Inspiring Educators Everywhere
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
What is the role of a school's Literacy Coach? What's it like to be one? In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Middle School Literacy Coach and Education Consultant, Tonya Gilchrist about her role as a coach at an international school in Tokyo, Japan. We learn about both the challenges and the amazing... Continue Reading →
