana- Twitter: @JanaMrszipfel
- Instagram: @firstgradecoolcats
27 min - 137: Think of teaching like a taco. - Kate MacFarlane chats with us about building relationships, connecting with others, and why we should think of teaching like a taco.
18 year veteran teacher, Kate MacFarlane, chats with us about building relationships, connecting with others, and why we should think of teaching like a taco.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/katemacfarlane
Episode Highlights- 0:46 - Chatting about our friend, Jorge Valenzuela's new book, "Rev Up Robotics." Follow Jorge @jorgedoespbl.
- 6:39 - Previewing the episode with Kate MacFarlane (@PrimarilyKate)
- 9:24 - Kate introduces herself.
- 12:00 - Kate's failure: Attempting to implement an idea to help with a divisive environment, and making it worse.
- 16:11 - Kate's success: Teaching 2nd graders that were struggling. Setting up co-teaching and seeing success in students.
- 18:04 - What's keeping Kate excited about education right now: Connecting with other educators.
- 20:31 - Kate's advice to teachers: Think of teaching like a taco.
- 22:39 - Chatting about Teachers Pay Teachers. Kate recommend's Kayse Morris's course.
- 24:35 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 26:16 - How to connect with Kate.
Kate's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: FlipGrid
- Book: "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill.
- Who to Follow on Instagram: eddiebcomedy
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: classroomscreen.com
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Gratitude journal.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: This too, shall pass.
Links to Connect With Kate- Website: primarilykate.com
- Facebook Page: Primarily Teaching
- Instagram: @PrimarilyKate
29 min - AUDIO BLOG - Supporting Student Productive Struggle
This is an audio version of the blog post, "Supporting Student Productive Struggle" Written by Dr. Matthew Joseph (@MatthewXJoseph). Read by Rae Hughart (@raehughart). Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/supporting-student-productive-struggle
In This Post:- The definition of student productive struggle.
- Why productive struggle is important for students.
- Ways to promote productive struggle in your classroom, from planning to implementation.
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