In this segment, we talk about a new book that  offers 300 proven strategies to get students excited about writing.  

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Jennifer Serravallo is a literacy consultant, speaker, and the author 11 books and resources including The Reading Strategies Book and the two-time award-winning Independent Reading Assessment Series.

300 Ways to Help Your Students Love Writing

Physical activity supports learning, reduces  student behavior issues, and can eliminate the need for ADHD  and ADD medications.  If the value of active learning is clear, why are we still asking students to sit still and learn? 

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Dr. Brad Johnson is an international speaker in the field of education. He is author of  What Schools Don't Teach: 20 Ways to Help Students Excel in School and in Life and his latest book, From School Administrator to School Leader: 15 Keys to Maximizing Your Leadership Potential.

Why Do We Still Ask Students to "Sit and Learn" When We Know...

At the heart of great teaching are meaningful learning experiences.  Find out how to create and discover these opportunities. 

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George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, "The Innovator's Mindset."

Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences

Our guest says that there are as many learning styles as there are individuals. What are the basics we need to know to teach the way each student's brain  wants to learn?
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Dr. John J. Medina, a developmental molecular biologist, has a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organizes information. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller  Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School  -- a provocative book that takes on the way our schools and work environments are designed. His latest book is Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five.

Three Ways to Teach the Way the Brain Wants to Learn

Many children struggle with managing their emotions concentration or behavior. Join us as we talk about how teachers can best work with students who struggle with self-regulation

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Psychologist Dr. Reggie Melrose is the best-selling author of The 60 Seconds Fix and creator of Brain Charge™: The K-12 Curriculum. She has authored several other noteworthy resources including the groundbreaking books, You Can Heal Your Child and Why Students Underachieve. She is a well-known international speaker and consultant specializing in the application of current neuroscience to educational practice and parenting.

Teaching Students Who Struggle with Self-Control

Our guest provides powerful examples of how she uses play as an engaging, effective  teaching tool  in  science, literature. math and history.

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Leanna Prater, M.A. Ed., is a District Technology Resource Teacher for Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, KY where she conducts professional development and provides supports to educators in instructional technology. She is also a doctoral candidate in Instructional Systems Design in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Kentucky, College of Education.

4 Powerful Ways to Teach Your  Students Through Play

Our guests offer suggestions on how homework can be redefined to make it meaningful, relevant, and fun.

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Connie Hamilton Ed.S. is a curriculum director in for Saranac Community Schools and a national presenter focusing on questioning, best practices, and leadership. She co-authored Hacking Homework with Starr Sackstein. Starr Sackstein teaches writing and journalism in New York City. She is a National Board-certified teacher and the New York director for the Journalism Education Association.

Reimagining Homework with Teachers, Students and Parents

Our guest is committed to teaching beyond the textbook.  In this segment, we explore how he engages  and effectively teaches using other resources.  

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  Matt Miller is a Spanish teacher at Turkey Run High School. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. Matt is a Google Certified Teacher, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and Bammy! Awards nominee. He writes at the Ditch That Textbook blog about using technology and creative ideas in teaching. Reach him at matt@DitchThatTextbook.com

Ditch the Textbook and Replace It with...

Good formative assessment helps you be a better teacher tomorrow. Our guest calls poor formative assessment "uninformative assessment" and identifies four traits that make the difference.

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Dr. Douglas Reeves is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. The author of more than 30 books and 80 articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness, Doug has twice been named to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series. He has worked in every state in the U.S. and more than 20 other countries. Blogs at CreativeLeadership.net.

How You Can be a Better Teacher Tomorrow

Join us as our guest makes a compelling case for being a more effective teacher by doing more with less. 

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George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, "The Innovator's Mindset."

Improve Your Teaching by Doing a Few Things Well

Our guest believes that the days of teachers working in isolation behind closed classroom doors should be a thing of the past. Join us as we discuss the benefits of an open culture.

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George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, "The Innovator's Mindset."

Embracing an Open Culture  in Your Classroom

Join us as we discuss the connection between listening and learning and how to improve both. 

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 Tom Daccord is Director of EdTechTeacher and has worked with schools, colleges and educational organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Using Podcasting to Improve the Listening Skills of Your Students

Great teachers are constantly innovating, but where can busy teachers find time to try new things? 

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Leanna Prater, M.A. Ed., is a District Technology Resource Teacher for Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, KY where she conducts professional development and provides supports to educators in instructional technology. She is also a doctoral candidate in Instructional Systems Design in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Kentucky, College of Education.

How Teachers Can Find Time to Innovate

Denying the dangers that lurk online puts kids at risk.  In this segment, we explore the hidden ways students are exposed and how to protect them.

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Shannon Mclintock-Miller is a mom of three wonderful children, a teacher librarian and technology integration specialist. She is an educational consultant for Mackin Educational Resources and Cantata Learning, and Executive Director of Library & Educational Services for Biblionasium. She is also the Skype Education Ambassador. In 2014, Shannon was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker.

Hidden Digital Minefields: Exposed Kids, Naive Adults

Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation can drive student learning and achievement. Tune in as we discuss how to best use each.

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Larry Ferlazzo began teaching in 2003 after working as a community organizer for  nearly twenty years. An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges.

How Skilled Teachers  Cultivate Self-Motivated Students

Tips and tools savvy teachers use to help their substitute teachers succeed.

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Simon Youd is a husband and father of 6, currently a relief teacher, looking for permanent work, living in Port Sorell Tasmania, Australia. He has taught PE, grade 5/6, high school math, and science. Simon is interested in the purposeful integration of technology, personalising learning for teachers and students, and podcasting.

Helping Substitute Teachers Temporariy Fill Your Shoes

Many teachers and parents are unaware of  how students are using cell phones and how to help manage the risks.

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Dr. Mike Ribble, author of the books  Digital Citizenship in Schools  (3rd Ed.) and  Raising a Digital Child, has worked within the education field his entire career. He serves as a Technology Director for a school district in Kansas.  Mike is also the co-chair of the ISTE Digital Citizenship PLN.

The Hidden Challenges of Students with Smartphones

Students are experiencing new iterations of bullying. Many teachers and parents are unaware of the extent of the problem or what to do about it. Learn more.

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Sarah Beeghley is a high school senior looking to educate teachers, parents, and students on the effects of cyberbullying inside and outside the classroom.

Teacher Update: School Bullying Myths and Misconceptions

Teachers improve at different rates and the key driver of the disparity is the school environment. Join us as we discuss the elements of a supportive school culture. 

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Matthew Kraft is an Assistant Professor of Education and Economics at Brown University.  He studies human capital policies in education with a focus on teacher effectiveness and organizational change in K-12 urban public schools.

Supportive Teacher Centered Professional Development

Join us as we discuss the best ways to use technology to bring out the best in your students. 

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George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, "The Innovator's Mindset."

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