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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Report says a deal has been struck on the now $8.5 billion increase in funds for Texas public schools between the House and Senate.On the get-high THC front, where Rep. Ken King and other House members are working hard to keep THC-infused drinks and edibles for sale in Texas (shameful!,) the bill was postponed again yesterday and the House adjourned without hearing it. You really should read: Fight heats up over hemp-based THC on eve of House vote as Lt. Gov. Patrick weighs in Veterans, Parents, Liquor, and Beer: The Complicated Lobby Fight Over Texas' Proposed THC Ban Other items covered from the Legislature include: Rep. Ken King is still blocking the Texas Women's Privacy Act - call his office at 512-463-0736 and ask for a hearing of SB 240. Effort To Remove the Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project From State Water Plan Dies in House Texas passes bill to protect utility workers from assault Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Number of 'Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn' Grows to 58; Big Sandy passes full ordinance.As promised, this link: Northside ISD sued over teacher's alleged 'Go back to Africa' comment.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

This episode is sponsored by MagicSchool AI. If you're looking for a solution for AI in education, check out MagicSchool AI.  MagicSchool is the leading AI Platform in education with over 2 million users and 3,600 school and district partners worldwide.  Save educators time with teacher tools, build safe and responsible AI experiences launched by teachers to their students, and experience AI purpose built for education now.  It's free for educators and you can sign up in seconds.  It also meets the data privacy needs for k12, we do not sell data or train on student data, protecting the privacy of all users.  Sign up now at www.magicschool.ai This episode was recorded while at the Elementary Technology Conference in Galveston, Texas. In this episoc, I sit down and chat coaching with Stacy Pattenaude and John Moran of San Antonio, Texas. We do a deep dive into the intricacies of coaching and how the role has evolved within the past 6-7 years. We've all been in the coaching world for quite some time and have seen where it started, where it's currently at, and where it's headed. This is a unique conversation with a beautiful backdrop of the Gulf Of Mexico. The view is great but the conversation is even better. Buen provecho! About Stacy Pattenaude Currently serving as the Secondary Academic Technology Coordinator at Northside ISD, Stacy Pattenaude provides leadership and supervision to Secondary Academic Technology Coaches, implementing the NISD Instructional Coaching Framework while supporting campus and district initiatives. With a career spanning over two decades, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to enhancing the teaching and learning experience for both students and educators. About John Moran Excited to begin every new adventure that leads to improving instructional experiences for ALL students!! Connect With Stacy Pattenaude Stacy On Twitter: https://x.com/smpattenaude?t=FjjZoersPCRtSxyjUJWfAg&s=09 Connect With John Moran John On Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_w_moran John On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_w_moran/?hl=en John On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwmoran/ The Book Is Officially Out! My first book “Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons” is officially out! A HUGE shout out to Lumio for helping sponsor this book. I'm super excited about this project. It's filled with ideas on how to make memorable experiences for your students. In addition, each chapter also lays out a specific recipe mentioned in that chapter along with a video tutorial on how to prepare that dish. Make sure you get your copy and cook up some experiences for your students and loved ones! Click Here To Purchase Your Copy On Amazon Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

Episode 91 | Hear the voices of young adult language students from Northside ISD in San Antonio on language as a powerful tool in their lives. They share about identity, connections, opportunities, personal heritage, and many more gifts that learning new languages have for them, and all of us.

The nest is empty at James' house and it shows in this maudlin edition of the TXWaterpolo Podcast.We recap the new-look Kangaroos as Austin College returns from their season-opening tournament in the Northeast where they defeated DIII opponents Connecticut College but fell to the pesky Engineers of MIT.Plus Joe talks with Kari Brothers, Water Polo Coordinator for the Northside ISD, about San Antonio's re-emergence on the high school water polo scene.And both Joe and James head up to North Texas for the first fall USA Water Polo tournament. How much shouting will take place if their two teams meet again?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-txwaterpolo-podcast/donations

Northside Independent School District voters will decide on May 7 whether to approve a $992 million bond proposal for improvements and additions within San Antonio's largest school district.

As schools returned from the holiday break, Northside ISD in San Antonio reported 1,260 absences out of 13,000 employees from its 125 campuses.

Banned Books Week is more pertinent than ever, given the number of recent challenges to books on school reading lists and in school libraries. In this episode, Jeannette Davies of the San Antonio Public Library interviews Dr. Mark Bayer, chair of the English department at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and Carrie Damon, Northside ISD middle school librarian, about the history of banned books and why ensuring the freedom to read is so vital. From Ulysses to The Hate U Give, often the books that are the most meaningful are the ones that draw the most ire.

The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Zinnia Bayardo. Zinnia is a high school librarian in Northside ISD in San Antonio, Texas. She has worked at all school levels as a librarian. Shownotes: https://www.laurasheneman.com/post/libraries-are-more-than-a-place-for-books-with-zinnia-bayardo 

Its Thursday and topics tackled today include...What does "cancel culture" actually mean? The term in itself is vague but does the second impeachment against President Trump play a huge part in cancelling out conservative speech?; Northside ISD recommends remote learning through the end of January as Covid-19 cases surge. If you are a parent with kids in school, would you agree or disagree with this recommendation? And, when was the last time you checked your record collection? Special guest Mighty John Marshall the record guy breaks down the 10 big money records to look for in 2021.

Anette visits with long-time educator and friend, Dr. Brian Woods, superintendent of Northside ISD in San Antonio. His perspective of running a large, diverse, urban district, now during the Covid crisis, demonstrates the many challenges faces by districts across the nation. As Brian says, multi-year remediation will be required for many students going forward. Article discussed is here. Dr. Brian T. Woods, a longtime Northside ISD educator, became Superintendent in July 2012. He began his career in Northside in 1992 as a social studies teacher and has also worked as an Assistant Principal, Vice Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent. Dr. Woods has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree and doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Woods is President of the Texas Association of School Administrators and is a member of the Go Public Steering Committee, the Board of P16Plus Council of Greater Bexar County, and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.  He also serves as an officer in Texas School Alliance. Dr. Woods and his wife Meredith have a son who attends a Northside ISD high school.

Jeannette Davies of the San Antonio Public Library interviews Lisa Kulka, the Director of Libraries and Instructional Materials at Northside ISD in San Antonio. Northside ISD has more than 106,000 students and 110 school libraries. Kulka talks about virtual and in-person instruction, curbside checkout, teaching families to access ebooks and more. #librariestransformtx

Lots of lessons being learned right now, not many of them fun. How to interact from afar, how to do business without entering a business, how to learn and teach from a distance. Stan Laing, executive athletic director at San Antonio’s Northside ISD says one of the lessons sports teachs is how to deal with disappointment, how to recover and move on. Let’s do that. Welcome to BexarCast.

The Kitchen Island ladies have 3 candid REAL talk interviews about the Pros and Cons of working from home, homeschooling and the NEVER-ENDING Spring Break!  This is Real talk about the effects Covid -19 has had on Education, so far!  Guests include:  Mrs. Marcelina Garcia , 2012 Teacher of the Year, 7th Grade Special Education/English Language Arts teacher of Northside ISD in San Antonio, TX,   - Mrs. Alexis Knox-Miller, Middle School Assistant Principal  of District 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. - Ezra, 12 year old, 7th  grader. --- 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/venita-r-mitchell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/venita-r-mitchell/support

We have a national crisis on our hands with the lack of teachers in education. On average, we have 80K positions that need to be filled each year from the elementary to high school level. Ellie Maxwell is a recently retired public educator and principal from the Boerne ISD district. Ellie holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Educational Administration. She spent 30 years in public education with the last 16 years as an Elementary School Principal. In 2000 she was selected as Northside ISD’s Educator of the Year. During her time at Cibolo Creek Elementary school she had a direct staff of 65 people and oversight for 750 students for their educational direction and safety. She implemented Watch D.O.G.S. an innovative father involvement and educational initiative, as well as established the “Bully Task Force” to provide a proactive plan to address bullying to only name a few of her many accomplishments. Upon retiring, she transitioned into a new chapter of her life where she’s a Training Coordinator at Ace Mart Restaurant Supply which is a shining example of Act 2 in life. She’s a recipient of the Innovative Disruption Scholarship and has many talents which includes cake and cookie decorating and is passionate about football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access the full blog post and show notes here. One of the biggest issues facing the learning community today is creating diverse and equitable educational practices, tools and strategies.  Ken Shelton has spent over 14 years working to create digital equity in our classrooms and speaking on why it matters. His extensive work at the policy level led to his appointment as the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Education Technology Taskforce. He is going to help us analyze the digital equity and inclusion problem to find better ways to provide a diverse and equitable educational experience. But first... Shoutout Shout out to all of my friends with Northside ISD in San Antonio, specifically at Thornton Elementary and Rudder Middle Schools. I was there recently delivering staff development instruction and we had a blast. Thank you for your time and for everything you’re doing to help our students grow. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Quick Tip of the Week This week I wanted to share a Chrome extension that I almost forgot that I use because I use it so frequently. It’s called Eye Dropper and it allows you to go grab any color off of a webpage and save it to a palette. You can pull the hex code and incorporate them into your projects. #Techquity - What Does it Mean? The search for digital equity is multi-tiered and doesn’t stop at the need for access to devices. Techquity encompasses the entire structure and framework for creating connections in a digital space. No matter the number of devices you have, if your network is lacking, they won’t work.  Additionally, the apps and information that each child has access to need to be uniform. This is why Ken and I are such proponents of using the Google Suite of tools. Those tools allow districts and students the opportunity to connect across platforms in a uniform way while building a tech-based knowledge infrastructure.  Being fully connected in a digital space means having the infrastructure, the device, and the mechanisms for making those meaningful connections. Using Techquity to Create Cross-Cultural Experiences For too long, the information provided to our kids has been diluted and sanitized. Technology helps bring together different cultures, thoughts, and opinions. By using the Google Suite, those differences are weaved together into a vast multi-cultural community that spans districts. The importance here is helping students to think on a level of inclusion and this is only possible when they have access to the right tools and opportunity. The internet opens up a world of knowledge and understanding that simply needs to be fostered in our kids’ minds. Do you know what your kids are reading? What are you assigning to them? You cannot adequately assess any student’s reading comprehension if all students are reading the exact same thing. The literature we bring to our kids needs to be inclusive of different religions, cultures, and voices. The same can be said of our STEM programs. Why are girls so under-represented in STEM programs? Because there are so few female teachers there to show them they can do it. The system, in general, needs an overhaul so that our young, impressionable minds can once again see themselves as being able to do anything they want to with representation.  How Can You Help Bridge the Gap?  The very first thing that educators can do to bridge the gap and create more equity in their classrooms is to become educated. So few programs include discussions of diversity and inclusion and how to create a more connected classroom. We need to make it a point to bring these concepts into our continuing education and development programs. When you know better, you do better (thank you, Maya Angelou), and as Ken states, without a deep understanding of the effects of a lack of diversity in the curriculum, it’s hard to understand what the kids are going through.  If you are learning something or become aware of something that you didn’t know before, drop the guilt, and work to overcome the barriers that you’ve come upon. Becoming culturally responsive means that as you learn more, you adapt and work to increase engagement and awareness.  How Can Developmental Learning Specialists With the Techquity Issue? While it is difficult to bring up these conversations, it is not impossible. When you leave the guilt behind and work on creating effective strategies for changing the educational culture within your school, you leave the checkbox behind. This is not a checkbox issue. This is a change that needs to be addressed from a place of sustainability. The equity issue is not a one and done issue when it comes to creating true change. You cannot attend a workshop and come out equipped to address the issues in an ongoing fashion. Instead, this topic should be approached from multiple sides, and discussed often to enact permanent change. You have to have an administration who is willing to tackle this issue and embrace  an ongoing conversation. Using Technology to Level the Playing Field When technology is used correctly, you can destroy the barriers to communication that decrease connection. We need to use technology as the catalyst to facilitate meaningful changes in continuing education and development. What’s been most inspirational for Ken was connecting with a group of students. Even though they had graduated, he had become such a fixture in their education, that they wanted to send him a picture of their graduation.  The only way this was possible was through technology, and it further solidified the fact that technology is the catalyst for change. It also wouldn’t be possible if the teacher were less aware of the benefits of diversity and ongoing communication with the class.  Ken’s Advice for Getting Started with Techquity Teachers… you need to be on social media. English teachers, reach out to the authors that you’re studying and see if they are willing to speak to the class. Math teachers, think of having interviews with influential people in the field and have your students complete assignments. The same is true for all of the other core subjects. The question is, how can you use technology to create equity and social inclusion in your classroom? How can you gain access to knowledge that you don’t currently have? Think of the message this sends to your students. Simply having the courage to reach out to someone shows students that they do not have to leave communications behind. Where Can You Go to Dig Deeper?  Teaching Tolerance Code Switch Podcast Leading Equity Podcast Revisionist History Podcast A Pathway for Being Better, Doing Better - Ken’s conglomeration of resources and books that all educators should review. Is There Techquity in Your Chromebook Infused Classroom by Holly Clark and Ken Shelton Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum Teaching Other People’s Children by Cynthia Ballenger Connect with Ken Ken’s Website Ken on Twitter Ken on Instagram Podcast Question of the Week How can we create culturally responsive and equitable digital learning experiences for our students?  Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group.

There are over 500 careers I reference when working with my clients. We often think about careers that require a 4-year degree however some of the highest, most in demand careers are in the Career and Technical Education world which can include certifications or 2-year degrees. I felt it was important to talking about this topic with one of the experts I know. The Association for Career & Technical Education has proven research that show students involved in CTE courses are more engaged, perform better and graduate at a higher rate. Half of all STEM jobs call for workers with less than a bachelor’s degree. Health Care occupations are projected to grow 18% by 2026, adding more than 2 million new jobs. Almost half of the energy workforce may need to be replaced in 2024 and demand for solar and wind energy technicians will double. Today’s guest is with Debbie Ruel-Schaefer the Career and Technical Education Director of the 4th largest school district in Texas with a CTE enrollment of over 26,000 students! Northside ISD offers over 135 different CTE courses which includes coherent sequences of courses in Health Science and Engineering where enrollment has dramatically increased over the last 3 years. Deb is a career educator in her 29th year of helping students to find what they are passionate about. She is the mother of Hannah, a CTE student who is pursuing her degree in Speech Pathology from Baylor University. I’ve had the honor of getting to know Debbie while serving on her CTE Advisory Board for many years and have seen her passion for the world of career and technical occupations. deborah.ruelschaefer@nisd.net https://nisd.net/career-tech/ NEON: Northside Employee Opportunity Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KENS5.com producer Cameron Songer and sports reporter Evan Closky break down all the high school football action from the seventh week of games of 2019 in the San Antonio area. The second half of the season is underway, with 6A teams returning from a bye week to play some pivotal games. The highlight of the week was a sold-out showdown between Northside ISD rivals O’Connor and Brandeis, which filled a sold-out Farris Stadium. We talk about which are the “swing games” for many local teams. In other words, which games will ultimately decide a team’s postseason fate? We dig into some of the other biggest matchups of the past week, including Judson-New Braunfels, Roosevelt-South San and Brackenridge-Sam Houston. In the sub-6A classifications, Wagner’s dominance is our top story, while the Southwest Legacy Titans continue to impress.

Texas has one of the highest percentages of English language learners in the country at 18%. How can we best support this population? Do schools have the resources they need to serve them? What is the difference between bilingual education and English as a second language? We chat about these questions and more with Antonio Cruz, 5th grade master teacher and former dual language teacher at San Antonio ISD,  Bea Ramirez, high school ESL district specialist at Northside ISD, and Dr. Karlyn Keller, division director of TASB Special Education Solutions. Read "Learning and Language" from the June 2019 Texas Lone Star magazine: http://bit.ly/2WE95A4  ©2019 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Are you a tech coach, instructional coach, or something in between? Maybe you dream of one day being a coach? Ready to learn the top 10 secrets of being an awesome tech coach? This episode is for YOU! Being a coach is no walk in the park, but I can help make it easier. It takes a strong foundation, experience, organization and lots of patience to be an effective coach. This episode will focus on my best-kept secrets, how to build relationships, organize your time, create meaningful PD and more! I want to dive deep and help you become the best tech coach possible. There are so many great resources for you to excel in your coaching and consultant role, so get ready to learn. Each of the 10 secrets is specifically designed to help you learn, engage, and inspire yourself and your students. My goal is to keep your brain sharp and your education moving throughout the summer break. Tune in and learn how to stay focused through summer, plan for your educational goals, and keep your students on track. You won’t want to miss any of my tips for becoming an amazing edTech coach. In This Episode: [00:38] - Welcome back y’all! Today Kasey shares one of her ISTE presentations: The Top 10 Secrets of an Awesome Tech Coach! [01:58] - Shout out to Celina ISD in Celina, TX! Want to learn more about Shake Up Learning? Bring Shake Up Learning to your next event - WORK WITH ME. [02:48] - Shout out to Rebecca Brewer one of our active Shake Up Learning community members. Join the Shake Up Learning Community Join us! - http://shakeup.link/community  [03:53] - Have a question? Check out our SpeakPipe Button at www.shakeuplearning.com. You can leave a shoutout, a question, or share an idea by going to our show notes and looking for the microphone button to leave me a message. The Top 10 Secrets of an Awesome Tech Coach [05:27] - Tech coach can mean a lot of different things these days! Whether you identify as a coach already or are looking to become a coach, this episode is for you. [07:02] - What does being a coach mean to you? Secret #1: Relationships are EVERYTHING! [07:54] - Secret number 1: Relationships are EVERYTHING! Learn how to build great relationships with Kasey’s tips. Secret #2: Listen More and Talk Less [14:08] - Try using the Impact Cycle questions and strategies from Jim Knight. Listen more and talk less and keep asking, “...and what else?”  Listen to Hear the Impact Cycle Questions IN ACTION in episode 10’s “On-Air” coaching with Carly Black. Secret #3: Plan and Organize Your Time [20:38] - Check out Pam Hubler’s Google Sheets template to block and organize your time between meetings, PLC’s, coaching sessions, and more! Other tips from the Shake Up Learning Community Use Google Calendar Appointment Slots  Have teachers sign-up for one-on-one coaching sessions, Sign-up for classroom visits Leave notes or links to notes in the calendar appointment and share with your administrator Secret #4: Manage Your To-Do List [25:59] - Google Keep is a great tool for managing your to-do lists. Use Google Keep to organize your to-do lists Add images to the note to make it visual Prioritize! Fun tip: Use images or GIF’s for your lists to make them stand out!  Here’s Kasey’s post for more details. Assign tasks to yourself and others in your Google file comments. Use comments in Google Files to tag yourself (and others) and assign a task.  (Tip: Use the “+” and email tag and assign.) You can view all your tasks in Drive. Secret #5: Keep Meticulous Notes Types of Notes Pre-observation Notes Observation Notes Coaching Session Notes General Coaching Log Any meetings with teachers or teams Any PD you deliver Informal coaching Meeting Notes Ideas New Learning [28:53] - As a coach, you will attend a variety of meetings, in order to stay organized, try Google Forms. Use this as a log for your coaching interactions and reflections Here’s a link to my example. Secret #6: Plan Meaningful PD [31:32] - Plan meaningful professional development. Teach and treat your teachers as professionals. Remember they are ADULT Learners!  (andragogy: andragogy means that instruction for adults needs to focus more on the process and less on the content being taught) Put teachers in the seat of a student START WITH THE WHY - Always start with the learning goals--NOT THE TECHNOLOGY! Pre-Assess your audience and differentiate Make it relevant, applicable, and practical Try a monthly topic focus to add variety and set goals! See this post to learn How to Design Google PD That Works! Secret #7: Show Not Tell [35:47] - Whether you are doing professional learning or demonstrations, remember “show, not tell.” Practice (and model) what you preach!  Showing and modeling is worth 100x telling a teacher what they should do. PD should mirror instructional strategies you want to see in the classroom. I DO, YOU DO, WE DO -- for classroom demo’s Model lessons! Secret #8: Everything Doesn’t Have to Be Face-to-Face [39:12] - Every interaction that you have does not HAVE to be face to face. Alternative Methods to Coach, Connect, Reflect, and Learn Blended PD with Google Classroom or other platform Asynchronous, online book studies Regularly scheduled webinars (recorded for convenience) Classroom visit video resource library Potty PD Twitter chats Padlet walls Podcast PD How to Give Credit for Listening to Podcasts Podcast PD Choice Board  Click Here to Make a Copy | Use the Template  [41:04] - Shout out to Northside ISD in San Antonio, TX for keeping a folder of videos of classroom visits. Secret #9: Avoid the Summer Slide [45:09] - Avoid the teacher summer slide by staying connecting and offering quick learning opportunities. Give them small bites of information, tips, and opportunities to learn and connect over the summer. PD BINGO (idea from Amber Teamann and Melinda Miller) Asynchronous online courses Shake Up Learning Courses Asynchronous book studies Shake Up Learning summer book study Summer webinars Twitter chats Podcasts If you can’t give credit hours, consider jeans pass, prizes, drawings, etc. (get donations!) Secret #10: Be a Connected Coach [47:55] - Be a connected coach and kudos to you for listening to this episode! Ways to Stay Connected Stay connected with your team Hangouts chat Google Group Facebook Group Google Classroom Stay connected with other coaches in your region and state Create a hashtag Create a group Stay connected globally to continue learning and growing together Shake Up learning Facebook Group Other social groups Hashtags #educoach #ETcoaches #techcoach Podcast Question of the Week [50:02] - Kasey shares the podcast questions of the week:  “What steps can you take to improve in your role as a tech coach over the next year?”  Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! [50:58] - Join Kasey in the Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study from July 11th to August 8th, 2019. Learn more at this link, then head to the special Facebook group where each week we will discuss 4 chapters from Kasey’s book. Kasey will post discussion questions that tie into the reading and issue a challenge or choice of challenges related to that section of the book. We will share #booksnaps, ideas, lessons, failures and successes, links, and a whole lotta ways to Shake Up Learning! [52:28] - Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review on iTunes. (Bonus points if you use the word “y’all” in your review!) Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study Facebook group The Impact Cycle by Jim Knight The Shake Up Learning Show episode 6: Staying Focused on the Learning Goals, Not the Technology The Shake Up Learning Show episode 10: How to Choose a Digital Assessment Strategy Pam Hubler the Shake Up Learning Community Manager The National Writing Project The Shake Up Learning Show episode 12: How to Get Credit for Listening to Podcasts Meredith Akers: Podcast PD Boards

Welcome to Lit Pro, a podcast for high school English teachers in Northside ISD, right here in San Antonio, Texas. You can find our detailed lesson plan and Email Etiquette text set at bit.ly/DearTeacherEmails

Stanley Laing, a 25-year educator, has served as a teacher, coach and high school administrator. He was the principal at Clark High School from 2006-2010. In 2010 he was named Executive Athletic Director of Northside ISD. He is a graduate of McMurray University in Abilene, TX where he earned his bachelor's degree. He also earned his master's degree from Texas A&M University at Kingsville. In this episode, we’re bringing you a past favorite with  Coach Laing as he pulls back the curtain on Northside ISD. Coach shares his story, and the importance of building hope in the lives of our athletes. Key takeaways from this podcast: You’ll never lose putting other people first. Before you ever change the culture in your program, you have to first change the culture in the adults that will be leading them. Adversity builds endurance, endurance builds character, and character creates hope.   Follow us on social: @2wordstv @mackeyspeaks @NISD   Download a FREE week of curriculum: www.2words.tv/gameplan    

I have been a fan of choice boards (aka learning menus) since my first few years of teaching. I even shared some choice boards and ideas in my book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic. As a middle school language arts teacher, I began teaching the way I was taught--every student did the same thing at the same time. But as I began to improve my craft and implement things like small group instruction, I learned that we can differentiate, offer choice, and have multiple learning opportunities happening at the same time--even in secondary. What is a Choice Board? IT’S ALL ABOUT CHOICE! Learning menus (aka choice boards) are a form of differentiated learning that gives students a menu or choice of learning activities. Learning menus and choice boards can be created in a variety of styles and mediums. They’ve been around for a long time and originated in a static, paper format. With digital tools, we can bring the menus to life with interactivity and creation. Why Use Choice Boards? Choice boards provide students with flexible learning paths to the learning goal. Every student has different strengths, learning styles, and interests, and choice boards allow us to reach more learners in new and different ways. Choice boards help teachers differentiate. There are many ways to differentiate for our students. Providing choice allows us to give students a voice in their own learning. It’s student centered! “…at its core, differentiated instruction means addressing ways in which students vary as learners.” – Carol Ann Tomlinson   In This Episode: [00:28] - Kasey welcomes listeners to today’s episode, and explains that its topic will be choice boards (specifically digital choice boards). [02:43] - Today’s shout out goes to Rudder Middle School in Northside ISD, in San Antonio, Texas! [05:43] - Kasey talks about this week’s question, which comes from Mike Mohammed. He wants to know how people have been using technology to help students set goals and track their progress. [07:46] - We hear an introduction to the meat of the episode, which is the teacher’s guide to digital choice boards. [09:51] - What exactly is a choice board, or a learning menu? [11:19] - We learn about some of the benefits of using choice boards, and what they can offer students. [13:13] - Kasey digs into what choice boards look like and explains that they can be as simple or creative as you like. She also talks about how versatile they can. [15:13] - Are choice boards and hyperdocs the same thing? [16:11] - We hear about some of the types of learning menus, such as a simple list, a bingo board, or a restaurant-style menu. [17:28] - Kasey talks about the tic-tac-toe choice board, which is one of her favorites. [18:36] - The lesson design for choice boards is something that Kasey has learned the hard way, she points out. She then explains three things that you should notice on her tic-tac-toe templates. [23:36] - Kasey gives an example of how her color-coding could work, and talks about the option of making the middle square a free option (pending teacher approval, of course). [26:22] - Kasey talks listeners through the tic-tac-toe templates that she’s sharing today. [31:16] - There are many other options for designing choice boards, Kasey points out; they don’t have to be tic-tac-toe style! [33:48] - Kasey mentions a few other types of learning menus. [36:09] - We learn about the menu that Kasey shared in episode 2 of this podcast, which was the 4 C’s Digital Learning Menu. [36:53] - Kasey chats about some project ideas that can go onto a choice board. [39:31] - We hear some final tips on choice boards. [42:01] - Ready for the podcast question of the week? Here you go: where can you begin integrating choice boards in your classroom? What choices will you give? How will you assess the learning? [42:38] - Kasey talks about how she can help with the Google Certification process through her three online courses: The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy The Google Certified Educator Level 2 Academy Become a Google Certified Trainer Online Course Interested in all three? Bundle them to save! Enrollment opens on May 21st for a limited time, and if you miss your chance, you’ll need to wait until November for another opportunity to sign up. Head to this link to learn more! [45:05] - Thanks so much for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear a new episode each week, and please leave a review (bonus points for using the word “y’all”!) so other teachers can find the podcast.   Links and Resources: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell Education Podcast Network Mike Mohammed Tom Spall Amber Teamann The 4 C’s: The Superfoods of Learning - SULS002  

In our latest episode, Mackey is live with coaches from Northside ISD sharing words of encouragement about their upcoming LEAD event. Mackey shares what this event looks like and how it is used to facilitate change in each athlete that attends. Tomorrow's leaders will be built in today's locker rooms. This year alone there will be over 15 million high school students that walk through school doors in America. As coaches, teachers, and parents, you are taking this next generation to the next step in their life. You are influencing, equipping, and encouraging them to become the best person they can be. Key Takeaways: -Take notes (a short pencil is better than a long memory) -When asking your athletes questions, reframe it three different ways to allow each athlete to understand and apply questions in their own way -When discussing character and personal growth concepts, defer to the athlete. If you'd like to see a LEAD event held at YOUR school, please email colton@2words.tv. Follow us on social: @mackeyspeaks @2wordstv @FullCurlColton Youtube: www.youtube.com/mackeyspeaks www.2words.tv/gameplan

Stanley Laing, a 25-year educator, has served as a teacher, coach and high school administrator. He was the principal at Clark High School from 2006-2010. In 2010 he was named Executive Athletic Director of Northside ISD. He is a graduate of McMurray University in Abilene, TX where he earned his bachelor's degree. He also earned his master's degree from Texas A&M University at Kingsville. In this Episode, Coach Laing pulls back the curtain on Northside ISD, shares his story, and the importance of building hope in the lives of our athletes.

A skit portraying the assassination of President-elect Donald Trump by two 10th-grade students at Marshall High School provoked anger and dismay from the parents of a student who watched it unfold last week. Harold and Melinda Bean said that in the skit, entitled â??The Assassination of Donald Trump,â?? one of the boys made a gunfire sound effect with his cell phone as the other boy, portraying Trump, fell to the ground in mock death. â??Appropriate actionâ?? was taken to reprimand both boys and their teacher, said Northside ISD spokesman Barry Perez. The parents, however, believe more should have been done, including suspending the two students.

??THIS YEAR'S LEGENDS IN LITERACY WINNERS Myon Reader presents honorees Dr Francis Gonzalez-Garcia from Northside ISD, TX and the award winning team from the Gainesville (GA) City School System.