#EdChat Radio

We're now in the second decade of the 21st century. To what extent are new teachers coming to school well trained in the relevant use of technology, methodology, and pedagogy? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @meagan_e_kelly @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Meagan Kelly and is a Math & AVID teacher, as well as the AVID Coordinator and Team Technology Leader, at Cedar Middle School in Hesperia, California. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Apart from academics, what are the essential, practical skills every high school senior should have before they leave? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @winkelerd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dan Winkeler is in his 6th year teaching, 4th year in the district Seckman Senior High school in the Fox C-6 school district in Arnold, MO). He teaches Personal Finance, Computer Applications I, and AP Economics. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Some great teachers are digitally literate, some great teachers are not. Does it matter? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @sguditus @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Steve Guditus is the Director of Educational Technology for Tri Town School Union of Middleton, Topsfield and Boxford, Massachusetts. His entire career has been working as a public school educator, including teaching middle school social studies, assistant principal, principal, and now Ed Tech Director. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Join us as we talk about how to fill the "soft skills" gap in our instruction. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @colonelb @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Nikki Morrell is an educator, professional development coordinator, EdTech specialist, speaker, and educational cheerleader. She holds a B.A. in English and a Master of Humanities. Over the past sixteen years, she has taught English writing and composition, dance, cheer, humanities, and drama, but has moved into the roles EdTech and PD Coordinator this year. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

if we eliminate standardized test, how could we ensure that all students receive a good education? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @colonelb @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ David Britten has been Superintendent of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools since 2008. A retired U.S. Army Officer, he has been an elementary, middle school and high school principal prior to his current role. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Join us as we recap our #Edchat discussion on the people and experiences that have shaped us as teachers. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @sturgeonteach @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Tony Sturgeon has been teaching 7th grade language arts for 20 years at Hamilton Southeastern Schools in Fishers, Indiana. He is the department chair and has taught some college classes to preservice teachers and current teachers looking to renew their licenses. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Educon is considered to be one of the premier education conferences in the nation. The focus is more on the sharing of ideas versus traditional presentations. In this segment we interview one of the co-founders of Educon about the intent and future of the conference. Follow:@tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Chris Lehmann is the co-founder if Educon. In June 2013, Chris was named Outstanding Leader of the Year by the International Society of Technology in Education. Chris was also named one of Dell’s #Inspire100 – one of the 100 people changing the world using Social Media. In April of 2012, Chris won the Lindback Award for Excellence in Principal Leadership in the School District of Philadelphia. In September of 2011, Chris was honored by the White House as a Champion of Change for his work in education reform.

Are teacher coaches effective at delivering productive professional development? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Education conferences are popular, but to what extent are they worth the investment of time and money? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Sean Thomas is in her 20th year of teaching in the largest county in Georgia. She has taught Kindergarten, Second Grade, Third Grade, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) K-5. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

For some teachers, this back-to-school season will be their first. What ae the essential support systems needed to ensure their success. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @theASIDEblog @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Patricia Russac is co-founder with Mercer Hall of the American Society For Innovation Design in Education and publishers of The ASIDE Blog. She works at an independent K-8 school in Roslyn, New York, as Director of Library Learning Center and history teacher. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Back to school means back to faculty meetings. To kick off the new school year we discuss whether faculty meetings can change school culture. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @wmchamberlain @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ William Chamberlain husband, father, and an educator. He taught in the school he grew up in. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia,and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Talking about race anywhere is challenging. The difficulties can be compounded in the school setting for various reasons. How should we discuss race in the context of education? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @LibraryLadee @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Neena Grosvenor is a National Board Certified Media Specialist. She has been working at a Middle School, however she has been newly appointed to the position of staff developer for her district. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Bloggers have diverse reasons for blogging. Many believe that blogging benefits all school stakeholders. Join us as we discuss how. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @21stprincipal @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ John Robinson taught high school and middle school language arts for 16 years. He's been principal at Discovery High School for the past six years (Discovery High School is a Partnership for 21st Century Learning Exemplar School), served as middle school principal 2 years. Blog "The 21st Century Principal." Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia,and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Planning, managing, leading, learning, observations, and discipline are all part of what school principals have to do. What is the best use of a principal's time? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @DennisDill @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dennis Dill currently teaches 6th grade Social Studies at Jewett School of the Arts, a STEAM school in Winter Haven, Florida. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia,and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Join us as we look at our deeply entrenched attitudes toward the next new big thing in education. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @mritzius @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ After leaving the world of biomedical research, Mike Ritzius began a 14 year career as a science teacher in the Camden County Technical School district. While there, he served in a variety of leadership positions. In 2010, Mike and nine of his colleagues founded Edcamp. 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 former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.