Teach Better Talk

In this bonus episode, we pulled the audio from Katelynn's and Dave's 12 Hour Live session on the philosophy and practice of grading and assessing. This was an extremely popular session during our 12 Hour Live and we really hope you enjoy hearing their discussion regarding grading and assessment again. If you liked this conversation, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com to check us out and als...

Leah Moore chats with us about teaching high school English and Theatre, while also fighting to change the narrative around stories of disabilities More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/leahmoore Leah's Recommendations EdTech Tool:  Flip Grid Jam Board Books: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Courageous Conversations about Race by Glenn Singleton A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet Who to Follow on...

In this bonus episode, Jeff, Katelynn and Dave dive deep to discuss  grading and assessment in today's classrooms. Throughout the conversation, all three discuss the meaning and purpose behind grading and assessments and also the challenges and opportunities teachers and schools have regarding the current grading and assessment policies and practices.  If you liked this conversation, hea...

Kari Pitstick chats with us about her passion for education and helping others, whether that be in her middle school classroom or working with the Teach Better Team! More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/karipitstick Kari's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Flip Grid Books: Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Who to Follow on Social Media: Brian Faulkner (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website...

In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Tw...

Michelle Kasun chats with us about teaching using a standards based grading approach and focusing on providing truly student centered instruction More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/michellekasun Michelle's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Adobe Acrobat Pro Books: Hacking Questions by Connie Hamilton Making Assessment Work by David Schmittou Who to Follow on Social Media: Amy Fast (Twitter) Taylor Arm...

Joan McArthur-Blair and Jeanie Cockell chat with us about building resiliency and how to build and create positive futures. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/j oanmcarthur-blairjeaniecockell Joan's and Jeanie's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Zoom Books: Creating Leaderful Organizations by Joe Raelin Finding Our Way by Margaret Wheatley On the Brink of Everything by Parker Palmer Who to Follow on S...

In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Tw...

Hunter Flesch chats with us about being and young & hungry educator who's focused on being a positive servant leader that's all in on taking risks and learning from failure.  More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/hunterflesch Hunter's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Forms/Sheets Books: Shift the Monkey by Todd Whitaker Who to Follow on Social Media:  Erin Myres (Instagram) Jonathan...

Dan Edwards chats with us about his mission to build a school community of meaningful relationships that extends both inside and out of his school. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/danedwards Dan's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Twitter Books: Legacy by James Kerr Who to Follow on Social Media: Annmarie Williams (Odyssey Trust) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? We L...

Tyson Gardin chats with us about serving as an instructional leader for his school district and his mission of improving equity, inclusion and student achievement. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/tysongardin Tyson's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Microsoft Teams Books: The Assistant Principal 50 by Baruti K. Kafele Who to Follow on Social Media:  Dr. Basil Martin (Twitter) Brad Hughes ( Twi...

In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Tw...

Erik Youngman chats with us about the lessons we can all learn from failure & how we should approach and view homework. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/erikyoungman Erik's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Slides Books: “Visible Learning for Teachers” by John Hattie Who to Follow on Social Media: Steve Keating / LeadToday (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Ed...

Hedreich Nichols chats with us about the current state of education and all of the amazing roles she serves as a 7th grade teacher, district tech/design team lead, author, podcaster & much more! More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/hedreichnichols Hedreich's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Suites Books: Nothing at the moment, needed a break after writing and re-reading three books in the la...

Matt Artz chats with us about all of the great work he is doing throughout education, which includes working as an anthropologist, educator, speaker and entrepreneur. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/mattartz Matt's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Miro Books: Why the World Needs Anthropologists by Dan Podjed (Editor), Meta Gorup (Editor), Pavel Borecký (Editor), Carla Guerrón Montero (Editor) Who...

Bethany Petty chats with us about the many different ways she is working to achieve her mission of positively impacting the world of education, whether that's through teaching high school social studies, serving as an educational technology professor, actively blogging, becoming a published author, an active educational speaker and professional development leader!  More at www.teachbetter.com...

In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Tw...

Alexis Hunter chats with us about her undergraduate experience at Mizzou and all of the amazing work & research she is conducting regarding equity and justice in K-16 learning environments. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/alexishunter Alexis' Recommendations EdTech Tool:   Padlet Books: Talking Back Talking Black by John McWhorter We Still Here: Pandemic, Policing, Protest, & Poss...

Erik Francis chats with us about his experience and passion as an education professional specialist that is determined to get students and teachers to think deeply and express their learning in meaningful ways. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/erikfrancis Erik's Recommendations EdTech Tool:  PowerPoint Books: Start With Why by Simon Sinek Who to Follow on Social Media: Dennis Griffin Jr (T...

Al Thomas chats with us about his passion to develop and curate unique and innovative solutions that improve learning for all More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/althomas Al's Recommendations EdTech Tool:  Lightroom Mobile   Books: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky Fit Men Cook by Kevin Curry Who to Follow on Social Me...

Craig Randall chats with us about his experiences as a counselor, coach, teacher and principal, which eventually led him to develop and write his book, Trust-Based Observations. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/craigrandall Craig's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Docs and Kindle Books:  Permanent Record by Edward Snowden The Courage to Teach by Parker J. Palmer Who to Follow on Social...

Evan Erdberg chats with us about the awesome work he is doing as a digital education entrepreneur with a mission of putting the needs of all students at the forefront of education. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/evanerdberg Evan's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Zoom Books: Never Split The Difference by Christopher Voss Who to Follow on Social Media: Elon Musk (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Cha...

Eli Casaus chats with us about being the lead learner and principal at Marie Hughes Elementary, where he is focused on being a true and authentic leader for his school. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/elicasaus Eli's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Twitter Books: Becoming the Educator They Need by Robert Jackson Who to Follow on Social Media: Brandi Miller (Twitter) Russell Schwartz (Twitter) Dav...

Jessica Sanders chats with us about her passion for education and her focus on creating meaningful relationships with her students that help them develop a love for learning. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jessicasanders Jessica's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Airserver Books: Kids deserve It by Todd Neslonely and Adam Welcome Who to Follow on Social Media: Pam Harris (Twitter)  Jessica S...

Amanda Post chats with us about her experiences teaching kindergarten and all of the incredibly valuable experiences she's had and learned from throughout her career. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/amandapost Amanda's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Tools Books: Eat Smarter by Shawn Stevenson Who to Follow on Social Media: Tre Gammage (Twitter) Neil Gupta (Twitter) Lindsay Titus (Twitter)...