Classroom Q and A

The first day, week, month, or year in the classroom is typically challenging. Years later most, teachers look back and see what they could have done better. In this episode, we offer tips for shortening the new teacher learning curve. @larryferlazzo @sarahdateechur @mjanatovich @Bamradionetwork Mike Janatovich is Principal of Leighton Elementary School Aurora, Oh, and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Sar...

We invited two experienced flipped learning practitioners to share their thoughts on this instructional model. @larryferlazzo @kjdoubet @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. With over ten years of experience teaching, she now prepares future teachers for careers in the c...

One-to-one programs where all students have a computer or laptop are increasing. What is required to have a successful 1:1 program in your classroom. @larryferlazzo @Ajay460 @hstaker @Bamradionetwork Heather Staker is the president of Ready to Blend, a training firm for student-centered learning. She is the co-author of the Amazon bestseller Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools....

Join us as experienced teachers offer tips to those considering joining the profession Follow: @larryferlazzo @GuidingTeachers @gkersaint @Bamradionetwork Jeri Asaro loves her job as an eighth-grade English teacher. As a former educational writer for www.inspiringteachers.com, she specialized in offering guidelines to novice teachers. Gladis Kersaint, PhD, is the Dean and Professor of Mathematics...

Tune in for some great ways to end the school year and practices to avoid. Follow: @larryferlazzo @pernilleripp @educatoral @JeremyAdams6 @Bamradionetwork Pernille Ripp, helps students discover their superpower as a 7th-grade teacher in Oregon, Wisconsin. She opens up her educational practices and beliefs to the world on her blog www.pernillesripp.com, through her books on student engagement. Al G...

Giving students a voice and choice are appealing ideas, but what are the practical steps to getting students to take charge of their learning? Follow: @larryferlazzo @gallit_z @YJacksonNUA @mrsmieliwocki @Bamradionetwork Yvette Jackson and Veronica McDermott are the authors of the ASCD books Aim High, Achieve More: How to Transform Urban Schools Through Fearless Leadership and Unlocking Student Po...

What is the best piece of teaching advice you've ever received? Join us as we pose this question to our distinguished guests. Follow: @larryferlazzo @calsunshine14 @ritaplatt @fredende @runnin26 @Bamradionetwork Arpine Ovsepyan, an international award-winning educator, who believes all educators are superheroes since they make a difference in the lives of future generations everyday. Rachael Georg...

We all know that teaching has its very difficult moments. Our guests share the strategies they use to deal with those tough teaching times. Follow: @larryferlazzo @RoxannaElden @cindirigsbee @RewardingEdu @Bamradionetwork Cindi Rigsbee is an English teacher currently "on loan" to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A National Board Certified Teacher, she was the North Carolina Tea...

Technology can be a tremendous asset in the classroom or an immeasurable liability. Join us for tips on using technology effectively. Follow: @larryferlazzo @teachingfactor @JulieDRamsay @Bamradionetwork Michele Haiken, Ed. D. is an ELA teacher at Rye Middle School in Rye, New York and Adjunct Professor at Manhattanville College. She is the editor of Gamify Literacy: Boost Comprehension, Collabora...

We hear much about the challenges of urban schools, but much less about rural schools. Join our discussion about how rural districts help their staff and students succeed. Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenhesseltine @sylviaibarra5 @koonlaba @Bamradionetwork Sylvia Ibarra is the Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services at McAllen ISD in McAllen, TX. ASCD Emerging Leader Amanda Koonlaba, M.Ed.,...

Common Core standards require students to develop academic and argumentative writing skills. In this segment, we discuss how to teach these skills to English language learners. Follow: @larryferlazzo @VGiouroukakis @TanELLclassroom @connollm1 @Bamradionetwork Dr. Vicky Giouroukakis is Professor of Education at Molloy College where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in TESOL, literacy,...

The notion of extending the school day or school year is frequently bandied about in education circles. In this episode, unpack the issue and look at the pros and cons. Follow: @larryferlazzo @christybrandt06 @JasonLeeBobcats @MatthewAKraft @christybrandt06 @barrykid1 @Bamradionetwork For the past 18 years, Christine Brandt has worked for the Tacoma School District. She is currently the principal...

Learn how community schools provide the support services many students need to succeed academically. Follow:@larryferlazzo @Bamradionetwork Dr. JoAnne Ferrara is the associate dean for undergraduate education & professor at Manhattanville College (Westchester, NY). She is the author of several books including co-author of Whole Child, Whole School: Applying Theory to Practice in a Community School...

Most experienced educators have seen many teaching ideas come and go. Why do some education ideas soar and stick while others fall flat? Follow:@larryferlazzo @MrsSokolowski @RothsteinDan @cathypetreebeck @Bamradionetwork Cathy Beck is currently the Assistant Superintendent in Summit County, CO (Breckenridge). She is the author of Easy and Effective Professional Development. Kathleen Neagle Sokolo...

Encouraging students to be creative is easier said than done. We've asked our guests to give us some practical strategies. Follow:@larryferlazzo @nenagerman @OnlineCrsLady @spencerideas @Bamradionetwork Lorena German was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Lawrence, MA. She's a 12-year educator, a writer, and teacher coach. After teaching middle school for eleven years, John Spencer is no...

It's crystal ball time. I've invited my guests to share their best guesstimates of what school and teaching may look like in the year 2037. Follow:@larryferlazzo @ReadByExample @dlaufenberg @Bamradionetwork Matt Renwick is an elementary school principal in Mineral Point, Wisconsin and author of multiple books, including 5 Myths About Classroom Technology: How do we integrate digital tools to truly...

Join us as we explore the best uses and most egregious misuses of taxonomies in the classroom. Follow:@larryferlazzo @fisher1000 @bamameghan @Bamradionetwork Meghan Everette is a K6 Math Teacher on Special Assignment in Salt Lake City. She is a Hope Street Group National Teacher Fellow, Scholastic TopTeaching blogger, and ASCD Influence Leader. Dr. Rebecca Stobaugh is the author of three books on...

Join us as we explore the fundamentals of performance assessments. What are they? Are they more effective? Follow:@larryferlazzo @mikekaechele @allison_zmuda @benakallick @Bamradionetwork Allison Zmuda is going on 17 years as an education consultant specializing in curriculum, assessment and instruction; she co-authored with Bena Kallick Students at the Center: Personalized Learning with Habits of...

Math can be difficult to teach and learn. Our guests offer strategies to make teaching math easier. Follow: @larryferlazzo @TheBromenator @Bamradionetwork Makeda Brome is currently completing my 7th year as a math teacher at Lincoln Park Academy in Ft. Pierce, Florida. She is also a teacher leader in my school district and a Florida Teacher Leader Fellow for the state. Pia Hansen is the Director o...

What is the role of an ELL student's home language in the classroom? Join us as we discuss. Follow: @larryferlazzo @traceyhabla @wendi322 @melsa777 @Bamradionetwork Melissa Eddington is in her 17th year of teaching, 15 have been as an ELL teacher. She teaches in a suburban district outside of Columbus, Ohio. Wendi Pillars, NBCT, has been teaching students with English as a second/foreign language...

We're talking about the challenges and best practices for teaching students to set and achieve goals. Follow: @larryferlazzo @SaneeBell @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, Washington. He is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. S...

We teachers have lots of uplifting moments as well as very difficult ones. Join us as we talk about what we've learned from our toughest experiences. Follow: @larryferlazzo @nenagerman @mrtomrad @Bamradionetwork Lorena German was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Lawrence, MA. She's a 12-year educator, a writer, and teacher coach. Tom Rademacher is an English teacher living in Minneapol...

Student trauma comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Join us as we talk about how experienced teachers respond to students who are dealing with trauma. Follow: @larryferlazzo @cindirigsbee @mazehr @DrJDavisBowman @Bamradionetwork Dr. Jennifer Davis Bowman is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State College. Cindi Rigsbee is an English teacher currently "on loan"...

Join us as we talk about what makes field trips effective and how to make them better. Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenorr @Ajay460 @HerbBroda @Bamradionetwork Herb Broda is an emeritus professor of education at Ashland University in Ohio. His books, Schoolyard-Enhanced Learning and Moving the Classroom Outdoors , reflect Herb’s passion for helping teachers see ways to use the schoolyard as a teaching...

Larry Ferlazzo believes that the education technology space is a jungle that requires insight to navigate safely. Tune in as his guests share their best tips. Follow: @larryferlazzo @covili @SamPatue @ambartosik @Bamradionetwork Anna Bartosik is an ESL professor from Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. She is a teacher/facilitator with an extensive background in ESL/ELT education. Jared Covili is...