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China! | Rachelle Dene Poth Dec 11, 2019

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In this episode Mike and Glen discuss whether there is an overemphasis on preparing our students for those jobs that don’t exist yet. On this week’s segment of “The Bests” we’ll run down some of our best gifts for learning at home and with your family. Our guest this week is educator and author Rachelle Dene Poth.

Guest: Rachelle Dene Poth

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rdene915
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/rachelledenepoth/about-me

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#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!
OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQ
Register NOW for Impact Education Conference: https://impact2019.voicehive.com/v2/page/WelcomePage
FETC Epic Games Party: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epic-games-educator-networking-future-of-education-technology-conference-tickets-81980218039
The Myth of Jobs That Don't Exist: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereknewton/2018/12/28/the-myth-of-jobs-that-dont-exist-yet/#1d656cfd70ec
Mike's China Trip Photo Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Kc1RVzVcLBkjNctaA

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Classcraft: The presenting sponsor for OnEducation is Classcraft. We are excited to announce Classcraft’s new Story Mode which makes it easy for educators to harness the power of stories. Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 1 are ready for you and your students to play today and it’s completely free! To learn more about Classcraft and the new Story mode simply visit classcraft.com/oneducation

Phidgets: OnEducation is brought to you by Phidgets. Phidgets are interactive USB sensors that support all major programming languages that make physical computing easy. Phidgets keep the emphasis on coding while increasing student engagement and the best part is that you can get started for free right now. Simply go to bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation to get your introductory kit that includes a free sensor worth over $50!

Fresh Grade NEXT: OnEducation is brought to you by Fresh Grade. Fresh Grade has always been known as digital portfolio innovators, but FreshGrade Next is the all new learning network made for modern teachers and tech savvy students with amazing new student-driven learning journals. Students can upload their own content and conduct ongoing self-reflection to create their own record of learning progress. Integrated, Simple, and Powerful - to learn more about Fresh Grade Next and sign up for your free account visit freshgrade.com

Sourcewell Technology: OnEducation is brought to you by Sourcewell Technology and the Impact Education Conference! Join Jimmy Casas, Angela Meiers, Michael Cohen, Jordan Shapiro, the OnEducation Podcast team, amazing featured speakers, and thousands of educators December 14-17 in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the regions best education conference. Register now using promo code ONEDUCATION2019 for $30 off your registration! ALSO With every registration you’ll receive a free book of your choice from one of the amazing speakers. To register for the conference visit impact.sourcewelltech.org - that’s impact.sourcewelltech.org

The Teachable Moment | Michele Haiken Nov 27, 2019

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The Teachable Moment | Michele Haiken

In this episode guest host Andrew Arevalo and Glen break down the ongoing edtech battle between Apple and Google and what it means for our schools and our students. We will discuss the importance of incorporating the sustainable development goals into our curriculum and our guest this week is educator and author Michele Haiken.

Guest: Michele Haiken

Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachingfactor
Website: https://theteachingfactor.wordpress.com/

Notes:

#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!
OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQ
Register NOW for Impact Education Conference: https://impact2019.voicehive.com/v2/page/WelcomePage
Twitter Discussion on Race: https://twitter.com/Gameboydrew/status/1198418219251318784
Apple's head of marketing slammed Chromebooks, calling them 'cheap testing tools' and saying kids who use them in school won't succeed: https://amp-businessinsider-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.businessinsider.com/apple-phil-schiller-slams-chromebooks-as-cheap-testing-tools-2019-11
Learning Through STEMpathy: https://blog.stem-supplies.com/learning-through-stempathy/?utm_source=blogandrewsdg1119&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Blog%20Andrew%20SDG
Sustainable Development Goals Targets for Action: http://cdn.worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/2018/10/Targets-for-Action-.pdf

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The Bests | Jimmy Casas Nov 20, 2019

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In this episode Mike and Glen discuss why it’s so important for teachers to plan their own lessons. We kick off a new segment called The Bests talking about the best games for learning. Our guest this week is principal, speaker, and author Jimmy Casas.

Guest: Jimmy Casas

Twitter: https://twitter.com/casas_jimmy
Website: http://www.jimmycasas.com/

Notes:

#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!
OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQ
Register NOW for Impact Education Conference: https://impact2019.voicehive.com/v2/page/WelcomePage
Participate in the Participate! Community Building Webinar: bit.ly/36OZxbH
Why we must let teachers plan their own lessons: https://www.tes.com/news/why-we-must-let-teachers-plan-their-own-lessons
Here's a list of school shootings in 2019: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/14/us/school-shootings-list.html?module=inline&te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_nn_20191117?campaign_id=9&instance_id=13917&segment_id=18869&user_id=7481238002195309d7cb3a2e861c93c1&regi_id=101690839_nn_20191117

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Amazingness x1000 | Jeff Bradbury Nov 12, 2019

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In this episode Mike and Glen discuss the merger of ISTE & EdSurge, debate why it’s vital for schools to provide recess to our students and our guest this week is educator and podcaster Jeff Bradbury.

Guest: Jeff Bradbury

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastingToday
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeacherCast
Website: http://www.teachercast.net/jeff-bradbury/

Notes:

#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!
OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQ
Register NOW for Impact Education Conference: https://impact2019.voicehive.com/v2/page/WelcomePage
Participate in the Participate! Community Building Webinar: bit.ly/36OZxbH
Mike's Twitter Thread About November 11th: https://twitter.com/misterwashburn/status/1194001435496787968
Hot Ones on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAzrgbu8gEMIIK3r4Se1dOZWSZzUSadfZ
ISTE and EdSurge Join Forces: https://www.iste.org/explore/press-releases/edsurge-joins-iste-accelerate-innovation-education
Kids Need Play and Recess: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/finding_common_ground/2018/08/the_existential_mental_health_crisis_in_k-12_education_the_need_for_play_and_recess.html

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PowerSchoology? | Angela Maiers Nov 07, 2019

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In this episode Mike and Glen debate the reasons why US math & reading scores haven’t changed much in a decade. We’ll talk about Powerschool’s purchase of Schoology. And our guest this week is speaker and author Angela Maiers.

Guest: Angela Maiers

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngelaMaiers
Website: https://www.angelamaiers.com

Notes:

#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!
OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQ
Top 100 video games of 2010’s: https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20944265/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-100-51 - https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20944573/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-50-11 - https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20947389/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-10-1
Struggling at Fortnite or Apex Legends? Players and parents are turning to tutors: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2019/10/29/video-game-tutors-show-expanding-prevalence-economy-gaming/?fbclid=IwAR3HRyu7U5qUwIi9asE0jpeFyY5AcVWKrRGU9Xl_u2snbJHAMptVbwQkleU
Despite Common Core and more testing, reading and math scores haven't budged in a decade: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2019/10/29/national-math-reading-level-test-score-common-core-standards-phonics/2499622001/
PowerSchool to Acquire Schoology, Pairing Major K-12 LMS and SIS Providers: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-10-24-powerschool-to-acquire-schoology-pairing-major-lms-and-sis-providers

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OnEducation Presents: Dig It or Ditch It? w/ Noah Geisel Oct 31, 2019

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OnEducation Presents is exactly what it sounds like! Anything that doesn't seem like it fits as a normal episode, and anything that isn't a "quick hit" like OnEducation Now! is an episode of OnEducation Presents. This is where some amazing content is going to live such as:

Dig It or Ditch It w/ Noah Geisel
Special extended interviews
Audio recordings of speeches or sessions presented by Mike or Glen
YOUR submissions

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Insert Coin to Continue | Scott Hebert Oct 30, 2019

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In this episode Mike and Glen discuss the Chicago Teacher Strike and the implications it has for teachers nationwide in the United States. We will debate whether we should have hard deadlines for our students to prepare them for “the real world” And our guest this week is educator and author Scott Hebert.

Guest: Scott Hebert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrHebertPE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGamificationGuy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQF2Bcd9yPBT5Cs3bi87rgw
Website: mrhebert.org

Notes:

#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!
OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQ
Chicago Teachers Strike: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-cps-strike-chicago-teachers-union-updates-20191028-kapm3khjobhc5nxr5inuzcswfm-story.html

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Twitter Hot Takes | Maire Cervenak Oct 25, 2019

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In this episode Mike and Glen discuss the power of digital formative assessment apps and debate whether we should allow corporations to help fund the construction of public schools. Our guest this week is educator Maire Cervenak.

Guest: Maire Cervenak

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maire_from_NJ

Notes:

#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!
OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQ
Public Schools = Public Goods: https://twitter.com/RobPanning/status/1185574512881831937?s=20
6 Tips for Managing the Feedback Workload: https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-tips-managing-feedback-workload
10 Common EdTech Marketing Mistakes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rebeccasadwick/2019/10/21/10-common-edtech-marketing-mistakes-what-tech-companies-get-wrong-about-selling-in-education/#b43e0946fad2
Top 5 Formative Assessment Tools: https://twitter.com/irvspanish/status/1186401482398142464

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Podcasts on Fire | Tim Cavey Oct 16, 2019

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In this episode Mike and Glen discuss the end to timed high stakes tests and why there are so many teacher shortages. We will debate whether Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers are legitimate places to find teaching resources. And Our guest this week is educator and amazing podcaster Tim Cavey.

Guest: Tim Cavey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisterCavey
Website: https://teachersonfire.net/
Subscribe to Teachers on Fire!: https://teachersonfire.net/subscribe/
Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire

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#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!
OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQ
This teacher won’t use textbooks. His students succeed despite that — or maybe because of it.: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/this-teacher-wont-use-textbooks-his-students-succeed-despite-that--or-maybe-because-of-it/2019/10/04/d62f9bbc-e52b-11e9-b403-f738899982d2_story.html?wpisrc=nl_optimist&wpmm=1
It's Time to End Timed Tests: https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/10/02/its-time-to-end-timed-tests.html
Park County teachers set one-week strike deadline: https://coloradosun.com/2019/10/08/park-county-colorado-teachers-strike-date/
How the school’s schedule will influence your planning: http://www.wannabeteacher.com/schedule/
The Problem with Teachers Pay Teachers: https://paulemerich.com/2019/08/13/day-16-the-problem-with-teachers-pay-teachers/

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OnEducation Presents: EPISODE 100! | Dig It or Ditch It? w/ Noah Geisel Oct 12, 2019

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Dig It or Ditch It w/ Noah Geisel
Special extended interviews
Audio recordings of speeches or sessions presented by Mike or Glen
YOUR submissions (Coming Soon - This is an Easter Egg, let's see who reads the show notes - Tweet us if you're curious!)

Today: This is our 100th EPISODE! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate that than by doing a 100 themed Dig It or Ditch It with our friend Noah Geisel. We are so thankful for the opportunity to talk to you every week. Its a privilege to share this time with you, and with our guests.

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