#EdChat Radio

There is a new trend that is driving both rethinking and redesign of classrooms. What is the ideal classroom design? Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @robpennington9 @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Rob Pennington has been teaching social studies for 12 years. He taught for two years in New York City and now a 7th and 8th grade Social Studies teacher in Norwalk, CT at Roton Middle School. 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.

Is common core taking a hit when the problem is really assessment. Can the two be separated. We it discuss this week on Edchat Radio. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ 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.

Highlights from an eye-opening discussion on race and ethnicity in teaching from the weekly #edchat on Twitter. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @rickylynne76 @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: Erica Speaks has an MA in Teaching and is National Board Certified. She has been a middle school educator since 2000. She currently teaches language arts at a multi-track year-round public middle school in North Carolina and writes a blog titled Teaching Speaks Volumes. 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.

Highlights from the #edchat discussion on education priorities. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @/ShiftParadigm @cybraryman1 @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. 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.

Highlights from the #edchat discussion on school culture. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Kaitlin Morgan is a World and US History teacher at Woodlake High School in CA. She strives to create a meaningful classroom experience through the integration of technology, CCSS standards, primary resources, and various engagement strategies. 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.

Highlights from a robust #edchat discussion on infrastructure required for innovative teaching and learning. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @dayankee @wmchamberlain @bamradionetwork Don Eckert is a middle school English and social studies teacher in Webster Groves, MO. He has been using technology in class since access to his first set of Apple IIe computers in 1989. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. William Chamberlain is a husband, father, SS Teacher, Adjunct Professor, Blogfather, DEN Star, and EdChat Moderator.

There is some question around whether Common Core Standards conflict with authentic learning. Even our hosts have divided views. Tune is as we try to reconcile the divergent opinions. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @missmorgan810 @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Kaitlin Morgan is a World and US History teacher at Woodlake High School in CA. She strives to create a meaningful classroom experience through the integration of technology, CCSS standards, primary resources, and various engagement strategies. 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.

Poverty's impact on education is undeniable, but what are the specific factors keeping good teachers out of high poverty schools? Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @wmchamberlain @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ > William Chamberlain husband, father, and an educator. I teach in the school he grew up in. 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 we look for ideas on specific initiatives the US Department of Education could launch or support improve education. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @DrMattParker @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Matt Parker worked in education for 18 years as a middle school teacher in Kansas City and principal in central Missouri. Began Tweeting and blogging in February of this year. 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.

Parental engagement varies from school to school. I this segment we explore ways to create stronger collaboration between educators and parents. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @amybrowns @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Amy Brown is an energetic educator who is passionate about improving the education of America's youth. She's currently a literacy specialist at a suburban Chicago high school and loves going on adventures with her husband and two children. 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.

This week we review the highlights on last week's edchat on the pros and cons of how technology is being applied in classrooms. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @joeferro @KristinZiemke @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Kristin Ziemke is a first grade teacher in Chicago and the co-author of Connecting Comprehension and Technology. An Apple Distinguished Educator, National Board Certified Teacher and Chicago's 2013 Tech Innovator of the Year, Kristin seeks opportunities to transform education through technology innovation. Joe Ferro is an eighth grade English and Student Government teacher at Lewis Middle School in San Diego, California. 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.

This week we review the highlights on last week's edchat on professional development and the responsibility of the district. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @turnerhj @wmchamberlain @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/

This week we pull back from the actual topic of the week's edchat and look at how edchat is evolving as a venue for engaging educators. Follow:@tomwhitby @shiftparadigm This week we pull back from the actual topic of the week's edchat and look at how edchat is evolving as venue for engaging educators. Follow:@tomwhitby @shiftparadigm @wmchamberlain @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. William Chamberlain husband, father, and an educator. I teach in the school he grew up in. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators @wmchamberlain @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. William Chamberlain husband, father, and an educator. I teach in the school he grew up in. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

This week we discuss the highlights from the Edchat session on resistance to teaching with technology. What's behind it? Join us as we take a look and a swing at some solutions. Follow:@tomwhitby @shiftparadigm @wmchamberlain @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. William Chamberlain husband, father, and an educator. I teach in the school he grew up in. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

This week we explore how blogging has had an impact on both teaching and learning. Follow:@tomwhitby @Blairteach @CoolChemGal @JayVeanCCSD @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Jay Vean is District Technology and Learning Coach for Cherry Creek Schools just outside Denver, Colorado. Stacey Cool has taught Chemistry and AP Chemistry for the past 11 years in Merced, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Seattle. 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.