What's it like to teach science and conservation to both adults and children? This week we chat with Cari Ritzenthaler, co-host of the Bugs & Stuff podcast. She is a scientist, adjunct instructor and works in an elementary school in the United States. Cari also co-hosts the Bugs & Stuff Podcast, a show all about... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 19: International Leadership
What's it like to have a leadership role in a Canadian school versus an international school? What challenges and rewards are there when someone in a leadership role transitions to an international education setting? This week we chat with Ann Marie Luce, Elementary Principal at a large international school in Beijing, China. We learn about... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 18: PubPD and PubPDasia
How often do you attend formal PD sessions? How often do you attend Professional Development sessions that are a little "Outside the Box"? This week we learn about one of those sessions. We chat with Carlos Galvez all about #PubPD and more specifically, #PubPDasia. This fun PD is set in pubs around the world and... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 17: Apple Distinguished Educator
What is an Apple Distinguished Educator? How do you become one? In this episode, we chat with educator, Ryan Krakofsky who was just accepted into the 2019 Apple Distinguished Educator cohort. He talks about his path into education and what he did to be picked for such a coveted position. Listen to the Making Better... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 16: ALT Training and Teaching English
What is an Assistant Language Teacher and what do they do? If you're teaching English abroad, where can you get professional development? This week we chat with David Hayter from ALT Training Online. We learn about the job and free PD opportunities for teachers across Japan and elsewhere. Listen to the Making Better Teachers... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast – Episode 13: The Importance of Learning Additional Languages
Did you learn a second or third language when you were in school? In this week's episode, we chat with Leila Claire Rabord, an international Middle and High School French teacher. We chat about her life as an international educator and the importance of learning additional languages. In 2019, many schools use the term Global... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast 11 – Why Every Teacher Needs a PLN
Every teacher should build and maintain a Professional Learning Network! In this week's episode, Kevin chats with well know education blogger, Adam Hill, about the importance of connecting with teachers around the world! Listen to the Making Better Teachers Podcast: Libsyn Player, Download Episode, iTunes / Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts Follow Adam Hill on Twitter: @AdamHillEDU... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 9 – Teaching Design, Thinking Design
What does Design Class look like in modern middle and high schools? What do students learn and why are they learning those skills? From coding to building, students do a lot! We learn about Design in the modern classroom from Jason Reagin, Design teacher at Chadwick International School. Listen to the Making Better Teachers... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teacher Podcast Episode 7 – Student-Centered Learning
What does student-centered learning look like? Where is it going? In this episode, we speak to Tania Mansfield, PYP Coordinator at International School Ho Chi Minh City about their Studio model of student-centered learning. What is it? How was it developed and where is it going? If you're interested in innovative models of teaching... Continue Reading →
Making Better Teachers Podcast Episode 5: Flipgrid Fever!
What is Flipgrid? How can we use technology in a meaningful and creative way in our classrooms? In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Technology Coach, Sean Forde about the Flipgrid app and how he creatively uses at Chadwick International School. Sean also chats about a wonderful project he has developed called #WorldReadAlouds.... Continue Reading →