Teach Better Talk

Latest Episodes:

BONUS - Finding Balance (Conversation from Wednesday's Brain Break with Jeff Gargas and Dave Schmittou) Apr 18, 2021

Show notes

Every Wednesday at 5pm EST Jeff and Dave host the Teach Better Team Brain Break. Recently during one of their Brain Break sessions, Jeff and Dave got on the topic of finding balance in life and had a great conversation regarding the key importance of self reflection and self awareness and we hope this conversation is something that provides value and insight into your own professional and personal life.

We really hope you enjoy this conversation and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social media for more!

Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Facebook: @teachbetterteam
YouTube: @teachbetterteam

260: Dustin Pearson chats with us about the power of relationships and working together to thrive and evolve as educators Apr 15, 2021

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Dustin Pearson chats with us about the power of relationships and working together to thrive and evolve as educators. Dustin is a 7th grade special education teacher that is currently working on writing his first novel "Building Effective Co-Teaching Teams" and is beginning his doctorate degree in education leadership this summer.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/dustinpearson

Dustin's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Classroom
Books: Lions of Iwo Jima by Major General Fred Hayes
Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today?
Amy Fast (Twitter)
Brad Johnson (Twitter)
Melisa Hayes (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? The Great War Channel (YouTube)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Leave work at work.
- Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Be you and be authentic.

Links to Connect With Dustin:

Website or Blog: www.weareoneteameducation.wordpress.com
Twitter: @DustinPearson2

259: AJ Bianco chats with us about being a middle school vice principal and his passions for education, educational technology, and leadership Apr 12, 2021

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AJ Bianco chats with us about being a middle school vice principal and his passions for education, educational technology, and leadership. AJ is also not just an avid podcast listener, but also is a host and co-host to several other podcasts focused on education and professional sports.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/ajbianco

AJ's Recommendations

EdTech Tool:
EdPuzzle
Padlet
Canva
Adobe Spark
Books:
The Servant as Leader by Robert Greenleaf
The Principal’s Toolbox by Dr. Justin Thomas
Hacking Discipline by Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein
Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today?
Dean and Chris from Unlock the Middle (Twitter)
Toney Jackson (Twitter)
Brian Kight (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators?
- Alfonso Mendoza - My EdTech Life Podcast
- Dave Frangiosa - From Earning to Learning
- Matthew Woods - Leading Out the Woods
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Wake up early, grab a cup of coffee, open your journal/notebook and plan your day!
- Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.

Links to Connect With AJ:

Website or Blog: www.ajbianco.me / www.ReflectEdPodcast.com
Twitter: @AJBianco
Facebook Page: AJ Bianco
Instagram: AJ Bianco

BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Dave Schmittou (April 4th, 2021) Apr 11, 2021

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In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note!

To engage with all things happening with the Teach Better Team family, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com and follow us on social media.

Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Facebook: @teachbetterteam
YouTube: @teachbetterteam

258: Debbie Tannenbaum chats with us about the power of working collaboratively with other educators to use technology to help amplify student learning and empower student voice Apr 08, 2021

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Debbie Tannenbaum chats with us about the power of working collaboratively with other educators to use technology to help amplify student learning and empower student voice.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/debbietannenbaum

Debbies' Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Slides
Books:
Thrive Through The Five by Dr. Jill Sisler
The One Thing by Gary Keller
Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today?
Lindsay Titus (Twitter)
Road To Awesome (Twitter)
Taylor Armstrong (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? PZ's Thinking Routines Toolbox
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Read and reflect daily
- Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? If you don’t apply, the answer is always NO.

Links to Connect With Debbie:

Website or Blog: https://www.tannenbaumtech.com/
Twitter: @TannenbaumTech
Facebook Page: debbie.l.tannenbaum
Instagram: @TannenbaumTech
Book(s): TRANSFORM - Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky being published this spring from Road to Awesome LLC

257: Sara Jessee chats with us about keeping education fun and creative no matter the situation, which Sara strives to accomplish every day as the drama director at Evans MS. Apr 05, 2021

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Sara Jessee chats with us about keeping education fun and creative no matter the situation, which Sara strives to accomplish every day as the drama director at Evans MS.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/sarajessee

Sara's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Flipgrid
Books:
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam
Other Words From Home by Jasmine Warga
Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Dr. Shamaine Bertrand (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Newsela.com
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Celebrate the positives! Whether it’s monthly student awards or weekly positive phone calls or e-mails, make it routine to make the wins a big deal!
- Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “We’re human beings, not human doings.”

Links to Connect With Sara

Email: jesseesj@unit5.org

BONUS - Shifting Towards A New Future of Instruction - Rae Hughart's TEDXNormal Talk Apr 04, 2021

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We're really excited to bring you this special bonus episode! In this episode we are highlighting a recent talk Rae Hughart gave during the TEDxNormal event last month. In her talk, Rae discusses the challenges and obstacles teachers overcame during this wild and tumultuous year in education, while also challenging educators and schools to focus on the future of education and how we must shift towards transforming instruction by personalizing student support with a mastery learning lens.

We really hope you enjoy this talk and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media for much, much more!

Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Facebook: @teachbetterteam
YouTube: @teachbetterteam

256: LeeAnn Lindsey and Kristen Mattson chat with us about digital citizenship and the skills and mindsets students need to be active, empowered digital citizens Apr 01, 2021

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LeeAnn Lindsey and Kristen Mattson chat with us about digital citizenship and the skills and mindsets students need to be active, empowered digital citizens

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/leeannlindsey&kristenmattson

LeeAnn's and Kristen's Recommendations

EdTech Tool:
Google Docs & Google Jamboards
Books:
Framing Internet Safety by Nathan W. Fisk
Ethics in a Digital World by Dr. Kristen Mattson
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff
Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today?
ISTE Digital Citizen (Twitter)
Cyberbullying Research Center (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators?
- Rabbit Hole from the New York Times (Podcast)
- Note to Self from WNYCStudios (Podcast)

Links to Connect With LeeAnn and Kristen

Website or Blog:
Twitter:
- LeeAnn Lindsey (@LeeAnn_Edvolve)
- Kristen Mattson (@DrKMattson)
Facebook Page:
- https://www.facebook.com/edvolvelearning
- https://www.facebook.com/DrKMattson/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drkmattson
Book(s):
- Digital Citizenship in Action
- Ethics in a Digital World

255: Jacob Kohut chats with us about being an elementary and middle school music instructor, a member of the DC national guard and a future professional musician Mar 29, 2021

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Jacob Kohut chats with us about being an elementary and middle school music instructor, a member of the DC national guard and a future professional musician.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/jacobkohut

Jacob's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Classroom
Books:Bach, Beethoven and The Boys by David Barber
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz (Podcast)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Prioritize R&D first thing in the morning. Every morning I check in with my Stephen Covey priority square.
- Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: Always plan and allow for flex time in your daily schedule