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Teach Better Talk episodes
- 120: #TeachBetter19 Recap - Jeff and Rae reflect on the first ever Teach Better Conference
We reflect on the first ever Teach Better Conference. We discuss our favorite moments, give some shoutouts, and let you in on a few secrets for 2020.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/teachbetter19
Episode Highlights- 0:55 - Tweet @teachbetterteam using #TeachBetter19 and let us know: How long did it take you to recover from the conference?
- 3:08 - Shoutout to Becky Schnekser (@schnekser) for taking Rae to the airport...and being awesome.
- Check out Becky's episode of Teach Better Talk!
- 4:01 - Shoutout to CJ Reynolds
- Twitter
- Instagram
- YouTube
- 4:50 - Reflecting on the first ever Teach Better Conference
- 6:59 - Shoutout to Kristen Nan (@nankr1120) for the awesome Voxer message to our team before the conference.
- 8:30 - Shoutout to Alex Oris (@mrORIStech), Chad Stebbins (@mr_stebbins), and Brianna Shaner (@brianna_shaner).
- 9:27 - Something about love languages.
- 12:03 - Shoutout to Kevin Butler
- Instagram
- Twitter
- 13:29 - Talking about the things that made the experience for our presenters special at the conference.
- 14:56 - Why we labeled everyone as a "featured speaker."
- 22:10 - Discussing our focus for creating an experience for attendees.
- 28:36 - Talking about this picture
- 29:46 - We give you some "secret" insight about 2020.
- 31:43 - Rae's favorite moments from #TeachBetter19.
- Sharing a video of her students.
- Receiving a challenge coin from Bradford Hubbard.
- Listen to Bradford on episode 75 of Teach Better Talk!
- 35:50 - Jeff's favorite moments from #TeachBetter19.
- The story of his brother, Mark.
- Standing back with Chad..."how did we do this?"
- 38:55 - What's the mission?
- 40:35 - What would you change for #TeachBetter20?
Links to Connect With Rae and Jeff- Twitter: @RaeHughart @JeffGargas
- Instagram: @RaeHughart @_JeffGargas
49 min - 119: Connected, reflective, and unrelenting. - Bryon Carpenter shares why you need to connect with others outside your space, how to always be reflective, and why every obstacles is an opportunity wai
11 year veteran teacher, Bryon Carpenter, chats with is about being unrelenting, connecting with others, and making it your own.
Bryon shares why you need to connect with others outside your space, how to always be reflective, and why every obstacles is an opportunity waiting to happen.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/bryoncarpenter
Episode Highlights- 2:03 - 3 things you can do right now to be better at self care:
- Just move.
- Take an intentional moment for yourself.
- Take small steps to eat healthier
- Give yourself permission to take care of yourself. (yes, we said 3, but gave you 4.)
- 8:06 - Previewing the episode with Bryon Carpenter.
- 10:59 - Bryon introduces himself.
- 13:21 - Bryon shares some of the challenges of his unique blended learning environment.
- 16:43 - Bryon's failure: As a research scientist, completely failing at a crucial (and expensive) project.
- 21:49 - Bryon's success: Mother's Day project, and the response.
- 27:37 - What's got Bryon excited about education: Making connections outside my educational space.
- 32:17 - Bryon's advice that teachers can take and put in place right now: Get connected more than you are.
- 33:40 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 36:46 - How to connect with Bryon
Bryon's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: Adobe Spark and Google Classroom
- Book: "Teach Better"
- Who to Follow on Instagram:
- Tim Cavey (@TeachersOnFire)
- Sarah Johnson (@SarahSajohnson)
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Global Community Foundation Learning
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: #freshairatfive. For more details about #freshairatfive, check out Bryon's blogpost on www.bryoncarpenter.com
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: “Do an honest days work and you’ll have no regrets.”
Links to Connect With Bryon- Website: bryoncarpenter.com
- Twitter: @bryoncar
39 min - 118: Listen. Reflect. Personalize. - Charles Randolph and Steve Jones chat with us about listening to your students, putting your ego aside, and personalizing learning for everyone.
ISTE STEM Co-Chairs, Charles Randolph and Steven Jones, chat with us about listening to your students, putting your ego aside, and personalizing learning for everyone.
We talk about connecting content to real world solutions, exploring artificial intelligence, and the rise of esports.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/charlesrandolph-stevenjones
Episode Highlights- 0:35 - Shoutout to Marcela for Rae's descriptive word for Jeff!
- 1:22 - Chatting about being connected virtually.
- 4:49 - Previewing the episode with Charles Randolph and Steven Jones
- 7:55 - Charles and Steven introduce themselves.
- 9:49 - Charles and Steven share how they got connected.
- 12:05 -
- Charles' failure: Not being able to work with all his teachers on PD.
- Steven's failure: Creating his own curriculum, taking feedback, and having to adjust.
- 12:54 -
- Steven's success: Implementing his STEM program.
- Charles' success: Deploying personalized devices to his entire district.
- 20:48 - What's got you excited about education right now:
- Steven: ISTE STEM programs and the opportunities they're providing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and using 3-D printing.
- Charles: Working with ISTE STEM and driving diversity in STEM and STEAM. Loving AR (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality), and drones.
- 26:25 - Jeff rudely interrupts Rae to rant about esports.
- 29:45 - Charles and Steven's advice for new teachers who want to be progressive:
- Charles: Research and talk to different educators. Go out to different schools and talk to people.
- Steven: Observe others. Don't get discouraged when things get difficult.
- 33:38 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 35:53 - How to connect with Charles and Steven.
38 min - 117: ASPIRE To Lead - Joshua Stamper chats with us about relationships, passion projects, and going further to be a leader.
Assistant Principal, and host of the ASPIRE Leadership Podcast, Joshua Stamper, chats with us about relationships, passion projects, and going further to be a leader.
Joshua talks about changing the structure of education, looking at what you're doing to affect your district, and why we cannot be afraid to ask questions.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/joshuastamper
Episode Highlights- 4:23 - What id you cannot make it to the Teach Better Conference?
- 8:30 - Previewing the episode with Joshua Stamper.
- 11:17 - Joshua introduces himself.
- 11:50 - Joshua's failure: Proving to his district that he could go beyond his subject matter and be a leader.
- 15:51 - Joshua's success: Creating a program for peer groups and partnering with PTA members and community members.
- 18:38 - Joshua shares what he'll be speaking on at the Teach Better Conference.
- 20:43 - What's got Joshua excited about education right now: Technology.
- Joshua mentions Chad's episode of the ASPIRE Podcast. Listen here!
- 23:44 - Joshua's advice for new teachers: Don't be afraid to ask questions.
- 26:26 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 30:25 - How to connect with Joshua.
Joshua's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: Calendly
- Book: "The Coach Adventure" by Amy Illingworth
- Who to Follow on Twitter:
- Evan Robb (@ERobbPrincipal)
- Sarah Johnson (@SarahSajohnson)
- Nathan Maynard (@NmaynardEdu / Brad Weistein (@WeinsteinEdu)
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Todd Nesloney and Rick Wormeli
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Everyone needs to create. Everyone needs a passion project.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "In relationships, love is a choice." - Joshua's mom.
Links to Connect With Joshua- Website: www.joshstamper.com
- Twitter: @joshua__Stamper
- Facebook Page: @AspirePodcast
33 min - 116: The Future Is Now - James DiDonato chats with us about preparing students for the future, connecting with your community, and being an educational geek.
Superintendent, James DiDonato, chats with us about preparing students for the future, connecting with your community, and being an educational geek.
James talks about keeping our passion and excitement for learning, bringing students into the real world right now, and why you need to just keep at it with kids until you help them get there.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jamesdidonato
Episode Highlights- 2:48 - We talk about our weekends
- Did you know Jeff DJ's weddings and is ordained?
- Rae worked with a group of teachers going through our FREE Teach Better Book Study.
- Want to get involved? Connect with the AMAZINg Katie Norton (@MrsNortonKinder) or head over to our Facebook Page to catch our live book study sessions.
- 9:45 - Previewing the episode with James DiDonato.
- 13:37 - James introduces himself
- 17:10 - James' failure: Failing to get a principal's position.
- 20:35 - James' success: When he was a multiple disabilities teacher. Building the program up. Working with kids and getting them to succeed in reading.
- 23:08 - What's got James excited about education right now: Bringing the school and the community together.
- 26:49 - James' advice for new teachers: Keep learning. Keep growing.
- 29:27 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 33:05 - How to connect with James.
James's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: Anything Google
- Book: "Learning from Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Successz" by Harvey Alvy and Pam Robbins.
- Who to Follow on Twitter:
- @jamesedidonato, @mthollyschool
- @teacherfit19
- @ohhowhealthy
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Go search for things.
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Prayer, Learning, Healthy habits.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: You can't make people happy.
Links to Connect With James- Twitter: @jamesedidonato
35 min - 115: Belief formation on steroids. - Michael Rousell chats with us about how we can use surprise to change the way our students think about education and themselves.
Teacher, psychologist, and author, Michael Rousell, chats with us about how we can use surprise to change the way our students think about education and themselves.
Michael delves into the science of surprise, shares a story of how he became "the master of the pause," and talks about hypnotizing his students.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/michaelrousell
Episode Highlights- 3:36 - Rae asks the most important question about the Teach Better Conference.
- Use code "PodcastTalk" to save $50 on your 2-day registration.
- 5:35 - Jeff talks about how good-looking Adam Welcome is.
- 6:57 - Talking about how the conference is structured and why Rae is so excited.
- 10:21 - Previewing the episode with Mike Rousell
- 12:34 - Mike introduces himself.
- 13:56 - Mike's failure: Receiving a low teacher eval from students, and working too hard and not being himself.
- 18:38 - Mike's success: Starting a class by doing the "Thriller" dance.
- 20:17 - What keeps Mike excited about education: Reaching students like himself.
- 24:10 - Mike delves into the element of surprise and how it works.
- 34:18 - 6 question answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 38:19 - How to connect with Mike.
Mike's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: Blendspace
- Book: "Educated" by Tara Westover
- Who to Follow on Instagram: Daniel Pink (@DanielPink) and Amy Cuddy (@amyjcuddy)
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Teach Better, Science Versus, A Mighty Girl
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily--Find the Funny in your Day. Weekly: exercise, eat well, enjoy life outside the classroom.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: Look after the students who are hardest to reach. They need you the most.
Links to Connect With Mike- Website: michaelrousell.com
- Twitter: @rousellm
- Facebook Page: michael.a.rousell
- Book: "The Power of Surprise" (coming soon)
41 min - AUDIO BLOG - Waiting to Have "Those Conversations" Is Hurting Students.
This is an audio version of the blog post, "Waiting to Have Those Conversations is Hurting Students" Written by Rae Hughart (@RaeHughart). Read by Jeff Gargas (@jeffgargas). Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/waiting-to-have-those-conversations-is-hurting-students.
In This Post- The importance of conversations about our students' futures.
- Helping our classrooms become avenues for discovering passion & practical uses for it!
- Using your content to help students find their futures.
6 min - 114: Be unapologetically you. - Becky Schnekser chats with us about teaching science the way it is meant to be taught, have phalange wars with her students, and being unapologetically you.
Educator and explorer, Becky Schnekser, chats with us about teaching science the way it is meant to be taught, have phalange wars with her students, and being unapologetically you.
Becky shares why you need to get connected, the fact that she has probably internet stalked you, and how we're going to change the world through the power of education.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/beckyschnekser
Episode Highlights- 3:05 - Talking about keeping our energy and positivity up during the tougher times of the school year, and the support resources in place for you. Including our private facebook group.
- 7:51 - Previewing the episode with Becky Schnekser
- 12:27 - Becky introduces herself.
- 14:54 - Becky's failure: Postcard exchange with students around the U.S. It flopped. Flipped it to an expedition experience in her classroom.
- 20:02 - Becky's success: Thumb war with student.
- 28:44 - Becky's advice for teachers to be a part of the change: You have to connect.
- 32:32 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 39:00 - How to connect with Becky.
Becky's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: Twitter
- Book: "Teach Better" by the Teach Better Team
- Who to Follow on Instagram:
- Elijah Carbajal @carbaeli (elementary education)
- John Mead @evo_explorer (science)
- Andres Ruzo @georuzo (explorer)
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: ArtHub for Kids
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily, weekly, or monthly positive communication home--choose the time frame that works for you and do it!
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: Be unapologetically you
Links to Connect With Becky- Website: www.expeditionschnekser.com
- Twitter: @schnekser
- Facebook Page: Becky.Schnekser
- Instagram: @schnekser
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4TpX6oPM3jbqrW3zJpXEA
42 min - 113: You are enough. - Angela Maiers chats with us about changing the world, chasing big dreams, and understanding that you are enough.
Angela Maiers chats with us about changing the world, chasing big dreams, and understanding that you are enough.
Angela shares how we can have an impact even if we aren't perfect, the power of daily affirmations, and why the same thing has kept her excited for 32 years.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/angelamaiers
Episode Highlights- 4:10 - Shoutout to our good friends at IDEA (www.ideaillinois.org)
- Come see Jeff and Rae at IDEA Con in February, 2020!
- 5:51 - Previewing the episode with Angela Maiers.
- 8:46 - Angela introduces herself.
- 11:20 - Angela's failure: Waiting for others to define the conversation.
- 15:50 - Angela's success: Joining Seth Godin's "The Domino Team."
- 21:00 - What's keeping Angela excited about education right now: It's been the same for 32 years.
- 28:24 - Angela's advice for new teachers: You are enough.
- 31:59 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 38:05 - How to connect with Angela.
- 42:23 - Angela gives us all a FREE course!
Angela's Recommendations- EdTech Tool: Zoom
- Book: "Linchpin" by Seth Godin
- Who to Follow on Twitter or Instagram: People outside your network--will talk about why! Anyone who inspires you can push your thinking can offer different perspectives. People who do that for me:
- @GaryVee Gary V
- @ariannahuff Arianna Huffington
- @ThisIsSethsBlog Seth Godin
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Again--I suggest in addition to following people in your network--step outside.
- vlogBrothers
- Journey of Purpose
- Big Inspired
- School of Life
- TedTalks
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily affirmations. Every day teachers need to affirm that THEY MATTER--not just their kids but WE MATTER. Worthiness is a daily practice!
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: Stand for something.
42 min - AUDIO BLOG - 5 Characteristics of Strong School LeadersThis is an audio version of the blog post, "5 Characteristics of Strong School Leaders" Written by Chad Ostrowski (@ChadOstrowski). Read by Jeff Gargas (@jeffgargas). Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/5-characteristics-of-strong-school-leaders.In This Post:The 5 qualities successful most school leaders have.Ideas on how to become a more successful leader in your school - no matter your position!6 min
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