#EdChat Radio

In this segment we follow up on the lively 12/3/13 #Edchat on whether administrators as, lead learners, should keep one foot in the classroom. Follow:@Blairteach, @barrykid1, @averyteach,@blairconsult @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Barry Saide has been teaching for 13 years. He currently directs a Before/After School Care program. Janet L. Avery is a former MS principal and recovering English teacher. Currently a Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant and cohost of Edchat. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

In this segment from the 11/26/13 #Edchat, we explore the concept of mastery and how it fits in an education system preoccupied with common standards. Follow:@Blairteach, @web20classroom @ktenkley @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Kelly Tenkely is an educational change maker. She a teacher, technology integration specialist, consultant and education reform conference organizer. Steven Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

In this segment from the 11/19/13 #Edchat, we explore whether fear or the perception that some new technology is unnecessary, that is a barrier to adoption with many educators. Follow:@Blairconsult, @web20classroom @jenpetras @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Jen Petras is the computer teacher/technology coordinator in a K-8 private school, adjunct instructor at Cleveland State University. Steven Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

In this segment from the 11/12/13 #Edchat, we explore the hidden reasons why half of new teachers prematurely leave the profession and discuss the implications. Follow:@Blairconsult, @@mikevigilant @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mike Vigilant is the technology coordinator at a middle school proudly serving over 1,100 students in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Nancy Blair, is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

In this segment from the 11/05/13 #Edchat, we put a spotlight in student centered teaching and examine what is required to make it work. Follow:@DennisDill, @EurekaTeacher @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dennis Dill is a Social Studies teacher for 12 years at McKeel Academy of Technology in Lakeland, Florida. Kay Stephen is an award winning secondary school science teacher in Ottawa, Canada. She is dedicated to inquiry-based learning because of the excitement and critical thinking skills it inspires in her students. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

BYOD, one to one, or none? In this segment from the 10/29/13 #Edchat, teachers discuss their classroom technology preferences. Follow:@blairteach @cybraryman1 @edguy199 @bamradionetwork Larry Walsh is a high school principal in New England. F Jerry Blumengarten began his journey over 30 years ago as a teacher of grades 6 to 9 and a teacher librarian for the New York City School System. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

In this segment from the 10/15/13 #Edchat, we discuss the growing popularity of Edcamps. Follow:@blairteach @web20classroom @dancallahan @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dan Callahan is an Instructional technology Specialist, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Edcamp Foundation, and a graduate professor. Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

In this segment from the 10/0/13 #Edchat,we discuss how to move faculty meetings from "ho hum" to "ah ha!" Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/

In this segment from the 9/24/13 #Edchat,we discuss why homework is still an issue in tha face of all the data that suggests it's of marginal value at best. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @andycinek @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Andrew Marcinek is the director of technology at Groton Dunstable regional school District. He's also a blogger at Edutopoa @andycinek. Nancy Blair @blairconsult is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

In this segment from the 9/10/13 #Edchat, we look impact of poverty on what goes on in the classroom. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @rafranzdavis @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Rafranz Davis is an instructional technology specialist and math educator in Texas. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

In this segment from the 9/03/13 #Edchat, we look at changes to the school day that have the potential to enhance student achievement. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @robert_schuetz @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Robert "Bob Schuetz is a National Board Certified Teacher with 23 years of service and is currently technology coordinator at Palta HIghschool, suburban Chicago. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair @blairconsult is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

In this segment from the 8/27/13 #Edchat, we explore the challenges of creating the ideal learning space. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @theasidblog @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Patricia Russac and Mercer Hall are the co-founders of the American Society For Innovation Design in Education. They are both teachers at Buckley Country Day School, an independent K-8 school in Roslyn, New York. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, and founder of #Edchat. Nancy Blair @blairconsult is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

In this segment from the 8/20/13 #Edchat we explore the challenges of making collaboration work in practice. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @web20classroom @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

Tune in to highlights and commentary from the 6/25/13 #Edchat on game-based learning. What you need to know to make the gamification of learning work for you. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @betamiller @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Andrew Miller, host of Ed Got Game on BAM Radio Network, is an educational consultant who supports teachers in their professional learning through writing and workshops, including game based learning. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Tune in to highlights and commentary from the 8/13/13 evening #Edchat on new plans for the approaching school year. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @TechyiGina @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Gina Powell is the Instructional Technology Resource Teacher for Essex County Public Schools in Tappahannock, VA. Prior to that she was Library Media Specialist and was the York County Library Media Specialist of the Year in 2006. Nancy Blair, @blairteach, is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work. Tom Whitby, @tomwhitby, is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.