#EdChat Radio

What Makes a School Culture Good, Bad or Ugly?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:20:33 -0700

Highlights and commentary from the 4/30/13 #Edchat on the role of school culture and what drives it. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @katrinastevens1 @bamradionetwork Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group (@katrinastevens1). Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Do You Have to Be a Hyper-Connected to Be a Quality Educator?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:19:04 -0700

Most people who participate in Edchats agree on the power of being connected, but do you have to be a hyper-connected educator in order to be a quality educator? Highlights and commentary from the 4/23/13 #Edchat. Follow:@blairteach,@stumpteacher @tomwhitby @web20classroom @bamradionetwork Josh Stumpenhorst, award winning teacher, is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher (@stumpteacher), and Josh is an active blogger (stumpteacher.blogspot.com). Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education.

What the Flip?: Mixed Up and Flipping Out on Flipped Classrooms

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:32:35 -0700

This week's EdChat Radio segment revealed an exceptionally mixed set of views on flipping the classroom. Is flipping the classroom flawed pedagogy, a passing hot trend or a viable, compelling, and sustainable new approach to instruction? We pose tough questions to Jon Bergmann, one of the pioneers in the Flipped Class Movement. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @jonbergmann @bamradionetwork Jon Bergmann, one of the pioneers in the Flipped Class Movement. He co-wrote the book on the Flipped Classroom. He received the Presidential Award for Excellence for Math and Science Teaching in 2002 and is a co-founder of the Flipped Learning Network. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

Schools: A Place for Teaching Versus a Place for Learning

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:01:57 -0700

When schools are viewed as places for teaching the emphasis is on content delivery. When schools are viewed as places for learning, content creation becomes a priority. This week we discuss putting content creation at the center of learning. Highlights and commentary from the 4/19/13 #Edchat Follow:@blairteach,@wmchamberlain @tomwhitby @lookforsun @bamradionetwork William Chamberlain is an educator and teaches in the school he grew up in and wouldn't have it any other way. Maureen Devlin has been an elementary school teacher for 27 years in the Wayland Public Schools in Wayland, Massachusetts. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

What if Teacher Evaluations Were Tied to....?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:27:01 -0700

This week we discuss tying teacher evaluations to student's standardized test scores. Highlights and commentary from the 4/12/13 #Edchat Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

It's About The Learning, It's Not About the Grades, Right?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:54:16 -0700

Most educators agree that education is all about the learning and not the grades. However, the messages we give students and the expectations of parents suggest that grades are indeed the name of the game. How do we change this. Highlights and commentary from the 3/12 Edchat. Follow:@blairteach, @markbarned19 @bamradionetwork Mark Barnes is a 20-year classroom teacher, education consultant and author of Role Reversal: Achieving Uncommonly Excellent Results in the Student-Centered Classroom (www.markbarnes19.com). Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

Can Smackdowns, Food Fest or Flipping Produce Faculty Meetings Teachers Love?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 13:59:01 -0700

A vibrant discussion on ways to turn around the dreaded faculty meeting. Highlights and commentary from the 3/26 Edchat. Follow:@blairteach, @thomascmurray @cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the high schools that work and making middle grades work initiatives. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school.

Being an Effective Education Leader

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:00:55 -0700

Highlights and commentary from the 3/5 Edchat about the qualities of an effective education leader Follow:@blairteach,@venspired @cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Krissy Venosdale teaches 3-6 grade gifted education in a small town south of St. Louis. She's continuously striving to provide a learning environment filled with creativity, real-world experiences, and problem solving. www.venspired.com Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the high schools that work and making middle grades work initiatives. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school (one of the worst neighborhoods), grades 6-9.

Mentoring New Teachers: What's The Best Approach?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:52:21 -0700

Highlights and commentary from the 2/26 Edchat about supporting new teachers for success. Follow:@blairteach,@teachingwthsoul @cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an administrator. Her passion is to support and mentor teachers and administrators. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the high schools that work and making middle grades work initiatives. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school (one of the worst neighborhoods), grades 6-9.

Is Creativity The New Literacy? Can We Teach It? Will We Test It?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:59:05 -0800

Highlights and commentary from the 2/19 Edchat about Creativity as the new literacy and concerns about what could happen if we try to test for creative competence. Follow:@blairteach,@kylepace @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Kyle Pace is an Instructional Technology Specialist for the Lee’s Summit School District in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

What Teachers Want, Versus What Teachers Need

info@bamradionetwork.com — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:38:29 -0800

Highlights and commentary from the 2/12 Edchat about the tension between the kind of professional development teachers want and what teachers need to know. Follow:@jswiatek,@blairteach, @tomwhitby@bamradionetwork Aaryn Schmuhl is the Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Leadership Services in Henry County, Georgia. Jerry Swiatek is a District Technology Specialist for the Citrus County School District in Florida and founder/ organizer of EdCamp Citrus. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the high schools that work and making middle grades work initiatives.

BYOD: When Students Are As Smart As the Teacher

info@bamradionetwork.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:20:12 -0800

One approach to integrating technology in classrooms is called BYOD- Bring Your Own Device. In this segment we talk about how BYOD fundamentally changes the classroom dynamic and what teachers need to be prepared to do when student have access to as much knowledge as they do. Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

Thinking Deeply about Education Face to Face

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 5 Feb 2013 17:49:05 -0800

Educon is all about putting big thinkers in a small place and turning them loose to tackle education's biggest issues. In this segment Edchat's hosts bring you highlights of the big ideas from this year's event. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

Is Homework Dead? If Not, Why Not?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:08:35 -0800

Welcome to the 1/22 episode of EdChat Radio. An increasing amount of research and growing numbers of teachers believe it's time to bury homework. So why is it still alive and well? Follow:@blairteach,@cybraryman @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years and serves as an ed-chat monitor. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

Teacher Morale Low, How Can it Be Lifted?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:44:06 -0800

Welcome to the 1/15 episode of EdChat Radio. In this segment we look at teacher morale, why it's low and how it can can be lifted. Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork teve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

The Best Time To Teach: Rethinking Class Schedules

info@bamradionetwork.com — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:37:00 -0800

Welcome to the 1/08 episode of EdChat Radio. In this segment we look at class schedules and how they might be restructured to improve student learning. Follow:@blairteach,@kylepace, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Kyle Pace is an Instructional Technology Specialist for the Lee’s Summit School District in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Brett Clark is the Director of Technology for Greater Clark County Schools in Jeffersonville, IN. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board.

Reinventing the Classroom: What's Next?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 09:38:21 -0800

Welcome to the 12/18 episode of EdChat Radio. The typical classroom has not changed much in 100 years. However, through technology, learning has moved beyond the classroom. Students are engaging with information in new ways, driving a need to rethink the classroom and the role of teachers in the learning process. How will the classroom adapt? What will be the role of teachers in the new learning environment? Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is Contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board. Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education.

Supportive Administrators: Some Aren't, Now What?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:30:37 -0800

Welcome to the 12/11 episode of EdChat Radio. Many teachers feel unsupported by their administrators. What kind of support are they seeking? What can be done if your administrator isn't supportive? Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is Contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board. Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education.

Dump Report Card Grades, Replace Them With...

info@bamradionetwork.com — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:36:14 -0800

Welcome to the 12/4 episode of EdChat Radio. In this segment we recap this week's, shall we say, "spirited" discussion on report cards, the meaning of letter grades (or lack there of) and punishing student behavior by deducting grade points. Your EdChat hosts provided insightful analysis, personal commentary and fresh donuts from last year's Christmas party. Follow:@blairteach,@web20classroom, @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Tom Whitby is Contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board. Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education.

Why EdChat? Why EdChat Radio?

info@bamradionetwork.com — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:24:31 -0800

Welcome to the premier episode of EdChat Radio. In this segment we explain why thousands of educators are participating in EdChats each week, offer tips on how to easily get involved, explain why we're now launching EdChat Radio and summarize what you can expect to get from listening.

Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Shelly Sanchez Terrell is a teacher trainer, author of The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators, and one of the top educators in social media. Steven Anderson is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He has won several awards including being named a 2012 ASCD Emerging Leader.

Outdated Teaching Methods and the Teachers who Love Them

info@bamradionetwork.com — Sat, 8 Dec 2012 23:53:09 -0800

Highlights and commentary on last week's Edchat about dealing with peers who are using outdated approaches to teaching and handling behavior issues with students.. Tom Whitby is Contributing Editor at SmartBrief, Founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, NYSCATE Network, St. Joseph's College NY group. Jerry Swiatek is an Instructional Technology Specialist for the Citrus County School District in Citrus County. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board.

EdCamp: Flipping the Approach to Professional Development

info@bamradionetwork.com — Sat, 1 Dec 2012 15:10:17 -0800

Highlights and commentary on last week's Edchat about Edcamp and how educators are changing the face of professional development from the bottom up. Steven Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Mary Beth Hertz is K-8 Technology Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist in Philadelphia. Edcamp Foundation Board member & organizer. Tom Whitby is a Professor of Education. Founder: #Edchat, Linkedin group Technology-Using Professors et al. Editor Smart Briefs Education.