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Joe and Ron chat with Alex Guarco from GRIT makers of the GRIT Freedom Chair about PBL and the real-world. SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/auMOMcecfL1rakfv-BRM9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Charles Knoppel, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from Innovative ABA. Charles shares what his role is as a BCBA and how he can help students, teachers, and parents struggling with student behavior problems. Charles also shares some insights from all of the work he has done with school districts. Show Links: https://wakelet.com/wake/MNZOkL4IbjfgpOPYJpvnq --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Trevor Goertzen from SchoolAI. SchoolAI is one of the most impressive and transformative AI platforms out there for education. Trevor talks with us about creating Spaces, which are essentially chatbots. These can be used for students to interact with as a tutor, thought partner, historical figure, almost anything you can imagine. It's one of the most impressive features of SchoolAI. We also discuss the amazing safety and security features of SchoolAI. Get ready to have your mind blown with SchoolAI! SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/E5TpFAHHlNctqUH9MeQdv --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Christie Cloud, an amazing educator from Georgia about AI in education. Christie shares about some of her favorite AI platforms, how you can get started in AI, and some of her favorite people to follow around AI.  SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/vqFcdgmqWXESlQ5JyzAjo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

Join Ron as he shares about a recent blog post he wrote for ClickView about Gamification in the classroom. 4 Examples Of Gamification In Education --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Ron is flying solo and speaking with Michael Hernandez. Michael is an educator, author, speaker, and consultant. We discuss his upcoming book "Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects To Ignite Student Curiosity." Speaking with Michael we learn what digital storytelling is and how it can be used in every classroom. This is an amazing episode that will have you looking at stories and storytelling in a whole different way. EPISODE LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/7HJrwHWFnrlusD32Sa5OR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Randy Meyer, a colleague of theirs. Randy is a Physical Education Teacher, Musician, 2022 Southampton Township Teacher of the Year, and author. Randy discusses how he incorporates storytelling into his PE classes and how you can also engage students with simple, low-budget storytelling. We even begin to craft a story right on the show! SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/6W7DXTY3sYGmd3B44lpOa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Ron is flying solo and speaking with Michael Hernandez. Michael is an educator, author, speaker, and consultant. We discuss his upcoming book "Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects To Ignite Student Curiosity." Speaking with Michael we learn what digital storytelling is and how it can be used in every classroom. This is an amazing episode that will have you looking at stories and storytelling in a whole different way. EPISODE LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/7HJrwHWFnrlusD32Sa5OR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Telannia Norfar and Chris Fancher, authors of the Project Based Learning in the Math Classroom series. They chat with us about PBL and how it can work for you. Lots of fun and learning in this episode! SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/UMLCxFXurIGOagu066D1o --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Dr. Dawn Fichera, a middle school language arts teacher and lover of design thinking from Cherry Hill New Jersey. Dawn shares unique ways students and teachers can use the design thinking mindset in the classroom. Dawn is also a Project Invent fellow and shares her and her student's experiences working with Project Invent. SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/5kd_B0j___7XtHHXTncsu --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Co-founder and CEO of MegaMinds Eric Tao. MegaMinds is a 3D virtual world interactive presentation tool for teachers and students. Many of today's students interact in virtual worlds like Minecraft, Roadblox, and others. Learn about how a platform like MegaMinds will engage students in the learning experiences they crave. Why not meet and engage them where they live with MegaMinds? SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/pVDbYqsYw6kyNzo2LndaG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron are on a break for the month of July and hope you are enjoying your summer. Please enjoy this re-release of episode 67 Chatting with Zoe Weil. Zoe is an educator, author, president and co-founder of the Institute for Humane Education, and inventor of the term solutionary. Give a listen and learn exactly what a solutionary is and how you and your students become one!  SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/E-fLXPI77wGCBo5LAOY53 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with returning guest Miriam Plotinsky about her new book Lead Like A Teacher. In the book, Miriam discusses the empathy gap between teachers and administrators and provides tools to help administrators build and maintain collaborative leadership structures. During the show, Miriam shares some of her favorite tips for administrators and teachers. This is a great summer read for both administrators and teachers to get the new year taking off on the right path! SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/cXLxwunSzZpi4MGDHfelr --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron discuss using ChatGPT as a teacher's assistant in the classroom. They discuss how they have used it and the time it has saved them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron welcome back Shawn Young, founder and CEO of Classcraft. On Shawn's last visit we discussed a bit about teaching and relating with Generation Z and Alpha and we dive deeper into this topic in this episode. We also end the episode talking about ChatGPT, what it means for education, and how educators can use it. Show Links: https://wakelet.com/wake/-HpWNY9pt_gEUMZhb8Cmp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Dr. Julian Reed professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Furman University. Dr. Reed is the author of two books: Activating the modern classroom and Active education: Lessons for integrating physical activity with language arts, math, science and social studies. He is interested in the link between physical activity, academic achievement, and cognition among youth. He is also co-founder of Walkabouts, on-demand adventures that transform math, language arts, and reading content into short, movement-rich activities. Show Links: https://wakelet.com/wake/aNEbJ70F0z-W9qMUo23Az --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron continue their conversation with Shawn Young, creator and CEO of ClassCraft. We discuss the current generation of students, what school is like for them, how educators need to redesign learning to fit student needs, and how Classcraft can fit into it all. Show Links: https://wakelet.com/wake/y8BY9zrV0N_sSujGHpUde --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Shawn Young, the creator and CEO of Classcraft. Classcraft uses gaming principles to re-imagine students' learning experiences to help motivate students to achieve more. Show links: https://wakelet.com/wake/y8BY9zrV0N_sSujGHpUde --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron discuss some of the episodes from the 2022 season of the TeacherNerdz podcast. Listen to relive some of their favorite episodes and knowledge nuggets from the 2022 season. --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Miriam Plotinsky National Board Certified Teacher, instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland and author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. Miriam discusses how this approach to teaching can benefit all classrooms, students, and teachers. Joe also shares his experience with this approach in a 3rd grade classroom. SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/Sax7i5LiX4EqBxk-71jjQ --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with returning guest Kyle Niemis, Education Innovation Lead at Quizizz. Kyle is also co-founder of Classroom Q and MyEdTechBundle. Listen in as Kyle shares about awesome features in Quizizz, how you can get a premium Quizizz trial, and learn about the #edtechmadness! Show Links: https://wakelet.com/wake/Xx_evOiHXZTteUiNFCe93 --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the TeacherNerdz Podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Jaime Donally, founder of ARVRinEDU.com. Jaime is the author of numerous articles about AR and VR as well as the author of 2 books, Learning Transported: Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality for All Classrooms and The Immersive Classroom: Create Customized Learning Experiences with AR/VR. Follow the hashtags #ARVRinEDU and #31DaysofARVRinEDU for amazing AR VR and mixed reality information from Jaime. Show Links: https://wke.lt/w/s/Db9Na- --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

On this episode of the teachernerdz podcast, Joe and Ron chat with Kevin Askew from STOPit Solutions. STOPit is a technology solution that empowers students and staff to speak up when there is trouble for themselves or someone else. It is 100% anonymous reporting to REAL people. There are even counselors from the Crisis text line available. Listen to learn more about STOPit Solutions. Show Links: https://wke.lt/w/s/jb39-H --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with returning guest Kathi Kersznowski about Novel Effect. Novel Effect is an amazing app that will change the read aloud experience for you and students. Join us as we read books along with Novel Effect and experience our reactions first hand. Get ready to be blown away by Novel Effect! SHOW LINKS: https://wke.lt/w/s/nxVV7L --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with returning guest Jed Dearybury about his book "The Courageous Classroom." Jed shares about the book and how trauma within schools shapes learning experiences. Jed also share some powerful and personal stories from his childhood as well as his time as an elementary school teacher. Don't miss his story about when a student's dog passed away...it's heartwarming. And, we can't do a show with Jed without discussing some Television in our "2 YES MORE, 1 NO WAY" YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! SHOWNOTES/LINKS: https://wke.lt/w/s/8fz5yw --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron talk with Ari Memar and Esther Wojcicki co-founders of Tract. Tract is Tract is the online community where kids teach kids through enriching, engaging, and inspiring multimedia content, activities, and community mentorship. By unifying the process of creating fun, TikTok and YouTube style videos with project-based learning, Tract unlocks every child's potential to be an impactful creator while sharpening 21st Century Skills Esther is an educator, journalist, and mother. Esther started the Media Arts program at Palo Alto High School which has over 9 award winning publications. She was the 2002 California Teacher Of The Year. Esther is known as the "Godmother of Silicon Valley" as she has been involved in Google and Google for Education from inception, and raised 3 amazing women. Her daughter Susan is the CEO of YouTube, Janet a professor of pediatrics at University California, San Francisco, and Anne is the co-founder of 23 & Me. Ari is a life long learner, entrepreneur, and former student of Esther's at Palo Alto High School. GET STARTED ON TRACT HERE: https://tract.app/get-started/educator USE ACCESS CODE: TEACHERNERDZ SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/bGyVsR --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron talk about creativity in the classroom with Jason Blair, creativity expert. This episode is full of great ideas to use in your classroom and many that can be used right away! Be sure to check the show notes for amazing links Jason discussed. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/n_lDmh --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Dr. Ilene Winokur, educator, author, and podcast host about her passion belonging. We learn what belonging means, self-belonging, loving yourself, and bringing a sense of belonging into your classroom. Ilene also shares about her book Journey to Belonging: Pathways to Well-Being. Show Notes: https://wke.lt/w/s/1fJ1YG --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron have a chat with Andrew Jordan Nance the Founder and Lead Trainer for Mindful Arts San Francisco (MASF) and author of four popular Mindfulness books, PUPPY MIND, MINDFUL ARTS in the CLASSROOM, THE LION IN ME, and THE BAREFOOT KING, published in June 2020. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/dxxZy_ --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of The Institute For Humane Education. The Institute for Humane Education (IHE) offers graduate programs, training, and resources for teachers and changemakers looking to create a more just, humane, and sustainable future by educating about the interconnected issues of human rights, environmental sustainability, and animal protection and building a society of solutionaries. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/YTT4Cl --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron discuss cybersecurity in K-12 schools, the increase in ransomware attacks on K-12 schools across the country, simple tips to make you and your school more secure from cybercrime, and some cybersecurity myths with Kathi Kersznowski, Jaime Donally, & Michael Webb from Identity Automation. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/vC5Jx5 --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Tara Walsh from MakeMatic. MakeMatic is a team of media professionals and educators that want to inspire a generation of global learners through smart, engaging educational content they love. MakeMatic offers amazing FREE resources for educators to use in their classrooms. Check out their videos and resources on the SDGs! (https://watch.makematic.com/17daystolearn-pdf-downloads) SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/i1RPK1 --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with educator, author, speaker Jed Dearybury about creativity, play, social justice, joking with President Obama, and TV theme songs...Jed even sings a few! Check out Jed's book The Playful Classroom and The Courageous Classroom. Follow Jed Dearybury on Instagram and Twitter. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/swN8br --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Elizabeth Crawford and Carla Marschall authors of "Worldwise Learning: A Teacher′s Guide to Shaping a Just, Sustainable Future" being released soon. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/YmBJHi --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Dr. Bobbie Downs for a 2nd time, this time about TRAUMA INFORMED CLASSROOMS. Bobbie discusses how statistically all classrooms have students with trauma, what teachers can do to create a trauma informed classroom, how to prevent triggering trauma, and more. CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTE FOR SOME AMAZING RESOURCES SHARED BY BOBBIE. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/ZeXAHU --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron talk with Ron's sister-in-law, Kristy Nober. Kristy Nober is an Administrator for 9 Pre K schools and a doctorial student at Holy Family University in Philadelphia PA. They discuss the value of Pre K, services offered by the Pre K program, and the value of play in school. Show Notes: https://wke.lt/w/s/wY_14h --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Colorado language arts teacher Julia Fliss and discuss her passion for the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), social justice causes, how she brings this passion into her classroom, how she creates a sense of community with her students, and how a near death experience changed her. Oh, and we also discuss our favorite and not so favorite backyard barbeque items. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/WM5EfY --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Jess Amato from Platform to Play about the importance of play in education. We also discuss games and play from our childhoods. Show Notes: https://wke.lt/w/s/1uwqQU --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron talk with Angela Stockman the inventor and author of "Make Writing." Join them as they chat about bringing making and writing together as well as how multimodalities of communication will help all students in their futures. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/nkbf9W --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Kayce Freed Jennings senior advisor & director of the US educator program for Girl Rising about using their program in the classroom. Girl Rising is an powerful organization and film dedicated to ensuring that girls around the world are educated and empowered. This is a powerful episode, don't miss it. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/usH1Pk --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Kellie Ojeda from Project Invent. A high school program that empowers students with 21 century skills through innovation, invention, and collaboration. Project Invent's goal is to create a generation of fearless, compassionate problem solvers and change classrooms from test taking to change making. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/SCEwxV --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron discuss equity in and out of the classroom with Abner Oakes and Dr. Reginald (Reggie) Davenport. Joe and Ron have been working with Abner and Reggie through-out this school year in their district. They all also take a little time to discuss 70's music. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/Bv84Hl --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

In this episode Joe and Ron discuss what has been happening in their classrooms over the past year and highlight some projects. Show Notes: https://wke.lt/w/s/SE8901 --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

This is a rerelease of one of Joe and Ron's first interviews. They interviewed Ira Socol about literacy in the 21st century. Ira is a keynote speaker, and author of The Drool Room and co-author of Timeless Learning: How Imagination, Observation, and Zero-Based Thinking Change Schools along with Chad Ratliff and Pam Moran. Show Notes: https://wke.lt/w/s/cvSfgn --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron get to chat with Chris Nesi from the House of EdTech podcast. Chris stopped by to discuss the 4C's of education and shares some ideas on bringing them into the classroom. They also discuss some of the iconic sporting events they would have like to been a part of. Show Notes: https://wke.lt/w/s/fyI70t --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Amanda Wells of Farm Friends LLC about the programs she offer to schools and classrooms. You can get a virtual visit from her and some of her best animal friends. Plus learn Joe's and Ron's greatest animal fears! Show Notes: https://wke.lt/w/s/Eznboh --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron talk with Dan Ryder, co-author of Intention: Critical Creativity in the Classroom, about getting students ready for the real world by having them work on REAL WORLD projects, teaching and politics, his transition to a new school after 20 years in on school, and of course if your talking to Dan comics have to enter the picture at some point. It is a fun and entertaining listen as only Dan can provide. Show Notes https://wke.lt/w/s/plOMit --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Christine Dixon from Make Design Innovate about the amazing work she shares through her blog. If you teach STEM, STEAM, or want to include making in your classroom then you need to see all of the free resources Christine shares! https://makedesigninnovate.weebly.com/ SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/Eg-14F --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Kathi Kersznowski about her amazing book, co-authored by Becky Keene, Sail the 7 Cs with Microsoft Education: Stories from around the World to Transform and Inspire Your Classroom. AND NO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE MICROSOFT TO BENEFIT FROM THIS BOOK! We also discussed Kathi's creation that has gone wild, #fliphunt! Oh, and we talk pizza toppings too. Show Notes: https://wke.lt/w/s/1q4n1w --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Dr. Bobbie Downs about mindfulness and where you can get started in your classroom, some questions you may have, why it's worth the time, and how it can help with creativity. Show notes: https://wke.lt/w/s/jaVnCh --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

Joe and Ron chat with Kylie Burrett of Splat3D.com an Australian based company with an innovative and fun tool to help teach geometric and spatial thinking. Splat3D.com Show Note: https://wke.lt/w/s/UsgB_Y --- 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/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support