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#EdChat Radio

BAM Radio Network -The Twitterati Channel

Once a week Highlights and amplifications from the Twitter discussion of the week on #EdChat. Hosted By Tom Whitby and Nancy Blair and members of the EdChat team of moderators including MaryBeth Hertz, Kyle Pace, Jerry Blumengarten, Jerry Swiatek, Steven Anderson, Shelly Terrell, and Bernadeth Wall in the UK.

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11:10

Navigating the Three Types of Parent-Teacher...

#EdChat Radio ·

2022/08/04

In this episode, we talk about the three types of parent-teacher conferences and strategies to confidently and comfortably communicate with parents that lead to a positive and productive experience. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledare @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of

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12:13

Preparing General Academic Teachers to Be Effective...

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2022/08/01

Assigning general academic teachers to special education inclusion classes is now a well-established practice. Some receive training and certification, some don’t. What are the implications for students and teachers? In practice, what works and what doesn’t? Follow on Twitter: @AveryOwlStars @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Danielle “Dani” Foster lives in St. Louis with her daughter and son. She has been teaching

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11:16

Gifted Students, Average Students, Struggling...

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2022/07/15

In theory, we’re committed to reaching all students and leaving none behind. In practice, structural incentives define our priorities and focus. In this episode, we look at some of the strategies we’re considering and reconsidering. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledare @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dana Cole teaches language arts at a high school in northwest Georgia, just across the state line from Chattanooga,

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11:17

Making the Most of Education Conferences and Bringing...

#EdChat Radio ·

2022/07/08

Many of us look forward to the summer education conferences, learning new strategies, discovering new tools, and meeting with old colleagues. In this episode, we talk about making the most of conferences and bringing those insights back to our schools. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National

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10:14

Is There Any Value in Including Formative Assessments...

#EdChat Radio ·

2022/06/11

It’s grading season and we took a dive into the rationale for including or excluding formative assessments in our students’ grades. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and

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10:20

As Pandemic Teaching and Learning Winds Down, Let’s...

#EdChat Radio ·

2022/05/26

Barring another surprise, it’s beginning to look like pandemic teaching and learning is behind us. As the memory of what we did fades, let’s remember what worked very well for some students. Follow on Twitter: @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @HarveyAlvy1 @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Thomas D. Whitby is co-author of The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning. Tom retired from public education after serving 34 years as a secondary English

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10:13

School Leaders Have Worked Hard to Support Teachers...

#EdChat Radio ·

2022/05/21

School leaders have spent the year working to provide the support teachers need to navigate another demanding school year. In this episode, we explore why many teachers still feel insufficiently supported and what we need in the moment. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @danacoledare @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com Dana Cole teaches language arts at a high school in northwest Georgia, just across the state line from Chattanooga,

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10:30

Teaching in an Era When Truth and Higher Order...

#EdChat Radio ·

2022/05/21

What happens to teachers and students when our commitment to teaching facts and higher-order thinking becomes unpopular and even unnecessary to succeed in our world? Follow on Twitter: @shiftparadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd 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

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10:17

Thousands of Excellent Teachers Are Speaking With...

#EdChat Radio ·

2022/05/21

There is a quiet, narrative out there that it’s the lame, whiny teachers — who should be fired anyway — who are leaving teaching. In fact, some of our most passionate, committed, talented colleagues are hitting the ejector button and bailing out of a field they love. What is the message in the walkout, and are the right people listening? Follow on Twitter: @danacoledare @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dana Cole teaches language

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10:03

Teachable Moments: Should We Talk About Ukraine In...

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2022/03/24

Virtually everyone is talking about Ukraine which makes it a bit curious that we’re even asking whether we should talk about the Russian – Soviet conflict in our classroom. This week we posed the question on #Edchat. Follow on Twitter: @shiftparadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd 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

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10:12

Video Cameras in Every Classroom? Looking for the...

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2022/03/18

As the list of new laws rains down on our classrooms, we pause to look at a campaign to put video cameras in the classroom that’s gaining momentum. Is there any good rationale for this? Are there any benefits to students and teachers? Are these policies about improving education? Follow on Twitter: @shiftparadigm @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system —

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10:10

What Are Your Go-To Teaching Strategies and Are They...

#EdChat Radio ·

2022/03/10

In this episode, we explore our teaching philosophies, our favorite teaching strategies, and how we know when they are effective. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance, and

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10:48

Pulled and Pushed Around: While Some Leave, These...

#EdChat Radio ·

2022/01/19

Relentlessly, committed, collegial, and compliant, many of us are increasingly feeling like pawns caught between the whims of parents, principals, and politicians. Now there are signs that some teachers are ready to speak up and push back, courageously voicing thoughts that were rarely discussed openly. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National

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10:45

Academic Freedom: What Are We Teaching, What Are We...

#EdChat Radio ·

2022/01/07

The boundaries of what we teach and what is important to teach are shifting quickly. In this episode, we explore the reasons why academic freedom is in flux and what teachers will need to consider going forward. Follow on Twitter: @danacoledares @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Dana Cole teaches language arts at a high school in northwest Georgia, just across the state line from Chattanooga, Tennessee. On evenings, weekends, and

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10:28

As Parents Mobilize to Decide What Teachers Can...

#EdChat Radio ·

2021/11/17

Parents have a right to speak up about what we’re teaching their kids. Teachers have an obligation to teach content accurately. These two positions are increasingly irreconcilable. How should educators respond? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to

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11:25

AP Courses: Real College Preparation, Tracking...

#EdChat Radio ·

2021/11/07

In this episode, we take a closer look at the rationale for AP courses and their practical impact on the students who take them. Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @MsWreads90 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Amanda Whigham is a High School Science/ESOL teacher in her ninth year of teaching. She loves teaching high school students and helping them making science come alive and connect to their real lives and treasures the chance to

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10:13

Thinking Creatively About How We Find, Hire, and...

#EdChat Radio ·

2021/10/26

Schools and school districts are scrambling to deal with a shortage of substitute teachers. In this episode, we explore innovative ways schools can approach the role of substitute teachers through a different lens. Follow on Twitter: @danacoledares @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Dana Cole teaches language arts at a high school in northwest Georgia, just across the state line from Chattanooga, Tennessee. On evenings, weekends, and holidays, she divides her time between her

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10:39

We Need More Time for Preparation and Lesson...

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2021/10/21

Lesson planning and preparing for multiple classes take time. How can we get the time we need when pandemic teaching demands have increased, teacher support staff have decreased, and spare time is in even shorter supply? Here are some ideas. Follow on Twitter: @danacoledares @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Dana Cole teaches language arts at a high school in northwest Georgia, just across the state line from Chattanooga, Tennessee. On evenings, weekends, and holidays, she

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10:07

How Can We Achieve a More Genuinely Inclusive View of...

#EdChat Radio ·

2021/10/07

We’ve been pursuing inclusivity in education for decades, yet in 2021 an authentically inclusive view of American history still eludes us. What will it take to reconcile the American history we teach with the history that actually transpired? Follow on Twitter: @Oldbay84 @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Robin Hicks is an English Language Arts /Special Education teacher of students in detained spaces.

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10:15

Rethinking Our Commitment to Teaching Accurate History

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2021/09/29

Four states have passed laws placing limits on how history can be taught in K12 classrooms. Will these laws make teaching history more accurate or more distorted? What is the practical impact on teachers? Follow on Twitter: @HarveyAlvy1 @RitaWirtz @tomwhitby @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Rita Wirtz holds a BA in English and Speech, a master’s degree in reading from Arizona State University (ASU), and an administrative services credential (K–12) through California State

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