Podcast appearances and mentions of bethany petty

Although performance reviews and the office policy manual can often be two tools that fall to the bottom of the management tool bag, they are incredibly vital to running a successful practice. The office policy manual provides a management philosophy that becomes foundational to the team. It also clarifies rules, procedures, and expectations for team members while protecting the practice owner. Performance reviews force consistent communication with employees. The reviews keep the employees improving throughout the year and gives them the feedback they often desire. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba discuss the following topics: What are performance reviews? When should performance reviews be conducted? What all should be included in an office policy manual? How often should it be updated and reviewed with the team? 

One of the most common questions that Bethany gets is, “When should I give a raise?” In this episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany unpack the mystery of salary and hourly increases. Their advice is to ensure that the team has a clear understanding of when and how often pay will be reevaluated. This clarity will prevent employees from asking for a raise, which seems to be every practice owner's worst nightmare. Dive into this episode for more details into how to conduct salary reviews and what to expect in these meetings. Team pay is certainly a stressful aspect of practice ownership, but this episode will provide some thoughts and ideas to guide the owner through the process. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba discuss the following topics: What is a salary review? Are salary reviews the same thing as performance reviews? The importance of a full compensation packageRemaining competitive in pay Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Managing Dental Drama! 

Do you ever feel pigeon-holed? You feel like you are out of options and too tired to fight for options? Every practice owner experiences seasons of simply wanting out. They want to walk away from the pressure and stress of it all. In this episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany discuss the intentional strategy of bringing in producer help. For some practices, that could mean taking the leap of faith and hiring a hygienist. For other practices, that could mean hiring a part-time associate. Whatever the case may be, it is critical for solo practice owners to feel like they are not alone, and the addition of producer assistance often can relieve some of the pressure of practice ownership. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba discuss the following topics: The recent stories and examples of practice owners walking away from it all. How business ownership is a blessing and a true gift. The importance of protecting your greatest instrument – your mind and body. By protecting this instrument, a practice owner can extended his or her practice life by 5, 10, or even 15 years. 

At almost two years past the initial onset of the pandemic, staff costs continue to soar. Practice owners are often backed into a corner with staff pay increase requests, or staff members are “bought out” by another office in the area. Hiring new employees continues to be a punch in the gut because of their starting asking rates. Add in the supply cost increases that continue to rise, and many practice owners are left either wondering how they are going to make ends meet or how they are going to live on less. Increased overhead expenses are one of those “new normal” examples that is simply frustrating and defeating. In this episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany discuss ways in which the higher staff costs have caused Dr. Kuba to make decisions she wouldn't have made two years ago. They also talk about practice decisions that may assist with the increased expenses. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba discuss the following topics: Increased overhead expenses are here to stay. It's time to re-evaluate the practice budget in an effort to find pockets of potential savings. Expect pay increase requests from your team. If they haven't come yet, they will. If fully staffing the office is still a struggle, it may be time to consider dropping an insurance plan. Be sure to connect with your team members to discover their professional goals. 

Do you remember the good ‘ole days of rock-solid cancellation policies and cancellation phone call scripts? The latest resurgence of COVID-19 has caused a rattling and even complete decomposition of the plan for handling patient cancellations. In this episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany continue discussing the current impact of COVID-19 on the practice, specifically in the way of a schedule that never seems to stay put together. Because an obliterated schedule can cause extreme stress, it is vital to hear strategies and thoughts on how others handle the unknown of every single day in a dental practice. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba discuss the following topics: How should a dental team approach the overwhelming about of cancellations and no shows? What are some mindsets that are helpful when considering the ever-changing landscape of staff and patient absences? The importance of constantly re-evaluating office policy and communicating these changes clearly to patients and staff members. Don't forget to follow us on iTunes and Spotify! 

In this episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany commiserate together on the most recent impact of COVID-19 on the team and also on the schedule. This conversation is definitely real in every way – raw emotions, real reactions, and dialoguing together to find hope in yet another tough wave of this pandemic. Tune in to hear how other practice owners are weathering this storm while also finding some encouragement for yourself and your team. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba discuss the following topics: Why does this wave of the pandemic feel so all consuming? Why is it hard to keep running this road of practice ownership and management? There are blessings in stressful times, and this recent wave of COVID-19 gives us a chance to truly grow. Tips on dealing with staff absences due to the pandemic.  To keep up with Managing Dental Drama during the week follow us on Facebook and Instagram! 

In today's episode Bethany is flying solo! Dr. Kuba is busy running her practice as we near the end of 2021 and will be back and ready for 2022.. As Bethany discusses the top ten important things you should do to prepare for 2022, it's important to remember to stop and evaluate your own health and get plenty of rest. We all too often pour our everything into ensuring our practice is running smoothly and efficiently that we often forget to take care of ourselves. When you do this, everything else just falls into place. Like tackling those end of year reports to show the positives (and negatives) of your practices' performance and most importantly,  taking care of your team just to name a few. Show host Bethany Petty dive into the following topics: Remember to stop and evaluate your own health. Your practice depends on you. Get rest to re energize, rejuvenate, and recharge. Running reports will help tell the story of how well your practice did and will do in the future. Three main reports to consider for year end: Production and collection for the year,  New Patients Report, and Provider Productivity.Take time to reflect on your top 3 most memorable moments from 2021. The good and the bad. These should be the moments of impact.List your successes and losses of 2021.  This will be our last podcast for 2021 and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2022! Happy Holidays from all of us here at Managing Dental Drama!  

In this follow up episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany discuss the other valuable aspect of having strong bonus plans – their usefulness in disciplinary action. Not only are bonuses excellent at positively motivating team members, but they can also be used to negatively motivate team members. Bonuses can (and should) be taken away when an employee is significantly underperforming or failing to meet certain deadlines or expectations. So many practice owners are limited by the small scope of options they have when trying to correct the performance of an employee. Taking a bonus away either individually or collectively gives the practice owner options for attempting to correct employee behavior. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following topics: Specific examples of when Dr. Kuba had to remove bonuses from individual employees as well as departments and even the entire team. The importance of taking away the bonus very sparingly so that the “sting” of the punishment is significant. The value of a diversified bonus plan so that options exist in how and what to remove from an underperforming employee. 

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and with it comes the age-old question, “What should I do for my team in the way of a bonus or holiday gift?” Nearly every practice owner struggles with the why, how, and what of gift-giving at the end of the year. In this episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany discuss not only year-end gift giving strategies but also on-going bonus plans for the rest of the year. Three main bonus strategies are discussed as well as the impact of these bonuses and gifts upon the team. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following topics: Options for year-end gift giving to team members; How to handle senior staff members as well as new team members. The importance of incentivizing throughout the year so that all the weight doesn't fall on end of year good behavior. Options for incentivizing throughout the year. Focusing on the positive outcomes of year long, consistent bonus options. Bonuses should be a win-win-win. Keeping bonus plans and holiday plans diverse so that the events/gifts speak to different employees. 

Keeping a dental office fully staffed now seems to be a full-time job. So many practice owners are struggling to run a full schedule because they are missing key team members. One creative strategy is to offload some of the administrative work in the practice to employees who work remotely or away from the office. By incorporating remote workers into the fold, practice owners no longer have to find and retain employees who live near the office. Instead, they are able to expand their options to other cities or even states. Dr. Kuba shares her practice journey to incorporating remote employees and offers advice on when and how to consider remote employees. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following topics: Ways to ensure that the remote workers is advantageous to the practice and to the teamWhen to consider a remote worker and why a practice owner might consider oneExamples of times in Dr. Kuba's practice that have required outside, remote support. The importance of keeping the remote worker connected to the inner workings of the team and practice For more Managing Dental Drama visit our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram!

You asked, now receive! So many practice owners struggle with effective team building ideas. After receiving foundational ideas in episode twelve, this episode takes a deep dive into multiple team building examples that Dr. Kuba has executed in her practice. Self-proclaimed as “Off the Wall Ideas,” Dr. Kuba shares her creative and fun events including her original team building event. She and Bethany offer advice to practice owners struggling to start a cohesive culture through team building events. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following topics: Good team building events have to start somewhere. Starting with a simple potluck can be a great, inexpensive starting point. Developing a calendar of events can help to remove some of the stress of planning team outingsInvesting in team building events can last well beyond the actual event Pushing past the uncomfortable nature of team building  Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Today's episode called for a well-timed detour. Drama hit Dr. Kuba's office, and it required corrective conversations with two of her employees. Within these conversations, Dr. Kuba had a light-bulb moment when she realized her impact as a leader on these two employees. Using the analogy of a fruit orchard, Dr. Kuba explains how she reached a new level of understanding in how to manage her team. With a depleted employee market that seems to grow worse by the minute, retaining employees is critical. Dr. Kuba left both of these conversations with a renewed energy and a new mindset. Her new management plans for these two employees means that Dr. Kuba did not have to fire good employees. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: Always assuming the positive in the employeesCorrective measures in management are never solved in one meeting. Often, multiple conversations and types of conversations are involved. Does the employee need to change? Or do you, the practice owner, need to change? Be willing to change your expectations and truly water your team members, allowing them to bear fruit for themselves and for the practice. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Dr. Kuba, a self-proclaimed introverted homebody, has an extensive team building calendar. Why? She believes it is foundational to creating and maintaining a good office culture. Her strategy works. Although she could never claim a perfect practice culture, her team has a strong unity and sense of value. Most team members who join Dr. Kuba's practice are loyal because they feel seen, heard, and valued by Dr. Kuba. Her team often comments on the generosity of their boss and how valued they feel. // Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: Team building budgetDeveloping a team building plan Why invest in team members? The overall purpose of team building events Reminding listeners of the importance of making your team feel valued at these events. Don't go cheap on certain aspects because it can ruin the feel of the entire event. 

To have a manager or to not have a manager – that is the question! After years of functioning with the traditional office manager model, Dr. Kuba found herself anxious about what would happen if her manager decided to leave. When her manager was finally burned out and done with managing, Dr. Kuba and Bethany had to incorporate a new model. In this episode, the details of how the team lead model concept works in Dr. Kuba's office are discussed. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: How to spot leaders on your team The concept behind a leadership team and how to develop oneThe importance of investing in training, coaching, and time into your leadership teamLearning to trust the feedback from your leads and incorporate their thoughts and ideas into the practice Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more info and contest!Facebook and Instagram:@ManagingDentalDrama

What do patient personalities have to do with anything? Our answer – personalities impact EVERYTHING including our interactions with patients and/or patient guardians. Continuing the conversation on personalities, Dr. Kuba and Bethany describe the specific ways that customizing communication based on the patient's personality not only makes the communication more effective but also saves time and energy. Patients give clues to their preferred communication style. We must attend to these clues, acknowledge their values, and adjust our communication style to meet our patient's needs. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: How to recognize a patient's personality. The clues will be discussed in detail. How to recognize our own personality at play in our communication. Discussion of how to suspend these communication preferences to accommodate the patient is addressed. Once we identify the patient's communication preference, the details of how to communicate with each specific personality type is laid out. Molding our style to meet the patient is exceedingly important. There is specific value to treatment acceptance and time/energy saved. Remember to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more Managing Dental Drama! 

Do personalities really matter? The non-surprising answer – absolutely. After discussion of the four main personality types and then revealing their own personalities, Dr. Kuba and Bethany reflect on the various ways that the four distinct dispositions have impacted the practice. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each type and the difficulty a practice owner might have when he or she fails to consider the impact of each staff member's personality. //Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: Utilizing the personality plus descriptions of Choleric, Melancholy, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic. The strengths and weaknesses of each are broken down into detail. What happens when a team is too weighted with one personality type? How should personalities impact our hiring decisions? Recognizing an employee's personality allows the practice owner to develop realistic expectations and better roles for the employee. Recognizing our own personality weaknesses provides the opportunity for flexing our weaker muscles. 

Although we know it, we often forget just how important clinical documentation is in the everyday life of a dental practice. This episode serves as a reminder of all the reasons why it is vital to prioritize good notes. Dr. Kuba shares about a time when a patient complained to the State Dental Board, and her documentation was suddenly under review. Due to her personal experience and the experience of others, Dr. Kuba is passionate enough about this topic to serve as a chart compliance auditor for Bethany Consulting. Together they hope to bring a positive and encouraging light to the importance of charting details. // Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: Documentation includes all aspects of the patient appointment including conversation details, phone and electronic communication details, and everything else related to the patient. Board complaints are more common than you think. Dentists do not freely disclose when they have been forced to make an appearance before the State Dental Board, but we should not assume that it is not a frequent occurrence. Clinical documentation is ultimately the doctor's responsibility, and ultimately the liability is on the doctor. Be humble enough to get a second set of eyes on your charts. Seek honest feedback, and then be willing to make the necessary changes.  

One of the hardest decisions to make when managing a practice is whether or not to fire an underperforming employee. In some cases, it can feel like an incredibly emotional decision. In this episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany dig into some important self-reflection questions to start with when deciding on an employee's future with the business. Despite the hardships associated with firing an employee, it is often necessary. // Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: Recognizing an employee's “ceiling” and then determining if the practice can still be successful with this employee's top level (but under level) performance. Deciphering between an employee's cognitive ceiling and personal drive ceiling. In other words, does the employee have greater performance potential but simply lacks the drive to do better? Realizing the emotional and physical impact of an underperformer on the rest of the team. When to change personal expectations when there is chronic underperformance. 

We are putting Dr. Kuba on the spot in a special edition of “What Would Kuba Do?” In this show, Bethany presents Dr. Kuba with three scenarios from her dramatic week of sour employees and turns the table to see how Dr. Kuba would handle things. Have you ever had a  Sour Patch employee? Maybe they've always been a bit moody, or maybe they suddenly became sour and you just can't figure out why. Either way, you know that it is just not a good thing for your team or your practice. It is important to figure out the root cause of your employee's sour attitude so that you strategize on how to deal with it. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: Sour employees can have different root causes of their moodiness. It is important to address sour employees before the entire team is impacted. Outside life stressors can certainly cause temporary moodiness in employees, but it is still important to check in on the employee. If a usually laid-back employee is complaining, it's worth taking a deeper dive into solving internal practice stressors that may be contributing to their moodiness. Employees can become moody due to unmet pay or appreciation expectations, so work to create an atmosphere of consistent appreciation. 

The landscape of dental insurance has changed drastically since it's inception in the 1950's. In a post-pandemic world, insurance has digressed at an alarming rate. Reimbursements are constantly being lowered, and new clauses and rules of payments are leaving many in-network providers in a difficult predicament. How is it possible to continue to be successful when we are receiving less money from dental insurance while our practice expenses are increasing? Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: Insurance changes are putting many practice owners in a situation that requires a solution. Should a practice owner consider dropping insurance plans? Risks ultimately cannot be avoided and are associated with being in network and being out of network. If a practice chooses to drop insurance plans, what is the best way to drop. The doctor and team members must re-evaluate every aspect of their communication regarding dental benefits. 

So often practice owners find themselves at a place in their life and in their practice where they are completely dissatisfied. We believe arriving at a state of dissatisfaction or even frustration is caused by a series of misguided decisions along the way. It is critical for a practice owner to periodically pause, determine their “why” or their purpose, and then begin to make decisions that align with or take into consideration their purpose. //Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: Goals can be a scary word for many people, especially when they feel too big, too vague, or simply unknown. Determining purpose involves stepping back, hitting the pause button, and then diving into some self-discovery reflection and questions. Purpose should drive every decision that we make in our practice. If a decision doesn't line up with our WHY, then it is a bad decision. Surrounding yourself with a good group of friends or advisors is helpful when trying to make important decisions. 

Are you paralyzed in fear each time you read a negative patient review? Or do you avoid reading patient reviews because of the stress they cause? Positive and negative dental patient reviews are unfortunately a fact of life, and they deserve our attention. Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics:The importance of either personally reading reviews or assigning a member on your team  to consistently read and respond to reviewsPositive and negative reviews give us an opportunity to improve our team and dental practice Responses to reviews can be creative and complex as long as we keep patient privacy in mindReviews and our responses allow potential new patients to see what our dental practice, doctor, and team value and the experience that we deliver on a daily basisDr. Kuba gives us a front row seat to three negative reviews and her team's response to those reviews

Have you posted a job opening recently only to find that nobody applied? Or maybe you received applications but they weren't qualified for the job? Many places around the country are experiencing a depleted workforce making it impossible to have a full team and full schedule. Other places are finding under qualified people to work and are having to rework their expectations to continue running the business. //Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics: When you have a job opening now, you need to MARKET the position. You are trying to attract the best candidates to your office, so make sure it's a glitz and glam post. A variety of platforms exist for recruiting new talent to your team. Make sure to consider social media and your existing team as a tool for your hiring project. Now is the time to look for talent in seemingly random places. By focusing on a better on boarding and training process, it is possible to hire people without any dental experience. 

We've seen it too – every single place you walk or drive past is wielding their “Now Hiring” sign. With every sign you see, the pit in your stomach grows. What if I lose my beloved Susie? What would I do without her? The competition is absolutely real, and it's time we step up and fight to keep our employees.  Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics:Times have changed. It is no longer about the highest dollar amount when it comes to retaining employees. Other things like work-life balance matter. Win-Win. The employee-employer relationship should ultimately be win-win – beneficial for both parties involved. The ninety-day probationary period is a time of investment. We need to dig in, give feedback, and groom this person into an excellent employee. When you have an underperforming employee, think outside the box to shift team members around to make sure that the job still gets done.

Bethany Petty, a high school teacher, blogger, author, and ed tech specialist joins us to discuss teaching with technology, the different strategies and resources she employs in her work, and what role technology might be set to play in a post covid world.

Bethany Petty chats with us about the many different ways she is working to achieve her mission of positively impacting the world of education, whether that's through teaching high school social studies, serving as an educational technology professor, actively blogging, becoming a published author, an active educational speaker and professional development leader! More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/bettanypetty Bethany's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Slides Books: Grit by Angela Duckworth A Promised Land by President Barack Obama Who to Follow on Social Media: Matt Miller (Twitter) Kasey Bell (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Presidential and Constitutional Podcasts from the Washington Post Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Daily journaling Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Never give up!" Links to Connect With Bethany Website or Blog: usingeducationaltechnology.com Twitter: @Bethany_Petty Facebook Page: @usingedtech Instagram: @bethanypetty_educ8 YouTube Channel: bit.ly/pettywap Book(s): Illuminate: Technology Enhanced Learning Create: Illuminate Student Voice Through Student Choice TikTok: @pettywapedu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teach-better-talk/message

In this episode, I chat with Bethany Petty, AKA: Petty Wap. She's doing some great thing with TikTok and gamification in her classroom. She shares how she got started, student and parent feedback, and the stumbles she's had when creating. And if that isn't enough, she shares a recipe for a snack that I've never tried....yet. I will be giving this a shot soon. If you want to know what I'm talking about, give this episode a listen and be prepared to be inspired. Buen provecho!

Within this episode of the METCpodcast I sit down with Bethany Petty to talk about her book Illuminate. Be sure to check out all of the show notes at METCedplus.org.

There is no doubt that techonolgy in the classroom is a positive thing for students. Technology helps to engage students and gives them other ways to show their learning. However, if leadership doesn't plan for the implimentation of technology, then the desired results will not be realized and the investment will be wasted. Bethany Petty, author of Illuminate: Technology Enhanced Learning joins the show to share about the proper way to utilize technology in the classroom and increase student engagement. 

In this inaugural episode, Bethany Petty shares a Try This Tomorrow tip, self-care strategy, and what educators can expect from this new podcast!

BETHANY PETTY is a teacher, coffee fanatic, and 2017 EdTech Digest School Leader Finalist. She writes about thoughtful uses of technology in education at http://usingeducationaltechnology.com/ and is also the author of Illuminate: Technology Enhanced Learning (https://amzn.to/2DGx6lz). In our conversation, Bethany recalls the challenges around teaching students not much younger than her. She discusses the main message of her book, Illuminate, and the ways that her passion for history plays out in and out of the classroom. She also talks about coffee, the importance of exercise, and some of her top picks on Twitter, edtech tools, and more. Follow Bethany online here: TW: https://twitter.com/Bethany_Petty IG: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypetty_educ8 Blog: http://usingeducationaltechnology.com/ Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for show notes and links from this episode. Follow the Teachers on Fire podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

https://www.teachercast.net/product/1945167459/US/teach00-20/?cart=y ()In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), we welcome teacher and author http://twitter.com/bethany_petty (Bethany Petty) on the podcast to discuss how teachers are creating engaging and dynamic lessons with technology in their classrooms. Together we discuss Blended Learning, Flipped Learning, Gamification, and her new book Illuminate from EdTechTeam Press. In this episode, you will learn: What is the state of Instructional Technology in today's classrooms?Much easier for students to be creators Music easier for students to use the technology they carry with them “Technology is an awesome tool to enhance learning” Where do teachers start if they are scared to start?Technology is not “one more thing to do” it really is about student learning Great Educational ResourcesGoogle ClassroomStudent and Parent Feedback Makes digital teaching easier Easy to share work with parents EdPuzzleEmbed questions and formative assessment in a video FlipgridInteractive Video Platform Teaching students to reflect and provide feedback Flipped LearningIn-Classroom vs Out of Classroom How to Flip your Flipped Classroom Hyperdocs vs Classroom Website Blended LearningUsing Technology purposefully and with a specific intent to enhance learning Gamification About our GuestBethany J. Petty is a Christian, mother, wife, full-time high school teacher, adjunct instructor of educational technology, reader, runner, blogger, and coffee junkie. She regularly blogs at Teaching with Technology, where she shares resources, ideas, EdTech tools, tips and tricks, and reflections from her flipped/gamified high school social studies classroom. Petty's blog was recently listed as one of EdTech Magazine's 50 K–12 IT Blogs to Read. She was named a finalist in EdTech Digest's 2017 Awards in the School Leader category and was listed as one of the top one hundred Flipped Learning teachers worldwide in 2017. She was a Spotlight Educator at the 2018 METC conference and was recently awarded the 2018 VFW National Citizenship Teacher of the Year Award. Links of Interesthttp://usingeducationaltechnology.com (http://usingeducationaltechnology.com) Twitter http://twitter.com/Bethany_Petty (@Bethany_Petty) http://facebook.com/usingedtech (Facebook) http://pinterest.com/bethany133 (Pinterest) http://instagram.com/bethany__petty (Instagram) Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/ (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)) The https://www.teachercast.net/tep (TechEducator Podcast) (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/ (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.askthetechcoach.com/ (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)) View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCastJoin us LIVE every Tuesday at [8:00] PM EST: http://www.teachercast.tv/ (http://www.TeacherCast.tv)

Educational technology can be like light switches for our students. Teachers can purposefully and intentionally use technology to enhance the learning environment for students. #IlluminateED

Education technology must enhance learning. If it doesn’t, why use it? Today’s guest, Bethany Petty gives us pointers and shares a common pitfall of those implementing new technology in the classroom. Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e302 NetRef: Thursday, May 10 at 5pm ET, join me for the 9 Key P’s of Digital Citizenship sponsored by NetRef AND get a free pilot of NetRef’s internet management and monitoring solution. Sign up at www.coolcatteacher.com/netref