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BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Apr 01, 2020

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Jeff Gargas and Sarah Johnson 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

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BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2020

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Rae Hughart and Becky Thal 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

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, March 30, 2020 Mar 30, 2020

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Rae Hughart drops 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

159: Listen first. - Joe Sage chats with us about handling the shift to distance learning, trying new things, and the power of listening first. Mar 30, 2020

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Assistant Principal, Joe Sage, chats with us about handling the shift to distance learning, trying new things, and the power of listening first.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/joesage

Episode Highlights

8:20 - Shout out to Alex Oris for being awesome on one of our Daily Drop Ins. Follow Alex @MrOrisTech.
10:14 - Previewing the episode with Joe Sage.
16:02 - Joe introduces himself.
18:29 - Discussing how Joe and his team are handling the shift to distance learning during the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.
22:38 - Joe's failure: Parent Groups - trying to create this with other groups. Complaint from a teacher - not present in the building
27:50 - What's keeping Joe excited about education right now: The teachers.
29:30 - Joe's advice for teachers: Try something new.
31:50 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
36:25 - How to connect with Joe.

Joe's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Meet, Canva
Book:
1. "Teach Better" by Chad Ostrowski, Tiffany Ott, Rae Hughart, and Jeff Gargas.
2. "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo
Who to Follow on Social Media:
1. Simon Sinek (@SimonSinek)
2. Shawn Peck (@Shawnpeck6)
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Teaching During COVID 19 (facebook group, 112,000 members)
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Find a student and tell them why they matter (daily). Make a call of the day home(weekly). Reflect (monthly)
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Listen first, speak last.

Links to Connect With Joe

Twitter: @JoeSageFHS
Instagram: @JoeSageFHS

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Friday, March 27, 2020 Mar 27, 2020

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Jeff Gargas and Mike Earnshaw 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 - Thursday, March 26, 2020 Mar 26, 2020

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Rae Hughart and Bryan Zwemke 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

158: Educational Thrill Seeker - Kelli Coons chats with us about about trying new things, taking risks, and finding your people. Mar 26, 2020

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Literacy Coach, Kelli Coons, chats with us about about trying new things, taking risks, and finding your people.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kellicoons

Episode Highlights

3:35 - Highlighting Dave Schmittou (@DaveSchmittou) NOT David Schwimmer from Friends.
- Check out Dave on Teach Better Talk Episode 125.
10:12 - Previewing the episode with Kelli Coons.
14:02 - Kelli introduces herself.
15:55 - Kelli shares how she has been supporting teachers during these challenging times of school closures due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.
23:49 - Kelli's failure: Having her heart set on a job and then not getting that job.
28:24 - What's keeping Kelli excited about education right now: How masterfully teachers have been able to flip their classrooms and reach their students through distance learning.
30:30 - Kelli's advice for teachers: Find Your People!
33:28 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
35:37 - How to connect with Kelli.

Kelli's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Peardeck
Book: "The Interactive Class" by Joe and Kristin Merrill.
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- Dee Lanier @deelanier
- The Merrills @themerrillsedu
- Jennie Mageira @MsMagiera
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Jen Jones with Hello Literacy
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Morning affirmation or check in with your PLN. Connect with people who cheer for you and can make you better.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Advice came in the form of a quote by Dabo Swinney, “Don’t worry about criticism from people you wouldn’t seek advice from."

Links to Connect With Kelli

Twitter: @TooLegitTeach
Instagram: @toolegitteaching

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Wednesday, March 15, 2020 Mar 25, 2020

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Rae Hughart and Victoria Woelders 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 - Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Mar 24, 2020

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Chad Ostrowski drops 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, March 23, 2020 Mar 23, 2020

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Jeff Gargas and Alex Oris 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

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