#EdChat Radio
319 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsOnce a week Highlights and amplifications from the Twitter discussion of the week on #EdChat. Hosted By Tom Whitby and Nancy Blair and members of the EdChat team of moderators including MaryBeth Hertz, Kyle Pace, Jerry Blumengarten, Jerry Swiatek, Steven Anderson, Shelly Terrell, and Bernadeth Wall in the UK.
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Year-round School? Depends…
August 25, 2021 00:06 - 10 minutesIn this episode, we consider the good reasons to support year-round school and why many of us are ambivalent. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Starr Sackstein is the COO of the Mastery Portfolio where they help schools, teachers, and systems more easily implement standards-based grading. She was a high school English and Journalism teacher for 16 years and a Humanities curriculu...
I’m Still in Love With Teaching, So Would I Encourage My Kids to Join the Profession? Hmmmm…
August 09, 2021 22:47 - 10 minutesThe most recent EdChat, revealed a surprising paradox, some teachers who still love teaching wouldn’t encourage their own kids to join the profession. Join us for a candid discussion about our ambivalent relationship with teaching. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change i...
Learning Loss: A Real Concern, a Deficit Mindset or an Overblown Semantic Debate?
August 02, 2021 20:46 - 10 minutesThe terms learning loss and COVID slide have become a hodgepodge of competing views among educators. Some have voiced passionate warnings about the impact of viewing students through a deficit lens. Others point to credible research that the loss is real and could impact some kids for years to come. Another group sees the topic as an exercise in semantics easily remedied with more appetizing terms like learning recovery. What say you? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @RitaWirtz @tomwhitby @s...
Teach This, Not That: How Will You Tell Your Students That Including Their Point of View Is Now Against the Law?
August 02, 2021 15:13 - 11 minutesCan we teach critical thinking while omitting obvious facts, and self-evident truths? How will you relate to students whose perspectives are no longer allowed in your classroom? How do you plan to teach, now that legislation around the nation is converting your classroom into a flashpoint in the culture wars? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and wa...
When We Use DonorsChoose for School Supplies, Are We Encouraging Education Underfunding?
July 27, 2021 22:34 - 11 minutesWe’ve all seen the requests to support a teacher on DonorsChose, GoFund Me, or similar crowdfunding sites. This week we discuss the implications of this practice and whether it promotes continued education underfunding. Follow on Twitter: @dubioseducator @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Faige Meller taught for 38 years at the same school “The Center For Early Education” and that’...
How Are You Spending Your Post-Pandemic Summer Break, Teaching, Resting, Playing?
July 27, 2021 15:04 - 11 minutesIn this episode, we recap the chat we held on how teachers are spending their summer break after an intense and demanding school term. Follow on Twitter: @Hahne_Elyse @teacherstenger @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Elyse Hahne is a K-5 Life Skills Teacher in Grapevine, Texas and focuses on Social Emotional practices in her classroom and school setting. Elyse believes in supporting teachers and st...
Is It Really Important for School Administrators to Have Teaching Experience?
July 13, 2021 22:12 - 11 minutesHow much teaching experience is required to be an effective school leader? Have the modern demands of school administration increased or decreased the need for classroom experience? Follow on Twitter: @mrterborg @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Mike Terborg is a former federal librarian turned school media specialist and works at 2 inner-city schools. He believes that the appropriate use of techno...
Kicking Remote Learning to the Curb: Who’s Thrilled, Who’s Not and Why?
July 06, 2021 22:34 - 10 minutesSome schools are preparing to return to on-site learning and completely eliminating the remote learning option. Some teachers, students, and parents are thrilled, others, no so much. In this episode, we unpack the thinking and feelings in these two camps. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a certified Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism Ed...
Merit Pay: How Can We Inspire, Encourage, and Incentivize Teaching Practices That Drive Authentic Learning?
June 14, 2021 22:51 - 10 minutesIn this episode, we look at merit pay and other incentives that encourage and discourage teaching practices that drive authentic learning. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to...
Teacher Autonomy: Will Remote Learning Lead to More Trust and Freedom?
May 11, 2021 20:50 - 10 minutesIn this episode, we look at the freedom many teachers experienced during remote learning, why so many still feel restricted, and what this all means for the future of teacher autonomy. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the autho...
What We Learned About Teaching from the Derek Chauvin Verdict
May 02, 2021 14:48 - 10 minutesThe Derek Chauvin verdict was announced right before #edchat was set to begin, so we switched topics. That's how this group of educators found ourselves in the middle of a raw, real, and relevant discussion, as the world was reacting in real-time. Follow on Twitter: @Oldbay84 @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Robin Hix is an English Language Arts /Special Education teacher of studen...
Second Thoughts on COVID Slide and the Students Who Flourished During Remote Learning
April 22, 2021 17:48 - 10 minutesThe rumble we’re all hearing around learning loss is drowning out the stories of students who have done well during the pandemic. Join us as we think out loud about COVID slide and try to make sense of it all. Follow on Twitter: @MrC_93_Teacher @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Michael Campbell is a graduate student, currently in his fifth year of working as an ed tech in a life skills program at a local high school.
Teacher Unions: More or Less?
April 22, 2021 17:46 - 9 minutesIn this episode, we recap the #edchat discussion we had on unionizing. Is it time for all states to consider unionizing schools? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of ...
What Do You Most Hope the New U.S. Department of Education Will Do Differently?
March 31, 2021 13:30 - 10 minutesNow that we have a new administration and a new head of the U.S. Department of Education, what changes do you hope to see? Follow on Twitter: @messner_mike @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Mike Messner is a teacher of United States History and Civics at Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California. He is also an adjunct instructor of United States history and California history ...
The ‘Aha Moments’ We’ve Had Over the Last Year of Pandemic Learning
March 31, 2021 13:27 - 11 minutesCall it an “aha moment,” an epiphany, or an awakening, in this episode we look at the new insights we’ve gleaned from the last year of pandemic teaching and learning. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads an...
On the One-Year Anniversary of Pandemic Learning, What Are Teachers Thinking Now?
March 31, 2021 13:24 - 10 minutesMost schools started closing or transitioning on pandemic teaching and learning models last march. As we approach the one-year anniversary we checked in with our #edchat colleagues to hear what teachers are thinking about the road we’ve traveled and the road ahead. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a certified Master Journalism Educator t...
Let’s Talk About What We Still Love About Teaching and Why
March 04, 2021 23:10 - 12 hoursWhat do you love about teaching? What inspired you to teach? How are you finding ways to experience what you love about teaching in the current climate? Follow on Twitter: @daniellemancin @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Danielle Mancinelli is currently a Senior Learning Designer of Professional Development with Springboard Collaborative. She started her career as a second-grade teacher and s...
White Pharaohs, Black Slavery, and Teaching Black History in White Suburbs
February 23, 2021 21:10 - 10 hoursEvery February, American educators make decisions about Black history and how to teach it. This week we take a look at our evolving thinking about teaching Black history with off-the-shelf lesson plans. Follow on Twitter: @Fullington3rd @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Chelsea Fullington-Egli is in her 6th year teaching in the Kansas City area, She currently teaches 3rd grade in the urban core of KC. Master's in Educational ...
Social Media In Education Is Still Evolving: How Can We Maximize Its Positive Potential?
February 19, 2021 00:31 - 9 hoursIn this session, we talk about how to maximize the positive potential of social media in education and minimize the downside and misuses. Follow on Twitter: @messner_mike @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Mike Messner is a teacher of United States History and Civics at Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California. He is also an adjunct instructor of United States history and Cal...
How Is Your School Planning to Handle the COVID Learning Gap?
February 19, 2021 00:29 - 10 hoursPandemic learning is producing widely uneven academic results and producing what many are calling the COVID learning gap. Join us as we discuss how to address and close that chasm between what should have been taught and what students actually learned. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Pr...
Teaching During an Unprecedented, Historic Moment: What Have We Learned?
February 19, 2021 00:27 - 10 hoursFew of us have taught through a moment more historic and pivotal than the current one. What are the big takeaways? What have we learned? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a certified Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism Education Association (JEA). She serves at the New York State Director to JEA. She is t...
Why Do I Have to Learn This?
February 19, 2021 00:25 - 10 hoursWhen students are not interested in a subject, how do we balance the tension between covering content and student engagement? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and co-author of Lea...
Teacher Observations: Are They Still Appropriate, Fair and Equitable in the Current Climate?
February 19, 2021 00:23 - 10 hoursAs we continue to grope through remote and hybrid earning, is the traditional approach to teacher observations and evaluations suited to pandemic teaching and learning? Follow on Twitter: @ItsAMrY @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @jonHarper70bd @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork Adam Yankay has 20 years of teaching experience, 13 of which are in boarding schools. His students learn AP Statistics, various sports, and hopefully even more about themselves. He believes his most valuable work in schools...
Adjusting Our Expectations: Vaccinations, Hybrid Teaching and the Road Ahead
February 19, 2021 00:21 - 9 hoursWith vaccinations on the horizon, what can we expect in the near term for hybrid teaching, assessments, and the new normal? Follow on Twitter: @ItsAMrY @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @jonHarper70bd @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork Adam Yankay has 20 years of teaching experience, 13 of which are in boarding schools. His students learn AP Statistics, various sports, and hopefully even more about themselves. He believes his most valuable work in schools is to help the most vulnerable math students...
What Are Your Hopes and Expectations for Education Under the Biden Administration?
February 19, 2021 00:19 - 9 hoursThis week we contemplate the changes coming to education under a new administration and a new US Secretary of Education. Join us as we review some of the biggest challenges ahead and what many of us hope will be better under the new leadership. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Disting...
How Has the Pandemic Impacted the Future of Assessment and Testing?
February 19, 2021 00:17 - 12 hoursIn the wake of our experience with emergency remote teaching and learning, rethinking assessment is now on the table. Join us for a discussion about the road ahead for formative assessment, summative assessment, and standardized testing. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a certified Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism Educat...
Assessment: Adapting Our Practices to Meet the Evolving Challenges of Hybrid Teaching
February 19, 2021 00:15 - 10 hoursThe COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted virtually every element of teaching and learning. In this episode, we explore assessment strategies for hybrid learning. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fa...
Snow Days, Digital Days, Mental Health Days: Is There a Better Way?
November 22, 2020 17:03This week we talk about the different ways we manage unscheduled time off from school. Join us for a discussion on snow days, digital days, and mental health days. Is there a better way? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a certified Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism Education Association (JEA). She serves at the New York State Director to JEA. She i...
Is Chronic Absenteeism the New Normal? What’s Causing It, What’s Working, What’s Not?
November 22, 2020 17:01This week we take a deep dive into chronic absenteeism in the current climate. We explore what’s working to mitigate the problem and what’s simply isn’t. Follow on Twitter: @daniellemancin @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Danielle Mancinelli is currently a Senior Learning Designer of Professional Development with Springboard Collaborative. She started her career as a second-grade teacher and s...
Are We Ready to Update Our Practice of Moving Kids Through the School System by Age?
November 22, 2020 16:57Remote learning is creating wide disparities in the progress of students at all grade levels. Will the pandemic-driven disruption to education be the catalyst to move us away from the practice of grouping students by age? Follow on Twitter: @bradyvenables @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Brady Venables began her teaching career 10 years ago through an alternative certification pro...
What Does Every School Leader Need to Know (and Do) to Lead Teachers Today?
November 22, 2020 16:55This week we asked teachers to share what they wished school leaders understood about leading teachers. Both teachers and school leaders shared their thoughts. Follow on Twitter: @daniellemancine @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Danielle Mancinelli is currently a Senior Learning Designer of Professional Development with Springboard Collaborative. She started her career as a second...
The Gender Imbalance in School Leadership: What Difference Does It Make?
October 19, 2020 19:30The gap between women and men in school leadership is stark in parts of the country. What’s behind the gap and how does the gender imbalance impact our schools? Follow on Twitter: @dubioseducator @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com\ Faige Meller taught for 38 years at the same school “The Center For Early Education” and that’s where she is a substitute teacher. She began teaching in ...
How Do We Teach the History of America, When the Vision of America Is So Divided?
October 19, 2020 19:28Bias in recording and teaching history is typical and routine in virtually every country. Today, the accepted history of America is facing new challenges. In this episode, we discuss the meaning and intent of the newly proposed patriotic education and explore how to teach the history of America when the vision of America is so divided. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has serv...
Teaching 2020: Are You Supporting the New Normal, Challenging It, or Just Riding Along?
October 06, 2020 08:49Most would agree that teaching in 2020 has been very different from the vision we held for the 21s century. In the episode, we take a step back to assess what we are thinking and feeling about the "new normal" and how we are responding to it. Follow on Twitter:@MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a certified Master Journalism Educator through...
COVID ED: How Well Are We Managing the Shortcomings Exposed by the Pandemic?
October 06, 2020 08:49COVID-19 has exposed some of the hidden gaps in our education system. Now that virtually every teacher, school administrator, student, and parent can see many of these issues on full display, how well are we managing them? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He i...
Teaching Students Remotely? Do This, Not That
September 23, 2020 08:41This week we take a quick look at what works and what doesn't when teaching students remotely. Join us for a quick set of practical dos and don'ts that you can apply tomorrow. Follow on Twitter: @KinderKGreen @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ With more than 26 years experience in the early childhood education profession, Kelly Green has spent the last 7 years expanding Kindermusik’s...
Things to Consider If Your Are Considering Leaving Teaching During the Pandemic
September 16, 2020 08:40Tom Whitby and Shawn Thomas with Harvey Alvy We are seeing a surge in teachers considering quitting the profession. In this episode, we talk about what this means for those who are considering a temporary leave and to those who have decided to stay. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National D...
What Kind of Professional Development Do We Need (Want) to Support Remote Teaching?
September 08, 2020 08:35Tom Whitby with Starr Sackstein and Harvey Alvy There's a lot more professional development coming our way as we upskill to support remote teaching. But what kind of PD do most of us really need and want as we prepare for the road ahead? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a certified Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism Education Association (JEA). She...
Reopening Schools: How Is That Working For You?
August 11, 2020 21:39 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesThe planning to reopen schools is all over the place. It’s been challenging to understand the plans and the process. As we approach the first wave of first days, we check in with our colleagues who are at different stages of the process. Follow on Twitter: @JeremyDBond @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Jeremy Bond, of West Hartford, CT, is a parent of two and a frequent chronicler, contributor, and facilitator ...
What Practical Steps Can We Take to Deal With Racism in Our Schools?
August 11, 2020 21:37 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as we move from protests to practical steps we can all take to deal with racism in our schools. Follow on Twitter: @DennisDill @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Dennis Dill is a Technology and Social Studies teacher at Jewett School of the Arts, a STEAM PreK - 8th grade school, in Winter Haven, Florida. He manages the Fabrication Lab where technology enhances the making proc...
Back to School in Unprecedented Times: Have We Really Thought This Through?
August 11, 2020 21:34 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesWe’re on the verge of heading back to school and many teachers are questioning the plans (or lack of plans) unfolding before us. Join us for a candid discussion on the tough choices teachers face and some thoughts on how to guide those decisions. Follow on Twitter: @teachermike72 @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Mike Messner is a teacher of United States History and Civics at Los A...
Ready or Not, Racism Is on the Back-to-School Agenda: What Can We Do to Prepare?
August 11, 2020 21:31 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesThe focus of race and racism is quickly shifting from what are we going to say about it to what are we going to do about racism as we head back to school. Join us as we start looking at what action items are showing up on educators’ to-do lists. Follow on Twitter: @dubioseducator @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Faige Mellen taught for 38 years at the same school “The Center For Ea...
How Has Crisis Remote Education Changed Your Philosophy of Teaching and Learning?
August 11, 2020 21:29 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as we begin to reflect on how the forced transition to online learning may have impacted the philosophy of teaching and learning of many educators. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fad...
What Practices Will You Leave Behind As We Return From Remote Teaching?
August 11, 2020 21:27 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesSchool and emergency remote learning are over for most of us. As we pause to recharge and reflect, what practices will we rethink and what practices will we leave behind in a post-COVID-19 world? Follow on Twitter: @bradyvenables @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Brady Venables began her teaching career 10 years ago through an alternative certification program after making a career...
Shifting Back to Onsite Learning: What Do We Need to Consider?
August 11, 2020 21:20 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesAs the rapid transition to online learning comes to a close, many of us are beginning to think about returning to onsite learning. What do we need to start thinking about and doing before the next term? Follow on Twitter: @_Josanna @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Josanna Graco is a Registered ECE and a newly Ontario Certified Teacher. She has a background in child development and has been integrated into the...
Why Saying “The Wrong Thing” About Racism and Injustice Is Better Than Saying Nothing
August 11, 2020 21:13 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesThe killing of George Floyd has triggered an extraordinary moment in time when saying “the wrong thing” about racism, violence, and justice is better than saying nothing. So with this episode, we begin a long-overdue discussion about race. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, an...
What Can We (Should We) Learn from This “Experiment” in Remote Learning
May 08, 2020 18:17 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesMany teachers and administrators now concede that the education community’s response to Covid-19 is not a valid example of distance learning. If crisis management is a more accurate description, what if anything can we learn from this atypical encounter with remote teaching and learning? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @bamradionetwork@theWellEd @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, ...
How Can We Combine Virtual and Traditional Classrooms Into a New School Model?
May 02, 2020 16:30 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesOne of the collateral consequences of the forced transition to teaching remotely is a new awareness of the possibilities for online learning when we return to the traditional classroom. How can we combine virtual classes with the traditional classrooms in k12 education? What are the ideal scenarios for hybrid blended learning? What are the benefits and challenges of combining virtual and traditional classrooms? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftP...
A New Normal? When We Return To School, What Can We Expect?
April 20, 2020 21:09 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesCOVID-19 has disrupted education worldwide, but what will "school" look like on the other side? Will disruption evolve into substantive transformation or just a temporary departure from the status quo? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork @DennisDill Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dennis Dill is a Technology and Social Studies teacher at Jewett School of the Arts, a STEAM PreK - 8th grade school, in Winter Haven...
Teaching From Home: How Are You Keeping Your Spirits Up?
April 16, 2020 23:10 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesFor the first time, some of us are Isolated while teaching and others are teaching while surrounded by family. Both scenarios are disruptive and for some de-energizing. In this episode, we ask our peers to share the strategies they are using and the activities they are doing to keep their spirits high. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a certified Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism E...