The Bedley Bros.

BEDLEY BROS FLASHBACK: Listen to this Classic Bedley Bros episode from January 2015 as Tim and Scott interview Peter Gray, an expert in the field of play. The three educators discuss the benefits of unstructured play and talk about the first annual Global School Play Day, a one day event designed to raise awareness that this generation of children need to play more. Teachers dedicate one day, the first Wednesday in February, each year to help families understand that kids need the time and encouragement to play freely with their peers. Global School Play Day is in its third year and is aiming to impact almost 500,000 students! Learn more about Global School Play Day at the official GSPD website http://www.globalschoolplayday.com

Rachlin Partners is designing educational buildings that are on the cutting edge of what works with kids. Michael Rachlin shares what they're doing to make schools sustainable, transparent, exploratory and malleable. Learn more by visiting their website http://www.rachlinarchitects.com. This episode of The Bedley Bros is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards. Check out song samples and download music at http://www.rockinthestandards.com or on iTunes. The Bedley Bros are grateful for our partners from AppleTree, the parent communication tool that makes home/school messaging quick, effective and simple. Use AppleTree for free by visiting http://www.goappletree.com. Please consider contributing financially to this podcast by visiting http://www.patreon.com/bedleybros.

Catlin Tucker trains teachers all over the world on how to effectively use blended learning. Today we discuss some of the challenges that come with blended learning as well as the how teachers are using this powerful approach to reach students. Visit Catlin's website http://www.catlintucker.com This episode of The Bedley Bros is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards. For only $20 you will have almost 30 songs that will stick in your students' heads for years to come, helping them remember math vocabulary, spelling demons, prefix meanings, and much more. Check out song samples and download music at http://www.rockinthestandards.com or on iTunes. The Bedley Bros are grateful for our partners from AppleTree, the parent communication tool that makes home/school messaging quick, effective and simple. Use AppleTree for free by visiting http://www.goappletree.com and be sure to download the free app. Please consider contributing financially to this podcast by visiting http://www.patreon.com/bedleybros where you can donate a few bucks toward supporting the cause.

Lisa Highfill, Kelly Hilton, and Sarah Landis are known as the Hyperdoc Gals. Listen as they share how you can prepare engaging lessons for your students using what are known as Hyperdocs. Check out the Hyperdoc Gals' new book "The HyperDoc Handbook: Digital Lesson Design Using Google Apps," available wherever quality books are sold. The Bedley Bros is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards. Learn more about the hard-hitting rock songs that teach upper elementary students much needed content by visiting http://www.rockinthestandards.com. The Bedley Bros is also sponsored by AppleTree parent communication tool. Visit http://www.goappletree.com to get started for free!

Vicki Davis is known as the Cool Cat Teacher. She's a blogger, podcaster, and educational leader. Listen as she shares ideas on how to gamify your classroom. Learn more by visiting her incredible website http://www.coolcatteacher.com. This episode of The Bedley Bros is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards. For only $20 you will have almost 30 songs that will stick in your students' heads for years to come, helping them remember math vocabulary, spelling demons, prefix meanings, and much more. Check out song samples and download music at http://www.rockinthestandards.com or on iTunes. The Bedley Bros are grateful for our partners from AppleTree, the parent communication tool that makes home/school messaging quick, effective and simple. Use AppleTree for free by visiting http://www.goappletree.com and be sure to download the free app. The Bedley Bros have run out of bandwidth to continue sharing their shows with teachers all over the globe. Please consider helping out financially by visiting http://www.patreon.com/bedleybros where you can donate a few bucks toward supporting the cause.

Tony Vincent is a one of education's leading voices on fun, creative, powerful edtech ideas. His website is packed with practical and innovative tips for teachers http://wwwlearninginhand.com. This episode of The Bedley Bros is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards. For only $20 you will have almost 30 songs that will stick in your students' heads for years to come, helping them remember math vocabulary, spelling demons, prefix meanings, and much more. Check out song samples and download music at http://www.rockinthestandards.com or on iTunes. The Bedley Bros are grateful for our partners from AppleTree, the parent communication tool that makes home/school messaging quick, effective and simple. Use AppleTree for free by visiting http://www.goappletree.com and be sure to download the free app. The Bedley Bros have run out of bandwidth to continue sharing their shows with teachers all over the globe. Please consider helping out financially by visiting http://www.patreon.com/bedleybros where you can donate a few bucks toward supporting the cause.

Robert Kaplinksy is a leader in math education with a WONDERFUL website that is a favorite of most serious math teachers. He's started a new movement he's calling #ObserveMe where teachers invite others to watch them teach and give specific feedback. Doors have been opening over the past few months as teachers learn to suck it up and take some constructive ideas from their peers and anyone who is willing to watch and share. Visit Robert's website http://www.robertkaplinsky.com. This episode of The Bedley Bros is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards. For only $20 you will have almost 30 songs that will stick in your students' heads for years to come, helping them remember math vocabulary, spelling demons, prefix meanings, and much more. Check out song samples and download music at http://www.rockinthestandards.com or on iTunes. The Bedley Bros are grateful for our partners from AppleTree, the parent communication tool that makes home/school messaging quick, effective and simple. Use AppleTree for free by visiting http://www.goappletree.com and be sure to download the free app. The Bedley Bros have run out of bandwidth to continue sharing their shows with teachers all over the globe. Please consider helping out financially by visiting http://www.patreon.com/bedleybros where you can donate a few bucks toward supporting the cause.

Are the new Common Core assessments like SBAC the answer for showing student growth? Join the Bedley Bros as they discuss one alternative with CUE's CEO, Mike Lawrence. Follow Mike on Twitter @TechMaverick. This episode of The Bedley Bros is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards. For only $20 you will have almost 30 songs that will stick in your students' heads for years to come, helping them remember math vocabulary, spelling demons, prefix meanings, and much more. Check out song samples and download music at http://www.rockinthestandards.com or on iTunes. The Bedley Bros are grateful for our partners from AppleTree, the parent communication tool that makes home/school messaging quick, effective and simple. Use AppleTree for free by visiting http://www.goappletree.com and be sure to download the free app. The Bedley Bros have run out of bandwidth to continue sharing their shows with teachers all over the globe. Please consider helping out financially by visiting http://www.patreon.com/bedleybros where you can donate a few bucks toward supporting the cause.

We hear it all the time: He is above average. This teacher is below average. We've simplified complex human beings into a number. We label kids based on how far from the average they lie. But is this a good way to look at human beings? This episode of The Bedley Bros will captivate you as Todd Rose of Harvard University shares about his book, The End of Average. The Bedley Bros is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards, edutaining, hard-hitting rock songs for students grades 2 through 6. Learn more at http://www.rockinthestandards.com This episode also sponsored by Appletree, the amazing app that gives teachers and parents a simple communication tool for every aspect of education. Check it out at http://www.goappletree.com. Support The Bedley Bros podcast financially at http://www.patreon.com/bedleybros. Sign up for Global School Play Day http://www.globalschoolplayday.com.

Tim and Scott interview Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times best selling author of How to Raise Adults: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success. Julie's book is a great resource for the parents of your students. This episode of The Bedley Bros EdChat is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards, educational hard-hitting rock music for grades 2 through 6. Please rate, subscribe and write a review for the Bedley Bros. Support The Bedley Bros podcast http://www.patreon.com/bedleybros. Sign up for Global School Play Day http://www.globalschoolplayday.com.

BEDLEY BROS FLASHBACK: In this replay of episode from January 2014, Robert Marzano, one of the best known education authors of our time, talks about the pros and cons of the Common Core and how to implement instructional rounds at your site. Be sure to listen to one of the most popular Bedley Bros episodes ever! This Bedley Bros podcast is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards, educational rock music for grades 2-6. Learn more and listen to song samples at http://www.rockinthestandards.com. Support The Bedley Bros podcast financially at http://www.patreon.com/bedleybros. Sign up for Global School Play Day at http://www.globalschoolplayday.com.

BEDLEY BROS FLASHBACK: In this replay of episode from September 2014, Alfie Kohn, NYTimes Best Selling author and education reformer, gives logical and research-based reasons to NOT give homework. This is one of the most popular Bedley Bros episodes ever! This Bedley Bros podcast is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards, educational rock music for grades 2-6. Learn more and listen to song samples at http://www.rockinthestandards.com.

BEDLEY BROS FLASHBACK: In this replay of episode from January 2014, Daniel Pink, NYTimes Best Selling author and innovator, talks about Genius Hour, collaborative learning, and much more. Be sure to listen to one of the most popular Bedley Bros episodes ever! This Bedley Bros podcast is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards, educational rock music for grades 2-6. Learn more and listen to song samples at http://www.rockinthestandards.com.

What is the goal of education? Do traditional schools produce citizens that meet our goals? Scott and Tim discuss what really counts in education with progressive education expert Will Richardson. Learn more about Will's ideas by visiting his website http://www.willrichardson.com This episode of The Bedley Bros is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards, education rock songs for grades 2 through 6. Listen to song samples at http://www.rockinthestandards.com

Dan Meyer is probably the best known math teacher on earth. His keynotes have brought audiences to their feet. Dan is one of the country's most innovative math instructors. If you teach math, this episode is a must-listen! Scott and Tim hit him with some challenging questions! Learn more about Dan's math techniques at his website http://blog.mrmeyer.com/ The Bedley Bros is sponsored by Rockin' the Standards, educational rock sing-alongs for grades 2 through 6. http://www.rockinthestandards.com