#EdChat Radio

At times we find that adversarial relationships in education undermine our ability to do what is in the best interest of students. In this week's edchat we talked about how to create better relationships between all stakeholders. Follow: @tomwhitby @Sciology @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Brett Murrey graduated from Texas A&M-Commerce with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and graduated from Lamar University with a Master's Degree in Educational Technology Leadership from Lamar University. He currently is teaching in Celeste ISD at the Celeste Jr. High campus, instructing 6th-8th graders on technology. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

The power and benefit of reflection in the process of learning is generally accepted, but getting students and teachers to reflect is challenging. Our guests explore ways to make reflection happen. Follow: @tomwhitby @shiftparadigm @ktenkely @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ #edchat #edtech #Teachers Kelly Tenkely is an educational change maker. Kelly has been a teacher, technology integration specialist, educational consultant, prolific blogger, education reform conference organizer, and speaker. Most recently Kelly imagined a new model of education, one that is honoring to students as unique individuals. Kelly started a preschool through 8th grade school, Anastasis Academy, based on this model. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies, and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech and co-author, along with Alan Bain, of the "Learning Edge – What Technology can do to educate all children".

In this segment we discuss the built-in restraints in our system of education that prevent educators from being innovative in how they teach. Follow: @tomwhitby @tbbrwn @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ #edchat #edtech #Teachers Tony Brown is a PHD student in educational technology studying teacher professional development at oklahoma state university! multi-time edcamper and lover of all things mac, music, and edtech. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

In this segment we discuss the highlights and takeaways from our #edchat discussion on how to stay energized during the entire school year. Follow: @geospiegs @wmchamberlain @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Peter Spiegel is a 6th grade geography teacher and a 12 year veteran of the Newton Public School system in Newton, Massachusetts who recently moved to Maine and is currently working as a curriculum consultant and educational blog writer. William Chamberlain is a husband, father, and an educator. He teaches in the school he grew up in and wouldn't have it any other way. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant.

In this segment we review highlights and offer commentary on the lively 12/16/13 #Edchat discussing myths in education that may be hindering advancements in teaching and in learning. . Follow: @tomwhitby @dayankee @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Don Eckert is a middle school English and social studies teacher in Webster Groves, MO. He has been using technology in class since he had access to his first set of Apple IIe computers in 1989 and has evolved his classroom as technology has evolved. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, and founder of #Edchat.

In this segment we review highlights and offer commentary on the lively #Edchat discussion on teacher observations. Follow: @tomwhitby @GATechTeach @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Kate Matthews is a 24-year veteran teacher, she has 17 years of educational technology experience in the classroom, and now serves as Lead for the Instructional Technology Department of the Fayette County School System. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, and founder of #Edchat.

Technology in education is still viewed as a separate topic. What will be required to bridge the chasm between technology as an add-on versus a closely integrated part of routine teaching practices? Follow: @andycinek @tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Andrew Marcinek is the director of technology at Groton Dunstable Regional School District. He's also a blogger at Edutopia. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief and founder of #Edchat.

There is considerable diversity about what the goal of education is today. Can the various perspectives be reconciled? What is your specific goal as an educator? Follow: @MrsDayNCVPS @tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Jeni Day has been teaching science for 17 years, and have 4 years of online teaching experience with NCVPS (North Carolina Virtual Public School) as a teacher and, for the past 1.5 years, as an Instructional Leader / Coach. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, and founder of #Edchat. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant.

Bring your own device is not new to connected educators but much of the broader community is still in the dark. What are the remaining barriers? How do we resolve them? Follow:@iplante@s_bearden @spaul6414 @RossCoops31 @Katrinastevens1 @thomascmurray @ajpodchaski @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #PTchat Ross Cooper is an Elementary Assistant Principal in the Williamsport Area School District, and he taught for six years in the East Penn School District as a fourth grade teacher. Sandra Paul is the Chief Technology Officer of the Sayreville Public Schools in New Jersey. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

Being managed by an ineffective school leader can pose quite a dilemma. We explore solutions. Follow: @Karen_Mizell @tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Karen Mizell is a middle school science and reading teacher for 20 years. Finished an administrative add-on certification in April and also completed an administrative internship. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

In this segment we explore what prevents creativity and Innovation in the classroom as well as solutions. Follow: @scottcapro @cybraryman @blairteach @bamradionetwork Scott Capro has been a classroom teacher for 14 years. He has taught every grade 2nd through 7th and is currently teaching at Bayshore Middle School in Middletown, NJ. Founder of The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – a sparkchat. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years, written educational materials. Also known as cybraryman. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/

Increasing numbers of educators are embracing blogs. What are the benefits? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @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 is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

If formative assessment is about calibrating both teaching and learning, should formative assessment be graded? Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies, and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

In recognition of Connected Educator Month, the weekly #edchat was dedicated to the musings of long-time connected educators on the state of connected education. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @/ShiftParadigm @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies, and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Many now accept that collaboration among students in the classroom is superior to direct instruction. In this segment we explore the pros and cons? Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @DennisDill @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dennis Dill is art focused on all disciplines. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.