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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

ERT021: Exploriatorium with Farrah Shipley (@farrahshipley): Whole Brain Teaching


On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Farrah Shipley at the Exploratorium in San Francisco to talk about Whole Brain Teaching. The techniques in Whole Brain Teaching are excellent resources for your teaching toolbox. It bring the “funtricity” back in the classroom, and makes our students want to learn! After the interview, you’ll be connected with our Travel Agent and find out “what’s in our suitcase” this week.


Contact Us
Twitter: @EduRoadTrip
Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher
Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino


Main Segment
On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Farrah Shipley at the Exploratorium in San Francisco to talk about Whole Brain Teaching. The techniques in Whole Brain Teaching are excellent resources for your teaching toolbox. It bring the “funtricity” back in the classroom, and makes our students want to learn!
Twitter: @farrahshipley


Travel Agent
Our Travel Agent is Susan Bearden, Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne FL. She is also the creator the the TweachMe App, which helps teachers learn Twitter and build their PLN. She will soon be releasing her new book “Digital Citizenship: A Community Based Approach”
Twitter: @s_bearden


What’s in Our Suitcase?
This week we feature BreakoutEDU in our suitcase. “A platform for immersive learning games” BreakoutEDU is modeled off of the escape room concept, and promotes motivation, critical thinking, and teamwork for students and adults alike.
Website: www.breakoutedu.com
Twitter: @breakoutedu
James Sanders: @jamestsanders
Mark Hammons: @mhammons

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

ERT020: Original Starbucks with Kayla Delzer - Creating a Starbucks for Kids


In this live episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Kayla Delzer at the original Starbucks to talk about creating flexible seating in classrooms. After the amazing interview, you'll be connected with our Travel Agent and find out what's in our suitcase this week.


Contact Us
Twitter: @EduRoadTrip
Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher
Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino


Main Segment
In this live episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Kayla Delzer at the original Starbucks to talk about creating flexible seating in classrooms


Travel Agent
Mark Bartmas is a principal in Indiana who focuses strongly on growth mindset and is an excellent example and role model for his students.
Twitter: @MrBartmas


What’s in Our Suitcase?

Viewmaster by Mattel is newly upgraded for virtual reality. Use it with the Google Cardboard app for added fun.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

ERT018: Walt Disney World with Shauna Pollock (@misspollock) - Creating Class Magic


This episode of the EduRoadTrip connected us with Shauna Pollock at Walt Disney World to discuss class magic and how to engage students in “blue sky” thinking. Shauna is the author of Creating Class Magic. After our interview, you’ll be connected with our Travel Agent and find out “what’s in our suitcase” this week.


Contact Us
Twitter: @EduRoadTrip
Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher
Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino


Main Segment
We interviewed Shauna Pollock at Walt Disney World and found out all about class magic. She shared with us how to create an inviting classroom culture that engages all students. Shauna emphasizes building relationships with each and every student. We also learned many fun facts about Walt Disney’s life!
Connect with Shauna:
Twitter: @misspollock
Website: creatingclassroommagic.com
Blog: teachercostume.blogspot.com
Creating Class Magic on Amazon


Travel Agent
We featured Diane Main, the Director of Learning Innovation and Design at the Harker School in San Jose, CA. She is very involved with CUE and CUE Rockstar, and an all-around amazing person! You can find her on Twitter at @dowbiggin.


What’s in Our Suitcase?

Self-correcting/Impossible to Fail Google Form - Using “Go to Page Based On Response,” you can create a powerful teaching and assessment tool.