In this podcast we explore ways to make learning last. It's not good enough to simply gain exposure to content, to learn a skill just long enough to take a test, or to never develop any skills that endure. Based on key concepts from the book: "It's Like Riding a Bike: How to make learning last a lif…
In this episode, Dave Schmittou and Katelynn Giordano debate whether reading is overrated in schools. They demonstrate what it's like to agree to disagree and yet still have the utmost respect for each other. Based in part on their book, Poking the Bear (available September 23, 2022), the two engage in critical conversations with the hope of being an example of critical conversation and productive dialogue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
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In this episode, Dave invites us to one of his recent virtual keynote presentations. As he shares with this group of more than 100 educators, tasked with bringing engaging instruction into their classrooms with the assistance of technology, Dave reminds us all that technology should be used to enhance who we are. It's not designed to replace us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
In this episode, Dave shares his remaining mindfield thoughts. Connect with Dave at: dave@teachbetter.com @daveschmittou --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
In this episode, Dave explores the error we make when we believe that past practice predicts future performance. Connect with Dave at: dave@teachbetter.com @daveschmittou --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
In this episode, Dave tackles a practice that has picked up steam in virtually every school in America. When we don't actually read the research and only apply the Cliffs Notes version, we can get so much wrong. Labeling assignments formative or summative hurts kids. Using assessments formatively AND summatively is the answer., Feel free to share your thoughts with Dave at: dave@teachbetter.com @daveschmittou --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
In this Educational MINDfield episode, you are challenged to chip away at anything that gets in the way of your primary purpose. Focus on the focus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
In this episode, Dave Schmittou shares why he believes college is not for everyone....as a matter of fact, it may only be for the few. The average American is stuck paying off student loans for 21.1 years. The average American transitions careers every 4.5 years. Feel free to share your thoughts with Dave at: dave@teachbetter.com @daveschmittou --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
In this episode, Dave Schmittou shares why he believes the argument against standardized testing is the wrong argument to be having. The accountability, sorting and selecting, the labeling, the judging are all tremendous problems attributed to standardized tests, but it's not the tests that are the problem. It's what we do with them. Feel free to share your thoughts with Dave at: dave@teachbetter.com @daveschmittou --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
Pam Hall explains: * Teaching in Pig Country * Teaching Engineering in Elementary * Finding Success in Year 33 * How to Focus on What's Important Follow Pamela's journey at: https://www.pamhall2inspire.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
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Tim is an astronomy teacher from British Columbia, Canada, teaching kids about the universe and their place in this world. Follow Tim on Twitter: @astrostephenson Check out Tim's website at: https://astrostephenson11.wixsite.com/beyond-the-sky Check out Tim's books at: https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Classroom-Tim-Stephenson/dp/B093WBRC8T/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=beyond+the+classroom&qid=1628267404&sr=8-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
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Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of Melissa and Doug Toys, shares her journey of discovery and overcoming. LifeLines, Melissa's revealing and transparent project is designed to help all of us have the courage to find who we really are and then share it with the world. https://Lifelines.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
As a parent, DeMallie fought a nationwide battle against bureaucracy for the simple, common-sense idea that children in the back of a classroom should be able to hear their teacher. Now, as a teacher herself, DeMallie is speaking loud and clear, fighting public-school dysfunction on the inside. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
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A bonus episode taken from the audio of a Facebook Live event during the final week of January 2021 Just a little bear poking. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
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A six-minute audio taken from a Facebook Live event recorded during the final week of January 2021. Just a little bear poking:) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
Karen Giuffre started a school in New Jersey to change the way school was done for her own kids and now she is changing the lives of students around the world. Follow Karen on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mentoredbykaren/ Check out Voyagers Community School at: https://www.voyagerscommunityschool.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
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Madison, an amazing student, works, plays sports, and has plans for her future. In this episode, she shares her thoughts on how school could help prepare her for her future even better. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support
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