Classroom conversations on learning in the modern world
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Episode 22 Resources:
- Margaret Sisler - @TechyMargaret, blog on ISTE highlights
- Summer Johnson - @scholarcation
- Closing the gap books
- Lindsay Blass book - https://id.iste.org/resources/product?id=4482&format=Book&name=Power+Up+Your+Classroom
Episode 19 Resources:
- Follow Debbie Tannenbaum on Twitter @MrsTannenb
- Visit Debbie's blog
Episode 18 Resources
- Follow John Meehan on Twitter @MeehanEDU
- Visit his website: https://edrenalinerush.com/
- Meehan's book, Edrenaline Rush, hits the bookshelves in June!
Episode 17 Resources:
- Follow Rachel Frasier on Twitter @MsFrasierMHS
Episode 16 Resources:
- Follow Rachel Baxter on Twitter @MrsBaxterMHS and visit her blog: https://pbljourney.school.blog/
- Follow Courtney Klein on Twitter @MsKlein_
- Follow the Deeper Learning Conference @DeeperLearning, #DeeperLearning, #DeeperLearningConference, #DeeperLearning2019
- Visit the Deeper Learning website at http://www.deeper-learning.org/
Episode 15 Resources:
Episode 14 Resources:
- "How to Make Stress Your Friend" Ted Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGyVTAoXEU
- FCPS Wellness Tips: www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness
- One nostril breathing: www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12936/3-reas…breathing.html
Episode 13 Resources:
- Find Jenn Choumil on Twitter @jennchoumil
Episode 12 Resources:
- Follow Kieran Brady on Twitter @kieranmbrady
Episode 11 Resources:
- McLean HS Career Center website: mcleanhs.fcps.edu/student-services…nd-career-center
- Career Center YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5vvjcfdovI_StOX47XF1Jg
Episode 10: The High School News Magazine
I speak with Lindsay Benedict, a high school journalism teacher, about the process for putting together a national award-winning high school news magazine. We discuss the inspiration for story ideas, student choice and voice, and the many skills that are developed during the story-making process. Listen to this podcast and get a sneak peak into the bustling world of live and print news!
Episode 10 Resources:
- You can follow The Highlander News Magazine on Twitter and Instagram @MHSHighlander.
- To learn more about this successful magazine, visit their website:
Episode 9: Utilizing Twitter to Grow Your PLN
I interview Margaret Sisler (@TechyMargaret), an educational specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools, on how to utilize Twitter to grow your personal and professional learning networks. She discusses tips for getting started with Twitter, guidelines for participating in Twitter chats, and how to use Twitter as an instructional tool.
Episode 9 Resources:
- Margaret Sisler's blog
- TweetDeck
- #NOVAedchat
- Popular Twitter ed chats
Episode 8: Students Talk About Podcasting
I speak with Ms. Beskenis, a high school English teacher and department chair, and two of her students on their experience planning, recording, and editing a podcast for a summative assessment in AP Language. They discuss the challenges and rewards they experienced during the creative process. (Length: 21:04)
Episode 8 Resources:
- Year in Review Assignment Sheet
- Clip from Sydney and Emily's podcast
Episode 7 Resources:
Episode 6 Resources
Episode 4 Resources (by Courtney Klein):
- Outline
- Materials and Rubric
- Screenshot of Finished Google Site
Episode 3 Resources (by Cynthia Hawkins):
- Presentation on Flexible Seating
Episode 2 Resources (by Annie Billingsley):
Episode 1 Resources (by Crissie Ricketts):
- Link to Dr. Ricketts' YouTube channel
Episode 23: Setting Up Your 1:1 Classroom
I speak with Summer Johnson and Margaret Sisler, two educational specialists in Fairfax County, VA, about setting up your 1:1 classroom. We discuss establishing the physical and virtual spaces, designing blended lessons, and the challenges and benefits of a 1:1 classroom.
Episode 23 Resources:
- NEW FOR SEASON 2! Each episode comes with a party favor, an infographic review of the episode. Check out the Party Favor for Episode 23!
- Follow Margaret Sisler on Twitter @TechyMargaret and visit her website margaretsisler.com
- Follow Summer Johnson on Twitter @scholarcation