#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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Shifting from Teaching Kids What to Learn to Teaching Kids How to Learn
December 04, 2015 00:53 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesEducators on the leading edge of preparing kids for an unknown future are shifting to teaching kids how to learn. Learn more. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @schug_dennis @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dennis Schug is a proud Middle School Principal on the East End of Long Island, NY. He is in his sixth year in his current position, after serving as an Assistant Principal for three years, and a classroom teacher for a decade. A founding team members of E...
Great Teaching Is an Important Thing, But Not the Only Thing
November 18, 2015 00:22 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesIt's a well-established axiom that teachers are the single most important influence in a child's education. In this segment, we look at the other influences that shape academic outcomes. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies and universities. He's currently an Associate...
Tech Coaches: What Works, What Does Not
November 11, 2015 00:25 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesThe role of tech coach is a relatively new position in most schools. When used well, tech coaches can make a big difference. What is required to make tech coaching work? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @Learn21Tech @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Margaret Sisler is a School Based Technology Specialist (tech coach) with Fairfax County Schools in Fairfax, Virginia at Chantilly High School. She also facilitates professional development courses and the co-f...
Teaching Dilemma: How Do We Innovate in a Culture of Compliance?
November 03, 2015 20:49 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesSchool cultures focused on compliance and testing make innovation challenging. How can educators work around counter-innovative cultures? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @Learn21Tech @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Lisa Abel-Palmieri, Ph.D.is the Head of School and Chief Learning Officer at Holy Family Academy, an innovative, college preparatory, and STEAM-focused independent Catholic high school for economically disadvantaged students of all faiths with...
Modeling Digital Literacy to Teachers and Students
October 06, 2015 22:08 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesDigital literacy in the rapidly changing education technology space requires both understanding and modeling. In this segment, we discuss what is required to ensure educators are prepared to keep pace. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Neena Grosvenor is a National Board Certified Media Specialist. She has been working at a Middle School, however she has been newly appointed to the position of staff developer...
What Elements of 20th Century Pedagogy Are Relevant in 21st Century Teaching?
September 15, 2015 21:44 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we talk about balancing the sound teaching practices of the past with the needs of the future. How do we adapt? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech and co-author, along with Alan Bain, of the Le...
More Teachers Would Embrace Innovation If...
September 08, 2015 21:58 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesThere is a gap between the talk about innovation in today's schools and the practice. What are the barriers to innovation? How do we get around them? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @donald_gately @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Donald F. Gately Ed.D.is the principal at Jericho Middle School on Long island in New York. Jericho Middle School has a comprehensive school-wide program to develop academic and social emotional literacy. Nancy Blair is a school improve...
5 Ways to Get Beyond the Traditional Barriers to Connecting with Parents
September 02, 2015 18:58 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesConnecting and building relationships with parents can be more easily said than done. In this segment, we talk about breaking through the traditional barriers to great parent/teacher relationships. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @NA_Dellsey @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Steven Delpome taught middle and high school English in the public school system going on 12 years, teaching in a variety of communities--from poor cities to wealthy suburbs and your workin...
Professional Development: What Teachers Want, What Teachers Get
August 20, 2015 22:23 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment, we explore the chasm between the professional development teachers want and the training teachers often get. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @JeremeyWilder @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Jeremey Wilder has been teaching life science classes at Grand Haven High School for 17 years. He is teaching Biology and AP Environmental Science. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work. Tom Whitby ...
What I Plan to Do Differently This School Year
August 11, 2015 17:25 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesTo start the school year, we wanted to check in with the community and find out what educators are planning to do differently. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @mmebrady @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Tracy Brady has been a world language teacher in the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District since 1996. Her areas of certification include French and Spanish, and she is a "techie rebel" at heart. She is currently the past president of LECNY (Language Educator...
5 Ideas for Faculty Meetings That Can Make (Almost) Everyone Happy?
July 28, 2015 21:06 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment, we talk about the dreaded faculty meeting. Tune in for some proven ways to make them more productive and appealing? Follow: @tomwhitby @plnaugle @carinahilbert @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Paula Naugle teaches 4th graders in a suburban, public school near New Orleans. She is a moderator for #4thchat and #LAedchat on Twitter and a co-founder and organizer of #edcampNOLA. Although she is a veteran educator (30+ years), she is a technology int...
Education at the Crossroads: Which Direction Is Your School Heading?
July 21, 2015 23:44 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights from a robust #edchat discussion on teachers being change agents in an education landscape that is shifting beneath their feet. Follow: @tomwhitby @shiftparadigm @carinahilbert @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Carina Hilbert is a Spanish teacher for an urban district in Southwest Michigan, and she teaches in an alternative high school in the morning and a middle school in the afternoon. She has taught English and Spanish in grades 6-12 in private, pub...
Wicked Smart Questions: Why Do We Do Professional Development for Educators?
July 14, 2015 21:02 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesAs we talk about how to improve professional development for educators, our guest asks a simple, but potent, question that leads to some powerful insights. Follow: @blairteach @tomwhitby @LearningKate @shiftparadigm @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Kate Wolfe spends her days as a Coordinator of Professional Learning for Hampton City Schools in Hampton, Virginia. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously s...
What Are the Qualities of a Modern Teacher?
June 23, 2015 21:15 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesThe role of the teacher has changed and the evolution continues. In this segment we look at what it really takes to be a teacher today. Follow: @blairteach @tomwhitby @BarbaraGruener @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Genise Reid is an instructional administrator in Birmingham, Al. She has been in education for 20 years. She is excited about serving learners, both teachers and students. She believes that collaborating in effective teams is a catalyst for strength...
Five Valuable Skills Students (and Teachers ) Learn from Blogging
June 16, 2015 22:03 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we look at the new elements blogging has brought to the process of teaching reading and writing. Follow: @blairteach @tomwhitby @BarbaraGruener @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Barbara Gruener, the school counselor and character coach at Bales Intermediate in Friendswood, Texas, is about to begin her 32nd year as a public school educator. Author of The Corner on Character blog, Barbara recently published her book, What's Under Your Cape: SUPERHEROE...
Shared Decision Making In Schools: Does It Work?
June 09, 2015 22:28 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesWhat is shared decision making? Does it work? What special skills are required to effectively run a school by shared decision making? Follow: @blairteach @tomwhitby @rondorland @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Ron Dorland has been teaching for 8 years and currently am in a grade 7 classroom position. I am a part of a very small, connected school in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. I received my teaching degree at the University of British Columbia. I am the co-...
Homework: All or Nothing?
June 02, 2015 19:30 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesThe Homework debate rages on with studies that support and refute its value. Is there a compromise or is homework an all or nothing proposition? Follow: @blairteach @tomwhitby@cybraryman1 @barrykid1 @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Barry Saide has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade in three different New Jersey school districts. He has been teaching for 13 years, the last 11 at Mount Prospect School in Bernards Township where he currently directs the Before/After S...
Professional Development: Do Teachers Learn Differently Than Students?
May 19, 2015 18:27 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we explore the special learning needs of teachers and how this impacts professional development. Follow: @blairteach @tomwhitby @shiftparadigm @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech and co-author, along with Alan Bain, of the Learning Edge – What...
Faculty Meetings: The Good, The Bad, The Better
April 29, 2015 12:12 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesFor many, school faculty meetings are a dreaded occupational hazard. In this segment we discuss several ways we can make staff meetings more productive, enriching and even enjoyable. Follow: @blairteach @tomwhitby @apgovme @bamradionetwork Rachel Murat has been teaching for 19 years at Maine-Endwell HS, which is located about 5 miles west of Binghamton, NY. She is teaching a flipped AP Gov class, US History, Economics, Digital Citizenship and Entrepreneurship. She is the Tech Integrator...
How Do We Determine What Education Innovations Are Really Effective?
April 21, 2015 23:05 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesWe are now in an era of unprecedented innovation in education. Some of the innovations we're embracing are breathtaking breakthroughs in teaching and learning. Others are junk. How do we best determine which innovations are leaps forward and which are useless distractions? Follow: @blairteach @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/
New Teacher Retention: Why Do So Many Leave, What Can Be Done?
April 14, 2015 21:30 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesAround 50% of new teachers will leave the profession within the first five years. In this segment we go looking for causes and solutions. Follow: @shiftparadigm @wmchamberlain @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies, and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. William Chamberlain husband,...
Controlling Your Professional Development: Opportunities and Challenges
March 31, 2015 19:18 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesThere are assorted new tools and opportunities available to personalize professional development. Many educators are buying in, many are not. Learn why some educators are so enthusiastic about controlling their professional development, while others remain disinterested. Follow: @hadleyjf @tomwhitby @blairteach @shiftparadigm @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Hadley Ferguson is the new Executive Director of the Edcamp Foundation. She is one of the Founding memb...
Making Time to Reflect on Your Teaching: Why It Matters
March 24, 2015 21:52 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we reflect on the critical role of reflection in the process of improving your teaching practice. Follow:@Principallovell @tomwhitby @blairteach @lookforsun @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Donna Reed Lovell is the Principal at Berea Community Middle and High School, a 6-12 school located in Berea, Kentucky. She received a Master’s in School Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University, as well as a second Masters in Educational Leadership. N...
Second Thoughts: What Does "Future Ready" Really Mean?
March 17, 2015 14:11 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we discuss highlights from our Twitter #edchat on the general concept of preparing students for the future, along with the governments's Future Ready Initiative. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @lookforsun @bamradionetwork Maureen Devlin is a fifth grade classroom teacher in the Boston metro area. She has been an elementary school teacher for 29 years. Prior to teaching she worked in marketing for a few years. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle schoo...
Five Requirements for Success with Blended and Online Teaching and Learning
March 10, 2015 19:56 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesWhat are the important distinctions between face to face and online learning? What is required for success in blended and online learning? What is required to prepare teachers? Tune in as we discuss. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @dbuckedu @TOTALTeacher @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ David Buck is an Associate Professor of English at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD, teaching composition and literature. From 2010-2014, he served as Director of eLe...
How Do We Eliminate the Us Versus Them Between Stakeholders in Education?
March 03, 2015 22:53 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesAt times we find that adversarial relationships in education undermine our ability to do what is in the best interest of students. In this week's edchat we talked about how to create better relationships between all stakeholders. Follow: @tomwhitby @Sciology @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Brett Murrey graduated from Texas A&M-Commerce with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and graduated from Lamar University with a Master's Degree in...
How Do We Encourage Reflection Among Students and Teachers?
February 26, 2015 19:53 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesThe power and benefit of reflection in the process of learning is generally accepted, but getting students and teachers to reflect is challenging. Our guests explore ways to make reflection happen. Follow: @tomwhitby @shiftparadigm @ktenkely @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ #edchat #edtech #Teachers Kelly Tenkely is an educational change maker. Kelly has been a teacher, technology integration specialist, educational consultant, prolific blogger, ed...
What Systemic Barriers Prevent Teachers From Being More Innovative?
February 24, 2015 23:25 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we discuss the built-in restraints in our system of education that prevent educators from being innovative in how they teach. Follow: @tomwhitby @tbbrwn @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ #edchat #edtech #Teachers Tony Brown is a PHD student in educational technology studying teacher professional development at oklahoma state university! multi-time edcamper and lover of all things mac, music, and edtech. Nancy Blair has returned to pub...
Five Ways to Rejuvenate Yourself and Stay Energized During the School Year
February 17, 2015 20:29 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we discuss the highlights and takeaways from our #edchat discussion on how to stay energized during the entire school year. Follow: @geospiegs @wmchamberlain @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Peter Spiegel is a 6th grade geography teacher and a 12 year veteran of the Newton Public School system in Newton, Massachusetts who recently moved to Maine and is currently working as a curriculum consultant and educational blog writer. William ...
Myths That Need to Be Exposed to Move Education Forward
February 11, 2015 00:08 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we review highlights and offer commentary on the lively 12/16/13 #Edchat discussing myths in education that may be hindering advancements in teaching and in learning. Follow: @tomwhitby @dayankee @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Don Eckert is a middle school English and social studies teacher in Webster Groves, MO. He has been using technology in class since he had access to his first set of Apple IIe computers in 1989 and has evol...
How Can Teacher Observations Be More Constructive Than Punitive?
February 03, 2015 22:20 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we review highlights and offer commentary on the lively #Edchat discussion on teacher observations. Follow: @tomwhitby @GATechTeach @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Kate Matthews is a 24-year veteran teacher, she has 17 years of educational technology experience in the classroom, and now serves as Lead for the Instructional Technology Department of the Fayette County School System. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a ...
How Can We More Closely Integrate Technology with Pedagogy?
January 13, 2015 21:31 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesTechnology in education is still viewed as a separate topic. What will be required to bridge the chasm between technology as an add-on versus a closely integrated part of routine teaching practices? Follow: @andycinek @tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Andrew Marcinek is the director of technology at Groton Dunstable Regional School District. He's also a blogger at Edutopia. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school pri...
What Do You Believe is the Goal of Education? Is the Goal Changing?
January 04, 2015 02:31 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesThere is considerable diversity about what the goal of education is today. Can the various perspectives be reconciled? What is your specific goal as an educator? Follow: @MrsDayNCVPS @tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Jeni Day has been teaching science for 17 years, and have 4 years of online teaching experience with NCVPS (North Carolina Virtual Public School) as a teacher and, for the past 1.5 years, as an Instructional Leader / Coach. ...
Ongoing Barriers to Success With BYOB
November 26, 2014 00:05 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesBring your own device is not new to connected educators but much of the broader community is still in the dark. What are the remaining barriers? How do we resolve them? Follow:@iplante@s_bearden @spaul6414 @RossCoops31 @Katrinastevens1 @thomascmurray @ajpodchaski @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #PTchat
Dealing With Ineffective School Leadership
November 25, 2014 20:49 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesBeing managed by an ineffective school leader can pose quite a dilemma. We explore solutions. Follow: @Karen_Mizell @tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Karen Mizell is a middle school science and reading teacher for 20 years. Finished an administrative add-on certification in April and also completed an administrative internship. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a...
Getting Over the Barriers to Creativity and Innovation in the Classroom
November 20, 2014 21:57 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we explore what prevents creativity and Innovation in the classroom as well as solutions. Follow: @scottcapro @cybraryman @blairteach @bamradionetwork Scott Capro has been a classroom teacher for 14 years. He has taught every grade 2nd through 7th and is currently teaching at Bayshore Middle School in Middletown, NJ. Founder of The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – a sparkchat. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years, written educational materials. Also kn...
What Role Should Blogs Play in The Life of an Educator?
November 04, 2014 21:41 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIncreasing numbers of educators are embracing blogs. What are the benefits? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Patricia Russac and Mercer Hall are the co-founders of the American Society For Innovation Design in Education. They are both teachers at Buckley Country Day School, an independent K-8 school in Roslyn, New York. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, and founder of #Edchat. Nancy Blair is a school improvement co...
Demystifying Formative Assessment and Grading
October 28, 2014 21:42 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn recognition of Connected Educator Month, the weekly #edchat was dedicated to the musings of long-time connected educators on the state of connected education. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @/ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies, and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Nancy Blai...
Conversations from the Leading Edge of Connected Education
October 21, 2014 19:12 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn recognition of Connected Educator Month, the weekly #edchat was dedicated to the musings of long-time connected educators on the state of connected education. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @/ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies, and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Nancy Blai...
What are the Pros and Cons of Collaboration as a Teaching Strategy?
October 14, 2014 19:31 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesMany now accept that collaboration among students in the classroom is superior to direct instruction. In this segment we explore the pros and cons? Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @DennisDill @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dennis Dill is art focused on all disciplines. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle G...
Rearranged: How Should the Ideal Classroom Look?
September 17, 2014 16:08 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesThere is a new trend that is driving both rethinking and redesign of classrooms. What is the ideal classroom design? Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @robpennington9 @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Rob Pennington has been teaching social studies for 12 years. He taught for two years in New York City and now a 7th and 8th grade Social Studies teacher in Norwalk, CT at Roton Middle School. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal ...
Separating Common Core from High Stakes Testing: Can It Be Done?
September 09, 2014 21:21 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIs common core taking a hit when the problem is really assessment. Can the two be separated. We it discuss this week on Edchat Radio. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board. Tom Whitby...
An Open Discussion on Race and Ethnicity in Teaching
September 03, 2014 13:39 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights from an eye-opening discussion on race and ethnicity in teaching from the weekly #edchat on Twitter. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @rickylynne76 @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: Erica Speaks has an MA in Teaching and is National Board Certified. She has been a middle school educator since 2000. She currently teaches language arts at a multi-track year-round public middle school in North Carolina and writes a blog titled Teaching Speaks Volumes. Nancy Blair has returned to publ...
What Should Be the Top Priorities of Education Reform?
August 26, 2014 21:50 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights from the #edchat discussion on education priorities. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @/ShiftParadigm @cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies, and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years, written educational materials....
What Are the Attributes of a Positive School Culture?
August 19, 2014 21:44 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights from the #edchat discussion on school culture. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Kaitlin Morgan is a World and US History teacher at Woodlake High School in CA. She strives to create a meaningful classroom experience through the integration of technology, CCSS standards, primary resources, and various engagement strategies. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously...
What is the Basic Infrastructure Needed for Innovative Teaching and Learning?
July 22, 2014 20:04 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights from a robust #edchat discussion on infrastructure required for innovative teaching and learning. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @dayankee @wmchamberlain @bamradionetwork Don Eckert is a middle school English and social studies teacher in Webster Groves, MO. He has been using technology in class since access to his first set of Apple IIe computers in 1989. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school impr...
Can Authentic Learning Occur Within the Common Core?
July 15, 2014 22:22 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesThere is some question around whether Common Core Standards conflict with authentic learning. Even our hosts have divided views. Tune is as we try to reconcile the divergent opinions. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @missmorgan810 @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Kaitlin Morgan is a World and US History teacher at Woodlake High School in CA. She strives to create a meaningful classroom experience through the integration of technology, CCSS standards, primary reso...
Second Thoughts on Why High Poverty Schools Struggle to Find Good Teachers
July 08, 2014 20:13 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesPoverty's impact on education is undeniable, but what are the specific factors keeping good teachers out of high poverty schools? Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @wmchamberlain @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ > William Chamberlain husband, father, and an educator. I teach in the school he grew up in. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant and cohost of Edchat. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, ...
What Can the U.S. DOE Specifically Do to Make Positive Changes to Improve Education?
June 17, 2014 22:01 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this segment we look for ideas on specific initiatives the US Department of Education could launch or support improve education. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @DrMattParker @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Matt Parker worked in education for 18 years as a middle school teacher in Kansas City and principal in central Missouri. Began Tweeting and blogging in February of this year. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant and cohost of Edchat. Tom Whitb...
How Can We Encourage Parent Involvement?
June 10, 2014 18:50 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesParental engagement varies from school to school. I this segment we explore ways to create stronger collaboration between educators and parents. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @amybrowns @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Amy Brown is an energetic educator who is passionate about improving the education of America's youth. She's currently a literacy specialist at a suburban Chicago high school and loves going on adventures with her husband and two children. Nancy...