UnearthED
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDeeper, different, discussions on the topics that matter most to educators. UnearthED is part of the TweetED Channel covering the best Twitter education chats of the week, with lead anchors Dr. Brad Gustafson and Ben Gilpin.
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Why Becoming the Ideal School Leader Is So Elusive
May 11, 2021 21:10 - 10 minutesMost school administrators are committed to good leadership, so why is becoming an ideal school leader often so elusive? In this episode, we take off the masks, gaze deeply in the mirror, and search for real answers. Follow on Twitter: @randybw15 @PrinCoach81 @BrassTacksInno1 @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork @Jonharper70bd #unearthedpodcast James Bailey and Randy Weiner co-wrote Leading SEL by Modeling It. James Bailey's career has encompassed teacher, principal, school t...
How School Leaders Can Maintain Motivation Through This Exceptionally Challenging School Year
April 22, 2021 18:23 - 11 minutesMost school years are challenging during the best of times. Given the exceptional challenges students, teachers and parents are struggling with during the pandemic, how can school leaders maintain motivation during this unique school year? Follow on Twitter: @toddhenry, @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork @Jonharper70bd #unearthedpodcast Positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices ...
What Can School Leaders Expect From Our New U.S. Secretary of Education?
April 07, 2021 00:13 - 12 minutesIn this episode, we pick the brain of one of our “Washington insider” colleagues for clues about the road ahead under the new U.S. Secretary of Education. Follow on Twitter: @thomascmurray @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd #unearthedpodcast Tom Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alo...
Time to Hit the Pause Button and Take Care of Ourselves
April 01, 2021 21:57 - 12 minutesAs school leaders, we often consider busyness a badge of honor — until we hit the wall. Our guest says, “There were days I felt so low that if I didn’t do something I don’t know what could have happened.” In this episode, we talk about knowing when to hit the pause button and take care of ourselves. Follow on Twitter: @Dwight_Carter @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork @Jonharper70bd #unearthedpodcast Dwight Carter is a nationally recognized school leader from Central OH. Beca...
What We’ve Learned from 100 Discussions about Effective Teaching, Leading, and Life-long Learning
February 22, 2021 23:26 - 10 hoursAs we celebrate our 100th episode we take a look back and reflect on the myriad lessons we’ve learned from three years of talking with educators, and school leaders about teaching, leading schools, and lifelong learning. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is cu...
How School Leaders Can Create the Climate to Effectively Teach Students of Color
January 07, 2021 14:44School leaders are on the front lines of moving our discussions about race beyond stereotypes to facilitate the candid conversations required to teach students of color. In this episode, we look at what it takes to create the right climate. Alexs Pate is President and CEO of Innocent Technologies. He is a New York Times bestselling author who has written five novels – including Amistad, a children's book, a book of nonfiction and has curated numerous literary anthologies. His latest book Th...
Teaching and Learning: Practical Strategies for Self-Care in the Midst of Pandemic Stress and Overwhelm
November 06, 2020 14:04 - 13 minutesTeaching during the pandemic is taking its toll on the most positive and energetic educators among us. In this episode, we learn some practical strategies for managing the exceptional levels of stress and overwhelm many of us feel. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @elizabethjosel1 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Beth Joselyn is a practitioner of teaching and empowering humans to regulate their nervous system using simple tools accessible to them- BREATH, intentional moveme...
We’re Back in School: What’s Working and What’s Not?
November 06, 2020 14:02 - 12 minutesIn this episode, we take a look at what we are seeing in the first few weeks of the new school year and how it compares with insights from a recent survey about what’s working with students and what’s not. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @byrondesigns @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork David Byron is Manager of Design and Innovation Strategy at Sundberg-Ferar where he works identifying the right user needs and find emotionally compelling solutions. David was lead designer on...
Leading With a Good Heart Is Just the Start, We Need to Follow With….
August 11, 2020 15:18 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesWe start with the belief that most education leaders bring a good heart to the challenge of managing their school communities. In this episode, we discover what good intentions are insufficient to meet the leadership needs of the moment. More importantly, we look at what school leaders must add to their skills to cultivate systemic change in the areas of social justice and equity. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @MisterMinor @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Cornelius Minor...
Getting Ready for the Race Discussions Waiting for Us As We Return to School
August 11, 2020 15:16 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesAre we ready for the sensitive, complex discussions about race and social justice that will be coming to our schools next term? Black lives matter, policing, social justice, equitable education are the big themes, and the prevailing sentiment is no. Join us as we take the first step toward getting ready to manage the challenging road ahead. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @MisterMinor @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Cornelius Minor is a Brooklyn-based educator. He works w...
Getting Ready for the Race Discussions Waiting for Us As We Return to School
August 11, 2020 15:16 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesAre we ready for the sensitive, complex discussions about race and social justice that will be coming to our schools next term? Black lives matter, policing, social justice, equitable education are the big themes, and the prevailing sentiment is no. Join us as we take the first step toward getting ready to manage the challenging road ahead. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @MisterMinor @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Cornelius Minor is a Brooklyn-based educator. He works w...
Unlearning the Habits That Undermine Our Attempts to Support Great Teaching
August 11, 2020 15:10 - 14 minutes - 20 BytesOur attempts to support great teaching often fall short of our objectives, time table, and consistency. What practices do we need to unlearn or completely abandon to support teachers more effectively? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @robyn_mindsteps @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Robyn Jackson is the CEO of Mindsteps Inc. a professional development firm for k12 Educators. She’s the author of 10 books and the host of the podcast School Leadership Reimagined.
Five Things We Wish We Knew About Distance Learning Before We Took the Leap
August 11, 2020 15:01 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesWe’ve come to realize that our response to COVID-19 is more accurately described as emergency remote learning. Which raises the question, what does it really take to do distance learning well? Follow on Twitter: @thomascmurray @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Tom Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked ...
Preparing Schools to Go the Distance on Social Distancing
April 14, 2020 23:11 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest is a medical doctor and a nationally recognized voice on COVID-19. Join us for a discussion on what we need to know to go the distance with managing the pandemic in education. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Dr. Nick Gilpin is the Chief Medical Officer at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI, and he is an assistant clinical professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopath...
Covid-19: Is Closing School Really The Right Thing to Do?
March 13, 2020 16:16 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesMany school leaders are struggling to calibrate the right response to the coronavirus outbreak. We feel stuck between a rock and a very hard decision. To close or not to close? That is the question we’ll unpack in this episode. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently ...
What Does It Really Take to Teach the Students Who Are Apparently Unteachable?
March 08, 2020 14:17 - 14 minutes - 20 BytesWe're all working hard to reach every student, yet some students are still falling through the cracks. What does it take to reach the students who are difficult to teach? #unearthedpodcast Follow on Twitter: @basil_marin @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Basil Marin, Ed.S., is an Assistant Principal at Churchland High School with Portsmouth Public Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia. Marin believes wholeheartedly that he was placed on this earth to help at-risk youth who have th...
3 Myths About Education Thought Leaders: Why We Need to Debunk Them
February 20, 2020 23:32 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIn this episode, we look at the use and practical implications of the term "thought leader" -- Who uses it, who it applies to, does it matter? Follow on Twitter: @sarahdateechur @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools.
Coronavirus: Do Our Schools Need to Cover Up, Mask Up, or Hide Out?
February 10, 2020 23:03 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesWhat do school leaders need to know about the coronavirus and more importantly, what should we do in or schools to manage the threat? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Dr. Nick Gilpin is the Chief Medical Officer at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI, and he is an assistant clinical professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medic...
Mislabeling Students: Why Does It Sill Happen, How Do We Stop It?
January 14, 2020 18:22 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest has led a long battle against mislabeling students through faulty and culturally biased tests. In this episode, we look at how faulty application and interpretation of standardized tests harm students and how we can remedy the problem. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Marty Glick is the co-author of The Soledad Children. He is a litigator with the international firm, Arnold & Porter, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America in Intellectual Proper...
What If We Had a Literacy Olympics?
January 12, 2020 04:22 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesJoin us as we dive into the literacy Olympics and identify the bronze, silver and gold picks for back-to-school reading. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @KirchnerLMS @bamradionetwork Julie Kirchner began her teaching career in 1994 and has taught a wide variety of content areas including music and performing arts, sixth grade math, and fourth grade. She is now a K-5 Library Media Specialist at Meadow Ridge Elementary School in the Wayzata School District. Dr. Brad Gustafso...
The Short List of Things Great Educators Have Stopped Doing
January 12, 2020 04:19 - 9 minutes - 20 BytesMany of the generally accepted best practices of great teaching are no longer relevant. Join us as we review the conventional wisdom great teachers have thrashed, hashed and trashed. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad benjamingilpin @mwniehoff @bamradionetwork Michael Niehoff has been a secondary educator for 25 years. His students, programs & schools have been recognized by Apple, Google, CUE, and NASSP. He is the founding principal of the award-winning, project-based Minarets High School a...
Beating the Three Destabilizing Challenges Most Educators Face
January 12, 2020 04:17 - 8 minutes - 20 BytesThe challenges that shake us as we work to grow in our practice can be internal and external. Our guest offers tips for dealing with both. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @jethrojones @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. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal a...
Positive School Leadership: Why Do So Few of Us Do It Well?
January 12, 2020 04:14 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesHow can we stay positive and lead our schools in the face of relentless challenges, time pressures, setbacks, and the negative events we have to manage. Follow on Twitter:@gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @jongordon11 @bamradionetwork.com Jon Gordon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He ...
The ROI on Education: Is College Still a Good Investment?
January 12, 2020 04:10 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest challenges us to reexamine our thinking about the value and cost of college. Are there valid alternatives, and what does this view mean to those of us who work every day to prepare students for higher education? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @donwettrick @bamradionetwork Don Wettrick is the Innovation Coordinator at Noblesville High School and author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level. He has worked as a middl...
How to Confidently Lead Difficult, Risky, Candid Conversations in School: What Works
January 07, 2020 00:47 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesCan we talk? This week we kick off a series on leading difficult, risky, candid conversations in school. Conversations that are important academically, socially, civically, and personally, but have the potential to spiral out of control. How do we teach and learn the skills to discuss tough issues while maintaining our relationships with students and peers? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Eleme...
We Trumpet Diversity, But Do Schools Really Want Black Male Teachers?
December 02, 2019 23:15 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesWhy are there so few black male teachers in our schools? Is there a dearth of applicants? Are there systemic roadblocks? Are there other hidden factors at play. Join us as we try to unpack the factors behind the astoundingly low statistics. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @UrbanEdDJ @bamradionetwork Rann Miller directs a 21st Century Community Learning Center in southern New Jersey, one of 63 federally funded after-school programs in the state. He spent six years teachi...
How to Help Our Students Perform Better on Standardized Tests
October 22, 2019 19:58 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesDespite the general contempt for standardized tests among many educators they remain. In this episode, we look at how we can help all of our students do better on these tests. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Logan Thompson is a GMAT and GRE instructor and author of Beyond the Content Mindfulness as a Test Prep Advantage.
3 Subtle Signs That the People You Are Leading May Not Be With You
September 30, 2019 19:27 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesHow can a school leader determine if he has lost his way, or lost his ability to connect and lead his team? Are there clear indicators, signals, or early warning signs? More importantly, how can school administrators who have misled their staff get their people and organization back on course? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @TanveerNaseer @bamradionetwork Tanveer Naseer is an internationally-acclaimed keynote and TEDx speaker, award-winning leadership writer, author, a...
These Keys Will Help You Balance Relationships and Results
September 07, 2019 21:50 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesAre you really connecting with your staff? How do you know? In this episode, our guest shares the key to building effective teams and discovering the root of all connections. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @raehanbobby @bamradionetwork Bobby Umar is an inspirational speaker & coach who was named an Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker and he’s also spoken at TEDx 5 times. With over 500,000 social media followers, Bobby is a recognized influencer and thought leader in N...
Start the School Year With Vulnerability Instead of Strength
August 29, 2019 16:46 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesBrad Gustafson and Ben Gilpin with Sanée Bell It's back to school time. Listen in as our guest explains why she is challenging us to start the school year with vulnerability instead of strength. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @SaneeBell @bamradionetwork Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Sanée is passionate about authentic, purposeful learning for students and teachers, and she also has a strong passion for leadership an...
5 Ways to Bring New Energy to Your Back-to-School List
August 12, 2019 14:51 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesIt's back to school time. Join us as we talk about how to do it sharper, better, differently. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @TechNinjaTodd @bamradionetwork Todd Nesloney, author of Kids Deserve It, is the Academy of Education Arts & Sciences BAMMY Elementary Principal and Elementary Teacher of the Year, TCEA Classroom Teacher of the Year, White House Champion of Change, NSBA "20 to Watch", Classroom Champions Teacher, CDE "Top 40 Innovators in Education". Dr. Brad Gustafson is t...
Are We Crazy to Be School Leaders?
April 22, 2019 05:16 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest shares inspiring stories and examples of how little things can make a massive difference as we lead our schools. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @rohitbhargava @bamradionetwork Rohit Bhargava is an innovation and marketing expert and the founder of the Non-Obvious Company. He spent 15 years as a marketing strategist for Ogilvy and Leo Burnett, is the Wall Street Journal best selling author of six business books and also teaches marketing and innovation at Georgetown Univ...
The Little Things We Can Do to Make a Big Difference
March 25, 2019 05:38 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest shares inspiring stories and examples of how little things can make a massive difference as we lead our schools. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @rohitbhargava @bamradionetwork Rohit Bhargava is an innovation and marketing expert and the founder of the Non-Obvious Company. He spent 15 years as a marketing strategist for Ogilvy and Leo Burnett, is the Wall Street Journal best selling author of six business books and also teaches marketing and innovation at Georgetown Univ...
Juuling and Vaping: What All School Leaders Need to Know
March 04, 2019 04:43 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesJuuling and vaping have reached pandemic levels among teens in school. Tune in for a quick briefing on the essential things you need to know. Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @jimknight99 @bamradionetwork Show Notes Dr. Nick Gilpin is the Chief Medical Officer at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI, and he is an assistant clinical professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board cer...
Authentic and Effective Coaching: Is It Possible?
March 02, 2019 23:07 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesCan a school leader be a supervisor, an evaluator, and a supportive instructional coach? Our guest says yes, but... Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @jimknight99 @bamradionetwork Jim Knight is a senior partner at the Instructional Coaching Group and a senior research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. His recent book is Better Conversations: Coaching Ourselves to Be More Credible, Caring, and Connected. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lea...
Creating Safe and Disciplined Schools: New Guidelines
February 09, 2019 20:03 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesHow will the new set of federal guidelines impact our ability to create safe schools while maintaining fair treatment of all students? Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @BobFarrace @bamradionetwork Bob Farrace is director of public affairs for the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the premier organization for school leadership, equity, and student empowerment. He is a longtime education advocate, beginning from his days as a high school English teacher. Dr. Brad G...
Leading School Change: Doing the Real Work
January 21, 2019 23:38 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesAccording to our guest, leading school change starts with knowing and speaking your truth. What comes next? Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @proven4oklahoma @bamradionetwork Melissa Provenzano honed her commitment to improving the lives of her fellow citizens by becoming an educator. First, as a Biology teacher at Will Rogers High School, then as an administrator at Booker T Washington High School, Hale Junior High and for Bixby High School. Melissa expanded that supportive leade...
The Leadership Gap: Moving Beyond Average
January 14, 2019 03:00 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesMost school leaders want to encourage and achieve exceptional results but many of us fall short. How do we bridge the gap? Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @lollydaskal @bamradionetwork Lolly Daskal is one of the most sought-after executive leadership coaches in the world. Her extensive cross-cultural expertise spans 14 countries, six languages and hundreds of companies. As founder and CEO of Lead From Within, her proprietary leadership program is engineered to be a catalyst for le...
Helping School Leaders Deal with Natural Disasters
January 05, 2019 21:18 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesNo matter how much we like to think we are prepared for disasters, we often find ourselves ill-equipped to respond when those disasters impact our schools. How can we be better prepared? Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @gwmckeever @FB_Elementary @bamradionetwork Nikol Youngberg (Ed.D) has served as the principal of Flour Bluff Elementary School in Corpus Christi, Texas for the past eight years. She has also taught at Texas A&M Corpus Christi in the department of Educational Leader...
How Great Leaders Set Goals That Stick
October 28, 2018 20:02 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest provides practical tips for school leaders to enable us to effectively set and achieve goals. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @alienearbud @bamradionetwork Danny "Sunshine" Bauer is the founder of Better Leaders Better Schools and runs mastermind groups to support leadership growth. You can grab free resources and listen to his podcast at betterleadersbetterschools.com. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin ...
Proven Tips for School Leaders in New Roles
October 20, 2018 22:55 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesSchool leaders in new roles typically find themselves navigating a tricky path during the transition. In this segment, we look for smart insights on stepping into a new position. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @andymolinsky @bamradionetwork Lynn Colon is Director of EL Programs and Services in Norther VA, supervising the programs in 94 schools. Served as an elementary principal of a school of over 1,000 students where the goal was to create magical moments everyday. Brad Gustafso...
Global Dexterity: Comfortably Adapting to Cultural Differences
September 22, 2018 16:42 - 13 minutes - 20 BytesAuthentically relating to staff, students, and parents from different cultures is challenging. join us as we look at a model for comfortably relating to other cultures. Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @andymolinsky @bamradionetwork Andy Molinsky is a professor of Organizational Behavior and International Management at Brandeis University’s International Business School. He specializes in helping people step outside their personal and cultural comfort zones and has written two popul...
Helping School Leaders Find the Bigger Why
September 01, 2018 19:28 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesHow school Leaders create cultures of loyalty and commitment by focusing on "the bigger why." Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @steveshed @bamradionetwork Stephen Shedletzky helps leaders articulate their ideas and feelings. He is the Head of Brand Voice at Start With Why. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Sp...
Three Tips to Master the New Rules of Good Communication
August 18, 2018 16:40 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest turns our thinking about "good communication" with others upside down. Tune in to learn the new rules. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @uhmms @bamradionetwork Scott has more than 15 years of corporate leadership experience--coupled with a Ph.D. in Communication, 13 years as a lecturer in the Communication Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and author of two national best-selling books including Getting a Squirrel to Focus: Engage and Persuade Toda...
What Must We Understand to Have Difficult Conversations Online?
August 05, 2018 19:31 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesOnline discussions can quickly turn contentious, offensive, or harmful. What do we all need to know and understand to have difficult conversations online? Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @techyturner @bamradionetwork Rodney Turner is a Technology Integration Consultant and has been an educator over 20 years. Rodney is an ambitious seeker of knowledge in the science of teaching. He is blogs and co-hosts an international podcast “AU2AZ” and his own “TechyTurner’s Tips, Tricks and T...
Modeling the Future for Students
July 23, 2018 14:40 - 12 minutes - 20 BytesWhat can we as educators do today to model behaviors and actions that better prepare students for the future? Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @robertjmarzano @bamradionetwork Caroline Pugh is the Chief of Staff at CareJourney, a healthcare data analytics company based in Washington D.C. Caroline was previously the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of VirtualU, a tech startup that developed 3D human scanning technology. Named "15 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch" by Entrepreneur...
Twitter Tempest: Who is Responsible for Student Engagement?
July 08, 2018 05:56 - 10 minutes - 20 BytesLast week we did an episode on how Twitter has increasingly become a hotbed of conflict, criticism, and controversy. This week a firestorm broke out around student engagement. In this episode, we take a closer look. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @robertjmarzano @bamradionetwork Robert J. Marzano, Ph.D., is cofounder and chief academic officer of Marzano Research in Denver, Colorado. A leading researcher in education, he is a speaker, trainer, and author of more than 50 books and...
When Twitter PD Goes Bad
June 23, 2018 20:41 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesTwitter can be an extraordinary source or professional development, but increasingly the platform has become a hotbed of conflict, criticism, and controversy. How can we make the most of the current Twitter climate? Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.
Unspoken Challenges All School Leaders Face
June 03, 2018 22:27 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesOur guest has worked with school leaders around the world. In this episode, we mine his experiences for unspoken challenges all school leaders face. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @peterdewitt @bamradionetwork Peter DeWitt (Ed.D) is a former K-5 teacher for 11 years and a principal for eight years. He runs workshops and provides keynotes focusing on collaborative leadership, fostering inclusive school climates, and connected learning. Contact him here for more information. Dr. Br...
Making Staff Meetings Great...Again?
May 19, 2018 21:32 - 11 minutes - 20 BytesMost educators agree that most staff meetings are dreadful. Our guest offers tips to make meetings attractive, enjoyable and productive. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @rushtonh @bamradionetwork Rushton Hurley is a former teacher and principal, and the founder/executive director of Next Vista for Learning, which houses a free library of videos by and for teachers and students at NextVista.org. Rushton works with teachers at leaders at schools around the world, and is a regular k...