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ANDREA FERRERO brings over a decade of experience in teaching and learning, curriculum and program development, and community capacity building together to design award winning educational programs and digital products. She holds a teaching credential in PreK-12th grade multiple subjects and two Master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction with Multicultural Contexts. Leading Pockets Change, Andrea works with schools, organizations, and businesses to make finance f...
Teaching is partly about loving kids enough to empower them. It’s about teaching them how to fish instead of just tossing them more fish. And in the remote learning environment, there’s never been a better time for students to learn how to learn. To use their own brains. Educators are all tech people. We’re all on a journey of learning right now. And now, more than ever, we need to learn how to learn. We need to take ownership of our professional learning journeys. We need to teach ourselves wha...
RABBI MICHAEL COHEN is a designer, educator, creativity instigator, podcaster , YouTuber , speaker, and an Apple Distinguished Educator. He’s also the Director of Innovation at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Boys High School and the author of Educated by Design: Designing the Space to Experiment, Explore, and Extract Your Creative Potential . FOLLOW The Tech Rabbi … On Twitter @TheTechRabbi ( twitter.com/thetechrabbi ) On Instagram @TheTechRabbi ( https://www.instagram.com/TheTechRabbi/ ) On ...
Tim Cavey discusses nine transformative ways the COVID-19 crisis will enhance K-12 education. He covers improvements like better responses to learning inequities, increased focus on social-emotional needs, and refined assessment practices prioritizing feedback over punitive grades. The episode also highlights shifts towards skill-based learning, greater investment in asynchronous teaching, and enhanced horizontal collaboration. Finally, Cavey foresees more flexible high school schedules and strengthened student agency and autonomy as lasting benefits from this challenging period.
DR. ANNMARIE THOMAS is the director of the Playful Learning Lab, creator of Squishy Circuits, author of Making Makers, co-founder of OK Go Sandbox (co-PI), and a professor of Engineering and Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas. Dr. AnnMarie has also given a number of TED Talks and was the 2020 recipient of the international LEGO prize. Follow AnnMarie … On Twitter @amptMN ( https://twitter.com/amptMN ) On Instagram @AnnMarie.P.Thomas ( https://www.instagram.com/annmarie.p.thomas/ ) ...
Featured in this episode: routines that are working, apps that are crushing, and questions I’m left with. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/reflections-from-the-front-lines-of-remote-learning-a27a6ba38929?source=friends_link&sk=501...
ELENA AGUILAR is an accomplished presenter, speaker, and author. She strives to help leaders learn, be their best selves, and serve students well. In 2018, Elena published Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators , and she will soon release Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice . Follow Elena … On Twitter @BrightMorningTM ( https://twitter.com/brightmorningtm ) On Instagram @Bright_Morning_Team ( https://www.instagram.com/bright_morning_team ) On her website at bri...
As educators, we will do what we can during this crisis. We will acknowledge the shape of our sadness. And we will love kids. We will serve parents. We will support each other. Where we find problems, we will form solutions. Where we lack resources, we will improvise. Where we need to change strategies, we will innovate. It won’t look perfect, but it will be our best. And in the struggle that our societies and schools face right now, that’s all we can do. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intende...
EVO HANNAN is an educator, education leader, freelance designer, and speaker. He is passionate about promoting confidence in students through innovation and agency. You’ll find him on Twitter at the hashtags #Agents4Agency and #CrazyPLN. Follow Evo … On Twitter @EvoHannan ( https://twitter.com/EvoHannan ) On Instagram @EvoHannan ( https://www.instagram.com/EvoHannan ) On his blog at https://www.evohannan.com/ Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! C...
We are facing unprecedented challenges, but there is still much to be thankful for and much to look forward to. With remote learning around the corner, listen to the letter I wrote to the parents of my 28 8th graders today. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://mediu...
RILEY DUECK is a sixth grade teacher in Surrey, BC, Canada. He’s a second year educator, speaker, innovator, blogger, and the host of the Not Many of You Should Become Teachers podcast. He’s also a colleague, a friend, and source of personal inspiration. Follow Riley … On Twitter @MrRileyDueck ( https://twitter.com/MrRileyDueck ) On Twitter @NotManyOfYou ( https://twitter.com/notmanyofyou ) On Instagram @RileyGoldenBoy ( https://www.instagram.com/rileygoldenboy/ ) On his blog at http://www.riley...
Love, learn, and laugh: ten days in Hawaii gave me fresh perspective on what really matters in education. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/ohana-a-hawaiian-prescription-for-education-communities-ece3f94c6ae4?source=friends_link&sk...
JESUS HUERTA is an elementary school teacher, instructor for the Krause Center for Innovation, a 3D print enthusiast, a futurist, and a believer that technology is for everyone. Follow Jesus … On Twitter @JesusH1979 ( https://twitter.com/jesush1979 ) On Instagram @MrHuertasClass ( https://www.instagram.com/mrhuertasclass/ ) On his class blog at https://mrhuertasclass.weebly.com/ . On his 3D Printing Resources Page at https://www.easyas123d.org/ . Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the sho...
Have you ever made statements like this? I’m not an artist. I’m just not a tech person. I’m not really a writer. Most of us have. But a closer look at what these statements imply should make us think twice. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on...
KELLIE BAHRI is a 5th grade teacher who is is committed to making a difference. She’s a supporter of the Sustainable Development Goals, a member of Nohea Kindreds, an Agent 4 Agency, and a co-founder of the @CrazyPLN. She’s also the cohost of the EDU Exchange Pod podcast. Follow Kellie … On Twitter @KBahri5 ( https://twitter.com/Kbahri5 ) On Instagram @KBahri6 ( https://www.instagram.com/kbahri6/ ) On her blog at https://writersnotebook.blog/ On her podcast at https://eduexchangepodcast.com/ Vis...
Here’s what happens when we treat grades as wages: 1️⃣ Teachers try to grade EVERYTHING 2️⃣ Teachers feel compelled to give marks for effort 3️⃣ Teachers put zeroes in gradebooks 4️⃣ Quantity > quality 5️⃣ Bonus marks distort the assessment picture Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in t...
WENDY TURNER is a 2nd grade teacher and the 2017 Delaware Teacher of the Year. She is interested in trauma-informed practices, global education, social-emotional learning, and works to spark empathy in education. Follow Wendy … On Twitter @MrsWendyTurner ( @MrsWendyMTurner ) On Facebook @2017DETOY ( https://www.facebook.com/2017DETOY ) On LinkedIn at Wendy Turner ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-turner-1200905/ ) Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this epi...
When parents make the decision to take their children on family vacation during school days, should they ask their children's teachers for homework for the road? In this episode, you'll hear my five reasons why I think vacation homework is a bad idea. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in t...
JULIA FLISS is a 6th grade ELA teacher, activist, world changer, Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador, lifelong learner, creative, and yogi. She’s an encourager, amplifier, networker, lifelong learner, and she’s passionate about leveraging education to make the planet a better place for learners of all ages. Follow Julia … On Twitter @JuliaFliss ( https://twitter.com/JuliaFliss ) On Instagram @JuliaFliss ( https://www.instagram.com/juliafliss/ ). Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the...
Do you ever sit with your students? How does it affect the learning environment? Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/why-we-should-sit-with-our-students-964f5b9966de?source=friends_link&sk=6ccf6e79ff55441d00f02e105eef53f2 . My name i...
ANDREW CANLE is an Assistant Principal at Shaw Avenue School in Valley Stream, New York. He’s a three-time champion coach NBA Math Hoops, a program that engages students in math and social-emotional learning through the game of basketball. And most recently, he’s the creator of the #EDUCanle podcast! Follow Andrew … On Twitter @AJCanle ( https://twitter.com/AJCanle ) On his podcast at https://anchor.fm/EDUCanle . Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episod...
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/assessment-should-be-a-conversation-6de77e710c9d . My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @Te...
CHANEL JOHNSON is a STEMinist, an ASCD Emerging Leader, published author, K-12 Math and Science Program Specialist, instructional tech coach, and keynote presenter based in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow Chanel … On Twitter @DC_STEMtastic ( https://twitter.com/DC_STEMtastic ) On Instagram @DC_STEMtastic ( https://www.instagram.com/dc_stemtastic/ ) Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! Connect with the Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter ...
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/shipped-is-better-than-perfect-5f0e4bd03f0c?source=friends_link&sk=c55d462a5ba96e67133581d77ab85801 . Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/ . Song Track Credits: Sunrise...
MARISA THOMPSON is a mom, wife, HS English teacher, professional development facilitator, instructor at the University of San Diego, traveler, and a liver of life! Marisa has done a lot of work on something called the TQE Method, a process that leads students through the generation of Thoughts, Questions, and Epiphanies gleaned from their reading of texts and is followed by organic engagement and further exploration of those ideas. It’s a marked departure from traditional comprehension exercises...
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/12-google-classroom-hacks-to-start-using-today-d9c067fac4fb . Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/ . Song Track Credits: Anthem by The Grand Affair Species by Diamond Ortiz...
CHRISTINE YOUNGHUSBAND is passionate about teaching and learning and the role of leadership in enhancing the student learning experience in K-12 and in higher education. She earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2017 from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) in the B.Ed. Teacher Education Program and M.Ed. Leadership Program. Christine remains connected to SFU as an Affiliate Scholar at the Centre ...
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/model-that-metacognition-5a527be679dd . Get the Seesaw activity mentioned here at https://bit.ly/30qH0PS . Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/ . Song Track Credits: Sunrise...
KRISTIN MERRILL is a fourth grade teacher in Florida who specializes in language arts and strives to make lessons interactive through engagement and the use of ed tech. She and her husband make a dynamic duo in primary education and recently published a book, The Interactive Class: Using Technology to Make Learning More Relevant and Engaging in the Elementary Classroom ( https://amzn.to/3a1VTN6 ). Follow Kristin on Twitter @FriendsInFourth , on Instagram @FriendsInFourth , and on the blog that s...
Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/my-one-word-for-2020-write-e42db52639a6 . Song Track Credits: Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi Species by Diamond Ortiz Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube...
