#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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Schools: A Place for Teaching Versus a Place for Learning
April 16, 2013 22:01 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesWhen schools are viewed as places for teaching the emphasis is on content delivery. When schools are viewed as places for learning, content creation becomes a priority. This week we discuss putting content creation at the center of learning. Highlights and commentary from the 4/19/13 #Edchat Follow:@blairteach,@wmchamberlain @tomwhitby @lookforsun @bamradionetwork William Chamberlain is an educator and teaches in the school he grew up in and wouldn't have it any other way. Maureen ...
What if Teacher Evaluations Were Tied to....?
April 09, 2013 22:27 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesThis week we discuss tying teacher evaluations to student's standardized test scores. Highlights and commentary from the 4/12/13 #Edchat Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequentl...
It's About The Learning, It's Not About the Grades, Right?
April 05, 2013 01:54 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesMost educators agree that education is all about the learning and not the grades. However, the messages we give students and the expectations of parents suggest that grades are indeed the name of the game. How do we change this. Highlights and commentary from the 3/12 Edchat. Follow:@blairteach, @markbarned19 @bamradionetwork Mark Barnes is a 20-year classroom teacher, education consultant and author of Role Reversal: Achieving Uncommonly Excellent Results in the Student-Centered Classroo...
Can Smackdowns, Food Fest or Flipping Produce Faculty Meetings Teachers Love?
April 02, 2013 20:59 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesA vibrant discussion on ways to turn around the dreaded faculty meeting. Highlights and commentary from the 3/26 Edchat. Follow:@blairteach, @thomascmurray @cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the high schools that work...
Being an Effective Education Leader
March 26, 2013 22:00 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights and commentary from the 3/5 Edchat about the qualities of an effective education leader Follow:@blairteach,@venspired @cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Krissy Venosdale teaches 3-6 grade gifted education in a small town south of St. Louis. She's continuously striving to provide a learning environment filled with creativity, real-world experiences, and problem solving. www.venspired.com Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the high schools that ...
Mentoring New Teachers: What's The Best Approach?
March 14, 2013 18:52 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights and commentary from the 2/26 Edchat about supporting new teachers for success. Follow:@blairteach,@teachingwthsoul @cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an administrator. Her passion is to support and mentor teachers and administrators. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the high schools that work and making middle grades work initiatives. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school (one of the wo...
Is Creativity The New Literacy? Can We Teach It? Will We Test It?
February 26, 2013 13:59 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights and commentary from the 2/19 Edchat about Creativity as the new literacy and concerns about what could happen if we try to test for creative competence. Follow:@blairteach,@kylepace @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Kyle Pace is an Instructional Technology Specialist for the Lee’s Summit School District in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consul...
What Teachers Want, Versus What Teachers Need
February 21, 2013 01:38 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights and commentary from the 2/12 Edchat about the tension between the kind of professional development teachers want and what teachers need to know. Follow:@jswiatek,@blairteach, @tomwhitby@bamradionetwork Aaryn Schmuhl is the Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Leadership Services in Henry County, Georgia. Jerry Swiatek is a District Technology Specialist for the Citrus County School District in Florida and founder/ organizer of EdCamp Citrus. Tom Whitby is contributing Ed...
BYOD: When Students Are As Smart As the Teacher
February 13, 2013 19:20 - 19 minutes - 20 BytesOne approach to integrating technology in classrooms is called BYOD- Bring Your Own Device. In this segment we talk about how BYOD fundamentally changes the classroom dynamic and what teachers need to be prepared to do when student have access to as much knowledge as they do. Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor ...
Thinking Deeply about Education Face to Face
February 06, 2013 01:49 - 19 minutes - 20 BytesEducon is all about putting big thinkers in a small place and turning them loose to tackle education's biggest issues. In this segment Edchat's hosts bring you highlights of the big ideas from this year's event. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle ...
Is Homework Dead? If Not, Why Not?
January 29, 2013 22:08 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to the 1/22 episode of EdChat Radio. An increasing amount of research and growing numbers of teachers believe it's time to bury homework. So why is it still alive and well? Follow:@blairteach,@cybraryman @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years and serves as an ed-chat monitor. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement con...
Teacher Morale Low, How Can it Be Lifted?
January 22, 2013 23:44 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to the 1/15 episode of EdChat Radio. In this segment we look at teacher morale, why it's low and how it can can be lifted. Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork teve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked...
The Best Time To Teach: Rethinking Class Schedules
January 16, 2013 16:37 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to the 1/08 episode of EdChat Radio. In this segment we look at class schedules and how they might be restructured to improve student learning. Follow:@blairteach,@kylepace, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Kyle Pace is an Instructional Technology Specialist for the Lee’s Summit School District in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Brett Clark is the Director of Technology for Greater Clark County Schools in Jeffersonville, IN. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat...
Reinventing the Classroom: What's Next?
December 29, 2012 17:38 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to the 12/18 episode of EdChat Radio. The typical classroom has not changed much in 100 years. However, through technology, learning has moved beyond the classroom. Students are engaging with information in new ways, driving a need to rethink the classroom and the role of teachers in the learning process. How will the classroom adapt? What will be the role of teachers in the new learning environment? Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is C...
Supportive Administrators: Some Aren't, Now What?
December 29, 2012 05:30 - 14 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to the 12/11 episode of EdChat Radio. Many teachers feel unsupported by their administrators. What kind of support are they seeking? What can be done if your administrator isn't supportive? Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is Contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schoo...
Dump Report Card Grades, Replace Them With...
December 18, 2012 03:36 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to the 12/4 episode of EdChat Radio. In this segment we recap this week's, shall we say, "spirited" discussion on report cards, the meaning of letter grades (or lack there of) and punishing student behavior by deducting grade points. Your EdChat hosts provided insightful analysis, personal commentary and fresh donuts from last year's Christmas party. Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is Contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edch...
Why EdChat? Why EdChat Radio?
December 11, 2012 16:24 - 15 minutes - 20 BytesWelcome to the premier episode of EdChat Radio. In this segment we explain why thousands of educators are participating in EdChats each week, offer tips on how to easily get involved, explain why we're now launching EdChat Radio and summarize what you can expect to get from listening. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Shelly Sanchez Terrell is a teacher trainer, author of The 30 G...
Outdated Teaching Methods and the Teachers who Love Them
December 09, 2012 07:53 - 14 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights and commentary on last week's Edchat about dealing with peers who are using outdated approaches to teaching and handling behavior issues with students.. Tom Whitby is Contributing Editor at SmartBrief, Founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Jerry Swiatek is an Instructional Technology Specialist for the Citrus County School District in Citrus County. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with t...
EdCamp: Flipping the Approach to Professional Development
December 01, 2012 23:10 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesHighlights and commentary on last week's Edchat about Edcamp and how educators are changing the face of professional development from the bottom up. Steven Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Mary Beth Hertz is K-8 Technology Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist in Philadelphia. Edcamp Foundation Board member & organizer. Tom Whitby is a Professor of Education. Founder: #Edchat, Linkedin group Technology-Us...