My BAD
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsWhere extraordinary educators talk about how and what they learn from sharing their own mistakes. Hosted by Jon Harper
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I Was Focused on the Negativity and the Chaos, Then...
January 06, 2018 01:08 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesWe lost the top leadership in my school and chaos ensued. Instead of stepping up and leading, I melted down. I was introduced to two ideas that turned me around. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Will Parker is the Executive Director of Oklahoma's Association of Secondary Principals and Oklahoma's Middle Level Education Association. He is the former principal of Skiatook High School, near Tulsa, Oklahoma, and he was Oklahoma's Assistant Principal of the Year in 2012. He is also a ...
I Forgot My Past and Abused My Privilege
December 22, 2017 03:46 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesI imposed an expectation on my student that I would have realized was inappropriate had I not lost touch with my past. Follow @DenaSimmons @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Dena Simmons is an educator, activist, and lifelong learner from the Bronx, NY. She currently serves at the director of education at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.
I Tried to Change My School, Before I Built Trust with the People
December 15, 2017 00:30 - 7 minutes - 20 BytesI learned through the school of hard knocks that change starts with people first and processes second. Follow @impactfulcoach @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Naphtali Hoff, PsyD, is President of Impactful Coaching & Consulting and author of "Becoming the New Boss: The New Leader's Guide to Sustained Success". Naphtali became an executive coach and organizational consultant following a career as an educator and school administrator.
To Please My Supervisor, I Sold Out My Values and My Kids
December 09, 2017 00:52 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesI was being evaluated by my supervisor who wanted "drill and kill." I knew better, but I didn't do better. I sold out my values and my kids. I learned how to quickly handle this conflict. Follow @DrMaryHoward @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Dr. Mary Howard is a leading expert in literacy, presenting seminars as an independent consultant and for the Bureau of Education and Research. She is an educator for more than 30 years, combining years of classroom experience as an elementary grade...
I Was Trying to Be Good at Too Many Things
December 01, 2017 01:05 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesMy intentions were good but misguided. I was taking on more and more commitments while becoming increasingly less effective across the board. Follow @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Rob Sahli is an administrator at Ramsey Middle School (6-8) in St. Paul, MN. He works very hard to build meaningful relationships with his scholars and to be a strong leader for the educators in the building. His strong passions lie in equity, servant, and instructional leadership. Rob is a proud, life-long...
I Lost It, Became Defensive, and Pulled Out the Sarcasm: Bad Move
November 18, 2017 16:46 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesSometimes it's hard to recover with students when you get off on the wrong foot. It's even harder when you take that foot and put it in your mouth. Follow @jonHarper70bd @@cultofpedagogy @bamradionetwork Jennifer Gonzalez is editor-in-chief of the Cult of Pedagogy website, where she shares resources and inspiration to help teachers work happier and more effectively and the host of the podcast, Cult of Pedagogy. A National Board Certified Teacher and self-taught technology lover, she i...
I Was Quietly Seething at a Staff Member, So I Reprimanded Everyone
November 11, 2017 00:35 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesWhen I sent a blanket memo to my entire staff, I was actually just avoiding a painful discussion with one staff member. Then I learned... Follow @jonHarper70bd @unfoldthesoul @bamradionetwork Ken Williams is Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Unfold The Soul, a group which trains entrepreneurs, educators, and motivated individuals how to accelerate the achievement of their personal and professional goals. Ken’s background includes a BA from Morehouse College and he also holds a Mas...
I Assumed I Knew My Student, So I Called Her Out: I Was Wrong
November 03, 2017 22:52 - 8 minutes - 20 BytesI didn't like a students behavior in my classroom. Eventually, I called her out in front of the whole class. Later I learned.... Follow @jonHarper70bd @TrevorMuir @bamradionetwork Trevor Muir is a teacher, speaker, and author of the book, The Epic Classroom: How to Boost Engagement, Make Learning Memorable, and Transform Lives.
I Kept Everything Bottled Up Until It Spilled Out In School
October 28, 2017 15:59 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesI hid my pain and didn't take time to grieve my loss. I thought I was doing the right thing until one day at school my suppressed emotions unexpectedly surfaced. I realized it was time... Follow @jonHarper70bd @stantonalana @bamradionetwork Alana Stanton is a kindergarten teacher at Mulberry Elementary in Gwinnett County, Georgia. She has taught 13 years teaching K-3 literacy special, first and second grades, and kindergarten. She currently writes a blog called More Than A Lesson where ...
I Realized Too Late that I Failed To Meet My Student's Needs
October 23, 2017 23:22 - 7 minutes - 20 BytesI was managing my classroom according to my master plan and was pleased with the model. Regretfully, my students felt differently, but I didn't find out until it was too late. Follow @jonHarper70bd @shareski @bamradionetwork Dean Shareski is the Community Manager for Discovery Education. He also teaches at Wilkes University. He has been actively pursuing the use and potential of technology for learning for the past decade.
I Planned The Best Lesson Ever, My Students Hated It
October 13, 2017 22:34 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesI was committed to being the best teacher possible, so I planned the best lesson ever. My students were not impressed. Follow @jonHarper70bd @Urban_Teacher Bamradionetwork Mark Martin aka @urban_teacher is an outstanding educator with a proven track record of innovative and inspirational teaching. He is committed to providing greater opportunities for young people and providing access to lifelong learning. Mark is a Global Educator and is highly skilled in delivering bespoke training co...
My Ego Undermined My Ability to Learn and Grow
October 05, 2017 23:40 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesWhen my colleague disagreed with me my ego took over. I missed a great opportunity to learn and grow. Follow @jonHarper70bd @rickhess99 @bamradionetworkFrederick "Rick" M. Hess is resident scholar and director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. He has authored influential books on education including The Same Thing Over and Over, Education Unbound, Common Sense School Reform, Revolution at the Margins, and Spinning Wheels, and pens the Education Week blog “R...
Moments in My Teaching Career I Wish I Could Take Back
September 30, 2017 00:51 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesIt can be painful, but instructive to think about some of the missteps we made in our careers in education. Our guest shares a few she wishes she could erase and the lessons she learned from them. Follow @jonHarper70bd @PernilleRipp @bamradionetwork Pernille Ripp is a 7th grade teacher in Oregon, WI. She is also creator of the Global Read Aloud Project, Co-founder of EdCamp MadWI, and believer in all children. She is the author of Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Ev...
I thought I Was a Better Teacher than a Colleague, and I Expressed It
September 22, 2017 23:30 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesI felt contempt for one of my peers for some time. One day I let those feeling show and learned a big lesson from the experience. Follow @jonHarper70bd @alienearbud @bamradionetwork Danny "Sunshine" Bauer is the founder of Better Leaders Better Schools and runs mastermind groups to support leadership growth. His podcast is at betterleadersbetterschools.com
I Forgot ...
September 15, 2017 15:18 - 8 minutes - 20 BytesI was so busy that I forgot something very small, but very important. Follow @jonHarper70bd @AmyHeavin @bamradionetwork Amy Heavin is the principal/lead learner at Ryan Park Elementary School in Angola, Indiana. Amy is the mom of three growing boys, as well as the wife of Angola High School's principal.
I thought that Being Myself Would Be Unacceptable, So I...
September 08, 2017 23:50 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesI was on my way to burnout as I tried to be somebody I'm not. Follow @jonHarper70bd @DocSpeaks @bamradionetwork Dr. Adolph Brown, III is happily married to Marla and together they have seven mischievously wonderful children. He is also a veteran educator, researcher, and humorist often invited to give lectures on critical education and workplace issues.
I Brought a Bad Attitude to the School Year: My Priority Was Me
August 26, 2017 14:40 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesI was so wrapped up in the problems that a couple of students were creating that I wrecked a school year for my peers, my students, and myself. Follow @jonHarper70bd @Angela_Watson @bamradionetwork Angela Watson is National Board Certified Teacher currently working as an instructional coach and educational consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. She has published four books and blogs The Cornerstone For Teachers. Her Sunday podcast is called Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers.
Whoops! I Forgot My Empathy at the Door: Things Didn't Go So Well
August 18, 2017 20:17 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesAs soon as I opened my mouth, I realized that my comments conveyed that I was not being a supportive principal. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @mattwachel @bamradionetwork Matt Wachel is a father, husband, Elementary Principal, ASCD Emerging and Influence Leader, and to co-author of Having an Impact on Learning: The Public Relations Professional and the Principal
I Failed to Adapt to the New Demands of My Position
August 11, 2017 22:34 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesI thought the good work and good will from my past were sufficient to manage my new position as the principal at a new school. I was wrong. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @jon_wennstrom @bamradionetwork Jon Wennstrom is an elementary principal in Livonia, Michigan. He serves on the board of directors for MEMSPA (Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principals Association). He is active on Twitter and writes a weekly blog called [email protected].
I Was Performing Not Teaching: How I Realized Something Was Wrong
August 04, 2017 22:24 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesI woke up and realized that I was doing the work that my students should be doing. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @peterdocker @bamradionetwork Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for over twenty years. He is author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom and You're a Teacher. . .So Act Like One! Improving Your Stage Presence in the Classroom. In his spare time, he enjoys writing fiction, listening to Classic Rock, reading mystery ...
Through Trial and Error I Learned to Lead from the Inside Out
July 29, 2017 00:41 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesI wanted to be a great leader so I tried to be just like the great leader I replaced. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @peterdocker @bamradionetwork Peter Docker gets up everyday to enable people to be extraordinary so that they can do extraordinary things. A former senior Royal Air Force officer, pilot, international negotiator, project manager, consultant and coach, Peter is now an Igniter working alongside Simon Sinek and the Start With Why movement, and gives talks and workshops around the ...
I Tried to Intimidate a Student: What Happened Next Surprised Me
July 21, 2017 23:11 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIt worked in the movies. I was sure that instilling a little fear in my students was the way to manage student behavior. Then one day... Follow: @jonHarper70bd @memayer21 @bamradionetwork Matthew Mayer is a husband, father and an elementary school lead learner hoping to shape the next generation of amazing American citizens.
I Didn't Invite Teachers to the Table. It Was a Big Mistake
July 14, 2017 18:25 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest talks with us about school leadership, decision making and what she learned from her biggest mistake. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @allysonapsey @bamradionetwork Allyson Apsey believes in looking for the good and the lesson in every situation. Being a principal for 13 years, a mom to two boys, and a wife gives her plenty of opportunities to make mistakes and learn from them.
I Was A Hypocrite with a Double Standard and It Rocked My World
June 30, 2017 15:37 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesSometimes we have to view things from the other side of the table to see our mistakes and be ready to grow. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @joshsstumpenhorstideaguy42 @bamradionetwork Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher. He was named the 2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year, 2012 Illinois Teacher Excellence Award Winner, 2012 Illinois Computer Educator Teacher of the Year and a member of the 2011 International Society of Technology Educators Emerging Leaders...
3 Leadership Lessons I Learned at The School of Hard Knocks
June 22, 2017 19:49 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesWe can take courses, have mentors, and read books, but often are most impacting lessons come from making mistakes. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @ideaguy42 @bamradionetwork Dr. Robert Dillon serves the students and community of the Affton School District as Director of Technology and Innovation. Prior to this position, he served as a teacher and administrator in public schools throughout the Saint Louis area. He authored the book, Leading Engaging School.
Blaming, Complaining and Blowing Off Steam Feels Good, but...
June 16, 2017 00:42 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesI've found that working in education presents many frustrations and reasons to vent, complain, and blow off steam. How I found a better way to handle these emotions. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @davidgeurin @bamradionetworkDavid Geurin is principal and lead learner of Bolivar HS, a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School. He is passionate about empowering students and teachers as dynamic learners. Recently, he was selected as a 2017 NASSP National Digital Principal. He blogs regularly at davidgeuri...
Sometimes Growth Is Ugly, Embarrassing, and Hurtful
June 09, 2017 08:27 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesI learned a valuable lesson from one of my students. The learning process was ugly, embarrassing and hurtful, but in the end we both ended up in a better place. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @Donwettrick @bamradionetwork Don Wettrick is an Innovation Coordinator at Noblesville High School, just outside Indianapolis, IN. He is the author of "Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level". Wettrick has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educ...
I Got a Blistering Critique from My Staff, It Hurt and...
June 01, 2017 21:27 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesI thought I was doing a great job, until I got the results of a staff survey. I was devastated, but I learned a few valuable lessons. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @8amber8 @rebeccacoda @bamradionetwork Amber Teamann is an award-winning assistant principal in Texas, where she is most passionate about being positive, integrating effective technology for student engagement, and making school FUN without compromising academic success for every student.
Once My Ego Took Over....
May 25, 2017 22:25 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as two educators share what they learned from mistakes driven by egos gone wild. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @RickJetter @rebeccacoda @bamradionetwork Follow: @jonHarper70bd @RickJetter @rebeccacoda @bamradionetwork Rebecca Coda has over 18 years’ experience in education as a teacher, ELA curriculum and assessment writer, technology program leader, contributing columnist for School Leader's Now, and founder of the Digital Native Network. Rebecca is a National Board Certified Teach...
I Chose to Be Comfortable Instead of Effective
May 19, 2017 19:40 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesI chose to overlook the need to change my teaching practice because I wanted to be comfortable. I continued till I saw the impact on my students and staff. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork Larry Ferlazzo began teaching in 2003 after working as a community organizer for nearly twenty years. An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif. Larry is the author of several books, including Helping Students Motivat...
I Had to Face the Good, the Bad and the Ugly About My Work
May 13, 2017 13:05 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesI was skilled and accomplished, so I expected myself to be perfect at my craft. It was painful when I discovered that I wasn't and needed help. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @jesslahey @bamradionetwork Jessica Lahey is an educator, writer and speaker. She writes the bi-weekly New York Times column, The Parent-Teacher Conference and is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and commentator at Vermont Public Radio. Her best-selling book is The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let ...
No Limits? How I Discovered the Boundaries of Transparency
May 05, 2017 00:38 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesTransparency has limits. I learned this lesson the hard way and I've been living with the error for years. Do you know the boundaries? Follow: @barrykid1 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Barry Saide is the Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for the Frelinghuysen Township School District, in Newton, New Jersey.
I Burned Out Because I Thought Everything Was Important
April 27, 2017 22:32 - 7 minutes - 20 BytesIt took a while for me to figure out that some things in school are important and some things just aren't. Follow: @jethrojones @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Jethro Jones is the principal of Kodiak Middle School and host of the Transformative Principal podcast, where he interviews successful educational leaders to improve our schools. He focuses on finding simple solutions to complex problems.
How I Eventually Learned That "Why" Matters More Than "What"
April 21, 2017 02:02 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesAs a new administrator, I started with a bang, but eventually realized I was en route to a bust. Here's how I got back on track. Follow: @Joesanfelippofc @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Joe Sanfelippo, PhD is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District. Prior to taking on his current role, he was an elementary school principal in two rural school districts and co-authored The Power of Branding-Telling Your School's Story and Hacking Leadership.
I Failed to Understand and Feel Her Pain
April 13, 2017 22:32 - 8 minutes - 20 BytesI thought I was empathetic educator till I found myself dismissing the pain of another. Follow: @ShanaVWhite @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Shana White serves as technology coordinator at Creekland Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA as well as an adjunct teacher for Georgia Virtual School. Shana is dedicated to empowering and teaching both students and teachers how to effectively use technology as a tool to enhance and take charge of their own growth.
I Valued Compliance Over Empowerment, Until My Student Threw Up
April 06, 2017 21:48 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesI had lots of rules and lots of ways to make sure my students understood them and complied. Then I got a wake-up call. Follow: @tonyvincent @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Tony Vincent likes to learn, teach, and make things. Since 1998, Tony has been a pioneer in digital learning, and he continues to help educators use technology for teaching and learning.
I Thought Everyone Should Be Treated the Same, I Was Wrong
March 30, 2017 23:11 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesI learned the hard way that treating people equally doesn't mean treating everyone the same. Follow: @benjamingilpin @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Ben Gilpin is a relationship driven educator with a passion for innovation. Ben serves as an elementary principal in Michigan. He is involved with classroomcribs.com and personalized learning initiatives with the Michigan Department of Education. He is known for his blog, The Colorful Principal, which showcases stories and learning pieces ...
I Was Surrounded by the Wrong People: Being Selective Matters
March 23, 2017 15:39 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesHow I learned to say yes to the right people, and no to the wrong people. Follow: @joshuasheart @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Joshua Williams is a Ransom Everglades high school student from South Florida who discovered his passion for philanthropy when he was 4 and a half-years old. Believing that no child should ever go hungry, for over ten years, Joshua has been dedicated to helping to “stomp out world hunger” through his organization Joshua’s Heart Foundation.
I Reacted Rashly Because I Didn't Want to Look Weak
March 17, 2017 01:26 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesI was startled by happened in my classroom and felt that I had to do something. I would never respond as I did again. Follow: @spencerideas @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork After teaching middle school for eleven years, John Spencer is now a professor of instructional technology at George Fox University. He is passionate about creativity, design thinking, and digital literacy. He blogs at spencerideas.org.
I Learned That I Could Not Demand Respect, I Had to...
March 10, 2017 02:11 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesFortunately, I had a mentor who was willing to sit me down and set me straight. Follow: @thomascmurray @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Tom Murray is the State and District Digital Learning Policy and Advocacy Director. He joined the Alliance 2014 as the state and district digital learning policy and advocacy director, where he works alongside state education departments, corporations, and school districts across the country. Tom’s wealth of experience in K12 digital leadership has been...
I Did Not Consider My Audience
March 03, 2017 03:02 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesI was focused on what I wanted to say and neglected my audience. Lesson learned! Follow: @j1berger @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Dr. Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and bestselling author of Contagious: Why Things Catch On and Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior. He's spent over 15 years studying how social influence works and how it drives products and ideas to catch on. He’s taught Wharton’s top rank...
I Allowed Myself to Burn Out Again and Tried to Hide It
February 26, 2017 15:21 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesI kept my burnout from my students and realized years later I made a big mistake. Follow: @raepica1 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Rae Pica is an education consultant, keynote speaker, radio host, and author, specializing in the development and education of the whole child. Her most recent book is What If Everybody Understood Child Development?: Straight Talk About Improving Education and Children’s Lives.
I Wasn't Prepared for All of the Choices
February 17, 2017 01:54 - 8 minutes - 20 BytesThis week we check in with a college student who shares what he's learned from his mistakes. Follow: @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Cameron McCoy is a freshman at Morehouse College pursuing a Double Major in Business Administration and Economics with a Minor in Spanish. Works as a essayist, orator, and civil rights activist within the youth community.
Hard Lesson: Set Expectations for Students and Parents
February 10, 2017 00:02 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesWe were so excited that we jumped the gun and changed our teaching, but we forgot to prepare our students and parents. We learned why setting expectations is critical. Follow: @RossCoops31 @murphysmusings5 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Ross Cooper and Erin Murphy are co-authors of the forthcoming Hacking Project-Based Learning. Ross is the Supervisor of Instructional Practice K-12 in the Salisbury Township School District (1:1 MacBook/iPad) in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Erin serves ...
I Had to Be Right, Even When I Didn't Have an Answer
February 03, 2017 01:58 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesIt took me a while to realize that creating growing relationships is more important than being right. Follow: @kristenswanson @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Kristen Swanson is Edcamp founder, senior educational technology leader at Bright Bytes, and author of Professional Learning in the Digital Age and Teaching the Speaking and Listening Standards.
Hmm, My Lesson Plan Upset Students, Parents and Went Viral
January 27, 2017 00:03 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest is famous for his social experiments with students. Most are very enlightening, but today he's talking about one that was an epic fail. Follow: @NicholasFerroni @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Nicholas Ferroni is a revered high school teacher who mentors his diverse students with deep personal commitment and care. Nick was recognized as one of the "Most Influential Educators in America," as well as named "Upstander of the Year" by the HRC.
Why I Focused on the Hard Skills and Neglected the Soft Ones
January 20, 2017 00:46 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesHow I learned that sometimes the lesson plans and grades just don't matter. Follow: @rocket_116 @mgcjusa @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Bonnie K. Curran, M.S. is a Library Media Specialist Richboro Middle School, Bucks County, Pennsylvania and is in her 15th year of teaching the middle-level student. Mike Curran is a professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Rider University and served as a classroom teacher and department chair in New Jersey public schools. He has served as...
Why Are We So Hard on Ourselves? Maybe It Is Because...
January 13, 2017 02:25 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesWhy are many of us who work in education so hard on ourselves? Today's episode may provide some clues and solutions. Follow: @teresagross625 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Teresa Gross and is currently a Middle School Literacy Teacher in Rochester, New York. She strives every day to find a healthy balance between fitness, work and my personal life.
I Learned That Less Is More
January 06, 2017 02:19 - 6 minutes - 20 BytesSome talk about cognitive load, others just say there's too much happening at the same time. The big takeaway is, when presenting, less is more. Follow: @ClaudioZavalaJr @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Claudio Zavala began his 20+ year educational career in California before moving to Texas. He has a passion for integrating technology into classroom and preparing all with 21st century skills.
I Had a Power Struggle with a Student and...
December 23, 2016 00:19 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesMy student dug in her heels. I dug in mine. I learned a powerful lesson. Follow: @jmattmiller @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Matt Miller is a Spanish teacher at Turkey Run High School. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. Matt is a Google Certified Teacher, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and Bammy! Awards nominee. He writes at the Ditch That Textbook blog about using technology and creative ideas in teaching. Reach him at ma...