#EdChat Radio

The blizzard of hot trends, new buzzwords, rapidly changing technology continues. How do we make sense of it all and determine where to invest our time, energy and resources. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @GarrettMaierEd @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Maier is a first-year English teacher at Estrella Foothills High School in Goodyear, AZ. He currently serves as an English teacher and Tech Trailblazer at his campus. 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. https://twitter.com/GarrettMaierEd

What are the drivers of classroom discipline problems? In this segment, we discuss the things they didn't teach us in education school. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @jenbearden @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Jen Bearden is a 2nd grade teacher in the Kirkwood School District, a suburb of St. Louis. 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.

Ever wonder about the genesis of the relentless stream of education ideas? Join us as we talk about the source of great new ideas in education. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @MsReidReads @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Jessica Reid is responsible for leading Noodle Market's education-focused strategies, providing an educator voice and insight to their products and services. She joins Noodle Markets from LightSail, where she was Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer. 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.

We've been talking a lot about revising grading. Are we making any progress? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @shiftparadigm @bamradionetwork Ed Chat 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. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Increasingly, educators are supporting the notion of student voice. The question today is how much influence should students have? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @shiftparadigm @bamradionetwork Ed Chat 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. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

We're talking about what makes professional development meaningful and useful. What works? What does not work? Why? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @miss_signorello @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Claire Signorello teaches high school mathematics at Lackawanna Trail located in Factoryville, Pennsylvania. She has taught for over 20 years. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She 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 many years, educators ignored the impact of school culture. As our understanding of school culture has evolved, so is our thinking about how we can change it. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @tonysinanis @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dr. Tony Sinanis is currently the Lead Learner of Cantiague Elementary School in Jericho, NY. Cantiague was named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She 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.

What is required to employ a blended learning model in our schools? Are we ready? If not, what does it take to get ready? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @averyteach @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Gerald Aungst has 25 years of experience as a professional educator, specializing in digital technology, mathematics, and gifted education. 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.

What is teacher leadership? How does teacher leadership impact student achievement and school culture? How can we support teacher leadership? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @averyteach @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Janet Avery has been an educator for 23+ years. She is the Jerome School District Curriculum Director, and has been a Middle School Principal, Assistant Principal, and Secondary English Teacher. She's moderator of #IDedchat co-founder of #edcampidaho. 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.

Can portfolios provide a viable measurement of student learning? How can they displace or support traditional grades? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @Learn21Tech @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Leanna Prater, M.A. Ed., is a District Technology Resource teacher for Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, KY. 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.

Some educators love year-round school, others hate it. What is the optimal school schedule? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @Learn21Tech @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Lisa Abel-Palmieri, Ph.D.is the Head of School and Chief Learning Officer at Holy Family Academy, an innovative, college preparatory, and STEAM-focused independent Catholic high school for economically disadvantaged students of all faiths with academic potential. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She 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.

As we hurry to bring educators up to speed on 21st-century teaching and learning, we need to include parents as well. Join us as we discuss the process. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @schug_dennis @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dennis Schug is a proud Middle School Principal, in a building that serves 630 students on the East End of Long Island, NY. He is the co-moderators for #NYEDchat. 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 compare the rigid, aged-based learning model to the latest trends in personalized learning. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @thelearningloop @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Allie Rodman is an Assistant Principal and Director of Professional Development at Mariana Bracetti Academy, a K-12 Title I school in Philadelphia. She is a 2013 ASCD Emerging Leader. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. @thelearningloop

School culture has a profound impact on virtually every element of teaching and learning. In this segment, we look at the hidden drivers of school culture. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @MsSackstein @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Starr Sackstein, MJE is a High school educator, author, reformer, recovering perfectionist, Starr Sackstein leads by example both in the classroom and on the internets. She is an author of several books. 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.

While some educators swear by project-based learning, other say it's too hard to practice and doesn't work. We take a closer look. Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @MsAmberChandler @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Amber Chandler is a NBCT middle school ELA teacher, from Hamburg, NY. She is experienced in teaching students from 6 grade through graduate school students School Building Leader certification. 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.