Teach Better Talk

This is an audio version of the blog post, " Integrating Technology in Education: Are You Making These Top 5 Mistakes? " Written by Tiffany Ott ( @TechieTeachOtt ). Read by Rae Hughart ( @RaeHughart ) Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/top-5-mistakes-integrating-technology-in-education In This Post:  Benefits of technology integration If it doesn’t actually improve the learning process...

Jaime Donally chats with us about AR and VR in education, how we need to adjust technology to fit our classrooms, and why we need to let our students be partners in the experiences. Jaime shares why you don't need to be the most tech savvy person to use tech in your classroom, what the first step to implementing AR/VR is, and why it's really not about the tech tool at all. More at www.teachbetter....

Superintendent, Nick Sutton, chats with us about getting back to good instruction, working as a team, and why you shouldn't be afraid of your evaluations. Nick shares why he thinks we're in such a cool time as educators right now, what leads to a building's success, and how administrators really just want to do what's best for kids, too. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/nicksutton Episode Highl...

This is an audio version of the blog post, " Student Teacher Mentoring 101 " Written by Rae Hughart( @RaeHughart ). Read by Rae Hughart Read the post at www.eachbetter.com/blog/student-teacher-mentoring-101/ In This Post:  Student teacher mentoring is an ART Anytime you have a new student teacher, the first priority is learning about your mentee. It is essential to build a trust-filled relati...

Christine Witcher chats with us about the importance of feedback, and how to make sure our students are emotionally ready for it, and prepared to learn from it. Christine shares how fixing a problem in her classroom lead to creating an app to help others solve the same problem, and why we need to ask our students everyday what they need, and then listen to them.  More at www.teachbetter.com/p...

Elementary Principal, Rob Breyer, chats with us about setting the tone, leading by example, and practicing what you preach. Rob shares why he loves classrooms that are never quiet, the reason he has the best kids in all of North Carolina, and what you need to do in order to successfully implement change. Why he loves classrooms that are never quiet. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/robertbreyer...

This is an audio version of the blog post, "How to Fight Mental Illness Through Authenticity" Written by Christine Ravesi-Weinstein ( @RavesiWeinstein ). Read by Rae Hughart ( @raehughart )  Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/fight-mental-illness-through-authenticity/  In This Post:  Authenticity is a growing necessity in education, for both teachers and students.  A job...

Brianna Shaner chats with us about staying true to yourself, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and looking for your "mic drop moments." Brianna talks about trying new things, the importance of focusing on your strengths, and why we all need to embrace the "suck."  More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/briannashaner Episode Highlights 0:32 - Shoutout to Rachelle Dene Poth for Rae's descript...

Author, speaker, and dreamer, Amanda Fox, chats with us about the importance of recalibrating after a failure, building relationships for the foundation of how we help students, and how to make sure technology is for our students, not just us. Amanda talks us through AR and VR in education, how we need to really think through the problems we're trying to solve, and why you should surround yourself...

This is an audio version of the blog post, " Breaking Down Why District Initiatives Break Down " Written by Chad Ostrowski ( @chadostrowski ). Read by Rae Hughart ( @raehughart ) Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/breaking-down-why-district-initiatives-break-down/ In This Post: The sad truth is, most district initiatives fail. There are common mistakes that are typically to blame for distri...

Stefanie Crawford chats with us about gamification, knowing that you're good enough, and being okay with asking for help. Stefanie discusses the importance of building a PLN and actually utilizing it, how your role is bigger than your title, and why she is excited for the rethinking of the traditional school model. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/stefaniecrawford Episode Highlights 1:51 - High...

Teacher, author, consultant, and ISTE Making IT Happen Award winner, Rachelle Dene Poth, chats with us about exploring AR/VR, why she feels like her job is relaxing, and how she sees Artificial Intelligence potentially impacting education. Rachelle shares her love of learning, the reason she gets excited about every new day, and why you do not need to teach whatever it is you think you need to tea...

Dr. Lori McEwen chats with us about focusing on best practices for all students, bringing everything back to deep and joyful learning for kids, and how we're all just works in progress, learning every day. Lori chats about her excitement around mastery learning, how we can approach student-centered learning, and why we need to celebrate all wins. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/lorimcewen Epis...

This is an audio version of the blog post, "Getting The Most Out Of Collaboration Time." Written by Bryan Zwemke ( @BryanZwemke ). Read by Rae Hughart ( @raehughart ) Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-collaboration-time In This Post: Time to collaborate with colleagues is limited. We need to take advantage of it. Working together towards a common goal takes flexibil...

The Principal on a Skateboard, Michael Earnshaw, chats with us about getting back the real you, the importance of modeling what you expect from others, and why he doesn't care about test scores. Michale shares why we need to get out of our comfort  zones, how you can use "speed dating" with your staff, and why if you know in your heart that what you want to do is right for kids, you need to j...

Jeff was featured on the "How to Be Awesome at Your Job" podcast with Pete Mockaitis. For more episodes, visit www.awesomeatyourjob.com .

Our dynamic duo, Maryanne Cullinan and Ellen Kidd, chat about giving students ownership, the power of building community, and why we sometimes need to get out of the way. Ellen and Maryanne share how we can work to give kids the capacity to solve their own problems, why we need to build relationships to help others take risks, and the power of productive struggle. More at www.teachbetter.com/podca...

High school English teacher, Jeremy Rinkel, chats with us about being student focused and allowing student creativity to grow, and why we sometimes need to do whatever it takes to "change their mood." Jeremy shares the power of sharing what you're doing in your classroom, his return to focusing on relationships, and why  reflection is so important. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jeremyri...

5th grade teacher, Haylee Harwick, chats with us about investing the things that will actually help your students, utilizing a failure to fuel success, and why she is obsessed with podcasts in her classroom. Haylee shares what it's like being from a family of teachers, the importance of valuing the relationships you build on social media, and why you should be yourself, be interactive, and make a...

High School English teacher, and author, Kathleen Trace, chats with us about motivating new teachers, changing the narrative around teaching, and pushing through fear. Kathleen talks about the importance of changing the perception of being a teacher, the excitement of seeing changes in education, and why it's great to not know all the answers. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kathleentrace

Vice Principal, Dan Finn, chats with us about earning respect, building relationships, and driving a positive culture in your school, and shares how he views the potential impact we all have when it comes to helping each other impact students Dan talks about the power of reflection, the importance of balance, and how consistency and humility will help you continue to learn, grow, and be bette...

"Empower Our Girls" co-authors, Lynn Colón and Adam Welcome, chat with us about their journey to writing the book, and why it's not just about empowering girls, but empowering everyone. Adam and Lynn talk about the power of mentors and connections, helping others overcome their insecurities, being intentional, why you need to tell your story, and the importance of believing students CAN succeed. M...

Mike Mohammad chats with us live at Summer Spark (#USMspark) in Milwaukee, WI, sharing stories and lessons learned throughout his 19 year career. Mike talks about the power of sharing what you're doing, why communication is so important, and allowing students to express themselves in different ways More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/mikemohammad

8th grade science teacher, Chelsea Nicolino, chats with us live from Akron Public Schools APS3T Conference in Akron, OH. Chelsea discusses teaching the whole student, getting over a lack of confidence, and embracing social media. Chelsea shares the importance of actually building relationships with your students, why you don't have to be an expert at everything, and how we all need to be adjusting...

Assistant Superintendent, author, and 22-year veteran teacher, Jacie Maslyk, chats with us about being addicted to learning, remembering what we're really here for, and when she realized how important it is for kids to develop literacy skills. Jacie shares how she always finds her way back to the students, the power of collaboration, and why it's so important to let kids see that as teachers and l...