Teach Better Talk

Latest Episodes:

BONUS - Katelynn Giordano's & Dave Schmittou's 12 Hour Live Session On The Philosophy and Practice of Grading And Assessing Mar 25, 2021

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In this bonus episode, we pulled the audio from Katelynn's and Dave's 12 Hour Live session on the philosophy and practice of grading and assessing. This was an extremely popular session during our 12 Hour Live and we really hope you enjoy hearing their discussion regarding grading and assessment again.

If you liked this conversation, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com to check us out and also go ahead and give us a follow on social media!

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254: Leah Moore chats with us about teaching high school English and Theatre, while also fighting to change the narrative around stories of disabilities Mar 22, 2021

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Leah Moore chats with us about teaching high school English and Theatre, while also fighting to change the narrative around stories of disabilities

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/leahmoore

Leah's Recommendations

EdTech Tool:
Flip Grid
Jam Board
Books:
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Courageous Conversations about Race by Glenn Singleton
A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet
Who to Follow on Social Media: Facing History (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Facing History (Podcast)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Step away from your classroom, take a walk around the building, regroup and get back in there again.
- Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: Line of Familiarity -- modeling and finding access point.

Links to Connect With Leah

Website or Blog: www.lovingyoubig.com
Twitter: LovingYouBig
Facebook Page: LovingYouBig
Instagram: @lovingyoubig
YouTube Channel: Documentary about Cri Du Chat

BONUS - Jeff Gargas, Katelynn Giordano and Dave Schmittou chat about grading and assessment in today's classroom (March 18th, 2021) Mar 18, 2021

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In this bonus episode, Jeff, Katelynn and Dave dive deep to discuss grading and assessment in today's classrooms. Throughout the conversation, all three discuss the meaning and purpose behind grading and assessments and also the challenges and opportunities teachers and schools have regarding the current grading and assessment policies and practices.

If you liked this conversation, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com to check us out and also go ahead and give us a follow on social media!

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

253: Kari Pitstick chats with us about her passion for education and helping others, whether that be in her middle school classroom or working with the Teach Better Team! Mar 15, 2021

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Kari Pitstick chats with us about her passion for education and helping others, whether that be in her middle school classroom or working with the Teach Better Team!

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/karipitstick

Kari's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Flip Grid
Books:Ground Zero by Alan Gratz
Who to Follow on Social Media: Brian Faulkner (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Shut Up And Teach (Podcast)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Planning for the weak ahead on Monday morning
- Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: "I messed up"

Links to Connect With Kari

Twitter: @misspitstick
Instagram: @misspitstick
Email: kari@teachbetter.com

BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Dave Schmittou (March 7th, 2021) Mar 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 live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media.

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

252: Michelle Kasun chats with us about teaching using a standards based grading approach and focusing on providing truly student centered instruction Mar 08, 2021

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Michelle Kasun chats with us about teaching using a standards based grading approach and focusing on providing truly student centered instruction

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/michellekasun

Michelle's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Adobe Acrobat Pro
Books:
Hacking Questions by Connie Hamilton
Making Assessment Work by David Schmittou
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Amy Fast (Twitter)
Taylor Armstrong (Twitter)
James Sturtevant (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? National Board Conversations (Podcast)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Exercise at least 3x a week.
- Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: “Sometimes you just gotta play the game”

Links to Connect With Michelle

Twitter: @buckeyegirll
Instagram: @buckeyegrll

251: Joan McArthur-Blair and Jeanie Cockell chat with us about building resiliency and how to build and create positive futures Mar 01, 2021

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Joan McArthur-Blair and Jeanie Cockell chat with us about building resiliency and how to build and create positive futures.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/joanmcarthur-blairjeaniecockell

Joan's and Jeanie's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Zoom
Books:
Creating Leaderful Organizations by Joe Raelin
Finding Our Way by Margaret Wheatley
On the Brink of Everything by Parker Palmer
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry (Instagram)
Conversations Worth Having (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators?
- Resilience Now For Parents (YouTube Channel)
- Cockell McArthur-Blair Consulting (Website)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Gratitude Practice
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Believe in your students" and "Be present and authentic"

Links to Connect With Joan and Jeanie

Website or Blog: https://cockellmcarthur-blair.com/
Twitter: @writerjmcb (Joan); @jeaniecockell (Jeanie)
Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/jeanie.cockell;https://www.facebook.com/joan.mcarthurblair.3
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cockellmcarthurblairconsulting/
Book(s): Building Resilience with Appreciative Inquiry (2018); Appreciative Inquiry in Higher Education (2020)

BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Dave Schmittou (February 21st, 2021) Feb 28, 2021

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To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media.

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

250: Hunter Flesch chats with us about being and young & hungry educator who's focused on being a positive servant leader that's all in on taking risks and learning from failure Feb 22, 2021

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Hunter Flesch chats with us about being and young & hungry educator who's focused on being a positive servant leader that's all in on taking risks and learning from failure.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/hunterflesch

Hunter's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Forms/Sheets
Books:Shift the Monkey by Todd Whitaker
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Erin Myres (Instagram)
Jonathan Alsheimer (Twitter)
Christy and Karen of the Modern Principal (Instagram)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Schools of Thought (Podcast)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Record the best moment of each day in a journal
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Always be willing to learn"

Links to Connect With Hunter

Website or Blog: Edessentials.net
Twitter: @edessentials_
Facebook Page: @edessentialscollection
Instagram: @edessentials_
Any other?: Schools of Thought podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Anchor

249: Dan Edwards chats with us about his mission to build a school community of meaningful relationships that extends both inside and out of his school. Feb 18, 2021

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Dan Edwards chats with us about his mission to build a school community of meaningful relationships that extends both inside and out of his school.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/danedwards

Dan's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Twitter
Books:Legacy by James Kerr
Who to Follow on Social Media: Annmarie Williams (Odyssey Trust)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? We Lead Well (Podcast)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Everyday write a list of the main 5 achievements for the day
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Be yourself" or "Keep standing up"