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BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, April 30, 2020 Apr 30, 2020

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Becky Thal and J Hamilton drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

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Learn more at:

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Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

168: Talk To Me - Kim Bearden chats with us about getting forced out of our comfort zones, the importance of connections, and the power of patience. Apr 30, 2020

Show notes

Co-founder and Executive Director of the Ron Clark Academy, Kim Bearden, chats with us about getting forced out of our comfort zones, the importance of connections, and the power of patience. Kim shares the value of watching someone else teach, gives us a look into her upcoming book, and chooses her side: #TeamJeff or #TeamRae.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kimbearden.

Episode Highlights

1:55 - Chatting about our FREE Webinar Series for Teachers: Better at a Distance.
4:25 - Previewing the episode with Kim Bearden
9:00 - Kim introduces herself.
10:15 - Chatting about how the Ron Clark Academy has shifted things due to COVID-19 and the Coronavirus Pandemic.
14:30 - Kim shares the backstory of the Ron Clark Academy.
19:13 - Kim's failure: Not connecting with entire companies.organizations.
22:42 - What's keeping Kim excited about education right now: People starting to understand the value of watching someone else teach.
25:30 - Kim's advice for teachers: Above all else, work on those relationships.
33:21 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
38:47 - How to connect with Kim.

Guest's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Zoom
Book: "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- @dr_vcjones - See her at #TeachBetter2020
- @heykoreycollins
- @ronclark__
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.storylineonline.net
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Working out. (Kim provides a hack that is awesome.)
Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Don't take yourself so seriously." - Ron Clark.

Links to Connect With Our Guest

Website: KimBearden.com
Twitter: @KimBearden
Facebook Page: KimBeardenEducator
Instagram: @KimBearden
Books:
- "Talk to Me: Find the Right Words to Inspire, Encourage, and Get Things Done"
- "Crash Course: The Life Lessons My Students Taught Me"

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Apr 29, 2020

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Rae Hughart and Karen McKinley drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, April 28, 2020 Apr 28, 2020

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Rae Hughart and Timothy Alexander drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, April 27, 2020 Apr 27, 2020

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Rae Hughart and LaVonna Roth drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

167: Breaking through the comfort zone. - Becky Thal chats with us about constantly evolving, getting connected to the team, and breaking through her comfort zone. Apr 27, 2020

Show notes

5th grade teacher, and Teach Better Team Member, Becky Thal, chats with us about constantly evolving, getting connected to the team, and breaking through her comfort zone.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/beckythal

Episode Highlights

0:43 - Discussing the #TeamJeff vs #TeamRae debate - Choose your side at www.teachbetterswag.com!
3:13 - Highlighting Mark Heller (@mheller2115)
6:35 - Previewing the episode with Becky Thal.
10:55 - Becky introduces herself.
13:35 - Becky shares how she got connected with, and joined the team.
17:07 - Becky's failure: Not having a broad vision of what is out there for educators.
21:50 - Becky's success: Going after things. Sending Jeff an email.
24:33 - What's keeping Becky excited about education right now: The freedom and flexibility to be creative.
30:35 - Becky's advice for teachers: Absorbed as much as you can, but also don't be afraid to offer your opinion on things.
33:00 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
40:38 - How to connect with Becky.

Becky's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: All things Google Suite.
Book:
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- @thekevinjbutler
- @doneppsEDU
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog:
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Shut it down at a certain time.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Be better today than you were yesterday. Be better tomorrow than you were today.

Links to Connect With Becky

Twitter: @mrsrthal

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Friday, April 24, 2020 Apr 24, 2020

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Rae Hughart and Tyler Overstreet of Newsela drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

166: Rhymes With Reason - Austin Martin chats with us about struggling in school, starting his own business, and how he's making learning relevant using music. Apr 23, 2020

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Creator and founder of Rhymes With Reason, and Forbes "30 Under 30" educator, Austin Martin, chats with us about struggling in school, starting his own business, and how he's making learning relevant using music.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/austinmartin

Episode Highlights

2:50 - Chatting about our new 6-part blog series, "Coming Back Better."
7:37 - Previewing the episode with Austin Martin.
11:45 - Austin introduces himself.
18:55 - Austin's failure: Getting a lot of NOs early on with Rhymes With Reason.
22:41 - Austin's success: Launching an initiative with Chance The Rapper's non-profit, Social Works.
25:35 - What's keeping Austin excited about education right now: Hybrid solutions in education.
27:33 - Austin's advice for teachers: When you create something at first, or you implement something at first, it's not going to be perfect.
29:34 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
32:08 - How to connect with Austin.

Austin's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Rhymes With Reason
Book: "Grit" by Angela Duckworth
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- @rhymeswithreason
- Paula Qualo
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.Quizlet.com
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Student surveys once a month.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: "No doesn't mean no forever. It's just not right now."

Links to Connect With Our Austin

Website: www.rhymeswithreason.com
Twitter: @rhymeswreason
Facebook Page: @rhymeswithreason1
Instagram: @rhymeswithreason
Rhymes With Reasons's COVID-19 Package for Parents: www.rhymeswithreason.com/covid-19

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Thursday, April 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020

Show notes

Jeff Gargas and Mandy Froehlich drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, April 22, 2020 Apr 22, 2020

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Chad Ostrowski and Nick Man drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

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