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Strategies for Getting the Most Out of Education Conferences

#EdChat Radio - February 15, 2024 23:16 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Education conference season has started. In this episode, we look at conferences and explore ways to get the most out of attending them. Follow on Twitter: @tomwhitby @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy served a...

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What Evolved, What Worked: How Did the Pandemic Change Teaching and Learning?

#EdChat Radio - June 06, 2023 14:32 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
As we close this school year, most of us now see the pandemic in the rearview mirror.  How did the pandemic change education?  What evolved? What stuck? what faded?  What Worked? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares  @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http:/...

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Where Are My Students?

#EdChat Radio - May 10, 2023 02:07 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
The pandemic is technically behind us, and most schooling has returned to face-to-face instruction. What has not returned to normal is student attendance.  An NPR study of 21 school districts found widespread, chronic absenteeism nationwide, leaving many teachers wondering, "Where are my student...

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Professional Development: Can We Make It More Relevant, More Practical, More Useful?

#EdChat Radio - May 02, 2023 22:32 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
We know education is evolving, and professional development is necessary. So how can we make PD more relevant, practical, and useful? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Wes...

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How Have Changes in Teaching, learning, and Society Affected How You Teach?

#EdChat Radio - April 19, 2023 00:05 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Teaching, learning, and society have changed significantly over the last 20-40 years. In this discussion, we look at how we adapted to these changes and how we they altered our profession and practices. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd....

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EDU.GPT: A Passing Trend or Paradigm Shift in Education?

#EdChat Radio - April 05, 2023 03:59 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
We’ve been conditioned to believe that if we wait long enough, any new trend in education will eventually pass. But What if ChatGPT and Generative Artificial Intelligence are here to stay? Follow on Twitter: @shiftparadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archiv...

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Why Does the Challenge of Converting Education Research to Practice Persist, and How Can We Close the Gap?

#EdChat Radio - March 06, 2023 03:56 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
The chasm between education research and practice is long-standing and persistent.  Why is the gap so difficult to close, and what can be done to change this dynamic? Follow on Twitter: @ShiftParadigm @danacoledares  @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pb...

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Wake-Up Call: What’s Behind A Growing Cultural Trend Confusing Teachers and Teaching?

#EdChat Radio - February 23, 2023 23:49 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
The term ‘woke’ is a label increasingly used to describe educators and education policies, but what does it really mean? Who created the term? How did this slang become a label used to disparage educators and education? Does it matter, and if so, why? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacol...

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What the Past Tells Us About the Future of ChatGPT in Education

#EdChat Radio - February 10, 2023 00:37 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this discussion, we look back at how we’ve responded to innovations in education to get some perspective on what we can likely expect about the road ahead for ChatGPT. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat....

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What Are the Best Measures of Actual Learning, Portfolios, Grades, Something Else?

#EdChat Radio - January 14, 2023 23:51 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
How can we best determine that students are authentically grasping the lessons we’re teaching? How can we best confirm that learning objectives are met? This week we discuss the best measures of actual learning and the shifts required to embrace them. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoled...

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Co-teaching More Effectively with Special Needs Teachers

#EdChat Radio - December 20, 2022 01:17 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of co-teaching special needs students and what works when collaborating with special needs teachers. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy h...

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What Are the Qualities of a Great Principal?

#EdChat Radio - December 07, 2022 22:20 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Teachers, students, and parents often need and want different things from a school principal. In this episode, we summarize the edchat discussion where participants shared what they believe are the qualities of a great principal. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @bamr...

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Teachers, School Leaders and Twitter: Where Are We Now, Where Are We Going?

#EdChat Radio - December 02, 2022 01:40 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
So many of us have connected on Twitter and used the tool for collaboration, support, and professional development. The platform opened myriad new possibilities for us, but now that Twitter’s future is uncertain, many are wondering what we’ll do if Twitter goes away. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyA...

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Identifying the Hidden Teacher Stressors We Need to Transfer to Support Staff

#EdChat Radio - December 02, 2022 01:39 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
The volume of big and small decisions we make in our classrooms daily is surprising when examined closely. Which decisions and tasks could be passed to support staff, and what is required to begin freeing teachers of these distracting and draining activities? Follow on Twitter: @ItsAMrY @DrRo...

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EdChat Is Evolving: A Look Back, a Look Ahead, Saying Goodbye

#EdChat Radio - December 02, 2022 01:25 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
EdChat started out as a safe and supportive platform to connect teachers and school leaders and exchange ideas. Online educator chats have evolved and so has #edchat. Today we look back, then forward, and say goodbye to one of our most valued hosts. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoleda...

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Managing Our Personal Views on Sensitive Topics That Arise in the Classroom

#EdChat Radio - November 15, 2022 00:44 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
As sensitive topics increasingly seep into our classrooms, how do we approach discussions with integrity, fidelity, and respect? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edcha...

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How to Help Substitute Teachers Help Us

#EdChat Radio - October 28, 2022 19:22 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Substitute teachers do their best to fill gaps and ensure the continuity of learning.  In this discussion, we look for betters ways to help subs help us. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks...

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How to Help Substitute Teachers Help Us

#EdChat Radio - October 28, 2022 19:22 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Substitute teachers do their best to fill gaps and ensure the continuity of learning.  In this discussion, we look for betters ways to help subs help us. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @AggieAshley @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks...

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The Lessons We're Learning on the Road to Learning Recovery: What We Know, What Matters Most

#EdChat Radio - October 20, 2022 22:03 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
The impact of the pandemic on student learning is now well supported and schools are immersed in rolling out plans and programs to accelerate learning.  At this point, what do we know about learning recovery and what matters most? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledares @tomwhitby @sgtho...

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Three Alternatives to Teachers Spending Personal Money on School Supplies

#EdChat Radio - October 15, 2022 14:38 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
One way that teachers routinely show how much we care is by spending personal funds on school supplies. With inflation rising, the cost of this habit is increasing as well. Today we discuss alternatives and quickly discovered there are options, some simple, some complicated. Follow on Twitter:...

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Social Media In Education: What's Still Working, What's Not

#EdChat Radio - September 20, 2022 19:58 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this episode, we recap a recent #edchat discussion on the many ways social media has changed education for the better along with some of the challenges it has introduced along the way. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: ...

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A 10-Minute Overview of Important Legal Issues and Boundaries Every Educator Needs to Know

#EdChat Radio - September 20, 2022 19:57 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
This week we discussed the growing constellation of issues that have legal implications for educators.  The ground beneath our feet is shifting, and there are many new state laws across the nation that teachers need to know. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetw...

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Gut Check: A Good School Culture Feels Like, Looks Like, Sounds Like This...

#EdChat Radio - September 13, 2022 22:28 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this episode, we look beyond the mission statement, obligatory activities, and social veneer to identify some authentic measures of a healthy school culture. How many exist at your school? Follow on Twitter: @DennisDill @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @jonHarper70bd  @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archi...

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Walking the Line: How Do We Teach Subjects Where Community Values and Beliefs Conflict With Facts?

#EdChat Radio - August 30, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
How should we respond when the facts we are responsible for teaching conflict with community values and beliefs? It's a fine line that teachers increasingly need to walk as we balance what's in the best interest of students with what's required to keep our jobs. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 ...

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How SEL Confusion Impacts Student Learning: What Every Educator Needs to Know About This New and Growing Trend

#EdChat Radio - August 23, 2022 05:27 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
As many of us return to school this year, we will encounter a new and growing resistance to social-emotional learning. In this episode, we discuss what increasing numbers of non-educators misunderstand about SEL, how it’s impacting student learning, and what every educator needs to know about t...

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Assessments That Best Reflect How Our Teaching Impacts Student Learning

#EdChat Radio - August 16, 2022 23:26 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Join us as we consider, compare, and contrast student assessments through the lens of how well they reflect how our teaching impacts student learning. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledare @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks....

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Student Teachers: What Still Works? Teaching Time, Teaching Style, Choice

#EdChat Radio - August 10, 2022 06:34 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this episode, we take a fresh look at student teachers.  What has changed over the years, what has not and what works in the current educational climate? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Har...

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Navigating the Three Types of Parent-Teacher Conferences Confidently and Comfortably

#EdChat Radio - August 04, 2022 06:45 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this episode, we talk about the three types of parent-teacher conferences and strategies to confidently and comfortably communicate with parents that lead to a positive and productive experience. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledare @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarp...

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Preparing General Academic Teachers to Be Effective in Special Education Inclusion Classes: What Works, What Doesn’t?

#EdChat Radio - August 01, 2022 06:49 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Assigning general academic teachers to special education inclusion classes is now a well-established practice. Some receive training and certification, some don’t. What are the implications for students and teachers? In practice, what works and what doesn’t? Follow on Twitter: @AveryOwlStars...

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Gifted Students, Average Students, Struggling Students: Rethinking Reaching Them All

#EdChat Radio - July 15, 2022 02:17 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
In theory, we’re committed to reaching all students and leaving none behind. In practice, structural incentives define our priorities and focus. In this episode, we look at some of the strategies we’re considering and reconsidering. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledare @tomwhitby @sgt...