Podcasts about edcamp

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 14:15

Our attempts to support great teaching often fall short of our objectives, time table, and consistency. What practices do we need to unlearn or completely abandon to support teachers more effectively? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @robyn_mindsteps @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Robyn Jackson is the CEO of Mindsteps Inc. a professional development firm for k12 Educators. She’s the author of 10 books and the host of the podcast School Leadership Reimagined.

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Getting Ready for the Race Discussions Waiting for Us As We Return to School

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 13:07

Are we ready for the sensitive, complex discussions about race and social justice that will be coming to our schools next term? Black lives matter, policing, social justice, equitable education are the big themes, and the prevailing sentiment is no. Join us as we take the first step toward getting ready to manage the challenging road ahead. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @MisterMinor @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Cornelius Minor is a Brooklyn-based educator. He works with teachers, school leaders, and leaders of community-based organizations to support equitable literacy reform in cities (and sometimes villages) across the globe. His latest book, We Got This, explores how the work of creating more equitable school spaces is embedded in our everyday choices -- specifically in the choice to really listen to kids. He has been featured in Education Week, Brooklyn Magazine, and Teaching Tolerance Magazine. He has partnered with The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, The New York City Department of Education, The International Literacy Association, Scholastic, and Lesley University’s Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative.

Five Things We Wish We Knew About Distance Learning Before We Took the Leap

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 12:51

We’ve come to realize that our response to COVID-19 is more accurately described as emergency remote learning. Which raises the question, what does it really take to do distance learning well? Follow on Twitter: @thomascmurray @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Tom Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered learning. Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named one of “20 to Watch” by NSBA, the “National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year” in 2018, the “Education Thought Leader of the Year” in 2017, and the “Education Policy Person of the Year” by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His best-selling book, Learning Transformed, was released in 2017 with ASCD, and his new book, Personal & Authentic was released last fall. Connect with him at thomascmurray.com

Keeping Students Engaged and Connected Online: Three Things That Work

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 12:20

Some of the strategies and tactics we’ve used to engage students onsite wither when teaching and learning goes online. In this episode, we look at a few things that work well to engage students online. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @bamradionetwork @balancedteacher @fredende @bamradionetwork Mike Anderson is a former award-winning teacher, an education consultant, and author of the new ASCD book, What We Say and How We Say It. Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves Student Learning and Behavior. Guest host Fred Ende is the assistant director of Curriculum and Instructional Services for Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, one of New York’s 37 regional education service agencies. He is author of the ASCD Arias, Professional Development that Sticks: How do I create meaningful learning experiences for educators? and ASCD Emerging Leader.

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Managing the Residual Trauma of the Abrupt Transition to Remote Learning

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 13:01

We've all been part of an unplanned global experiment in remote learning. For many, the experience was traumatizing. Join us as we discuss essential strategies for planning and managing the residual baggage as we reopen schools. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @bamradionetwork @drncgarrett @SilverstoneMr @debbiezacarian @bamradionetwork #WeLeadEd #FOR2020 #CALSA #EMPOWER20 #edleaders #Suptchat #leadupchat Debbie Zacarian, an educational consultant and author who focuses on leadership and instructional practices with diverse learners, brings three decades of combined experience as a district administrator, college faculty, and educational service agency leader. She focuses on leadership and instructional practices with diverse learners. Michael Silverstone, a veteran 2nd-grade teacher and author of non-fiction children’s books and professional teaching books, teaches at Wellan Montessori School, near Boston and is a faculty member of the Montessori Elementary Teacher Training Collaborative in Lexington, MA. They are co-authors of Teaching to Empower: Taking Action to Foster Student Agency, Self-Confidence, and Collaboration (ASCD, 2020). Guest Host Dr. Chaunte Garrett, an ASCD Emerging Leader, serves as head of school for an eastern North Carolina charter district.

Why Student Voice Matters More Now Than Ever

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 13:01

Our guest believes that we often view student-voice as important but not a priority. Join us as we explore why student voice may be more important than ever as we move to reopen schools. Follow on Twitter: @QISVAtweets @jonHarper70bd @kylehamstra @bamradionetwork Dr. Russ Quaglia is a pioneer in the field of education, known for his unwavering dedication to student voice and aspirations. His innovative work is evidenced by an extensive library of research-based publications and media appearances. He has authored the School Voice suite of surveys and best-selling books, including Student Voice: The Instrument of Change and Engagement by Design. Dr. Quaglia’s most recent award-winning publication is a children’s book, Cay and Adlee Find Their Voice, which was written with his daughter, Cali. Guest host Kyle Hamstra is a STEM Specialist at Davis Drive Elementary in Cary, North Carolina and ASCD Emerging Leader 2016.

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Meeting the Increased Need of Students to Feel Seen, Heard, and Belong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 11:29

The pandemic-driven need for social distancing can make it even more difficult for some students to feel seen, heard, and have a sense of belonging. Join us as we explore strategies to better connect with students both onsite and online. Julie Causton, PhD is the founder and CEO of Inclusive Schooling. She is a former Professor in the Inclusive and Special Education Program in the Department of Teaching and Leadership at Syracuse University. She has spent the past 20 years studying and creating best practices for inclusive education- with a specific focus on supporting students whose behavior challenges the educational system. Julie is the author of seven books about inclusive education and co-wrote with Kate From Behaving to Belonging: The Inclusive Art of Supporting Students Who Challenge Us. Kate MacLeod, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Maine at Farmington and founder and consultant at Inclusive Schooling. Her teaching, research, writing, and consulting are guided by a passion for inclusive education and social justice. Kate is a former high school special education teacher in New York City and now works with administrators, educators and families around the country to create more inclusive practices for all students. Guest Host Abbie Eklund is a National Board Certified Teacher, achieving certification in 2010 as a middle childhood generalist and ASCD emerging leader.

Getting Ready for the Race Discussions Waiting for Us As We Return to School

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 11:40

Are we ready for the sensitive, complex discussions about race and social justice that will be coming to our schools next term? Black lives matter, policing, social justice, equitable education are the big themes, and the prevailing sentiment is no. Join us as we take the first step toward getting ready to manage the challenging road ahead. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @MisterMinor @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Cornelius Minor is a Brooklyn-based educator. He works with teachers, school leaders, and leaders of community-based organizations to support equitable literacy reform in cities (and sometimes villages) across the globe. His latest book, We Got This, explores how the work of creating more equitable school spaces is embedded in our everyday choices -- specifically in the choice to really listen to kids. He has been featured in Education Week, Brooklyn Magazine, and Teaching Tolerance Magazine. He has partnered with The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, The New York City Department of Education, The International Literacy Association, Scholastic, and Lesley University’s Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative.

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Educational Duct Tape

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 51:24

#EduDuctTape S02-E042 #EduDuctTape -- EduDuctTape.com -- @JakeMillerTech -- JakeMiller.net -- JakeMillerTech@gmail.com ** Be a part of the Season 2 Finale! eduducttape.com/season2share ** Support for Today’s Episode comes from Pear Deck - peardeck.com/learn-pear-deck Ways to Support the Show or Connect with Jake & other Duct Tapers! Apple Podcast Reviews FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape #EduDuctTape on social media Telling your friends & colleagues The Duct Tapers Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/ducttapers Stickers! Want to pass some out? Want some for yourself? JakeMiller.net/SendMeStickers Certificates of Listening, Laughing, and Learning! EduDuctTape.com/certificate Listen to the whole show to hear the “super-secret code”! #EduDuctTape Twitter Chats Access the calendar! - bit.ly/EduDuctTapeCalendar Thanks to The Mighty Ducts! Melissa Van Heck, Molly Klodor, Nanci Greene, Pam Inabinett, Sarah Kiefer, Alex Oris, Amy Huckaby, Angela Green, Brandy New, Dan Stitzel, David Allan, Jennifer Conti, Kimberly Wren, Lisa Marie Bennett, Matt Meyer, Melinda Vandevort! The JakeMillerTech Newsletter - Sign up! jakemiller.net/newsletter Today’s SoapBox Moment Today’s Guest: Dr. Sarah Thomas, PhD Bio: Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator and the founder of EduMatch. She has spoken and presented internationally, and is also an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University in Maryland. Sarah is a co-author of the ISTE series, Closing the Gap. Contact Info: @sarahdateechur, EduMatch.org, edumatchpublishing.com 2 Truths & 1 Lie Educational Duct Tape Question: How can educators crowdsource solutions? “Build your network before you need it.” - Mandy Froehlich Getting connected Periscope - Pass The Scope Edu passthescopeedu.wixsite.com/ptsedu Valerie Lewis Voxer - like a walkie talkie on your phone or computer Ed Camp Voice - edcamp.org/content/edcamp-voice-2019 Blogging - ask questions within your blog Amplify one another within your network Involving students: Mystery Skypes & Hangouts Collaborative projects through cloud-based tools like gSuite for Education #Comments4Kids Microsoft Skype in the Classroom - education.skype.com #GridPals - blog.flipgrid.com/news/gridpals ** Be a part of the Season 2 Finale! eduducttape.com/season2share **

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Virtual Ed Camp

What's Your Shtick?

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 22:19

In this episode Tia and Rachel spend some time talking with Dyane Smokorowski about Kansas Ed Camp. This year the experience will be completely virtual! Dyane fills us in on what we can expect from the conference this year and all of the exciting things they have planned.

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Traditional Classroom Practices to Leave Behind During Remote Teaching

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 14:05

Discussing school and "doing school at home" takes into apples and oranges territory. Join us we examine some of the traditional classroom practices that transfer well to distance learning and identify those that don't. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @a_rebora @bamradionetwork @bjfr #classroomstrategies Justin Reich is a learning scientist interested in learning at scale, practice-based teacher education, and the future of learning in a networked world. He is an Assistant Professor in the Comparative Media Studies/Writing department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the director of the MIT Teaching Systems Lab. The Teaching Systems Lab designs, implements, and researches the future of teacher learning. He is the instructor for five free, openly-licensed MOOCs about change leadership in education. He is the author of Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can’t Transform Education, forthcoming from Harvard University Press. He is also the host of the TeachLab Podcast.

Preparing Schools to Go the Distance on Social Distancing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 12:17

Our guest is a medical doctor and a nationally recognized voice on COVID-19. Join us for a discussion on what we need to know to go the distance with managing the pandemic in education. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Dr. Nick Gilpin is the Chief Medical Officer at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI, and he is an assistant clinical professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and his medical practice is based in the greater metro Detroit area.

Divergent Edu with Mandy Froehlich - PPD040

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 59:13

Featured ContentMandy Froehlich is a Director of Innovation and Technology from Wisconsin where she supports and encourages educators to create innovative change in their classrooms. Her passion lies in reinvigorating and re-engaging teachers back into their profession, including supporting teachers' mental health and wellness, as well as what is needed to support teachers in their pursuit of innovative and divergent thinking in their classroom. She consults with school districts around the country in the effective use of technology to support great teaching, creating a culture of support for innovation and divergent thinking, and motivating teachers to re-engage in their profession. She's the author of The Fire Within: Lessons From Defeat That Have Inspired a Passion for Learning. Her latest book is Divergent EDU: Challenging Assumptions and Limitations to Create a Culture of InnovationContact info: https://mandyfroehlich.com/ https://twitter.com/froehlichm Q: What does innovative teaching look like?A: Innovation is a popular buzzword in education. Teachers all over the world are encouraged to be innovative and encourage their students to pursue innovative ideas and be innovative in their thinking.Q: Tell us about your journey; what inspired you to write your books?A: Started with an infographic- then called upon to help schools and districts use the Hierarchy for their own PDQ: What led to the framework?A: Conversations with teachers. Helping teachers become re-engaged. Leaving the classroom for a tech integrator role, working in different schools.Q: What is innovation?A: Common vocabulary can build climate and culture. George Couros – new, different, and better.Q: What does your ideal PD opportunity look like? How do you go about receiving personal and professional development?A: Edcamp model, the book Professionally Driven by Jarod BormannWhat We're Listening ToAJ: Teachers on Fire Tim Cavey profiles agents of growth and transformation in K-12 education. Tim interviews advocating for collaboration, communication, creation, consumption, critical thinking, design thinking, growth mindset, PBL, and strategic uses of technology in education. Teachersonfire.net – @TeachersonFire (Twitter/IG)Chris: Teachers Need Teachers Kim Lepre, Teachers Need Teachers is the podcast for new and beginning teachers. It's inspired by the questions beginning teachers are asking around the web, plus the questions that you didn't know you should ask!Stacey: Deck the Hallmark Join Bran, Panda, and Dan as they attempt to watch and review all 37 Hallmark Christmas Movie premiers this holiday season. Bran LOVES Hallmark movies, Panda LIKES Hallmark movies and Dan DESPISES Hallmark movies. Start with PREVIEW 1; Rocky Mountain Christmas and be sure to check out their site! Mandy: Teacher's Aid See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talk Nerdy To Me with Oona Abrams

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 73:41

Featured ContentNerd Camp is an EdCamp inspired conference with an exclusive focus on literacy instruction. The workshop board is built prior to the conference, but the spirit of collaboration and flexibility remains strong. Teachers, librarians, administrators, teacher educators and local authors come to Nerd Camp to present and attend workshops for FREE.Our guest today is Oona Abrams, a graduate of The College of Mount Saint Vincent and Manhattanville College, Oona teaches English at Chatham High School. Oona has presented and collaborated with colleagues at the NCTE, CEL, NJCTE, NJWA and EdTechNJ conferences, and she has been a guest blogger for NCTE and The Nerdy Book Club. She served as editor of English Leadership Quarterly from 2014 until 2018. Professional learning is one of her greatest passions, and attending #nErDCampMI and #nErDCampLI inspired her to launch #nErDCampNJ as her Genius Hour professional development project in 2017. She lives with her husband and sons in northern New Jersey.Resources & Authors Mentioned:Colby SharpeDonalynn MillerCindy MinnichKatherine SokolowskiThe Nerdy Book ClubHillary HomseyAlexandria LaFayeSally J PlaAndrea LoneyJosh FunkJeff ZentnerTom RinaldiNERDCAMPNJAlso mentioned…Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools, TodayWhat We're Listening ToChris: Check out the NEW House of #EdTech Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing SkillAJ: Golficity PodcastStacey: Hidden Brain – Emma, Carrie, Vivian: How A Family Became A Test Case For Forced SterilizationsOona: The Moth Podcast, ADHD Rewired Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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10 Tips for Hosting a Successful EdCamp

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 57:59

Featured ContentOne the ways we love to take control of our learning is by attending un-conferences. Our favorite format is the classic EdCamp model. Here are 10 tips for making sure your event is successful.Build a Strong TeamBroaden you planning committee so it helps in getting the word out about the event to more than just a couple of buildings/districts.District planning teamLocation, Location, LocationOpen WiFi to devices not in the domain, that it will allow for social media connection and YouTube.Arrange the rooms how you want them (in circles, etc)School district planning teamParkingEasy to get toPromotionTwitterInstagramWebsiteFlyers – snail mail Superintendents/C&IBusiness cards – Thank you, Robert MeringoloEmail registrantsTimeConsider weatherRemain consistent with your date year after yearEdcamp after hoursFocus on LearningMOST IMPORTANT! Thank you, Rachel MuratWhat About the Children?Get kids involved!! Whether it be for a student panel, to showcase their work, culinary students, bring your own kids!Transition TimeDon't be afraid to make your transition time a little longer than you think you need. Those free moments sometimes tend to be the most valuable for teachers. And those discussions may help decide later session ideas. We typically do 10-15 transitions so we have PLENTY of time.Build in a half-time or lunchAttendanceExpect about 60% of registered people to actually attendSponsors/GiveawaysStart the way you plan to continue…don't start out too bigCheckout: IPevo, Kahoot!, Flipgrid, Kahoot!, The Edu CalWork with the Edcamp FoundationEdCamp in a BoxWhat We're Listening ToAJ: Focus 3 Podcast – Focus 3 is committed to the physics of performance. We are a team of people who continuously pursue a deeper understanding of how people, leaders, and organizations combine to produce results. We are passionate students of the fundamentals of high performance.Stacey: Join Stacey as she celebrates #TryPod month here in March. Connect with Stacey on Twitter to watch her videos, released daily about her podcast recommendations.Chris: The Story Behind – Pez! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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EP 19 EdCamp - Why this "UnConference" is Great Professional Development for Teachers

The Cutting Ed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 23:29

Darcy Bakkegard worked as a high school English and Theatre teacher for ten years before taking a position in 2017 with Prairie Public Education Services. She's now a professional development coach for the PBS Teacher Community Program.Molly Olson spent 22 years teaching English Language Arts to 7th-12th graders and currently works as the Operations Director for the Missouri River Educational Cooperative.In this episode, Darcy and Molly are talking about professional development for teachers with a focus on EdCamp North Dakota, which takes place April 7th at sites in Mandan and Mayville.Darcy describes the event as an “unconference” where teachers set the agenda when they arrive and talk about issues important to them while at the same time collaborating, problem solving and forming new relationships to better engage students in the classroom.EdCamp is a collaboration between EduTech, Prairie Public, ND Center for Distance Ed, Missouri River Ed Coop, Mayville State and Mandan Red Trail Elementary.The event takes place April 7th.Resources:http://www.edcampnd.k12.nd.ushttp://www.ndplaylist.orghttp://www.ndunited.org/thecuttingedhttps://www.facebook.com/mrecnd/https://www.facebook.com/prairiepubliceducationservices/?ref=br_rs@thecuttinged@NDDPI@kirstenbaesler@tdintersmith@bistom@PrairiePublicEd@ndunited

5 PD Wishes for 2017-18 - PPD009

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2017 57:32

This is part two of our reflective and look-ahead series. We now turn our attention and conversation to the 2017-18 school year and what we anticipate learning in the coming school year.Featured ContentStacey is super jazzed about the Jim Knight visit her district will have in the early fall of 2017. All of the Teacher Resource Specialists (aka instructional coaches) will receive training to help create a common coaching model/framework.AJ is ready to take on an even larger leadership role in his school, offering more PD, sharing ideas, and inviting teachers into #watchmeteach.Stacey also has plans to leverage her school's Google Classroom to deliver more PD, help teachers set tech goals, and share content specific articles, information, and activities.AJ is on a mission to find and share relevant PD with his teachers. He will also be challenging his colleagues to co-present and attend conferences with him. Other PD opportunities AJ will be sharing include NJAMLE, CoffeeEDU, and EdCamp.Chris stopped us in our tracks with the notion that he's not sure what he wants to learn/do in the 2017-18 school year…and that's ok!!! It's ok to NOT have a plan. Take the summer to focus on small PD, recharge, reflect–then set your goals for this coming school year as we get closer to Back to School. We all know it will be here sooner than we know it!Links and ResourcesJim Knight Instructional Coaching GroupWhat We Are LearningAJ: In preparation for summer personal PD, AJ is narrowing down his list of 10 books for 10 weeks of summer. The 10 books are centered around Student-Centered Learning, Project Based Learning, the Flipped Classroom, Leadership, Personal Growth and a better use of technology in his social studies classroom. Follow along on AJ's journey on his blog and with #10bks10wks.Chris: Learned he could only be a physical education teacher at the elementary level after volunteering at his son's field day/fun day.Stacey: Returned to her #OneWord…Balance and is finding a balance between listening to audio books and keeping up with the constant download of podcasts in Overcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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[Episode 11] We're All Teacher Leaders: Kristen Swanson

Teaching Channel Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2017 14:30

EdCamp co-founder and Director of Learning at Slack, Kristen Swanson talks about leadership as part of the https://learn.teachingchannel.com/blog/2017/02/17/women-leaders-in-education/ (Women Leaders in Education) series. https://learn.teachingchannel.com/laureate-crystal-morey (Tch Laureate Crystal Morey) interviews Kristen, a self-described curriculum nerd. We are all leaders, Kristen says, as she describes her path as an educator and pioneer in collaborative learning.

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The Unconference Model for School and District PD - PPD002