Making Better Teachers Podcast

It's been almost 3 years since episode 29! What happened? Find out more from Host Kevin O'Shea. Also find out about the NEW education podcast, the Nature Talks Podcast. Come over and SUBSCRIBE to this new amazing education podcast with inspirational guests.  The Nature Talks Podcast -- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nature-talks-podcast/id1579829311   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LANXGGXJ9uSDL1rCd3DaE   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82NTdjODZkOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi7mMGE0tX5AhUgvFYBHY_kDCoQ4aUDegQIARAD&hl=en   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatureTalksPodcast/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/madformaple    

It's hiring season. What can I do to stand out from the crowd? What are the do's and dont's of interviewing and recruiting in the teaching world. This week we talk to international school Principal Harish Kanabar about the administrator's view of the yearly recruitment cycle. Making Better Teachers: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

What makes an effective leader? How does one transition from a classroom to a leadership role? This week we chat with podcaster and educational leader, Joshua Stamper. Joshua talks about his journey from classroom teacher to educational leader at a school in the United States. He also discusses his podcast, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast as well as the many inspirational guests he has had on his show. Making Better Teachers: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

How do you shake up a school's science curriculum and make it more meaningful and fun? How do you get more girls involved in STEM and STEAM? How do you help other educators become more skilled in teaching science? How do you make real-world and hands-on science connections? This week we chat with international educator Tia Luker-Putra. She is an innovative and exciting science teacher based in Shanghai, China. Making Better Teachers: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

Who is reshaping education in a time when we need it? Who is impacting educators and students around the world at a time when the world is in need of help? Inspire Citizens are! We chat with Steve Sostak and Aaron Moniz from inspirecitizens.org. They cohosted the Shekou SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Summit in Shenzhen, China. We got to chat in person and what they do and how they are reshaping education. Making Better Teachers: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

How can we amplify student voice and teach a large number of communication, organizational and technology skills? Easy... Bring podcasting into your school! This week we chat with Eugene Leonard about how he developed a podcasting program at his school. You'll learn how he did it, how you can and more about his own personal podcast! Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

What is the upcoming Shekou SDG Summit? This week we talk to Nathan Lill, Associate Principal at Shekou International School about his role in organizing the upcoming summit to teach and inspire educators and students about the Sustainable Development Goals. Who will be at the summit? Why is it so important to hold an event like this and what will the future hold? Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

In Episode 23, Season 2 of the Making Better Teachers Podcast kicks off. Host Kevin O'Shea talks about why the podcast was quiet during the summer months and where it will be going during season 2. Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

What's it like to teach science and conservation to both adults and children? This week we chat with Cari Ritzenthaler, co-host of the Bugs & Stuff podcast. She is a  scientist, adjunct instructor and works in an elementary school in the United States. Cari also co-hosts the Bugs & Stuff Podcast, a show all about insects, conservation and science. Part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/   Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com   Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple   Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

How can collecting EdTech badges make you a better teacher? In this episode, we chat with Nate Gildart who has been doing some pretty inspiring tech-related work in education for years. We discuss why educators should be collecting badges and some of the innovative stuff Nate has been doing with Google Earth for education.   Part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/   Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com   Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple   Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

Creating innovative solutions to real-world problems. That's the name of the game when you become a Google Certified Innovator. This week, Adam Hill shares his experiences about his journey to becoming a Google Certified Innovator. What did he have to do in order to apply and what was the Google Innovator Academy like?  Adam shares a lot of fantastic information for those educators looking to up their teaching game! Part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/   Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com   Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple   Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

What's it like to have a leadership role in a Canadian school versus an international school? What challenges and rewards are there when someone in a leadership role transitions to an international education setting? This week we chat with Ann Marie Luce, Elementary Principal at a large international school in Beijing, China. We learn about her journey from being a leader in Canada to making the move abroad.   Part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/   Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com   Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple   Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

There will be no new episode of the Making Better Teachers Podcast this week, but a new one will be coming next week.

How often do you attend formal PD sessions? How often do you attend Professional Development sessions that are a little "Outside the Box"? This week we learn about one of those sessions. We chat with Carlos Galvez all about #PubPD and more specifically, #PubPDasia. This fun PD is set in pubs around the world and involves networking, drinks and a lot of professional learning. Find out more in this episode! Part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/ Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

What is an Apple Distinguished Educator? How do you become one? In this episode, we chat with educator, Ryan Krakofsky who was just accepted into the 2019 Apple Distinguished Educator cohort. He talks about his path into education and what he did to be picked for such a coveted position. Part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/ Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

What is an Assistant Language Teacher and what do they do? If you're teaching English abroad, where can you get professional development? This week we chat with David Hayter from ALT Training Online. We learn about the job and free PD opportunities for teachers across Japan and elsewhere. Part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/ Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

How should schools implement technology in the classroom? How can teachers use technology? How can we make technology meaningful? This week we chat with Craig Kemp, a Head of Digital Learning and Innovation based in Singapore. He shares with us some wonderful insights about how technology should be used in educational settings and also recommends some must use apps! Part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/ Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

How can we foster creativity and problem-solving skills? How can we engage students in STEM and STEAM? One great way is through the Makerspace. This week we chat with Mike Bycraft, the Head of Design and Innovation at a major international school in Korea. He tells us about all of the amazing things he's doing at his school's Makerspace and what educators of all age groups can do to encourage creativity to help their students innovate. Part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/   Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com   Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple   Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

Did you learn a second or third language when you were in school? In this week's episode, we chat with Leila Claire Rabord, an international Middle and High School French teacher. We chat about her life as an international educator and the importance of learning additional languages. In 2019, many schools use the term Global Mindedness quite freely and what better way to become a truly global person than to speak more languages. Now part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/ Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple

Why is it important to build community as teachers? What are the benefits? This week we chat with David Towse. He is a technology coach based in Tokyo and the person behind PYP ConnectED. What is PYP ConnectED and how is it bringing teachers around the world together? Now part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/ Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

Every teacher should build and maintain a Professional Learning Network! In this week's episode, Kevin chats with well know education blogger, Adam Hill, about the importance of connecting with teachers around the world! Now part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/ Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

What is a House System anyway? If you're from the U.K., you probably know, but if you're from North America, maybe not. In this episode, we chat with Lee Blowers, an elementary school teacher, and blogger based in London. He talks all about the benefits of having a House System at your school.      Now part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/   Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com   Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple   Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

What does Design Class look like in modern middle and high schools? What do students learn and why are they learning those skills? From coding to building, students do a lot! We learn about Design in the modern classroom from Jason Reagin, Design teacher at Chadwick International School. Now part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/ Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

What challenges have you faced in the classroom that changed you as a person and the way you teach? In this bonus episode, Kevin shares a story about how a challenging student made him a better educator. Some podcast news as well! The MBTP is now part of the VoicED Radio Network ..... amazing content all about education! We now have a Facebook Page as well! Go and LIKE IT! Now part of the VoicED Radio Network: https://voiced.ca/ Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple Facebook: http://facebook.com/makingbetterteachers

What does student-centered learning look like? Where is it going? In this episode, we speak to Tania Mansfield, PYP Coordinator at International School Ho Chi Minh City about their Studio model of student-centered learning. What is it? How was it developed and where is it going? If you're interested in innovative models of teaching and learning, you'll like this episode. Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple

Why should teachers focus more on getting kids outdoors to play? How does outdoor play benefit us all? In Episode 6 (Chinese New Year holiday bonus episode), host Kevin O'Shea goes solo to advocate for more outdoor play and nature education for children! Everyone wins when our little ones get outdoors to play and discover the natural world! Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple

What is Flipgrid? How can we use technology in a meaningful and creative way in our classrooms? In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Technology Coach, Sean Forde about the Flipgrid app and how he creatively uses at Chadwick International School. Sean also chats about a wonderful project he has developed called #WorldReadAlouds. Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple

What is the role of a school's Literacy Coach? What's it like to be one? In this episode of the the podcast, we chat with Middle School Literacy Coach and Education Consultant, Tonya Gilchrist about her role as a coach at an international school in Tokyo, Japan. We learn about both the challenges and the amazing rewards to her job. Making Better Teachers Blog: http://makingbetterteachers.com Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple  

So what is the IB PYP Exhibition anyway? Well, if you are a student or teacher at Primary Years Program school, its a pretty big deal. In Episode 3 of the podcast, Grade 5 teacher, Christopher Murray talks with us about the culminating event in a PYP student's academic career. Making Better Teachers blog: https://makingbetterteachers.com/ Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple

Do you remember your first year in the classroom? We certainly all do! It as a roller coaster ride to say the least. In this week's episode, we chat with first-year teacher, Greg Vice about the challenges and rewards he has faced during his first year as an elementary homeroom teacher. Making Better Teachers blog: https://makingbetterteachers.com/ Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple

There's a brand new podcast for teachers around the world. Host, Kevin O'Shea talks about this new show, where it came from and what to expect in future weekly episodes. The blog: https://makingbetterteachers.com/ Twitter: @madformaple http://twitter.com/madformaple