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Feb. 16, 2018

Ryan Schaaf and Reinventing Learning for the Always-On Generation - 1…

Ryan Schaaf is an author, speaker, professor, consultant and blogger. Today we are talking about his book (written with Ian Jukes and Nicky Mohan) Reinventing Learning for the Always-On Generation: Strategies and Apps that Work (Solution Tree, 2015.) ...

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Feb. 8, 2018

Tommy Welch: Schools & Leadership - 183

Dr. Tommy Welch is the 2016 Georgia Principal of the Year and in 2017 was a finalist for National Principal of the Year. Tommy has amazing ideas and has been successful changing the culture of his school. You will hear …

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Feb. 1, 2018

Parents, Community, and Schools with John Williams - 182

Today, I am talking parents, community members, and school with John Williams. John and I first met when I became the principal of his daughter's high school. He was focused on helping the school recruit parents. He was an incredible …

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Jan. 25, 2018

Parents and Community Members: Involve Them - 181

Today, I'm talking about 4 thoughts or misconceptions about involving parents or community members in schools and then I shift to my 3 ways that parents and community members can be helpful in our schools. This is a lead in …

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Jan. 17, 2018

Karen Gross & Breakaway Learners - 180

Karen Gross is the author of Breakaway Learners: Strategies for Post-Secondary Success with At-Risk Students. (2017; Teachers College Press -www.tcpress..com) Karen is a higher education consultant based in Washington, DC. She was the president of Sout...

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Jan. 10, 2018

Katie Garner & Secret Stories, part 2 - 179

This is the conclusion of my interview of Katie Garner. If you didn't listen to the first part check it out at episode 178. Katie Garner is the author of Secret Stories. She is an internationally known educational speaker, author, …

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Jan. 3, 2018

Katie Garner and Secret Stories - 178

Katie Garner is the author of Secret Stories - Cracking the Reading Code with the Brain in Mind. She is an internationally known educational speaker, author, and literacy consultant with 25 years of elementary classroom experience. Katie has a passio...

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Dec. 21, 2017

Teach to Work with Patty Alper - 177

On today's episode, I am talking with Patty Alper the author of Teach to Work: How a Mentor, a Mentee, and a Project Can Close the Skills Gap in America. Our discussion focuses on the concepts within her book - …

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Dec. 14, 2017

TURN Report with Ellen Bernstein - 176

In this episode, I am talking with Ellen Bernstein about the national TURN report. TURN stands for Teacher Union Reform Network and its stated purpose is "to promote progressive reforms in education and in teacher unions." TURN was founded 20 …

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Dec. 7, 2017

Darya Yegorina & The CleverBooks AR App - 175

Today, I'm talking with Darya Yegorina. She has developed an app that makes learning fun through books and AR (augmented reality). Not only is it cool to use it's also free. Yep. That's right free. Its all about promoting equality …

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Nov. 29, 2017

Marching Off the Map with Andrew McPeak - 174

Marching Off the Map and the Travel Guide Andrew McPeak Today, I am talking with Andrew McPeak who co-wrote Marching Off the Map with Dr. Tim Elmore. Marching Off the Map takes a peek at the "world's newest generation of …

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Nov. 21, 2017

Closing Thoughts About Primary Sources and Jim Spradley's Interview -…

In this episode I draw to a close the series that began with Episode 165 concerning Primary and Secondary sources of information. I share three reasons why primary sources are important in the classroom, I explain three ways to use …

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Nov. 14, 2017

Jim Spradley & Early Business Ventures - 172

Jim was born in Dooley County, Georgia in 1923. This is the part 4 of 4. This episode focuses on his early business ventures following WWII and into the 1960's. In this segment listen for Jim to talk about working …

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Nov. 8, 2017

Reflections on Jim's Comments about his Military Service in WWII - 171

Last week you heard Jim talk about the importance of education in his life. This week Jim talks about his experience in the Navy and his role in World War II. Remember that Jim is a primary source. He is …

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Oct. 31, 2017

Jim Spradley-Part 3; Military Service & World War II - 170

This is part 3 of my interview of Jim Spradley. Today we are talking about his military experience in World War II. Here are some samples from our discussion: How Jim ended up in the Navy. What he was trained …

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Oct. 25, 2017

Reflections on Jim's Comments, part 2 - 169

This is my reflection on part 2 of my interview with Jim Spradley. If you haven't listened to Part 1, it is episode 166. His focus during this segment of the interview is the importance of school. He wanted to …

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Oct. 18, 2017

Jim Spradley - Child of Sharecroppers - Education, part 2 - 168

This is part 2 of my interview with Jim Spradley. He was born in 1923 in south Georgia. He is in his 90's. Today we are talking about education and a desire to go to school. Jim mentions books that …

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Oct. 14, 2017

Reflections on Jim's Comments - 167

In episode 165 I talked about the upcoming series of shows that would be focused on my interview with Mr. Jim Spradley. In the first segment of the interview (episode 166), Jim shares his thoughts about growing up in rural …

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Oct. 10, 2017

Jim Spradley - Child of Sharecroppers - Rural Georgia - 166

Mr. Jim Spradley was born in 1923. He was the child of sharecroppers in Dooly County, Georgia. This is the first part of my interview with Jim. At the time of this interview he was 91 years old. (By the …

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Oct. 4, 2017

Primary vs Secondary Resources - 165

Do you take time to explain the difference between primary and secondary sources of information to your classes? Do you require the kids to learn to use primary sources not just secondary? Today I will introduce you to the difference …

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Sept. 28, 2017

Homework - 164

Do you give homework? If so, do you know why you give homework? Today's discussion centers around questioning why we give homework. I talk about 3 great reasons for giving homework and 5 problematic reasons. Additionally, I speak to understanding …

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Sept. 19, 2017

Corey Knight & Classroom Tech Made Simple - 163

Corey Knight is a middle school science teacher in Indiana. He also has created a way for you to get started in using technology in the classroom. Even though he has had offers to leave the classroom (since he knows …

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Sept. 12, 2017

Sargy Letuchy & The Visual Edge - 162

Sargy Letuchy is a teacher in suburban Chicago and he has created a book that will hook you up with excellent graphic organizers to help you get the kids to a greater level of understanding. I like to find tools …

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Sept. 5, 2017

John Tibbetts 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year - 161

John Tibbetts is a 21-year veteran of the US Army and he is now the 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year. He served in combat as a tank commander in Desert Storm, was deployed to Turkey in the Iraq War …

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