An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry Ferlazzo is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: In this show Larry pursues practical answers To Classroom challenges.
We invited two experienced flipped learning practitioners to share their thoughts on this instructional model.
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Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. With over ten years of experience teaching, she now prepares future teachers for careers in the classroom and co-author of The differentiated flipped classroom: A practical guide to digital learning. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. She currently is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin, teaches graduate courses for the Professional Development Institute, and consults with local school districts.
One-to-one programs where all students have a computer or laptop are increasing. What is required to have a successful 1:1 program in your classroom.
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Heather Staker is the president of Ready to Blend, a training firm for student-centered learning. She is the co-author of the Amazon bestseller Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools. Anne Jenks is the principal of a TK - 5 elementary school in Oxnard, California. She is a Leading Edge Certified teacher and the 2015 CUE Site Leader of the Year.
Join us as experienced teachers offer tips to those considering joining the profession
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Jeri Asaro loves her job as an eighth-grade English teacher. As a former educational writer for www.inspiringteachers.com, she specialized in offering guidelines to novice teachers. Gladis Kersaint, PhD, is the Dean and Professor of Mathematics Education at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. Denisse R. Thompson is Professor Emeritus, Mathematics Education, in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of South Florida and returned in 2016 to serve as Interim Chair of the Department.
Tune in for some great ways to end the school year and practices to avoid.
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Pernille Ripp, helps students discover their superpower as a 7th-grade teacher in Oregon, Wisconsin. She opens up her educational practices and beliefs to the world on her blog www.pernillesripp.com, through her books on student engagement. Al Gonzalez is a 6th grade Science Teacher working at Chimacum Middle School. He is an Early Adolescent Generalist National Board Certified Teacher who has been teaching kids in grades 4 through 8 for the past 25 years.
Giving students a voice and choice are appealing ideas, but what are the practical steps to getting students to take charge of their learning?
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Yvette Jackson and Veronica McDermott are the authors of the ASCD books Aim High, Achieve More: How to Transform Urban Schools Through Fearless Leadership and Unlocking Student Potential: How do I Identify and Activate Strengths? Jackson is the CEO of the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education. McDermott is a retired superintendent, professional developer, and education consultant. Rebecca Mieliwocki is a 21-year veteran middle school English teacher in Burbank, CA, who adores trying new things with her wild, wonderful, and wooly 7th graders. Gallit Zvi is a teacher and vice principal in Surrey, BC, Canada. She is the co-author of The Genius Hour Guidebook.
What is the best piece of teaching advice you've ever received? Join us as we pose this question to our distinguished guests.
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Arpine Ovsepyan, an international award-winning educator, who believes all educators are superheroes since they make a difference in the lives of future generations everyday. Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Fred Ende is the Regional Science Coordinator at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in the suburbs of New York City. He is a manuscript reviewer for the National Science Teachers Association and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. She is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin.
We all know that teaching has its very difficult moments. Our guests share the strategies they use to deal with those tough teaching times. Follow: @larryferlazzo @RoxannaElden @cindirigsbee @RewardingEdu @Bamradionetwork Cindi Rigsbee is an English teacher currently "on loan" to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A National Board Certified Teacher, she was the North Carolina Teacher of the Year. Roxanna Elden is a (NBCT) high school teacher, a speaker, and author of See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers. Robert Ward is currently in his 24th year of teaching English at public middle schools in Los Angeles. In addition to his own blog, he has written for Edutopia, Education Week, and other educational journals, and authored 3 books for teachers and parents.
Technology can be a tremendous asset in the classroom or an immeasurable liability. Join us for tips on using technology effectively. Follow: @larryferlazzo @teachingfactor @JulieDRamsay @Bamradionetwork Michele Haiken, Ed.D. is an ELA teacher at Rye Middle School in Rye, New York and Adjunct Professor at Manhattanville College. She is the editor of Gamify Literacy: Boost Comprehension, Collaboration, and Learning and blogger: teachingfactor. Julie D. Ramsay, an NBCT, is an educator with a passion for student-directed learning of 6th graders at Rock Quarry Middle School in Tuscaloosa, AL and the author of Can We Skip Lunch and Keep Writing?, an ILA columnist, and blogger: eduflections.
We hear much about the challenges of urban schools, but much less about rural schools. Join our discussion about how rural districts help their staff and students succeed.
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Sylvia Ibarra is the Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services at McAllen ISD in McAllen, TX. ASCD Emerging Leader Amanda Koonlaba, M.Ed., NBCT, is a teacher, artist, and writer. As a social studies teacher on a cross-curricular team of teachers and students at the Malone Middle School in Malone, New York, Jennifer Hesseltine is committed to instilling a love of learning in her students.
Common Core standards require students to develop academic and argumentative writing skills. In this segment, we discuss how to teach these skills to English language learners.
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Dr. Vicky Giouroukakis is Professor of Education at Molloy College where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in TESOL, literacy, and English Education and a former NYC high school ENL and English teacher. Dr. Maureen Connolly is a professor in the Secondary Education Program at The College of New Jersey. Before that, she taught English and literacy for 15 years. Tan Huynh is an English language teacher working at Vientiane International School.
