10 Things to Ditch in Education (and what to do instead)

Date: Saturday April 28, 2018Time: 9:00amPT/10:00amMT/11:00amCT/12:00pm ETLocation: Blackboard CollaborateIf you're looking for inspiration coupled with practical tips and great insights, look no further than our fantastic presenter, Matt Miller! I know all of us at one time or another have wished that we could "ditch" some of the things we are expected to do but we're not quite sure what to do instead. In today's presentation Matt is offering us a lifeline with "10 Things to Ditch in [...]

Date: Saturday April 28, 2018
Time: 9:00amPT/10:00amMT/
11:00amCT/12:00pm ET
Location: Blackboard Collaborate





If you're looking for inspiration coupled with practical tips and great insights, look no further than our fantastic presenter, Matt Miller! I know all of us at one time or another have wished that we could "ditch" some of the things we are expected to do but we're not quite sure what to do instead. In today's presentation Matt is offering us a lifeline with "10 Things to Ditch in Education (and What to do Instead)"  Matt is always inspirational, passionate, humorous and filled with emotion about his desire to making learning the best it can be for students everywhere, and we are thrilled to welcome him back on Classroom 2.0 LIVE!

Webinar Description 
The world is changing, and education is changing with it ... very quickly in some ways and very slowly in others. When we aren't getting the results from "what we've always done" anymore, it's time to change. In this webinar, we will talk about several things you might consider "ditching" -- for a lesson, a week or the rest of your career. You'll come away with practical ideas to use in class tomorrow AND some great opportunities and resources. Don't miss it!

Matt Miller is a teacher, blogger and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of the book Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your Classroom and writes at the Ditch That Textbook blog about using technology and creative ideas in teaching. He is a Google Certified Innovator, Bammy! Top to Watch in 2016, and winner of the WTHI-TV Golden Apple Award. Onalytica named him one of the top 10 influencers in educational technology and elearning worldwide.

After trying to do the traditional “teach by the textbook” for a few years, he launched into a textbook-less path where learning activities were often custom-produced for his students as well as infused with technology. He likes the results a lot, and his students do, too.

Matt has presented to thousands of teachers at dozens of workshops on a number of topics related to educational technology, world language instruction and more. He combines a conversational, engaging speaking style with loads of resources, leaving teachers equipped and inspired to move forward.

Blackboard Collaborate( full recording): 
https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/nativeplayback.jnlp?psid=2018-04-28.0919.M.ACE02B5F35AA7E7975F015AAC6F794.vcr&sid=2008350
Tiny URL for Full Recording: https://tinyurl.com/MattMiller-4-28-18
Recording Chat: https://tinyurl.com/MattMillerChatLog-4-28-18
Audio Recording (mp3):
Video Recording (mp4)
Follow-up Reading/Viewing Suggestions:  (links shared by participants during the session have been added to this list and also to the Livebinder)
Livebinder Link: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2351230
(Note: Click on tab for "Matt Miller-Things to Ditch in Education" in the Livebinder).
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Hs3kYum2iswPd4ywAmy66f42YwBZ5H6_4EB1ryPoltQ/edit#slide=id.p (Matt’s presentation slides)
https://twitter.com/jmattmiller (Follow Matt Miller on Twitter)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/ (Ditch That Textbook web site)
https://www.facebook.com/ditchthattextbook (Follow Ditch That Textbook on Facebook)
https://www.youtube.com/user/ditchthattextbook (Ditch That Textbook YouTube channel)
https://twitter.com/hashtag/ditchbook/ (#ditchbook Ditch That Textbook Twitter Chat)
http://googleteachertribe.com/ (The Google Teacher Tribe podcast with Matt Miller and Kasey Bell)
http://anchor.fm/ditch (The Ditch That Textbook podcast)
https://www.amazon.com/Ditch-That-Textbook-Revolutionize-Classroom/dp/0986155403   (Ditch That Textbook on Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Ditch-That-Textbook-Revolutionize-Classroom/dp/0986155403  (Ditch That Homework on Amazon)
https://www.pinterest.com/ditchthattxt/ (Pinterest boards for Ditch That Textbook)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2018/04/20/ditch-those-excuses-helping-our-colleagues-break-barriers-to-change/ (Ditch those Excuses: Helping our Colleagues Break Barriers to Change)
http://ditchsummit.com/ (Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit: Free online conference in December with FREE professional development certificates of completion)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2018/04/09/8-quotes-from-matt-millers-ditch-that-textbook-keynote/ (8 Quotes from Matt Miller’s Ditch That Textbook Keynote at CUE 2018)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2018/03/05/inspiration-is-everywhere-20-creative-teaching-ideas/ (Inspiration is Everywhere! 20 Creative Teaching Ideas)
https://www.inc.com/carmine-gallo/jeff-bezos-bans-powerpoint-in-meetings-his-replacement-is-brilliant.html (Jeff Bezos Bans Powerpoint in Meetings. His Replacement is Brilliant!)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/sketch/ (Matt’s sketchnoting resources)
http://flipgrid.com/ (Flipgrid: Sign up and upgrade to Flipgrid Classroom for FREE for 45 days with Matt’s code: MATTMILLER)
http://pvlegs.com/ (PVLegs: teaching speaking and listening skills for better communication)
http://pvlegs.com/effectiverubrics/ (PVLegs: What are the keys to being an effective communicator?)
http://pvlegs.com/activities/ (PVLegs: Activities and Ideas-tools for improving student communication skills)
http://anchor.fm/ (Anchor: Free podcasting platform)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2018/02/28/why-your-students-need-a-podcast-how-to-do-it-fast-and-free/ (Why your students need a podcast: How to do it fast and free)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2017/11/14/five-questions-to-ask-before-assigning-homework/ (5 questions to ask before assigning homework)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/101 (Get Matt’s free ebook, “101 Practical Ways to Ditch That Textbook” and sign up for his insanely practical and useful newsletters!)
http://retrievalpractice.org (Tons of useful resources for the K-12 world on using cognitive science findings and, more specifically, the practice of retrieval)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2016/10/03/improve-retention-re-teach-less-with-this-learning-technique/ (Improve retention, re-teach less with this learning technique)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2018/04/11/classroom-tech-geekery-not-required/ (Classroom tech: Geekery not required)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2015/02/23/5-reasons-you-should-ditch-your-edtech/ (6 reasons you should ditch your edtech)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2014/08/11/the-reason-im-rethinking-my-digital-classroom/ (The reason I’m rethinking my digital classroom … and it’s the power of paper and pencil!)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2017/03/16/safe-teaching-is-risky-teaching/ (Safe teaching is risky teaching)
Closing Slides:
http://learningrevolution.com  (The Learning Revolution Network created by Steve Hargadon. We now have Host Your Own Webinars again! If you would like to schedule a free public webinar on Blackboard Collaborate sign up on this site.)
http://learningrevolution.com/page/host-your-own-webinar (Host Your Own Webinar
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http://bit.ly/cr20liveitunesu (This link will open iTunes so you can subscribe to our video podcasts.)
https://www.youtube.com/user/Classroom20LIVE (Subscribe to Classroom 2.0 LIVE videos on YouTube)
http://tinyurl.com/CR20LIVEFeaturedTeacherNominat (Nominate a Featured Teacher for our shows--you can nominate yourself too if you’d like to present for us)
http://tinyurl.com/cr20livesurvey (Classroom 2.0 LIVE survey link to request PD certificates for live or recorded webinars)
Links added during chat have been added to the Livebinder:
https://news12.podiant.co/ (@wfryer Wes Fryer: @sfryer has a 3rd grade classroom podcast here)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2018/03/06/the-ditch-that-textbook-podcast-5-minutes-of-ideas-every-day/ (Karly Moura: GREAT podcast by Matt everyone should check out. It's only about 5 minutes and it's fantastic!)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F1RE1MK/ (@wfryer Wes Fryer: Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds)
http://showwithmedia.com/visual-notetaking/ (@wfryer Wes Fryer: Resources on Sketchnoting / visual notetaking)
http://ditchthattextbook.com/2018/03/26/sketchnotes-a-mini-course-and-sketch50-challenges/ (Karly Moura: Check out Sketchnotes: A Mini Course and #Sketch50 Challenges)
http://live.classroom20.com/archive-and-resources/the-google-infused-classroom  
Peggy George: Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith shared insights from their book Google Infused Classroom on Classroom 2.0 LIVE. Definitely worth going back to watch it in the archives!!)
http://googleteachertribe.com/google-infused-classroom-gtt041 (Sean Fahey (@seanjfahey):  Holly, Matt, & Kasey discuss that quote on the GTTRIBE podcast)  
http://live.classroom20.com/archive-and-resources/flipping-out-with-flipgrid (Peggy George: We had an awesome presentation about Flipgrid “Flipping Out with Flipgrid” by Karly Moura and Sean Fahey on Classroom 2.0 LIVE. Check it out!)
https://resources.flipgrid.com/s/Flipgrid-eBook-2nd-edition.pdf (Karly Moura: FREE ebook too!)  
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2301110 (Peggy George: The Livebinder for Karly and Sean's Flipgrid presentation is loaded with great examples and resources!)
https://web.seesaw.me/ (Rebecca: Seesaw gives you the opportunity to blog, vlog, annotate pictures, draw - great tool for student voice and student choice)
https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/16-greatest-suggestions-reinventing-homework?mc_cid=b486edf208&mc_eid=fd19f34182  (Peggy George: 16 Greatest Suggestions for Reinventing Homework)
http://theteacherandtheadmin.com/2018/02/12/homework-is-broken/ (Peggy George: Homework is Broken. Daniel Pink’s book is on that blog post.)
https://twitter.com/davidgeurin (Follow David Geurin on Twitter)
http://live.classroom20.com/archive-and-resources/unleash-the-science-of-learning-transform-teaching-with-strategies-from-cognitive-science (Peggy George: We had the fabulous Pooja Agarwal present on Classroom 2.0 LIVE a few weeks ago!!! Be sure to check out her presentation on retrieval practice!!! Resources and recording for Pooja Agarwal)
https://www.pinterest.com/ditchthattxt/twitter/ (Karly Moura: DitchThatTextbook Pinterest pins about Twitter)  
https://www.amazon.com/Rocketbook-Everlast-Reusable-Notebook-Executive/dp/B06ZXWVZ3X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524934440&sr=8-1&keywords=rocket+books  (@plnaugle (Paula): love  that Marcie shared hers with us - Rocketbook on Amazon)
http://showwithmedia.com/digital-story/ (@wfryer Wes Fryer:  Digital Storytelling resources)
http://www.shellyterrell.com/digitalstorytelling.html (Peggy George:  
Shelly Terrell has some fantastic resources for digital storytelling by students!)
http://www.pearltrees.com/shellyterrell/digital-storytelling/id5757232 (Peggy George: Great Pearltree of storytelling resources from Shelly Terrell!)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/190VJnqN5mttAyjF1P6kZKMjH6IVnnV7wh6Wy1Ga9Iys/edit (Karly Moura: Show what you know BINGO digital story telling from Lisa Highfill)
https://sylviaduckworth.com/sketchnotes/ (Sylvia Duckworth’s blog for sketchnoting)
https://www.pinterest.com/ditchthattxt/sketches/ (Karly Moura: DitchThatTextbook Pinterest pins for sketchnoting)
http://getmattsstuff.com  (Karly Moura: Get Matt’s Stuff! This is a GREAT resource too!)