Wrapping up our conversation with Elisa Lewis

In this final episode with Elisa Lewis, we discuss both the connections and disconnects that working primarily outside the classroom creates. We discuss the unique opportunities and challenges that the role of academic liaison presents.  Join us as we close out this series and give Elisa the final word.

This podcast is produced by EDU@YourBest and is a collaboration with The Flipped Learning Network is a non-profit community of educators focused on sharing and supporting ideas and good practice in flipped, blended, and flexible learning environments that reflect the four pillars that helpdefine F-L-I-P.  We are also a community built on collaboration and sharing. If you would like to share your thoughts, ideas, blogs, vlogs, tweets, toks, papers, questions, or comments with us we would love to hear from you via the comment discussions in our posts, through our contact page (https://flippedlearning.org/contact), or via Twitter (we are@FlippedLearning) orFacebook.

The broad view of the Academic Liaison

In today’s episode, we continue our short mini-series of interviews with Elisa Lewis. We discuss the broader perspective working in a school but not in a single classroom can provide.  We discuss how many people in different roles can be needed to help students be successful. Join us as we continue our discussion.

This podcast is produced by EDU@YourBest and is a collaboration with The Flipped Learning Network is a non-profit community of educators focused on sharing and supporting ideas and good practice in flipped, blended, and flexible learning environments that reflect the four pillars that helpdefine F-L-I-P.  We are also a community built on collaboration and sharing. If you would like to share your thoughts, ideas, blogs, vlogs, tweets, toks, papers, questions, or comments with us we would love to hear from you via the comment discussions in our posts, through our contact page (https://flippedlearning.org/contact), or via Twitter (we are@FlippedLearning) orFacebook.

The role of the Academic Liaison in planning and development

In today’s episode, we continue our short mini-series of interviews with Elisa Lewis. In this episode we talk about the planning and development role that Elisa plays in the school-wide RtI system.  We talk about how using a 25 minute block of time at the end of the day helps provide for both intervention and enrichment for students. We also discuss training and utilizing student mentors and leaders in various capacities to help underpin the school environment.

This podcast is produced by EDU@YourBest and is a collaboration with The Flipped Learning Network is a non-profit community of educators focused on sharing and supporting ideas and good practice in flipped, blended, and flexible learning environments that reflect the four pillars that helpdefine F-L-I-P.  We are also a community built on collaboration and sharing. If you would like to share your thoughts, ideas, blogs, vlogs, tweets, toks, papers, questions, or comments with us we would love to hear from you via the comment discussions in our posts, through our contact page (https://flippedlearning.org/contact), or via Twitter (we are@FlippedLearning) orFacebook.

Academic Liaisons balance their roles with students needing intervention and classroom teachers working to meet needs.

In today’s episode, we continue our short mini-series of interviews with Elisa Lewis, and Academic Liaison. In this episode we talk about the interplay between the liaison, student, and classroom teacher. We also continue to discuss some of the tightrope that coaches, interventionists, and other para-classroom educators walk when working with other classroom teachers when it comes to meeting student needs across the student’s academic day.  We also discuss how a staff member that works with relatively small numbers of students pays big dividends for the whole school environment.

This podcast is produced by EDU@YourBest and is a collaboration with The Flipped Learning Network is a non-profit community of educators focused on sharing and supporting ideas and good practice in flipped, blended, and flexible learning environments that reflect the four pillars that helpdefine F-L-I-P.  We are also a community built on collaboration and sharing. If you would like to share your thoughts, ideas, blogs, vlogs, tweets, toks, papers, questions, or comments with us we would love to hear from you via the comment discussions in our posts, through our contact page (https://flippedlearning.org/contact), or via Twitter (we are@FlippedLearning) orFacebook.

The intervention role of an Academic Liaison

Welcome to the Teachers Lounge brought to you by EDU@YourBest in collaboration with the Flipped Learning Network.

In today’s episode, we start a short mini-series of interviews with Elisa Lewis, and Academic Liaison. In this inaugural segment we get a little bit of background about Elisa and how her educational support role fits into the education ecosystem. We also spend most of this session talking about the interventionist role she plays with some of her neediest learners. We also discuss some of the tightrope that coaches, interventionists, and other para-classroom educators walk when working with other classroom teachers and administrators.

This podcast is produced by EDU@YourBest and is a collaboration with The Flipped Learning Network is a non-profit community of educators focused on sharing and supporting ideas and good practice in flipped, blended, and flexible learning environments that reflect the four pillars that helpdefine F-L-I-P.  We are also a community built on collaboration and sharing. If you would like to share your thoughts, ideas, blogs, vlogs, tweets, toks, papers, questions, or comments with us we would love to hear from you via the comment discussions in our posts, through our contact page (https://flippedlearning.org/contact), or via Twitter (we are@FlippedLearning) orFacebook.

Welcome to the Teachers Lounge brought to you by EDU@YourBest in collaboration with the Flipped Learning Network.

In today’s episode, an encounter with an old high-school teacher of my own brings up the topic of reflection from the three of us about the changing seasons of our teaching careers. Join us as we talked about being an 11 year teacher, a 17 year teacher, and a 21 year teacher.  How do seasons change in our career, and how do those changing seasons affect our classroom management, planning, presentation, and role that we play in our learning community.

This podcast is produced by EDU@YourBest and is a collaboration with The Flipped Learning Network is a non-profit community of educators focused on sharing and supporting ideas and good practice in flipped, blended, and flexible learning environments that reflect the four pillars that help define F-L-I-P.  We are also a community built on collaboration and sharing. If you would like to share your thoughts, ideas, blogs, vlogs, tweets, toks, papers, questions, or comments with us we would love to hear from you via the comment discussions in our posts, through our contact page (https://flippedlearning.org/contact), or via Twitter (we are @FlippedLearning) or Facebook. 

In this episode Ross, Bryan, and I discuss how technology has found its way into the classroom in ways we didn’t notice until we had an issue in our school that put the tech out of commission for an extended period. We take a few minutes to reflect on the classroom and communication challenges that this brought to light for us. The broader questions is of course how do we “best” integrate tech into the classroom for the benefit of students.

Join us and don’t forget to leave a comment on the content or format of this podcast. We also welcome suggestions for solutions or future topics. Right now all three of us have large personal stashes of education topics we are passionate about, but if you want to hear something particular, let us know.

In this episode of EDU@YourBest’s Teacher’s Lounge, Ross, Bryan, and I discuss our attitudes and approaches to students out of class for school related activities. As this episode is recorded in April students are in the midst of multiple field trips, athletic seasons, and mandated testing. The big question this episode, is what constitutes a “good” reason for students to miss the classroom portion of the class.

Join us and don’t forget to leave a comment on the content or format of this podcast. We also welcome suggestions for solutions or future topics. Right now all three of us have large personal stashes of education topics we are passionate about, but if you want to hear something particular, let us know.

In this episode we talk about one of Ross’ favorite mind myths…multitasking. This conversation came out of an opportunity to talk with the fellas over at Two Pint PLC so if this is interesting check out those guys at https://twopintplc.com/ .

We focus in this episode about the tendency we all have, but specifically that young people have, to believe that we can efficiently multitask. While classrooms need to include variety and choice, the ideas that a single student cam effectively accomplish multiple disparate tasks concurrently is patently false. The problem has always existed in the classroom when we ask students to take notes, listen, and participate in discussion, but with the all of the tech students have within reach during their day the fracturing of attention becomes even worse. We talk about how to juggle multiple tasks and meet individual needs while maintaining a clear focus for students.

Join us and don’t forget to leave a comment on the content or format of this podcast. We also welcome suggestions for solutions or future topics. Right ow all three of us have large personal stashes of education topic we are passionate about, but if you want to hear something particular, let us know.

We tackle one of Ross’ soapboxes, the interplay between behavior and grades. Much like “Let’s eat grandma” or “Let’s eat, grandma”, the comma in “behavior grades” or “behavior, grades” matters a great deal. In a traditional learning environment behavior and grades are intertwined to the point that separating student behavior from student achievement is impossible.

In this episode we discuss some of the many ways behavior and achievement can be combined or separated. Much like our previous discussion of extra credit, this discussion takes us afield into a variety of education areas and grading constructs. We discuss how we address this issue in our own classes, while still working within the procedures and policies of our learning community. We also do a bit of wishful thinking as all concrete change begins with just such an exercise. While policies regarding behavior and achievement marks are mostly above our pay grade we try and bring our combined experiences to bear on the issue.

Join us and don’t forget to leave a comment on the content or format of this podcast. We also welcome suggestions for solutions or future topics. Right ow all three of us have large personal stashes of education topic we are passionate about, but if you want to hear something particular, let us know.