#EdChat Radio

Tune in to highlights and commentary from the 7/16/13 evening #Edchat on common core and its impact on creativity and innovation. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @nancyW @bamradionetwork Dr. Nancy White is the 21st Century Learning & Innovation Specialist for Academy School District 20 in Colorado Springs. Nancy Blairis 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 7/30/13 evening #Edchat on Assessments and grading. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @shyj @bamradionetwork Julie Szaj has been an educator for 23 years. She is now with eMINTS National Center as an instructional specialist. 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 7/9/13 evening #Edchat on whether being connected is having an impact in education at the systemic level. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @justintarte @bamradionetwork Dr. Justin Tarte is the Director of Curriculum & Support Services in the Union R-XI School District in Union, MO. Nancy Blairis 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 7/9/13 #Edchat on the trends in education conferences and the challenges in meeting diverse needs. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @JimTiffinJr @bamradionetwork Jim Tiffin Jr. is the Director of Academic Technology for The Harley School in western New York. In addition to attending and presenting at a number of different educational conferences, he's also been privileged enough to be on the planning boards for a variety of them as well. 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 6/18/13 #Edchat on the challenges of getting unconnected educators involved on Twitter. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @sjunkins @bamradionetwork Sean Junkins currently works as a Technology Integration Specialist in Horry County Schools in Myrtle Beach, SC. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Teacher. 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 6/11/13 #Edchat on the challenges of differentiating instruction. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @MrStaubSTEM @bamradionetwork Justin Staub is a Social Studies teacher and building technology leader at the Downingtown STEM Academy, an International Baccalaureate world school with a 1:1 Macbook Program. Twitter @MrStaubSTEM / blog drstaub.wordpress.com. 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.

Our guest this week points out that teaching critical thinking can be dangerous. Tune in to highlights and commentary from the 5/28/13 #Edchat on the challenges of teaching critical thinking. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @edrethink @bamradionetwork John Spencer is currently a sixth grade ELL teacher in a low-income urban school in Phoenix, Arizona. He blogs regularly at Education Rethink, writes a column for Kappan magazine and has written several books, including A Sustainable Start and Pencil Me In. 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.

Highlights and commentary from the 6/4/13 #Edchat on the creative creative uses of the summer break. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @fredende @doccarpenter @bamradionetwork Dr. Joe Mazza (@Joe_Mazza) is lead learner at @KnappElementary in suburban Philadelphia. His recent dissertation study focused on social media’s impact on home-school partnerships. He co-hosts #PTchat (Parent-Teacher Chat). His blog, eFACE Today, is aimed to share global innovative family engagement ideas for schools, educators and parents. 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.

Highlights and commentary from the 5/14/13 #Edchat on the creative new ways to get parents involved in the education process. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @Joe_Mazza @bamradionetwork Dr. Joe Mazza (@Joe_Mazza) is lead learner at @KnappElementary in suburban Philadelphia. His recent dissertation study focused on social media’s impact on home-school partnerships. He co-hosts #PTchat (Parent-Teacher Chat). His blog, eFACE Today, is aimed to share global innovative family engagement ideas for schools, educators and parents. 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.

Highlights and commentary from the 5/21/13 #Edchat on the Genius Hour and the challenge of balancing student-directed learning with the mandates of the common core curriculum. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @angelamaiers @bamradionetwork Angela Maiers, teacher educator, author and consultant, has spent the past 22 years working to help learners of all ages succeed by recognizing their power as readers, writers, and global communicators. She is an active blogger and social media evangelist. Her cause is called You Matter @angelamaiers. 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.

whether the use of social media and technology are gaining acceptance in schools and how to tear down the remaining walls. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @TkraZ @bamradionetwork Tom Krawczewicz has taught literature and computer science courses at DeMatha High School. He has always sought to incorporate technology into the education process and has presented his experiences and insight at a number of conferences. 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.

Highlights and commentary from the 5/7/13 #Edchat on the apparent loss of curiousity and desire to learn by time students get to middle school. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @MRstaubstem @bamradionetwork Justin Staub is a Social Studies teacher and building technology leader at the Downingtown STEM Academy, an International Baccalaureate world school with a 1:1 Macbook Program. Aside from teaching, Justin is finishing his doctoral degree in Educational Leadership / Educational Technology. 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.

Highlights and commentary from the 4/30/13 #Edchat on the role of school culture and what drives it. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @katrinastevens1 @bamradionetwork Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group (@katrinastevens1). 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.

This week we discuss the new possibilities technology is bringing to educators. Highlights and commentary from the 4/16/13 #Edchat Follow:@blairteach,@drjolly @tomwhitby @web20classroom @bamradionetwork Dr. Darin Jolly is Principal in Mabank (TX) Independent School District. 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 initiative.

Most people who participate in Edchats agree on the power of being connected, but do you have to be a hyper-connected educator in order to be a quality educator? Highlights and commentary from the 4/23/13 #Edchat. Follow:@blairteach,@stumpteacher @tomwhitby @web20classroom @bamradionetwork Josh Stumpenhorst, award winning teacher, is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher (@stumpteacher), and Josh is an active blogger (stumpteacher.blogspot.com). 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. Steve Anderson is an educator, #Edchat Co-Creator, ASCD Emerging Leader and one the Top 50 Innovators in Education.