Wednesday, January 20, 2016
ERT016: House of Burgesses with Dave (@burgessdave) and Shelley (@burgess_shelley) Burgess - PIRATE Beliefs
On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Dave and Shelley Burgess at the House of Burgesses to talk about teaching like a PIRATE. We explore the concept of what a PIRATE means, and how we can use these ideas to engage students in our classroom. After the interview, we feature our Travel Agent and pull out another tool in What’s In Our Suitcase.
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Mari Venturino: @msventurino
Main Segment
On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Dave and Shelley Burgess to talk about PIRATES in education. During our interview, we explore the concept and wisdom behind “Teach Like a Pirate” and how we can create engaging lessons in our classrooms.
www.daveburgess.com
www.daveburgessconsulting.com
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10 Books in 8 minutes: http://www.daveburgess.com/new/10-books-in-8-minutes/
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Dave: @burgessdave
Shelley: @burgess_shelley
www.shelleyburgess.com
Hashtags: #tlap, #leadlap, #learnlap
Travel Agent
This week we feature Jo-Ann Fox, a San Diego County Teacher of Year, inspiring educator, co-founder of#CAedchat and #EdCampSD, and Google Certified Innovator. She created YourEdustory, weekly blogging prompts collaboratively created by anyone interested. If you are hesitant about blogging, this is a great way to get started.
Twitter: @AppEducationFox
Jo-Ann’s website: www.appeducation.com
YourEdustory: https://sites.google.com/site/shareyouredustory/weekly-topics
What’s in Our Suitcase?
This week, we feature #teach20s, a new slowchat on Twitter started by Justin and Mari. The focus is on the struggles of being a teacher in the twentysomething years, simultaneously learning how to be an adult while learning to be a teacher. Questions are posted on Sunday afternoons and run through the following Saturday.
Find #Teach20s on Twitter: #Teach20s
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
ERT015 - Superflag with Brad Lands (@MrLands) - Finding your FLAG
On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we meet Brad Lands at the Super Flag in Long Beach, CA to discuss “Finding your FLAG.” FLAG (Focus on Learning for the Academically Gifted) is a pull-out program Brad Lands participated in 3rd-8th grade. He tries to replicate this with his students by giving them time for meaningful education opportunities and hands-on experiences.
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Email: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com
Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com
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Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino
Main Segment
On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we meet Brad Lands at the Super Flag in Long Beach, CA to discuss “Finding your FLAG.” FLAG (Focus on Learning for the Academically Gifted) is a pull-out program Brad Lands participated in 3rd-8th grade. He tries to replicate this with his students by giving them time for meaningful education opportunities and hands-on experiences.
Travel Agent
Eric Sheninger is a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education. He is also an award winning principal of the New Milford High School NASSP Digital Principal Winner
Twitter: @e_sheninger
What’s in Our Suitcase?
This episode we are featuring #FlyHighFri, a Twitter hashtag movement for sharing the positives in your classroom and school on Fridays.
FlyHighFri website and on Twitter
Friday, January 1, 2016
RS006: Our Reflections and Resolutions
Happy New Year! On this Rest Stop of the EduRoadTrip we reflect on our past year as teachers/administrator and make resolutions for the year to come. We look forward to more exciting adventures with the EduRoadTrip in 2016. Cheers!
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Twitter: @EduRoadTrip
Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino
Friday, December 25, 2015
RS005 - Christmas with the EduRoadTrip
Merry Christmas! On this festive Rest Stop of the EduRoadTrip we share what brings us joy in our classrooms and schools. Additionally, we each share our favorite Christmas tradition. From the three of us at on the EduRoadTrip, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas!
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Email: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com
Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com
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Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
ERT014 - Wikipedia HQ with Matt Miller (@jmattmiller) - Ditching that Textbook
In this episode of the EduRoadTrip, Matt Miller met us at the Wikipedia Headquarters, and shared with us his philosophy of ditching textbooks. He is the author of “Ditch That Textbook” and actively promotes a mindset of creating new and engaging lessons for all students. He explains how he uses technology to enhance his lessons. After the main content, you’ll hear about our Travel Agent, Karly Moura, and learn about Google Photos from our suitcase.
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Twitter: @EduRoadTrip
Email: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com
Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com
Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com
Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino
Main Segment
In this episode of the EduRoadTrip, Matt Miller met us at the Wikipedia Headquarters, and shared with us his philosophy of ditching textbooks. He is the author of “Ditch That Textbook” and actively promotes a mindset of creating new and engaging lessons for all students. He explains how he uses technology to enhance his lessons.
Matt Miller
Twitter: @jmattmiller
Hashtag: #ditchbook
Email: matt@ditchthattextbook.com
Travel Agent
Our travel agent this week is Karly Moura. She is a teacher on special assignment at Sun Terrace School. She is a moderator at #ditchbook chat. She uses HyperDocs to innovate with the teachers in her district.
Twitter: @karlymoura
What’s in Our Suitcase?
This week we pulled Google Photos out of our suitcase. Google Photos is an easy way to back up your photos to the cloud. It connects with your Google Account, making photo sharing, viewing, and using simple.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
ERT013: Thomas Edison Center with Jena Ball and Marty Kelz - Not Being Perfect
Here at Thomas Edison Center, we met with Jena Ball and Marty Keltz to hear about their work with the Not Perfect Hat Club. This is an incredible book and wonderful message that we can share with our students about not being perfect. We feature Rosy Burke as our travel agent, and feature Draftback in our suitcase.
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Twitter: @EduRoadTrip
Email: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com
Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com
Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com
Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino
Main Segment
We met with Jena Ball and Marty Keltz to chat about the Not Perfect Hat Club, which started to combat the “I can’t do that” in the classroom. We talked about how students pressure themselves to be perfect, and are scared to take risks.
Connect with Jena: @JenaiaMorane
Connect with Marty: @martysnowpaw
Travel Agent
Rosy Burke is a 5th grade teacher in Delaware who is dedicated to her students, both in and out of the classroom. She is constantly planning engaging lessons to hook students in learning, and coaches Girls on the Run after school. She is passionate about her students, which is obvious by her willingness to share and collaborate with teachers all over the world.
Twitter: @rosy_burke
Rosy’s 5th grade class: @daring_dolphins
What’s in Our Suitcase?
This week, we featured Draftback in our suitcase. Draftback is Chrome extension that takes a Google Doc revision history and turns it into a movie. This is helpful for classroom use as it holds students accountable for revisions and productivity.
Find Draftback on the web or on the Chrome store.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
RS004: Thanksgiving with the EduRoadTrip
Happy Thanksgiving! On this Rest Stop of the EduRoadTrip we discuss what we are thankful for in our lives and in our classrooms. We love recording Rest Stops as an opportunity to reflection on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going in our schools. As a bonus, you’ll also hear about our favorite Thanksgiving foods!
Contact Us
Twitter: @EduRoadTrip
Greg Bagby: @gregbagby
Justin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacher
Mari Venturino: @msventurino
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