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  • How We’re Preparing to Teach When 30 Different Students Need 30 Different Classrooms

    Call it what you want, learning loss, learning gap, student learning gone fishing; forward-looking educators are already preparing to deal with it. In this episode, we preview a model for hyper-differentiating instruction that may be just the lifesaver we’ll all need next school term.

    Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @flip4students @MrHabegger @jonHarper70bd @jonbergmann @bamradionetwork

    Dr. Cara Johnson authored the book An Insanely Simple Guide: Flipped Mastery Learning to share the Flipped-Mastery Learning model she used in her Biology and Anatomy classes. Dr. Johnson currently works as an Instructional Specialist for Allen Independence School district and is a triathlete, marathon runner, a wife and a mom to two beautiful kids, Austin and Ellie. Jake Habegger is an 8th grade US History Teacher in Franklin, Tennessee. His goal in education is to invigorate student learning by meeting them where they are through the use of technology.

    14 min
  • When You Feel You Should Be Doing More to Reach Your Students, Remember This…

    Let’s face it, many of us are overachievers who want to be excellent teachers. So why do we sometimes feel like we’re not doing enough? Join us as we discuss how we can become more energized and secure in the knowledge that we are doing our personal best.

    Follow on Twitter: @jonbergmann @burnedinteacher @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd

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    Michele S. Gorman is the founder and principal of the Richland School of Academic Arts School which she started in 2010. Michele believes in a rigorous disciplined school that integrates the arts into the curriculum making sure all children have the opportunity to receive an education filled with beauty taught by loving educators. Amber Harper is an educator, author, speaker, podcaster, and Teacher Burnout Coach. She’s the founder of www.burnedinteacher.com, author of Hacking Teacher Burnout, host of The Burned-In Teacher Podcast and is dedicated to empowering burned-out teachers to believe that they deserve and can achieve a happier and more fulfilled career and life with her 8-step BURNED-IN process. Scott Will has been in education 21 years, the past 11 in high school and district administration. He is currently in his 5th year as the high school principal at Mount Vernon. Scott is passionate about student growth and development and providing opportunities for all students. Scott holds a Bachelors in History, Masters in Education as well as principal and superintendent licensures.

    13 min
  • Bouncing Back When Teaching to a Screen Reaches a Tipping Point

    In this episode, we look at why pandemic learning and typical teaching burnout are very different. More importantly, what are we doing about it?

    Follow on Twitter: @jonbergmann @burnedinteacher @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd

    Michele S. Gorman is the founder and principal of the Richland School of Academic Arts School which she started in 2010. Michele believes in a rigorous disciplined school that integrates the arts into the curriculum making sure all children have the opportunity to receive an education filled with beauty taught by loving educators. Amber Harper is an educator, author, speaker, podcaster, and Teacher Burnout Coach. She’s the founder of www.burnedinteacher.com, author of Hacking Teacher Burnout, host of The Burned-In Teacher Podcast and is dedicated to empowering burned-out teachers to believe that they deserve and can achieve a happier and more fulfilled career and life with her 8-step BURNED-IN process. Scott Will has been in education 21 years, the past 11 in high school and district administration. He is currently in his 5th year as the high school principal at Mount Vernon. Scott is passionate about student growth and development and providing opportunities for all students. Scott holds a Bachelors in History, Masters in Education as well as principal and superintendent licensures.

    13 min
  • What’s Working, What’s Working Better, What’s Working Best in Remote Teaching

    We are hearing from educators around the world who are teaching remotely with Flipped Learning. Many have recently been introduced to flipped instruction and are doing well under the circumstances. Others are struggling.  Join us as we talk about what's working, what's working better, and what's working best.

    Follow on Twitter: @flippingwithjoy @crbuitrago @ideasforteacher @MrHabegger @jonHarper70bd @jonbergmann @bamradionetwork

    Carolina R. Buitrago has been an English as a Foreign Language Teacher for over 18 years in Bogotá, Colombia. She has worked extensively in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT) as a teacher trainer, teacher and researcher. Carolina currently works as a full-time professor at Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana -ÚNICA. She has been flipping her classes since 2014 and she has flipped graduate, undergraduate, online, blended and face-to-face courses. Joy McCourt teaches high school chemistry, physics, and mathematics in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she lives with her husband and two sons. Her interests include helping to moderate #flipclasschat every Monday on Twitter and training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Jake Habegger is an 8th grade US History Teacher in Franklin, Tennessee. His goal in education is to invigorate student learning by meeting them where they are through the use of technology.

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  • The Mega Teaching Challenge of 2020: How We’re Keeping Students Engaged Remotely

    Engaging students remotely is the massive teaching challenge of 2020. Today we talk about the strategies we’re using and what’s working best.

    Follow on Twitter: @flippingwithjoy @ideasforteacher @peter_santoro @jonHarper70bd

    Yessica Barreda is an Advanced Placement Psychology teacher in Miami, FL. She is certified in Social Sciences grades 6-12, Exceptional Student Education, and English as a Second Language. Yessica is an active volunteer with Boy Scouts of America and a sponsor of Psi Alpha – a psychology honor society. She is passionate about making learning equitable, engaging, and memorable. In her 10 Years as a teacher, Yessica has led Parent Academy workshops to give parents the tools necessary to support their child’s learning. Peter Santoro has been teaching high school mathematics for 12 years. In addition to two sections of Introductory Calculus, Peter also teaches one section of Geometry and two sections of Mathematics Research Honors. In addition, he is the coach of the Garden City High School Math Team (Mathletes). Joy McCourt teaches high school chemistry, physics, and mathematics in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she lives with her husband and two sons. Her interests include helping to moderate #flipclasschat every Monday on Twitter and training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

    0 min
  • Help! Many Students Are Not Turning In Their Work: What Can I Do?

    Increasingly, teachers report that students in remote learning are not turning in their work. Join us as we unpack the assignment completion gap and what can we do about it.

    Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @KtBkr4 @MrRKhusky @MrHabegger @jonHarper70bd @jonbergmann @bamradionetwork

    Kate Baker, M.Ed and MAIT, is the Senior Community Engagement Manager at Edmodo, a veteran high school English teacher with 20+ years classroom experience, board member of the Flipped Learning Network, & contributing author of Flipping 2.0: Practical Strategies for Flipping Your Classroom. Passionate about evolving authentic learning into digital formats, Kate leads by example and shares her expertise with the global Edmodo Community and on Twitter..Richard Kline is in his 30th year of teaching and former teacher of Dan Jones and a graduate of Ashland University in Elementary Education 1-8, Ashland University's Master's Program in Educational Administration. Jake Habegger is an 8th grade US History Teacher in Franklin, Tennessee. His goal in education is to invigorate student learning by meeting them where they are through the use of technology.

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  • The Elephant in the Remote Classroom: Adapting to Grading in the New Normal-ish

    Grading is always a challenge, but teachers are reporting that hybrid and remote teaching are adding a new level of stress and angst to the process. Join us as a panel of teachers share what they are doing to make the new grading demands more manageable.

    Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @martharamirezco @DrBioTom @jonHarper70bd @jonbergmann @bamradionetwork

    Martha Ramirez has worked in the education field for more than 16 years. Her experience includes being a school teacher, a department head, a higher education educator, an academic consultant, and a researcher. She is an English professor in the Department of Languages and Sociocultural Studies at Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia and works in various Flipped Learning international projects. Jon Bergmann is one of the pioneers of the Flipped Classroom Movement. He is leading the worldwide adoption of Flipped Learning through the Flipped Learning Global Initiative (FLGI) flglobal.org. He is the author of 12 books, including the bestselling book: Flip Your Classroom, translated into 13 languages. After spending seven years as a consultant, he has returned to his passion of reaching every student every day. Besides his work with Flipped Learning Global, he teaches full-time high school science in a suburban Houston Texas high school. Dr. Thomas Mennella has been an instructor in higher education for over ten years. Starting as a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, and then moving on to an Assistant Professorship at Delaware State University (DSU), Tom is now an Associate Professor at Bay Path University, a private liberal arts institution in western Massachusetts. Dan Jones earned a BS in Middle Grades Education from Ashland University and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from American College of Education. Dan is an FLGI Master Teacher whose professional interests include e-learning and technology, as well as Project-Based Learning.

    0 min
  • Flipping Physical Education Onsite and Online

    Teaching remotely poses unique challenges for some subjects, namely, art, music, dance, drama, and physical education. In this episode, we look at using Flipped Learning to teach physical education online.

    Follow on Twitter: @jonbergmann @ideasforteacher @oveost @bamradionetwork

    Ove Østerlie is an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, where he teaches, and researches on, the subject of physical education. With 12 years of experience in primary and secondary education in both physical education and sports in Norway and Spain, he has gained a wide experience and expertise in many aspects of the subject ranging from specific activities to subject didactic areas. His research is focused on the implementation of digital tools in physical education, and research on students with concentration difficulties.

    0 min
  • Relationships, Flipped Learning, and Why Are There No Brown Kids in My Class?

    In this episode, we drift from the nuts and bolts of Flipped Learning to focus on the current social issues that are impacting our relationships with students in flipped classrooms around the world.

    Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @jonbergmann

    #edchat #edtech #flipclass #teachers

    Shayla Logan is a 3rd-grade generalist teacher in Mansfield, Ohio. Her goal in education is to reach the whole child, inspiring students to become life long learners and the best version of themselves. Amy Lawson-Allred is in her 23rd year in education. She’s spent a career teaching social studies and language arts to highly diverse students in the public, private, and public charter schools. American history textbooks have been focused largely through the eyes of a homogenous caucasian point of view. Amy uses music, art, experiential learning, and technology to weave the storylines of historically-marginalized populations into a more complete and vibrant tapestry. Her work has received accolades from peers and families throughout her school community and beyond.

    0 min
  • My First Attempt at a Candid Conversation About Race

    In countries around the world, the George Floyd murder has diverted our attention from Flipped Learning to race and injustice. That said, if the key to good teaching is relationships, it’s clear that there is some collective relationship homework we need to do that is long overdue. Join me for my first candid conversation about race.

    Follow on Twitter:

    @jamesdavismusik @jonbergmann @ @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @Teachonamission@jonHarper70bd

    #edchat #flipclass #teachers

    James & Joi Davis both are a gift to this generation with a passion for young people and the development of strong families. Professionally, James operates as a Qualified Mental Health Specialist in social services, family counseling and psychiatric and behavioral services. Professionally, Joi is a woman who wears many hats as an event planner, and first generational diversity coach for college students and Christian youth organizations. Musically, they both our inspiring vocalist and songwriters performing on multiple stages around the United States and heard on ITunes. In the pastoral office, they have served 8 years assisting with senior pastors in Mansfield and Columbus, Ohio. Currently serving in Columbus, Ohio at Rebirth Worship Center under the leadership of Darren Thomas. James & Joi Davis have been married for 15 years and are the proud parents of 2 anointed leaders in the making, Makaila Joi and James Emanuel, II, and one new precious baby girl only 4 months old AriElla Love.

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Where we explore the wide world of effective teaching strategies made possible when we stop teaching from the front of the room. This podcast shares practical teaching practices, and new approaches to…