Classroom Q and A

Our guests say that if we fail to talk about sensitive real-world topics in the classroom, our students may see education as pretend and see us as frauds. Tough language, do you agree or disagree?. Follow: @larryferlazzo @SLazarOTC @DrYemiS @nenagerman @Bamradionetwork Lorena German was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Lawrence, MA. She's a 12-year educator, a writer, teacher coach, an...

Join us as we talk about proven strategies to help students develop self-control in your classroom. Follow: @larryferlazzo @AKoonlaba @DrJDavisBowmanl @Bamradionetwork Dr. Jennifer Davis Bowman is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State College. Dr. Bowman's articles on research-based classroom strategies are featured in Edutopia, Teaching Tolerance, ASCD, and her...

Our panel weighs in on the challenges science teachers face, and smart strategies to address them. Follow: @larryferlazzo @mjanatovich @educatoral @ajollygal @WalkerCamie @Bamradionetwork Science Teacher working at Chimacum Middle School. He is an Early Adolescent Generalist National Board Certified Teacher who has been teaching kids in grades 4 through 8 for the past 25 years. Mike Janatovich is...

Today we explore effective common core-aligned strategies for teaching social studies. Follow: @larryferlazzo @fisher1000 @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath works as a teacher educator, consultant, and is vice president and a co-founder of the California chapter of NAME (CA-NAME). She published the books Social Studies, Literacy, and Social Justice in the Common Core...

Though ESSA has replaced NCLB, concerns remain about the devil in the details. In this segment, we take a closer look. Follow: @larryferlazzo @mpolikoff @BarnettCTQ @Bamradionetwork Barnett Berry is founder, CEO, and partner at the Center for Teaching Quality in Carrboro, NC. He is the lead author of Teacherpreneurs: Innovative Teachers Who Lead But Don’t Leave and TEACHING 2030: What We Must Do F...

What is metacognition? How do we develop it? How do we teach it? Join us as we think about it together. Follow: @larryferlazzo @teresa_diaz @ReadByExample @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Matt Renwick is an elementary school principal in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He is the author of 5 Myths About Classroom Technology: How do we integrate digital tools to truly enhance learning? (ASCD Ari...

Mistakes are part of the process of learning, but how can we create a school culture where kids and teachers feel safe learning from mistakes. Follow: @larryferlazzo @dannywoo15 @Doug_Lemov @MrsSokolowski @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Doug Lemov is the author of Teach Like a Champion, now in its 2.0 version, and Reading Reconsidered. He is a managaing director at Uncommon Schools. Dan...

Setting rules for students can be challenging. In this segment, we talk about how to set classroom rules, get buy-in and enforce them. Follow: @larryferlazzo @alicemercer @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Dr. Lou Denti is a Professor in Teacher Education/Special Education at California State University Monterey Bay. He has published several books and articles in education aimed at improvi...

The school year is just about over and you've turned in your students' grades. Now let's take some time and reflect on how we arrived at those grades and what those grades really mean for each of our students. Follow: @larryferlazzo @myrondueck @kjdoubet @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Mad...

Even among those we call "digital natives" paper books are more popular than digital books. Further, research indicates that comprehension is higher with traditional books over e-books. Are paper texts here to stay? Follow: @larryferlazzo @DTWillingham @KristinZiemke @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Dan Willingham is a cognitive psychologist who studies how what we know about the mind ca...

We're all seeing increasing interest in blended learning. In this segment, we aim to nail down a definition and confirm if this new model is effective. Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Follow: @larryferlazzo @cparham_ms @angelcintronjr @Bamradio...

In this episode we ask our guests, what do you wish you had known or been told at the beginning of your career? Follow: @larryferlazzo @davestuartjr @RoxannaElden @TeacherAdvice @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Jeffrey Benson has worked in almost every school context, as a teacher and administrator, in his 35 years of experience in education. He is currently a consultant and author of th...

In this segment we go in search of better ways to assess student learning. Follow: @larryferlazzo @suzieboss @riordan_meg @betamiller @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Andrew Miller is on the faculty for the Buck Institute for Education and ASCD. He is a regular blogger for Edutopia and ASCD and is the author of the book Freedom to Fail. Suzie Boss, education writer and consultant, is the...

How can you balance the tension between helping English Language learners develop basic communication skills with learning correct grammar. Follow: @larryferlazzo @kdcanonbrown @amgonza @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Anabel Gonzalez has been teaching since 1996. In her current role, she is secondary ESL teacher for Mooresville Graded School District, a dynamic 1:1 laptop district in No...

What are the qualities and skills of a great principal? How are those skills cultivated? Join us as we discuss. Follow: @larryferlazzo @cathypetreebeck @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Ted Appel is Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Prior to that, he trained new high school teachers for the district. Cathy Beck is currently the Assistant Superintendent in Summ...

Our guests agree that grades are likely here to stay, but a number of alternative methods of measuring student learning are becoming very popular. Learn more. Follow: @larryferlazzo @kjdoubet @mrkevinparr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She con...

Every teacher in every grade will eventually encounter difficult students. What are the best approaches to teaching them? Follow: @larryferlazzo @Gianna_Cassetta @mrkevinparr @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Gianna Cassetta is a former school leader and teacher who now works as a consultant specializing in literacy, social and emotional learning, and classroom management practices and co...

Where there is technology there will be tech problems. Education is no exception. Join us as we talk about how to avoid as many as possible and respond well to the unavoidable issues when they arise. Follow: @larryferlazzo @covili @jay460 @LPahomov @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Anne Jenks is the principal of the McKinna Elementary School, an Apple Distinguished Program. She was named...

Strong support from administrators can positively impact everything from quality of instruction to school culture. In this segment, we discuss how teacher leaders can be effective when support from administrators is not present. Follow: @larryferlazzo @redhdteacher@Bamradionetwork Megan Allen is a National Board Certified teacher and the 2010 FL teacher of the year. She directs the online Master o...

Identifying students with special needs can be difficult. The challenge is even more complicated when the student speaks English as a second language. We offer help. Follow: @larryferlazzo @MariaELL68 @anitafiester @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Maria Montalvo is the ELL Director for Metro RESA working with all 12 metro area school systems. Beverly Maxwell is a Program Specialist for M...

What is the best use of data in education? How is data typically misused? What are some useful guidelines to observe when interpreting education data? Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenni_donohoo @myrondueck @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Myron Dueck, best-selling author, is a vice-principal, teacher and author from British Columbia, Canada who has developed a number of assessment and grading...

Coaching, supporting and helping teachers grow are all part of the principal's job. Here's what works and what doesn't. Follow: @larryferlazzo @22southpaw @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Mark Estrada is the principal of Lockhart Junior High School in Lockhart, Texas. Mr. Estrada has experience as a middle school social studies teacher, middle school instructional administrator, and elem...

The universe of potential challenges involved in connecting with immigrant parents goes far beyond language. In this episode, our guests offer practical guidance for navigating some of the sensitive issues. Follow: @larryferlazzo @2Petty4PARCC @ambartosik @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Rusul Alrubail is an educator in residence at Design Cofounders. She is a co-creator of The Writing P...

There are inherent barriers to connecting with parents and maintaining trust. In this episode, we focus on practical strategies that work. Follow: @larryferlazzo @jenorr @SafirShane @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Shane Safir has worked at every level of the school system, from the classroom to th boardroom. He became the founding principal for June Jordan School Equity in San Francisco...

What is the best way to respond when a student or classroom begins to spin out of control. Three experienced educators share their worst mistakes and best advice @larryferlazzo @kbaptiste22 @Gianna_Cassetta @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Gianna Cassetta is a former school leader and teacher who now works as a consultant specializing in literacy, social and emotional learning, and class...