I was focused on what I wanted to say and neglected my audience. Lesson learned! Follow: @j1berger @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Dr. Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and bestselling author of Contagious: Why Things Catch On and Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior. He's spent over 15 years studying how social influence works and how it drives products and ideas to catch on. He’s taught Wharton’s top ranked onlin...
Mar 03, 2017•11 min
I kept my burnout from my students and realized years later I made a big mistake. Follow: @raepica1 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Rae Pica is an education consultant, keynote speaker, radio host, and author, specializing in the development and education of the whole child. Her most recent book is What If Everybody Understood Child Development?: Straight Talk About Improving Education and Children’s Lives.
Feb 26, 2017•11 min
This week we check in with a college student who shares what he's learned from his mistakes. Follow: @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Cameron McCoy is a freshman at Morehouse College pursuing a Double Major in Business Administration and Economics with a Minor in Spanish. Works as a essayist, orator, and civil rights activist within the youth community.
Feb 17, 2017•8 min
We were so excited that we jumped the gun and changed our teaching, but we forgot to prepare our students and parents. We learned why setting expectations is critical. Follow: @RossCoops31 @murphysmusings5 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Ross Cooper and Erin Murphy are co-authors of the forthcoming Hacking Project-Based Learning. Ross is the Supervisor of Instructional Practice K-12 in the Salisbury Township School District (1:1 MacBook/iPad) in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Erin serves as the Assist...
Feb 10, 2017•10 min
It took me a while to realize that creating growing relationships is more important than being right. Follow: @kristenswanson @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Kristen Swanson is Edcamp founder, senior educational technology leader at Bright Bytes, and author of Professional Learning in the Digital Age and Teaching the Speaking and Listening Standards .
Feb 03, 2017•11 min
Our guest is famous for his social experiments with students. Most are very enlightening, but today he's talking about one that was an epic fail. Follow: @NicholasFerroni @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Nicholas Ferroni is a revered high school teacher who mentors his diverse students with deep personal commitment and care. Nick was recognized as one of the "Most Influential Educators in America," as well as named "Upstander of the Year" by the HRC.
Jan 27, 2017•11 min
How I learned that sometimes the lesson plans and grades just don't matter. Follow: @rocket_116 @mgcjusa @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Bonnie K. Curran, M.S. is a Library Media Specialist Richboro Middle School, Bucks County, Pennsylvania and is in her 15th year of teaching the middle-level student. Mike Curran is a professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Rider University and served as a classroom teacher and department chair in New Jersey public schools. He has served as a supervi...
Jan 20, 2017•10 min
Why are many of us who work in education so hard on ourselves? Today's episode may provide some clues and solutions. Follow: @teresagross625 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Teresa Gross and is currently a Middle School Literacy Teacher in Rochester, New York. She strives every day to find a healthy balance between fitness, work and my personal life.
Jan 13, 2017•9 min
Some talk about cognitive load, others just say there's too much happening at the same time. The big takeaway is, when presenting, less is more. Follow: @ClaudioZavalaJr @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Claudio Zavala began his 20+ year educational career in California before moving to Texas. He has a passion for integrating technology into classroom and preparing all with 21st century skills.
Jan 06, 2017•7 min
My student dug in her heels. I dug in mine. I learned a powerful lesson. Follow: @jmattmiller @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Matt Miller is a Spanish teacher at Turkey Run High School. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. Matt is a Google Certified Teacher, PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator and Bammy! Awards nominee. He writes at the Ditch That Textbook blog about using technology and creative ideas in teaching. Reach him at matt@Dit...
Dec 23, 2016•12 min
Growth demands honesty with others and ourselves. I learned this the hard way. Follow: @Glennr1809 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Glenn robbins is a Lead Learner/Designer @NCSNJ. Husband&Father. Ed.D Student. Organizer of Edcamps, @njpaecet2 & Ss led EdCamp period. 2015 MS Bammy Edu Voice Award
Dec 15, 2016•8 min
I went from focusing on compliance to letting go and I saw my students' passion and creativity soar. Follow: @mraspinall @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Brian Aspinall is a thought leader with regards to computational thinking, STEM and the integration of coding into classrooms. He has given three TEDx Talks on education reform.
Dec 15, 2016•10 min
I went from focusing on compliance to letting go and I saw my students' passion and creativity soar. Follow: @mraspinall @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Brian Aspinall is a thought leader with regards to computational thinking, STEM and the integration of coding into classrooms. He has given three TEDx Talks on education reform.
Dec 08, 2016•10 min
I'm passionate about preparing my students for the real world, but at times I go too far and will probably continue. Follow: @Frankstep1 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Frank Stepnowski is a 25 year English teacher and three (soon to be four) time published author. He's taught everything from special education to gifted & talented from the 9th to 12th grade levels. His books are Why Are All the Good Teachers Crazy, S.C.R.E.W.E.D. , An Educational Fairytale, Teaching Sucks, But We Love It (a ...
Dec 01, 2016•10 min
I was optimistic, sure, and a bit too confident, but I learned how to fail forward. Follow: @jcorippo @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Jon Corippo is the Director of Academic Innovation for CUE, leading CUE's professional learning throughout California and Nevada. He is the creator of the CUE Rock Star Camp Series.
Nov 25, 2016•11 min
Many of us who aspire to be great educators have role models. I studied my role model intensely and tried to emulate his school leadership. Why did this approach fail? Follow: @PrincipalKafele @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Award-winning educator Baruti Kafele is a leading keynote speaker and best-selling author. His books include Motivating Black Males to Succeed in School and in Life , The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence , and The Teacher 50: Cr...
Nov 18, 2016•8 min
I was a traditional school leader focused on control, compliance, and rules. I was against everything that I now champion. Follow: @E_Sheninger @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Eric Sheninger is an award-winning principal at New Milford High School in Bergen County, NJ, a speaker, and author of Leadership for Principals Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. He blogs at “A Principal's Reflections.”
Nov 10, 2016•10 min
None of us wants to see ourselves as biased, judgmental, so what can we do when we come face to face with our own shortcomings? Follow: @eduflack @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Patrick Riccards is a father and author of Dadprovement. He is the chief communications and strategy officer for the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. He is CEO and blogger for Eduflack, as well as a partner in Collaborative Communications Group.
Nov 03, 2016•10 min
I said "no" to a student and later realized I should have said yes. The experience changed my teaching. Follow: @focus2achieve @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Oskar Cymerman is a Chemistry and Principles of Engineering Teacher at Woodbury High School in the Twin Cities Metro Area, MN. He frequently blogs about brain-based approaches to learning and classroom design, in addition to starting the "Starbucks My Classroom Project" and #StarbucksMyRoom.
Oct 25, 2016•10 min
Fear of being judged prevented me from reaching out and getting help from my peers. Follow: @RusulAlrubail @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Rusul Alrubail is an educator in residence at Design Cofounders. She is a co-creator of The Writing Project, an essay writing app for students currently in Beta. She is also an Edutopia blogger and an editor at Medium's largest publication on Education: The Synapse.
Oct 18, 2016•6 min
The only thing more painful than having a lesson plan crash and burn is crashing and burning twice and not knowing why. Follow: @burgessdave @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Dave Burgess is the New York Times best-selling author of Teach Like a PIRATE and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators. He received national recognition as recipient of the 2014 BAMMY Award for Secondary School Teacher of the Year presented by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences....
Oct 10, 2016•12 min
I was young, bright and committed to being the smartest person in the room. Life had other plans. Follow: @nalang1 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Dr. Nathan Lang is currently a National Consultant at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMHCO) and the founder. Previously, he was the Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. He has been a high school science teacher, elementary assistant principal, high school assistant principal, university adjunct profe...
Oct 06, 2016•12 min
I was passionate committed and driven, but my priorities were mixed up. Then I got the wake-up call. Follow: @Dwight_Carter @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Dwight Carter is the Principal at New Albany High School, OH. He’s been an educator for 20 years and was a 2013 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. He coauthored What’s In Your Space? Five Steps to Better Classroom and School Design, with Mark White and Gary Sebach.
Sep 28, 2016•12 min
I was was sure that as the teacher I was supposed to have all the answers. Eventually, the light came on. Follow: @MathDenisNJ @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Denis Sheeran is a father of 4, district mathematics administrator in NJ, speaker, and author who travels the country helping educators learn how they can relevantly connect their content to their students lives and their own in powerful ways. He is author of Instant Relevance, Using Today's Experiences to Teach Tomorrow's Lessons (Dave Bu...
Sep 23, 2016•11 min
I was zealous about innovation, leading innovation and being innovative that I discounted the great conventional work being done by great teachers. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. He is the author of the newly released, "Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Students."
Sep 13, 2016•11 min
I was very clear about what my student needed and I repeatedly gave her specific instructions on how to remedy her issue. Regretfully, I was wrong. Follow: @mrsbolado @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Maggie Bolado has been a White House Guest, Global Teacher Prize nominee, Verizon Foundation Honoree, Google Play Store App Developer, sixth science teacher, Google Certified Educator, perpetual student and a status quo buster.
Sep 03, 2016•10 min
Trying too hard to prove ourselves can lead to bad decisions. Here's how I learned this valuable lesson one day in my classroom. Follow: @curriculumblog @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Steven Weber is the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (NC). He is a board member of North Carolina ASCD and the Vice President of NCPDK.
Aug 04, 2016•8 min
In this episode, we discuss the power of reflection and what happens when we don't consistently reflect on our practice. Follow: @web20classroom @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Steven W. Anderson is a dad, learning evangelist, speaker, and author who is highly sought after for his skills in helping educators and school leaders better understand technology and social media. He is author of The Tech-Savvy Administrator (ASCD, 2014).
Jul 23, 2016•9 min
Some people like to learn from the mistakes of others. Some prefer trial, error, and reflection. Perhaps how we learn from mistakes is not important, as long as we learn. Follow: @mssackstein @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Starr Sackstein teaches writing and journalism in New York City. She is a National Board-certified teacher and the New York director for the Journalism Education Association. Sackstein is also the author of the book Teaching Mythology.
Jul 02, 2016•10 min
Sometimes our biggest mistakes happened a long time ago but we're still holding on to them. Follow: @PeterMDeWitt @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Peter DeWitt (Ed.D) is a former K-5 teacher (11 years) and principal (8 years). He runs workshops and provides keynotes focusing on collaborative leadership, fostering inclusive school climates, and connected learning. Contact him here for more information. Peter is a Visible Learning Trainer for John Hattie, Instructional Coach for Jim Knight, and Stu...
Jun 20, 2016•10 min
