Once a week Highlights and amplifications from the Twitter discussion of the week on #EdChat. Hosted By Tom Whitby and Nancy Blair and members of the EdChat team of moderators including MaryBeth Hertz, Kyle Pace, Jerry Blumengarten, Jerry Swiatek, Steven Anderson, Shelly Terrell, and Bernadeth Wall in the UK.
Where #EdChatME and #NextSteps come to life. Join the #EdChatME Design Team (and guests) as we recap the week's chat, discuss our #NextSteps, and #walkthetalk.
This week we talk about the different ways we manage unscheduled time off from school. Join us for a discussion on snow days, digital days, and mental health days. Is there a better way? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a c…
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This week we take a deep dive into chronic absenteeism in the current climate. We explore what’s working to mitigate the problem and what’s simply isn’t. Follow on Twitter: @daniellemancin @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Danielle Mancinelli is currently…
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Remote learning is creating wide disparities in the progress of students at all grade levels. Will the pandemic-driven disruption to education be the catalyst to move us away from the practice of grouping students by age? Follow on Twitter: @bradyvenables @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetw…
This week we asked teachers to share what they wished school leaders understood about leading teachers. Both teachers and school leaders shared their thoughts. Follow on Twitter: @daniellemancine @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Danielle Manc…
The gap between women and men in school leadership is stark in parts of the country. What’s behind the gap and how does the gender imbalance impact our schools? Follow on Twitter: @dubioseducator @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com\ Faige Meller…
Bias in recording and teaching history is typical and routine in virtually every country. Today, the accepted history of America is facing new challenges. In this episode, we discuss the meaning and intent of the newly proposed patriotic education and explore how to teach the history of America when the vision of America is so divided. Follow on Tw…
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Most would agree that teaching in 2020 has been very different from the vision we held for the 21s century. In the episode, we take a step back to assess what we are thinking and feeling about the "new normal" and how we are responding to it. Follow on Twitter:@MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradi…
COVID-19 has exposed some of the hidden gaps in our education system. Now that virtually every teacher, school administrator, student, and parent can see many of these issues on full display, how well are we managing them? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradion…
This week we take a quick look at what works and what doesn't when teaching students remotely. Join us for a quick set of practical dos and don'ts that you can apply tomorrow. Follow on Twitter: @KinderKGreen @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/…
Tom Whitby and Shawn Thomas with Harvey Alvy We are seeing a surge in teachers considering quitting the profession. In this episode, we talk about what this means for those who are considering a temporary leave and to those who have decided to stay. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd …
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Tom Whitby with Starr Sackstein and Harvey Alvy There's a lot more professional development coming our way as we upskill to support remote teaching. But what kind of PD do most of us really need and want as we prepare for the road ahead? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionet…
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Reopening Schools: How Is That Working For You?
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The planning to reopen schools is all over the place. It’s been challenging to understand the plans and the process. As we approach the first wave of first days, we check in with our colleagues who are at different stages of the process. Follow on Twitter: @JeremyDBond @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Ar…
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What Practical Steps Can We Take to Deal With Racism in Our Schools?
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Join us as we move from protests to practical steps we can all take to deal with racism in our schools. Follow on Twitter: @DennisDill @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Dennis Dill is a Technology and Social Studies teacher at Jewett School of…
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Back to School in Unprecedented Times: Have We Really Thought This Through?
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We’re on the verge of heading back to school and many teachers are questioning the plans (or lack of plans) unfolding before us. Join us for a candid discussion on the tough choices teachers face and some thoughts on how to guide those decisions. Follow on Twitter: @teachermike72 @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jo…
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Ready or Not, Racism Is on the Back-to-School Agenda: What Can We Do to Prepare?
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The focus of race and racism is quickly shifting from what are we going to say about it to what are we going to do about racism as we head back to school. Join us as we start looking at what action items are showing up on educators’ to-do lists. Follow on Twitter: @dubioseducator @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jo…
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How Has Crisis Remote Education Changed Your Philosophy of Teaching and Learning?
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Join us as we begin to reflect on how the forced transition to online learning may have impacted the philosophy of teaching and learning of many educators. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and universi…
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What Practices Will You Leave Behind As We Return From Remote Teaching?
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School and emergency remote learning are over for most of us. As we pause to recharge and reflect, what practices will we rethink and what practices will we leave behind in a post-COVID-19 world? Follow on Twitter: @bradyvenables @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http:…
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Shifting Back to Onsite Learning: What Do We Need to Consider?
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As the rapid transition to online learning comes to a close, many of us are beginning to think about returning to onsite learning. What do we need to start thinking about and doing before the next term? Follow on Twitter: @_Josanna @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork Jos…
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Why Saying “The Wrong Thing” About Racism and Injustice Is Better Than Saying Nothing
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The killing of George Floyd has triggered an extraordinary moment in time when saying “the wrong thing” about racism, violence, and justice is better than saying nothing. So with this episode, we begin a long-overdue discussion about race. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @jonHarper70bd @bamradion…
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What Can We (Should We) Learn from This “Experiment” in Remote Learning
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Many teachers and administrators now concede that the education community’s response to Covid-19 is not a valid example of distance learning. If crisis management is a more accurate description, what if anything can we learn from this atypical encounter with remote teaching and learning? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @Har…
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How Can We Combine Virtual and Traditional Classrooms Into a New School Model?
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One of the collateral consequences of the forced transition to teaching remotely is a new awareness of the possibilities for online learning when we return to the traditional classroom. How can we combine virtual classes with the traditional classrooms in k12 education? What are the ideal scenarios for hybrid blended learning? What are the benefits…
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A New Normal? When We Return To School, What Can We Expect?
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COVID-19 has disrupted education worldwide, but what will "school" look like on the other side? Will disruption evolve into substantive transformation or just a temporary departure from the status quo? Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork @DennisDill Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbw…
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Teaching From Home: How Are You Keeping Your Spirits Up?
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For the first time, some of us are Isolated while teaching and others are teaching while surrounded by family. Both scenarios are disruptive and for some de-energizing. In this episode, we ask our peers to share the strategies they are using and the activities they are doing to keep their spirits high. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sg…
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It's Starting to Sink In: Meeting The Needs of All Students Is Different Now
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COVID-19 is causing all of us to adapt our thinking about what it means to meet the need of all students. The process required is exceptionally challenging, as we're responding in real-time to changing needs that we don't fully understand. Join us as we continue to try to make sense of how things are different now and how we can best adapt. Follow …
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Lemons to Lemonade: 7 Positive Opportunities Educators Are Seeing in COVID-19
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COVID-19 is an unimaginable global disaster. Yet in the midst of this crisis, educators are seeing and seizing several opportunities to turn the lemon we've all been given into lemonade. Join us for a walk through the educational silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftP…
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Rapid Transition to Online Learning: 7 Big Questions, 3 Epic Hurdles, 1 Silver Lining
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This week we unpack the rush to use remote learning in response to Covid-19. What questions do we need to consider? What unknowns lie ahead? What challenges will we face? When all is said and done, what impact with this historic event have on the future of education. Follow on Twitter: @ItsAMrY @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @…
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Changing Our Teaching Priorities: More "How," Less "What"
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In the episode, we take a closer look at the relationship between grades, formative assessment, feedback, and the goal of authentic learning. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university p…
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Does Grading Corrupt the Intent of Formative Assessment?
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In the episode, we take a closer look at the relationship between grades, formative assessment, feedback, and the goal of authentic learning. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university p…
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Are We Doing Enough to Prepare Student Teachers?
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The week we take a closer look at the student-teacher model and examine how well it's preparing new teachers for today's classrooms. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, pr…
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What's Ahead For Educators in the New Decade?
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Will we continue to work within the education system or blow it up? These were among the ideas we explored in this episode of Edchat Radio. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished …
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Of Course Class Size Matters, But...
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Yes, we all agree, class size matters. The question is what can we do about the varying class sizes we all encounter. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the a…
Beyond professional development, faculty meetings are among the areas of school life that teachers would love to see improved. This week we asked for suggestions. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @dbuckedu @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork David Buck is a Professor of English at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD, teachi…
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Given the Opportunity, How Would You Redesign Classrooms and Schools?
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If you were given the ability to redefine and redesign classrooms, schools, and learning what would you do? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @RitaWirtz @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Rita Wirtz has served as a Title I ESEA Program Evaluator in the California Penal System, Curriculum Consultant for Sacramento County Office of Education, Sc…
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Are Teachers Prepared to Teach Social Emotional Learning?
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To what extent should teachers be responsible for students’ social and emotional learning? Moreover, are teachers prepared to assume this responsibility? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National …
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Will We Ever Solve the Teacher PD Problem?
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This week we grapple again with teacher professional development that ignores what teachers need and want. Is teacher PD an insoluble dilemma? If not, what will it take finally fix teacher professional development? Follow on Twitter: @mpchristner @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Twitter/LinkedIN: mpchristiner Mario Christner is a global ci…
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What We’ve Learned (or Haven’t) About the Ideal Class Size
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There’s competing data and diverse perspectives about the extent to which class size matters. In this episode, we look at what we’ve learned about the ideal class size. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to…
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We're 20 Years Into 21st-Century Learning: How Are We Doing?
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We've been working on 21st-century skills and learning for 20 years. In this episode, we assess how our teaching strategies are performing and what we still need to do. Follow on Twitter: @monicagmehta @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Monica Gupta Mehta is an educator of 20 years, an educational psychologist, a …
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Is Teacher Seat Time an Outdated PD Concept
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Tom Whitby and Shawn Thomas with Casey Medlock Paul Despite the rise of online learning, many teachers are still forced to comply with seat-time requirements. Is it time to retire the seat time concept. Follow on Twitter: @cmedlockpaul @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Casey Medlock Paul is an Adult and Online Learning Specialist for a non-…
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Is It Time to Update Our Thinking About Social Media In School?
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Social Media can be a dangerous minefield for educators to navigate. In this discussion, we expose some of the digital traps and how to avoid them. Follow on Twitter: @MsSackstein @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Starr Sackstein (NBCT) is a certified Master Journalism Educator through the Journalism Education Association (JEA). She serves …
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Strong Allies: Getting Beyond Parents Judging Teachers, Teachers Judging Parents
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How can we get over the hurdles to engaging parents as partners if the process of educating our students? In this episode, we explore some ideas and strategies. @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jeremydbond Jeremy Bond of West Hartford, CT, is a parent of 8th-grade and 3rd-grade girls, a Board member of ParentCamp Inc., graduate of a Paren…
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Necessary Endings: Saying Farewell to Our Dear Colleague Nancy Blair
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It's been seven years since Nancy Blair joined Tom Whitby on EdChat radio. We've loved her spunk, wisdom and balanced contributions to the weekly chat. She challenged us and provided support. We'll miss Nancy and members of the moderator team bid her a heartfelt farewell. @HarveyAlvy1 @ShiftParadigm @blairteach @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionet…
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What's Behind the Gender Imbalance in Education Leadership?
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The gender balance in education leadership is stark and evolving. Join us as we look at the shifting demographics of teaching and what it means for the career prospects of men and women in education. Follow on Twitter: @blairteach @tomwhitby @pammoran @bamradionetwork Dr. Pam Moran is Superintendent of Albemarle County Public Schools in Virginia. S…
In this episode, we look at how can we promote deeper learning after the summative test. Follow: @blairteach @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5. Nancy Blair is a middle sc…
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How Does Our Political Climate Impact Our Classrooms and Schools?
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This week we look at how our political climate impacts education and more directly the discussions taking place in our classrooms. Follow: @Jim_Hirz @blairteach @tomwhitby @HarveyAlvy1 @bamradionetwork Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author…
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How Can We Reconcile the Different Interpretations of "Successful Learning?"
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This week we try to reconcile the different views of successful learning and assessment in search of common ground. Follow: @Jim_Hirz @blairteach @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Jim Hirz serves as assistant principal at Lewis & Clark Middle School in Bellevue, NE. He has been a professional educator for 18 years, and has worked in numerou…
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Why Is It So Hard to Change Our Education System? Three Guesses
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We've been trying to reform education for over 100 years. Why is it so hard to make changes that are so clearly necessary. Join us as we try to unpack what's standing in the way of progress. If we could make a single change what you propose? Follow: @MsSackstein @blairteach @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year …
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Does Conventional Grading Support Authentic Learning?
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Join us as we take another look at the connection between grading and learning. Follow: @MsSackstein @blairteach @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5. Starr Sackstein (NB…
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Content Versus Skill: Is Content Knowledge Still King?
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In this episode we look at whether the Internet has made deep content knowledge less important that mastering the skills of processing information. Follow: @MsSackstein @blairteach @sgthomas1973 @@bamradionetwork Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second and Third Grade, and E…
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The Nation is Demanding a Discussion About Race, Are We Ready to Talk?
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The national need to talk about race is rising, but even here on EdChat, we see a reluctance to talking about race among educators. Why is this and what can we do about it? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Shawn Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second …
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A No-Zero Policy: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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Grading is one of our most popular topics. In this episode, we look at the notion of a no-zero grading policy. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @jbeardensclass @jenbearden @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Tom Krawczewicz teaches both Computer Science and English at DeMatha Catholic High School where I have been since 1991.…