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24 – Go Rogue

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Go Rogue.  This phrase is at the top of my page – there is a reason I put it there.  Why?  I wrote a blog about this – check it out here.  To sum it up – sometimes as educators we get caught up doing what we have always done because …

22 – Today I’m a Dad

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This podcast is related to my blog post from yesterday reposted here in its entirety.  Get the original post here. Enjoy The Drive! Stitcher Soundcloud BAM Radio iTunes I am taking off the educator hat and putting on my Dad hat.  Why?  Because my amazing 3rd grade daughter is currently …

20 – Mentoring

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As a first year teacher, I was assigned a mentor.  Turns out he was not the best one for me.  However…there were other teachers in my building who took that place.  I would not be doing what I am doing today without the mentoring by some key people.  I want …

17 – Student Centered!

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In this episode we explore student centered learning.  Giving students some choices, allowing them to have some agency, ensuring that the student is the center of the education process!  One of my current classes is completely student centered and it has been both challenging and rewarding to experience this.  You …

15 – Challenging Thinking

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This episode was hard to release – you just never know who is going to tune in and offer feedback.  My intention is to provide some very challenging thinking to our current way of legislating education.  Specifically in Oklahoma, but some of these thoughts can be easily transferred to many …

14 – The Challenger and The Dream

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The Challenger and The Dream This episode comes from a blog post I wrote just a couple of days ago.  Find it right here.  It is important as teachers to remember those who gave their life pursuing their dreams.  Doing things that are hard, because they were intentional about what …

13 – Your Story

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Your Story Your story – the one you live everyday – is important.  You do amazing things in your classroom.  You make connections to students of all shapes and sizes.  You work tirelessly to ensure that your students are learning and growing.  You are a super hero!  This podcast is …

12 – Gamification

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Gamification Gamification is when gaming mechanics are used in non-game situations.  Harness the power of games to create a dynamic learning environment and hook your students into the most amazing learning adventures.  I love gamification and have blogged about it several times.  Find some of those blogs right here. Enjoy …

11 – EdTech Thoughts

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EdTech Thoughts! Some thoughts about the power of EdTech and why it is important for teachers to be willing to step into this world and out of the world of chalkboards.  Technology can be great and can be a curse.  Which way to you choose to use it? Enjoy The …

10 – The Flipped Classroom

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Flipped Classroom The flipped classroom model is a great way to reach every student every day.  I love the flipped classroom and have blogged about it before, find some helpful resources here. Enjoy The Drive! Stitcher Soundcloud BAM Radio iTunes

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