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157: Every day is different. - Brian Bates chats with us about finding what you're meant to do, going with the flow, and appreciating that every day is different. Mar 23, 2020

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Digital Learning Coordinator, Brian Bates, chats with us about finding what you're meant to do, going with the flow, and appreciating that every day is different.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/brianbates

Episode Highlights

1:01 - Talking about Spring break...before we knew that almost everyone would be on a much longer break from their classrooms. Get
9:06 - Previewing the episode with Brian Bates.
12:36 - Brian introduces himself.
15:03 - Brian's failure: Realizing administration wasn't the right fit.
18:08 - Brian's success: Realizing he made the right decision.
19:29 - What's keeping Brian excited about education right now: The shift of ownership from the teacher to the student.
22:04 - Brian's advice for teachers: Every day is different, it’s ok to go with the flow
23:39 - Brian shares what he thinks is the hardest of providing professional development to educators.
25:50 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
27L53 - How to connect with Brian.

Brian's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Maps
Book:
- "Humble Pi" by Matt Parker
- "When" by Daniel Pink
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- Matt Miller @jmattmiller
- Robert Kaplinsky @robertkaplinsky
- Dr. Robert Dillon @drrobertdillon
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.ltcillinois.org
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Reading Education Week.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: “There is only one way to eat an elephant: one bite at a time”

Links to Connect With Brian

Website: ltcillinois.org
Twitter: @_brianbates

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Friday, March 20, 2020 Mar 20, 2020

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Rae Hughart and Michael Jennings 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 19, 2020 Mar 19, 2020

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Rae Hughart and Dave Schmittou 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

156: Focus On What Matters - Chanelle Neilson chats with us about focusing on what matters, taking care of ourselves, and not winning Woman of the Year. Mar 18, 2020

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Chanelle Neilson chats with us about focusing on what matters, taking care of ourselves, and not winning Woman of the Year.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chanelleneilson

Episode Highlights

2:03 - Highlighting Brian Faulkner. (@BrianFaulkner44)
4:51 - Previewing the episode with Chanelle Neilson.
8:00 - Chanelle introduces herself.
9:20 - Channelle tells us about her podcasts.
- Moms Who Know
- Read with You Presents
12:31 - Chanelle's failure: Not winning Woman of the Year.
16:00 - Chanelle's success: Figuring out my own self care.
18:20 - Chanelle tells us about her books:
- McKay and Coco Series
- Parenting with Purpose
19:46 - What's keeping Chanelle excited about education right now: "I just love learning."
22:30 - Chanelle's advice for teachers: Take care of yourself.
26:40 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
29:25 - How to connect with Chanelle.

Chenelle's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Online Calendar AND Paper Calendar.
Book:
- "Where There’s Hope" by Elizabeth Smart
- "The Kids are in Bed" by Rachel Bertche
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- Ralphie Jacobs (@simplyonpurpose) for parenting.
- Chalene Johnson (@chalenejohnson )for lifestyle
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.readwithyou.org/
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily self care.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Trust God.

Links to Connect With Chanelle

Website: momswhoknowpodcast.com www.readwithyou.org
Facebook Page: @momswhoknowpodcast
Instagram: @momswhoknowpodcast

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Mar 18, 2020

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Rae Hughart and Meghan Deegan 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 On Facebook Live - Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Mar 17, 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.

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 16, 2020 Mar 16, 2020

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Chad Ostrowski and Jeff Gargas 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

155: Start small, then go big. - Stu Keroff chats with us about saving computers to save schools money, making assumptions, and starting small to go big. Mar 16, 2020

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Social studies and technology teacher, Stu Keroff, chats with us about saving computers to save schools money, making assumptions, and starting small to go big.

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

Episode Highlights

2:15 - Talking about our "Teaching On An Island" FREE PD Series in our Facebook Group.
- To join the group, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or search "Teach Better Team" on Facebook.
7:06 - Previewing the episode with Stu Keroff.
10:10 - Stu introduces himself.
12:16 - Chatting about Linux Clubs.
14:13 - Stu's failure: Making assumptions.
16:30 - What's keeping Stu excited about education right now: The enthusiasm students bring.
17:40 - Stu's advice for teachers: Start small, then go big.
22:40 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
24:58 - How to connect with Stu.

Stu's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Chrome
Book: "Pursuit of Honor" by Vince Flynn
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler)
- Kasey Bell (@ShakeUpLearning)
- Gardiner Bryant (@thelinusgamer)
- Phil Shapiro (@philshapiro)
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.shakeuplearning.com
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Weekly, try to catch one good idea you haven't heard of, and try it.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Learn to say no.

Links to Connect With Stu

Website: www.linuxclubguide.com
Twitter: @studoeslinux
YouTube:
- Asian Penguins Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSEAsianPenguins
- Penguin Corps Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKcPG9ktLM9V-M2mCtnkj8g
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-keroff-b68a9b17/

154: Develop your own style. - Shane Lawrence chats with us about giving students ownership, being flexible, and the power of discovering your own style. Mar 12, 2020

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15 year veteran teacher, and "The Ed Podcast" host, Shane Lawrence, chats with us about giving students ownership, being flexible, and the power of discovering your own style.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/shanelawrence

Episode Highlights

3:45 - Chatting about the "Call For Proposals" for the 2020 Teach Better Conference.
10:44 - Previewing the episode with Shane Lawrence.
17:03 - Shane introduces himself.
18:20 - Shane's failure: Musical theatre - Took on too much.
23:00 - Talking about Shane's podcast, "The Ed Podcast."
- Check out Rae's episode on Shane's podcast!
26:02 - What's keeping Shane excited about education right now: New challenges every dqy.
29:22 - Shane's advice for teachers: Be yourself - work to discover your own style - you don’t have to be someone else, you don’t have to do everything
31:48 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
34:52 - How to connect with Shane.

Shane's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Classroom
Book: "The Overstory" by Richard Powers.
Who to Follow on Social Media:
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Smarter Every Day, New York Times - Anatomy of a Scene
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Do something that scares you.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Pick your battles.

Links to Connect With Shane

Website: www.theedpodcast.com
Twitter: @theedpodcast
Instagram: @theedpodcast

153: You're more than just your content. - Rebecca Gibboney chats with us about taking risks, practicing balance, and getting out of your comfort zone. Mar 09, 2020

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Curriculum and Online Learning Specialist, Collegiate Basketball Coach, and author, Rebecca Gibboney, chats with us about taking risks, practicing balance, and getting out of your comfort zone.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/rebeccagibboney

Episode Highlights

1:39 - Chatting about the “Mailbag” episodes of ASPIRE: The Leadership Podcast.
3:45 - Highlighting Sarah Thomas (@SarahDaTeechur).
- Check out Sarah’s episode of Teach Better Talk.
6:30 - Previewing the episode with Rebecca Gibboney.
9:26 - Rebecca introduces herself.
10:32 - Rebecca's failure: The job interview process.
12:56 - Rebecca's success: Going for a new job outside of her comfort zone.
14:56 - What's keeping Rebecca excited about education right now: Advocating for educators.
16:42 - Rebecca's advice for teachers: If you are not failing, you aren’t doing it right. So many want to be a cookie-cutter teacher. Take risks, practice balance, and know that you are more than your content!
18:48 - Talking about Rebecca's upcoming book, "The Tiebreaker: A Scouting Report on Building a Culture for Gamification in Professional Learning."
22:13 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
25:45 - How to connect with Rebecca.

Rebecca's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Wakelet
Book: The Infinite Game - Simon Sinek
Who to Follow on Social Media:
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Gerry Brooks ; Cult of Pedagogy
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Exercise, 30 minutes to yourself (coffee, getaway, etc)
Best piece of advice you've ever received: 5 minutes or 5 years; what's going to matter.